Opening The LDII National Conference, President Jokowi Gets A Message: Upholding Pancasila And The 1945 Constitution

President Joko Widodo (Photo: DOK Setkab)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asked religious organizations in Indonesia to have a strong national commitment, upholding the Pancasila ideology and the 1945 Constitution.

This was conveyed by Jokowi during the inauguration of the opening of the National Conference (Munas) IX of the Indonesian Islamic Da'wah Institute (LDII) in 2021 from the State Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday, April 7.

"First, religious organizations must have a strong national commitment, prioritizing acceptance of the principles of the nation as stated in the constitution. Upholding the ideology of Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, as well as the system of national and state life, "said President Jokowi as quoted by Antara.

In addition to commitment, President Jokowi also emphasized religious tolerance towards others. All religious organizations must respect differences and provide space for other people to have beliefs and express beliefs to express opinions.

They are also expected to respect equality and difference and be willing to work together, said Jokowi again.

“Religious organizations must have principles. This is important, the principle of non-violence, rejecting actions that use violent means, both physical and verbal violence, "said Jokowi as well.

Finally, said Jokowi, religious organizations are asked to respect the local traditions and culture of the Indonesian people who are very diverse, friendly, and open to the diversity of traditions that are inherited from their ancestors.

"Friendly and open to the arts and culture of local communities within the framework of diversity if we are Indonesians," said President Jokowi again.

New Paradigm

The Indonesian Islamic Da'wah Institute (LDII) was asked to adopt a new paradigm that is open and tolerant of diversity.

"We must be guided by religious teachings that are cool, friendly. Stay away from closed, exclusive attitudes and the government will not allow intolerance and closeness, ”said President Jokowi.

The government will take a firm stance against all forms of intolerance that can damage the foundation of nationality. Therefore, religious organizations are asked to increase religious moderation which supports the unity of Indonesia.

"Attitudes that are intolerant, especially accompanied by physical and verbal violence, must disappear from the earth. "Hard attitude in religion that causes division in society should not exist in the country we love," said the President again.