JAKARTA - Indonesian Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar asked religious leaders to be critical but still keep it from being easily provoked because religious leaders are the key to the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).
"Here, the role of the importance of religious leaders to maintain religious harmony is the main key to the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia," said Nasaruddin in Makassar, quoted by Antara, Saturday, January 11.
At the Gathering of Religious Leaders and ASN Development of the Ministry of Religion of South Sulawesi Province, the Minister of Religion warned of the dangers of provocation that could damage religious harmony.
According to him, there are certain parties who deliberately take advantage of differences to divide the nation.
The only way to destroy Indonesia is to pit religious people against each other. If we are solid, no power will be able to break the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia," said Nasaruddin.
The Minister of Religion also appealed to the public not to be easily influenced by provocations that have the potential to divide unity.
"Be careful, don't let them be used by forces that want to destroy Indonesia. Religious harmony is the main force of this nation," he said.
The Minister of Religion said that Indonesia is the most stable Muslim-majority country in the world. Religious harmony is the main factor that makes Indonesia able to survive various challenges, including the economic crisis and political conflict.
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Other Muslim countries often come to Indonesia to learn how to maintain harmony. This is our greatest asset. As long as people are united, Indonesia will remain strong," he said.
He then invited all religious leaders to continue to care for unity and not easily corner each other.
By maintaining harmony, Indonesia is not only a model of religious harmony in the world, but also maintains the strength and dignity of the Republic of Indonesia.
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