Calls For Peaceful Elections, PDIP: Conflicts Occur Not Because Of Religious Teachings But Political Ambition In The Name Of Religion

Chairman of the PDI-P (PDIP) DPP for Religious Affairs and Trust in God Almighty Haq (Photo: DOK PDIP/VOI)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the PDI-P (PDIP) DPP for Religious Affairs and Trust in God, YME Hamka Haq, highlighted the issue of conflict on behalf of religion that occurs in the community. Where, said Hamka, the conflict actually created divisions between the nation's children. Moreover, ahead of the election, conflicts are often created in the name of religion. In fact, Hamka believes that the conflict that occurs is not that, but because of the political ambitions of certain groups. This was conveyed by Hamka in his remarks at the National Symposium entitled ‘ National Peace Towards the 2024 General Election Without Politization of Religion ’ at the DPIP Party School, Lenteng Agung, Jakarta, Tuesday, March 21. General Chairperson of the PDIP DPP Megawati Soekarnoputri was also present virtually at the event. “ Conflict between us usually occurs not because of religious teachings but on behalf of religion. Political ambitions that want to dominate other groups, who want to live alone in this country and ignore the interests of other groups, ” Hamka said in an electronic message received in Jakarta. " “ Political ambition is what destroys the relationship," he continued. Hamka also invited Muslims, who are the majority of this nation, to become pioneers of peace and pioneers of brotherhood. “Don't be a pioneer of division. Don't be a source of noise in the peaceful Indonesian people, ” said Hamka. The General Chairperson of PP Baitul Muslimin Indonesia added that Islam is a peaceful religion. This can be proven from various hadithes, as well as in the history of the practice of the Prophet and his friends. “ They live in peace in Medina, guarding the constitution. In Medina's constitution all religions in Medina, especially Christians and Jews, are recognized for their existence, ” he explained. So, he said that when in Indonesia all religious people and the flow of trust are obedient and loyal to Pancasila which is a joint constitution. “ Let us be religious people and any flow of trust to jointly preserve enjoyment, continue this tradition of national brotherhood by fulfilling and practicing our respective religions correctly. Because I believe all religions teach peace. There is no religion that teaches conflict, ” he said. The event, which was chaired by PDIP politician Irvansyah, was also attended by representatives of religious leaders. Among others, the General Chairperson of PBNU KH. Yahya Cholil Staquf, General Chairperson of PP Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. KH. Haedar Nashir, Chairman of the Presidium of the Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) Mgr. Antonius Subianto Bunjamin, OSC and General Chairperson of the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) Rev. Gomar Gultom. Then, the General Chairperson of the Indonesian Buddhist Representative (WALUBI) Dra. Siti Hartati Murdaya, General Chairperson of Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI) Major General TNI (Ret.) Wisnu Bawa Tenaya and Chairman of the Indonesian Confucian Religious High Council (MATAKIN) WS Budi Santoso Tanuwibowo. Then, Interfaith Leader Prof. Dr. H. Alwi Abdurrahman Shihab and Academics Prof. Dr. Hj. Amany Burhanuddin Umar Lubis. Later, the event will continue with ‘The Joint Declaration for Peace, the 2024 &rsquo Quality Election read out by these religious figures. The closing of this National Symposium will be led by the Secretary General of the PDI-P DPP Hasto Kristiyanto, in the afternoon.