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NU takes part in Indonesia & Lebanon-sponsored interfaith dialogue
Sabtu, 1 November 2008 | 03:00 WIB
Jakarta, NU Online
The Indonesia's biggest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama would reportedly take part in an interfaith dialogue initiated by the government of Indonesia and Lebanon in Beirut this weekend.
The Indonesia's Department of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday the bilateral interfaith dialogue was under the patronage of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, considering the the importance of dialogue as a process toward openess and sharing ideas in promoting inter-religious harmony.<>
The Indonesian delegation led by Director General of Information and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foregn Affairs, Andri Hadi consisted of Masykuri Abdillah (chairman of the Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama), Philip K. Widjaja (Secretary General of the Indonesian Buddhist Council), Richard Daulay (Secretary General of the Indonesian Communion of Churches), Romo Benny Susetyo (Secretary General of the Bishops' Conference of Indonesia), Abdul Fatah Muchit (Indonesia's Department of Religious Affairs) and Raja Juli Antoni (Executive Director of Maarif Institute).
While the Lebanon delegation led by Mohammad Sammak (Sunni) consisted of Khalil Karam, Fadi Fadel (Catholic Maronit), Mohammad Nokkari (Sunni), Syekh Hani Fahs (Shi'ite), Saoud Al Mawla (Shi'ite), Syekh Sami Abou Al-Mouna (Druze), dan Habib Badr (Christian).
The dialogue is to be held on October 13 at Dar al-Fatwa with the participation of a group of intellectuals, religious figures and political leaders with two topics on its agenda: the dynamics of interfaith relation in the plural society and the role of religious figures in promoting dialogue of peace and tolerance.
The dialogue is expected to help religious figures share ideas and experiences in order to address common issues and challenges.
While Indonesian Ambassador Bagas Hapsoro told reporters Wednesday that his country and Lebanon face similar challenges of religious conflict and extremism.
The ambassador also stressed that democratic countries respect values of freedom, tolerance, equality and justice and aim to support a culture of peace. (dst/dar)
The Indonesia's biggest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama would reportedly take part in an interfaith dialogue initiated by the government of Indonesia and Lebanon in Beirut this weekend.
The Indonesia's Department of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday the bilateral interfaith dialogue was under the patronage of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, considering the the importance of dialogue as a process toward openess and sharing ideas in promoting inter-religious harmony.<>
The Indonesian delegation led by Director General of Information and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foregn Affairs, Andri Hadi consisted of Masykuri Abdillah (chairman of the Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama), Philip K. Widjaja (Secretary General of the Indonesian Buddhist Council), Richard Daulay (Secretary General of the Indonesian Communion of Churches), Romo Benny Susetyo (Secretary General of the Bishops' Conference of Indonesia), Abdul Fatah Muchit (Indonesia's Department of Religious Affairs) and Raja Juli Antoni (Executive Director of Maarif Institute).
While the Lebanon delegation led by Mohammad Sammak (Sunni) consisted of Khalil Karam, Fadi Fadel (Catholic Maronit), Mohammad Nokkari (Sunni), Syekh Hani Fahs (Shi'ite), Saoud Al Mawla (Shi'ite), Syekh Sami Abou Al-Mouna (Druze), dan Habib Badr (Christian).
The dialogue is to be held on October 13 at Dar al-Fatwa with the participation of a group of intellectuals, religious figures and political leaders with two topics on its agenda: the dynamics of interfaith relation in the plural society and the role of religious figures in promoting dialogue of peace and tolerance.
The dialogue is expected to help religious figures share ideas and experiences in order to address common issues and challenges.
While Indonesian Ambassador Bagas Hapsoro told reporters Wednesday that his country and Lebanon face similar challenges of religious conflict and extremism.
The ambassador also stressed that democratic countries respect values of freedom, tolerance, equality and justice and aim to support a culture of peace. (dst/dar)
