OIC conference<\/p>\n
As a peace-loving Moslem I believe that the ongoing OIC
\nministerial discussion in Jakarta about Islam and terrorism
\nwithin the context of erroneous perceptions of Islam is part of
\nIndonesia's contribution to world peace.<\/p>\n
It's not untrue that the West has very little information
\nabout Islam, and so can be forgiven for its misperceptions. Islam
\nis often considered synonymous with radicalism, extremism,
\nfundamentalism and all other \"isms.\" However, I've a completely
\ndifferent intellectual feeling, looking at both the unreliable
\nmedia information as well as the poor efforts of Moslem doctors
\nof religion to inform people, especially in the West, of what
\nIslam is all about.<\/p>\n
In the context of international peace and security for
\nmankind, what can be done to properly address the situation?
\nContinuing dialogs can help enormously. Since the OIC ministerial
\nconference in Jakarta is for this purpose, it would have been
\nsensible if it had invited observers from different faiths for
\nthe sake of mutual respect and understanding. Let other faiths do
\nthe same while conducting conferences.<\/p>\n
BUHARI ABDU<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/oic-conference-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }