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        "msgid": "respecting-differences-1447893297",
        "date": "1994-08-23 00:00:00",
        "title": "Respecting differences",
        "author": null,
        "source": "PELITA",
        "tags": null,
        "topic": null,
        "summary": "Respecting differences President Soeharto reemphasized the importance of maintaining harmony within the society. In his speech on the occasion of the observance of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, the president called on the nation's leaders, especially the religious leaders, to preserve harmony. It has been ordained that the Indonesian nation came into being in its plurality. Differences of religions, ethnics and languages are a social reality in which the Indonesian state exists.",
        "content": "<p>Respecting differences<\/p>\n<p>President Soeharto reemphasized the importance of maintaining<br>\nharmony within the society. In his speech on the occasion of the<br>\nobservance of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, the president<br>\ncalled on the nation's leaders, especially the religious leaders,<br>\nto preserve harmony.<\/p>\n<p>It has been ordained that the Indonesian nation came into<br>\nbeing in its plurality. Differences of religions, ethnics and<br>\nlanguages are a social reality in which the Indonesian state<br>\nexists. Our approach to the differences should be positive so as<br>\nto provide a favorable climate for the nation's development.<\/p>\n<p>In the history of religions, the perception and understanding<br>\nof a religion among the followers must develop. Absolute truth is<br>\ninherent only in God. Man's interpretation of religion, however,<br>\nis partial and relative in nature because of his limitations and<br>\nlinks to age and certain cultures. God alone knows the exact<br>\nmeaning of His Commands.<\/p>\n<p>Based on this perception man will act wisely, modestly and<br>\nshow great tolerance towards each other.<\/p>\n<p>-- Pelita, Jakarta<\/p>",
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