Keep calm and maintain unity

Keep calm and maintain unity

From Rakyat Merdeka

With regard to the bombing of the Catholic church in Duren Sawit and the Batak Protestant church in Jatiwaringin on July 22, 2001 perpetrated by irresponsible persons, we, the executive board of the Community of Indonesian Christians are deeply concerned and saddened by the fact that the two bomb blasts have claimed a number of innocent victims.

In this context, we would like to condemn all forms of violence and anarchy which harm the unity and integrity of the nation. Furthermore, we call on the government and security forces to take firm measures against the culprits and make every effort to prevent recurrence of such cases.

We also would like to call on all members of the Community of Indonesian Christians to remain calm, avoid being provoked and to intensify their vigilance and unity. More importantly Christians should maintain friendly cooperation, communication and relationship with people of other religions in their respective neighborhoods.

DR. WILLIAM SUHANDA

General Chairman of the Executive Board

The Community of Indonesian Christians