Recognition for Confucianism

Recognition for Confucianism

From Media Indonesia

Amien Rais' statement that he fully agrees with making Confucianism a state-recognized religion if it has real followers is heartening (Kompas, Jan. 25). Confucianists only want to see that their rights will find expression in this reform era.

There have been followers of Confucius here since Chinese immigrants came to this country. Their place of worship, named Boen Bio, was established in Surabaya, East Java, in 1883. And a religious institution was set up early in the 20th century and in 1955 was called the High Council of Confucianism (Matakin).

TJANDRA MULJADI

Jakarta