Religious conflicts worry ulemas

Religious conflicts worry ulemas

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A prominent Moslem ulema is
concerned that certain conflicts may threaten religious harmony
in the province.

Syariffuddin R. Gomang, local chapter chief of the Indonesian
Ulemas Council, called on members of different faiths to respect
each other.

He deplored recent desecrations of the host during several
holy communion services in local Catholic churches and the
circulation of anonymous leaflets discrediting prominent Moslem
figures.

"The Ulemas Council and all Moslems in East Nusa Tenggara are
deeply concerned about all these incidents," he was quoted by
Antara as saying.

He also called on people of all religions in the predominantly
Christian territory to refrain from resorting to violence in
times of conflict. (16)