WCRP Conference (1)

WCRP Conference (1)

From Media Indonesia

As an Indonesian citizen I am proud of learning that Abdurrahman Wahid has been installed as chairman of the World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP) at its recent congress in Riva del Garda, northern Italy.

I agree with legislator Sukowaluyo who said that the appointment has enhanced the image of Indonesia in the world community.

It is my hope that Abdurrahman Wahid will help solve the problems of disputing nations in the world and hence contribute to the realization of global peace.

In his speech at the Dian Interfide Institute in Yogyakarta on Aug. 8 Abdurrahman Wahid said: "The deepest impulse of man which unites all human beings is still buried under a thick layer of prejudice, anxiety and indifference to other religious believers. Hence, the solution to mankind's problems through a religious approach will not be successful."

He also said that a common stance is yet to emerge in addressing mankind's fundamental issues globally, a problem which should have been faced by all believers: harassment on mankind's dignity, injustice, stifling of creativity, the disappearance of the freedom of expression and the lack of access the common people have in taking part in determining the future of the country.

I pray that God will bless him in his work in the organization.

TJANDRA R. MULJADI

Jakarta