We need to repent

We need to repent

I am concerned with your article Govt snubs call for national
repentance (Oct. 13). To me, it is very sad to know that our own
government does not realize the problems in our country. I
certainly believe that many Indonesians are religious, but we can
witness for ourselves how many teenagers are getting out of hand
with their so-called "boyfriend-girlfriend" relationships.
We have observed that ecstasy is still making headlines and how
negative Western values have crept into our lives.

I do not believe that all this is "dramatized".

The Indonesian people must remember that Allah has said: "And
whatever misfortunes befall you, it is because of what your hands
have earned. And He pardons much" (Koran 42.30).

We must repent and learn from our mistakes. We must also make
changes in our lives to make sure that we do not repeat the same
mistakes.

ISACH WAHYU ZULFIKAR KARMIADJI

Tangerang, West Java

Pucung, West Jav