Easter 2018 in a Year of Politics

KOMPAS/P RADITYA MAHENDRA YASA

The drama of the story of Jesus\' crucifixion is visualized again in the celebration of Good Friday for Catholics in the Kerep Cave of Ambarawa, Semarang regency, Central Java, on Friday (30/3). The story of this crucifixion was a part of a series activities for the Easter celebration.

The atmosphere of political contestation ahead of the simultaneous regional elections in 2018 and the 2019 general elections serves as the backdrop of Easter in 2018. Hoaxes and slander reign.

There is a palpable sense of uncertainty in this year of politics. The Reform we achieved 20 years ago has given birth to freedom. Anyone can say anything they want through their social media platforms. Hatemongering, slandering others, glorifying certain figures and delegitimizing others or vain self-promotion are the reality of social media.