Finding the Meaning of Pancasila Sanctity Day

KOMPAS/RONY ARIYANTO NUGROHO

Interfaith people chat in front of the Garuda Pancasila statue at the Cathedral Church, Jakarta, when they gather before breaking the fast together with the themes of Strengthening Tolerance, Brotherhood and Solidarity of Humanity, on Friday (1/6/2018)

During each commemoration of Pancasila Sanctity Day, our national consciousness seems to be taken back by traumatic memories of being trapped in the shadow of hostility. In fact, however difficult it is to forget painful experiences, the dream of having sacred Pancasila is difficult to realize if we cannot break the chain of revenge. As long as we cannot start building a willingness to coexist , national energy cannot be devoted to win the future.

Let’s listen to Nelson Mandela\'s voice of wisdom. "We may find it difficult to forget, but we must be able to forgive!" With strong self-control over the pain of his past, Mandela advised, “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.”