The State and Orthodoxic Politics

It is time for state officials to only obey the constitutional mandate. The philosophy of diversity, the value of Pancasila and the constitutional mandate must be the first and foremost guide in the administration.

SALOMO TOBING

Sukidi

A city without a place of worship for certain religions has come far at the crossroads of the modern state of Indonesia. During this time the officials in the city have organized state duties without guidelines for the philosophy of diversity, the value of Pancasila and the constitutional mandate.

Despite the philosophy of the nation, which is to live in harmony with fellow citizens, whatever their religion and beliefs, diversity is not even presented in the administration of the state. It is evident that the diversity of religious communities is not accompanied by a fair and equal local political policy to fulfill the aspirations and rights of citizens to be able to worship and establish houses of worship.