We need to establish religiosity in many spaces and on many occasions, including in the momentum ahead of the political year. We still have time to fight as children of a nation (citizens).

There is a simple question, but it is not easy to answer: how to explain the correlation between the strong role of religion on the one hand and the low quality of public life on the other hand?

Religion and beliefs are used as packaging of commercial commodities to reap the benefits of the tourist market. Religious tour packages to holy sites follow market law by exploiting an increase in faith for profit.

Through his circular, Pope Benedict XVI had wanted to give a warning about the phenomenon of a world where religion was often misinterpreted and misused. Even God's name was sometimes used as justification for revenge.

In such a condition, the state only regulates religious life on the basis of adherence to the majority denomination. Religion is regulated in such a way based on the principle of democratic majoritarianism.

The Covid-19 pandemic has made us all aware that whoever we are, regardless of faith, we can all catch the virus and even die. Now is the time for humankind to respect and help each other.

The public hopes that the political elite will hone their common sense so that rational thinking can develop sensitivity toward the fate of the people.

The guideline is expected to support better enforcement of the ITE Law, in particular by prioritizing the approach of restorative justice.