0 Fellowship Church Indonesia (PGI) criticized the picture of the prophet Muhammad contest

An organization American Freedom Defense Initiative held a contest to draw cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. In the race, the best picture prize of $ 10 thousand.

Contest caricatures of Prophet Muhammad SAW is condemnation in the country. Not only for Muslims, but also people who uphold peace among religions.

Fellowship Church Anniversary Committee Chairman Indonesia (PGI) 65th, Michael Wattimena one denouncing Muhammad's picture contest. According to him, the activity should not be implemented due to extremely disturbing relationship among religious groups.

"We saw very hurt Muslims in the world, because the figure of the Prophet Muhammad should not be depicted in a way and in any form," said Michael in the event of PGI 65th anniversary in cross Monas, Jakarta, Saturday (16/5).

Democratic Party politician stated, organizers competitions picture of the prophet Muhammad has done to provoke the religious community. This is clearly contrary to the mandate of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.

"And the organizers have done to provoke and holistic understanding that religious values ​​that dianuti must be respected in accordance with the mandate of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution," denounces Michael.

PGI anniversary event was attended by thousands of people from various interfaith. Activity leisurely stroll as the interfaith community gathering place in Indonesia to memperat fraternity as human beings.

The event was also attended by Minister of Religion Lukman Hakim Saifuddin. He hoped, PGI can maintain inter-religious harmony.

"We expect a leisurely stroll initiate interfaith unity among religions. So the future to create harmony among the people," said Lukman.


source: merdeka