Controversy Over Jusuf Kalla's Statement on Poso-Ambon Conflict in UGM Lecture
Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla's lecture at the UGM Mosque, which discussed Indonesia's diplomatic strategies, drew attention after a clip from the video went viral on social media. His statements regarding the Poso and Ambon conflicts, including the use of the term "mati syahid" (martyrdom), sparked controversy with accusations of defaming Christian teachings.
In the lecture titled "Indonesia's Diplomatic Strategy in Mitigating Potential Escalation of Multipolar Regional War," JK emphasized the high value of peace by quoting a hadith from the Prophet Muhammad. He stated that efforts to reconcile conflicting parties hold immense merit. JK also explained that most conflicts in Indonesia, including Poso and Ambon, stem from injustices that later evolved into religious conflicts.
JK criticized the use of religious narratives to justify violence in conflicts, saying it complicates resolution. He added that peace requires first understanding the root causes of conflict, while highlighting ongoing conflicts in various majority-Muslim countries and global tensions.
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