JAKARTA, SATUHARAPAN.COM?? Fariz N. Mehdawi, Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia talk about Palestine antarpenduduk relationship. Palestinians actually diverse, ethnicity, religion, and custom. Thus, according to him, the struggle for independence is a struggle of oppressed nations, not a particular group struggle. Satuharapan interviewed some time ago. Satuharapan: Over in Indonesia, we got the impression the Palestinian struggle is the struggle of faith-based. What do you think? Fariz N. Mehdawi: Palestinians come from various backgrounds. Not only Arabs, but also Jews, Caucasians, and so on. Palestinians are also not only embraced Islam. Christians too much. In Palestine, people can not guess from the name of ones religion. Abdullah is not necessarily Muslim. Jesus and Mary is not necessarily a Christian, because the Prophet Jesus and his mother, Mary, is a highly respected prophet in the Islamic world. Palestinians also indistinguishable religious clothing worn by the model. Maybe here it felt to be that way because the Palestinian cause is an interesting use for the benefit of specific groups imaging. Satuharapan: However, the impression was so strong. Fariz: Yes, I admit that Indonesian Muslim brothers more expressive and passionate in defense of the Palestinian cause. But in fact, nationwide, Indonesia has been supporting the Palestinian cause since the time of President Sukarno. This is not about religious struggle, the struggle of the oppressed peoples of other nations. Satuharapan: Are Christians hesitate supporting the Palestinian struggle for religious reasons as well? Mentioned in the Bible, Israel is Gods chosen nation. Fariz: According to me, if Jesus is present at this time, he will defend Palestine. He is mentioned in the Bible not always side with the victim, not the authorities? And, true Christians should also favor the victims of abuse. I must emphasize again that the Palestinian struggle is not a struggle of faith-based. Such as Indonesia whose constitution is not drafted by a particular religion, Palestine, also took a secular state that respects basic humanity. If, religious factors pervasive in our struggle, it causes misunderstandings. Of course, not all Palestinians will be represented in the life of the state. Now, we have two Christian mayor, Vera Baboun in Bethlehem and Ramallah Janet Mikhail. This shows that our struggle is not a religious struggle, but the struggle against colonialism. Satuharapan: What about the relationship antarpenduduk Palestine? Fariz: In Palestine, at Christmas, people who come there would think the majority Christian population, because all celebrated with great fanfare. When Eid, people will think all Muslim Palestinians. Interestingly, in Palestine, Christianity is not a religion imported. Other religions came from outside Palestine. However, Christianity was born in Palestine. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Palestine. Many of the events recorded in the Gospels, set in Palestine. In fact, the early Christian adherents are the Palestinians. Palestinian Christians have ancestors who may be the ones who never come face to face with Jesus. So, Christianity is the indigenous religion in Palestine. However, more than that, our struggle is the struggle of a nation that colonized other countries. Later, when a decision must be independent of all the entire agreement of the Palestinian people, without distinction of background. We learn from Indonesia.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:36:59 +0000
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