Jakarta Globe, Jan 15, 2015
A Muslim man holds a placard, reading "Not in my name", during a gathering on Jan. 9, 2015 near the mosque of Saint-Etienne, eastern France. (AFP Photo/Jean Philippe Ksiazek) |
Jakarta.
Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin released a
statement on Thursday addressing the Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, saying
“the shooting should be a lesson from every party.”
“Don’t
respond by acting to worsen the situation,” the minister said. “Conducting a
counter attack by creating massive caricatures as a symbol of support can end
in a harsher and undesirable response.”
Indonesia
has been at pains to walk a moderate line in the wake of the attacks. While
some in France and elsewhere may feel a degree of victim-blaming was implied in
Lukman’s response, others will emphasize the ministry’s condemnation of
violence.
“The
prophet himself set an example by praying for those who insulted him rather
than attacking or killing them,” he said. “All disputes should be conducted
through court trials. That’s the civilized way, not by taking actions into
one’s own hands and spilling blood.
“Indonesian
Muslims should not be provoked by thoughtless acts. We should know that the
true essence of Islamic teachings is to treat humans humanely, not to degrade
humanity.”
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