REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Inter-Religious Harmony Forum (FKUB) Jayapura has formed a working team to solve the problem betweens Confederation of Churches in Jayapura District (PGGJ) and the committee of Al Aqsha Sentani mosque construction. The decision came from a stakeholders meeting at Jayapura Regent's office on Monday (March 19).
FKUB called on the people to accept the working team. They also asked the people to restrain themselves because the problem can be solved by joint deliberation.
"I called on all citizens, the Muslims, Christians, Catholic, to restrain themselves from provocation related to SARA (ethnicity, religion, and race) issues," reverend Hosea Taudufu said to Republika.co.id, Monday (March 19).
The working team will have a further discussion on Wednesday. Hosea hoped the Muslims and Christians would accept the consensus.
"The Muslims should obey the upcoming decision and the Christians should listen to Muslim brothers' input," he said.
On Saturday, PGGJ chairman reverend Robbi Depondoye said he has observed that during the last four decade there has been a feeling of discomfort in the society. He assessed tolerance in Kenambai Umbai as the land of Christ's gospel civilization has been responded wrongfully by other religious believers.
Therefore, PGGJ urged the construction of mosque tower to be stopped and demolished. The height of mosque also must be lowered, not higher than the churches building in the surrounding area.
PGGJ has also reported the case to local government to solve the problem in accordance to the rule and perssuasive manner.
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