Ivanium Basmai
01 Oct 2024 at 10:10Peace
is based on respect, and I believe that people want to live a proper life and
be respected. It is really the backbone that needs to be developed into
becoming a world citizen. Although respect and appreciation of people are
universal values, not everyone can live up to this standard. The very notion of
respect is derived from self-respect, and self-respect needs to block respect
from others. Self-awareness and a feeling of self-worth form a basis for
respect in interpersonal relations.
With
so many traditions, cultures, languages, and religions, Indonesia is such a
dynamic entity that it underlines the fact that tolerance is associated with
national unity. That is to say that diversity in this country means nothing if
people will not learn to live together peacefully. Still, against the given
wide-spectrum type of feel-good background, instances of negativity do occur.
If those issues are not addressed, they all turn out to be potentially
threatening to the tight unity enjoyed by Indonesia throughout history because
this unity is based in the main on tolerance and brotherhood. Proactive
measures are therefore needed to protect and secure this unity.
The
most innovative ideas regarding the reinstatement of tolerance in Indonesia are
cooperation with the peace organizations and proactive spreading of the good
stories of peace in all parts of the country. The Indonesians have mobilized
themselves throughout history and put aside the racial, cultural, and religious
barriers that set them apart from each other in mutual acceptance and respect
for the freedom struggle. It is because of this that shared history can become
a beacon of hope—that bigotry will be defeated by the fact that Indonesians
will be taught about the importance of diversity and tolerance.
I
invite you all to spread the message of peace in cyberspace, be orderly in
acting, and speak out for a peaceful, tolerant Indonesia. I dream that all the
children of this nation can join hands to eradicate intolerance and preserve
prosperity for the creation of a peaceful Indonesia.
Being
a responsible digital citizen entails a great deal more than refraining from
making offensive comments. It means keeping in control in case of a conflict
and constructively contributing to the online exchange to counter hate speech.
We contribute to building a world of greater inclusiveness and empathy by
guiding global peace and mediating disputes that build conflict in the ether.
Tolerance
nurtures virtue and harmony; thus, people can live together peacefully though
they have very diverse political perspectives, religious beliefs, or cultural
backgrounds. Sharing videos and messages that touch the heart and spread peace
on the internet, or starting blogs to spread harmony—are other great ways we
can make a difference towards a better tomorrow for the coming generations.
I have dedicated my work to this message, and through it, I envision a future whereby mutual respect can eventually bring about a peaceful coexistence of all. It is by sharing a common vision and striving toward a world where mutual understanding and respect prevail, making life brighter together for all. It is with these values at the core that we are able to build a foundation for a global community that is much more harmonious and resilient.
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