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Our 15th Civic Education was held in Salatiga (Central Java) on April 29th to 30th, 2011 in partnership with the Agency for Cooperation of Churches in Salatiga (BKGS). By explaining the biblical principles and the Constitution, this program encouraged the participants to be responsible citizens of Indonesia and Christ’s disciples at the same time. More than 60 people came to this program, which was facilitated by Budi H. Setiamarga and Matius Ho of the Institute Leimena.
What did the participants say about this Civic Education program?
Rev. Yohan Kisnanto (GBI Karangalit church, Regional Head of Central Java and Yogyakarta GBI church): “encouraged to have a sense of nationhood because Christians are also part of the citizens” and “will share the result of this seminar to 760 pastors in the GBI church.”Rev.
Maria Petronela (GMPU church, BKGS Women Commission): “Very useful for me because I can apply these insights on nationhood in my neighborhood. I will tell it to my grandchildren as useful lessons for their future.”
Rev. Yan Takaria: “It inspires me on how to deal with the things that I do not agree with, especially in the life of our nation and state. As advisor to neigborhood coordinator (RW), I will proactively talk about how to live in mutual respect, in accordance to Pancasila and the Constitution.”
Madiyono (Elder of GKJTU Salatiga church):“It encouraged us to change our way of thinking and action in the interest of many people.”
Mdm. Esty Widhiani Lopez (GSJS church): “It opens my mind about my rights and obligations as an Indonesian citizen and a disciple of Christ. I want to share this to the women’s group in my neighborhood and my family members.”
Rode Susana (GSII church): “My optimism has been revived to act responsibly with my fellow citizens in building a better Indonesia.”
Lydia Ninan Lestario (GKI Salatiga church): “I now realize that in fact there is no “minority” in citizenship, but every citizen is equal before the Law. I will share this new knowledge to the people around me (neighbors, colleagues, church members, etc).”
Rev. Daniel Merry Iswanto (hairman of BKGS & GKJTU church synod):“ This education gives us awareness and insight on nationhood and the Constitution. I want to share this actively through education on politics, citizenship, democracy, and rule of law.”
Win Sumardi (GPIB Taman Sari church):“I want to inspire other people to be responsible citizens. It’d be great if our friends in the village can also learn about this.”
Rev. Timotius Jureuri (GPIB Salatiga church): “I want to encourage my congregation to understand the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia and our responsibility to our nation.”
Rev. Susana (Gereja Suara Injili Indonesia church):“I’ll share the results of this seminar to my church, especially to the young people so that they bless their nation.”
Tjiptaningtyas (Elder of GKJTU Salatiga church):“It has made me aware not to feel afraid and insecure as Christians because we have the same rights and obligations in this country. I want to motivate and encourage families and friends in our church not to feel like second class or third class citizens.”
