Democracy in its liberal, western form, that is.
To some it's praiseworthy how Indonesia have 'progressed' as a democratic country.
From three political parties in Soeharto's days to dunno how many parties now.
But to me.. democracy is always a danger.
I didn't know that Ahok mentioned the Jesus-Barabbas story too in Imago.
That's always my favorite example of how democracy can go wrong.
I look at our nation, and I see Nineveh. I see the Jews.
Millions of people who do not know left from right.
Now we got only two candidates. Wowo and Wiwi. Pretty good chance of getting it right.
But how do you expect 200 over million people to vote wisely?
Ok.. for argument sake.. let's assume 90% of us are going to follow our heart to vote.
So.. no foul play. And we follow our belief. But where does that belief come from?
From what we listen to. Which is? Media, people around us, etc etc.
Even national tv channels are now used for political agenda.
I find it silly that we believe in some articles written by dunno who and debate over them on Fb.
How many of us really know the source? Si narasumber? Si wiwi dan wowo?
How many of us really know the truth?
And if say.. any of my friend know the truth about Wowo or Wiwi, I would beg them to share with me in private. Please... I need to know.
I refuse to debate over Wowo's involvement in Tragedy 98 because I know fully well that I don't know the truth.
What's the point?
If those in power intend to reveal the truth, they will. Then we will talk.
If for some reason they decide to hide it, what's the point of defending or accusing Wowo?
But please don't go and quote Jesus for your campaign sake.
When Jesus said "he who is without sin, let him be the fist to cast a stone"..
He CERTAINLY did not have politics in mind!
Sorry... I just can't help feeling upset about this.
Jesus never teach us not to judge btw. Judge when you have to. But let's start with judging ourselves.
The point is.. don't be a hypocrite.
Now.. this post is not about politics.
It's about redemption.
I refuse to accept that either wowo or wiwi is the key to 'save this nation'.
We vote, but God is the one who promotes.
This nation needs a savior.
And I am not ashamed to say that his name is Jesus #selamatkanIndonesia
(but those are two different matters? you gotta be kidding me)
To some it's praiseworthy how Indonesia have 'progressed' as a democratic country.
From three political parties in Soeharto's days to dunno how many parties now.
But to me.. democracy is always a danger.
I didn't know that Ahok mentioned the Jesus-Barabbas story too in Imago.
That's always my favorite example of how democracy can go wrong.
I look at our nation, and I see Nineveh. I see the Jews.
Millions of people who do not know left from right.
Now we got only two candidates. Wowo and Wiwi. Pretty good chance of getting it right.
But how do you expect 200 over million people to vote wisely?
Ok.. for argument sake.. let's assume 90% of us are going to follow our heart to vote.
So.. no foul play. And we follow our belief. But where does that belief come from?
From what we listen to. Which is? Media, people around us, etc etc.
Even national tv channels are now used for political agenda.
I find it silly that we believe in some articles written by dunno who and debate over them on Fb.
How many of us really know the source? Si narasumber? Si wiwi dan wowo?
How many of us really know the truth?
And if say.. any of my friend know the truth about Wowo or Wiwi, I would beg them to share with me in private. Please... I need to know.
I refuse to debate over Wowo's involvement in Tragedy 98 because I know fully well that I don't know the truth.
What's the point?
If those in power intend to reveal the truth, they will. Then we will talk.
If for some reason they decide to hide it, what's the point of defending or accusing Wowo?
But please don't go and quote Jesus for your campaign sake.
When Jesus said "he who is without sin, let him be the fist to cast a stone"..
He CERTAINLY did not have politics in mind!
Sorry... I just can't help feeling upset about this.
Jesus never teach us not to judge btw. Judge when you have to. But let's start with judging ourselves.
The point is.. don't be a hypocrite.
Now.. this post is not about politics.
It's about redemption.
I refuse to accept that either wowo or wiwi is the key to 'save this nation'.
We vote, but God is the one who promotes.
This nation needs a savior.
And I am not ashamed to say that his name is Jesus #selamatkanIndonesia
(but those are two different matters? you gotta be kidding me)
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