Journalists and Community Organizations Are Ready to Block the Spread of Radicalism

Jakarta, Cidiss.co – Pancasila as a state ideology is a fundamental thing that must be embedded in the hearts of Indonesian citizens. However, the position of Pancasila as an ideology of the state is constantly being disputed by those who have a certain understanding regarding the concept of a state.

For them, Pancasila as a concept of the State Ideology as well as the State Foundation is not in line with the various concepts of religious teachings as a belief so that it leads to the existence of a group of people who have the desire to replace the state ideology and the state foundation.

Besides many ideas and concepts that are contradictory to them, the emergence of an attitude of radicalism is clearly an ideological threat to the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia.

Radicalism is a new understanding created by a group of people with the reason that there are religious, social and political orders and has the aim of changing an existing understanding and ideology using violent attitudes and methods.

The existence of an attitude of violence carried out of course becomes a very contrary to the essence of the nation’s culture contained in the Pancasila. Whereas, as is well known, religious values ​​are also listed in the precepts in the Pancasila, especially the first principle.

One of the millennial activists from the Jakarta Student Press Association (IPMJ), Rahmat Hidayat, said harmony and tolerance should be a main pillar in national life with the principle of upholding diversity for the unity and integrity of our beloved country, “Rahmat said to the media crew in Jakarta, Monday (4/20)

He also considered that to live in this Indonesian state, every citizen should prioritize the unity and integrity of the nation. “Indonesia is not a country of conflict, like countries in the Middle East in general. Indonesia is a peaceful country, and highly values ​​diversity. The values ​​are stated in Pancasila. Meanwhile, radicalism tends to prioritize conflict and damage peace, “he said.

Rahmat also reminded about the dangers and ideals of not understanding radicalism for the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia, of course the massive spread of radicalism must be prevented.

“Especially through the active role of Indonesian journalists and youth. Because the youth are often easy targets for the spread of radicalism. Even though youths should be the front guard in maintaining the unity and integrity of the nation. Besides that, the journalists here act as important figures in providing intelligence and rectifying an understanding of society that can be bent by those who spread radicalism, “said Rahmat.

Seeing the importance of this, Rahmat explained, as Milenal and Persons who love the unity and unity, the Jakarta Student Press Association (IPMJ) intends to present contemporary creative content in the form of intelligence videos by presenting several speakers who have high capacity in their fields.

“The aim is to provide insights that are very important for us. With the hope that we can all ward off and be aware of the dangers of radicalism well, “he concluded.