What should we believe in the development of this nation? (A biblical critical studies to the realities of life in the national and state unity of the republic of Indonesia)

     Noble ideals of a nation that until now attempted is to bring about a just and prosperous society based on "Five Principles and the Basic Law in 1945." These lofty ideals must be placed as a solid foundation, thus creating a lasting relationship and bringing happiness to all its inhabitants. Noble aspirations are not only considered novelty, but rather the future. We firmly believe that the foundation of the nation as a lofty ideals can provide happiness, if this is really true. But if otherwise, then this nation will experience turbulence and discriminatory against the community or its inhabitants. 

     Struggle for the struggles faced by this nation, among them: the problem of corruption, collusion, nepotism, terrorism, the threat of discriminatory, poverty, deforestation and many more issues that until now no end. Until now there have been significant, efforts and government programs to achieve these lofty ideals. But until now the ideal has not been experienced by the entire community. Freedom of expression against something (for example: religious freedom, life and work) apparently others have not experienced freedom. In certain cities the word "freedom" is experiencing infertility, dead or not running. Here are some realities of real life in the frame of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia. 

     In Christian beliefis to believe in the Bible there are writings that provide strong base and even encourages life together in achieving the noble ideals of the nation. But not only that, but collectively as a people of Indonesia for securing and protecting these lofty goals. Some Bible studies, among others: 

1. Of nature as God's creation. 

Humans were given the authority to process and maintain this natural as God's creation is good, true and responsible (Genesis 1:28,29). 

2. Man is a unity. 

Humans are social beings, in which he could not live without the other human. Body, soul and spirit in man can’t stand alone, but as a single entity to do good things for God in other words the human body and should devote his life to the glory of God (Romans 12:1 and 1 Corinthians 6:20) . 

3. Sin and Forgiveness. 

Humans are basically sinful people, but because of the love and grace of God, man obtain forgiveness. The forgiveness of this man was asked by God to make his body as weapons of righteousness (Romans 6:13). 

     Activity in the life of nation and state is an attempt to strengthen the national life itself. Christianity is not a threat or an enemy of the other party, but a property that can define and strengthen national life. I will continue to support this nation in the fight against discriminatory, terrorism and others that can threaten or destroy the unity of this nation. Some opinions and thoughts within the framework of our religious life in Indonesia, such as responsibility towards nature, as well as responsibility for the development of love relationships, will greatly affect the level of togetherness, freedom and tolerance that exist in this country. 

     This country will never cease in the face of struggles and problems, if we ourselves do not appreciate or betraying the lofty ideals of this nation. This country is a country that till now assume the noble ideals that mandated the "Five Principles and the Constitution of the year 1945". 

     That means this country is not a state of a particular religion, in which this country can’t be controlled and influenced by a particular religion, but the country is governed and controlled by the "Five Principles and the Constitution of the year 1945." 

     In this paper there is a parenthetical phrase that: "countries that either are countries that always guarantee freedom for its people." 

Indonesian nation continues to struggle. Me love you

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Way of peace or violence in the context of Indonesia

     Every human being must have wanted a peace and not violence. For the peace that makes life haunted by humans without fear and anxiety. In other words, enjoying a life filled with peace is the dream and hope of all people. None of the people in this under heaven that does not like peace or none of the existing human being who wants or likes the violence that happened to him. Until now the relationship between countries always cultivated to keep the peace, it is because we are fully convinced that no single country in this world that affirm a violence. We need to know that peace will not be obtained through a force, but the violence will be defeated through love and mutual acceptance of living with each other. That violence will produce life that is not admirable or dishonorable. 

     There are views that might be a reason to achieve something with the street violence that is: "To master something through violence, then that's when peace was obtained." This is a view that is very wrong and inappropriate, because when the violence takes place, that moment of total peace of death. From the standpoint of Christianity that do not need to fight violence with violence. We see several examples in the Bible as the Gospel of Matthew 5:39-40 says: "Do you oppose those who do evil to you, but anyone who slaps your right cheek, give him also your left cheek. And if any man will sue thee because they covet your clothes, give your cloak as well. " 

     Lord Jesus Christ taught His disciples to love their enemies. Order situation and the reality of life today that encourages and even forced a few people to do all the way even through the violence to achieve what is desired. Many also the reality and the present situation, where some people crying, wailing, grief and suffering experienced pressure or weight of a violence he had experienced. Perhaps the subject of violence would be proud, but the object of such violence will not be happy or proud of the facts and circumstances he has experienced. As a religious person who acknowledges that crime is not a way to achieve what is desired or to achieve a peace. But peace is the hope and dream alive every human being. 

     A harmonious environment, where human beings live, grow and work is determined by the peace. Peace will encourage mankind to continue to develop his senses, but the violence will diminish in using or developing the human senses. We also fully confident that there is not one of religion or belief that will say yes or justifies violence, but that every religion or belief in fighting crime and supporting the peace of it. Indonesia is a country that was inhabited by various tribes, religions, languages and different cultures. This country had hitherto struggled to continue to create peace for its residents. However there are certain people who do not want the hard struggle of this nation about a peaceful life. 

     On this occasion I would say that your religion is your religion and my religion is my religion, let us live peacefully and share together in love for the Indonesian nation which we love. We all have the same freedom to live, act and work for the progress of this nation. We're still working so that this nation will become a nation that smells good for other nations on this earth. 

     Differences for the sake of the differences existing in the country which we love, not as rivals or enemies to be destroyed, but the difference is the nation's wealth and power for the sake of progress together. Let us continue the fight against violence and struggle for peace without us differentiate from one another or with others. There is a proverb saying that: "Do not laugh at the suffering of your neighbor." But let us suffer in the midst of the suffering of our neighbors and let us rejoice in the joy of our neighbor.

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Filling the role of the Church in Nation 's Independence (Corruption , Collusion , Nepotism and Terrorism )

Indonesia Past and Present Context (Overview)

     The Indonesian nation formerly fought against the colonizing nations that robs everything that belongs to both the nation 's natural wealth, pride and dignity of the nation. In this struggle of the Indonesian nation faces not just one or dozens of years, but faced with hundreds of years. It was only in 1945 precisely in the months August 17 Indonesian nation gain independence. The Indonesian nation is currently filling the independence of the various efforts, hard work and efforts to achieve a prosperous and affluent countries. Conscious or not, hope to prosper certainly something that is not easy, but something that is very difficult to achieve. Why do I say as something that is very difficult, because Indonesia is a large country is currently faced with various problems both in government and the religious. In government was faced with various problems of corruption, collusion and nepotism and even preached today's hustle is the problem of terrorism. Terrorism is like a very scary monsterand anytime, anywhere even anyone can be affected. State terrorism in Indonesia is like a time bomb that could explode at any time and can take some victims are not just hundreds but thousands or millions of people. 

     Terrorism is like a grown -thousand dead expression meaning something that is difficult to be destroyed because of one person arrested will be born more than one person. Two major problems, namely corruption and terrorism that is currently being fought by the entire people of Indonesia. Both corruption and terrorism that is the colonizer who not only robs all things belong to the nation but also the people who killed unarmed and helpless (cf. moment which divides the nation against the invaders themselves with various tools of war such as bamboo spears). But now we as a nation Indonesia is not against the corrupt and the terrorists by doing the same thing , but beyond that is just as ordinary people. Terrorism and corruption should be fought by the whole community whether ethnic, or Tribe. In other words there is no interest and any religion that requires actions that lead to the Corruption and Terrorism , every tribe and religion calls for peace and tranquility. How does the role of Christians in the independence? As the nation's independence from colonial shackles of other nations, has been fitting for us to appreciate and give meaning to independence. 

     Christian community to understand that the independence of Indonesia on the occupiers is a blessing and gift from God. What should we make of these blessings and grace? Church in which believers must stay on the real goal of independence. Something that must be avoided is about corruption and about terrorism. Both the Corruption and Terrorism are two things that can not be approved or justified. Be a Christian who truly responsible for this country, or against God. As the church must foster fellowship among all men so that most small and great, rich, poor, masters, servants, respected, able to participate despicable thankful God-given freedom to all people. The believer should fight for the common life that upholds justice and truth and also be a light to the darkness, straightened what is crooked or give forgiveness. It is very unfortunate when the church as an institution or individual is the bottleneck of the independence. 

     Churches in Indonesia live in the midst of the nation's independence, the independence of the church deserves to be a blessing, a light and a good salt. The Church can not affirm his people to do acts of corruption, collusion, nepotism and terrorism. It must be questionable if there are people who believe in doing the actions described in this paper, which is not only the independence but hinder or deny the nature of freedom itself. Lord Jesus Christ commands us believers in Him to be a blessing or a hindrance rather than a thorn. Indonesian Church of God on earth shall be responsible in directing the entire life of the nation, so that year after year in the life of our nation and state will be more dignified and humane.

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