Obama lauds Indonesia as a model of religious tolerance

[CaféAuLait]

Obama lauds Indonesia as a model of religious tolerance

Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) -- Indonesia and the United States share principles of unity and tolerance and both can benefit from strengthened ties that will bolster trade and combat terrorism, President Obama said in a highly anticipated speech Wednesday.

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/11/09/indonesia.obama/

WTF really? Tolerance??

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There are hundreds more articles. And this is a model for religious tolerance?

 

[AllieBaba]

Well we already knew he was an idiot.

 

[syrenn]

Uh huh, and how long has it been since he has been there? He was how old when he was there?

 

[CaféAuLait]

Uh huh, and how long has it been since he has been there? He was how old when he was there?

He must not keep up... WTF.

About 10,000 Christians were killed in Indonesia between 1998 and 2003 and about 1,000 churches were burnt down by Muslim mobs, according to campaigners. Although religious conflict has eased in recent years campaigners say that about 100 churches have been closed down in the past five years in West Java.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article547726.ece

 

[Revere]

Barry Soetoro thinks you can shit all over Christians' God, and still show religious tolerance.

Did the Democrats' Loss of Faith Lose Them the House?

 

[CaféAuLait]

Barry Soetoro thinks you can shit all over Christians' God, and still show religious tolerance.

Did the Democrats' Loss of Faith Lose Them the House?

To be sure, little was going the Democrats' way this fall, and it would have taken something on the order of an Old Testament miracle -- say, the sun standing still until employment numbers improved -- to forestall serious midterm losses last week.

Damn!

 

[jimbetty123]

Indonesia and the United States share principles of unity and tolerance and both can benefit from strengthened ties that will bolster trade and combat terrorism, President Obama said in a highly anticipated speech Wednesday.
The address at the University of Indonesia was considered a highlight of Obama's two-day stop in the southeast Asian nation where he spent four years of his childhood.
As the nation with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia was chosen as the site for Obama to further address U.S. relations with the Islamic world following his speech on the topic last year in Cairo, Egypt.
He referred specifically to the Cairo speech of June 2009, noting he called there "for a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world -- one that creates a path for us to move beyond our differences."
"I said then, and I will repeat now, that no single speech can eradicate years of mistrust," Obama said. At the same time, he promised that "no matter what setbacks may come, the United States is committed to human progress."
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America "is not, and never will be, at war with Islam," Obama insisted. "Instead, all of us must defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates, who have no claim to be leaders of any religion -- certainly not a great world religion like Islam."
Indonesia has been rocked by terror attacks such as bombings on Bali in 2002 and 2005, and Obama noted the nation's progress "in rooting out terrorists and combating violent extremism."
However, Muslims staged rallies across Indonesia on Sunday to protest the American president's visit, and about 20,000 people attended the demonstrations, a spokesman for a protest group said.
"We don't see the differences between Obama and (former U.S. President George W.) Bush. They both oppress Muslims. They both have blood on their hands," said Ismail Yusanto, a spokesman for the Muslim group Hizbut Tahrir. "That's why we reject Obama and we don't believe that he's reaching out to Muslims."
In his speech Wednesday, Obama reflected on his years in Indonesia, referring to how he and his family were warmly accepted. He got cheers when he sprinkled sayings from the local Malay language, such as "Selamat Datang" -- a greeting of welcome -- and the national motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika," which means "unity in diversity."
Noting that Malay is one of hundreds of languages of the archipelago nation, Obama lauded Indonesia for its spirit of inclusiveness despite its diverse population and history of dictatorship.
"But even as this land of my youth has changed in so many ways, those things that I learned to love about Indonesia -- that spirit of tolerance that is written into your constitution, symbolized in your mosques and churches and temples standing alongside each other; that spirit that is embodied in your people -- that still lives on," he said.
Now, Obama said, he returned as the U.S. president seeking "a deep and enduring partnership" with Indonesia, "because as vast and diverse countries; as neighbors on either side of the Pacific; and above all as democracies -- the United States and Indonesia are bound together by shared interests and shared values."
"America has a stake in an Indonesia that is growing, with prosperity that is broadly shared among the Indonesian people -- because a rising middle class here means new markets for our goods, just as America is a market for yours," Obama said.
The U.S. leader called for Indonesia's continued development and warned that would require "a refusal to tolerate the corruption that stands in the way of opportunity," along with a commitment to transparency and protecting the freedom being honored on the Heroes' Day holiday Wednesday marking Indonesian independence.
"Our nations show that hundreds of millions who hold different beliefs can be united in freedom under one flag," Obama said. "And we are now building on that shared humanity -- through the young people who will study in each other's schools; through the entrepreneurs forging ties that can lead to prosperity; and through our embrace of fundamental democratic values and human aspirations."

 

[Quantum Windbag]

Indonesia and the United States share principles of unity and tolerance and both can benefit from strengthened ties that will bolster trade and combat terrorism, President Obama said in a highly anticipated speech Wednesday.
The address at the University of Indonesia was considered a highlight of Obama's two-day stop in the southeast Asian nation where he spent four years of his childhood.
As the nation with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia was chosen as the site for Obama to further address U.S. relations with the Islamic world following his speech on the topic last year in Cairo, Egypt.
He referred specifically to the Cairo speech of June 2009, noting he called there "for a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world -- one that creates a path for us to move beyond our differences."
"I said then, and I will repeat now, that no single speech can eradicate years of mistrust," Obama said. At the same time, he promised that "no matter what setbacks may come, the United States is committed to human progress."
Volcano may cut Obama Jakarta trip short Obama touts importance of Indonesia
Gallery: Barack Obama's Indonesian childhood
Obama's trip to Asia

Barack Obama
Indonesia
Islam
America "is not, and never will be, at war with Islam," Obama insisted. "Instead, all of us must defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates, who have no claim to be leaders of any religion -- certainly not a great world religion like Islam."
Indonesia has been rocked by terror attacks such as bombings on Bali in 2002 and 2005, and Obama noted the nation's progress "in rooting out terrorists and combating violent extremism."
However, Muslims staged rallies across Indonesia on Sunday to protest the American president's visit, and about 20,000 people attended the demonstrations, a spokesman for a protest group said.
"We don't see the differences between Obama and (former U.S. President George W.) Bush. They both oppress Muslims. They both have blood on their hands," said Ismail Yusanto, a spokesman for the Muslim group Hizbut Tahrir. "That's why we reject Obama and we don't believe that he's reaching out to Muslims."
In his speech Wednesday, Obama reflected on his years in Indonesia, referring to how he and his family were warmly accepted. He got cheers when he sprinkled sayings from the local Malay language, such as "Selamat Datang" -- a greeting of welcome -- and the national motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika," which means "unity in diversity."
Noting that Malay is one of hundreds of languages of the archipelago nation, Obama lauded Indonesia for its spirit of inclusiveness despite its diverse population and history of dictatorship.
"But even as this land of my youth has changed in so many ways, those things that I learned to love about Indonesia -- that spirit of tolerance that is written into your constitution, symbolized in your mosques and churches and temples standing alongside each other; that spirit that is embodied in your people -- that still lives on," he said.
Now, Obama said, he returned as the U.S. president seeking "a deep and enduring partnership" with Indonesia, "because as vast and diverse countries; as neighbors on either side of the Pacific; and above all as democracies -- the United States and Indonesia are bound together by shared interests and shared values."
"America has a stake in an Indonesia that is growing, with prosperity that is broadly shared among the Indonesian people -- because a rising middle class here means new markets for our goods, just as America is a market for yours," Obama said.
The U.S. leader called for Indonesia's continued development and warned that would require "a refusal to tolerate the corruption that stands in the way of opportunity," along with a commitment to transparency and protecting the freedom being honored on the Heroes' Day holiday Wednesday marking Indonesian independence.
"Our nations show that hundreds of millions who hold different beliefs can be united in freedom under one flag," Obama said. "And we are now building on that shared humanity -- through the young people who will study in each other's schools; through the entrepreneurs forging ties that can lead to prosperity; and through our embrace of fundamental democratic values and human aspirations."

Whoever is paying you to post should get a refund.

 

[GHook93]

LOL, classic case of Obama's Foot in Mouth Disease!!!

 

[Two Thumbs]

Uh huh, and how long has it been since he has been there? He was how old when he was there?

I think he can read.

 

[Sunni Man]

President Obama will go down in history as one of America's greatest presidents.

There needs to be a place reserved for him on Mt. Rushmore

 

[JenT]

 

[JenT]

President Obama will go down in history as one of America's greatest presidents.

There needs to be a place reserved for him on Mt. Rushmore

 

[Two Thumbs]

As soon as the moderate muslims there are done killing the christians they will be very tolerant of each other. Or not and the case is in any country where muslims have a difference of opinion.

When was the last time he said Christianity or Judaism (-1sp) was a great world religion?

in the last 50 years; How many christians have murdered other people in the name of god or Christ?

Remember this assinine bs come 2012.

 

[Two Thumbs]

President Obama will go down in history as one of America's greatest presidents.

There needs to be a place reserved for him on Mt. Rushmore

Now that's funny.

I thought you guys took lying seriously?

If that's true, is it still OK for you to back such a liar?

 

[Saikron]

As soon as the moderate muslims there are done killing the christians they will be very tolerant of each other. Or not and the case is in any country where muslims have a difference of opinion.

When was the last time he said Christianity or Judaism (-1sp) was a great world religion?

in the last 50 years; How many christians have murdered other people in the name of god or Christ?

Remember this assinine bs come 2012.

Christian terrorism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This article contains links you won't follow to Christian anti-abortion violence, Christian Identity violence, and other groups.

I'll speak for the president and say that Judeo-Christian nuts are about as dangerous and irritating as Muslim nuts, and if you need a presidential endorsement of your religion you should convert to atheism.

 

[Tank]

Muslims believe that all non-Muslims must die, show some "tolerance" and let them practice.

 

[LibocalypseNow]

Are we still allowed to disagree with the Socialists/Progressives? Because i call Bull Shit on this one. Islam is a "Religion of Peace" like i'm the Pope. Are there any Christians left in Indonesia? I thought they cleansed them a long time ago. Just more dishonesty coming from this President. It's very sad.

 

[Sunni Man]

Are we still allowed to disagree with the Socialists/Progressives? Because i call Bull Shit on this one. Islam is a "Religion of Peace" like i'm the Pope. Are there any Christians left in Indonesia? I thought they cleansed them a long time ago. Just more dishonesty coming from this President. It's very sad.

Indonesia

Religions:

Muslim 86.1%, Protestant 5.7%, Roman Catholic 3%, Hindu 1.8%, other or unspecified 3.4%

www. cia. gov/ library/ publications/ the- world- factbook/

 

[LibocalypseNow]

They haven't cleansed all the Christians yet. Give em time Mr. President. It's a work in progress.