"Bhineka Tunggal Ika"

Indonesia is known as a multicultural country which consists of hundreds ethnic group. Indonesia also admits six legitimate religions which are Islam, Christian, Catholic, Hindu, Buddha, and Konghuchu. To unite all cultures, religions and ethnic groups in Indonesia, we have a symbol of the country which is called “Garuda Pancasila” with its slogan “Bhineka Tunggal Ika”. “Bhineka Tunggal Ika” means Unity in Diversity. In my opinion, the practice of religious freedom in Indonesia hasn’t work well yet. Most of Indonesian people are still unaware of “Bhineka Tunggal Ika” slogan. There are a lot of religious conflicts that happened in Indonesia because they don’t respect each other and they think that their religion is the best. It would worsen the unity of Indonesian people, because Indonesia is multireligion country, they have to respect other religions. I think the responsibility to practice religious freedom in Indonesia depends on every individual. Every person has to respect each other to create a society that respects religious freedom. Every person has to understand the importance of Pancasila. It is a must to engraft it deep in our heart that although we are different, we have to be united. We are great because we are united.