Religious harmony and pluralism is the image of the country that Indonesia is a tolerant country and nation. The rise of the conflict in the name of religion or tribe recently in various areas cannot be used as a measure of intolerance in Indonesia. It is said by Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, Moh. Mahfud MD at the national discussion, titled "Unity Youth of the Nation in the Republic of Indonesia", Monday (10/12), at Sintesa Peninsula Hotel, Manado, North Sulawesi.

At an event organized by De La Sale University Manado, the Mahfud also said many horizontal conflicts in Indonesia caused by bad governance. In fact, he added, the people of Indonesia have a value of harmony and mutual assistance to each other that have lived since Indonesia has not established. "When the tsunami hit Aceh, a lot of help came from all walks of life across ethnic and religious differences. They help each other, help, and always loved, "he said giving an example.

Management is not good governance that is in practice often leads to the violation of human rights of citizens. "Though the Constitution has guaranteed equal rights for every citizen living in Indonesia, regardless of what religion we profess," added the former Minister of Justice and Human Rights under President Gus Dur.

On the other hand, asserts Mahfud, Pancasila ideology born of the differences and diversity of the Indonesian nation. Pancasila was born from the realization of Indonesia to become the country’s air-Unity in Diversity. "The differences that became the capital of our nation to move forward," he concluded. (Hamdi)