#TrivialTuesday; Reflecting on Week 4 Lectures.


Therapeutic at times. Find the translations online and read it.



HE WAS BAPTISE!

This week's lectures reminded us of the former Indonesian President, Abdurrahman Wahid or Gus Dur. 

Why?

We were talking about cultural ethnocentrism and outgroup or ingroup bias. Humans have put themselves under the possessions of groups, clubs, parties and other forms of gathering where people of the same interest assemble together for a purpose or two. It is hard to accept and practice 'universal love' as shown by Gus Dur, transcending religion, culture and ethnicity. Gud Dur is an ultimate example of people embracing 'universal love', some might say excessively embrace, but above all, his approach to love and understanding is nothing new. Islam teaches us to love all we can, assume the best as often as we can, without jeopardising our Tawhid. One needs to know his/her worldview and hold dear to it. 

Here are some of then net's most controversial videos on Gus Dur (because the internet culture is an amazing culture, you can find anything here and judge others freely). And some note before you proceed to the videos, know and correct your freaking worldview and don't be a Salafi and judge bluntly. Thanks.

So enjoy everyone. 

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