Posted on Jul 31, 2008
A press release by and a cordial invitation from the Anand Ashram Foundation and the National Integration Movement
Indonesia, 29 July 2008
We believe in non violence. We refuse violence in any form. Yet we also realize that at times, the society needs radical changes which may involve necessary ‘violence’ in the form of surgery.
We don’t hate the Bali bombers, but we do not appreciate evil doings. For this very reason, we feel that the execution of Bali bombers in days to come would send a clear message to their supporters that violence is not the solution. We understand the urgency of the execution to uphold the supremacy of law and order in the society.
We hereby announce that on the day the Bali bombers are executed – the very same morning at 9 am – we shall conduct a general inter-faith prayer assembly to pray for the souls of the deceased.
We also make an appeal to the Indonesian society and the world community to join us in this prayer. We hope and pray that this step taken will make the radicals realize that Love is the only solution.
