Jakarta –
Pastor Gilbert Lumoindong reported to Polda Metro Jaya following the sermon video that went viral some time ago. Pastor Gilbert responded briefly to the existing reporting.
“Statement I, once again, express our apologies to the people who have been injured and offended. “God willing, the future will be better,” said Gilbert when contacted, Wednesday (17/4/2024).
This report was confirmed by the Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Ade Ary Syam Indradi. Pastor Gilbert was arrested for alleged religious blasphemy.
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Currently the police still investigating the report which exists. This case is now being handled by the Sub-Directorate for State Security (Kamneg) of the Criminal Investigation Department of Polda Metro Jaya.
“That’s right. The report was received on April 16 2024 regarding alleged religious blasphemy,” said Ade Ary Syam Indradi to journalists, Wednesday (17/4/2024).
Pastor Gilbert’s Apology
Previously, Reverend Gilbert met with the 10th and 12th Vice Presidents of the Republic of Indonesia and Chairman of the Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI), Jusuf Kalla (JK), after the video went viral. He provided clarification and apology.
“Yes, for me, why choose Pak JK, there are three reasons. The first, Pak JK is a senior person in this nation and has held many positions, which means he is experienced and not only experienced, but he is also recognized as a quote and quote Muslim leader. In this case, he is also the leader of the Mosque Council. “That’s the first thing, because I know that many things circulate in mosques,” said Gilbert at JK’s residence in the South Jakarta area, Monday (15/4).
Second, for Gilbert, JK can be called man of peace. Gilbert believes that JK has reconciled many situations in Indonesia.
“And the third, he must be a fun person, yes there are many people, the higher the position the harder it is to find, sometimes some people say it is easier to find God than to find him, like that right. “But Mr. JK is a man who is ready to do anything for the nation and state,” he explained.
“Basically, for the nation and state, especially for the sake of peace, it can be easy to find that. In this case, yesterday we discussed, we asked for time, in the midst of his busy schedule he immediately took the time today because for him the nation and state and peace are always important,” Gilbert continued.
For information, Gilbert’s video talking about 2.5 percent and comparing it with tithing went viral on social media. In the video, Gilbert also talks about the Muslim prayer movement and compares it with the movement when Christians worship in church.
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