I am glad that youths (Christians particularly) have been playing integral part in changing the world better. An interesting quotation from Luther saying that “Good works do not create good man, but good man does create good works”. To have a change, the first change should be primarily done is how we change the person before that person creates a good, even the best, change in the world.
Since last year, I have been collecting multi-religious university students (Christians and Muslims) to have mutual understanding of our inevitable differences. We have all agreed that youths must be prevented and protected from any dogmatization which may break the peaceful co-existence between and within the diverse communities in Indonesia. We are now making a campaign against mistrusting practices in the class, worship houses, and family. A surprising statement of one of our Muslim brothers in our group said recently “I strongly condemn groups or individuals who are attacking the Churches and other minority sects, because my faith never commits to violence. They shall not be regarded Muslims if they do so”.
We are keeping our group existed and more fundamental for keeping our plural society still live. We realise that many attacks against others’ existence are involving young people to be front liners. So, youths must be prevented and protected.

Cheers,
Fernando