Julian Bond: “One area that is extremely important is the enormous effort that is underway in Indonesia's mainstream, moderate Muslim…”

“One area that is extremely important is the enormous effort that is underway in Indonesia's mainstream, moderate Muslim population to promote a moderate, pluralistic, democratic Islam, both in Indonesia and throughout the region. Unlike the Middle East, in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Islam and Muslim organizations have been at the forefront of the country's struggle for a democratic society. And Muslim groups and leaders in Indonesia have been among the world's pioneers in driving inter-faith dialogues. During my recent visit to Indonesia, I met Yenny Zannuba Wahid, one of the latest leaders in this movement.”