Posts Tagged ‘Bekasi’

Editorial on the growing violence against religious minorities in Indonesia

Shepherds see smoke coming from the front of the chapel; they find inflammable material ready for ignition. Local Catholics exclude the attacker or attackers are local because of good interfaith relations. Another attempted arson attack is registered at a local Protestant church.

Islamists decry ‘center of Christianization’ in West Java, where anti-Christian hostilities fester.

Christian Doctor holds free interfaith clinics as in Muslim Jakarta as testimony of Christ

In wake of attack, church agrees to move

closed church will open

Religious intolerance rising among Indonesian Muslims

Church meets after pastor was stabbed last week

Getting one church permanent status not solution as other beleaguered congregations in Greater Jakarta continue to face problems

The authorities announce changes to a joint ministerial decree after minorities engage in protest following the latest violent episodes against the Christian community. West Java governor pledges a “permanent” place of worship for the HKBP Church and its members.

Muslims say construction of church in Jakarta suburb violates local regulations.

Increase in religious persecution negatively affects whole population

After recent stabbing of pastor, Judge rules in favor of opening closed church

Detailed story on recent stabbing (covered by ICC Press Release)

Police announce that Muharli Barda, notorious head of the Islamic Defender Front in Bekasi, is a suspect in the case. Nine other people are involved, but their names have not yet been made public as the authorities continue to investigate the stabbing of a Christian clergyman.

ICC Note: Christians staying strong despite constant attacks against Churches and believers.

 ICC Note: Latest attack against Church leaders met with condemnation from Muslim organizations and president of Indonesia.

ICC Note: Reverends in Indonesia attacked as the threat against Christians grow in Indonesia.

Christians, Muslims meet for prayer aiming to strengthen tolerance and coexistence; condemn the planned burning of the Koran.