Indonesian officials warn sect members to return to mainstream

The Associated Press ,  Jakarta   |  Mon, 06/09/2008 5:20 PM  |  National

Indonesian government officials have issued a decree ordering members of a Muslim sect to return to mainstream Islam or face possible imprisonment.

The document "warns and orders all Ahmadiyah followers to stop their activities" or face up to five years in prison.

The document was signed Monday by two Cabinet ministers and the attorney general.

Indonesia's constitution guarantees freedom of religion, but many people in the predominantly Muslim nation consider Ahmadiyah's failure to recognize Muhammad as the only prophet offensive.

The decree falls short of an outright ban being called for by fundamentalists. (*)

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Ibrahim Dewaskarti (not verified) — Tue, 08/26/2008 - 2:50pm

Opression, repression, violance, fear ! That is what the Islamists are implementing in Indonesia, as all over the rest of the world. Do we really want this in Indonesia? Our culture has united 15'000 islands, with different language dialects, with different believes and different heritage. Why Islamists want to abolish this wonderful culture? They are hypocrits. As soon as they travel outside Indonesia, they drink alcohol and they frequent other partners! I have seen it! Let us be free, let us be Indonesians. We don't want to become a second Iran !

Ali wardana mulya (not verified) — Mon, 08/25/2008 - 11:35am

we must disband ahmadiyah teaching, they insult islmic teaching,
what do you think if there is another woman confess & become your mother? do you agree having 2 mothers ?

Ahmad Mansour (not verified) — Wed, 08/13/2008 - 10:44pm

Pancasila
1. Ketuhanan yang Maha Esa.
2. Kemanusiaan yang Adil dan Beradab.
3. Persatuan Indonesia.
4. Kerakyatan yang Dipimpin oleh Hikmat Kebijaksanaan dalam Permusyawaratan/Perwakilan.
5. Keadilan Sosial bagi Seluruh Rakyat Indonesia.

Leave the Ahmadiyah followers alone! Indonesian government has the obligation to enforce the constitution and protect the freedom of faith...
I am not a Ahmadiyah follower, but I am a firm believer that faith should be given to individuals to decide. We are Indonesian... We are tolerant and nice people, are we losing our roots?

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing".- Edmund Burke

The Germans have tolerated the Nazis... We should not repeat the same mistake...

PojokIndonesia (not verified) — Sat, 07/26/2008 - 6:17am

None religius can save you, to the life eternity.
Only relationship with Yesus Christ and accept Him as your
personal saviour can bring you to heaven.

So it's useless you guys fighting about that.

Regards

God bless you

Social (not verified) — Wed, 07/16/2008 - 3:37am

In Indonesia, religion is very important. Especially Islam. The religion is a good mask to do corruption, poligamy, murder, and many other criminal things...

internet gratis maniac (not verified) — Wed, 07/02/2008 - 2:30am

To Wahahosad...

be careful to what you are saying. not all Indonesian easy to be provoked!!

Wahahasosad (not verified) — Sun, 06/29/2008 - 2:14pm

It's laughable to see indonesian people.... so easily provocated, which shows how uneducated you are.... I am laughing with tears here seeing my brothers..... I see no moslems, I see Nazis.....

love (not verified) — Sun, 06/29/2008 - 1:19pm

me too,i agree with freedom of religion, lakum dinukum wa liyadin

blogging for a living (not verified) — Sat, 06/28/2008 - 11:09am

I'm so tired seeing and watching this kind of problem. whoever you are, religion is a personal business. fyi, i'm not ahmadiyah follower, i'm just sick of it.

budi wibowo (not verified) — Mon, 06/23/2008 - 7:36pm

Yes it's a good decision, I agree with a freedom of religion..

as long as never using existing religions

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