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Society 4 months ago
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Religious Affairs Ministry hosts first Christmas celebration
The move comes amid continued concerns about religious intolerance in Indonesia, where issues surrounding Christmas greetings and joint celebrations with Muslims remain sensitive in the country’s Muslim-majority context.
Politics 6 years ago
Jokowi calls for firm action against intolerance while pointing finger at regional administrations
Jokowi’s comment about such incidents being the responsibility of regional administrations drew criticism from interfaith activist Alissa Wahid, the daughter of former president Abdurrahman “Gus Dur” Wahid.
National 6 years ago
Renovation of 92-year-old Catholic church in Riau Islands halted after protests
The church, which was established in 1928, obtained a building license (IMB) for the renovation last October but had postponed starting the process after objections from the local United Muslim Forum (FUIB) and the Karimun Regency Caring Alliance (APKK), who objected to the church’s location in Karimun’s capital of Tanjung Balai.
National 6 years ago
Christians in Jambi prepare for Christmas outside sealed churches
In stark contrast to the pervading sense of gleeful anticipation of Christmas on Wednesday in many parts of the country, Christians in Jambi city, Jambi, still struggle to find joy on the eve of the holy day since the authorities sealed a number of local churches in the city.
National 7 years ago
Jambi church members still face prejudice, find it difficult to relocate
Located 3 kilometers from its original site, the new site for the GSJA church in Pinang Merah will cost Rp 800 million (US$59,906), comprising Rp 500 million to build the church and Rp 300 million for the land.
