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Community 3 years ago
Indonesians talk of joining Korean religious ‘sect’
Indonesia is no stranger to religious movements that derive from Abrahamic religions. Here, The Jakarta Post delves into the origin of a religious movement in South Korea that has been dubbed a cult, as well as its presence in Indonesia. Former local members also share their insights into the group, and how to protect one’s faith.
Community 3 years ago
Ramadan among strangers: Fasting as a religious minority
While Ramadan is widely observed in majority-Muslim Indonesia, many Indonesian Muslims mark the holy fasting month as a religious minority in other regions of the country or other countries. Here, four people share their personal experiences.
Lifestyle 4 years ago
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'Ruqyah': The mainstream business of Islamic exorcism
Ruqyah, a type of faith healing or Islamic exorcism, is a business for many amid its continuing popularity since the early 2000s, when it emerged in mainstream Indonesian culture with the advent of religious conservatism and political Islam.
