Mathias Hariyadi

Indonesian intelligence Chief General Sutanto said that the terrorist was wounded during a gunfight with police. Of Arab origins, he is thought to have organised the 2002 attack that left 202 people dead. A leader in Jemaah Islamiyah, Patek trained prominent terrorists like Noordin Moh Top and established ties with Abu Sayyaf and al Qaeda.

The official reason is false signatures on application, but it is believed to be an excuse. Christians and rights groups denounce a decision contrary to the law and a political will to appease Islamic extremist groups.

For the head of the MUI, the prophet never paid homage to the flag, so the practice is prohibited. He cites the case of Saudi Arabia and calls the gesture of saluting the national flag "heretical". Confusion and anger in society. Politicians - for now – choose to remain silent.

Radical groups carry out attacks against civil society figures and government officials. Would-be victims are deemed pawns in the hands of the Americans and the Israelis. The goal is to set up a state governed by Sharia. Like Pakistan, Indonesia is becoming a hostage to extremists.

A solid and long term vision required for leadership of the country. The Ministry of Defence denies proselytizing in the military, aimed at converting "heretics." Only three provinces declare sect legal. Indonesian activist: the government must safeguard the rights of religious minorities.

The authorities order the church building sealed under pressure from Muslim fundamentalists The Synod of Churches slams the government’s helplessness and local officials’ stubbornness. Fundamentalist pressures are stronger than court decisions. Three bombs are sent to activists and moderate Muslim leaders.

Msgr. Pujasumarta points out how the "40 days of fasting and self-denial" prepare us for the "high point in the history of salvation." To come to Christ we must go through Mary and the rosary. The prelate launches a proposal: writing our thoughts in a journal and sharing them with friends.

A Muslim guru accuses Christian clergyman of proselytising, describing his church as illegal and without a building permit. In reality, the pastor is in favour of interfaith dialogue, funding the education of five Muslim children without trying to convert them. Sources tell AsiaNews that the whole thing was a setup by the self-styled Muslim leader, even though no one knows who is or where he comes from.

Bogor municipal authorities justify their decision by saying it would end Christian-Muslim confrontation. To do so, they are prepared to violate a Supreme Court ruling that, after ten years of legal battle, authorised Christians to use their building as a place of worship.

Some Indonesian provinces ban “heretical” sect. East and West Java are followed by East Borneo, West Jakarta and South Sulawesi. The Nahdlatul Ulama defends Ahmadis, saying that doctrinal deviations are no justification for violence.

Moderate leaders, ministers, moderate Muslims call for the banning of the sect. They invoke "zero tolerance" because "the movement has nothing to do with Islam." In defence of the religious minority a handful of human rights activists and members of civil society.

Bishop Pujasumarta defines a "good idea" the creation of a common place for the faithful of all religions, but it is "too early" for the project. The prelate, and Christians are "terrified" by attacks against Ahmadis and Christians in recent weeks. The solidarity of the Nahdlatul Ulama.