Mathias Hariyadi

Islamic extremists have targeted the HKBP community for years. Christians have been denied the right to build their own places of worship, have seen facilities used for services shut down, and have had to endure insults and threats during open-air celebrations. “I will never give up seeking justice,” Rev Luspida Simanjutak says. “Law enforcement performance has been very poor. Security officials have been hopeless and silent on this crucial matter, “NGO laments.

The ulema asked the censor not to release gory movies and the media not to transmit gossip. Seed banks condemned, but that of breast milk allowed.

After a long diatribe, the country's highest Islamic authority has banned the "Kopi Luwak" coffee from beans partially digested by civet cats. One of the most expensive drinks in the world.

More than 500 blocked the entrance to the field where the function was being held. The Huria Protestant Church celebrates in the open because their prayer hall was declared illegal. Thanks to the police, there were no consequences for the faithful.

In a poem, Arswendo Atmowiloto invites priests to show more familiarity with the prayer than interest in the latest technological gadgets. The faithful appreciate his poetry, publishing it on the web. Critics have launched a debate among the priests themselves, to strengthen the sense of mission.

The violence erupted overnight, the result of a latent confessional conflict. One of the victims was a young man of 21, a soldier and a police officer wounded. The authorities have reinforced security measures to prevent renewed fighting, but tension remains high. 2002Truce between the two sides undermined .

Din Syamsuddin has led Indonesia’s second largest Muslim organisation since 2005. Elected by acclamation until 2015, he says the group will continue to support government policies.

Muhammadiyah want FP Islamic extremists legally dismantled. Nahdlatul Ulama leaders want only those who foment hatred targeted.

Some 92 laws and by-laws have been adopted across the country. Secular Indonesians turn against fundamentalists for trying to destroy “Pancasila, the secular principles that underlie the nation”.

The annual spiritual retreat organised by the Jesuits in the Archdiocese of Semarang ends today. For the first time, diocesan priests take part in the event. The goal of spiritual exercises is to underline the importance of praying together with the faithful, something priests with a busy pastoral schedule sometimes forget to do.

The Islamic cell Abdullah Sonata aims to target the annual police celebration in the province of West Java. Intercepted the terrorists' words: "We will attack the kittens in their nest on the day of their birthday." International Islamic terrorism on the rise in Aceh.

Abdullah Sonata was public enemy number one in Indonesia. He was at the home of a Muslim leader in northern Klaten with three other men.