Indonesia religion

One congregation’s struggle to build a new church is a microcosm of the conflicting currents of religious tolerance, religious harmony, and religious freedom in Indonesia. 

At the turn of its second century, the Indonesian Islamic organization, one of the world's largest, faces a number of challenging headwinds.

Despite its official motto of "unity in diversity," the country is becoming increasingly inhospitable for members of religious minorities.

The former JI leader recently pledged his loyalty to the Indonesian state, but there are reasons to question the sincerity of his conversion.

Despite rising anti-Shia sentiment within Indonesia, Tehran has quietly built its relations with Jakarta.

The promise follows the banning of the Islamic Defenders Front, which advances a strict, austere definition of Islam.

While it is no surprise that political calculations are being made ahead of upcoming polls, the incident shows how gambles can backfire.

The event demonstrated the limitations of anti-Ahok sentiment in the country's capital.