Indonesian Christians are asking for prayer amidst the upheaval and violence at the rally currently happening in Jakarta, against Jakarta’s Chinese Christian governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, also known as Ahok. Muslim hardliners are accusing him of insulting the Quran. Ahok
Read moreIn Indonesia, a mission worker, Lina* (name changed) takes every opportunity to share the Gospel with those around her. Whilst Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world, the most predominant form of Islam practised there tends to be,
Read moreDespite facing threats of violence and death from local Muslims, Christians in Indonesia are standing firm in their faith, taking to heart the words of the Apostle Paul – “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him
Read moreAuthorities in Indonesia opened fire on a peaceful prayer meeting in Timika, in the region of West Papua, and arrested up to 15 people. The incident occurred on 5th April, when thousands of West Papuan independence activists, having marched through
Read moreAn Islamist group in Indonesia has sealed off a brand new church, torn down its sign and demanded that the local mayor cancel its permit, all while a local police commander looked on. The Santa Clara Church in Bekasi, a
Read moreWhile radical Muslims are continuing to pressure officials to close churches in Indonesia, destroying buildings and threatening believers, this is not stopping the Church from growing in the world’s largest Muslim-populated nation. Recently, a group of Muslim protesters shouting “bongkar,”
Read morePolice in Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, are dispatching 1,500 officers to guard churches in the province over the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Commissioner Hamam Wahyudi of the Medan Police told reporters: “The security operation has already started
Read moreIndonesia’s Home Affairs minister, Tjahjo Kumolo, has said he will consider revising legislation that currently makes it extremely difficult for Christians to obtain permits to build churches. According to a 2006 decree, permission for a new place of worship requires
Read moreChurch leaders in Indonesia’s Aceh province are calling for the new Islamic criminal code, that took effect on 23rd October, to respect non-Muslims living in the predominantly Muslim region. The local Shariah-based bylaw, qanun hukum jinayat, stipulates harsh punishments, including
Read moreFollowing the attack on a church last week that killed one person and injured several others, local authorities in Indonesia’s Aceh province have announced that several Christian churches are now due to be shut down. The decision was made on
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