Tag: Christians in Indonesia

The church has been battling with local authorities to secure a building permit for the last 15 years

The march attracted members of other faiths too, drawn in by the mix of local legend and religious rites

The regent said the shop should not be used as a location for worship because it had not been officially designated as such by the government

The Church leaders said “diversity is a gift from God that must be gratefully received, nurtured, and developed”

Air Force personnel reportedly cordoned off the main door of the church and blocked entry to churchgoers

The Muslims reportedly put up a banner that read: “Stop the illegal HKBP worship plan at the Maris Square shophouse!!! Or we will act.”

Ali Kalora was known for the “brutality with which he tormented the local Christian population” of Poso in central Sulawesi.

Pemerintah Kota Bogor di Jawa Barat memutuskan untuk memberikan sebidang tanah kepada GKI Yasmin untuk membangun gereja mereka setelah 15 tahun ditolak oleh masyarakat setempat.

The mayor of the city of Bogor said the development proves that Indonesia “guarantee(s) religious freedom"