This is the second round of protests against Ahok; earlier protests turned violent in “moderate” Indonesia. When have we ever seen Muslims in these numbers protesting against the jihad terrorism that has supposedly “hijacked” their religion? “Widodo Appeals for Calm at Second Jakarta Protest Against Ally,” by Karlis Salna, Yudith Ho and Rieka Rahadiana, Bloomberg, […]
Indonesia: Muslims firebomb church, injure four children
Nothing to be concerned about. Pope Francis is doubtless on his way to East Kalimantan right now to explain to these Muslims how they’re misunderstanding their religion, and how true Islam and the proper understanding of the Qur’an reject every form of violence. “Firebomb attack on church in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan injures children,” by Samantha […]
Indonesia: Muslim protests turn violent, police question Christian governor over blasphemy claims
“On Friday tens of thousands of Islamist protesters took to the streets of Jakarta and demanded Ahok be arrested after it was alleged he made comments about the Koran. What was a largely peaceful protest quickly turned violent as hard-line Muslims began attacking police and media crews and setting cars on fire. One person died […]
Indonesia: Tens of thousands of Muslims screaming “Allahu akbar” demand arrest of Christian governor for blasphemy
When have we ever seen Muslims in these numbers protesting against the jihad terrorism that has supposedly “hijacked” their religion? An update on this story. “Muslim protesters in Jakarta demand arrest of Christian governor for alleged blasphemy,” by Niniek Karmini, Associated Press, November 4, 2016 JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Tens of thousands of hard-line Muslims marched […]
Indonesia: Muslim smiles and screams “Allahu akbar” as he gets 10-year sentence for jihad massacre
“Suridi showed no remorse in the court room.” Why should he? He believes he has done a great deed for Allah, and will be rewarded in Paradise. “Militant smiles and praises Allah after being sentenced to 10 years for Jakarta terror attack,” Associated Press, October 20, 2016 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): An Indonesian […]
Indonesia: Muslim stabs two police officers for the Islamic State
Just another day in the global war that so many continue to deny is even being waged. The Islamic State issued this call in September 2014: So O muwahhid, do not let this battle pass you by wherever you may be. You must strike the soldiers, patrons, and troops of the tawaghit. Strike their police, security, […]
Sharia in Indonesia: Woman savagely beaten for standing too close to her boyfriend
The woman was seen crying in agony as she was lashed in front of a baying crowd for breaking Sharia law. She was just one of 13 women who was punished in the orthodox Indonesian province of Aceh. The young woman was brutalized under Islamic law in the province of Aceh in Indonesia – the […]
Indonesia: Muslims enraged after non-Muslim governor accused of saying Qur’an forbids voting for him
He was accused of blasphemy for saying: “Ladies and gentlemen, you can’t vote for me because you’re being lied to by Al Maidah verse 51 and so on.” But he apparently didn’t really say that the Qur’an was lying to Muslims; rather, he said that certain people were lying to Muslim voters by invoking a […]
Indonesia: Muslims attack 200 Christians at church, harass priest for reading Bible
Christians of the West, behold your future. Yes, yes, a bit of “dialogue” will fix this right up, no? “Muslim Radicals Attack 200 Christians at Indonesian Church, Harass Priest for Reading the Bible,” by Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post, September 8, 2016: Islamic radicals attacked 200 Christians at a Catholic mass in Indonesia, including children, and […]
Indonesia: Muslim with ISIS flag stabs priest, tries to blow up church during mass, police search for motive
This is way beyond ridiculous. He had a hand-drawn picture of an ISIS flag. He attacked a priest and tried to explode a bomb in a crowded church. His motive couldn’t possibly be clearer. But the denial and willful ignorance of authorities is all-pervasive. “Terror in Indonesia: Axe-wielding ISIS jihadi, 18, stabs Catholic priest, 60, […]