They said they figured it was safe to go because the service was almost over, but that excuse looks bad and smells worse. If nothing else, it shows what a low priority security for Indonesian Christians and their churches is, as Fides has also just reported that scores of churches have been shut down there […]
Suicide bombing at Indonesian church may be connected to rumor-driven violence against Christians in area
Two weeks ago, a Muslim died in a traffic accident. Around the time of his funeral, a rumor spread via text message that he was tortured to death by Christians, sparking a wave of violence and incitement to further attacks against Christians. Whatever the group and the motive, an official hands-off approach (at best) to […]
Suicide bomb attack at Indonesian church — one dead, 20 injured
In this late breaking story from Indonesia, it appears that, miraculously, no one has been killed except for the homicide bomber at an attack at a church today in central Java. But will the intended victims be so lucky next time? Of there being a ‘next time’, we can be dreadfully certain of that. “Suicide […]
Indonesia: Muslim mob attacks American family accused of proselytizing
Muslims are forbidden under Sharia to convert to another religion, on pain of death. Members of other religions are forbidden under Sharia to proselytize among Muslims. So there is nothing surprising or unusual about the mob’s behavior in this instance. What is surprising and unusual is the continued Western indifference to and denial of the […]
CSI Aceh: Super Sharia sleuths nab seven couples accused of “close proximity”
Also known as the crime of khalwat. There is a presumption of guilt inherent in this so-called “crime.” “Seven Unmarried Couples Arrested in Aceh,” from the Jakarta Globe, September 9 (thanks to Twostellas): “Three Indonesian soldiers were among 14 people arrested for illegally being in close proximity to unmarried members of the opposite sex during […]
Indonesia: National intelligence chief accused of funding Islamic Defenders Front, using them as “attack dog” while national police chief
We have covered the Islamic Defenders Front extensively as the foremost domestic jihadist group in Indonesia in recent years. As a domestic group, unlike those with formal ties to al-Qaeda, and one that most often saves its abuse for non-Muslims and Ahmadis (but not always), they have been tolerated and even encouraged by sympathizers on […]
Indonesia: Ministry of health approves “guidelines” for female genital mutilation
Under pressure from Muslim organizations, which must be under the spell of greasy Islamophobes — after all, everyone knows that this practice has nothing to do with Islam, right? Right? The smooth deceivers just keep forgetting to tell Muslims that. “Fears Indonesian Female Circumcision Guidelines Could Increase Practice,” from the Jakarta Globe, September 2 (thanks […]
Indonesia: Fatwa issued against movie that “pollutes the morality” of Muslims by promoting tolerance and dialogue
“Tolerance” and “respect” are to be a one-way street where Islamic supremacism holds sway. Any sense of reciprocal duties implies an equality of responsibility which could detract from the subjugated status of unbelievers. And that’s clearly just… intolerable. “Muslim extremists against movie that promotes tolerance and dialogue,” by Mathias Hariyadi for Asia News, August 29: […]
Indonesia: Mayor decides churches can’t be built on streets with “Islamic” names
Look for a proliferation of “Islamic” street names in Bogor. This is not the first time the mayor there, Diani Budiarto, has taken the lead in persecuting the Christians in his city. Hizzoner has long worked to force the Christian congregation in the story below from a building they legally obtained, and they were hounded […]
Indonesia: Islamic jihadist who smashed skull of member of heretical sect hailed as hero
The irony is that the Ahmadis in the West are energetic water-carriers for the Islamic supremacists who consider them to be heretics. An update on this story. “No shame for religious killings in Indonesian town,” from the Associated Press, August 9 (thanks to Twostellas): CIKEUSIK, Indonesia — When Dani bin Misra was released from prison […]