No word from the Mideast on whether this might also be a Zionist plot, all the way over in Indonesia. Indeed, one again finds Islam’s vaunted “tolerance” being “misunderstood” with striking uniformity in places far removed from one another, by local Islamic groups. So, how did that happen? Did these guys call each other? “Muslim […]
Indonesia: Muslim Council says Christmas decorations at malls “a little too much”
One wonders if Amidhan Saberah of the Indonesian Council of Ulema ever said that the burnings of churches and terrorizing of Christians in Indonesia was “a little too much.” Or is it just reindeer and twinkly lights that make him emotional? Islamic Tolerance Alert from modern, moderate Indonesia: “Muslim body says Christmas decor at Indonesian […]
Indonesia: Catholics in Bogor not allowed to celebrate Christmas Mass
Sharia forbids the construction of new churches. Islamic Tolerance Alert from modern, moderate Indonesia: “Catholics in Bogor (West Java) not allowed to celebrate Christmas Mass,” by Mathias Hariyadi for Asia News, December 20 (thanks to C. Cantoni): Jakarta (AsiaNews) – Bogor authorities have banned all public activities or celebrations associated with Christmas, including Christmas Mass, […]
Indonesia: Vigilante thugs from Islamic Defender Front offer to “protect” churches at Christmas; churches decline
All dhimmitude ultimately amounts to is a protection racket claiming divine sanction. It is protection from the people who style themselves “protectors,” because the alternatives to “protection” are so ugly. The options set forth for unbelievers in Qur’an 9:29 are conversion, warfare, or subjugation as dhimmis, accepted with “willing submission.” Thus, in addition to rejecting […]
Indonesia: Islamic cleric misunderstood Islam, was top dog of jihad terror network
How did he miss all the peaceful teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah? “Indonesia police say aged cleric was terror chief,” from AFP, December 14 (thanks to JCB): SOLO, Indonesia (AFP) – Indonesian police on Tuesday revealed fresh details of the terrorism allegations against radical cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, saying he was the figurehead of […]
Indonesia: Prosecutors want to jail American accused of blasphemy, no arrests of “youths” who attacked him
The inconsistency, of course, is perfectly normal from the standpoint of Islamic supremacism. He deserved to be attacked, and there is no penalty for attacking him, because he is guilty of blasphemy. Sharia Alert from modern, moderate Indonesia. An update on this story. “Indonesia seeks jail for ‘blasphemous’ American,” from the Bangkok Post, December 14 […]
Indonesia: Couple caned for extramarital kiss
What fun they’ll have in France. Sharia Alert from modern, moderate Indonesia. “Couple Caned in Indonesia over Extramarital Kiss,” from AFP, December 10 (thanks to Twostellas): Indonesia. Two people were caned in Indonesia’s staunchly Muslim Aceh province on Friday after being caught having an extramarital kiss, a prosecutor said. Hundreds of people gathered to watch […]
Indonesia: Bomb placed in church, “perpetrators unknown”
Has anyone seen Tim McVeigh around lately? This must be his work. It couldn’t be the adherents of the Religion of Peace — that we know for sure. “Bomb in a church in Central Java, Archbishop calls for calm,” by Mathias Hariyadi for
Indonesia: Sharia vigilante violence rife in Aceh
This should come as no surprise. Since Sharia is believed to be the law of Allah, if the state is not imposing it, individual Muslims may believe themselves to be perfectly within their rights, and indeed, doing a positive good, if they enforce it themselves. “Sharia vigilante violence rife in Aceh: report,” by Sen Lam […]
U.S.-backed forces in Indonesia target Christians
“It is shameful that the US has renewed its ties with Kopassus when they continue to target churchmen and civilians merely for speaking out about the suffering of their people.” “US-backed elite Indonesian forces target church members and civilians,” from