In Indonesia religious violence has been on the rise for the past few years but the recent brutal attack on the Ahmadiyah sect has focused national attention on the problem. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called for disbanding any Muslim groups involved in violence. But as VOA's Brian Padden reports from Jakarta, there is growing concern that religious intolerance could threaten Indonesia's stability and democratic development.
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A film about religious tolerance in Indonesia has been pulled from a major TV network after an Islamist group warned the film could trigger nationwide violence. Question Mark tackles the issue of religious harmony by showing a Buddhist family, a Muslim family and a woman who converts to Christianity, all living together. But the Islamic Defenders Front, a group with a history of violence, siad the message of pluralism is dangerous. The organisation says it is insulting to show a Muslim playing the role of Jesus in a church play. The group has forced one of Indonesia's main television channels not to air the film. Salim Alatas, from the Islamic Defenders Front said: "We are worried that if Muslims feel insulted there will be burning and rioting, that's what we have to prevent. "That's why the SCTV channel has cancelled the showing because they were afraid." The Indonesian press council says Question Mark is educational because it can teach people about Indonesian values that tend to be forgotten. The council wants the film, which was shown in theatres, to be broadcast on television. Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Jakarta.
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Is Pastor Palti wrong? Did you know Indonesia as a nation started off as a great example upholding religious freedom. Standing outside his forcibly-closed church talking to CSW, Pastor Palti paints a worryingly different picture. CSW investigated increasing levels of religious persecution in the country during a fact-finding visit to Indonesia this summer, and found an increasing trend of forced church closures. During the visit, our team made a short film to help you understand the issues. Watch CSW's 3-minute Indonesia film Watch the film to help you understand the issues. You can also sign-up to the bi-monthly Response newsletter for short articles about CSW's responses to global religious persecution.
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In Indonesia recent attacks on churches and other minorities have raised concerns about the rise of conservative Islamic groups. One region where tensions have been running high between Christians and Muslims is the Jakarta suburb of Bekasi - where recently a church member was stabbed. For many it is further evidence of religious intolerance, which the government is under increasing pressure to tackle. ( news.bbc.co.uk )
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April 1999 It's no wonder inhabitants are risking their lives to leave a Place where there is so much death. Rare video captures a mob wielding machetes and fire-bombing houses. "I took out my sword and took off four heads," says one gang member. 50000 Muslims gather at the dock to escape, clambering up makeshift ropes onto an overcrowded ship. Christians soon arrive on another boat, refugees from a different island. They are chased back to their ship. The army is all that stands between the factions. Many accuse local criminals of exploiting religious tension to gain power in the vacuum left by Suharto. The migration policies that forced the archipelago together are now falling apart, and the islands are left hanging together by a fine political thread. Produced by ABC Australia Distributed by Journeyman Pictures
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CORRECTION : ISLAM CAME TO INDONESIA IN 7th CENTURY,NOT 17th CENTURY !!! The reason I'm making this video is to respond the ignorant and stupid comments of people who do not know about the history of religions living in Indonesia.exp : "Islam has killed many non-Muslims in Indonesia ! " really ? Do you find the evidence? , or you just watch and hear the propaganda news abroad ?. precisely in Indonesia,religious activities are protected by the government, both of religions that have been recognized as an official religion or religion not officially recognized.Indonesian people whatever their religion is very religious society, this proves there are no temples or houses of worship were destroyed, while many Indonesian people no longer embrace that religions.so anyone who wants to give a comment insulting Indonesia and religions that exist in this video, chances are I will not accept that comments, except comments which explains more about the history of religions in Indonesia..Please be Advise !!!
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"State & Religion in Indonesia" Discussion held on Nov 29 2007, KSHG Münster, Germany Organized by Dewi Candraningrum on behalf of Muhammadiyah Special Branch Germany & Maarif Institute Jakarta Speakers: 1. Dr. Luthfi Assyaukanie (Research Fellow Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Board of Trustee Maarif Institute Jakarta) "Rethinking Secularism" 2. Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani, (Master Student in Uni Bremen researching on European Law, Young Muhammadiyah Cadre) "State Neutrality in the Indonesian Religious Life" 3. Ahmad-Norma Permata (PhD student Uni Munster researching on PKS in Indonesia) "Moslem Political Society and Democratization Process in Indonesia" Moderator: Edi Wahyu Srimulyono, (PhD Student, Universität Dusseldorf) Reporter: Edith Koesoemawiria (Deutsche Welle)
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Human rights activists and religious scholars in Indonesia are demanding the release of a man who wrote on Facebook that he did not believe in God. Alexander An, a 31-year-old civil servant, is facing five years in prison after being charged with defamation of religion. He says he started to question the existence of God when he was a child. Although the country is officially secular, every Indonesian has to have a religion and register himself according to one of the official five religions. Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Dharmasraya in West Sumatra.
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Religious intolerance and violence are on the rise in Indonesia. Hardline muslims are persecuting members of an Islamic sect, apparently with official backing. The ABC's exclusive footage shows military and police intelligence officers planning with muslim clerics to take over mosques belonging to the Ahmadiyah sect. Last week three parcel bombs were sent to different locations in Jakarta seriously wounding a police officer, in what were thought to be separate acts of religious intolerance. Indonesia correspondent Helen Brown reports. australianetwork.com
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Clash of Faiths in Indonesia 1 of 2 - BBC Our World Documentary, recorded 25.09.2010 After the death of Suharto in Indonesia, the country became a secular democratic state. This has fueled the fire of religious conflict in the country, as Islam is becoming the dominant majority. Tensions are rising between the Muslims and other faiths who want to practice in public. The state is starting to step in after 44 people are killed in riot between Christians and Muslims. We are shown a heated confrontation between a group of local muslim radicals and a group of christians that try and open a Church in the area. The leader of the Islamic group accuses the Christian Priest of "trying to prostitute his religion". The Our World reporters ask the question, why is this happening??? One interviewed Sociologist believes it is because many political, religious and ideological groups were suppressed under Suharto, including the Islamists, and now that they are the dominant force in the region, they are seeking a similar form of control, which is causing the problem of religious sectarian violence to grow at a terrifying rate.
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What was the religion of Jesus...?? Jesus never say my religion is Christian, or Moses said i'm Judaism....Jesus never bring the Gospel of Mat, Mark, Luke and John...but he preach his own gospel from God...that's why we call him the God's Word, the same as Muhammad, Moses and all prophets of God....Peace....
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Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Indonesia's Maluku province on efforts to rebuild relations between Muslim and Christian communities after years of bloodshed.
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Clash of Faiths in Indonesia 2 of 2 - BBC Our World Documentary, recorded 25.09.2010 After the death of Suharto in Indonesia, the country became a secular democratic state. This has fueled the fire of religious conflict in the country, as Islam is becoming the dominant majority. Tensions are rising between the Muslims and other faiths who want to practice in public. The state is starting to step in after 44 people are killed in riot between Christians and Muslims. We are shown a heated confrontation between a group of local muslim radicals and a group of christians that try and open a Church in the area. The leader of the Islamic group accuses the Christian Priest of "trying to prostitute his religion". The Our World reporters ask the question, why is this happening??? One interviewed Sociologist believes it is because many political, religious and ideological groups were suppressed under Suharto, including the Islamists, and now that they are the dominant force in the region, they are seeking a similar form of control, which is causing the problem of religious sectarian violence to grow at a terrifying rate.
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The Future Of Political Islam In Indonesia And Its Contribution To Regional Stability Dr. HM Hidayat Nur Wahid, MA, Chairman of the People`s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia.
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This clip from Struggle for the Soul of Islam: Inside Indonesia explores Indonesia's long history of moderation in its practice of Islam, the cultural traditions and the difference in how Islam spread in Indonesia versus other countries. A potential model for Muslim democracy emerges in Indonesia if it can succeed in containing the terrorist threat. This film is part of the PBS Series America at a Crossroads and airs at 10 PM on April 19th. Visit www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads for more information.
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During the Christmas vacation early 2009 a group of disciples of Sri Chinmoy visited the famous Borobudur monument on the island of Java. Although the weather was not perfect we had a great time experiencing the great Buddhist site with over 2 million stones and more than 500 Buddha sculptures and the whole story of Buddha's live and his many incarnations in stone carvings. This video brings you some impressions we had early in the morning as well as explanations by our tour guide Sri Darmanto.
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8 January 2001 Arguably globalisation did everyone a favour by melting down the economy of Indonesia because it laid bare a lot of despotism and corruption, The tragedy is that globalisation didn't just flatten the crony capitalists, but also the ordinary people who had just been working hard according to the local rules. The question now is whether institutions like the IMF can take advantage of the moment, or whether it will squash them into the ground; whether ultimately the IMF cares only about the interests of powerful countries and corporations....
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March 1997 We examine the rising tensions in Indonesia. A Buddhist temple is engulfed in flames as a frenzied mob yells abuse. They have found a target for their anger: the 3% Chinese population which controls 70% of private wealth. Saturday night in Jakarta: the rich attend the opening of Fashion Café. Ethnic Chinese rub shoulders with Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell. Miles away in a rural kampong, a young ethnic Indonesian tells bitterly of how her parents' home was bulldozed to make way for development. Muslim and impoverished, she blames the Chinese for her problems. Chipping away at his handicap on manicured golf course, Chinese billionaire, Bob Hasan, denounces the rioting as "communist motivated" and "small, small". But Brabit Medatema shows us the charred and blackened interior of the Buddhist temple he helped to build. When his home was attacked by the mob all he could do was escape with his family. Huddling in church, Chinese Christians fared no better. In an attempt to quell increasing resentment, many Chinese are converting to Islam. Without bodyguards and high walls, the ordinary Chinese pay the price for the success of their wealthier compatriots. Produced by ABC Australia Distributed by Journeyman Pictures
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An old indonesian religious song by Bimbo. lyric is taken from the Taufik Ismail's poetries. Very very meaningful. invite us to come closer to Allah's path.
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CNN report on Sen. Obama's Indonesia school which he attended as a child. It isn't an Islamic madrassah as some Obama foes charged but a regular public school
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