Posts with tag: Intolerance
Is West Sumatra on the verge of an intolerance and violent extremism crisis?
Law, Religion, SecurityThere are indications of growing intolerance and violent extremism in West Sumatra. A new law could make matters worse.
Ahmadiyah mosque attack exposes challenges of peacebuilding in West Kalimantan
Human Rights, ReligionWhy was there only a very limited local civil society response to last year's attack on an Ahmadiyah mosque in West Kalimantan?
Religious freedom, harmony or moderation? Government attempts to manage diversity
Law, Religion, Society, Top StoriesThe government has recently promoted the concept of 'religious moderation' in its attempts to manage religious diversity in Indonesia. But there are several problems with the approach.
A solution to conflict over houses of worship at last?
Human Rights, Law, Policies, Politics, ReligionConflicts over houses of worship are caused in part by a problematic legal framework – this may be about to change
Talking Indonesia: religious harmony
Policy in Focus, Religion, Talking IndonesiaHow have Inter-Religious Harmony Forums (FKUB) performed in tackling religious disputes and promoting tolerance? Dr Dave McRae chats to Ihsan Ali-Fauzi in a special Policy in Focus episode of Talking Indonesia.
Involving the military in managing religious harmony betrays the spirit of reformasi
Politics, Religion, SecurityData on Religious Harmony Forums (FKUB) shows that many Indonesian communities are quite capable of discussing and managing religious difference, writes Ihsan Ali Fauzi.
The politics of the label 'radical'
Analysis, Politics, Religion, Security, SocietyThe Indonesian government has recently issued a decree on addressing "radicalism" among civil servants. Kate Grealy warns that vague definitions of radicalism mean there is a risk the policy could be used to silence the government's opponents.
Sign of the times? Indonesia takes the (halal) cake
Analysis, Religion, SocietyIt was only a matter of time before Indonesia its own controversy around cakes and religious freedom. Dr Stewart Fenwick examines the incident and looks at why it prompted such a strong backlash.
PSI, minorities and the diaspora vote
2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Political partiesNew party PSI performed particularly well among overseas voters. Dr Dina Afrianty and Dr Monika Winarnita look at why it was popular with the diaspora but failed to meet the legislative threshold at home, and what this might mean for its future.