Stories About ‘Religion’

The following stories talk about the subject ‘Religion’.

Gender Jihad

Friday, November 18th, 2011, by David. 9 Comments

An intelligent young woman on the discourse and interplays of how things are constituted and gendered.


Indonesia’s Religious Violence

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, by David. 51 Comments

Andreas Harsono on whether Muslim journalists cover up or distort stories of religious violence.


Pancasila Education

Monday, May 16th, 2011, by benlaksana. 9 Comments

Re-emphasising the need for Pancasila based education values to deal with the rise of religious radical groups in Indonesia.


Reforming Morality

Monday, March 7th, 2011, by benlaksana. 17 Comments

A secular based moral education system is the way forward for Indonesia, says Ben.


On the Rampage

Monday, December 13th, 2010, by David. 12 Comments

Rampage by militant groups in in Bandung & Tasikmalaya, while a senior Democrat Party figure calls for their banning.


Jamasan, Larung Ageng, Sedekah Bumi & Manten Kucing

Friday, November 26th, 2010, by David. 7 Comments

Local government in Wonogiri withdraws funding for three traditional Javanese cultural ceremonies, while in Tulungagung a fourth practice is under threat.


Merapi Refugees & Ganjuran Church, Bantul

Monday, November 15th, 2010, by David. 13 Comments

On 8th November about 15 white clad men descended on the Ganjuran Sacred Heart Church in Sumbermulyo village, Bambanglipuro, Bantul, Yogyakarta, and demanded that dozens of Merapi volcano refugees that were being given shelter in the church, - those of them who were Muslim, - leave forthwith.


Official, Recognized Religions

Friday, October 1st, 2010, by David. 10 Comments

Nineteen 'local' religions clamouring for state recognition says the NU, but the God of Indonesia is a jealous being.


PKS Watch: Jazuli Juwaini

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, by David. 6 Comments

Justice Party (PKS) politician Jazuli Juwaini's bloodthirsty salivating over the supposed death of Pastor Bob Old.


Suryadharma Ali on Discrimination

Monday, September 27th, 2010, by David. 6 Comments

Who is winning the race to build the most houses of worship: proof minorities are not discriminated against.


God Needs a Spin Doctor

Monday, September 6th, 2010, by tania. 155 Comments

Whether God is relevant now, physical and intellectual evolution leaving God in the past.


Top Tweeter: Fahira Idris

Monday, August 30th, 2010, by David. 3 Comments

The world's most inspiring 'tweeter' is Fahira Idris it seems; her battles with FPI leader Habib Rizieq.


Ramadan Quizzes & Sinetron

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010, by David. 5 Comments

The onslaught of Ramadan religiosity on television approaches; the mixture of consumerism and faith.


Sex Change Operations, etc

Thursday, July 29th, 2010, by David. 17 Comments

A new round of fatwas from the MUI, sperm donation, organ donation, sex change operations.


Koko Liem vs Anton Medan

Sunday, July 18th, 2010, by David. 16 Comments

Chinese celebrity preacher Koko Liem hits the big time; brawler Anton Medan unhappy.


Garut Ahmadiyah

Sunday, July 18th, 2010, by David. 19 Comments

Looking for deviants in unlikely places, the pursuit of Ahmadiyah in backwoods West Java.


Legalized Gambling & Casinos

Monday, July 12th, 2010, by David. 22 Comments

Legalised gambling in Indonesia a boon to state revenue or creator of social misery.


South Park Episode 201

Monday, April 26th, 2010, by David. 31 Comments

Indonesians weigh in on the South Park prophet [censored] bear suit controversy.


Free Stuff in Indonesia

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010, by Chris. 4 Comments

The many low-cost or free tourist attractions in the cities of Jakarta and Surabaya.


Marriage Age for Girls

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010, by Ross. 183 Comments

How young can girls be married, NU issues fatwa allowing for marriage below the age of consent.


Obama Visit

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, by David. 51 Comments

Howling opposition and worshipful support of the visit of president Obama to Indonesia.


Kawin Campur Bride Prices

Sunday, February 21st, 2010, by David. 174 Comments

Foreign men marrying Indonesian women and a $50,000 security guarantee.


Bekasi Bigots

Sunday, February 21st, 2010, by Ross. 196 Comments

Sectarian mapping of cities to prevent conflict, as another church, in Bekasi, is closed.


Ujian Nasional Plus in Depok

Thursday, February 18th, 2010, by David. 6 Comments

Criteria for passing in Depok schools, Ujian Nasional test results plus religious knowledge.


Heresy Law Challenge

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010, by David. 26 Comments

Constitutional Court hears case on free interpretation of religions, a human right or recipe for anarchy.


Hantu Puncak Datang Bulan

Thursday, February 4th, 2010, by David. 13 Comments

Murderous menstruating zombies in soft-porn horror flick "Hantu Puncak Datang Bulan".


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