Category - Indonesia

Obama seen as a sign of hope by Indonesian religious leaders

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:54:40 +0000

An Indonesian religious leader has told a visiting World Council of Churches delegation that Christians in his country see the US Democratic Party presidential candidate, Barack Obama, as a sign of hope.

Binding Indonesia's religious wounds

Maurice Malanes — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:55:35 +0000

The concrete wall behind the altar of the Christian Church of Central Sulawesi in Palu, Indonesia, is testimony to the depth of conflict there writes Maurice Malanes. But now peace is being given a chance.

UK Government 'must compensate' East Timor

agency reporter — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:13:27 +0000

A Catholic advocacy and development agency has called on the British government to fulfil its responsibilities to the people of East Timor, following a quarter-century of violence during which the UK supplied arms to Indonesia.

Churches' solidarity visit to Indonesia will focus on reconciliation work

agency reporter — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:00:54 +0000

Churches working for and end to outbreaks of ethnic and religious conflict in Indonesia will receive a solidarity visit from an international ecumenical delegation sent by the World Council of Churches.

Church agency calls on East Timor government to back reform

staff writers — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:57:53 +0000

The church development agency CAFOD, says that the world’s newest nation in the 21st century, East Timor, has been successful in running its first election . Now the Timorese Government must start delivering for the poor.

Indonesian Christian women released from jail sentence

staff writers — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:56:07 +0000

Three Indonesian Christian women, who had been serving prison sentences for running a Sunday School attended voluntarily by Muslims, have been freed from jail after two years of a three-year sentence.

Assistance comes from churches as Indonesia faces flooding

staff writers — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:48:53 +0000

Heavy rains in Jakarta, Indonesia, have caused severe flooding, marooning many people in their homes and work places. Water rose to a height of nearly four metres in some parts of the city, much of which lies below sea level - writes Ferne Burkhardt from Mennonite World Conference (MWC)communications office.

Muslims help with Christmas celebrations in Indonesia

staff writers — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:38:03 +0000

Christmas celebrations for Christians went off peacefully across the majority Islamic nation of Indonesia - with the help of Muslim organizations.

Protestant leader framed says human rights group

staff writers — Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:00:00 +0000

Jubilee Campaign, the Christian-based human rights organisation has exposed the use of false evidence in the case against a persecuted Christian leader.