Regulating worship
Some Christian and Muslim leaders view the new Ministerial Decree on Houses of Worship as restrictive.
Freedom of religion ... within limits
Freedom of religion … within limits
One Step Forward
Indonesia has made only some legislative progress toward religious freedom, but the greatest freedom is the openness of debate.
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Review: Bridges of Friendship
May 17, 2019 - ANITA DEWI
An excellent reminder of the strength and importance of relationships between people of different cultures
Aging remarkably
May 16, 2019 - DUNCAN GRAHAM
A lifelong activist and retired midwife is teaching her peers to stay engaged… and not burden their children
Passing it on
May 02, 2019 - LISA FAVAZZO
On a recent study trip, journalism student Lisa Favazzo met two people giving back to their communities in extraordinary ways
A temple to populist nationalism
Apr 29, 2019 - IAN CHALMERS
Sukarno’s gravesite is very popular but there is much irony in the way his memory is celebrated
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