Religion

Televangelism comes to regional Indonesia

The Islamic headscarf is now compulsory in many high schools

This man’s message is simple — four wives are better for business than one

The village of Oelua proves that Indonesians can live with difference.

Are recent fatwa evidence that moderate Islam is a myth?

Observing social change in Papua

Ki Ageng Balak: a friend for those in trouble with the law.

Liberal Islamic groups have prompted a backlash.

Woman who claims to speak to angel Gabriel tests ‘constitutional rights’.

Hindu-Balinese identity is enforced through pork meatballs and praying competitions.

Chinese Confucianism is recognised again as an official religion.

Missionaries and the military co-operate in converting the Asmat to Christianity.

Veiling has become a highly politicised practice in Indonesia.

Eve Warburton

Would the real Indonesian Islam please stand up?

The Islamic sect Ahmadiyah has been under official pressure and violent attack.

Some Christian and Muslim leaders view the new Ministerial Decree on Houses of Worship as restrictive.

Islamic liberalism: cause or consequence of the ‘conservative turn’?

Post-earthquake, Klaten villagers receive laughing therapy through wayang.