Dozens of churches closed or demolished in Indonesia

September 30, 2011

Over 50 Christian churches have been shut down or demolished in Indonesia since January 2010, according to the Jakarta Christian Communication Forum. In most cases, the closing of churches has followed protests by Islamic fundamentalists.

3% of the nation’s 228.5 million people are Catholics, according to Vatican statistics. 6% are Protestant, and 86% are Muslim.

 

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Further information:

• Churches shut down or demolished: the subtle pressures on Indonesian Christians (Fides)