JAKARTA, Indonesia (RNS) Seeing reports of yet another gruesome murder in the name of Islam is enough to make you turn away. But the Islam you see here might just be enough to deserve another look.

SEMARANG, INDONESIA -- Much has been written claiming that Islam is a religion of peace. Even if so in theory, Muslim benevolence seems to be sadly lacking in ...

By ratifying that convention, Indonesia agreed to comply with all the provisions of that treaty, including that, "Everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

Restrictions on religious practice are far from uncommon in today’s world. The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has found that 64 nations, about one in three among the countries and territories ...

02/06/2025 February 6, 2025. In Indonesia, it is legally required to specify a religion on official documents. Nonbelievers say they are being discriminated against.