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 practice in much of the world.

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.

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

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 ...

Pope Francis on Sept. 4 delivered a sharp warning that "distortion of religion" fuels extremism, intolerance and violence and urged Indonesia to double down on its long tradition of coexistence ...