Oppressed Christians To Worship In Jakarta D-G’s Mansion?
We have noted, without any obvious delight, how Jakarta’s new Deputy Governor, Sandiaga Uno, is eager to promote ‘shariah tourism’ in the city.
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But how about his latest statement, that the super-posh mansion allocated to him as his ‘official residence’ in the capital’s classy Kuningan district, will now be ‘open 24 hours a day and seven days a week‘ for ‘Quran study groups?’
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/10/23/deputy-governors-official-residence-open-for-religious-activities.html
If that were all he said, non-Muslims would rightly be concerned.
BUT…
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…good to see that he was careful to add ‘and citizens activities,” and – wait for it…
‘for Christian citizens who wanted to hold Sunday services..
And let’s not forget that in modern Indonesia there are some ‘Christian citizens‘ who may not only ‘want‘ but also desperately NEED somewhere to hold Sunday services!
There’s the congregation of Filadelfia HKBP church…
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…and there’s the congregation of GKI Yasmin church..…
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…who still, years after they were shamelessly prevented from using their churches to worship God, come together, every other Sunday, to hold services on the street, across from President Jokowi’s palace, services I sometimes attend.
Will our new Deputy Governor drop by next month, to extend an invitation?
Kezia 09:50 on October 24, 2017 Permalink |
Why not?
It is sad to see those poor Christians who have done nothing wrong so badly treated. Always they keep a seat vacant, hoping Jokowi will walk over from his palace to join them. He has never come. Thank you Ross.
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Santi 10:07 on October 24, 2017 Permalink |
I think it is good what you say.
It will show that Jakarta is still a Pancasila city where we can all be free in our religions.
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Astuti 10:25 on October 24, 2017 Permalink |
Same like always you give us a good idea but same like always I believe it will not happen.
Terima kasih Ross!
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JazPen 10:41 on October 24, 2017 Permalink |
This is the kind of stuff I like to read.
Its about time you got back to your good old form.
Keep at it Ross
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