Indonesia

Another Severe Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Killing 98

Another Severe Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Killing 98
This earthquake struck the tourist island of Lombok, killing 98 people and injuring hundreds. Though very popular with visitors, those killed in the earthquake, Sunday, were Indonesian nationals. Officials are still searching for missing people among the rubble and estimate that the number of dead and injured persons will climb.

Indonesia: Death Toll ‘Unimaginable’ if Bomb Had Exploded Inside Church

Indonesia: Death Toll ‘Unimaginable’ if Bomb Had Exploded Inside Church
The leader of one of the Indonesian church most badly damaged by the suicide bombing attacks last Sunday, 13 May, has said he “can’t imagine” how much greater the damage could have been had the attacker detonated the bomb insidethe church.

Fearing Deportation, a Third Indonesian Christian Seeks Sanctuary in a NJ Church

Fearing Deportation, a Third Indonesian Christian Seeks Sanctuary in a NJ Church
A third undocumented Indonesian has sought sanctuary in his New Jersey church, saying he fears deportation to his native country because Christians suffer persecution there.

Indonesian Church Forced to Cancel Reformation Event

Indonesian Church Forced to Cancel Reformation Event
Muslim objections prompted the cancellation of an Indonesian prayer service meant to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation last week. The act renewed concerns over deteriorating tolerance in the nation once known for religious freedom.