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Indonesia
Pew Forum Releases Landmark Survey of International Religious Freedom
70 percent of the world lives in areas with high restrictions on religion, report says.
December 16, 2009
What's in a Name?
Christians in Southeast Asia debate their right to refer to God as Allah.
July 28, 2009
Persecution: What Happened in 2007
As Christians mark the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, the president of Open Doors USA gives an update.
November 9, 2007
Christianity Today News Briefs 
Burned churches in Nigeria and Indonesia, plus a Baptist Foundation of Arizona update.
October 18, 2006
Equal Opportunity Execution
Plus: Christians in Lebanon, Bill Hybels, and more articles from online sources around the world.
August 15, 2006
Walking the Talk After Tsunami
In a region known for its hostility to the church, Christian relief work is building bridges with Muslims.
March 1, 2006
Christmas Attacks Suspected
Indonesia's Christians dig bomb pits to prep for terrorist assaults over weekend.
December 22, 2005
Christian Teens Beheaded in Indonesia
Attacks only the latest in effort to "exterminate the Christian community" in the Poso area.
November 1, 2005
First Waves of Relief
Muslim-Christian hostilities. Competing for qualified labor. Handling record donations. These are just three obstacles Christian aid groups must navigate.
January 17, 2005
Bent but Not Broken
A pummeled church helps bury the dead and bring life to those who remain.
January 14, 2005
Indonesian Christians in NYC Gather Money, Pray for Spiritual Healing
Church thankful that few friends and family were in worst-hit areas.
January 3, 2005
Tsunami Survivors Desperate for Aid
Christian groups worldwide mobilize massive relief effort to South Asia.
December 1, 2004
Presbyterian Pastor Killed While Preaching in Indonesia
Plus: Sloan opponents say they have enough regents' votes to oust Baylor president, RQ's offspring, Kristof's at it again, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
July 1, 2004
Death Toll Rises Above 30 As Unholy War Continues in Indonesia
Plus: Toledo priest accused of killing nun, Britain's new religious education guidelines, looking for Noah's ark, and other stories from online sources around the world.
April 1, 2004
Christian Villages Burn Again in Central Indonesia
Protective armed forces are withdrawn before the attack
August 1, 2002
Christians Under Threat in Central Indonesia
Jihad fighters foiled in initial bid to massacre Tentena Christians.
December 1, 2001
The Hard-Won Lessons of Terror and Persecution
Overseas Christians reflect on painful experiences
September 1, 2001
The Violent Face of Jihad in Indonesia
What you can do to help persecuted Christians in Indonesia
April 23, 2001
Persecuted Indonesian Christians Evacuated
"International Christian Concern and Christian Aid raising $1.2 million to rescue 7,000."
March 1, 2001
Indonesian Province's Anniversary Protest Controlled
Violence was anticipated from independence fighters who massacred non-Papuan Christians last month.
December 1, 2000
Indonesia: Ambon's Wounded
Governor, others decline to intervene in jihad attacks.
November 13, 2000
Indonesian Island Attacks Go Unnoticed
World ignoring plight of Christians in Ambon, visitors say.
August 21, 2000
Daily Life in the Maluku Islands: Chaos Fear and the Threat of Violence
Christians plead for international monitoring to prevent Jihad raids, and more aid for refugees.
August 1, 2000
Churches Put Pressure for Swift Action to Calm Maluku Violence
Indonesian army joining in attacks on Christians.
July 21, 2000
Ministries Intensify As East Timorese Refugee Camps Grow
Evangelicals working furiously to meet physical and spiritual needs
December 6, 1999
Minister: Christians bring discrimination on themselves
Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali blamed Christians for the closure of some churches in the country, saying that they have politicized an issue that is purely administrative in nature. (The Jakarta Post)
In Indonesia, Envisioning a Larger Role for Religion at School
Millions of children in Indonesian elementary schools may no longer have separate science classes starting in June, the beginning of their next school year, if the government approves a curriculum overhaul that would merge science and social studies with other classes so more time can be devoted to religious education. (NYT)
Asian Tigers and Megachurches
Christian populations have become crucially important to a region central to the global economy. The Pacific Rim is building a Christian Arc. (RCR)
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