23 September 2010

Increasing violence against Christians in Indonesia

Thirty Christian churches have been attacked in Indonesia this year, according to a statement issued September 23 by Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

The organization, which draws attention to the persecution of Christians around the world, noted: Churches in Indonesia, particularly West Java, are facing an increasing campaign of intimidation and harassment by extremist Islamist groups. [Catholic Culture] Read more [via National Secular Society]