Miris! Intoleransi dalam Beragama Masih Terjadi di Indonesia [Metro Siang]

Summary

A Christian community in Tangerang, Banten, has faced severe difficulties in securing a place to worship due to harassment and administrative obstacles. Despite their efforts to build a prayer house, the community encountered resistance from local residents and faced bureaucratic delays in obtaining the necessary permits. The issue was reported to Vice President Gibran Rakabumi, highlighting the broader concerns of religious intolerance in Indonesia. Authorities are working to find a new location for the church and emphasize communication between religious groups to maintain peace and ensure religious freedom.

Takeaways

• 😀 Intolerance cases still occur in Indonesia, including the recent ban on worship by Christian congregations in Tangerang, Banten.
• 😀 The Christian congregation in Tangerang reported their case to Vice President Gibran Rakabumi through the Maswapres complaint center.
• 😀 Hundreds of Christians worshipping at the Yayasan Persekutuan Oikumene Church are still struggling to exercise their right to worship.
• 😀 The congregation has been facing obstacles in obtaining the necessary permits for a place of worship since last year.
• 😀 On November 13, the congregation visited the State Palace to report their difficulties with Vice President Gibran Rakabumi.
• 😀 In April 2024, they were persecuted by a group of around 100 people, which was recorded and went viral, as they gathered for worship at the Yayasan building.
• 😀 The congregation's building project has faced significant delays in obtaining permits, with no resolution as of now.
• 😀 Local residents have also opposed the congregation's worship activities in the area, preventing them from using the Yayasan building for prayer.
• 😀 The congregation has expressed frustration with the prolonged bureaucratic process, particularly in relation to permit approvals from the FKUB (Forum for Religious Harmony).
• 😀 The Tangerang government is attempting to resolve the situation by finding a new location for the church and ensuring better communication among religious communities to maintain peace.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the transcript?

The main issue is the intolerance faced by the Christian community in Tangerang, Banten, as they struggle to obtain a place to worship due to resistance from local residents and delays in obtaining the necessary permits.

How did the Christian community express their frustrations regarding the lack of a worship place?

The Christian community expressed their frustrations by reporting their case to Vice President Gibran Rakabumi through the Posco complaint service and later meeting with him at the Presidential Palace to highlight their difficulties.

What kind of harassment did the Christian community face?

The community faced harassment from a group of around 100 people who opposed their worship activities. The harassment included verbal and physical intimidation, as well as an attempt to block them from gathering.

What specific event triggered the viral video regarding the harassment?

The viral video was triggered by an incident on April 30, 2024, when the Christian community was attempting to gather for worship in a building they were converting into a church. The video, which showed the harassment, was shared by public figure Adi Armando.

What obstacle has the Christian community encountered in their efforts to obtain a place of worship?

The Christian community has encountered bureaucratic delays in obtaining the necessary permits to use a building for worship. Despite starting the process a year ago, the permits have not been issued, preventing them from establishing a church.

What solution has the local government proposed for this issue?

The local government has suggested relocating the Christian community to a new location for worship and is also working to find an appropriate site for building a church, with discussions involving both Muslim and non-Muslim leaders to ensure harmony.

How long has the Christian community been trying to obtain a place of worship?

The Christian community has been attempting to secure a place of worship since April 30, 1995, when their church was established. However, they are still facing challenges to this day, particularly with the new building project.

What did the Christian community want to highlight through their interaction with the Vice President?

Through their interaction with the Vice President, the Christian community wanted to highlight the ongoing difficulties they faced in securing a place of worship and the discriminatory obstacles preventing them from practicing their religion freely.

What was the government's stance on resolving the conflict?

The government has stated that the issue has been resolved and is actively searching for a new location for the church. They have also facilitated communication between religious communities to ensure peaceful resolution and prevent further conflicts.

How did the local residents react to the Christian community's efforts to hold religious activities in their building?

Local residents reacted negatively, with some opposing the Christian community’s activities, leading to the harassment and blocking of worship services. There was significant resistance from the surrounding community to the idea of allowing the building to be used as a place of worship.