Jejak Kasus Penodaan Agama di Indonesia

Summary

The video discusses the blasphemy cases in Indonesia, highlighting the 2016 sentencing of Jakarta's Governor Ahok to two years in prison for blasphemy, following a speech during a working visit. The video also covers other notable blasphemy cases, such as a Christian woman's conviction in Bali in 2013 for insulting Hindu religious offerings, and the repeated imprisonments of Lia Eden, who claimed divine guidance. Additionally, it mentions a controversial opinion poll published in 1990 that led to the imprisonment of media figure Arswendo Atmolodo, showcasing the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding religious offenses in Indonesia.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ahok, the Governor of DKI Jakarta, was sentenced to 2 years in prison for blasphemy following a speech during his working visit to the Thousand Islands in September 2016.
• 😀 Ahok's case is not an isolated incident of blasphemy in Indonesia, with several similar cases occurring in the past.
• 😀 The North Jakarta District Court found Basuki Cahaya Purnama (Ahok) guilty of violating Article 156a of the Indonesian Criminal Code on blasphemy.
• 😀 Ahok's conviction came after undergoing 23 trials before the final verdict was reached.
• 😀 In 2012, a Christian woman named Rusgani was sentenced to 14 months in prison for insulting a religious offering used in Hindu ceremonies in Bali.
• 😀 In 2006, Lia Eden was sentenced to 2 years in prison for blasphemy after claiming to receive guidance from the angel Gabriel and proclaiming to be God.
• 😀 Lia Eden was imprisoned again in 2009 for sending a letter to the President, which led to a sentence of 2 years and 6 months in prison.
• 😀 In 1990, the Monitor tabloid published a controversial opinion poll placing Arswendo Atmoloto as the 10th most admired figure, with Prophet Muhammad ranked 11th, which led to accusations of blasphemy from the Islamic community.
• 😀 As a result of the blasphemous poll, Arswendo Atmoloto was legally processed and sentenced to 5 years in prison.
• 😀 The cases highlight ongoing tensions in Indonesia surrounding accusations of blasphemy and the legal consequences for individuals found guilty.

Q & A

What event led to Ahok being sentenced to 2 years in prison?

Ahok, the Governor of DKI Jakarta, was sentenced to 2 years in prison for committing the crime of blasphemy following his speech during a working visit to the Thousand Islands at the end of September 2016.

What legal article did Ahok violate that led to his conviction?

Ahok was found guilty of violating Article 156a of the Indonesian Criminal Code, which deals with blasphemy.

How long did the trial process for Ahok take before he was sentenced?

The trial process for Ahok lasted for 23 trials before the panel of judges at the North Jakarta District Court sentenced him to 2 years in prison.

What other similar blasphemy cases have occurred in Indonesia?

Other blasphemy cases in Indonesia include the case of Rusgani, a Christian woman who was sentenced to 14 months in prison in 2013 for insulting canang, a religious offering used in Hindu ceremonies, and the case of Lia Eden, who was sentenced to prison multiple times for claiming to be God.

What was the sentence for Rusgani in the blasphemy case in Bali?

Rusgani was sentenced to 14 months in prison for her remarks insulting the canang, a religious symbol used in Hindu ceremonies.

Why was Lia Eden sentenced to prison multiple times?

Lia Eden was sentenced to prison for blasphemy after she claimed to receive guidance from the angel Gabriel and claimed to be God. She was sentenced twice, first in 2006 and again in 2009.

What specific action by Lia Eden led to her 2009 sentence?

Lia Eden was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in 2009 after she sent a letter to the president in the name of God, which led to her conviction.

What was the controversy surrounding the opinion poll published by the Monitor tabloid in 1990?

In 1990, the Monitor tabloid published an opinion poll where Arswendo Atmoloto was ranked as the 10th most admired figure, while the Prophet Muhammad was ranked 11th. This was seen by many in the Islamic community as blasphemous and defamatory, leading to legal action against Arswendo.

What was the legal consequence for Arswendo Atmoloto after the opinion poll was published?

Arswendo Atmoloto was processed legally and sentenced to 5 years in prison for the blasphemous content of the opinion poll published by the Monitor tabloid.

How does the case of Ahok reflect the issue of blasphemy laws in Indonesia?

The case of Ahok highlights the controversial use of blasphemy laws in Indonesia, where individuals have been sentenced to prison for remarks considered insulting to religion, raising debates about freedom of speech and religious tolerance in the country.