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Is Indonesia a tolerant country?
Indonesia is the most tolerant Muslim-majority in the world, the country’s vice-president Jusuf Kalla recently claimed in a Christmas Day speech in Aceh. “There’s no [conflict] here that compares with anything in any other country. We live together the most harmoniously,” Kalla said.
Which countries do not allow freedom of religion?
Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan have significant restrictions against the practice of religion in general, and other countries like China discourage it on a wide basis. Several countries in Asia establish a state religion, with Islam (usually Sunni Islam) being the most common, followed by Buddhism.
How did Indonesia protect religious freedom?
The constitution provides a guarantee of freedom of religion and the right to worship according to one’s own beliefs but states citizens must accept restrictions established by law to protect the rights of others and, as noted in the constitution, to satisfy “just demands based upon considerations of morality.
Why do most Muslims live in Indonesia?
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim-majority country, with approximately 231 million adherents. Islam in Indonesia is considered to have gradually spread through merchant activities by Arab Muslim traders, adoption by local rulers, and the influence of Sufism since the 13th century.
Why is Indonesian tolerance important?
Because the nature of tolerance to other religions is a major prerequisite for every individual who wants a peaceful and peaceful life, so that will be realized interaction and good understanding among religious communities. Religion in Indonesia plays an important role in people’s lives.
Does Indonesia have freedom of religion?
The Indonesian constitution provides some degree of freedom of religion. The government generally respects religious freedom for the six officially recognized religions (Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism) and/or folks religion. All religions have equal rights before the law.
What is the religious beliefs of Indonesia?
In the 2018 Indonesian governmental statistics, 86.7\% of Indonesians identified themselves as Muslim (with Sunnis about 99\%, Shias about 1\% and Ahmadis 0.2\%), 7.6\% Protestant Christian, 3.12\% Catholic Christian, 1.74\% Hindu, 0.77\% Buddhist, 0.03\% Confucians, 0.04\% others.
What are Indonesian beliefs?
Religion in Indonesia
| Percentage share (of total population) | Absolute numbers (in millions) | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 87.2 | 207.2 |
| Protestant | 6.9 | 16.5 |
| Catholic | 2.9 | 6.9 |
| Hindu | 1.7 | 4.0 |
How is the tolerance in Indonesia?
Indonesia is considered a model state for diversity and tolerance, but there are increasing indications that Islamists are gaining more influence in the most populous Muslim country in the world. Far more Muslims live in Indonesia than in the Middle East.
What are the implications of the Indonesia crisis for Australia?
The crisis in Indonesia has significant implications for Australia because Indonesia is now a major strategic and economic partner for Australia. Indonesia has an important role in the Asia-Pacific region where Australia’s crucial interests lie.
Will the crisis in Indonesia trigger a ‘People Power’ movement?
The crisis has raised the possibility that many ordinary Indonesian people may join in spontaneous or organised movements of mass protest, perhaps even a ‘people’s power’ movement like the one that toppled President Marcos of the Philippines.
Why are there 125 million Indonesians under 30 years old?
This has resulted in a large population group (around half of the total population, thus 125 million Indonesians) that is below the age of thirty years old, which -potentially- is productive and therefore can function as the engine of the national economy.
What percentage of the Indonesian population is Muslim?
Approximately 87.2 percent of the total Indonesian population – or 207.2 million individuals in absolute numbers – is Muslim. However, Indonesia is not an Islamic nation (only in the special region of Aceh on the northern tip of Sumatra Islamic Sharia law is being applied).