Persecution Unveiled Cause: 'We're Keeping Our Spirits High': Indonesian Christians Still Worshiping A Year After Churches Destroyed By Islamic Extremists

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Saturday, November 12, 2016

'We're Keeping Our Spirits High': Indonesian Christians Still Worshiping A Year After Churches Destroyed By Islamic Extremists

Police demolish a church at the Siompin village in
Aceh Singkil, Aceh province last October

By James MacIntyre

Christian Today

Christians are still gathering for worship in Aceh Singkil – an Indonesian province ruled under Sharia law – more than a year after churches there were destroyed by Islamic extremists and police, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).

The churches – which have still not been rebuilt because of what WWM said was "discrimination against Christians" – were razed in October 2015 following clashes between Muslims and Christians in a separate part of Indonesia.

Some churches were destroyed by extremists and others demolished by police following demands from residents that all unregistered churches be destroyed. Imams have reportedly ordered the torching of churches, and Christians have been targeted by mob violence.

WWM said that of 11 churches demolished last year, the members of six continue to meet in tents, while the rest have joined other churches.

However, many Christians live in fear of violence, according to the organization.

"The perpetrators live in the neighbourhood and they always watch my church members' activities," said one local Christian whose church is experiencing rapid growth.

Another local church member added:

"I'm sad that we have to worship in tents in the middle of a palm-oil plantation. But we're keeping our spirits high."

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