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 Pastor Rebeka's husband, Lukas (left) |
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Indonesia Update: Women Arrested for Evangelizing
The May 18 Persecution and Prayer Alert reported on the arrest of three Indonesian women accused of attempting to convert Muslim children (click here for more details). VOMC sources in Indonesia have met with the three women and have received more details on the incident. They report that the charges come from an incident involving the twelve year old daughter of a prostitute living near their church. The girl had been given a Bible and t-shirt at her request. The women are being detained in a 2-metre square room in the Indramayu Police Station.
- Country Information
Population
279,476,346 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Javanese (40.1), Sundanese (15.5), Malay (3.7), Balak (3.6), Madurese (3), Betawi (2.9), Minangkabau (2.7), Buginese (2.7), Bantenese (2), Other (23.8)Religion (%)
Muslim (87.2), Christian (9.9), Hindu (1.7), Other (0.9), Unspecified (0.4)Leader
President Joko Widodo (2014)Government type
Presidential republicLegal system
Civil law system based on the Roman-Dutch model and influenced by customary lawSources: CIA World Factbook.
- Pray for Indonesia
Pray for the continued growth of the church in Indonesia, despite the intense opposition and persecution that has taken place. May the destructive plans of the enemy to eradicate Christianity be frustrated and nullified.
Pray that whatever is intended for evil, God will turn around for good – causing such hatred and violence to not only discredit extremism, but to also compel many to seek salvation in Christ... including the perpetrators of persecution.
