“If you remain Shiites, we will burn your houses and if you oppose us, you will be killed.”
Indonesia is once again affected by violent acts of religious intolerance. Recently, a group of people attacked a Shiite community in Sampang region, East Java, on Aug. 26. Two Shiite men died while trying to protect the children and women of the community.
“Shia is not a deviant sect, it is only different from us”
Inter-religious hostility  is pervading Indonesian society. Flames of hatred against the minority Shiite community in Indonesia have been fanned by the religious leaders who label the stream of teaching as “deviant”, and propose a conversion to the majority Sunni teachings to resolve the conflict once and for all.
Intra-Islamic religious intolerance is growing in Indonesia, says Dr Greg Fealy, an Australian specialist on Islam in the country.
- Recently, Â Indonesia’s Religious Affairs minister said that he does not regard Shias as Muslim.
- Governor’s reversal stifles conflict resolution for Shiites: Kontras …
- East Java Police Release Seven Men Detained in Sampang Shiite Attack
- Shiites Found Hiding in Jungle Near Sampang
