Church attacked with stones, urine – pastor

A leader of the Batak Society Christian Church (HKBP) of Philadelphia in West Java has urged President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to take action against religious intolerance after radical Muslims were accused of throwing stones and urine at a church congregation.

Pakistan Christians tackle post-9/11 tensions

Muslim-Christian relations in Pakistan are slowly improving after tensions spiked in recent years, said a group of Christian interfaith experts over the weekend.

Pakistan interfaith council condemns Qur’an burning

The National Council for Interfaith Dialogue in Pakistan Monday condemned the alleged burning of a Qur’an by a US-based pastor.

Migrant families taste traditional Korean culture

A traditional wedding proved one of the biggest hits in a new “experience weekend,” which has been set up to help migrant families to sample Korean culture.

Muslims, Catholics sign deal on humanity

The head of the second largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, and the president of the Italy-based Community of Sant’Egidio signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Tuesday to work together for the benefit of humanity.

Indonesia, Italy interfaith dialogue to foster peace

The governments of Indonesia and Italy say they are committed to taking interfaith dialogue to a higher level, with the aim of fostering global peace and respect for minority groups.

Indonesian group warns of threat to charter

The 1945 Constitution and legal supremacy by central government are under serious threat from local regulations which limit the freedom of worship of minority groups, an interfaith coalition has warned.

Pakistan priest fears unrest over Qur’an burning

A CATHOLIC priest yesterday expressed fears of a backlash against Christians in Pakistan over reported Qur’an burning by a US soldier in neighboring Afghanistan.

US hails religious freedom in Philippines

THE Philippines generally respects religious freedom “in law and in practice,” according to the US State Department.

Opposition to hardliners grows in Indonesia

PROTESTERS in Jakarta Tuesday called for a crackdown against a hardline Islamic organization known for using violence.

Interfaith leaders mark harmony week in Nepal

RELIGIOUS leaders marked World Interfaith Harmony Week for the first time in Nepal Sunday with a gathering that called for greater efforts to forge a lasting peace and for the country to abide by secular principles.

Radical Islam on the rise, says Sarajevo cardinal

RADICAL Islam is increasing in Bosnia-Herzegovina because authorities are not challenging it and money is being sent to its followers by extremists in the Middle East, Cardinal Vinko Puljic of Sarajevo says.

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