What does this research mean for the field?

The state of religious freedom in Indonesia is highly ambiguous, characterized by a stark contrast between positive government narratives and the critical perspectives of human rights defenders. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to clarify the complexities surrounding religious freedom in Indonesia.

January 2, 2018Open Access

The Ambiguities of Religious Freedom in Indonesia

Key Points

This research aims to clarify the complexities surrounding religious freedom in Indonesia.
Analysis of government policies
Review of human rights reports
Comparative examination of international standards
Identified significant discrepancies between government claims and on-the-ground realities
Revealed challenges faced by minority religions
Highlighted impacts on social cohesion and political stability

Abstract

There is controversy about the extent of religious freedom in almost every country in the world. Governments are likely to stress the positive aspects in their polity while human rights defenders a...

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