THE CHURCH AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN

INDONESIA Christian Communication FORUM ( ICCF)
THE CHURCH AND HUMAN
RIGHTS IN
I N D O N E S I A
Dr. med. Paul Tahalele, M.D.
INDONESIA CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATION FORUM
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THE CLOSED, DAMAGED AND BURNED DOWN OF CHURCH BUILDINGS
IN INDONESIA
Dr. med. Paul Tahalele
General Chairman of ICCF
Abstract
THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA:
* LARGEST ARCHIPELAGO’S COUNTRY
* PLURALISTIC & DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY
* FREEDOM ON AUGUST 17, 1945
• SOEKARNO'S PRESIDENCY : AUGUST 17, 1945 – MARCH 7, 1967
(21 YEARS)
2 CHURCHES
• SOEHARTO'S PRESIDENCY : MARCH 7, 1967 – MAY 21, 1998
(32 YEARS)
455 CHURCHES
• HABIBIE'S PRESIDENCY : MAY 21, 1998 – NOVEMBER 30, 1998
(± 6 MONTHS) 59 CHURCHES
* AUGUST 17, 1945 NOVEMBER 30, 1998 :
• 516 CHURCHES DESTROYED AND/ OR BURNT DOWN
• AT LEAST 20 SERVANTS OF GOD HAVE D I E D
Introduction
The Republic of Indonesia was established on August 17, 1945 after fighting for its
independence from colonial domination of the Netherlands for 350 years and from Japan’s
colonisation for 3 (three) years (1942-1945).
The Republic of Indonesia has one ideology that is Pancasila (The Five Basic Principles)
consisting of: The belief in one God Almighty, Humanity that is just and civilised, Nationalism,
Democracy and Social Justice.
The Republic of Indonesia is made up of more than 13,000 islands located along the line
of the equator, between two continents, Asia and Australia and between two oceans, the Pacific
Ocean and Indian Ocean. Among the 13,000 islands, there are 5 large islands Sumatra, Java,
Borneo, Celebes and New Guinea.
The Republic of Indonesia is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups with their own
dialect of which the Javanese are the largest, as well as then 300 local languages or dialects.
The population of the Republic of Indonesia is 210 million people and they follow various
religions. About 80% of them are Muslims and 20 % are Christians, Catholics, Buddhists and
Hindus.The first Head of the Republic of Indonesia was Ir. Soekarno who ruled from August
17, 1945 to March 7, 1967, the second Head of state is General (ret) H. Soeharto who has been
ruling since March 7, 1967 to May 21, 1998 and the third Head of state is Prof.Dr. Ing. Habibie
who has been ruling since May 21, 1998 to this day.
The life of the citizen is regulated and guaranteed by the 1945 Constitution, especially
the life and the freedom of religious as well as holding a religion based on each ones belief as
mentioned in the 1945 Constitution Chapter 29 Verse 2. However, the harmonious life among
the religion holders. Lately, has been disturbed and there is a tendency even leads to the effort
which restrict the freedom to carry out religious service and the oppression of the Christian,
Catholics, Hindu, Buddhist which is essentially a violation against human rights.
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Since 1945 to November 30, 1998 there have been 516 Church buildings closed down,
damaged or burned to ground and at least 20 Christians have died.
The Concern of the Christian Community in Indonesia
Recently, since the beginning of 1996, Christians in Indonesia have been faced with a
series of shocking incidents. In addition, there are efforts to restrict upward movements well
as agitation, intimidation and oppression against certain groups of weak people with a certain
purpose by irresponsible persons. The Christian community is cornered and accused of betraying
the Republic of Indonesia. They are accused of not striving in the struggle of the country. The
Christian’s religion is said to be a colonial religion and the religion of pagans/unbelievers.
This situation creates much anxiety, worry and fright in the life of the nation. As citizens
who involve ourselves in the life of the nation, striving and serving devotedly in achieving
success in the development of this beloved Republic of Indonesia since the Proclamation of
Indonesia’s Independence to this day, we feel concerned because this country is on the edge of
a big rupture. This is a very serious problem.
The things above are not in line with the purpose of the establishment of the Republic of
Indonesia founded on Pancasila ideology and the 1945 Constitution. The most basic thing is
that there is a decline of morality in almost every field of life, which endangers and even
destroys the unity, the future and the safety of the nation.
Is it true that the Christians in Indonesia are a minority class (besides Hindus, Buddhists,
Arabs, Indians, Chinese and others) without being “share holders” in the building up of the
Republic of Indonesia, also included in the contributions of the other religion? A strong example
is that of the building of the Centre for Islamic activities in Ujung Pandang, where there was a
grouping together of all business heads of the Minority class which was co-ordinated by the Ex
Head of the Armed Forces, General (retired) M. Jusuf, they were included in the participation
of gathering of funds that reached a large amount milliards of rupiah. Ir. Silaban, a simple
Professor in the science of building also gave “shares” and helping in the planning in the
building of the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta. The building for Agung Mosque in Surabaya was
once stepped because of lack of funds, on the instructions of the Vice President of the Republic
of Indonesia and by using the method of collecting funds from all the businessmen of the
Minority groups, they gathered together millions of rupiah. The afar mentioned money that
was gathered from the businessmen included among others; Ir.NN (No Name) contributed
1,000 million rupiah, also other business group groups stored between 1/2 to 1,000 million
rupiah. The group Jimbaran which is the largest group coming from the minority classes and
was co-ordinated by the Minister in charge of the control of population growth, Prof. Dr.
Hayono Suyono. They gave 2% from all that they received until there was gathered the large
amount of money amounting to over 600 thousand million rupiah to be used for the building
up of the poor villages, and also to help strengthen those with a weak economy. Is it right that
this (Christian) minority class that are without resources as mentioned about should be
continually the object of oppression and intimidation without receiving a quality of life in the
Indonesian Republic?
The Data about the Destruction of 516 Churches in Indonesia
From 1945 to 1964 there were 2 places of worship/churches damaged. Since 1965 to
November 30, 1998, every year, there is an increase in the number of the churches closed,
damaged and burnt down. Moreover with the legalisation of the Decree no. 1 1969 issued by
two ministers (Minister of Religion and Minister of Internal Affairs). The Decree issued by
those two ministers is in opposition to: 1. The 1945 Constitution Chapter 29 Verse 2; 2. Pancasila
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(The Five Basic Principles); 3. The 1966 Decree of the Provisional People’s Consultative Council;
4. The Principles of human rights
The incident of destruction against places of worship/churches began in June 1967 and
in October 1967 taking place in Aceh and Makasar (Ujung Pandang).
The incident of destruction is said either by certain person or social figures as a vengeance
say either the incident of destruction on the riot in East Timor, which happened at the beginning
of 1996. What happened actually is the coming of different ethnic groups which brought a
problem between the natives and the new comers resulting in the removal of the natives in
every field, that is social, political, religious and cultural. The result of the riot at that time was
the damage of one mosque and one Protestant church. Clearly, the situation in East Timor can
not justify the illogical reason to commit other riots since the main problem is in the field of
culture and politics, not religion.
From 1965 to 1974 (10 years), their followed destruction against 46 churches or with
the rate of 4,6 church building destroyed per year. Later, between 1975 to 1984 (10 years), the
number of the churches destroyed increased to as many as 89 buildings or with the rate of 8,9
church buildings per year. The same between 1985 until 1994 (10 years), there was an increase
to twice as much as the previous number, that is 104 buildings or with the rate of 10,4 church
buildings per year. During the last four years, in 1995-1998, there is striking increase of which
the number of the churches destroyed amounts to 275 or with the rate 68.8 church buildings
per year (see Table 1,2; Figure 1,2,3).
Until November 30, 1998, there has happened the closing, destruction and burning of
516 churches. The above destruction does not include the destruction against places of worship
of other religion such as Buddhist Monastery and public, private and governmental facilities.
The Factors Instigating The Destruction on Churches
A lot of people ask who are those rioters? Who is the real instigater behind all these
riots? AS were written in the papers and the issues current in the community the trigger and
the cause of the destruction’s of church buildings are:
* The hatred against the Chinese descendants
* The hatred against the Christians
* The social and economic disparity
* Political, economic, cultural reasons, etc.
Analysing the facts on the spot and the methods applied in the destruction the reason mentioned
above give the impression as being fabricated and irrational, even the Commander of the Armed
Forces, Gen. M. Feisal Tanjung (Kompas, January 8,1997) declared the existence of actor
intellectuals behind all those destructive incidents. But up to now no court has ever produced
a legal proof to support the General’s statement. Besides K.H. Abdurrachman Wahid (Gus
Dur) declared that the riots happening so far is financed by a fund of 300 million rupiah and
the amount is invested in shares in Jakarta. (Jawa Pos and Surya, June 11,1997).
With the permission of Gus Dur and the Kiais (the venerated Moslem religious teachers)
a number of Church building, school buildings and orphanages and other public facilities
have been renovated. Among them are: 10 Church buildings in Surabaya, 24 Church buildings,
school buildings and orphanages in Situbondo, 14 Church buildings in Tasikmalaya, 5 Church
buildings in Rengasdengklok, 14 Church buildings in Banjarmasin, 1 Church building in Kediri
and the rest of the renovated buildings are not complete or licensed. For the renovations
obstructions came from the local government, Department of Religion and military persons.
Indonesia Christian Communication Forum Programs
1. Background
SURABAYA CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATION FORUM (SCCF) was established on June 15, 1996
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after the destructions of 10 churches in Surabaya on June 9, 1996. SCCF was supported by the
leaders of all mass organisations, Christian Institutions, Christian Foundations, Church Partners and
Denominational Churches in Surabaya.
And then after the destructions incident of 24 Churches in Situbondo, SCCF changed to EAST JAVA
CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATION FORUM and finally it was established INDONESIA CHRISTIAN
COMMUNICATION FORUM (ICCF) in Prigen - East Java, on January 26, 1997 in the First Christian
Leaders National Consultation which were supported by 350 Christian Leaders from all provinces in
Indonesia. Until June, 1998, there are 21 Christian Communication Forums in all Indonesia area.
2.Vision
Being the witness of Christ and God’s real blessing for the people in the world, especially in
Indonesia.
3. Mission
a. Achieving Christian union integrity in the effort of struggling the Christian right to worship
in freedom.
b. Empowering the Indonesia Christian Human Resources.
c. Increasing the Christian national view in order to participate in making union integrity and
the building of the Republic of Indonesia.
4. Programs
a. Communication and information
b. Legal advocacy/ Aid
c. Human Resources
d. Humanity Action and Training
5. Working Programs
a. Fund raising assistance from the congregation in all Indonesia for renovating Lord’s churches in
Indonesia which were destroyed and or burnt. Until November 30, 1998, more than 80 % churches
have been renovated and rebuilt
b.Consolidation, information and communication by publishing ICCF information every month and
distributing them to all Indonesia and the world, publishing book “ Beginikah Kemerdekaan Kita?”
and magazine “PENABUR”, and the sending of information can be done through the Internet
with e-mail.
c. Legal Advocacy/ Aid.
Giving consultation and legal aid for the churches and Christians, giving concept about law
awareness in building houses of worship in accordance with the law regulations which prevail.
d.Human Resources Enhancement
1. Manpower human resources
Distributing Christian manpower to enterprises which need.
2. Academic human resources
Channeling students with high academic achievement to higher level
e.Humanity Action
The important things which have been done are collecting food and clothing assistance from
churches and burdened persons for Irian Jaya people who were suffering famine because of long
dry season in 1997, water and plants seed to Gunung Kidul people in Central Java which were
experiencing drought, goat-mother assistance to Bantul area Yogyakarta and the entire of East
Java. Collecting food assistance for the people who live under the poverty especially in Surabaya
and generally in East Java.
Closing
Responding to the riotous incidents above of which 516 Christians’ places of worship/
churches were burnt, destroyed or closed down along with the death of 20 Christian figures
or Clergymen who died as martyrs since 1945 until November 30, 1998, we need to be more
introspective and admit humbly and sincerely that the Christians community, in Indonesia
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still has many weaknesses and drawbacks.
Let us realise and learn and keep on learning from that weakness and drawbacks above
as well as have a willingness to improve it. Let us, as the Christians in Indonesia, repent and be
united in one body to Christ, as we are faithful towards Him. Let us, as the Christians in
Indonesia, strive for and hold in high esteem the dignity of humanity and keep trying to maintain
the unity and oneness of the nation. Let us, as the Christians in Indonesia, pray that God will
lead us in living our lives following the good example set by our Holy Shepherd, Jesus Christ:
a. Loving each other (Matthew 22:39); b. Being kind and generous to all people (Galatians
6:10); c. Being friendly and hospitable to others and being full of affection and forgiveness
(Ephesians 4:32). Let us, as the Christians in Indonesia, leave the feeling of fright against any
intimidation, offence and oppression, while standing firm and keep on trusting in the truth of
God’s promise. “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21).
“Do not take revenge my friends but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “ It is mine
to avenge, I will repay, “says the Lord.” (Deuteronomy 7:10, Psalm 99:8, Romans 12:19), Bless
those who persecute you, bless and do not curse. (Romans 12:14)
September 30, 1998
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SUPPLEMENT 1
Since 1945 – 1995, there have happened some striking incidents of 241 closed, destroyed and
or burned of churches.
Data of Destroyed Churches Buildings
In Indonesia During Soekarno precidency (August 17,1945 – March 7, 1967)
* 2 Churches
Data of Closing, Damage and Burning of Churches Buildings
In Indonesia During Soeharto precidency ( March 7, 1967- May 21, 1998)
* 455 Churches
242.In 1996. Kendari Incident - South Celebes. St. Cleman Catholic Church was destroyed or
their building hampered.
243.In 1996. Kendari Incident - South Celebes. Advent Church was destroyed or their building
hampered.
244.In 1996. Kendari Incident - South Celebes. “Sidang Jemaat Allah” Church (GSJA) was
destroyed or their building hampered.
245.In 1996. Kendari Incident - South Celebes. Kristen Indonesia Church (GKI) was destroyed
or their building hampered.
246.In 1996. East Timor Incident. Protestant Church was destroyed by mass.
247.March 30, 1996. Siantan Incident-West Kalimantan. where “Misi Injili” Church in the
village of paniti, Siantan, Pontianak District was destroyed and burned down.
248.June 9, 1996. Surabaya Incident-East Java (Gray Sunday). Kristen Jawi Wetan Church
(GKJW) in Jl. Sidotopo Indah Wetan II/26 was destroyed.
249.June 9, 1996. Surabaya Incident-East Java (Gray Sunday). Huria Kristen Batak Protestan
Church (HKBP) in Jl. Sidotopo Wetan Indah II/62-64 was destroyed.
250.June 9, 1996. Surabaya Incident-East Java (Gray Sunday). Gereja Protestan di Indonesia
Bagian Barat “Cahaya Kasih” Church (GPIB) in Jl. Bulak Jaya was destroyed.
251.June 9, 1996. Surabaya Incident-East Java (Gray Sunday). Bethel Indonesia “ Firman
Hayat” Church (GBI) in Jl. Tenggumung Baru Selatan 51 was destroyed.
252.June 9, 1996. Surabaya Incident-East Java (Gray Sunday). Pentakosta di Indonesia Church
(GPdI) Jl. Jatisrono Tengah 11 was destroyed.
253.June 9, 1996. Surabaya Incident-East Java (Gray Sunday). Kemah Injili Indonesia "Kalvari”
Church (GKII) in Jl. Bulak Banteng Madya 4 was destroyed.
254.June 9, 1996. Surabaya Incident-East Java (Gray Sunday). Pentakosta Tabernakel Church
(GPT) in Jl. Wonosari Wetan Baru Gg. Sekolahan 22 was destroyed.
255.June 9, 1996. Surabaya Incident-East Java (Gray Sunday). Bethel Indonesia Church (GBI)
in Jl. Bulak Banteng Wetan IV 2-4 was destroyed.
256.June 9, 1996. Surabaya Incident-East Java (Gray Sunday). Sidang Jemaat Pentakosta di
Indonesia Church in Jl. Tenggumung Karya III/54 was destroyed.
257.June 9, 1996. Surabaya Incident-East Java (Gray Sunday). Pentakosta di Indonesia Church
in Jl. Sidotopo Wetan Indah was destroyed.
Information) In Surabaya Incident –East Java, where 10 churches were destroyed by a
mop of 3000 people in the area of Sidotopo, followed by robbery and sexual harassment’s.
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258.June 14, 1996. Wates-Incident-Kediri, East Java. Kristen Jawi Wetan Church (GKJW) was
attacked by a mob of 2500 people at 2 a.m.
259.June 25, 1996. Pare- Incident East Java. Pentakosta di Indonesia Church (GPdI) was destroyed
at 12:00 Noon and its furniture was taken out of the church and burned by a mob of 200
people.
260.July 16,20 and 21,1996. Pondok Gede Incident, West Java. Pentakosta di Indonesia Church
(GPdI) was destroyed by a mob.
261.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Unyimogon Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Valley-
Irian Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was burnt down.
262.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Puttagamok Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Valley-
Irian Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was burnt down.
263.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Bemougin Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Valley-Irian
Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was burnt down.
264.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Tagal Arama Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Valley-
Irian Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was destroyed
265.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Mekan Tsema Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Valley-
Irian Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was burnt down
266.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Kayamol Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Valley-Irian
Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was burnt down
267.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Tagal Arama Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Valley-
Irian Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was burnt down
268.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Wajitagala Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Valley-
Irian Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was burnt down
269.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Omuloma Incident, Mapnduma-Alama Valley-
Irian Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII)was burnt down
270.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Kingaugin Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Alama-
Irian Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was destroyed
271.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Tsenawakogom Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Alama-
Irian Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was destroyed
272.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Aramogolu Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Alama-
Irian Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was destroyed
273.August 23, 1996 – September 9, 1997. Ompondi Incident, Mapnduma-Bella Alama-Irian
Jaya. Kemah Injil Indonesia Church (GKII) was burnt down
274.September 17, 1996. Bekasi Incident-West Java. where St Leo Church (Catholic Church)
was destroyed by a mob with material loss of RP. 700 million.
275.October 10, 1996. Situbondo Incident-East Java (Black Thursday). Pentakosta Pusat
Surabaya Church (GPPS) was burnt down.
276.October 10, 1996. Situbondo Incident-East Java (Black Thursday). Betel Indonesia Bukit
Sion Church (GBI) was burnt down
277.October 10, 1996. Situbondo Incident-East Java (Black Thursday). Pentakosta di Indonesia
Church (GPdI) was destroyed.
278.October 10, 1996. Situbondo Incident-East Java (Black Thursday). Bethel Injil Sepenuh
Church (GBIS) was burnt down.
279.October 10, 1996. Situbondo Incident-East Java (Black Thursday). Sidang Jemaat Pentakosta
Church (GSJP) was burnt down.
280.October 10, 1996. Situbondo Incident-East Java (Black Thursday). Kristen Jawi Wetan
Church (GKJW) was burnt down.
281.October 10, 1996. Situbondo Incident-East Java (Black Thursday). Protestan di Indonesia
Church (GPIB) was destroyed.
282.October 10, 1996. Situbondo Incident-East Java (Black Thursday). Catholic Church of
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“Bintang Samudera” was burnt down.
283.October 10, 1996. Pamanukan Incident – Situbondo - East Java (Black Thursday). Catholic
Church of “Santo Paulus” was burnt down.
284.October 10, 1996. Pamanukan Incident – Situbondo - East Java (Black Thursday).
Pentakosta di Indonesia Church (GPdI) was burnt down.
285.October 10, 1996. Wonorejo Incident – Banyuwangi , Situbondo - East Java (Black
Thursday). Pentakosta di Indonesia Church (GPdI) was destroyed.
286.October 10, 1996. Wonorejo Incident – Banyuwangi , Situbondo - East Java (Black
Thursday). Kristen Jawi Wetan Church (GKJW) was burnt down.
287.October 10, 1996. Wonorejo Incident – Banyuwangi , Situbondo - East Java (Black
Thursday). Bethel Tabernakel Church (GBT) was burnt down.
288.October 10, 1996. Wonorejo Incident – Banyuwangi , Situbondo - East Java (Black
Thursday). Catholic Church was destroyed.
289.October 10, 1996. Asembagus Incident- Situbondo-East Java (Black Thursday). Bethel
Injil SEpenuh Church (GBIS) burnt down.
290.October 10, 1996. Asembagus Incident- Situbondo-East Java (Black Thursday). Pentakosta
di Indonesia Church (GPdI) was destroyed.
291.October 10, 1996. Asembagus Incident- Situbondo-East Java (Black Thursday). Catholic
Church was burnt down.
292.October 10, 1996. Besuki Incident- Situbondo-East Java (Black Thursday). Pentakosta di
Indonesia Church (GPdI) was destroyed.
293.October 10, 1996. Besuki Incident- Situbondo-East Java (Black Thursday). Bethel Injil
Sepenuh Church (GBIS) was destroyed.
294.October 10, 1996. Besuki Incident- Situbondo-East Java (Black Thursday). Kristen Jawi
Wetan Church (GKJW) was destroyed.
295.October 10, 1996. Besuki Incident- Situbondo-East Java (Black Thursday). Catholic Church
was destroyed.
296.October 10, 1996. Ranurejo Incident- Situbondo -East Java (Black Thursday). Kristen
Jawi Wetan Church (GKJW) was burnt down.
297.October 10, 1996. Ranurejo Incident- Situbondo -East Java (Black Thursday). Kristen
Jawi Wetan (branch) Church (GKJW) was burnt down.
298.October 10, 1996. Ranurejo Incident- Situbondo -East Java (Black Thursday). Kristus
Tuhan Church (GKT) was burnt down.
Information) Situbondo Incident-East Java (Black Thursday). Where 24 Churches were
destroyed and burned down by a mob of 3000 people. It was a terribly
tragic incident in which a clergyman of the Pentecost Church with his family
and evangelist met his death in the burning fire. Five people were victimised:
Rev. Ishak Chirtian, Ribka Lena Christian (wife), Elizabeth Christian
(daughter), Nova Samuel (niece) and Rita (Evangelist).
299.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Kristen Indonesia
Church (GKI) was burnt down.
300.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Pentakosta di
Indonesia Church (GPdI) was destroyed.
301.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Bethel Indonesia
Church (GBI) was destroyed.
302.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Gerakan Pentakosta
Eben Haezer Church (GGP) was destroyed.
303.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Kristen Pasundan
Church (GKT) was destroyed.
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304.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Kristian Indonesia
“Sion” Church (GKI) was destroyed.
305.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Catholic Church
“Hati Kudus Yesus” was destroyed.
306.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Huria Kristen Batak
Protestan Church (HKBP) was destroyed.
307.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Yesus Sejati Church
was destroyed.
308.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Kristen Immanuel
Church was destroyed.
309.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Bethel Tabernakel
Church (GBT) was destroyed.
310.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Kerasulan Baru
Church was destroyed.
311.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Bethel Tabernakel
Church (GBT) was destroyed.
312.December 26, 1996. Tasikmalaya Incident-West Java (Black Sunday). Kristen Pasundan
Church was (GKP) destroyed.
Information) In Tasikmalaya Inciden – West Java, where 14 Churches were destroyed and
burned and 4 people were murdered.
313.January 30, 1997. Rengasdengklok Incident -West Java. Kristen Indonesia Church (GKI)
was destroyed.
314.January 30, 1997. Rengasdengklok Incident -West Java. Pentakosta di Indonesia Church
(GPdI) was burnt down.
315.January 30, 1997. Rengasdengklok Incident -West Java. Bethel Tabernakel Church (GBT)
was destroyed.
316.January 30, 1997. Rengasdengklok Incident -West Java. Bethel Tabernakel (branch) Church
(GBT) was destroyed.
317.January 30, 1997. Rengasdengklok Incident -West Java. Pentakosta di Indonesia “Bantar
Jaya” Church (GPdI) was destroyed.
Information) Rengasdengklok Incident -West Java (50 kms from Jakarta), where 5 Churches
were destroyed.
318.1997: Ketapang Incident, Bandung District- West Java. The local official stopped the
building of the Kristen Pasundan Church (GKP), which was completed 70 %, on the request
of the people, the Church was located among the people who were Christians in majority
and Christian hospital, Immanuel Hospital (West Java FKK Report).
319.1997: Sukamenak-Kopo Incident, Bandung District – West Java. Babtis Baitlihem Church
was forbidden to use its Church who was completed in Curug Dogdod on the resolution
of 8 local people who claimed to be representing all the inhabitants. The said building was
previously destroyed by the mob.
320.1997: Cikarang Incident -West Java. Santapan Rohani Indonesia Church (GSRI), Cikarang,
West Java, which no been completed and issued its licence could not be operated because
of the objection of the inhabitants who live far away from the location.
321.1997.Citopeng Incident, Cimahi-West Java. Baptist Independent Church , Citopeng, Cimahi-
West Java, which was completed and had no objection from the inhabitants in its
neighbourhood and was even supported by the drivers, was banned to be inaugurated by
the local officials and even threatened to be closed down should it have been inaugurated.
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