Miris! Intoleransi dalam Beragama Masih Terjadi di Indonesia [Metro Siang]

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This video reports on the ongoing struggle of the Ecumenical Fellowship of Christians (POU) in Tangerang Regency, Banten, to secure their right to worship. They reported the case to Vice President Gibran Raka Bumi Raka through the Posco complaint report maswapres. The congregation has faced obstacles, including persecution and permit delays, when attempting to establish a place of worship. While the Tangerang Regency Government claims to be resolving the issue by seeking a new location for the church and providing a temporary worship space, the congregation's permit process remains incomplete after more than a year. The government urges communication to maintain religious harmony and prevent future incidents.

• The Ecumenical Fellowship of Christians (POU) in Tangerang Regency faces worship restrictions.
• They reported the case to Vice President Gibran Raka Bumi Raka through the Posco complaint report maswapres.
• The Tangerang Regency Government seeks a new location for the church and provides a temporary worship space.
• Permit process delays persist, and the government emphasizes communication for religious harmony.

Congregation Reports Worship Ban to Vice President [0:00]

The Ecumenical Fellowship of Christians (POU) in Tangerang Regency, Banten, reported a worship ban to Vice President Gibran Raka Bumi Raka through the Posco complaint report maswapres. Hundreds of Christians from the POU continue to fight for their right to worship, which remains obstructed. They hope that reporting their case to the Vice President will help them secure their rights.

Persecution and Obstacles to Worship [0:35]

On April 30, 2024, members of the POU reported facing persecution from residents outside their complex. The congregation, including small children, was confronted by a group of about 100 people dressed in religious attire. The incident, which involved a building intended as a Foundation office and prayer house, went viral. The POU, established on April 30, 1995, has been struggling to secure a place of worship, facing difficulties in building and obtaining permits for their prayer house.

Community Rejection and Permit Delays [2:12]

Prior to the report, on March 30, residents near the Foundation building rejected the POU congregation's worship activities. A group came to the building in the Teluknaga area of Tangerang Regency to oppose any activities, including prayer. Although the building was not yet a designated house of worship, as the foundation management was still processing permits with the interfaith harmony forum (FKUB) in the Tangerang Regency Government, the congregation faced opposition. The permit process has been ongoing for over a year without completion. The congregation emphasizes that their primary need is to worship properly in accordance with Pancasila, the state ideology.

Government Response and Search for Resolution [3:12]

The Tangerang Regency Government claims to be addressing the issue by seeking a new location for the Tesalonika church. They have convened religious leaders and the POU community, including Muslim and non-Muslim representatives, to find a resolution. Currently, the Christian community is temporarily worshiping in the old Sub-district Hall, but this arrangement is subject to change due to logistical needs. The government is actively searching for a safe, new location for the church.

Call for Communication and Harmony [4:02]

To prevent similar incidents, the Tangerang Regency Government urges residents to prioritize communication to maintain harmony between religious communities. The government emphasizes the importance of dialogue and understanding to foster a peaceful environment for all religious groups.