“The subject peoples … are forbidden to build new churches.” (‘Umdat al-Salik, o11.5). Islamic law also forbids Christians to repair old churches. Sharia Alert from modern, moderate Indonesia: “Jakarta Archbishop complains about church permits,” from The Jakarta Post, December 25 (thanks to Lookmann): The Archbishop of Jakarta Mgr. Ignatius Suharyo has complained about the difficulties … Continue reading Indonesia: Jakarta Archbishop complains about how hard it is for Christians to get permits to build churches