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Indonesia's court ruling on religious identity sparks fears of discrimination

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Indonesia's court ruling on religious identity sparks fears of discrimination

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  • Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has faced backlash for denying a petition that aimed to include non-religious options on identity cards.
  • The court ruled that having to list a religion is not an infringement on religious freedom, which has raised fears of potential discrimination.
  • Critics argue that this decision could reduce faith to an administrative tool rather than a personal belief.
  • Mandatory religious identification may exacerbate religious polarization in a diverse nation, leading to restricted access to civil services.
  • The ruling reflects a long-standing rule in Indonesia, where failing to declare a religion can result in denial of essential civil services.

For the full article, visit the original source: South China Morning Post.

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