Conveners
Role of Religion in the Public Space
- Mouhanad Khorchide
The recent violent disruptions of Christian retreats in Sukabumi and Padang (2025) starkly expose the fragility of religious coexistence in Indonesia. Despite its celebrated reputation for tolerance, prevailing practice often reflects passive tolerance—a conditional permission granted by the majority rather than an inherent right. This sustains asymmetric power relations between religious...