Indonesia: Four Christians Beheaded
Indonesia: Four Christians Beheaded
On May 11, four Indonesian Christians were beheaded in in the village of Kalimago, Central Sulawesi Province. Five men were seen and identified as members of the terrorist group East Indonesia Mujahidin that morning. Later that day four victims that had been beheaded. All four victims were identified as members of local churches, adults over the age of 40.
Date: May 13, 2021
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- Country Information
Population
279,476,346 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Javanese (40.1), Sundanese (15.5), Malay (3.7), Balak (3.6), Madurese (3), Betawi (2.9), Minangkabau (2.7), Buginese (2.7), Bantenese (2), Other (23.8)Religion (%)
Muslim (87.2), Christian (9.9), Hindu (1.7), Other (0.9), Unspecified (0.4)Leader
President Joko Widodo (2014)Government type
Presidential republicLegal system
Civil law system based on the Roman-Dutch model and influenced by customary lawSources: CIA World Factbook.
- Pray for Indonesia
Pray for the continued growth of the church in Indonesia, despite the intense opposition and persecution that has taken place. May the destructive plans of the enemy to eradicate Christianity be frustrated and nullified.
Pray that whatever is intended for evil, God will turn around for good – causing such hatred and violence to not only discredit extremism, but to also compel many to seek salvation in Christ... including the perpetrators of persecution.
