Mob Destroys Indonesian Church in South Sulawesi
A mob has destroyed a church in the predominantly Muslim city of Makassar in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The mob took the law into its own hands after it was reported that the church had been built without the necessary permits. The building of churches requires a permit from the city authorities who consult the local population. Churches cannot be built in predominantly Muslim areas. Some participants in the destruction claimed that the church had been warned to vacate or demolish the premises but had failed to do so. Although the local police chief has criticized people for taking the law into their own hands, no action was taken by the authorities to prevent the destruction while official investigations into the existence of a building permit were still ongoing. :: This Religion Today report is submitted for your persecution (Matthew 24:8) files.