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Indonesia Rewrites History: Dictator Suharto named national hero under new president

Mary reflects on Bali’s Galungan festival as Indonesia elevates Suharto, exposing how mysticism, power and political memory collide.
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How Sufi traders brought peaceful Islam to Indonesia — and what America can learn

In my initial book research, I came across writings about Indonesia that indicated Sufi missionaries, along with peaceful Muslim traders, were responsible for the moderate Islam that we find there today.
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Indonesia — largest Muslim-majority democracy — upholds religious tolerance

Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority democracy, protects six official religions and promotes tolerance, but challenges remain.
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‘Cremation of the Century’ celebrates Bali’s rich Hindu culture

The author recalls Bali's "cremation of the century" over 30 years ago he experienced, when Balinese honored their dead, along with a queen from an ancient Hindu kingdom.

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