Indonesia has a diverse culture and ethnicity. This diversity was known before this country became independent and was founded. This plurality is woven into the bonds of the one and sovereign Indonesian nation. Diversity is an infinite wealth and blessing for the Indonesian people. Data from the census of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in […]
Tag Archives: Religion
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How many Muslims are currently scattered in various countries? This question is certainly intriguing and often comes to mind. There is no recent data regarding the estimated population of followers of each religion. However, a new comprehensive demographic study conducted in 2012, by the Pew Research Center on Religion & Public Life Forum in more […]
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Unlike other parts of the world, Islam spread in Southeast Asia without major conquest. Islam came by ship, eyeing spices and silk. The sword remained in the scabbard and there was almost no bloodshed. Indonesia has been the largest Muslim country in the world for centuries. Experts are still hesitant to determine how Islam can […]