SAAT DOA DIBUNGKAM: DRAMA PEMBUBARAN IBADAH DI YOGYAKARTA

Added: 2026-06-02

This video examines the case of Gereja Misi Sejahtera (GMS) in Sewon, Bantul, Yogyakarta, where worshippers were forcibly dispersed on May 24, 2026, by Forum Jih4d Islam members who claimed the church lacked official permits and faced local opposition. The incident highlights Indonesia's constitutional guarantee of religious freedom versus the practical challenges posed by the 2006 Joint Ministerial Regulation (PBM) requiring 90% user support and 60% neighborhood approval for religious building permits. Critics argue these requirements create discrimination against minority groups and open doors to intimidation, while the government maintains that such regulations ensure community harmony. This case reflects broader tensions between constitutional rights and local implementation of religious freedom in Indonesia.