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Behind the Aegis

(53,956 posts)
Tue May 12, 2020, 04:39 PM May 2020

Indonesia may criminalize homosexuality. The punishment would be exorcism.

Indonesia is on track to criminalize homosexuality and the punishment would be absurd. If found guilty, the accused would be required to undergo “rehabilitation” to have their homosexuality removed.

How? Most likely an ex-gay Muslim exorcism.

While other countries move to ban “ex-gay therapy” as a form of psychological torture without benefit, Indonesia has slid backward. Germany was the latest nation to ban the dangerous practice that frequently spawns suicide attempts and lasting psychological damage.

Four political parties are backing the bill and it has been made a priority for the current Parliament.


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Indonesia may criminalize homosexuality. The punishment would be exorcism. (Original Post) Behind the Aegis May 2020 OP
Damn, I have wonderful memories of Bali dickthegrouch May 2020 #1
Bali is principally Buddhist, iirc. Laelth May 2020 #3
We have Christians in America who do this. Often to children. keithbvadu2 May 2020 #2

dickthegrouch

(3,173 posts)
1. Damn, I have wonderful memories of Bali
Tue May 12, 2020, 04:46 PM
May 2020

Obviously not going back if this passes.

Is there a petition to protest it anywhere?

Laelth

(32,017 posts)
3. Bali is principally Buddhist, iirc.
Tue May 12, 2020, 05:46 PM
May 2020

Java is principally Muslim. Admittedly, they’re both in Indonesia, but Bali has always maintained its unique culture.

-Laelth

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