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The View from Indonesia

This presentation explores the intersection of faith, spirituality, and sexuality within the Islamic community in Indonesia. Focusing on themes such as compassion and acceptance, it addresses homophobia and HIV-related stigma by interpreting religious texts through progressive and humanist perspectives. It emphasizes advocacy, the importance of diverse interpretations of the Qur'an and Hadith, and encourages the acknowledgment of universal rights. The discussion aims to foster a culture of understanding and support for marginalized individuals, showcasing Islam as a blessing for all.

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The View from Indonesia

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  1. The View from Indonesia Faith, Compassion and Acceptance: Addressing Homophobia and HIV-related Stigma through Scripture and Spirituality Melbourne, 20 July 2014

  2. Background • Diversity in Islam • Orthodox: absolutist, remedialist • Progressive: passivist, reformist • Alternative: humanist, radicalist, arbitrator • SRRH (sexual & reproductive rights & health) work possible within progressive & humanist Islam • Basic principle: Islam is a blessing to all in the universe (Ar. rahmatan lil ‘alamin)

  3. Textual & Social Approaches • Questioning interpretation of texts • linguistics (semantics, historical linguistics) • hermeneutics • feminist, queer interpretation • Understanding different levels of text • Primary: Qur’an • Secondary: Hadith, Fiqh ( ijtihad) • Sharing lived experience • Advocacy with key authorities

  4. HR-based Approach • “My interpretation against yours.” • Universal rights  logical consequence in practice. E.g., extrajudicial execution.

  5. www.csbronline.org

  6. www.apcom.org/discussion-paper-islam-sexual-diversity-and-access-health-serviceswww.apcom.org/discussion-paper-islam-sexual-diversity-and-access-health-services

  7. Thank you!ขอบคุณVinaka谢谢धन्यवाद Cám ơn Fa'afetai Terima Kasih 감사합니다 शुक्रीयाありがとうشکریہ

  8. DEDE OETOMO Chair dedeo@apcom.org +62811311743; +61470241904 STAY CONNECTED APCOM.org APCOM.org @APCOM APCOM.org

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