The film Fitna produced by Dutch politician Geert Wilders, has triggered negative reactions. It is seen to be anti-Islamic.

Some organizations, like the Wahid Institute and the Indonesian Bishops Conference, call for peace among religious groups.

Unlike in theocratic states, in Indonesia, clerics may issue a verdict (fatwa) but this verdict is not legally binding.

Many Muslims here popularly accept racist stereotypes of Jews – that they are dishonest, rude and even wicked.

The Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) recently issued an important appeal to its members, calling for people to pay special attention to the so-called “trans-national” Islamic movements that have been flourishing of late in Indonesia.