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Cleric arrested for blasphemy after allowing women to preach in world's largest Muslim-majority country | CNN (www.cnn.com)

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A Muslim cleric has been arrested on charges of blasphemy and hate speech in Indonesia after his decision to allow women to preach and pray beside men sparked a backlash in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But men can lead mixed sessions?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Someone has to be responsible, but he is standing in front leading the prayer with his back to the congregation.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

And a woman couldn't stand in front and face away?