There were emotional scenes in court on the first day of the blasphemy trial of Jakarta’s governor.

…The case is being seen as a test of religious tolerance in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.

The prosecution said Mr Purnama insulted Islam by misusing a Koranic verse which suggests Muslims should not be ruled by non-Muslims, to boost public support ahead of February’s governorship election.

He insisted his comments were aimed at politicians “incorrectly” using a Koranic verse against him, not at the verse itself.

‘Ahok’: Emotional scenes as blasphemy trial begins – BBC News

What a hateful shit-show. So much for Indonesia being a bastion of tolerance. May the devil strangle the bigots while they pray their evil and hateful prayers.