Since the early days of its independence, the Republic of Indonesia has been a Muslim-majority country. This means that the Islamic faith is the dominant religion, and that Sharia law is the principal legal system. This has resulted in a number of laws and regulations which differ from those in place in secular countries.
Indonesia has a number of strict laws against activities which are considered to be immoral or blasphemous. These include gambling, drinking alcohol, and homosexual relationships. …