State interference in theological issues could put minority groups in danger and be misused by larger groups, leading to suppression and violence, religious scholars warned here Thursday.Attending the World Peace Forum in Jakarta, they said governments should show greater restraint, refraining from interpretation of theological controversies, to avoid religious tensions within society.Scholars were asked for comments on the Indonesian government's recent decision to issue a decree banning the minority Islamic sect Jamaah Ahmadiyah from spreading its beliefs. »»
