Indonesian cardinal calls for release of Trans person convicted of blasphemy against Christianity

Indonesian cardinal calls for release of Trans person convicted of blasphemy against Christianity

MUMBAI, India – After Rata Thalisa was sentenced to 2 years and 10 months in prison for “hate speech” against Christianity in Indonesia, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo of the Archdiocese of Jakarta said “to live out our religion, we have to have a sense of humor,” and called for the release of the trans activist. “We among interfaith close friends used to make jokes about our own and other religion. And these kinds of jokes make us clos…