Indigenous Group In Malaysia Sues Over Demolition of Church

The AP reports today that in the Malaysian state of Kelantan, the Temiar community has filed suit in the high court challenging the state's demolition of their church building. The government, controlled by the Pan Islamic Party, claims that the Christian church was built on state-owned land and that villagers ignored notices to stop construction. The indigenous tribe claims ownership of land on which they have lived for generations. They claim the government-- which has built a community hall to replace the church-- is discriminating against Christianity.