*******************This was for an Anthropology Class*************************** The Spice Islands are home to Indonesians divided by religion. In January 1999 a civil war began between Christians and Muslims. Although more than 80 percent of the population is Muslim, the war began when a letter announcing Christian uprising was circulated amongst the Muslims. Although Indonesia’s former corrupt President Suharto is no longer in office, the country is not benefiting as thought. The same ruler that was resented because …showed first 75 words of 649 total…

…showed last 75 words of 649 total…President, for the good of both groups of people. One peace seeker summed the social conflict by saying Indonesia would have to agree to change it’s politics, economy, justice system, and educational system to create a whole new culture. He went on to say Indonesians have to want to change not, as in the days of rule under Suharto, because they are being ordered. Bibliography Dahbly, Tracy. National Geographic “Indonesia” p. 74 Vol. 1999 no.3, March 2001