'Bad Romance': Lady Gaga's Indonesia Concert Canceled, National Police Say"But hard-line groups like the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) have rallied against the concert ― Lady Gaga’s first in Indonesia ― calling the pop diva a “dangerous” influence on Indonesia’s youth. The organization’s Jakarta chairman Salim Alatas told Agence France-Presse that FPI members would mobilize 30,000 supporters to forcibly prevent Lady Gaga from stepping off her plane.
“We will stop her from setting foot on our land. She had better not dare spread her satanic faith in this country,” FPI Jakarta chairman Salim Alatas told AFP. “Her style is vulgar, her sexual and indecent clothes will destroy our children’s sense of morality. She’s very dangerous.”
The Muslim Defenders Team, a legal aid organization known for representing Islamist and terrorist groups, claimed that Lady Gaga teaches fans to worship the devil. "
They have no legitimate reason to ban her concert.
"Satanic faith"??????
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That sounds really stupid you know, how do you say that to a singer who has dedicated her work to charities and humanity?? Who has established a foundation to protect kids who have been bullied?
That Islamic organization really makes Muslims look bad. Not all muslims has such low thinking. It is as if they're saying that they, "representing" ALL Muslims will prevent Lady Gaga from having a concert in Indonesia.
LOL. Then, who are the people who have bought the tickets?? Aren't there muslims too who want to watch her concert??!
They even influenced the National Police to cancel that concert......wow.
Just look at how much power they have in the country.
Is this a nation based on one organization? One religious belief??
I know that Indonesia is the largest muslims populated country but what the hell- that doesn't mean that the majorities can make decisions before considering others' opinion. Especially, that FPI is JUST AN ORGANIZATION BASED ON A RELIGION.
Who the hell do they think they are???
Read this
Indonesian Church Council Supports Lady Gaga Concert"While radical Indonesian Islamic groups have voiced their opposition to the planned Lady Gaga concert in Jakarta, the secretary general of the Indonesian Council of Churches said on Tuesday the international pop star should be allowed to perform because of freedom of expression.
“Don’t teach our young generation with pseudo-formality by wearing good outfits but being bad on the inside,” Gomar Gultom, secretary general of the Indonesian Council of Churches (PGI), said responding to complaints about Lady Gaga’s wardrobe."
"Gomar said labeling a show as porn or not depended on individual views and that the concert should not be banned because of sexy outfits.
He said sexy outfits would not lead young people to pornography, but lack of religious guidance would."
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH PGI.(sorry but gosh I'm so proud of my religion leaders for voicing that opinion...)
You shouldn't judge a person based on her appearance!I thought Indonesia is a diverse country, where people respect the differences in their cultures and religions. People should listen to others' opinion before deciding things that will impact all citizens.
That "banning reasons" don't even make sense.....
I don't even go to Lady Gaga concert (no money! ;A;) but she's one of my favourite singers and I like her BECAUSE OF LEGITIMATE REASONS. She shows us that it's okay to be different and we should believe in ourselves. She shows us that even a 'freak' like her can become successful, and she's really really a creative person. I love her style and confidence. She has also done many charities and good deeds for the sake of humanity... How can you blame bad things to such an inspiring person?! ;n;
They have silly logics. That Islamic organization, claiming themselves as 'religious' figures while they have such a low mind?? They're completely destroying the image of Muslims in this country. Not all Muslims I know have such inconsequential logic.
Btw I think this is what they mean by "women must wear skirts below the knee" HAHAHAH