THE chair of the accused at the District Court of Bale Endah in Bandung last week became the stage for Mangapin Sibuea, 59, to counterattack prosecutor M. Hutagawo, who had previously charged the pastor for having incited hatred, abuse and insulting religion.

Facing a possible five-year jail sentence, Sibuea was about to make his disclaimer as he would address a sermon in church by opening his Bible, only to be stopped by judge Sir Johan. "J