THE statue by Nyoman Nuarta at a housing complex in Bekasi was clearly not a symbol of the Trinity. Anybody who thinks clearly will understand that the statue is only a representation of three Priangan women wearing a sarong. The artwork has no link at all to any religion, and therefore cannot be judged to be in breach of any law.

But the stance of Mayor Mochtar Mohamad, who ordered the removal of the statue “to maintain stability” was not o