Indonesia's Transgender Community Facing Test of Faith
Elisabeth Oktofani | May 28, 2011
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/indonesia/indonesias-transgender-community-facing-test-of-faith/443675 (http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/indonesia/indonesias-transgender-community-facing-test-of-faith/443675)
For Indonesian transgenders, practicing religion in public is not an easy thing, but that doesn't stop some from trying.
Mariyani, a 50-year-old transgender hairdresser, said during a discussion on homosexuality and religion that transgender people, just like other people, wish to be able to practice their religion openly.
"If I ever had the choice, I would not want to be a transgender, but this is what God has decided for me," Mariyani said.