Is there no link between terrorism and religion? Religious institutions must find solutions so that terrorist attacks do not occur again An Indonesian policeman stands guard outside Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Makassar in South Sulawesi province on Palm Sunday after it was attacked by suicide bombers. (Photo: AFP) In a statement shortly after the March 28 suicide bomb attack on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Makassar, capital of Indonesia's South Sulawesi province, President Joko Widodo said “terrorism is a crime against humanity and has nothing to do with any religion." "All religious teachings oppose terrorism, whatever the reason," he added.