Indonesia is well known as an archipelago country. It has more than a 1000 islands, and it is divided into three significant areas: east, central and west. Indonesia has the biggest Moslem population in the world. Indonesia has many different cultures and religions, including Javanese, Sundanese, Batak, Borneo, Papuans, Bugis and Moluccans. Each of these cultures has influenced and shaped the character of its people. For example, Javanese are often quiet, whilst Batak and Moluccans are hot-tempered. 2 Moreover, in Indonesia, six religions are officially recognised: Islam, Christianity (both Catholic and Protestant), Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and many indigenous religions. The characteristics of people influence how they internalise and apply their faith. This article discusses religious-based segregation in the Moluccan and religious discrimination experienced by Sunda Wiwitan, an indigenous religious people, in the West Java. These two communities are chosen because of their different characters. Although Moluccans are hottempered and slightly rough, Sundanese are more quiet and polite (Muhamad Aqros & Val Madjid 2016:164). The Moluccans suffered social religious conflict in 1999-2004. Besides the destruction of institutions, such as hospitals, mosques, churches, schools, universities and public offices, many people lost their lives. During the conflict, Muslims and Christians did not share hospitals, schools, public offices and markets. John Pieris, an Indonesian politician from the Moluccas, has commented that (Pieris 2004):The harsh nature of the Moluccas (though not everyone) often arises when they have a physical problem. This trait is often shown in case an opponent scoffs or arms them. It is very natural, and difficult to remove. This character is something that is considered to be common among the Moluccans. All people of the warring group clearly show the unrest in the Moluccas. However, harshness can be abandoned in case the opponent apologizes. A positive thing about hard-hearted individuals is that they are generally not vindictive. (p. 193) 1.The outline of this article has been delivered in the parallel group discussion of the Interdisciplinary International Conference on the