Is it morally justifiable to close a Synagogue because of Gaza?

Serious answers only please. I understand that some people are boycotting Israeli products, but a Jewish Synagogue is a place of worship.

Do you think this is going too far? Why or why not?
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Indonesia - Councillors in Indonesia's second largest city Surabaya are seeking the closure of what is believed to be the only synagogue in the city to protest against Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip, a council member today.

Protestors on Wednesday symbolically sealed the the Beth Hashem synagogue in Surabaya, East Java during a protest against Israel's strikes on Gaza that by Friday had killed 776 Palestinians and injured more than 3,000 people.

"We are asking the city administration to close the synagogue and verify the presence of the Jewish community here," said Ahmad Suyanto, a member of the Surabaya City Council.

He said Judaism was not one of six religions recognized in Indonesia - Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1452514.php/Indonesian_councillors_seek_synagogue_closure_over _Gaza_attacks_
I do my homework quite well Sig: First of all you are implying that this is justifiable, and you fail to realize that it opens doors that would lead towards these actions being pulled out on other religions.

Secondly: Are you implying that Jewish people haven't been harassed?

Third: Firing rockets into another country and then crying foul is a major contradiction. The UN has never supported Israel in anything either (hence the BIASED media).

Did they cover the 123 Israeli kids that have died because of these attacks? Did they cover the guy who killed 12 kids this year alone at a Jewish school in Israel?

I think you are the one that needs to check your facts.

Statistically: Judaism has the highest %'s when it comes to people enacting hate crimes (that's right Judaism is at 18% in comparison to Islam which is 11%).

I think you need to do your homework better: This is about being able to practice religion freely. You missed the point. You are confusing Israel with Judaism.

It's a good reminder of how the US is fortunate to have freedom of religion and other countries do not. Isn't it interesting how every country around the world is tolerant of Muslims to practice Islam but very few Muslim countries allow anything but Islam and the few that do crack down on them like this.

It wouldn't be the first time we've been treated like this; I'm sure it won't be the last. We'll manage, one way or another; we always have.

Yes, it's going way to far. For one thing, Israel does not speak for all Jews. It's a bad idea to confuse the religion with any (albeit related) country's internal or foreign policy.

If you want to cut off diplomatic relations or force a country to close their embassy in your country, fine, but you can't go closing down houses of worship (of any religion) for political reasons. And what's with recognizing Islam and Christianity and not Judaism? According to Islam, they all worship the same god. That's really stupid.

first of all normally i would say no it isn't fair for them to close it down because it is Gods House. However, Muslims have taken every ones bullshit for long enough. Not one single country or religion has sufficient reasons for attacking Muslims and Islam in general. Islam is a peaceful religion and America and Israel have and are continuously attempting to bring down Islam even though that will never happen. Think about it for a second because you dint have to be a genius to see whats going on. How many Mosques, which are Gods House as well just like any church or synagogue, have been burned down and destroyed. We have taken enough and its time we fight back. If Islam was such a bad religion, it wouldn't be the fastest growing religion in the world. stop listening to what others are saying because its all propaganda! do some real research yourself. When you educate yourself you dint need to turn to others for answers. I understand your feelings towards this specific situation but i think people have bigger issues on their mind such as all the innocent people dieing in Gaza and possibly in Israel as well. People are blinded by what the news have to say but they aren't showing you half of the truth. try turning on any other news channel outside the US and you will be exposed to the real truth! I'm an American and I'm ashamed to say it as of right now because they are partially responsible for what is happening today. They are destroying the lives of thousands of people and are sitting back and letting others take the blame. And as for Israel i pray for the innocent people out there and hope that those bombing Gaza get what they deserve inhaleLeahd suffer twice as bad just like the people in Gaza are suffering.

I am a Romanian Muslim. We are against Gaza's genocide, but it is away of Islamic teachings to close a House of God. Our beloved prophet Muhammed (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him !) never would take like decision.

Moreover, it's against Noble Quran's teachings to make it.

We must to fight against terrorists attacks of Israel only.