one word.
ALLAH.
Allah,which simply means God in Arabic.
This one word caused such a commotion in Malaysia,which I am now embarrassed to call my Home at this very moment. Youngsters setting up molotov cocktails in churches after the court overturned the ban of using this word in the "Herald" or if any,other christian newsletter,articles and what not. Just because of ONE word,this has caused much anger and rebellion in those insecure in what they believe in,leading them to stupidity.
57 years of independance and with our current Prime Minister trying to instill the 1Malaysia "trend" yet there are people this shallow who thinks that they are making a stand and leaving a mark in Malaysia about their rights of using "Allah". Is this is what Malaysia is slowly becoming? Only certain people can use this word?What next?Only certain people are able to have their say in Malaysia while others just sit in silence?This is NOT the Malaysia we hope to live in,well for me it isn't. Harmony and Peace in our country is slowly thinning if this sort of attitude continues.
More on Al-Jazeera: http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2010/01/2010181572087252.htmlThis one word caused such a commotion in Malaysia,which I am now embarrassed to call my Home at this very moment. Youngsters setting up molotov cocktails in churches after the court overturned the ban of using this word in the "Herald" or if any,other christian newsletter,articles and what not. Just because of ONE word,this has caused much anger and rebellion in those insecure in what they believe in,leading them to stupidity.
57 years of independance and with our current Prime Minister trying to instill the 1Malaysia "trend" yet there are people this shallow who thinks that they are making a stand and leaving a mark in Malaysia about their rights of using "Allah". Is this is what Malaysia is slowly becoming? Only certain people can use this word?What next?Only certain people are able to have their say in Malaysia while others just sit in silence?This is NOT the Malaysia we hope to live in,well for me it isn't. Harmony and Peace in our country is slowly thinning if this sort of attitude continues.
Undeniably,sadness and dare I say,anger too are felt in the hearts of those affected by this matter. If your friend or relative or anyone you know attends any one of the churches burnt,lift them up and be with them.As for me,I do not know anyone from these churches.All I can do is to pray for them and write this blog. Remember,the Lord Jesus Christ is a FORGIVING God. Do not let anger creep into our hearts and have hatred towards these people. The very first time I found out about the attacks,it reminded me what Jesus said when He was crucified on the cross:
"Forgive them Father for they know not what they have done."
Our Father reigns above all,thus,we as His children have no reason to be afraid and be worried of those who opposes Him. When we are not able to do things with our own strength,He does it for us.There is no point being angry with such people. So for those reading this,I urge you to pray for our brothers and sisters affected by this attack,and for the Lord's light to shine in our beloved beautiful country.
"Forgive them Father for they know not what they have done."
Our Father reigns above all,thus,we as His children have no reason to be afraid and be worried of those who opposes Him. When we are not able to do things with our own strength,He does it for us.There is no point being angry with such people. So for those reading this,I urge you to pray for our brothers and sisters affected by this attack,and for the Lord's light to shine in our beloved beautiful country.
1 comment:
exactly how i feel! u hit the nail on the head. This uncalled action are not the road to peace in our HOME!
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