your say 'This is not an isolated incident. In Penang, fanatics accused Christians of plotting to make Christianity the religion of this nation.'

Bishop Paul decries vilification of Christians

Malaysiasakit: Having benefitted immensely from the works of Christian missionaries in areas of nation building such as education and healthcare, this Islamic nation now turns around and bite the very hand that nurture it.

The sacrifices of the La Sallian brothers, the Methodist and Catholic movements have been forgotten and now the present-day Christians vilified. Is that how you thank Christians for their contributions to the nation?

Anonymous_403: This crude intrusion into a house of worship should be condemned by all honest people. How do you like when we go into your house of worship and do the same thing? Will you like it?

This is not an isolated incident. In Penang recently, fanatics and bigots accused a dinner party of Christians as plotting to make Christianity the religion of this nation. How absurd can a person be, when the Constitution clearly states that Islam is the religion of this nation?

Moreover, who gave the idea that Christians, who are in the minority, could have a Christian PM?

Who Is That Masked Man?: Only cowards would use lies at the expense of religion to further their cause. To the powers-that-be, the end justifies the means. Even during the holy month of Ramadan.

By the way, they used to dump tons of free Utusan Malaysia newspapers in the hospitals. I was offered the newspaper once and I told them I don't read rubbish. The receptionist was so embarrassed and realised that although they were free, the private hospital shouldn't distribute crap. I later saw all of the newspaper in the trash can, where it truly belongs.

Bad officials are elected by good people who don't vote. Register to vote now. You can decide how this country should be run and not wasted by obsolete parties with no sincerity, talent nor integrity. People of all races should unite and save this beautiful country.

Nik V: While I have always been impressed by Bishop Paul Tan's wisdom, I would also like to caution the bishop not to appear that he has taken sides and already decided who is guilty.

While Jais may have done what they have done without following proper channels, neither can we assume that the Christian church was not doing what Jais said they were doing either.

Onyourtoes: Has it ever occurred to you that the insinuation and innuendo are intended? It is to galvanise Malays/Muslims support. They have long written off non-Malay and Christian votes.

I think they have done some mental maths - if somehow 70 percent of the Malays can be persuaded to support Umno, they may stand a chance to stay in power. Damn with the Christians and non-Malays.

YF: People, we are playing into the hands of a probable Umno sandiwara . They are vilifying the Christians to gain support of the fence-sitting Malays and make them believe that PAS has sold out Islam. Umno is not stupid, they are very cunning and deceitful, even during Ramadan.

Traj: Bishop Paul Tan, you are a man amongst all men. Your courage should be a guidance for all peace-loving Malaysians of all religions. I shudder at the thundering silence of Archbishop Rev Murphy Pakiam. What has become of him?

Further the deafening silence of our Christian politicians like Pairin Kitingan, Maximus Ongkili and the rest is sad, but probably not surprising as we know who is lining their pockets.

In this period of Christian-bashing, all Malaysians need to stand up and kick the incompetent, corrupt government out.

Disbeliever: Your Lordship, thank you for taking a bold yet brave stand. We Christians, especially Catholics, look up to you for wisdom and indeed we shall make our voices be heard at the ballot box.

It is true that the ruling government is clamouring for Malay votes and that they have given up on the non-Malay votes. Thus they are resorting to whatever means to 'uniting' the split Malay votes hoping to stay in power come the next general elections.

I hope that all Malaysians irrespective of their colour or creed would be wise enough to see through this wicked scheme of the ruling government. It's time for us to go for change to ensure a future for the future generations of all Malaysians.

Malaysiawatch4.blogspot: Just casting your vote is not enough as the election process can be ‘shanghaied' via cheating during the voting process and even the Election Commission may be part of the scheme.

All loyal Malaysians should try and volunteer to be a counting agent or polling agent to prevent cheating at the elections. To find out more, go and visit the PKR/PAS/DAP office near your house and inquire about being a volunteer.

You need not be a member, just be concerned that polling needs to be an exercise where cheating is reduced to a minimum. Even if you cannot be a volunteer on polling day, the knowledge you gain can make a difference.

Multi Racial: I just don't know what to say. I am loss of words. This is a country that preach freedom of religion but use taxpayers money to establish an organisation with the sole purpose of doing what each individual Muslims can do for themselves.

What is the point of forcing someone to believe in something if their hearts are not there? Religion is a private thing between oneself and God. Who and how you want to believe, we leave it to individual as it is really none of our business. So is Jais or Jakim or Umno or PAS.

I rather the government of the day spend productive time on fighting corruption, develop the country and keep us safe.

Docs: History has show that Christianity has always shone the brightest in times of adversity. The persecution of the Malaysian Christian community will galvanised them to unite.

 

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