Organisers of a “Christian threat” seminar in Johor Baharu have dropped the two contentious words from the title of the event.

According to Johor exco member Maulizan Bujang, the new title is called “ Liberalisme, Pluralisme dan Gejala Murtad: Apa Peranan Guru Di Dalam Mepertahankan Akidah (Liberalism, pluralism and apostasy: What is the role of teachers in defending the faith)”.

Originally, the event was titled “ Pemantapan Aqidah, Bahaya Liberalisme dan Pluralism Serta Ancaman Kristianisasi Terhadap Umat Islam. Apa Peranan Guru? ” (Strengthening the faith, the dangers of liberalism and pluralism and the threat of Christianity towards Muslims. What is the role of teachers?).

The event, jointly organised by the Johor Mufti Department and Johor Education Department, will take place this Saturday involving 300 religious teachers from all over the state.

“The seminar aims to strengthen the faith among Muslims and should not be politicised by anyone with allegations that the seminar is a threat to other religious,” Maulizan, whose portfolio includes education, when contacted by Bernama .

He also chasitised PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim for claiming that the seminar was yet another attempt by Umno to frighten the Malay community into supporting them.

Title changed, content the same

Maulizan said that this allegation was unnecessary and reflected Anwar’s narrow mindedness.

Bernama also quotes an anonymous Johor Mufti Department official who said the new title does not refer to any group or religion.

“Activities (that promote) liberalism and pluralism can also lead Muslims into apostasy,” said the source.

The source added that the title of the seminar was modified for technical reasons but the content will remain the same.

“This seminar is among the rights of Muslims to defend their faith from any activity that can lead to apostasy. This is our responsibility,” said the source.

The source hoped that religious teachers involved in the seminar would be able to advise their pupils to distance themselves from activities which can lead to apostasy.

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