This is in response to Albert's A case of stigmatising freethinkers . Now, whether or not Aleesha is right is up to individuals to ponder. To me, she does seem to have a point as I have come across many children from mixed families who are totally confused about religion and it show in their behaviour.

In contrast, Albert's sweeping statements need to be corrected.

He says, "Look here in Malaysia, without any doubt I can say that most pregnancies out of wedlock are Malays. Most incest cases are Malays. They are supposed to have the moral education of Islam, don't they?"

Is the writer saying that incest does not happen in other races? I have taken on numerous counseling work and I can safely say that it happens to other races as well. The only difference is that it is not highlighted in the press and many non-Malay mothers do not lodge police reports.

In Malaysia, 'Belief in God' is the first of our Rukun Negara's five principles. Where does that leave the 'godless'? Are they Malaysians? I am not a Muslim but I know Islam is the official religion of this country. If I do fall in love with a Malay man, I would have no qualms converting - as hundreds, if not thousands, before me have - because I know my responsibilities to my family and country. Why should I be selfish enough to start a racial uproar for my personal gain?

However, if my religion is more important to me, I would rather sacrifice my love. Why should we always ask the country to change its ways to suit us?

This country has always had the custom of non-Muslims converting if they marry a Muslim. I especially pose these questions to my Christian friends who are reluctant to give up Christianity to marry a Muslim but yet insist on breaking the shariah laws of the country. Is confrontation the Christian way? What happened to "turn the other cheek" and humility which Christ preached?

If you remember, Christ never demanded for countries to change their laws - whenever there was a need, He moved to another place to spread the love of God.

Same with Buddha and all others whose teachings religion is based on. Maybe many of the younger generation do not know what happens when racism rears its ugly head. Perhaps that is why the older generation who lived through it are more compromising when compared to young know-it-alls who feel the world owes them everything.

Yes, Aleesha, people these days are very selfish. 'Kiasuism' is life - everything that matters is me and myself, not the nation or other peace-loving fellow countrymen.