In response to Mat Sopian ('How can non-Muslims criticise Islam freely?', Aug 15), a big chunk of Malaysians are not Muslim. They could easily convert if they wanted to.

They don't because they don't want to. They don't want to because they don't think it suits them and their beliefs. So, to each his own and then everybody is happy.

The problem occurs when followers of one religion want to impose their belief on others. How can we expect non-Muslims to accept Islamic rule and governance when they don't believe in Islam?

Imagine, if a Muslim were under the threat of having Christian ways thrust upon him. I'd bet he would criticise it and "without knowing Christ better", too. Would he call himself an "irrelevant loudmouth" then?

When one shoves something on others against their will, one invites criticism. If one can't take the reaction, don't do the action.