I refer to Malaysiakini report Ministry to probe Herald use of 'Allah' despite ban .

I would like to ask the Catholic Church in Malaysia to exercise restraint to diffuse the tension that may arise from having a showdown with the home ministry and which will not benefit any law-abiding citizen.

A rose by any other name is still a flower. Similarly, the God we perceive and believe in is still God even if called in any one of the thousands of languages we have in this world.

So be it. Show the other cheek to our other brethren rather than 'clash' over something. It is not worth fighting for and locking horns with the government. ‘Love one another as I have loved you’ as was taught so often by Jesus Christ during his time.

Christianity is a religion of tolerance, peace, humility and love and these good virtues are basically the strong pillars of our faith which have been proven time and time again.

We are living in a multiracial and multi-religion country and every religion wants to feel totally justified and accommodated which is not at all possible.

There has to be some form of compromise to maintain the peace and harmony in this country and this is abundantly expected from a religion that propagates such teachings.

Being confrontational and defying the government's ban only goes to show we do not practise what we preach.

I am also willing to put aside my own inner emotions and feelings to repeat the home minister's call to stop the use of the term ‘Allah’ in the Catholic weekly publication Herald to help him to keep the peace for every one.

The Hebrew word Yahweh for the creator of the universe could be an appropriate substitute.

I was very critical of the home ministry over the ban of the Bahasa Malaysia edition of the Herald as I felt it was totally unnecessary, uncalled for and not in line with our national policy.

Since the Home Ministry has now shown its goodwill in reversing its decision and now allowing this BM edition to continue, it is only good faith to reciprocate with the omission of the word in question from the publication as so desired by the ministry.

Changes are beginning to occur for a better future and there will always be another chance to examine and review this matter when the people are more open to discussion and willing to accept a universal practise without any reservations.

Let us all pray that good sense will prevail and not harm the peace we enjoy despite certain setbacks.