This might be a very USA centric video in terms of commentary. But I wonder whether we can make adaptations beyond the USA not just on Christians but for any fear or hate mongering so called self-proclaimed “religious” person.
Category: World
Brian McLaren – Navigating Through A New Kind of Christianity
Some timely words for everyone of us ..
Amirah Ali – Katakanlah (Original Song)
A beautiful song with a lot for us to reflect on . In her own words Amirah Ali said “I am saddened and angered by the recent happenings in my country, Malaysia. I would like to share with you this song that I wrote. We are all ONE and so is GOD.” KATAKANLAH Hari…
Random Links 384 on #Allah in Malaysia
Right to go to court over “Allah” I know some of my Muslim friends who have no issue with our use of the term “Allah”, have issues with the Roman Catholic Church taking this it to the courts. But this article would shed some light on this. The defender of citizen rights in a democracy…
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Four reasons for controversial ‘Allah’ ruling Everyone who’s serious about engaging in this issue MUST read this. And if possible the 57-page judgment too. Here’s an excerpt: On why the Home Minister’s ban is illegal “The Applicant submits the 1st Respondent has failed to take into account one or more of the relevant considerations… 1….
Voices from East Malaysia 4: Should Christians drop the use of the word “Allah”?
I won’t be surprised that even some Christians in West Malaysia would easily buy into the idea of dropping the use of the term “Allah”, but again perhaps that reflects more of our ignorance and prejudice than anything else. It’s time for some soul searching again. Please hear Pastor Solomon’s voice once again. Much…
Voices from East Malaysia 3: How about using the term "Allah" only in Sabah & Sarawak?
Interesting how both Jakim and Christians are united on what they are against even though differing on what they are for. 🙂 Christians in West Malaysia need to hear the voices and see the faces from East Malaysia. Too much of our talk is theoretical, and doesn’t take into consideration the lived reality of…
Voices from East Malaysia 2: How Christians should Respond
It’s sad to hear about the bottles thrown at Sarawak mosque. This act must strongly be condemned! The majority of Malaysians will agree and commit to the call last Saturday: Malaysia will not bow to acts of violence: Joint Statement of Civil Society on 9 January 2010. It’s challenging when we’re in the dark…
Voices from East Malaysia 1: Respon dari Pastor Solomon Bulan, SIB Krokop Evangelical Church
Pastor Solomon and I had a wonderful time getting to know each other the last two days. We talked about a vast range of topics from Bario rice to Bario Revival, the use of the term “Allah” to how to respond to the church attacks, technology to theology, twitter to facebook, etc. I’m so…
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Two latest Comments I read on Facebook Chris Chew The reason why the churches went to court is seek the reason WHY the word is banned without even a dialogue by the KDN. If you search through the news, KDN just issued and banned the usage after it was lifted in 2003. It’s being used…