Sunday, June 3, 2007

Freedom Of Religion

Do these people understand what the word 'religious tolerance' means ? We seem to be heading towards extremism, if not already.

It gets scary when you see this kind of head-lines at The Star

PAS wants apostasy to be made a crime in FT
KOTA BARU: PAS wants the syariah enactments amended to make apostasy a crime in the Federal Territory, the only state not to have such a provision. The imposition of heavier penalties to deter Muslims from renouncing their faith was among five resolutions passed during the PAS assembly here yesterday.


To be exact, if you are a Muslim born in Malaysia - too bad, you are not entitle to freedom of religion. Wikipedia says

" Freedom of religion is a guarantee by a government for freedom of belief for individuals and freedom of worship for individuals and groups. It is generally recognized to also include the freedom not to follow any religion (irreligion) and not to believe in any god (atheism or agnosticism). "


That's what happen when religion get mixed with politics. Everyone tries to out-do the other by some shocking propositions.

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