Be AWARE Of Differing Views
Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng said religious individuals have the same rights as other Singaporeans to express their views on public policy issues, but they should be mindful that they live in a multi-religious society where the views of others may be different from theirs.
'If religious groups start to campaign to change certain government policies, or use the pulpit to mobilise their followers to pressure the Government, or push aggressively to gain ground at the expense of other groups, this must lead to trouble.
'Keeping religion and politics separate is a key rule of political engagement,' he said.
Source: Straits Times
Stop all the bickering, lah. The entire Aware saga is getting out of hand, especially the homosexuality issue.
The conservatives believe in moral absolutes, that there is only black and was right and wrong, virtue and vice, decency and decadence. On the other hand, the liberals believe in inclusiveness and are neutral towards gays.
Differing views are bound to exist in a civilized and democratic society. So long as we agree to disagree.
By the way, I agree with the government that religious groups should never get involved or push for personal agendas.
Posted at 5:19 AM | Labels: Singapore news |
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