Category Archives: Religion

Christians in Politics

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Tricia

I picked up a book at the immense bookstore on the Doulos. It’s called “How Can a Christian Be in Politics?”, and interestingly enough, the back cover asks the converse question, “How Can a Christian not Be in Politics?” The … Continue reading →

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Interfaiths

Posted on July 4, 2006 by Tricia

The very term “inter-faith” has been somewhat of a touchy, sensitive topic of late. What with your regular Interfaith Commissions being criticised left right and centre, the issues of apostasy taking prime time in many websites and Lina Joy’s case … Continue reading →

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Islam Hadhari II

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Tricia

Article in theSun last week: National policy must aim to embrace all Islam Hadhari: Developmental framework Guest: Tricia Yeoh For the first time in Malaysia, a religious framework has been instituted within a national socio-economic development plan. Islam Hadhari was … Continue reading →

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Case Reopened

Posted on July 1, 2006 by Tricia

Case Reopened on Lina Joy… Extracted from various sources below: Lina Joy, a Muslim converted to Christianity in 1998, has since been seeking her constitutional right to practise the religion of her choice. According to the Law Reform (Marriage and … Continue reading →

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Defining Race

Posted on June 23, 2006 by Tricia

What is a race? I asked myself that tonight and found myself scratching my head. Because you have nation-states like Japan, where there is no question of race and nationality. Think also of China and England where race and nationality … Continue reading →

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Temple Bashing

Posted on June 20, 2006 by Tricia

Unlicensed temples have been abolished to dust all around Klang Valley recently. Take a look at the following: Picture from malaysiakini.com and also the following excerpt:  Over the years, local authorities have been regularly demolishing temples saying the structures were … Continue reading →

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Qur’an & non-Muslims

Posted on June 18, 2006 by Tricia

I read with interest an article in today's Star that reported various views on Matthias Chang's recent case. The former political advisor to Dr. M apparently brought out a chunk of religious holy texts and swore on each of them … Continue reading →

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Social Justice!

Posted on June 18, 2006 by Tricia

I find it interesting how religion affects the way people live. Of course, this shouldn't come as a surprise, but hear me out. Religions that propagate an eternal life in heaven or paradise usually assure followers that their rewards will … Continue reading →

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Right Kinda Freedom

Posted on June 7, 2006 by Tricia

I've written my thoughts about freedom sometime ago when the cartoons incident sparked a wave of interest in what constitutes freedom of speech and expression. Now discussion has gone into other sorts of freedom, with the growing interest in International … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Tricia

This will stay in my head.. Excuse me for finding it profound despite its simplicity, but it is: There is no freedom without responsibility. (no, it is not the same as Spiderman's great power quote) How true this is. There … Continue reading →

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