Some responses to my writing in Malaysiakini

I have seen 2 in Malaysiakini today. Here is one;
Have you seen Lina Joy?
Voice of Peace
Jun 6, 07 3:40pm Adjust font size:

I refer to the letter Muslims are responsibility of Muslim community by Noor Yahaya Hamzah. In his letter, he argues that Lina should proceed to Syariah court first before approaching the National Registration Department for the change in her religion to be recorded on her MyKad.

I would like him ponder first of all on why none of us has seen the face of Lina Joy. All of us are forming opinions, either supporting or against a woman that has no face in the media. Let's ask why.

As I learnt, there was a search for her when news broke out that she has converted to Christianity. There were threats against her as well as against her lawyers. For her safety, she cannot show her face to the public.

If we recall not too long ago, a church in Perak was surrounded by Muslims with threats of attacks based on a rumour. Apostates all around the world face a real danger to their life, if not their livelihood.

This is the reality. That's why the dissenting judge in Lina Joy’s case said that any admission on her part would be self-incriminating.

Many former Muslims left the faith under threats. Many would prefer to just convert or leave the faith quietly. For this, I admire Lina's faith and determination.


and two;
A greater religion
Prophet Brand X
Jun 6, 07 3:37pm Adjust font size:

I refer to the letter Muslims are responsibility of Muslim community.


Lina Joy's case is simple. She wants to leave religion A for B. That's all. Religion A says Heaven is there for believers and Hell for the non-believer. Only the followers of this religion go to Heaven and this is the true religion that can deliver us from misery and so on.

Religion B says heaven is there for believers and Hell for non-believers. Only the followers of this religion go to Heaven and this is the true religion that can deliver us from misery and so on.

Now whether Lina Joy choose to believe religion A or B, that's her business. Whether she gets punished or rewarded in believing religion A or B, that, too, is her business. Whether she calls her god Jehovah, Yahweh, Allah, Rama, Christ, Buddha, that's her business.

And please don't quote scriptures here as I believe some of these scriptures have adulterated and hijacked by priestly gangs. Logical, isn't it? The priest has sell his brand of religion for his own survival. They will, like politicians, say anything to secure their power base, not to save their religion or God (since when did God need saving?)

We don't have die to discover what or who is the true god. If we can just love and let all follow whatever belief system they want, that is a greater religion. What is the guarantee any religion can give that by choosing brand A or B, I am assured of Heaven?