http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1036211/1/.html
CNA, 08 Feb 2010
Ps Rony Tan of Lighthouse Evangelism was recently called up by the Internal Security Department (ISD) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for his comments about Buddhism and Taoism at his church sessions. These were recorded and posted on their church website, and subsequently posted on Youtube and other websites. According to MHA, his comments were
highly inappropriate and unacceptable as they trivialised and insulted the beliefs of Buddhists and Taoists. They can also give rise to tension and conflict between the Buddhist/Taoist and Christian communities.
ISD also told Ps Rony that
in preaching or proselytising his faith, he must not run down other religions, and must be mindful of the sensitivities of other religions.
Ps Rony has since personally met with and formally apologised to leaders of the Buddhist and Taoist federations, and they have accepted his apology.
See related articles
Respect for each other’s beliefs must come from deep within (CNA, 20 Jun 10)
S’poreans must not run down or trivialise others’ beliefs: SM Goh (CNA, 13 Feb 10)
Living with religious harmony (King David, 10 Feb 10) – a must read, exploring the biblical concept of tolerance
DPM Wong says “glad to note” Pastor Tan realised his mistake (CNA, 10 Feb 10)
Religious leaders urge followers to speak out if rule of respect is breached (CNA, 10 Feb 10)
Pastor apologises personally to Buddhist & Taoist federations (CNA, 9 Feb 10)
Hello Tim, thanks for dropping by my blog! sorry, I missed out your comment which u posted earlier and only read it today. What a small world! Shern and Ivan are my very good friends when we were studying at TTC together! You do look quite familiar but could not tell clearly from your profile photo! Good to know that another ACS boy is in full-time ministry! God Bless! The Best is Yet to Be! Founder's Day coming up, need to be more on! 🙂
I missed out your comment which u posted earlier and only read it today. Thanks for your info.
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Hi Ps Tim,
Thanks for posting the article on Ps Rony. Hope you have taken this opportunity to educate our youths to stand up for JESUS and to fear GOD rather than fear man.
Only one life, live it well for GOD's glory!