There will always be differences in doctrinal teachings which cannot be crossed. All must respect the different religions and places/symbols of worship wherever and whenever. The fundamental principle of mutual respect for that which each religion holds sacred is certainly inviolable. No person or group can be permitted to trivialize, destroy or besmirch any sacred thing or place.
All acts of desecration (see footnote at the end of the post) that have happened of late such as reported HERE must be condemned. We must affirm that the dignity and sacredness of places of worship must be defended and preserved.
The police have shown us that they view the matter seriously and have taken the strongest measures possible to investigate these occurrences. Those responsible for violating the sacredness of places of worship must be held accountable. All quarters concerned must redouble all efforts to prevent and eliminate the use of religion or religious places to incite conflict.
Our authorities and Government officials must ensure that no one uses any aspect of any religion to transform a religious conflict in to a political conflict. No one in their right mind would use religion for any hidden political agenda or objective.
We must realize that any act to desecrate any place of worship is an act desecration that represents an assault on all who believe in the Almighty God and not just for one particular community.
I sincerely pray that Malaysians will continue to take the way of love, keep a calm and level-headed approach and strive towards religious co-existence and unity based on mutual respect and tolerance in our country. Co-existence is the way, NOT desecration.
May the Almighty continue to guide and protect all of us and keep us and Malaysia safe. May peace, love, harmony, unity and patience grow as we enjoy our time on earth and remember that what we have is a gift from heaven above.
Do leave a comment if you wish. Please read the other comments that other readers have shared re this blog post, especially Nick's comment which touches on co-existence. Thanks! Have a pleasant evening everyone. God bless you and yours.
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Desecration is the act of depriving something of its sacred character—or the disrespectful or contemptuous treatment of that which is held to be sacred by a group or individual.
Hopeful Unity is strength. If we work together as a team, then we can win.
Let the righteous win over the evil!