The whole 'god' debacle.

Part 2 > http://lindakhoo.wordpress.com/2010/01/14/signing-off/

Update

Look. I'll state it in point forms:

• The post specifically points at Malaysian Muslims and Christians.
  


• I said 'to most people' the 'A' word means the Muslim god.
  


• It was an unwritten rule, that the word 'Allah' is Muslims' [people do realise it is 'their language' right?]. They just legalised it. Deal with it. It actually should come as a no surprise that they finally legalised it. Yes, the East Malaysians are most affected, but like I said, 'should not be so restrictive and there should be some leniency'. The Muslims are just protective over their religion, so are everyone else. Otherwise, the Christians would not have tried force feeding the idea.


• Extremists are extremists, regardless of the party. They will fail to rationalise.


• Malaysia is Malaysia. Stop being fickle. One minute, Malaysia's for Malaysians. Next, bring in everyone elses. Just to win the case. Please.


• The group that insist upon legalising the 'A' word on Facebook, is stepping over line.


• Ever heard of take the high road? Okay, the churches got bombed. Guess that is THEIR version of extremist.


• Admit it, both parties believe the other gods or any other gods for that matter do not exist but your own.


• In relation to the point above, then why are people bringing up the 'your Allah is not my Allah?' *clears throat* YEAH, you BOTH parties believe that.

I think we should all learn to respect one another, know when to draw the line and not push buttons.

No offense.

Yes, the 'A' word has been used. Result: the Muslims are mad.

Yes, the churches got bombed. Result: the Christians are mad.

Regardless, the 'A' word should not be legalised for Malaysians to use.
But yet, it should not be so restrictive. There should be some leniency.

Its argued that, technically 'A' technically means 'god'.

Try to think of it rationally, when people actually say it, don't the Muslim's god come first to mind? To most people at least. Certainly the amount outweighs those who don't. Yeah, we all sing it in the anthem. Well, it is in a way their country. Stop making such a fuss.

It honestly wouldn't kill anyone to use the word 'tuhan' instead. That is if you are actually looking for a literal translation for the word 'god'.

Just, be rational.

It is still 5 alphabets afterall.

Note: I'm not defending whoever bombed the churches, that was uncalled for.