The Christian Federation of Malaysia is concerned over the recent acts of escalating tensions with regard to the Allah issue.
However, its chairperson Rev Eu Hong Seng said that it remains unfazed and blames the political leadership for the current situation.
CFM was referring to four incidents: the singling out of Father Lawrence Andrew for criticism and threats of demonstrations, the advertisement placed in The Star by the head of the Selangor Islamic Council (Mais) to justify the raid by the Selangor Islamic Department (Jais) as well as the demonstrations near Shekinah Glory AG Church in Klang and outside the Metro Tabernacle Church in Gombak.
"In the absence of any clear direction from the political leadership, there appears to be a mad scramble by any and every group to grab media attention
"This was a sorry reflection of the declining state of affairs. We are of the view that none of these incidents was either helpful or prudent in the current environment," said Eu.
He noted that the 10-point solution announced by the government in April 2011 should have resolved the Allah controversy.
Regrettably, he added, the government that devised the 10-point solution is now silent about it.
Expressing that CFM remains undaunted, Eu said: "We stand firm and united in our understanding of the principle of the freedom of religion and the equal protection of the law, both of which are guaranteed in our Federal Constitution, the supreme law of the land."
"We look to the courts of this land to protect, preserve and defend these cherished principles of our Federal Constitution.
"We stand by individuals such as Father Lawrence Andrew and churches that have been singled out to be recipients of unwarranted and undeserved protests, and with the many Christians in this country whose only offence has been a heartfelt desire to worship and address God in their own language," he added.
Eu also pointed out that 64 percent of Christians in Malaysia have no other language for their Bible, prayer and worship except for Bahasa Malaysia.
"We thank friends and neighbours from other faiths who understand this history and who are standing with us and by us in these dark days.
"We call on all peace-loving people in Malaysia and throughout the world to continue to pray for the peace and security of individual Christians, churches and communities, and for justice to prevail in our beloved nation," he added.
However, its chairperson Rev Eu Hong Seng said that it remains unfazed and blames the political leadership for the current situation.
CFM was referring to four incidents: the singling out of Father Lawrence Andrew for criticism and threats of demonstrations, the advertisement placed in The Star by the head of the Selangor Islamic Council (Mais) to justify the raid by the Selangor Islamic Department (Jais) as well as the demonstrations near Shekinah Glory AG Church in Klang and outside the Metro Tabernacle Church in Gombak.
"In the absence of any clear direction from the political leadership, there appears to be a mad scramble by any and every group to grab media attention
"This was a sorry reflection of the declining state of affairs. We are of the view that none of these incidents was either helpful or prudent in the current environment," said Eu.
He noted that the 10-point solution announced by the government in April 2011 should have resolved the Allah controversy.
Regrettably, he added, the government that devised the 10-point solution is now silent about it.
Expressing that CFM remains undaunted, Eu said: "We stand firm and united in our understanding of the principle of the freedom of religion and the equal protection of the law, both of which are guaranteed in our Federal Constitution, the supreme law of the land."
"We look to the courts of this land to protect, preserve and defend these cherished principles of our Federal Constitution.
"We stand by individuals such as Father Lawrence Andrew and churches that have been singled out to be recipients of unwarranted and undeserved protests, and with the many Christians in this country whose only offence has been a heartfelt desire to worship and address God in their own language," he added.
Eu also pointed out that 64 percent of Christians in Malaysia have no other language for their Bible, prayer and worship except for Bahasa Malaysia.
"We thank friends and neighbours from other faiths who understand this history and who are standing with us and by us in these dark days.
"We call on all peace-loving people in Malaysia and throughout the world to continue to pray for the peace and security of individual Christians, churches and communities, and for justice to prevail in our beloved nation," he added.
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