Friday, January 8, 2010

Didn't We Agree that there is Only One God?

Here are my simple thoughts on the current issue a-brewing in our own beautiful 1Malaysia. Pray I do not get arrested for posting this up =p

If one religion says there is only one God, and the other religion says there is only one God, won't simple logic tell you that, it is the same, one and only God? So what's the problem with calling him the same name?

I understand the concern if the publication is by some unknown occult or "ajaran sesat", and you do not want to have God's name associated in any way with any deviant teachings, but this a religious group as old and as respected as any, with billions of believers across the globe.

Are they so concerned that followers of the other faith will be confused with such usage? And that such confusion will result in deviant practices or even worse, conversion? Please. I think they have to give their followers more credit than that.

All I'm saying is that, I don't think God is exclusive to any religious groups, even if they are the majority. If you go back to the essence of any religion, it is about respect, it is about love, and it is about YOUR faith. I sincerely do not think God (who is only one) will agree over these petty fights.