Breaking News: Pestor Rony Tan say sorry after limkopi with ISD!

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Came out on the evening news.

See below from Channel News Asia:-

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Posted: 08 February 2010 2345 hrs
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SINGAPORE: The Internal Security Department (ISD) has called up Pastor Rony Tan of Lighthouse Evangelism in connection with his comments and insinuations about Buddhism and Taoism at his church sessions.

These sessions were video-recorded and made available on Lighthouse Evangelism's website. Video-clips of these sessions subsequently became available on YouTube and other websites.

The Home Affairs Ministry said Pastor Tan's 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 told Pastor Tan that in preaching or proselytising his faith, he must not run down other religions, and must be mindful of the sensitivities of other religions.

Pastor Tan has expressed his deepest apologies and remorse.

He deeply regrets that he has been insensitive and offensive towards the Buddhist and Taoist faiths, and that his comments have saddened and hurt their followers.

He has promised that it will never happen again and has also affirmed that he will tell his members to respect other beliefs and build a harmonious Singapore.

- CNA/ir
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Found at www.ronytan.com :-

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<!--StartFragment--> Urgent Message From Pastor Rony
I have received a number of emails from people who have been saddened and hurt by the testimonies of an ex-monk and an ex-nun. I realized that my presentation and comments were wrong and offensive. So I sincerely apologize for my insensitivity towards the Buddhists and Taoists, and solemnly promise that it will never happen again.

When we have received those emails, we immediately removed the video clips from our website. I urge those who have posted those clips on the YouTube to remove them as well.

After reading the frank views from those emails, I was also prompted to tell my members not only to continue to love souls, but also to respect other belief and not to ridicule them in any way, shape or fashion.

Let's put our goal to build a harmonious Singapore a top priority.

 

[elephanto]

No.1 - This is a very legitimate grievance

No. 2 - forummers at fuckwarezone, STOMP Talkback, 3in1 kopitiam, sammyboy forum, Temasek Review & then GeorgeYeo Facebook somemore...

You think, netizens peesai ah ?

Cyber Power to the People !

This case Garmen given above exposure CANNOT siam one !

The only thing is the poor 3 teenagers are charged because they don't have 10,000 followers behind them .... so our friend get warning is already the maximum penalty leow.

Anything more, a whole ant nest will be disturbed ,,,

Then the True Test of what Inter-Religious Harmony Bill will be TRULY TESTED !