“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours. " —John 15:18-20
Courtesy of The Herald By Thomas Lee Enough is enough! The usually docile, meek and temperate Christian community in Malaysia has had enough, and has exploded in anger over what they perceive as their human, civil and constitutional rights being denied and rendered illusory, with the latest seizure of 30,000 Malay Bibles from the Kuching Port in Sarawak. Several such incidents over the last few years are nothing less than an assault on their God-given rights to worship, and to practice and propagate their faith in their own national language, without any legal restriction or political oppression.
There should no place for such evil bigotry and discrimination towards any religious belief in our country which is founded on the fundamental human rights of freedom to worship and to practise and propagate one’s faith without hindrance, as enshrined in the Federal Constitution. Article 8 of the Federal Constitution states that “All persons are equal before the law and entitled to the equal protection of the law”, and “there shall be no discrimination against citizens on the ground only of religion, race, descent, place of birth or gender in any law ….”.
Article 11 provides for every person to have “the right to profess and practice his religion”, and that every religious group has the right (a) to manage its own religious affairs, (b) to establish and maintain institutions for religious or charitable purposes, and (c) to acquire and own property and hold and administer it in accordance with the law. The refusal to allow the Christians in the country to use certain Bahasa Malaysia words in their publications is a direct infringement of their constitutional right to freedom of religious worship and practise. As patriotic citizens of the nation, the Christians in Malaysia should automatically have total access to use the complete vocabulary of the national language. There is no such thing as the monopoly of certain words by any particular group. The seizure of the Malay Bibles on the contention that they contain several Bahasa Malaysia words deemed incongruous for use by the Christians is an infraction of their constitutional rights as legitimate loyal citizens, and a direct transgression of the universal human right provisions of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted on 10 December 1948. It is definitely wrong, unconstitutional, even immoral, when a certain section of the citizenry is denied and deprived of their human and constitutional rights based on the unilateral action of some biased and racist extremist civil servants.
The Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM), an umbrella body that represents over 90%of churches in the country, is surely justified in publicly challenging the Barisan Nasional federal government to explain the latest seizure of the Malay Bibles at the Kuching Port, and questioning its sincerity and integrity in dealing with the fiasco and other similar related issues over the last few years. What then should the Christians in Malaysia do in the face of such an oppressive political tyranny, in which their freedom to practise their faith is being undermined? First of all, as Christians, we believe in the power of divine intervention, so we must unite in unceasing prayer before the throne of grace to seek God’s help. A nationwide non-stop prayer vigil should be organized by the various churches to pray for the nation and its leaders.
Individual Christians on their own should also set aside a day each week to fast and pray. Secondly, Christians must be united in their stand to defend their human and constitutional rights, to curb and prevent any breach or dilution of such fundamental rights. They should give steadfast and strong support to the CFM and church leaders in their negotiation with the authorities on the matter. At the same time, the CFM and its leadership should be resolute and unwavering in their stand, without fear or favour. Those who are afraid and not willing to risk the prospect of being detained for standing up should step down from the leadership positions. Thirdly, the churches should start holding talks and forums to inform and educate their members on the issues affecting them. Pastors should preach and teach on biblical subjects such as Christian responsibility in society.
For too long, Christians, including the pastors and church leaders, have been basking in their comfort zone within the four walls of their churches, with nary a concern about their rights being eroded or tramped on. The time has come for Christians to emerge from their spiritual slumber to play a more vocal and visible role as loyal citizens of the nation. They should mobilize themselves to campaign and vote for those who are righteous, just, honest, fair, humble, competent, and incorruptible to serve as their representatives in Parliament and the various state assemblies. Finally, Christians who are qualified and willing to serve the nation in the socio-political arena should offer themselves as candidates for election to Parliament and the various state assemblies. We need Joseph who became the prime minister of Egypt and saved the country from famine and economic disaster, Moses who fought for the liberation of those oppressed slaves of Egypt, Daniel who stood firm for his faith in the face of religious persecution, David who served as King and unified the nation, Nehemiah who served as a high government official and used his position to help rebuild Jerusalem, John the Baptist who was beheaded for exposing and condemning the immorality of Herod, and the apostle Paul who exercised his citizenship rights to stand up for his faith.
Of course, the prime example is the Lord Jesus who challenged and spoke out against the hypocritical Jewish religious leaders and the oppressive Roman political authorities, and was crucified. The clarion call to the Christians in Malaysia today is to join with all other Malaysians of like vision and mission to participate in an active national service to bring about the transformation of the nation to a new and better Malaysia. Admin Note:
To Idris Jala, Daniel Tajem, Joseph Pairin Kitinggan, Maximus Ongkili,James Masing, Billy Abit Joe and all BN lawmakers, Members, supporters and Christians who support this Evil Regime, The Lord says to all of you "Which of the two did what his father wanted?" "The first," they answered. Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you." - Matthew 21:31
Time for Christians whether Protestant, Catholic, Evangelical or non-Denominational to pick up their CROSS and defend The Word of God from being silenced by the Satanic BN/Umno Regime of Prime Minister Najib Razak and Jezebel Rosmah Mansor. Let's do this not only through prayer but also to reach out to every Malaysian Voter to make sure Satan's Evil BN/Umno Regime is sent to the Abyss starting with the Sarawak Elections. Remember how many Christian Bumiputeras were converted to Islam by Sarawak Chief Minister of the Satanic BN Regime, Taib Mahmud through PERKIM by means of money, land, deceit and through sorcery.
The Following was sent to MarGeeMar:
BN CALLING UP DEMONS AND EVIL SPIRITS WITH BLOOD SACRIFICES
Need urgent prayers help. I don't have internet access, pls put up all these prayers points at all network prayer...pls. I am in Betong Areas - N30, N31,N32 - Saribas, Layar, and Bukit Saban. The BN (ALFRED JABU -DCM and teams are preparing the offerings and sacrifices to the gods on 5th April at 8pm sharp at Dewan Rentap- Betong (a Civic center). There will be many.......and they are cursing & putting spells to all the opposition candidates, and those voters who votes for the opposition. There will ba slaughtering of chickens & piglets - for the blood as offerings to the many gods.... This is the 1st time they are doing it.....All the respectives BN candidates will be coming for this offering/sacrifices event by helicopters tomorrow.
The ceremony will start at 8pm Tuesday evening till midnight. DoomS and Hell fires will be called out from everywhere, using all all the evil spirits to cast spells and curses to those against them. These will have a Bad impact, spiritual and physical on the IBAN Natives for another few generation if we as soldiers of CHRIST don't stand as the shields against these dark forces! I predict there will be some supernatural manifestations tomorrow in the surrounding areas. I arrived in this area this noon, and going around etc. The christians and people don't like BN, but fears and uncertainty!!! They fear they will be victimized if BN knew the longhses are voting for opposition. I have to rush now.....and no internet access. Line now are bad. Pls inform all prayer network and friends...urgent. Update -The BN candidates N32 Bukit Saban Robert Lawson Chuat ak Vincent will not be joining this cursing/offering ceremony as ......this is wrong and un-christian, and I dont know whether the DCM Afred Jabu will get angry with his nephew Robert lawson Chuat..?.
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PRAYER FOR ELECTORAL ROLL
Another call for prayer: Pls circulate to prayer groups to pray and pray. All should be aware of what is happening.. This kind of news is buried by the mainstream media. http://sarawaknews.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/the-real-4-hot-seats-where-even-the-electoral-roll-is-being-manufactured/
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Pray mightily tomorrow night, 7.30pm till 12.30am (the black ceremony is scheduled for 8pm-12am). If possible, pray through the whole of Wednesday, please. My friend is a faithful servant of God and he would not put through such an urgent plea if he doesn't think it will do any harm. Protect and strengthen all of God's workers. Call upon God's hosts of guardian angels to descend upon Sarawak and bind the demonic forces and protect those who work for God's righteousness.
PLEASE PUT OUT THIS CALL TO ALL THE PRAYER GROUPS YOU KNOW.