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“Before one can claim that
one’s religion is superior to
that of others, one should
study all other religions as
Accepting
Diversity, most cases. Most exclusivists
well, but this is not done in
Living simply make the assertion
that their religion is more
Peacefully superior without doing any
comparative study. This is not
rational!”
Just now you heard from the distinguished Professor Dr.
Dato’ Zainal Kling that we just celebrated the Birthday of Nabi
Mohammad the day before yesterday, celebrated Chap Goh Mei
yesterday, and we are celebrating Thaipusam today. You also heard
from the learned Ustaz Dr Muhammad Uthman El-Muhannady that
diversity in Malaysia is not by chance, it is God’s will. Now, we
are not enjoying these diverse celebrations only in recent times; we
have been enjoying this diversity for years, and we have been living
peacefully within this diversity for years. So what more need I say
about diversity in Malaysia?
Diversity is the Norm
Diversity is the norm, this is a fact we must accept. Just take a
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