Trusting God not the same as trusting godly human beings

Trusting God not the same as trusting godly human beings

READING excerpts from Nominated MP Thio Li-ann's speech on Wednesday ('No 'bright line' between religion and politics'), I am amazed that an accomplished woman of her calibre cannot fully perceive the danger in mixing religion with politics.

How many people throughout history have been persecuted in the name of religion?

While she enthuses her preference for hearing and reading diverse views, does she honestly believe her faith is willing to embrace diverse opinions which may be crucial to the survival of a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural group of women who need help?

I am not afraid to say that even if I wish to believe in God, I do not trust all godly human beings to do what is right all the time. Even if we recognise the generosity of human spirit that emanates from worshipping God, it does not negate in any way the suffering of those who could have been saved by more vigilant, less naive, believers.

Family values need not be taught only through religion. They can be taught by practising love and tolerance we show one another, with or without an outward spiritual incentive. Faith does bring comfort, but individuals need to be ready for it.

Lakshmi Narayanan (Ms)

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