I can understand that enforcing a law is necessary to prevent chaos, and I also can understand why adherence to civil and law abiding behaviour is desired, but teaching kids to agree and support a law is not educational in any way. The below report displays lack of confidence for imposing Syariah law by the Sultanate. Not asking nor expecting young Bruneians to rebel, but can't they have an opinion of their own about the country's decision making process? Can't they develop their own sense of judgement and reason rather than being expected to acknowledge what the policy makers wish to enact? This act of shaping one's way of thinking is definitely brainwashing.
Cheers!
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/...respond-criticism-syariah-law-mature-way.html
Bruneian youth told to
respond to criticism of
syariah law in mature way
Nadzri Zailani, The Brunei Times/ANN, Bandar Seri Begawan | World | Wed, June 04 2014, 12:10 PM
Bruneian youth should respond to criticism of the implementation of Syariah law with poise and maturity, culture, youth and sports minister Hazair Abdullah said yesterday.
Hazair said Brunei has been under constant criticism from foreign sources on the enforcement of the Syariah Penal Code Order 2013, mostly through social media.
“Bruneians should react with wisdom, intellect, responsibility, cautiousness, respect and politeness, in accordance to the teachings of Islam,” he said.
The minister was addressing youth, who had gathered to express their support to Syariah Penal Code at the launch of a governemnt programme.
He added that young professionals have stood up to defend Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's decision to implement syariah law by voicing out their support and unwavering stance against criticism, ridicule and scorn that came from outside the country.
However, Hazair advised the youth to be careful when educating others about the Syariah Penal Code Order, and ensure that what was being taught was correct and not confusing. (***)
Cheers!
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/...respond-criticism-syariah-law-mature-way.html
Bruneian youth told to
respond to criticism of
syariah law in mature way
Nadzri Zailani, The Brunei Times/ANN, Bandar Seri Begawan | World | Wed, June 04 2014, 12:10 PM
Bruneian youth should respond to criticism of the implementation of Syariah law with poise and maturity, culture, youth and sports minister Hazair Abdullah said yesterday.
Hazair said Brunei has been under constant criticism from foreign sources on the enforcement of the Syariah Penal Code Order 2013, mostly through social media.
“Bruneians should react with wisdom, intellect, responsibility, cautiousness, respect and politeness, in accordance to the teachings of Islam,” he said.
The minister was addressing youth, who had gathered to express their support to Syariah Penal Code at the launch of a governemnt programme.
He added that young professionals have stood up to defend Brunei Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's decision to implement syariah law by voicing out their support and unwavering stance against criticism, ridicule and scorn that came from outside the country.
However, Hazair advised the youth to be careful when educating others about the Syariah Penal Code Order, and ensure that what was being taught was correct and not confusing. (***)
