Rony Tan invited to drink coffee at ISD today

[RonRon]

Pastor's comments on Buddhism/Taoism "inappropriate & unacceptable": MHA
Posted: 08 February 2010 2345 hrs

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 Ministry of Home Affairs 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 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1036211/1/.html

 

[popdod]

He shouldn't be a pastor in the 1st place.
Ppl like him will only influence other followers....

:o :( :o

 

[eErotica69]

Wong, keep it up!!

 

[Yip Hon]

He shouldn't be a pastor in the 1st place.
Ppl like him will only influence other followers....

:o :( :o

Some info on Rony Tan







http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighthouse_Evangelism






Lighthouse Evangelism
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Lighthouse Evangelism is a megachurch in Singapore. [1]. Although it claims to be non-denominational, it is an Evangelical-Protestant church and its doctrines resemble Charismatic and Pentecostal teachings.

Lighthouse Evangelism was founded on April 16, 1978. Pastor Rony Tan, with 8 other members commissioned by Jubilee Presbyterian Church conducted their first service at Chip Bee Centre. 24 people were present, most of them came as a result of the 9 pioneers' door-to-door evangelism.

The church is headed by Senior Pastor Rony Tan, also the founder of the church. It has two church buildings, also known as healing centres. One is in Tampines and the other is in Woodlands. Lighthouse Evangelism Tampines (LET) was completed in 1992 and the first Sunday Service was conducted on August 9, 1992. At that time, the strength of the church was 700. LET could accommodate approximately 2,000 people in total.

On August 9, 2003, Lighthouse Evangelism Woodlands (LEW) was opened and its inaugural service held. LEW was constructed to accommodate the church's growing congregation as by then, some people had to be turned away from the Sunday morning services in LET despite the fact that additional chairs were laid. The new LEW healing centre cost US$21 million (SGD 35 million) and it could accommodate approximately 4,000 people in total.

In 2005, Lighthouse Evangelism's combined weekly attendance hit the 10,000 mark and as of August 2007, the church had a combined weekly attendance of 12,000.

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[Yip Hon]

Hi all ,



Anyone know Rony's working as what before he become

a Pastor ???


Also may know his education standard ? Many Thanks

 

[Yip Hon]

how come his name so short .


Any one know his full name Rony Tan .....



tks

 

[dunbluffme]

Evangelist sounds like Evil-Angelist

Pastor's comments on Buddhism/Taoism "inappropriate & unacceptable": MHA
Posted: 08 February 2010 2345 hrs

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 Ministry of Home Affairs 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 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1036211/1/.html

 

[Unrepented]

Insensitive and offensive? Very motherhood leh.

How about also admitting that what he told his followers about Buddhism is inaccurate. Got the guts to admit or not?

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.



- CNA/ir http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1036211/1/.html

 

[tonychat]

why a pastor dun show good example how to behave. oh he is a sinkie afterall. Point out the fault of others but none of themselves. WAHAHAH!!!

 

[tua lam pah]

what did he say???