Singapore a model for racial and religious harmony....

[kopiuncle]

SINGAPORE: A record seven religious organisations are taking part in a carnival to promote religious harmony in Singapore.

Organised by the Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle (IRCC), this is the fourth time such an event is being organised.

It is all about celebrating religious and ethnic diversity, while having fun.

Known as IRCC@Heartlands, the two-day carnival hopes to showcase the various religious, ethnic and community groups in Singapore.

It is also the first time the event involves three IRCCs.

Apart from booths that teach children about different religions through games and activities, one of the main features at the carnival is scaled-down replicas of places of worship.

Chairman of the Kampong Glam IRCC, Mr Chia Keng Hian, said: "Normally they don't have this sort of opportunity to see so many religions in one place."

Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, was also present.

Members of the public welcomed the chance to learn about the different religions.

The two-day roadshow takes place on Saturday and Sunday at the Albert Mall.

- CNA/al

 

[kopiuncle]

this is something we should teach the world - to be more tolerant and be more sensitive to others.

 

[Glaringly]

I don't see a problem with religious harmony. However, it seems the authority are trying very hard to create a spark every now and then.

 

[Dreamer1]

I don't see a problem with religious harmony. However, it seems the authority are trying very hard to create a spark every now and then.

Yes,Uncle,you are right,Singapore is indeed the model for the world with very good & tolerant Singaporeans.
Except the PAP government which believes that Singapore are all "Xenophobia" citizens,WTF?

 

[kopiuncle]

I believe all of us are very tolerant and we are really colour blind. Sometimes politicians make us more conscious of our colours, our beliefs, our religions and our faiths thus causing more friction and conflicts.

I grew up in a mixed racial environment and I don't practise any form of discrimination. Many of us who grew up in kampungs are really very tolerant.

 

[halsey02]

I believe all of us are very tolerant and we are really colour blind. Sometimes politicians make us more conscious of our colours, our beliefs, our religions and our faiths thus causing more friction and conflicts.

I grew up in a mixed racial environment and I don't practise any form of discrimination. Many of us who grew up in kampungs are really very tolerant.

When we were young, we were never conscious of our colour, religion, race, we played together..

 

[Devil Within]

Most religion by itself is divisive and exclusive. Most are not encompassing or inclusive. So there is no true harmony to say the least. When one religion is getting more popular and attracting believers from other faith, you can be sure that there will be religious war. Only without religion can true harmony be achieved. It's about time people start waking up to the false believe from stone age man.

 

[kopiuncle]

religion divides and sometimes destroys
but it is a real issue in this modern world
it may be religion that will see the end of humanity
unless we all wake up
and seek peace and serenity.....