Ronnie Liu wrote:
I find Nathaniel Tan's letter to editor (Malaysiakini) useful in understanding the issue of Lina Joy. I am reproducing it here for further discussion.I have, in my hands, a few cases of Muslim converts who wish to return to their previous religion. In that sense, their cases are slightly different from Lina who has renounced Islam ( a Malay who's born as a Muslim). In my mind, I think they should be allowed to go back to their original religion. Even for Lina Joy, I really do not see the logic and reason to force her to stay as a Muslim. It's pointless to keep a Muslim who has changed to other faith in his or her heart. I hold the the view that Lina should proceed to Syariah Courts to seek the permission to leave Islam. But to resolve cases similar to Lina in future, the Government must reform the Islam institutions in the country so that these institutions could handle such cases professionally. We do not need the courts to decide on conversion of religion, whether it's Islam or other religions.
But I do understand the strong feelings of some of my Muslim brothers and sisters. I know exactly where they were coming from.To them, they cannot accept a Muslim to leave Islam more of the fear factor (but you may argue that their fear was unfounded)rather than holding the view that Islam is a more superior religion. Yes, I do know that there were some who hold an extreme view that certain religion is more superior than other religion. But we do not have to agree with them.
I wish to tell all my Muslim brothers and sisters that there 's really no point to keep a Muslim if he or she has decided to embrace another religion.
My reasons are simply these:
1. All religions share the same root. We are all children of Abraham. All religions are ONE.
2. There's no such thing as a superior religion.
3. Other Muslims would not leave Islam just because Lina Joy was allowed to leave Islam.
4. Freedom of religion should include freedom to join and freedom to leave a particular religion.
5. Many have left Islam in the past but more have embraced Islam at the same time.
6. Like other religions, Islam is a good religion.
7. People who have left Islam without condemning it should not be seen as apostles.
8. Only people who condemn the religion (Muslim or Non-Muslim) could be considered as apostles and this must not be allowed in this country.
9. Malaysia, as a multi-religious society, needs freedom of religion for real harmony and peace among the peoples of different faith.
The Prime Minister's response on the Lina Joy's case is pathetic. He just want to wash his hands and pretend that he has got nothing to do with it. He has once again failed to carry out his duty and responsibility as the prime minister of this country.
I hope bloggers could also give their views on this important issue. Please leave your comments with Colour-blind.
BTW, DAP will be holding a forum to discuss the case on 7 June 2007 in Petaling Jaya. Watch this blog closely for further details.
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Doi-Moi berpendapat Dato' Nalla telah mengambil satu tindakan yang tidak rasional di mana beliau meletakkan jawatan dan keluar dari Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) sehari sebelum mesyuarat agung tahunan yang menyaksikan pertandingan untuk jawatan-jawatan utama parti. Sekiranya Dato' Nalla mempunyai semangat perjuangan beliau patut mempertahankan keputusan asalnya untuk bertanding jawatan Naib Presiden. Peluang untuk beliau menang berdasarkan pencalonan yang diterimanya adalah tinggi. Sebagai seorang pejuang politik beliau patut meneruskan hasrat untuk bertanding walaupun Anwar sendiri memberikan nasihat untuk beliau memberi laluan kepada Azmin. Doi-Moi berpendapat Dato' Nalla sebenarnya tidak mempunyai ciri-ciri seorang pejuang yang tulen dan berani berdepan dengan risiko. Apa gunanya beliau menyalahkan orang lain bila beliau sendiri tidak berani untuk berdepan dengan cabaran politik. Selamat Bersara Dato' Nalla, gunakanlah masa yang ada bersama keluarga. 
