Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Speculation over anti-gay conspiracy is unhelpful

Speculation over anti-gay conspiracy is unhelpful

I AM concerned by the repeated emphasis in newspaper reports and cyberspace discussions on the religious beliefs of some of the newly appointed Aware committee members and their apparent position on homosexuality.

In many articles, there is mention of how most of the new leaders are Christians and that Dr Alan Chin, husband of new Aware president Josie Lau, has petitioned against homosexuality.

There is also an article, "Claire Nazar: Why I quit as Aware president", on Sunday which touched on the beliefs of Mrs Nazar, who resigned as Aware president.

Is there discrimination of people who are against homosexuality? In Singapore, everyone is entitled to his religious views and we should respect one another's views.

With regard to the issue of homosexuality, it has been discussed at length previously when the Government was reviewing the necessity of repealing Section 377A of the Penal Code.

After much discussion and engagement with the general public, the Government has not done so as it feels that our society is not ready for it. Dr Chin's stance against homosexuality is also a position that is consistent with other major religions in Singapore.

I hope that Singaporeans will continue to uphold our multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. I feel that speculation about an anti-homosexuality conspiracy is not constructive and might lead to unnecessary religious conflicts.

Instead of participating in and encouraging such speculation, the Aware executive committee should be given more space and time to set directions for the society

Yap Li Gin (Mdm)

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