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MT COLUMNS NO HOLDS BARRED You will believe what you believe (UPDATED with Chinese Translation)

You will believe what you believe (UPDATED with Chinese Translation)


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So, never mind what happens during Anwar’s trial. And never mind whether they do or do not put Najib on trial. Everyone’s mind is already set. They already believe what they believe. And whatever you or the court may say is not going to change this belief.

NO HOLDS BARRED

Raja Petra Kamarudin

A Christian will believe that Jesus Christ was the last Prophet and that Jesus died and came back to life three days later and went to heaven and will come back to earth later.

A Muslim will believe that Muhammad was the last Prophet and that Prophet Muhammad’s miracle is the Quran and that the Quran is the word of God revealed to Prophet Muhammad through Gabriel.

An atheist would believe that both beliefs are stupid and have no substance since none of these beliefs have any supporting evidence and are based purely on faith and that ‘faith’ is a word that is used in the absence of evidence. 

So, the Christian will believe that the Muslim is stupid, the Muslim will believe that the Christian is stupid, and the atheist will believe that both the Christian and the Muslim are stupid.

You will believe what you believe and it would be rare that we can change the way you believe and convince you from what you believe.

Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak swears that he did not bonk Altantuya Shaariibuu and that the allegation against him is part of a political conspiracy to bring him down.

Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim swears that he did not bonk Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan and that the allegation against him is part of a political conspiracy to bring him down.

Pro-government people would believe that what Najib said is true and that Anwar is the dalang (hidden hand) behind the effort to slander the Prime Minister.

Pro-opposition people would believe that what Anwar said is true and that Najib is the dalang (hidden hand) behind the effort to slander the Opposition Leader.

Then, those who are suspicious and sceptical of all politicians from both sides of the political divide would believe that all politicians can’t be trusted and that both Najib and Anwar are probably guilty and even if they are not guilty of bonking Altantuya and Saiful respectively they are certainly guilty of other crimes anyway.

Yes, even if Najib is charged and convicted of the crime, the pro-government people would still insist he is innocent. And even if Anwar is charged and convicted of the crime as well, the pro-opposition people would still insist he is innocent.

And the sceptics who do not trust all politicians would say that both Najib and Anwar are two peas in the same pod and both should be sent to jail and locked up in adjacent cells. 

If the Christians were to insist that Jesus was the true Prophet, would that cause more than one billion Muslims to suddenly convert to Christianity? And if the Muslims were to insist that Muhammad was the true Prophet, would that cause more than one billion Christians to suddenly convert to Islam? And however convincing both the Christians and Muslims may sound, would the atheists suddenly become either Christians or Muslims?

Yes, everyone would still believe whatever he or she chooses to believe and no amount of convincing can change this belief.

So, never mind what happens during Anwar’s trial. And never mind whether they do or do not put Najib on trial. Everyone’s mind is already set. They already believe what they believe. And whatever you or the court may say is not going to change this belief.

That is the reality of the whole matter.

 

Translated into Chinese at: http://ccliew.blogspot.com/2011/08/blog-post_2305.html

 


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written by drshan, August 23, 2011 13:56:32
Dear RPK,
My opinion is you have written in general terms, which is true.
But our judiciary system at the moment is unreliable, unfair and biased. In this current situation what we suppose to believe. You are well aware of this with your legal cases.
What a sad state we are in? Even justice don't seem to show us the true path.
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written by Divine, August 22, 2011 21:23:50
over 8 decades ago a devil was born. Having some mental acumen he went to a premier university and graduated. But along the way his twsited mind became tangled in all kinds of knots when he was imprisoned. He has held a vengence for his mother's race since then. He could never be denied any of his "requests". He held power for 22 years. but In the later years someone stoodup to him. That someone is suffering till today. Because the lunatic wants to see him finished. S1 was going to be forgotten and so he weaved S2 to the greedy pink lips who took the bait. Anyways eveil lives long...satan is gonna be around till akhirat right? BTW will someone tell the lunatic his son is never going to become PM. Oh yeah the other son has bought into a beer company in Philippines which has bought ESSO??
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written by syd, August 22, 2011 20:28:01
rpk is my prophet!
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written by Eskay345, August 22, 2011 20:20:28
Religion is about faith & beliefs.Thus, It should only be kept in one's heart. Why should religions be so hotly discussed and debated in public? And about those promises of residency in heaven and the dozen beautiful virgin maidens awaiting after death?
Just show us a person who has returned from heaven, that will speak louder than all words.
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written by Super Admin, August 22, 2011 19:45:01
dr corpus, you have just proven my point in my article. and is it because of chinese perkasa people like you i have to keep repeating because there are as many chinese racists like you as there are malays.
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written by hellosunshine, August 22, 2011 19:11:13
Ah yes but the lanuns in BeEnd have all the printed and electronic MSM, civil service and enforcement agencies at their disposal the last 54 years and they had been using this machinery to spread their propaganda on their version of race and religion to the simple minded rural folks. I believe these brainwashed folks' beliefs are molded and shaped according to umno's version. It will take PR many years to undo this zombie like blind faith mindset of the rural folks.
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written by ibabonma, August 22, 2011 19:03:27

If Anwar had indeed bonked Saifool what stop him from fixing fresh bonking date, in consideration of RM millions, at the pleasure of Najis Razak, Musang Hassan and Guni Pigtail and overwhelmed them with Jais, Police and videos?
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written by Lady Gaga, August 22, 2011 18:57:06
I like you used the word 'BONK' .... LOL .....

People who really believes in religion, they will do good and care more about the afterlife ... thats what I believe ....

Whatever will happen to Anwar, we all know its already in Najib's hands ... not ONLY Anwar's case laaa ... but everything that the government feels will help cover their bad a** and their pocket ....

Still praying hard for justice to prevail here .....
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written by educationist, August 22, 2011 18:39:03
Are all of us really that partisan?
Perhaps, perhaps - on my part I only take issue with the way Sodomy 2 was enacted out, from the high profile meetings with Najib & Rosmah of Shitfool[purportedly for a scholarship], to the manner Anwar was arrested and intentionally jailed overnight,...
Does it matter that Anwar is bisexual?
Perhaps, not in a more liberal society but in our conservative[previously but no longer with open porn shows now by high profile porn peddlars]Islamic nation Anwar should have been more careful and not fall again into the ensnarement that is now Sodomy 2!!
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written by corpuscavernosa, August 22, 2011 18:25:40
Your writings are becoming boring to read because you are running out of idea s and going through the same things over and over again. I will always hold on to my belief and view which is supported by chinese and non -chinese( including malays) all over the world that if Malaysia is giving the talented non-malays an opportunity to govern and lead the countr( eg, a chinese DPM , chinese finance minister, etc), they will bring malaysia to be a more advanced, wealthier and more prosperous country than Singapore, Taiwan or even UK!! I am 100 % certain about this.
Can you forget about all these comparative christian/ Islam theology for a moment and enjoy living life while you are still not 6 feet underground!.
I will be in London on 16-17 september and hope to have a pint of london pride/ Fuller with you .
You are a great guy and I am only a nobody with no balls, as you said but I can vow to you that as a doctor, I am better than you in using my balls in bed!!
you have my mobile number
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written by Oscar Winner, August 22, 2011 18:21:24
I strongly believe

Sodomy I was a fake (Well, Tun Mamak did ask why his tactic was “recycled”)
Sodomy II definitely is a rerun of fake Sodomy I
BN politicians, past and present, were/are all corrupt to the core
UMNO goons are after 5F’s (Fame, fortune, four wives/mistresses, fellatio and effing)
MCA/MIC are mere lapdogs who only care about personal interests
Race and religion are just UMNO’s tools
Najis C4ed Atlantuya
MACC killed TBH and Sarbani
AG is Always Gatal
IGP and PDRM only protects UMNO, not the rakyat
For a better Malaysia, UMNO must be defeated
Gerakan is history and irrelevant, MCA/MIC will follow suit
PR will win 13th GE and form the govt, that's go's will
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written by malsia1206, August 22, 2011 18:17:55
While one's belief may be the reality of the whole matter, yet the effect of such self belief may have dire fallout consequences. And ultimately in the ensuing process, the collateral damage would exact take a heavy toll on both the believers and non-believers, including the 3rd party bystanders.

The crusade, the persecution and wars waged on such beliefs. Why should a few thousands have to face the water cannons and tear gas just because the Government does not believe in Bersih 2.0?
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written by JustJobe, August 22, 2011 18:17:49
LoL! Amen to that, Pete smilies/smiley.gif

Though, as a skeptic, just one point to nitpick.

Yeah, i feel all politicians should not be trusted, but please don'tlah say i want them all in prison.
Politics really is a dirty job, and someones gotta do it.
smilies/smiley.gif
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written by Voter get Voters 1, August 22, 2011 18:17:16
Yeah wats D truth , Pete? ......Truth is all that matters...anything from the Oracle , Deep Throat or WikiLeaks...?
Hmmmm we prefer Petra leak, the truths.
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written by albert zacharias, August 22, 2011 18:14:06

What we believe is not important... what is the truth???? RPK you are always trying to tell the truth and the truth will set us free from our beliefs if it is wrong.

Please get the truth....
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written by CHOWKITMAN, August 22, 2011 17:35:45
smilies/grin.gifear Pete,

What do you believe? Mind share with us smilies/cool.gif

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