REVEREND SIVIN KIT on the ‘Allah’ fallout

How has the ‘Allah’ issue evolved in civil society? Or has it devolved? How has Malaysian civil society responded in times of such crises?  This week we speak with Reverend Sivin Kit to gain a perspective on the roles that ordinary Malaysians like ourselves can play in de-fraying this highly contentious issue.  Watch the episode here:  http://bit.ly/c85xTu

By Mark Teh

Dear Fairly Current people,

It has been more than a month since the High Court ruling which allowed the Roman Catholic publication, the Herald Weekly, use of the word ‘Allah’ in their newsletter. Since then, that ruling has been stayed while numerous churches, mosques, a Christian convent, and a sikh gurdwara have been defiled.

How has the ‘Allah’ issue evolved in civil society? Or has it devolved? How has Malaysian civil society responded in times of such crises?  This week we speak with Reverend Sivin Kit to gain a perspective on the roles that ordinary Malaysians like ourselves can play in de-fraying this highly contentious issue.  Watch the episode here:  http://bit.ly/c85xTu

Rev. Sivin Kit is currently the pastor of Bangsar Lutheran Church, and one of the co-initiators for the Micah Mandate and Friends in Conversation.

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Also, check out THAT EFFING SHOW!, the latest weekly programme from PopTeeVee!  It features the super handsome & charming Ezra Mohd Zaid taking on #yorais & JAIS’ “Valentine’s Day no panties movement”.  Chekkit!:  http://bit.ly/9ZiCWL

Enjoy, embed, forward!

Mark Teh
PopTeeVee

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The Fairly Current Show (Fahmi, Hardesh, me)
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