A theocracy? No way!

Posted on January 22, 2008
Filed Under Malaysian News, Politics |

Nik Aziz is also the spiritual leader of PAS, which aims to turn Malaysia into a theocratic state under Islamic rule.

This one sentence in a Malaysiakini article about how annoyed Nik Aziz was over the mixing of sexes, like standing in the same queue, is enough to re-enforce my fears about a PAS led government.

Who wants to live in a country where I can’t even stand in the same line as my husband at the supermarket? Who wants to be humiliated by the religious police and fined for wearing clothes considered “skimpy” by Nik Aziz’s government? Is anything less than a head to toe covering considered skimpy?

Do Malaysians really want to be ruled by a theocracy? Some. Probably.

Many argue that voting for PAS is the lesser of two evils. I say voting for PAS is to let the devil have his foot through the door. A vote for PAS is to let the Trojan horse in. That could be the day non-Muslim Malaysians regret for the rest of their lives.

The day Malaysia becomes a theocracy is the day I renounce my citizenship. That is the day I will sever all ties to a country I no longer recognize for I will not allow myself to be a dhimmi in a country I once called home.

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6 Responses to “A theocracy? No way!”

  1. Bigjoe on January 22nd, 2008 9:50 pm

    I got news for you. Malaysia is already a theocracy in reality whether you like it or not. Theocracy is defined as a country whose civil laws is based on divinity against reason. What Malaysia is not an absolute theocracy but fundamentally its theocratic. The question is, is it secular?

    Consider this
    1) Display of affection in public places is by Islamic standards i.e.,kissing in public. There is nothing but just Islam that says this is wrong.
    2) Words (i.e, ‘Allah’) Vocabulary is bounded by Islamic standards NOT reason.
    3) We have a non-Muslim Minister who said his adultery is reasonable in Malaysia because Muslims can have 4 wives. Not reason but standards set by Islam.

    Sorry friend. The issue is are we secular because we are already theocratic.

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    Puteri reply on January 22, 2008:

    No, Malaysia is not a theocracy. There is no such thing as a partial theocracy. A country is a theocracy or it isn’t.

    If Malaysia were a theocracy, you and I would, would not even be having this discussion publicly for fear of having a fatwa calling for our deaths hanging over our heads for insulting Islam.

    The term “Allah” may be banned but if the government was really serious about the ban as opposed to “acting tough” for the benefit of the gullible, every single Iban Bible and every Christian book containing Allah would be confiscated there and then. No ifs or buts, no considerations for the feelings of the other races or religions.

    What Malaysia has is a “show” sharia law. I’m not saying it is not causing problems for the non-Muslims but their sharia law cannot be enforced on non-Muslims. Nik Aziz may not like it, but he can try fining me for wearing my skimpy outfit in Kota Baru and we will see how far he can go with the fine. He can try forcing me to stick to the women’s only lanes at the check outs, but what is he going to do if I simply refused, on the basis that his silly laws do not apply to me because I am a non-Muslim?

    BUT you can be sure that if ever PAS comes into power and has the majority to change the constitution, Malaysia will be a theocracy, an oppressive theocracy like Iran’s.

    What Malaysia has right now is what you might call a “puritanical”, hypocritical government, using Islam as an excuse to reign in, and encroach on personal liberties.

    As to whether Malaysia is secular , no doubt it was founded on secular principles but the elites in government have chosen to think otherwise.

    And if left unchallenged, Islam will no longer just be an official religion but a forced way of life even for the non-Muslims. You and I, my friend, will just be dhimmis. And that is what I fear.

  2. mamanview on January 22nd, 2008 10:13 pm

    Hmmm… what a comment..

    But since you are already in the US, so dont come back then.Stay there!

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    Puteri reply on January 22, 2008:

    Whether I choose to stay in the US or stay in Malaysia, that is my choice. I do not want the government to make that choice for me. I will stay or leave on my own terms, but not without a fight.

  3. anak perelih on January 23rd, 2008 2:47 am

    Whether U choose theocratic state or not, that is your choice. But the Kelantanese do not want you to make that choice for them. They will stay or leave PAS on their own terms, but not without a fight. remember… Kelantan has more than 90% muslim… If they want Islamic state.. it’s their choice… their rights…

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  4. Mahound on January 25th, 2008 6:07 pm

    visit these web sites
    http://www.islam-watch.org
    http://www.homa.org

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