Dear all readers,
One of the hottest topic in Singapore, because the country is going to revise the Penal code with regards to "Homosexuality".
If passed, it will not become "Illegal".
For a country which holds a very tight legal standard, it is trying to become more liberal, and hence,not condoning, while becoming more conform to the world standard.
What a sad thing to happen to a country, whom I hold a "high" regards to.
Please see attachment below with regards to my reply to a forum.
I do not purports to be an expert in such view, but, where moral standard and legal standard is being compromised, I feel it is once duty to stand up and express his/her view/s.
Do not be offended, but do consider this as an important issue which will affects ones life.
RE; IS THERE A PLACE FOR GOD IN PUBLIC MORALS DEBATE?
I have always admired your astute comments and your guts to stand up for what you think is right.
However, i didn't quite agree with you with regards to the fact that we should condone; or shouldn't we condone an act of immorallity just for "Public reason", appealing to others, to common values held by those of different faiths, especially when it is against our conscience or morals.
For the example which you brought up with regards to " Homosexuality ".
It is rather clear cut, with regards to whatever beliefs we hold , the general concensus is that it is itself morally wrong to the majority. So, if over times, morally decadences sets in; does that mean we can switch or lower our moral character or senses by allowing or not condoning such homosexuality acts; become comforming to worldly standards.
Think carefully, what is the main purpose of law? Isn't it instituted as a guide/protection or deterent for any wrong act.
Are we going to change our law just because majority are doing the wrong things now? Do we really have to follow and not adhere to our moral principles?
Well, you can consider that, and answer for yourself.
With all the mutual respect for one another, eventhough my opinion may differ; hope it doesn't offend you.
Hi there
Thanks for yr email. I think it is natural to try to influence public morality according to what our private religions teach us.
I draw a distinction between moral and legal sanction: some things are immoral but not illegal (eg adultery). Should homosexuality be treated similarly, so communities can maintain moral sanction against it (esp among Christians, Muslims), and yet not have a legal sanction on it?
That's the question .
And no, certainly no offence intended and taken 
My reply:-
I understand your reasoning, but as i said i still standby the highest moral standard that God has ordained
or set for us.
Furthermore, without a law or legislation, there is no deterent, protection or sanction for people to abstain or
possibily indulge in such activities and thereby leads to moral decadence.
I am not trying to influence anybody neither am i in any position of higher authority , but as a " Brother ",
i feel the needs to express what i feel about this matter.
If not, once the law is abolished, there is no turning back.
Try to understand or have an open objectivity towards this matter.
Consider very carefully, why do we then, have this penal code 377 before.
What purpose has it serves us so far, and has it been effective in curtailing such activities.
Take a look at the " Red Light " district that we have, and other places that may not be desinated.
It is because, we do not follow a strict law; meaning we " Close one eye", that is why such activities
is still flourishing, and raids have to be conducted from time to times to lessen these activities.
Hope, this would help you to get a clearer perspective of what i am driving at.
May God indeed help our government, and all of us Singaporeans, to maintain a high standard of morality
and not succumb to the secular influence or standard.
Hi there
Thanks for yr email. I think it is natural to try to influence public morality according to what our private religions teach us.
I draw a distinction between moral and legal sanction: some things are immoral but not illegal (eg adultery). Should homosexuality be treated similarly, so communities can maintain moral sanction against it (esp among Christians, Muslims), and yet not have a legal sanction on it?
That's the question .
And no, certainly no offence intended and taken
my reply:-
Well, but if we don't have any legal sanction, then how do you suggest we can maintain law and order in this respect.
People will not be deterred, and they will do what they are please to do,and certainly nothing will stop them; if there is no legal sanction.
What do you think, am I right or wrong?
Well, to maintain a high moral standard, we need a high standard of law and order.
