TODAY
23 August 2017
- RSIS
- Media Mentions
- KL Atheist Gathering Stokes Fire of Religious Intolerance
KL Atheist Gathering Stokes Fire of Religious Intolerance
In a commentary, Rashaad Ali, a research analyst with the Malaysia Programme at the RSIS at NTU, wrote how a gathering of atheists in Kuala Lumpur caused an uproar among members of the Muslim community. The gathering was highlighted by pro-Islam blogs and websites, resulting in violent threats against the atheist group. The government has responded to the complaints by promising to investigate the issue. Individuals will always have differing opinions over what is right and wrong, but when public safety becomes an issue, perhaps the government should quell the fire and bridge the ruptures in society, and not perpetuate the animosity.
IDSS / Online
