Statement by the Conference of the Catholic Bishops of MalaysiaRe: The Court of Appeal Decision in the matter of R. Subashini - Saravanan
We are deeply disappointed and feel aggrieved by the recent majority decision of the Court of Appeal that the non-Muslim wife had to seek recourse through the Syariah Courts. This is a form of religious oppression and an affront to human dignity. As the Federal Constitution is the supreme law of the country, a person of one religion should not be made subject to laws of and governance by another religion. We urge all to voice their grievances against this injustic through proper channels. Let us do all that is possible and also pray that justice and freedom of religion be restored.Most Rev Datuk Murphy Pakiam
President, Conference of Catholic Bishops of Malaysia
Dates this 27th March 2007 in Kuala Lumpur
Monday, April 02, 2007
"This is a form of religious oppression ... an affront to human dignity."
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hi celestine,
was wondering if you know of any catholic volunteer agencies? I am looking to do volunteer work preferabley out of the country.
sassy jam: i am not sure. but you could try TENAGANITA, an NGO managed by Irene Fernandez (?) who is Catholic. Check out the link on my LINKS list. :)
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