Some Malaysian ministers and government officials never stop bemused me with their antics. The latest antics were a DG of a religious authority that defended their anti-Valentine day campaign by claiming “Valentine day celebration is associated with another faith and synonymous with vice activities” (thestar, 2011). What is shocking was they have even issued a religious decree that banned the celebration of Valentine day among people of their faith based on the same claim. To add insult to injury, a DPM who should be leader to Malaysian of all faith defended the religious authority and decree by claiming Valentine day is not appropriate from their faith’s point of view (thestar, 2011). It really made my mouth taste bad when I should joyfully said happy Valentine day!
First of all, Valentine day is not associated with the particular faith as they have claimed (thestar, 2011). Secondly, why it is so difficult to address the real problem directly? Why beating around the bushes, and blaming other faith and celebration when the real problem is sex among unmarried couples of their faith and their child that born out of wedlock?! It is laughing stock that others have to borne the blame and took the hit whenever people of their faith could not control their birds and bees, could not differentiate their father from other people father, not as successful as people of other faith or whatever wrong that happened.
Stop pointing finger and start taking responsibility! It is naive to treat people of a particular faith as little children or endangered species as they are forever innocence and need constant protection and whatever things going wrong are because of other people wrong doing or influence. This kind of people that finger pointing, blaming others and not address the real problem is spiritually blind and how a blind person could lead other blind persons? No offense to those who are physically blind.
Nobody owed anyone a living or should be held responsible for other people life, except a parent to their child. Instead of blaming others, why not cage the birds and bees if one cannot accept the fact parent owe their child a living and is responsible for their life. It is a personal choice, a personal responsibility that every individual must take when doing birds and bees and don’t blame others and Valentine day for their own loose birds and bees :P
Well forget the religious zealots and I wishing you happy Valentine day ;) Soul mate is real hard to find ... when you find your soul mate, you will recognize her as a reflection of your own heart. May you find your soul mate for those still single and may your love blossom even more for those already found one.p.s all photos shown above are not mine. Please click the photo to see their source.
