Daily Lessons from Life 06-07 October 2017 - 60 "young" n Anti-terrorism Sgp

1. Turned 60 yrs "young" on 6 Oct n feeling thankful for a great number for things:

a. the gift of life fr mum n dad;
b. the life gifts - my wife n 3 grown kids;
c. a loving extended family; n
d. lots of caring friend's ard planet Earth!

My birthday wish is simple: be happy n healthy everyone.

2. "Talk of terrorism uncomfortable, but builds psychological resilience: Shanmugam

SINGAPORE: Talk of terrorism is uncomfortable and puts the spotlight on the Muslim community, but it also allows Singapore to achieve a certain level of psychological resilience against extremist ideologies, said Mr K Shanmugam on Saturday (Oct 7). 

“Over the last two years, even though it was uncomfortable at times, even though we talked about it many times, I think it has had an impact because if you go today and talk to the average Muslim on the street, I think they will tell you what is and what is not acceptable," said the Law and Home Affairs Minister.

"It is sinking in, it is accepted and the small groups of people who advocate a more extreme view are also keeping quiet. So, I think we have achieved a certain level of psychological resilience," he added, speaking at a seminar organised by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), the Religious Rehabilitation Group and Association of Islamic Scholars and Preachers."

Moving forward, Mr Shanmugam said more attention will be focused on fostering a common ground to build up community resilience.

He also said that religious scholars play an important role in promoting cohesiveness and provide guidance on what is right and what is not. 

However, there is a need for religious organisations to be technologically savvy in order to engage the young, he added. 

Mr Shanmugam also spoke about the achievements of Singapore's Muslim community and how it can be a model for the rest of the world." 

It is uncomfortable when the rules of engagement r unclear. The rules should be: a. say all the good things abt your own religion as much as u want; b. never criticise or bad-mouth the religion of others; c. be respectfulful at all time n following rule b above should help; n d. always remember that Sgp is a secular society. Politic over religion always when crises developed!!

Will the religious teachers or preachers or pastors or "men of religion" accept n respect these rules mentioned abv? If they do, there is a chance our unique multireligious n harmonious society deemed as miracles can survive a terrorists' attack n stay united!!