Individual rights & ecumenism
Malaysia 'Convert' claims cruelty
Submitted by newsteam on Fri, Jul 6, 2007 - 8:00 amA Malaysian woman held for months in an Islamic rehabilitation centre says she was subjected to mental torture for insisting her religion is Hinduism.
Revathi Massosai, the name by which she wants to be known, says she was forced to eat beef despite being a Hindu.
Miss Massosai was seized by the Islamic authorities in January when she went to court to ask that she be registered as a Hindu rather than a Muslim. Read more »
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MCCBCHST Statement: Special Prayers for the Restoration of Religious Freedom
Submitted by newsteam on Mon, Apr 2, 2007 - 8:00 amThe Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism on behalf of our respective religious communities is disappointed and feel aggrieved by the recent majority decision of the Court of Appeal on the Shubashini case which in effect requires the non-Muslim party to seek recourse through the Syariah Courts.
The fact that the wife has since been granted a temporary respite by the Court does not detract from the seriousness of the original decision. Read more »
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CBC Pastoral Letter: Legal Implications Of Conversion To Islam
Submitted by newsteam on Sun, Aug 14, 2005 - 8:00 amDear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord, If you convert to Islam, there are important changes in your legal status and what you can or cannot do.
Your conversion to Islam will be registered with the Religious Department and the National Registration Department, both of which are computerised so access to this information is available throughout the country. Read more »
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