Betrayal for 30 Pieces of Silver

Obviously the Hon. Minister in Prime Minister's Department Idris Jala did not consult CFM nor CCM for their opinions on the recently announced 10-point solution to the bible issue.

Instead, he chose to seek out the opinion and comment of BSM and the "Custodians of the Catholic Faith" from Malacca which comes under the Majodi (Malacca Johore Diocese) of which Bishop Paul Tan, in my views, is the true diocesan catholic faith custodian and certainly not the pocketful of Portuguese Catholics in Malacca, which the Star Paper reported on Monday 4 April 2011.

Christians of salt will instantly smell a rat in the divisive 10-point solution to the bible issue that was so expediently conceived and decided probably in view of the Sarawak State Election on 16 April 2011. How we wish the "Allah" issue could be that rapidly resolved.

No loyal and patriotic Malaysian who is particularly a true and discerning Chrisitan, would want to associate with the views of the BSM. If I may opine, in a figurative sense, what BSM did was likened to the betrayal to the Christian community for a mere 30 pieces of silver.

Until now I cannot see how an Al Kitab printed on its cover with a cross and the words "For Chrisitainity" be any more prejudicial to the security and interest of the country than one without!

Now the Home Minister on sensing the barrage of negativities being hurled at Idris Jala quickly came out with a statement pursuading the Christian masses not to jump the gun as the matter was still not finalised. A more comprehensive solution was in his sleeves.

Our Home Minister was just treating Jala like a yoyo without giving him the due regard and respect as a Minister.

In my view, in the interim, CCM should take a serious view on the "jumping the gun" attitude and conduct of recalcitrant BSM.

Let us fight in concert for the unity and harmony of the country consistent with the constitutional rights for practicing our religion freely.