explain how religion can be a unifying and diversifying factor.
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LAST week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak made an important statement about 1Malaysia in which he stressed that the most important element that will make or break Malaysia is unity in diversity. Stating that "our diversity should be a blessing and not a curse", he added that the challenge of diversity was not a Malaysian issue but a global one. "1Malaysia is a steady focus on mending alienation, preventing polarisation and bridging social divides because there cannot be unity without basic equity and a deep-rooted sense that we all belong here."Najib further added that in our country "schools have become less diverse, people more polarised and religions taking on less tolerant interpretations".
Malaysia’s diversity includes religious diversity as well. While recognising Islam as the official religion of the country, the Constitution also guarantees freedom of other religious worship and beliefs in a peaceful and non-threatening manner.
However, there are genuine rumblings at the ground level which need to be addressed urgently. Increasingly, many non-Muslims feel that their religions are not given the due respect, freedom and equity they deserve.
Many, including Muslims, are also unhappy that a small minority of Muslims are trying to interpret Islam in a narrow and unjust manner. The "cow head incident" in Shah Alam is only one high-profile case, but there are many other cases, reported or otherwise, which show a lack of understanding, respect and sensitivity to other religions.
Malaysia’s diversity includes religious diversity as well. While recognising Islam as the official religion of the country, the Constitution also guarantees freedom of other religious worship and beliefs in a peaceful and non-threatening manner.
However, there are genuine rumblings at the ground level which need to be addressed urgently. Increasingly, many non-Muslims feel that their religions are not given the due respect, freedom and equity they deserve.
Many, including Muslims, are also unhappy that a small minority of Muslims are trying to interpret Islam in a narrow and unjust manner. The "cow head incident" in Shah Alam is only one high-profile case, but there are many other cases, reported or otherwise, which show a lack of understanding, respect and sensitivity to other religions.
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