MCCBCHST (Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism) views any attempt to proscribe the use of the term “Allah” in any way to any religion as untenable from the standpoint of language, theology, or history.
No religion can claim exclusive possession or use of the term.
Historically, the common use of the term predated the Holy Koran and Islam.
The government must therefore cease its periodic attempts to issue orders prohibiting its usage by religions other than Islam. Leave the respective religions, if they deem it necessary, to explain to their respective communities any difference in theology arising from the use of the common term.
As a consultative council of five major religions in Malaysia, MCCBCHST calls on all concerned to always be careful to treat each religion and its practices and beliefs with deep respect.
We urge all concerned to respect religious freedom as a fundamental human right.
In its twenty-six year history, MCCBCHST has actively promoted respect for every religion as envisioned in our vision statement;
MANY FAITHS, ONE NATION
Our Vision for Malaysia
Dated: Thursday 5 March 2009
Signed on behalf of MCCBCHST by:
Datuk A. Vaithilingam, President
Bishop Dr. Paul Tan, SJ, Deputy President
Sardar V. Harcharan Singh, Vice President
Mr. B. S. Tan, Vice President
Venerable Ming Ji, Vice President
The Micah Mandate is a Christian-based public interest advocacy ministry that seeks a transformation of our nation through justice, mercy and humility.
