There is a need for more seminars on law, particularly aspects relating to religious practice and freedom, to educate the Christian public on their rights, privileges and limitations in practicing their faith in the country.
Participants at the recent Seminar Undang-Undang organised by the NECF Malaysia Bahasa Malaysia Commission felt that deeper understanding and wider knowledge of the law would help to dispel certain fears and uncertainties. It is equally important to know the limitations to avoid violating the law.
Sixty-seven participants, mainly pastors and church leaders of Bahasa Malaysia congregations, from 24 churches attended the seminar held at the NECF Malaysia Conference Room on March 26.
Lim Heng Seng and Lee Min Choon conducted the one-day seminar, organised primarily for those involved in the Bahasa Malaysia ministry. Mr Lim is the Chairman of the East Malaysia Industrial Court while Mr Lee, a lawyer, is a member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Advocates & Solicitors Disciplinary Board and also a legal advisor to the Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) and NECF Malaysia.
Mr Lim urged Christians to obey the law, because all governments are instituted by God, but above that, they are to fear God. Mr Lee delved into the laws relating to the practice of the Christian faith and update participants on current legal events affecting the Christian community.
The BM commission is planning similar seminars for BM churches outside the Klang Valley. |
