Once again, the readers of The Jakarta Post could enjoy Paul Kokoski's version of true Catholic moral teachings.
Once more, Paul Kokoski, in line with other fundamentalists of any kind, seems to be mainly occupied with gay bashing. This cold-hearted version of ultra-conservative Catholicism is completely unacceptable to the great majority of people in the West, including Christians.
Here, we agree with reader Cornelius S. Widyatmoko from Yogyakarta: Compassion is needed not blame. Luckily, I happen to live in a democratic country where people can vote about new laws.
The Swiss parliament approved a gay partnership law two years ago, which was immediately opposed by the political right, including, of course, some fundamentalist Christians.
When people had to vote, however, an unexpected 58 percent said ""no"" to the fanatics and ""yes"" to the law. Understandably, the Vatican was not amused and openly criticized this new and democratically approved law.
Hopefully, Indonesian Catholics along with moderate people of any religion will just stick to the traditional tolerance deeply rooted in their societies and say no to the fanatics who misuse their religion to take away the personal freedom of individuals.
EDI REY
Langwiesen, Switzerland
Once more, Paul Kokoski, in line with other fundamentalists of any kind, seems to be mainly occupied with gay bashing. This cold-hearted version of ultra-conservative Catholicism is completely unacceptable to the great majority of people in the West, including Christians.
Here, we agree with reader Cornelius S. Widyatmoko from Yogyakarta: Compassion is needed not blame. Luckily, I happen to live in a democratic country where people can vote about new laws.
The Swiss parliament approved a gay partnership law two years ago, which was immediately opposed by the political right, including, of course, some fundamentalist Christians.
When people had to vote, however, an unexpected 58 percent said ""no"" to the fanatics and ""yes"" to the law. Understandably, the Vatican was not amused and openly criticized this new and democratically approved law.
Hopefully, Indonesian Catholics along with moderate people of any religion will just stick to the traditional tolerance deeply rooted in their societies and say no to the fanatics who misuse their religion to take away the personal freedom of individuals.
EDI REY
Langwiesen, Switzerland
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