Sabah churches want immediate action to be taken against those wanting to burn Bibles.
“The views of both the Attorney-General and the Law Minister are both obnoxious and unacceptable.
“It is clear under Article 8(1) of the Federal Constitution, that all persons are equal before the law and entitled to the equal protection of the law,” said Sidang Injil Borneo or the Evangelical Church of Sabah (SIB) president Rev Jerry Dusing.
He added that even Muslim leaders rejected such extremism.
Rev Dusing was referring to a statement by Sabah Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak who said that Muslims in Sabah and Sarawak would not endorse such acts.
In a statement, Rev Dusing said that the A-G should uphold the Constitution of the country on such important issues.
“The supremacy of racism and religious bigotry cannot be seen to be condoned and defended by our Government,” he said as calls are mounting for action to be taken against Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali over his ‘burn the Malay language Bible” remark.
“We have come a long way since the formation of Malaysia.
“The formation of Malaysia was based on the understanding that this nation would be multi-cultural and multi-religious.
“In our pursuit of building this nation, there must be mutual tolerance and respect for one another’s background and beliefs.
“Religious extremism must not be tolerated and we must nip it in the bud,” said Rev Dusing.
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