Why re there no Malay Christians?

last SG · 2005-11-15T12:37:12+00:00

but frm wad i know..this malay christians usually frm indonesia..cos i’ve got a frend who’s liddat

Dr Who SG

I noticed that Christians in Singapore are mainly Chinese, with some Indians and Ang-Mohs.

How come got no Malays?

Is it because no evangelism? Because against the law? Because Malay culture incompatible with Christianity? Because Islam is more attractive to Malays?

Or is it Christians don't care? I have never heard any christian pray for the souls of the Malays........yah, they pray for All the lost souls.......but I doubt if they consciously include this particular people in their minds.................

SBS9828X SG

there are... my neighbour is one of them... we live harmoniously... and i like christmas Laughing its quite rare lah...

trajet SG

I think this actually depends on the country laws...
my friend in Indonesia.. are javanese, sundanese and other indonesian native malay ethnics.. but some of them r catholics/christians..

sillyme SG

May I know the purpose of this thread?

Because this is a very sensitive topic.

laurence82 SG

None of the above

dragg SG

there are for sure. most keep a lot profile.

SBS9828X SG

im a malay... and i dun find it racist or religiously sensitive...

SBS9828X SG

and bytheway, they still keep to malay tradition...

laurence82 SG

a) The Malay Muslim community is a tight knitted community, so any conversion is a family or community issue

b) The laws have never forbid conversion, not even in Malaysia or Indonesia, but is much advised against. Again, look at point A

c) Middle Eastern issues, and much angst against Christians. It not whether they are wrong or right, just that its a sensitive issue when it comes to Christianity and their misgivings

sillyme SG

Ok. Then you are an ideal person to answer to this thread Smile
If anything you don't find ok, please let us know.

laurence82 SG

Then why no sensitivity towards other faiths? Rolling Eyes

sillyme SG

I think we mods are trying our best to keep things under control. But we are limited in some ways.

It is one reason why I have been asking for everyone reading to PM us if they find anything objectionable recently.

If there is, please let us know.

laurence82 SG

Ok, thanks for the clarifications. Wink

stellazio SG

there are la..just that its much rarer.. Laughing

Dr Who SG

Mod asked purpose of thsi thread=don't worry lah, nothing sinister......I wanted a reason why this fact is so, why is there no malay christians, malay buddhists, or even malay hindus? A sociological question which should not be ignored.

I am not condemning anyone when I said Christians don't think of malays when they pray for the souls of all mankind.......I apologise if I had offended anyone.

Gauze SG

There is actually no need to take upon a new belief, because Christianity is inclusive into Islam - that you are already our siblings for heaven. Again, essentially Muslims believe in the relevations sent down sent before Prophet Muhammad as well. Of course though somebody would point out the conflicting stance Muslims hold that the Bible is legitimate but had been made changes. Soooooo... the injunction to that is to work within the framework of each of our religion.

"And in their footsteps We sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come before him: We sent him the Gospel: therein was guidance and light, and confirmation of the Law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear Allah.

Let the people of the Gospel judge by what Allah hath revealed therein. If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what Allah hath revealed, they are (no better than) those who rebel."

Honeybunz SG

Malay Christians???? Got such thing meh?

Malays were the first Muslim converts in Southeast Asia (circa 10th century). They have adopted the Islamic faith exclusively - to be a Malay is to be a Muslim. Malays view Islam as a celebration of the greatness and mercy of Allah, and their joyful, vibrant culture reflects this.

http://www.sarawaktourism.com/malays.html

Superbus SG

Just like what others have said, there are Malays who are Christians, Buddhists etc. If there aren't, the term "Malay-Muslim" wouldn't have been coined.

Why they are rare? They account for only 1% of the total Malay population in Singapore, and they lead a low-profile life.

Icemoon SG

There is a social stigma if you're a Malay Christian, I suppose?

gasband SG

There are but its very small. the last I heard from my pastor is that it is a number of around 2000 strong malay christian community in Singapore and one of the leaders in that community is an army officer, i think a LTC or what….not sure abt that but quite sure abt that number…