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I have read most of the blogs by these Muslims and apparently most are in fact they don't really understand the whole issue at hand. They only seem to be followers in condemning and cursing and yelling against the church and some comments have taken on a very personal remarks critical and being 'unislamic' with 4 letter word and swearing. Is this how Malaysians who said they believe in Allah or God react? There are some positive remarks thought in other blogs or comments under online news who supported Herald as Allah which is strictly to denote as God in Bahasa Malaysia has been used by the Christians in both Sabah & Sarawak long before these 2 states joined Malaya to form Malaysia. Of course the use of Allah by the Christians is a long tradition and only recently Muslims came to know and reacted ,some joining street protests (with or without police permits..God only knows) to denounced the High Court verdict. Some have even cursed the Judge. It look like there is a 'force' out there using this issue to whipped up support for some particular political party(s). Trying to dominate the issue and to be seen as champion of Islam and Malay rights. They have seized and taken advantage to politicalise the issue and to drummed up support for their political anvancement.Thought the government has now appealled against the High Court verdict at the Court of Appeal on Jan 4- the main issue is..will the Court of Appeal be fair? Or will they overturn the verdict just to appease the Muslims who prostested or condemned the church? Apparently those who condemn are not the majority. The majority of Muslims are just either not bothered,care less, support the use of Allah by the church or remain nuteral. You can see these in the restaurants, hypermarkets, offices, schools, etc.It is only a handful of Muslims (that seem to be aggressive) that have protested. Looking at the protest in Penang for example- only about 250 Muslims congregated there. I think 'the force' is just using this issue to gain support from the majority of Muslims by trying to project that they are the champion of Islam and Malay rights. It could also be an evenue to devert the Malaysians from other pressing issues like corruption, 2nd post mortem, PKFT issue, crime, inflation, lack of foreign investments, illegal immigrants, etc. Though Herald had already given their reasons and views why they are entitled to use the word Allah- of course most of the Muslims are not being informed correctly. In a blog (online news- Malaysian Insider)I saw a Ulama saying that we have three Gods- Tuhan Bapa, Tuhan Anak & Tuhan Ibu. This is the thinking they had about Christianity. The wrong thinking, far from the truth.In reality- Christians believe in only One God (Satu Allah). One Lord (Satu Tuhan).They got the concept of the Trinity wrong. They have indeed been confused. Jesus comes from the Father, the Word became Flesh and dwelled amongst us. He referred Himself as the Son when on earth because God is Love and God is relationship. He wants humans to have relationships with each other- as a family.All humans are brothers and sisters in Christ.Our religion is based on relationship.Jesus (as Son of God) said in the scriptures- My Father and I are One. You see Me , you seen the Father. Though many are not actually aware or could really grapsed the mystery of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit needed to be in them to know the Truth and the Truth will set them free. Christians believed in the One True God, the Lord God Almighty, The Father, Son & Holy Spirit are One.It is the confusion of the Muslims for not understand the true concept of the Trinity nor Christianity- have resulted in them being defensive and some arrogant in defending Islam to the extend of cursing and belitting our faith. In the website of Herald this morning of Jan 4 the archbishop and the Catholic church was condemmed by 3 Muslims. The church has no plans to convert Muslims or Malays as the law do not permit nor the church has any hidden agenda. The use of Allah is not a new issue (as Tun Dr Mahathir had said) but is an old issue that has been there long before Malaysia came into being. The Christians in Sabah & Sarawak have been using Allah to mean God in their worship in Bahasa Malaysia and it is only right that this tradition to be upheld and continue. They have also used Tuhan (to denote Lord) in their worship.The Christians in Malaysia is a peaceful people who respect people of different religions. The issue by Amad why Allah name is dragged in to court has got nothing to do with the church. The government started by banning the word Allah from continue to be used by the Christians in Malaysia -for Bahasa Malaysia only- when this language is used. Not applicable to English, Tamil or Mandarin.(despite our neighbouring Muslim majority neighbour- Indonesia has allowed the Christians there to use Allah in their worship in Bahasa Indonesia and the country is peaceful and nothing damaging of Islam or belitting Islam by the Christians) resulting the local church been 'pushed to the wall' and they had to get the court (as a last resort) to determine their rights as citizens under the constitution to continue using the word Allah in their worship and Herald Bahasa Malaysia section. There is no plan to dragged God or Allah to court as claimed by Amad.Despite the protests and attacked against the local church, the Christians have remain calm and infact prayed for peace and understanding among all and justice to prevail. May the Lord God Almighty help the Herald in this tense period of trial. Amen

Its really sadden me to see the issue of Allah being taken to human court. Allh is the heavenly almighty judge and yet instead of showing utmost respect, we made a mockery out of his Name by taking Him to court. The malay muslim leaders with the excuse of protecting Allah. Allah need protection or they are just protecting their own political popularity? And this catholic leaders with the excuse of religious right and freedom? And who is the judge for the suits? Another God? No, the judge is another human being too. What is happening to Malaysia and the Malaysians leaders, be it political leaders or religious leaders, Please, all of you can play your human games but dont mess around and get the Allmighty involve in ur tussle over this worldly gain. Both the Malay-Muslim leaders and the Catholic leaders are sick, sick beyond healing. Do you ever imagine that such a thing can happen in a supposedly well-mannered malaysia? Allah being judge in court? Do you people realy care to imagine the situation, God being taken to court for who have the right to use his name? Are you going to call Him to the witness stand and testifies who have the right and who doesnt? Stop this crap, for the sake of the sincere believers of both Islam and Christianity. Don't drag us along in this game