Pertumbuhan kristen di Singapore, mereka memakai mal2 dan ruang2 publik
dijadikan tempat konser musik dan khotbah, sampai pemerintah Singapore
membatasi mereka. Ada beberapa gereja kota yg besar sekali di sana.
Kristen itu agresif. Mereka kalau ditindas akan gerilya menggerogoti sampai
rubuh bangunannya. Kalau dibiarkan akan mengadakan show dan kampanye besar2an
untuk mencari pengikut. Itu sebabnya pemerintah2 yg dikuasai Islam di Indonesia
sangat kuatir pada pertumbuhan gereja. Dikeluarkan aturan macam untuk melarang
gereja.
Kristen sudah menjadi agama pop. Beda dgn Islam yg makin menutup diri dan makin
rapat dan rahasia, kristen berani membuka diri dan show terbuka dimana2.
Semua menurutku ada salah ada benarnya. kita lihat saja.
Guidelines on use of mall space for religion
Wed, Jul 21, 2010
my paper
By Kenny Chee
GUIDELINES on the extent to which commercial spaces are allowed to be used for
religious activities were issued yesterday by the Government.
The guidelines specify, among other things, that religious groups can carry out
their activities in commercial premises, but in a "limited and nonexclusive"
way.
For example, religious activities in commercial areas should not take place for
more than two days a week.
Each religious group can use up to 10,000 sq m in any commercial space, while a
commercial development should not have more than 20,000 sq m or 20 per cent of
its gross floor area - whichever is lower - for religious activities.
In a joint statement yesterday, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and the
Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports said that the guidelines
had been drawn up to ensure that the "predominant use and character of
commercial developments are not eroded, and that such places remain as secular
spaces that can be enjoyed by people from all segments of society".
They also said that religious activities should be conducted at sites
designated as places of worship for religious groups.
But they added that some flexibility could be exercised to allow the "limited
use of commercial premises by religious organisations".
The URA has received requests from religious groups to use commercial spaces
for religious activities "from time to time", and the agency has exercised some
flexibility and allowed some of these proposals on a case-by-case basis.
A URA spokesman said these guidelines have always been the agency's internal
guiding principles. They are now being made public "to provide greater clarity
to religious organisations and building owners on what can be allowed within
commercial developments".
Property owners and religious groups should observe the guidelines if the
religious activities are held regularly in spaces in commercial and hotel
developments, such as auditoriums, function halls, convention centres and
cinemas.
The guidelines do not apply to activities organised on an ad-hoc basis.
Religious activities conducted in designated places of worship will not be
affected.
Building owners and religious groups should ensure that religious activities do
not cause disturbances to the public, like traffic problems.
The URA spokesman said that the guidelines apply to all religious groups, and
are not targeted at any particular organisation or group.
City Harvest Church, which took a stake in Suntec Singapore and would use some
of the convention centre's facilities next year to conduct its church
activities, said that it is currently "studying the implications" of the
guidelines.
Suntec Singapore said that the guidelines "provide clarity on the allowable use
of commercial spaces for religious activities".
New Creation Church, which holds weekly sessions in Suntec City, declined to
comment.
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You are assuming religious meetings as predominantly Christian services with
songs, music and other performances.
This is a narrow mindset, as there are other religious organization that do NOT
put on a show each weekend.
Moreover, the guidelines are intended for those who are leasing on a CONSISTENT
and weekly basis. This is the difference between religious organizations and
pop shows....
There is nothing wrong to have guidelines in place to ensure that no religion
can "take over" a secular place exclusively and consistently for each weekend.
And how is it an abuse of authority? Every country has its policy of zoning
areas for development. If a area is meant for residential living, surely you
don't build a factory over it (unless approval granted by the relevant land
agencies).
.....
Posted by: shepherd_18 at Wed Jul 21 15:30:50 SGT 2010
Actually, on why there are a need to use commercial buildings for the church
services. It is a matter of simple demand and supply. There are many small
churches who cannot offer to build a church, and so they use commercial
premises. All in all, the government is both the god and devil in this whole
saga. WHy, on one hand, they want to please people by coming with some stupid
rules of which most landlord are tied with hand to rent out their premises. Is
church office consdiered a worship place. There are many churches who rent the
office to handle their church affairs.
....... stil to come if I can gather some toughts on this issue.
Posted by: waihoong at Wed Jul 21 15:20:25 SGT 2010
Let me share an experience with you.
Whenever there are many cars doing illegally by the mosque goers, and during
the Hari Raya Haji and Puasa, the traffic warren close two eyes. (Mainly
Malay). Whenever there are Chinese New Year or other Church events, the Malay
Traffic Warren are always to stand by to book the cars. I have observed it so
many times, that is one time, I tell them off of inconsistent practices. WHy
they do not book their Malay or Mulsim, and book the Non-Malay or non_muslims.
I have seen so many time.
HOwever, I also aware of the churches behind YMCA are attended by some
political leaders, hence, they are not booked even though there are parking
places opposite them or nearby.
It is not about compassion, it is about .....
Posted by: waihoong at Wed Jul 21 15:15:50 SGT 2010
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