Sad is the day when we become confused and believe that God needs us to defend His name. He needs no defender. He is almighty, all powerful and no human can be His equivalent. If He wants Ai Wei to return to him, then that's that! Never can prevent or stop His power to do so.
At this point, there may be some who wonder which God I am talking about. Well, God is god. If you hear 'God', and you are a Christian, certainly you think of your Christian god; if a Muslim, you will think of your Muslim god; the Taoist, taoist dieties; the Hindus, Hindu dieties and other religions, their gods or dieties. Of course, there are people who are atheist. Atheist may think of whichever god the speaker professes to. As for me, God is just God as I am a monotheist. Yes, I do believe in the existence of God but I do not belong to any religion. I only belong to God.
Some may be curious enough to enquire the reason for my not joining one of the religions. In my previous postings, I have written on this. It is all due to my search for truth. When i was young I was interested enough to visit and witness any religious function that I came to know of. I have been to church, temples, shrines and mosques. However, that does not mean that I have seen them all. I believe there is much that I have yet to see or know. However, even to this I continue to see and hear much of what turned me away from religions. The trouble with me is that I am too observant and notice the many human failings that happen in religions. It is humans who organise things, sometimes according to their wishes and need to control others, and it is unfortunate for me that I realise the power held by these humans veered them away from the path of God.
Of course, there are many good people too in religions. I was for some years happily following Brother Love (a most suitable name for him as he really shows that to everyone he meets) around in his church in Alor Star, Kedah, attending his sermons, taking part in the church activities. He was one pastor who showed me what the church could do for people. In Malaysia, there is the ex-Perlis Mufti who has often reveal to us the true teaching of the holy book, Koran. There was also my own uncle in Penang who agreed to have his body used by the Elephant God to help heal the sick, sacrificing his family, his own future and eventually his own strength in order that others be healed. In healing others, he was not allowed by the Elephant God to collect payment or ask for donations. From him, I was told Ganeshan, the Elephant God, told him that only a donation box can be placed on his table and that money will be available whenever there is a real need for it. His temple was left unattended by anyone as nobody was interested in looking after a temple which brings no economical benefits. Well, there are many who sees the truth and do their part in their own way.
In my knowledge on religion, I understand that Muslim and Christians pray to the same god. I was told that Prophet Muhammad was the last of the prophets while Jesus was the first. Of course, in Christianity, Jesus was known as the son of God. Nevertheless, if it is true that Islam recognises the Jews and the Christians as People of the Book, then it should be accepted that the God they pray to is the same God. Yet, go through history and we find religious wars between them with hatred still fermenting among the Muslims and the Jews to this day. Is that what religion teaches us, to have hatred among us, His creations? Even in my own country, some of the Muslims are at loggerheads with the Christians over the use of the Arabic word "Allah', which is a word that originated from the Middle-Eastern countries meaning in English 'God' and in the Malaysian Language 'Tuhan'. And it is because the word for god in the Malaysian Language is 'Tuhan' that we find the use of the word 'Tuhan' in our Malaysian National Anthem.
See, problems arise due to the people who wrongly manage the religions. Since, 'to err is human' do occur from time to time, I find it easier to just believe in Him. After all, He hears me wherever I may be. He sees me no matter where I go. He knows I know my Creator. And He understands that I am answerable to Him. No, I do not wish to be answerable to just any human who can 'err because he is human'.
Furthermore, when we see the wrongs being done, do we ever wonder if those religious followers who commit those wrongs ever believe that their wrongs are always seen, heard and known by Him? Do those wrong-doers who are followers of one religion or another ever think of God watching every move they make whenever they wanted to murder, steal or curse someone? Do they really believe in God or is religion merely a tool for their own advancement?
Of course, that does not mean that a God-believing individual can do no wrong. After all, we are humans. We do make mistakes. But knowing that God is watching, we make less wrongs, possibly when we forget ourselves and the presence of God while experiencing strong emotions. Still, it is not an excuse to commit sin. However, the belief in God will lead us away from temptations to veer away from the right path. Talking to God helps us to be strong in ways more than one. I believe it has helped me attain more than twenty years of freedom from illness. When I tell God I will be strong, I begin to think of ways to be so. A healthy life-style, healthy food, exercise and sufficient sleep can be easier to achieve to strive for excellent health. With health comes greater happiness.
So, no matter which religion we belong to, God is always with us. It is time that we use religion to be closer to God and not to be more powerful than others. Imagine how beautiful this world can be if everyone truly believes in Him and practices what all religions teach. There will be no immoral deeds, no stealing or killing, no quarrels amongst nations, no extremism, no terrorists and better understanding among humans.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
Evil comes from humans, not ghosts, devils or spirits.
Most people associate ghosts, devils and spirits with evil. Bring up a subject on them and the sudden chilling thought of fear and evil envelopes the body. Yet, are ghosts, devils and spirits really evil? Are what have usually been portrays in films true? Have we not been lead astray in our belief of such other worldly beings?
Of course, it is true that spiritual possessions do occur. In fact, it was due to this fact that I was once involved in the study of ways to remove such spirits from people possessed by spirits. A friend and I went to an Indian temple in Harvard Estate near the town of Gurun, Kedah. Initially, I went there to learn about meditation and the opening of the third eye and the seven chakras. The flow of qi in the human body has been a long time interest of mine since its flow ensures our health. (This is a Chinese practice which I started learning together with Shaolin Kungfu moves. I read that the West have accepted and known about qi.)
Before I digress too far, let us return to the temple at Harvard estate where, the chief priest, a person known to us as 'Bapa', which means father, used to teach us the art of ridding a human body of undesirable spirits. In our first lesson, we are told that we should not harm the spirits if it complies and leave the body of its victim. As an explanation for that, he told us it is not the spirit which is up to no good. The evil arise from a human behind the spirit. There are humans who learn to control spirits and made use of them to harm other humans. Such humans make use of their powers over such spirits to cause mischief and sickness to the people possessed by his spirits. Such humans may be paid by people to perform such devilish deeds. To help those possessed, 'Bapa' would need to exorcise the spirit by demands and threats before capturing it in a container.
One day, 'Bapa' told us to practice hard as we may be faced with an adversary strong enough to retaliate for interfering with his orders to have a person possessed. You see, it is not the spirit which has evil intentions. It was merely obeying the instructions of its master. The evil act, the devilish deeds, are those of the master and the people who employ its master to act on the victim. Whether the victim is as bad as the spirit's master or his employers, is not for us to question as Bapa's aim is merely to help another human overcome his problems. So, no matter how we look at it, the spirit is just a tool in the hands of its master. The evil comes only from the humans.
From then on, I fear the darkness and the spiritual world even less. Truth was brought by Bapa with his explanation. However, that truth stopped me from continuing my lessons on the expelling of spirits from humans as it could lead me to a world where the battle among the forces of good and evil will often erupt. In such a conflict, as in all conflicts among humans, we do not really know the actual devil. So I left that to wiser men than I.
Of course, it is true that spiritual possessions do occur. In fact, it was due to this fact that I was once involved in the study of ways to remove such spirits from people possessed by spirits. A friend and I went to an Indian temple in Harvard Estate near the town of Gurun, Kedah. Initially, I went there to learn about meditation and the opening of the third eye and the seven chakras. The flow of qi in the human body has been a long time interest of mine since its flow ensures our health. (This is a Chinese practice which I started learning together with Shaolin Kungfu moves. I read that the West have accepted and known about qi.)
Before I digress too far, let us return to the temple at Harvard estate where, the chief priest, a person known to us as 'Bapa', which means father, used to teach us the art of ridding a human body of undesirable spirits. In our first lesson, we are told that we should not harm the spirits if it complies and leave the body of its victim. As an explanation for that, he told us it is not the spirit which is up to no good. The evil arise from a human behind the spirit. There are humans who learn to control spirits and made use of them to harm other humans. Such humans make use of their powers over such spirits to cause mischief and sickness to the people possessed by his spirits. Such humans may be paid by people to perform such devilish deeds. To help those possessed, 'Bapa' would need to exorcise the spirit by demands and threats before capturing it in a container.
One day, 'Bapa' told us to practice hard as we may be faced with an adversary strong enough to retaliate for interfering with his orders to have a person possessed. You see, it is not the spirit which has evil intentions. It was merely obeying the instructions of its master. The evil act, the devilish deeds, are those of the master and the people who employ its master to act on the victim. Whether the victim is as bad as the spirit's master or his employers, is not for us to question as Bapa's aim is merely to help another human overcome his problems. So, no matter how we look at it, the spirit is just a tool in the hands of its master. The evil comes only from the humans.
From then on, I fear the darkness and the spiritual world even less. Truth was brought by Bapa with his explanation. However, that truth stopped me from continuing my lessons on the expelling of spirits from humans as it could lead me to a world where the battle among the forces of good and evil will often erupt. In such a conflict, as in all conflicts among humans, we do not really know the actual devil. So I left that to wiser men than I.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
When the authorities bullshit us.
Last Sunday, 5th of May, 2013 was election day. It was a day I looked forward to. You know why? I just had to know the truth.
You see, earlier voters from the army and police had found the so-called indelible ink not as claimed. According to someone, the ink came off easily when washed. Pictures were seen. Can they be believed? Then, the Election Commission admitted that it was true but explained that it was due to one of the officers on duty being too nervous and had forgotten to shake the bottle before using the ink. Okay, nothing wrong with the ink. Merely, inefficiency of a worker.
I was an art teacher who has used the Indian ink for years to teach my students manuscript writing. The ink is water-proof and it is the best for answering the SPM (the name of the examination at the end of secondary school learning) art paper. It is really indelible and world have your pretty finger looking ugly for at least a few days, So, my students are always very careful with them.
So, it was that at half past eight I was at the voting center to do my duty as a citizen to choose the best possible leaders for my country. I went into a classroom (A school has been chosen as the venue for voting.) and when they found my name, it was read out and one lady painted my finger with a thick ink. Since it is so thick, it must have been well shaken. It did look like it could stay on my finger for a long, long time. I was given a tissue to dry it so that the ink would not smudge my ballot papers and spoil my vote. My marked ballot papers went safely into the ballot boxes, one for state seats and the other for parliamentary seats.
With the ink dried on my finger, I waved to some friends whom I met before taking a slow walk home.
Upon reaching home, I waited for half an hour before I washed my hands with soap and ......fantastic as it may seem the ink came off! What soap was that? Was that a wonder soap? Where did it come from? Oh, no! It may be wonderful for removing ink stains which the election commissioner claims will stick for at least seven days but what can it do to my skin? But, no. It was just an ordinary soap.
Ah! My girlfriends will certainly be happy as it will not blacken their beautiful hands for seven lonely days. So, I phoned a few of them but they were not surprised. Some of them had beaten me to it. Their fingers were already clean even earlier. And that was the cheerful part of this episode.
However, from what I have read, the authorities concerned had spent millions of our country's money purchasing inferior ink.To make the citizens happy with the heavy expenditure, they claim it was ink good enough to stain my girlfriends' fingers for seven days. None of them are going to appear in front of me for seven lonely days. But, it was all bullshit.
To cover up their wrongs, they give other excuses. After all, they have a magnifying glass to look for even a little stain left behind. And it cannot be too indelible, otherwise it is not halal.
Folks, this is what my dictionary inform me:
indelible /In"del.I.bl=/ adjective
1 describes a mark or substance that is impossible to remove by washing or in any other way.
When you get such bullshit from a high ranking officer, what would the law do? I wonder.
You see, earlier voters from the army and police had found the so-called indelible ink not as claimed. According to someone, the ink came off easily when washed. Pictures were seen. Can they be believed? Then, the Election Commission admitted that it was true but explained that it was due to one of the officers on duty being too nervous and had forgotten to shake the bottle before using the ink. Okay, nothing wrong with the ink. Merely, inefficiency of a worker.
I was an art teacher who has used the Indian ink for years to teach my students manuscript writing. The ink is water-proof and it is the best for answering the SPM (the name of the examination at the end of secondary school learning) art paper. It is really indelible and world have your pretty finger looking ugly for at least a few days, So, my students are always very careful with them.
So, it was that at half past eight I was at the voting center to do my duty as a citizen to choose the best possible leaders for my country. I went into a classroom (A school has been chosen as the venue for voting.) and when they found my name, it was read out and one lady painted my finger with a thick ink. Since it is so thick, it must have been well shaken. It did look like it could stay on my finger for a long, long time. I was given a tissue to dry it so that the ink would not smudge my ballot papers and spoil my vote. My marked ballot papers went safely into the ballot boxes, one for state seats and the other for parliamentary seats.
With the ink dried on my finger, I waved to some friends whom I met before taking a slow walk home.
Upon reaching home, I waited for half an hour before I washed my hands with soap and ......fantastic as it may seem the ink came off! What soap was that? Was that a wonder soap? Where did it come from? Oh, no! It may be wonderful for removing ink stains which the election commissioner claims will stick for at least seven days but what can it do to my skin? But, no. It was just an ordinary soap.
Ah! My girlfriends will certainly be happy as it will not blacken their beautiful hands for seven lonely days. So, I phoned a few of them but they were not surprised. Some of them had beaten me to it. Their fingers were already clean even earlier. And that was the cheerful part of this episode.
However, from what I have read, the authorities concerned had spent millions of our country's money purchasing inferior ink.To make the citizens happy with the heavy expenditure, they claim it was ink good enough to stain my girlfriends' fingers for seven days. None of them are going to appear in front of me for seven lonely days. But, it was all bullshit.
To cover up their wrongs, they give other excuses. After all, they have a magnifying glass to look for even a little stain left behind. And it cannot be too indelible, otherwise it is not halal.
Folks, this is what my dictionary inform me:
indelible /In"del.I.bl=/ adjective
1 describes a mark or substance that is impossible to remove by washing or in any other way.
When you get such bullshit from a high ranking officer, what would the law do? I wonder.
My lovely females.
I give them enough food to ensure that there is no nibbling of fins. They are certainly lovely and a delight to watch. So, I have uploaded them to share with anyone who would like to watch. Well, enjoy!
Sunday, May 05, 2013
How some friends stopped smoking.
April 21st 2013 is a day when three classmates of mine came to Sungai Petani to visit me. We had lunch at Ma Brown's and then we looked up another Penang Free School classmate who told us to meet hin at SP Club. We had a long talk about those good old day as well as what each of us had been doing.
One of usfound out that he was the only one among us still smoking. I was the only one who had never taken up the habit. I had tried to see how it felt like but it never appealed to me and I never liked it. However, the others did allow it to become a habit. So, they were telling David who wants to give it up how it should be done.
Richard Quah who came all the way from Australia told us how he did it by just telling himself he would stop. That was it and he did stop. Of course, he went through some withdrawal symptoms but he managed to overcome the problem. Then after about two years, he met some old friends and was offered a cigarette. Thinking that he was safe from cigarettes, he took a puff and got stuck with it for the next one year. Then, he told himself that that was enough of smoking and he did stop immediately although the same nasty withdrawal symptoms did wreak his a week or so of his life. The point is that he did it and he has been free from cigarettes since then. Like me, he is sixty six years old.
After hearing Richard's story, Tai told us that was also exactly how he stopped from smoking. For him, it was a health reason. But stop it, he did with the same method as Richard's. However, he told us the urge can easily return whenever he comes across people smoking nearby or an advertisement with someone puffing on the screen. Still, he has not been on cigarettes for more than three years.
Well, hope their experience can be of help to soneone who happens to come here.
One of usfound out that he was the only one among us still smoking. I was the only one who had never taken up the habit. I had tried to see how it felt like but it never appealed to me and I never liked it. However, the others did allow it to become a habit. So, they were telling David who wants to give it up how it should be done.
Richard Quah who came all the way from Australia told us how he did it by just telling himself he would stop. That was it and he did stop. Of course, he went through some withdrawal symptoms but he managed to overcome the problem. Then after about two years, he met some old friends and was offered a cigarette. Thinking that he was safe from cigarettes, he took a puff and got stuck with it for the next one year. Then, he told himself that that was enough of smoking and he did stop immediately although the same nasty withdrawal symptoms did wreak his a week or so of his life. The point is that he did it and he has been free from cigarettes since then. Like me, he is sixty six years old.
After hearing Richard's story, Tai told us that was also exactly how he stopped from smoking. For him, it was a health reason. But stop it, he did with the same method as Richard's. However, he told us the urge can easily return whenever he comes across people smoking nearby or an advertisement with someone puffing on the screen. Still, he has not been on cigarettes for more than three years.
Well, hope their experience can be of help to soneone who happens to come here.
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