NOV 3 – An optimist may take the view that politics is unifying. A realist will understand that politics is divisive. It is possible that this realisation is the reason why the Sultan of Selangor expressed his concern about the use of mosques for political purposes.
For better or for worse, political activities in mosques are inevitable, if there is respect for freedom.
Divisiveness is a symptom of difference in opinion and freedom of conscience. Any effort to eliminate such divide, in most cases, involves abolition of freedom. It is for this reason that I do not share his concern. Rather, I am more concerned with the roles of mosques in Malaysian society.




