Lighthouse Evangelism pastor Rony Tan's incident has again put the spotlight on religious harmony in Singapore. After getting a call from ISD, he quickly issued an apology. Hot on the heels of the three youths who were arrested by the police for posting racist remarks on Facebook, some are asking why the "difference in treatment".



I've been following the discussions online and this is what I think that there is a difference: (By the way this post is NOT intended to defend the pastor for what he has done, but rather the possible thinking behind the actions taken against him).



The first one is farely obvious. In the case of the 3 youths, the police were involed. If you have any experience with our gahmen, you'll know that once official action begins, the government machinery invariably starts grinding base on its protocols. In the army this is known as the SOP (Standard Opera[...]

hey all,



moving on to better things in life.



I am on to reading books from Adeline Yen Mah. Her stories growing up being neglected by her father and her step mother and still survived throughout life obstacles to becoming someone successful.



Sounds almost like a fairy-tale yea? But hey, she made it, so good for her.



I really don't have any inspiration to write about any wisdom on life or even on life experiences. Not at the moment no. I am not saying I am miserable. Though it reads like I am. Outpouring one's vulnerability seems to translate that doesn't it. I am frustrated with life right now, yes. But I am not going to give in despite my whinging and having moments of questioning myself if I can actually do this. Life is both beautiful and shit, in the most perfect way. I know at the end of it all, I will take everything in my stride with my head up high. And it's best [...]