How should evangelism be carried out in a multi-religious society?

Christians are called to proclaim Jesus as the Resurrection and the Life and not to denounce other religions. Instead we are to witness in love by good deeds, testimony and personal evangelism.

We need to recognise that those who are of a different faith are also human beings like us, created in the image of God. Many are often sincere and are struggling to do good. Like us, they are sometimes lonely, disappointed, troubled, sick or facing death.

We need to live a godly life, displaying the fruit of the Spirit. There are many non-Christians who have high standards in their conduct and values. We must do better, to demonstrate that we believe and serve a holy God who has commanded us to live holy lives. Indeed, a godly life demands showing of respect and giving honour where it is due, being scrupulously honest in all transactions, and being polite to one and all.

People are generally responsive to love and friendship.  We need to develop genuine friendship and establish a caring and loving relationship.

We should also note that the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act gives the Government of Singapore the right to restrain a person from addressing orally or in writing any gathering of institution when that person has committed or is attempting to commit among other things, an act which causes feelings of enmity, hatred, ill-will or hostility between different religious groups.

Contributors

Anglican

Rev Dr Canon Louis Tay

Rev George Tay

Convenor

Lim K Tham

Ex-Officio:

Bishop Dr Robert Solomon

Rev Dr Canon James Wong

Lutheran

Rev William Chang

Rev Soh Guan Kheng

Consultants

Rev Dr Ngoei Foong Nghian

Dr Roland Chia

Methodist

Rev Dr Daniel Koh

Rev Choong Chin Chung

Presbyterian

Rev Christopher Chia

Rev Lau Wah Teck