City Harvest's founder Kong Hee & 4 others arrested/charged
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Nebbermind:
It is very easy to say this. But do you know that peer pressure can be very powerful ?But if our kids can be brainwashed so easily, then we must really look at what we are teaching, or rather, have not been teaching them.
It doesn't matter if it chc, or some time share package, or mlm, or even a street corner con man...if our kids lack the ability to discern then no amount of policing can help us.
You may put all your heart, your effort, your soul into raising and grooming your child up, for the next 20 years since a baby born. You may toil day and night to your bones and knuckle - trying to give him the best education out of love for your child, as a father. Yes, you can do everything you can for him.
But this external force completely beyond your control called peer group pressure is very.... powerful. I do not hope to see any tearful parent faced by his child one day telling his parents straight in the face:-
\"Dad/ Mum, you are outdated. You don't belong to our modern day generation, today. Dad, you have grown old. See ! your white hair coming out. You've been out of touch so long ! You belong to the dinosaur old age. Many things you don't understand what we youth do nowadays. You just have no idea ! Besides, you can't control me anymore. I am big already ! I have my own social circle of friends. I choose who i like to befriend with. You don't restrict me; I don't allow you to control me. I have my own life to live. In fact, i know so and so ... \"
when a child say this type of thing to a parent who had done his dutiful role as a parent all these years, the words spoken are like a .... knife plunging into his heart, bleed him, cut him, wound him. The father may not cry outwardly. But in his heart, tears just flow. -
Nebbermind:
Absolutely concur.But if our kids can be brainwashed so easily, then we must really look at what we are teaching, or rather, have not been teaching them.
It doesn't matter if it chc, or some time share package, or mlm, or even a street corner con man...if our kids lack the ability to discern then no amount of policing can help us.
But it is easier said than done, especially when the kids grow up, they will spend more time outside than at home with parents.
And these churches know and that is why we are seeing such covert activities. It sneaks up on you and by the time you realise, it may be too late. -
Two more words.....
Happy worrying!
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Nebbermind:
And I guess how religions work well with us humans in general is their ability to remove our pains and give pleasure. Consider how people tend to turn to religion at the lowest points in their life; the support given by fellow members help alleviate pain. The singing, praising, and praying thereafter give a sort of pleasure.But if our kids can be brainwashed so easily, then we must really look at what we are teaching, or rather, have not been teaching them.
It doesn't matter if it chc, or some time share package, or mlm, or even a street corner con man...if our kids lack the ability to discern then no amount of policing can help us.
If we are not the ones doing the pain removal, or being available to our children at the very moment that they need help, and we give this opportunity to someone/something else instead, that someone/something else will definitely win a part of our children's heart over. -
AceTutors123:
:goodpost: strong family foundation is very important. Be there for your children (and spouse too) whether it is to share their joys, victories, sorrows and setbacks.
And I guess how religions work well with us humans in general is their ability to remove our pains and give pleasure. Consider how people tend to turn to religion at the lowest points in their life; the support given by fellow members help alleviate pain. The singing, praising, and praying thereafter give a sort of pleasure.Nebbermind:
But if our kids can be brainwashed so easily, then we must really look at what we are teaching, or rather, have not been teaching them.
It doesn't matter if it chc, or some time share package, or mlm, or even a street corner con man...if our kids lack the ability to discern then no amount of policing can help us.
If we are not the ones doing the pain removal, or being available to our children at the very moment that they need help, and we give this opportunity to someone/something else instead, that someone/something else will definitely win a part of our children's heart over. -
fightingmom:
So much hardwork required to build up a great family right fightingmom?
:goodpost: strong family foundation is very important. Be there for your children (and spouse too) whether it is to share their joys, victories, sorrows and setbacks. -
AceTutors123:
Yes. Right values have to be instilled to our children from young. It has to be from us, their parents, before they even start schooling. Schools and teachers can only do so much during the curriculum time. Family is the basic unit that forms the nation.
So much hardwork required to build up a great family right fightingmom?fightingmom:
:goodpost: strong family foundation is very important. Be there for your children (and spouse too) whether it is to share their joys, victories, sorrows and setbacks. -
If everybody are determined to do it. MOE can always speak out strongly against such act of proselytising in schools and a unit can be setup to receive such complaints. Heavier penalties can be introduced to deter such acts.
Once, a generally negative attitude is created in the schools, it becomes more difficult for them to do it blatantly. -
WeiHan:
:goodpost: :goodpost: :goodpost:If everybody are determined to do it. MOE can always speak out strongly against such act of proselytising in schools and a unit can be setup to receive such complaints. Heavier penalties can be introduced to deter such acts.
Once, a generally negative attitude is created in the schools, it becomes more difficult for them to do it blatantly. -
It would seem like we are chasing a shadow. Just because CHC claims to have penetrated 70% of schools does not mean that they HAVE penetrated 70% of schools, or to what effect for that matter. What kind of proselytising can an external body like CHC do in the P-school environment anyway? Its not as if their members or pastors can just walk in and give a talk during assembly. If you ask me, its hyperbole on the part of CHC.
Worried about proselytising? Shut down all the Christian/Catholic mission schools then.
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