This week I took a stand. I decided to make a stand for my principals, beliefs and for my human rights, to take an active interest in the recent happenings in Malaysia with regards to the rally for electoral reforms.
This week I took a stand against abuse
This week I made a choice to help a friend in need.
It is not easy to take a stand on any of these issues. Like those who had the courage to partake in the Bersih Rally in Kuala Lumpur, found themselves up against tear gas and water cannons. Now those who take a vocal stand online and in the community, face potential persecution for our beliefs.
It is not easy to take a stand on abuse, for in my mind, I wonder if it is genuine. It is easier to turn away for who am I to interfere. Isn't it easier to ignore the problem, as it is someone else's problem.
It is not easy to trust if somene is genuinely in need of help, nor can i help but wonder if I am being taken for a ride.
But I will take this stand, for my faith as a catholic has thought me the sanctity of basic human rights. To stand for what is right, and to fight what is wrong. I believe that corruption, electoral role rigging, gerry mandering and such acts are wrong and goes against the basic fundamentals of social justice. I believe that oppressions and violence agaisnt peaceful people is an act of social injustice.
But I will take a stand agaisnt abuse, like my earlier posting. No one should ever live in fear of abuse. As a Catholic, how can i turn my back on someone I know who is being abused. Who will help if not me. Change must begin with me first.
But I will take the stand to trust in the sincere plea for help. To trust that people who ask for help are truly in need for help. Who am I to judge if they have ulterior motives or intentions. The point is that i have been approached for help, and hence i should and must assist in anyway i can. For if I turn my back, lives may be destroyed and trust in humanity gone. I stand as an ambassador for Christ despite my doubts
I trust that despite my doubts and fears in all these points, that these events happened for a reason , and they cross my path for a reason. I trust that God in His almighty wisdom brought these challenges to me. Despite anything that may happen, I will stand knowing that i did what was right. If anything happens, or if I have been cheated, then it will be their own conscience with God. At least i know I did the best I can, as how I should.
I hope that when I am being tested, I will be found worthy
I apologise for the cryptic writting for I need to protect the privacy and identities of those involved.
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