Rukunegara Says Malaysian Atheists & Buddhists Are Unpatriotic
Scott, over at BUUUUURRRRNING HOT, notes the five principles of Malaysia’s Rukunegara (National Principles) hold that Atheists, Agnostics and Buddhists are unpatriaotic:
They include (in english):
- BELIEF IN GOD
- LOYALTY TO KING AND COUNTRY
- THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION
- THE RULE OF LAW
- COURTESY AND MORALITY
It was introduced after the May 13 1969 Incident to promote national unity. Particularly among schoolchildren who are forced to recite it at assemblies.
Unfortunately, it immediately makes anti-patriots out of some Malaysians with its first principle.
Via: BUUUUURRRRNING HOT
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It’s awful when countries really shun the intelligent members of society, and unfortunately that is most countries. Excellent blog.