Senior Pastor Rony Tan of Lighthouse Evangelism blasted Buddhism and Taoism at his church sessions, recorded them on video and posted them on the Lighthouse Evangelism’s website.
These offensive video clips were subsequently removed on the church’s website but they had already made their way onto YouTube.
- Pastor Rony Tan blasts Buddhism Part 1
- Pastor Rony Tan blasts Buddhism Part 2
- Pastor Rony Tan blasts Buddhism Part 3
- Pastor Rony Tan blasts Buddhism Part 4
The Government’s Internal Security Department (ISD) hauled up the Christian church leader and told him that what he did was wrong. ISD told him that in proselytising his religion, he must not run down other faiths, and must be mindful of the sensitivities of other religions.
Pastor Tan has apologised after being called up by the ISD.
References:
Pastor’s comments on Buddhism/Taoism inappropriate & unacceptable MHA | ChannelNewsAsia
Pastor called up by ISD | Straits Times
Pastor apologises personally to Buddhist & Taoist federations | ChannelNewsAsia
Call for restraint | Straits Times
DPM Wong says glad to note Pastor Tan realised his mistake | ChannelNewsAsia
Reason pastor not arrested | TODAYonline
Pastor’s apology accepted | Straits Times
What is your reaction to the insensitive remarks made by Pastor Rony Tan? | TODAYonline
S’poreans must not run down or trivialise others’ beliefs: SM Goh | ChannelNewsAsia