This is taken from The Straits Times, dated 15 Dec 2010.
An American, Jack Blaylock, wrote to the ST Forum and shared his observation on religious tolerance that Singapore has been able to cultivate.
He said that on a daily basis, he see Christian, Muslim and Hindu office workers sharing a meal at a kopitiam (coffee shop), exchanging smiles or pleasantries on the street or otherwise kindly extending help to one another.
And in all his trips here, he has not once witnessed religion-fuelled hostility or prejudice.
His travels have taken him to all corners of the world, yet he has never found a country that comes even close to the religious and spiritual maturity that Singaporeans demonstrate towards one another.
In many ways, and especially in their tolerance for one another, Singaporeans are a beacon to the world.
Though I may not have travelled as widely as the author, I agree with his observations.
For generations, we have made Singapore our home and the government has also put in effort to ensure peace and religious tolerance despite the different races and cultures too.
I grew up with Malay, Indian, Chinese, ...friends and work with them too irrespective of their religions and cultures. My children is doing the same and their children too, so will the future generations...... as this is how we were taught to live in this Little Red Dot.
We are proud of it.
David
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