Will Sharlinie come home today?

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I sure hope she does, and today will be a day of either much joy, or much disappointment for her family, and also many Malaysian’s who have been keeping their eyes peeled and trying to look for her.

6 days ago, on the 23rd of January 2008, 50 bomohs unanimously agreed that Sharlinie was alive and will return in a week. I mean, 50 bomohs cannot go wrong, can they?

The bomohs were unanimous in saying that Sharlinie, who was reported missing on Jan 9, was alive and would be found within a week - Paragraph 5, The Star, Jan 23

In the old testament, if a prophet makes a prophecy and it doesn’t come true, he is was to die. That is how seriously God takes ’speaking in His name’. (deut 18:20-22)

If sharlinie does not come home tomorrow, what becomes of the 50 bomohs’ predictions?
Will the government take action against them?
Will they refund their hefty fees to the family?
Most of all, what will they say that will comfort Sharlinie’s sorrowing family? I can’t imagine what they would say.

I’m sorry for being so negative, I don’t blame her family for calling the bomohs, even though I neither believe in bomohs nor the powers they summon for their ‘revelations’, but I’d feel very angry if these folks are taking this family for a ride.

If the bomohs claim that their revelation was indeed genuine and that they didn’t conjure it up on their own, may I humbly ask all to question the ‘powers’ that they consult, who has obviously lied to them? My bible says,

Ye are of the devil, as your father, and ye desire to the lusts of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has not stood in the truth, because there is no truth in him.When he speaks falsehood, he speaks of what is his own; for he is a liar and its father. - John 8:44

Whether the bomoh’s are right or not, I just hope Sharlinie comes home soon. No child or family should go through this.

Here’s what the newspapers have been reporting:

Wed, Jan 23, 2008

Sharlinie alive and will be found, predicts bomohs
The home of five-year-old Sharlinie Mohd Nashar, who has been missing for two weeks, was abuzz with activity Tuesday with the family having invited about 50 bomohs and their followers to perform prayers and conduct rituals.

Thu, Jan 24, 2008

Sharlinie may look different now, say cops
This possibility was based on other missing children who were later found, Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Arjunaidi Mohamad told reporters.

Fri, Jan 25, 2008

Cops cautious about info from bomohs
While the police welcome the help of bomohs to search for missing girl Sharlinie Mohd Nashar, they are cautious about information obtained via supernatural ways

Sat, Jan 26, 2008

Public warned against SMS rumours
The public was once again reminded that action could be taken against those who spread false SMSes that could bring about adverse effects, such as the latest one involving missing girl Sharlinie Mohd Nashar.

Sun, Jan 27, 2008

House search for Sharlinie extends beyond 5km radius
Police have extended their house-to-house search for missing five-year-old Sharlinie Mohd Nashar beyond the 5km radius

Mon, Jan 28, 2008

Tighter security at entry and exit points
Johor police have tightened security at all 17 entry and exit points in the state in search of five-year-old Sharlinie Mohd Nashar

Tue, Jan 29, 2008

- No news -

An interpretation of Romans 13

I’ve taken this portion off a series of comments that was made on this post . would like to know what others think.

An accurate interpretation of this verse plays an important role in helping me decide how I live in this country (on in countries with a similar situation as Malaysia), where the government clearly seems to be partial, and unfair in some of its administration, and how I respond to it.

I’d be interested to hear how this verse has influenced christians from other countries too…

1. Guna said,

   December 19, 2007 @ 2:12 pm

   How do you understand Rom 13 in light of all you have said?

2. 
   

   John Ling said,

   December 19, 2007 @ 2:54 pm

   I understand that many Christians use this as an excuse not to oppose tyranny, corruption, and racism. But some common sense is in order.

   Verse 1: “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.”

   There is indeed NO authority EXCEPT that which God has established. Just because BN is physically in power does not mean it has the God-given authority. And any authority not established by God should not be blindly followed. Otherwise, why would you want the Malaysian opposition to topple BN and win the next general elections?

   In verse 3: “For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong.”

   When rulers hold terror against those who do right, then they are not of God.

   In verse 6: “This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing.”

   Many BN politicians don’t give their full time to governing. They are misappropriating public funds for their own personal business ventures. Servants of God do not do this.

Thank you East Herts Council Development Control Committee

Read the following in The Star, 15 Nov 2007

Application for sports training centre in England rejected

By S. RAMAGURU

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s application to set up a High Performance Training Centre in Brickendonbury, England, has been rejected. 

The East Herts Council Development Control Committee on Wednesday night voted against the proposal by the National Sports Institute (NSI). 

NSI director-general Datuk Dr Ramlan Abdul Aziz, who was present at the hearing, said that it was unfortunate that the decision had gone this way.  

“We are disappointed. We now have to prepare a report to be submitted to the Cabinet Committee for Sports headed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, for guidance on the next course of action,” he said. 

“We can either appeal, submit a fresh application, which will be a faster process, or not pursue the matter at all, all of which depends on the decision by the Cabinet Committee.”

I’m glad they had some sense to vote this out. Spend the money on the poor! RM 490 million can go a long, long way, and mr johnny here gives some good suggestions…

Belum BERSIH lagi

BERSIH is Malay for clean.

On Saturday, a number of rakyat (citizens) made their voice heard. The King has seen their heartcry, and the government has been given a solemn warning that the present generation are not to be taken lightly.

BERSIH thoughts:
1. I had read the memorandum some months ago, and very impressed by suggestions and I think they are very valid and, more importantly, doable steps that can be taken to restore the credibility of the Election Committee and the electoral system.

2. Despite the fact that my mother nearly missed her bus back to Penang on Saturday due to the traffic jams (I getting ready to ask who should I refer to to get a bus ticket refund if we missed it), I’m happy for the outcome of BERSIH’s rally. That the King was willing to receive the memorandum from His people, is a glimmer of hope that there could be reforms, initiated not by the Prime Minister, but by the Sovereign of the country Himself.

3. I’m impressed by the planning done for the rally, right down to the 500cc superbike pillioned by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to break through the traffic jam to reach the palace gates on time.

4. Its funny to read of the government now fully utilising the mainstream media to condemn the rally and label 40,000 people braving heavy rain and police action, chemical sprays and tear gasses to pursue something they believe in, a political gimmick (The Star, 12Nov2007, page 2).

Dear government, if it is a political gimmick, wouldn’t you agree, they are surely outdoing your gimmicks (like sending an astronaut to space! Haha!)? There is no smoke without fire. The opposition parties are one thing, but to get over 70 non-governmental bodies to cooperate with them, is not an easy thing to do. Obviously they have good reason to support the rally.
The government has just proven its iron claw on mainstream media (read free speech) in its response through and the content in it (mainstream media).

5. It’s a fantastic feeling to see many Malaysians saying Daulat Tuanku!, showing that people have not given up hope on their King, or given in to the idea of a puppet King.

6. Its wonderful to see a good number of non-governmental bodies, including the opposition, identifying issues of common benefit to the people, like the importance of clean elections, and setting aside differences to pursue it wholeheartedly. If only this could be trend in many issues, where constitutional adherence, as well as common and civil good takes first (and only?) place, then the opposition would be able to form a credible alternative to the ruling coalition, and give the people real sense of security when voting against the ruling coalition.

7. Watching some of the videos, I found the crowd to be quite rowdy indeed. Angry, incensed, verbal abuse of the police and government. It could quite easily have been a very violent encounter. Don’t blame all the violence on the police.
The civil disobedience displayed was not quite the stuff we would have seen Ghandi practice.

8. With the ‘success’ of BERSIH’s rally, we must ask ourselves how far are we willing to make civil disobedience a Malaysian way?
Does this rally become the precedence for all future unhappiness?
Fuel prices are going to be raised soon. What colour should we wear this time?

9. It’ll be interesting to know how many of the numbers that appeared, actually know what the memorandum contained? More interestingly, how many were really interested in governmental reform and understood the implications of the reforms on themselves? Eg, if the new government is sworn in and bumiputera priviledges are reduced (in accordance to constitution), how many of the 40,000 would say “Long live the government”?

10. The rally eventually adopted a very Muslim flavour to it, with the shouts of Allahu Akbar quite pronounced. Its no surprise however, as many of the protesters were Malays, but I wonder if Lim Kit Siang also echoed their hails? I’ve nothing against the Muslims in this regard, after all we have all learnt to tolerate the five-times-daily prayers at mosques, but seeing this is supposed to be a rakyats’ rally, I’m not very comfortable with the resulting Muslim taste to the BERSIH rally.

11. Today we hear the cries of Daulat Tuanku! because we still have hope. Would we be saying the same thing if His Royal Highness, after reading the petition, does not do anything? We need to decide on our response. We have now put ourselves in the hands of the Malaysia’s Sovreign. Do we accept the Sovreign decree, or turn against Him as well and continue protesting?

12. The winds of change have come, be prepared for a new government, here are just two possibilities we must be prepared for:
a. Foreign investment may slow down, as investors may withold funds as the wait and see the stability and outcome of the first government change in the history of independent Malaysia
b. If the new government inherits huge debts, further fuel subsidies may be cut, resulting in higher fuel prices
c. The opposition parties have NEVER been able to totally agree on a political manifesto because of their extremely diverse objectives. There is no indication of change in this area in the recent months nor years, and there is no guarantee that things will be better, let alone the same, if the opposition gets into power.
d. If the King decrees the implementation of the points outlined in the memorandum, and the ruling coalition still wins, are we ready to accept the fact, or shall we go on another rally?

13. The country is far from being BERSIH, and Saturday was a start, but I wouldn’t want Saturday to be a trend.

Christians, be reminded. Whatever reforms we succeed in making, will never usher in the Millenial Kingdom. As long as the government is being run by men and women with a sinful nature, there will be results of that same nature, corruption, injustice, selfishness, etc…

True national peace and properity on earth will only be realized when the Lord Jesus comes to reign on the earth for a thousand years, and the false ‘holy grail’ called democracy is done away with and replaced by the monarchy of the King of kings, and Lord of lords, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Come Lord Jesus!