COMMENT | Religious extremism in Malaysia

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”

- James Baldwin

COMMENT | PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli in taking the fight for the soul of this country to Kelantan said "What we must address now is why the people of Kelantan still vote for PAS despite (other) options.”

The answer is simple. For PAS supporters, and I consider them religious extremists, there are no other options. The only option is the religious party of PAS.

I know that is politically incorrect to say. So you ask, how do I define religious extremism? The answer to that is simple. If you believe that the state should legislate on behalf of your religious beliefs and impose such laws on non-believers, then you are a religious extremist....