When religions need enforcers


Walk of faith: One of the chariots being pulled by the faithful during the Thaipusam celebrations in Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
Walk of faith: One of the chariots being pulled by the faithful during the Thaipusam celebrations in Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

The writer believes in religious freedom with everyone answering only to God, but when people insult a religious festival, there has to be someone with powers to put a stop to that.

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