ravula Posted December 23, 2015 Report Posted December 23, 2015 Anyone found illegally celebrating Christmas in Brunei could face up to five years in prison, according to a reported declaration by the Sultan of the tiny oil-rich state. Brunei introduced its ban on Christmas last year over fears that celebrating it "excessively and openly" could lead its Muslim population astray. Christians and others can celebrate Christmas, but must do so in private and have to first alert the authorities. Local Islamic religious leaders have promoted the ban, warning that adopting the trappings of Christmas is tantamount to imitation of another faith, prohibited in some interpretations of Islam. Officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs have also reportedly visited local businesses to ensure they are not displaying Christmas decorations, including Santa hats and banners with Christmas greetings. The Christmas ban is justified under the new laws - the punishment for celebrating Christmas is a fine of $20,000 or up to five years in prison, or both. The ban has encountered some resistance - the social media campaign #MyTreedom, which encourages Christians and other in countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran to post images of themselves celebrating Christmas, includes several contributions from Brunei residents. At least 65 per cent of Brunei's 420,000-strong population are Muslims.
cool_dood Posted December 23, 2015 Report Posted December 23, 2015 well these ppl certainly don understand dat communal harmony could lead their cntry to peace :police:
ceelogreen Posted December 23, 2015 Report Posted December 23, 2015 inka nayam eella desham povalante Matta kosukuntegani allow cheyam anale... @3$%
ravula Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Posted December 23, 2015 muslims yekada aithe valla population 50% or more aitado akada racha start aithadi no offense to anyone :(
ravula Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Posted December 23, 2015 inka nayam eella desham povalante Matta kosukuntegani allow cheyam anale... @3$% :giggle:
ravula Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Posted December 23, 2015 well these ppl certainly don understand dat communal harmony could lead their cntry to peace :police: #intolerance. Turkolla kutra Aamir khan shud settle in brunei., as india is intolerant. All writers returning awards shud also be sent to brunei and saudi.
ravula Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Posted December 23, 2015 :) peace loving yeah very much
macha Posted December 23, 2015 Report Posted December 23, 2015 inka nayam eella desham povalante Matta kosukuntegani allow cheyam anale... @3$%@3$%
alpachinao Posted December 23, 2015 Report Posted December 23, 2015 well these ppl certainly don understand dat communal harmony could lead their cntry to peace :police: Thanks they are leaving in peace no harmony and mrudamgam
aakathaai Posted December 23, 2015 Report Posted December 23, 2015 nee padajaalam venaka unna bhavajaalam ardham aindi:)
yomama Posted December 23, 2015 Report Posted December 23, 2015 us mida edche mundal anta e desalaki poyi savandi daridram poddi
49er Posted December 23, 2015 Report Posted December 23, 2015 well these ppl certainly don understand dat communal harmony could lead their cntry to peace :police: yeah...they might have seen enough of india and US which are at peace (lol) for following communal harmony pette
SUbba LIngam Posted December 23, 2015 Report Posted December 23, 2015 ee missionary LK gaallu entha thikka thengincharo :D
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