Rehman Malik’s remarks & Christians
THE government must take serious notice of the comments made by Interior Minister Rehman Malik who compared the zucchetto of the Holy Father with Dr Tahirul Qadri’s cap.
He made fun of Dr Qadri by mocking him, saying ‘his cap looks like one that of the Pope’. He also said that Dr Qadri looks like a mini-Pope. Rehman Malik should have respect for the Holy Father who is the sole representative of the biggest religion of the world.
He has violated the constitution of Pakistan by his irresponsible statement and we, the Christians, condemn it. He must apologise publicly for hurting the religious sentiments of Christians.
Pakistan is already in a critical situation and such statements can be more harmful and can lead to another march to Islamabad by Christians.
ANJUM JAMES PAUL
Chairman, Pakistan Minorities Teachers Association
Lahore
Affront
WILL the Chief Justice take notice of the remarks made by Rehman Malik for making fun of the attire of Dr Tahirul Qadri, calling him a semi-pope and ‘padri’?
This is an affront and has hurt the sentiments of Christians. Why was he so scared of Dr Qadri’s cap?
JOHNNY MATHEW
Karachi
I am sorry to hear this and strongly condemn any one making mockery of any religion. Religion is a matter between the worshiper and the worshiped. No one has the right to pass judgement or intervene or force any one in this matter. Islam teaches us to respect everyone’s religion and beliefs.
Agreed with the writer. The minister should apologize.
People need to check Tahirul Qadri’s belief and thought and his launching campaign at the time when election is near. At otherside notice the encouragement to him by some religious extremists that he claimed his struggle as battle of Karbala.
Rehman Malik didnt think before talking
nothing surprising there
@Anjum
Please check your facts.
The Pope isnt the “sole” representative of the biggest religion in this world. He does not represent those Christians who follow the Church of England. Furthermore, since he is not an elected representative, he cannot be deemed an eligible “representative” of all the Catholics in this world.
Rehman Malik’s comments were derogatory not only to Christians but also to other religious beliefs.
The British Government and the press must take notice of Pakistani Interior Minister, Rehman Malik’s derogatory remarks and making mockery of other religious beliefs. Any public official giving a statement which reflects discrimination against any individual or group is a serious crime.
In the past, Home Secretary of the United Kingdom has barred an entry to Britain to individuals who had discriminatory views and thoughts. Same law can be employed by the British Government to stop him entering the UK. The Minister is a frequent visitor to the UK
he is a citizen of UK and that is not OK.
The natural question is even the cap does like it, so what? Is a cap resembling the Pope so bad? Is Pope a bad man?
I think Dr Qadri should sue him in Canada for mocking him; In Pakistan we don’t have laws as such. do we? In a lawless society power is the prime law….. As common decency, we Pakistanis apologize on behalf of Mr. Rehman Malik to have offended the Christian community.
Very well said SIr. An apology should also come from the Minister himself.
Thank you, khanm: But, I wonder: who will apologize to all of Pakistan for Mr Malik’s perpetually offensive remarks and acts through most of the last three years?
We the Pakistanis are the culprit. We put him in that office. so as a nation it our moral duty condemn his action.Will Rehman Malik show any sign of remorse?… I seriously doubt it.