Singapore Catholic Church Embraces Racism and Fascism as Justifiable Means to Wealth and Harmony

"He came at a time when Singapore needed a strong leader. Like St Michael who defended the people of God during the “time of great distress, unparalleled since nations first came into existence”, so, too, Mr Lee defended Singapore at a time when the young nation was in danger of both internal and external threats." - Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church, Singapore

As a Catholic, I'm compelled to say, looks like the so-called Singapore Catholic Church doesn't know the difference between the devil's minion and a Saint in their praise of Singapore's late racist, fascist, eugenicist, Chinese supremacist, and grossly authoritarian PM, Lee Kuan Yew.

(the Archbishop William Goh's Full Homily in brazen worship and whitewash of Lee Kuan Yew and his atrocities is reproduced after the following commentary.)

Praising a racist, a fascist, an elitist as the 'founding father' who exploited people for his own greed and lust for power;
turned Singapore into a corporate possession run by him, members of his family, and his party;
who redrew constituency boundaries constantly so that his fascist and racist party could win elections time and again;
who threatened to set aside the electoral system and call out the army against the people if his party lost;
who threatened that those constituencies that did not vote for his party would not be upgraded even though they paid taxes;
who held dissident Chua Thye Poh without trial for decades for being a communist;
who sued those who opposed him to bankruptcy;
who marginalised Malays and Indians;
who stated Singapore must always have a Chinese majority;
who marginalised the children of non-graduate parents when it came to school admission because of his assertion that uneducated parents produced stupid children;
who setup Social Development Units to being together educated couples so as to discourage marriage between educated and non-academically educated people;
who dispersed the indians and malays throughout the country for the purpose of cultural dilution whilst promoting chinese culture;
who banned muslims for wearing their headdress in schools whilst promoting chinese culture without;
who set up Special Assistance Plan schools to give the chinese exceptional education over others;
who oversaw the mother tongue policy that forbade indians and malays from studying mandarin as a second language while promoting its use for work and in the social arena;
offered money for the poor to sterilse themselves, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, is absolutely twisted.  Lee either implemented or oversaw all of these as Prime Minister, Minister Mentor and Senior Minister.

And this is the man the so-called Archbishop of singapore's so-called Catholic church is likening to St. Michael fighting the devil?

 

Forgiving sins is good. But excusing sins and presenting them as virtues; or excusing sins as justifiable means to an end which is defined by the diminution and subjugation of a people; and to praise a harmony thus brought about based not on equality but in accepting inequality, discrimination and exploitation, is far from Catholic and redefines Catholicism along the lines of its antithesis.   

Singapore's so-called Catholic church might as well praise Hitler for bringing together the German population through Nazism and engendering racial harmony by eradicating or marginalising difference in the state, or how fascist parties in the UK like the British National Party, the English Defence League, and other fascist parties in the EU are just attempting to bring about unity, harmony and stability in the region by seeking to maintain stability and harmony by maintaining a racial balance in favour of the whites. But this Goh completely disregards and perverts one's understanding of history by saying that God sent Lee to uplift the people and bring about racial harmony whilst completely remaining silent on the means by which it was done. And what do the rest of the so-called Catholics in singapore have to say about this? Hardly a squeak.

Goh ought to keep in mind that anyone can bring a nation together. But bringing them together in RESPECT of humanity, as opposed to, DESPITE and with gross DISREGARD for their humanity are two different things. Neither Hitler, Mussolini, or Lee did it with the former in mind as far as overwhelming evidence suggests. This statement by the so-called Archbishop despite all his evils is proof of the extent and reach of Lee's corruption of the soul of the nation. 

It's alright to forgive and forget.  But if we forgive and forget without rectifying the consequences of the evil deeds we have forgiven, or even claim that they aren't evil, then we'll end up perpetuating their hold over the people's minds, bodies, and souls.
 And by forgetting the evils and focusing on the good we got out of it, we'll exorcise those heavenly aspects of our nature that is required to recognise evil as evil and do something about it.  And that is when we can even go as far as calling a tyrannical and self-aggrandizing person a 'founding father'.  And that is what singapore's so-called Catholic Church has done, and that is what it is infusing into the volksgeist of the nation with a homily that completely gets rid of the chasm between the heavens and hell.

In that, Singapore's so-called Catholic Church is operating outside of God's Grace. I am a sinner myself, but the hope for my redemption lies in my acknowledging my sins AS sins, as opposed to confusing them for virtue. Or does sin become virtue if it can deliver wealth provided we embrace racism, elitism, discrimination, and exploitation? I think the Archbishop has forgotten that the Devil made a similar offer to Jesus as he fasted in the Judaen desert by promising Him that he could have power and wealth provided He bowed down and worshipped him. Christ rejected the offer, but Singapore's so-called Catholic church praises Lee for accepting it?

But in truth, this is not new to me as most Chinese have said similarly to me, or on the net, over the past few decades, and in recent years, the Indians as well. But i'm surprised that Singapore's Catholic Church itself has absolved Lee of his crimes against humanity by denying that they were even crimes, and by directing its obviously gullible flock to focus instead on the 30 pieces of silver they got out of it. What makes the 30 pieces of silver evil is not in itself, but the means by which it is acquired.  The so-called Archbishop ought to spend some time reflecting on that.

I'm surprised that Singapore's Catholic Church itself has absolved Lee of his crimes against humanity by denying that they were even crimes, and by directing its obviously gullible flock to focus instead on the 30 pieces of silver they got out of it.
What makes the 30 pieces of silver evil is not in itself, but the means by which it is acquired.  The so-called Archbishop ought to spend some time reflecting on that.

That is so typically and historically Chinese in approach as the Chinese (in China) have believed in their history that an emperor who can successfully maintain his rule by any means, even inhumane, had the 'Mandate of Heaven' to rule. The final judgement of a ruler is based solely on his being able to deliver prosperity by any means. And in this, the Devil is effectively placed on the throne of the Heavens itself as the means to the 'heaven' of wealth is supplied by the Devil himself.

Hence if the ends are perceived to be good, all the means by which it is delivered, and the coincidental evil actions in the past (which were not necessary for the 'good' in the present), are validated as necessary for the present good ends.   They forget that in the course of silently and apathetically abiding by and in such an evil past, they would have logically lost sight of what's good, along with their good natures, and to the final where point they'll confuse the 30 pieces of silver in the present as the greatest good.

Hence, Singapore's so-called Catholic Church, is no different from the Chinese Catholic Church in China that operates within a Legalist-Confucian framework that extolls the virtue of power and wealth by any means, and promotes the approach of people kow-towing to authority and leaving the thinking to the professionals. Christ took issue with that in his time and the Jewish church had him crucified for it. The Singapore church has effectively praised those who did it in contemporary times.

In this statement by the Archbishop, and in actually saying that Lee was like St Michael in fighting evil, when the opposite is true, Singapore'so-called Catholic church has validated the union between God and Mammon, elevated those who champion the latter over the will of the former, and extolled the virtue of the evil means by which this was and is effected. And thus, it has effectively excommunicated itself from Catholicism, and will continue to be as such till it learns to tell the difference between Catholicism and its antithesis.

edX

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The Archbishop's full blasphemous homily -

"Now my soul is troubled. What shall I say: Father, save me from this hour? But it is for this very reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name!” “A voice came from heaven, ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again’.” Indeed, my dear brothers and sisters, if our soul is troubled or sad that our brother Lee Kuan Yew has left us, let it be clear that this sadness is on our part, not his. For Lee Kuan Yew, his departure is his liberation and, most of all, his time of reckoning; a time to be glorified by the Father. Although we mourn his passing, we are relieved that the suffering he experienced because of his illness and the loss of his beloved wife has come to an end.

In truth, we do not mourn for him as if we have lost someone. Rather, we are filled with thanksgiving for what we have gained. Ninety-one years of life on earth is a very long time. The bible considers 70 years as a blessed life already. Not many people are blessed with such a long life. But a blessed life is not determined by its length. It depends on whether we have lived it well. We should rejoice with him that he has completed his journey on earth. He had run the race and fought the good fight till the end. Thus, this Mass is celebrated not only in memory of him but as a thanksgiving for the gift of Mr Lee Kuan Yew to the nation, and to pray that his soul will find rest and peace in God. Indeed, our country has been blessed with a great, strong and visionary leader with foresight, wisdom and intelligence. Not only did he have a vision for Singapore but, just as importantly, he had fortitude. Otherwise, no vision is enough to see Singapore through without perseverance. Enthusiasm without commitment will not bring us very far. He came at a time when Singapore needed a strong leader. Like St Michael who defended the people of God during the “time of great distress, unparalleled since nations first came into existence”, so, too, Mr Lee defended Singapore at a time when the young nation was in danger of both internal and external threats.

In many ways, LKY is our founding father in a true sense of the word. He gave birth to Singapore. Without him Singapore would never have become a nation. Singapore was like his child. He sacrificed everything for the children of Singapore. He fought for them and at all cost, warded off those he perceived as enemies to the existence and progress of Singapore. As a father, he ensured that Singaporeans were provided with the basic needs, luxuries, amenities and infrastructure for living, such as a clean/green city, free education, affordable healthcare, an efficient public transport and decent housing. Economically, he ensured that Singaporeans have jobs by promoting free trade, making Singapore into one of the busiest seaports in the world, and Changi Airport and Singapore Airlines the best airport and airline in the world. In international affairs, he made Singapore known all over the world and earned his place as a respected statesman. Politically, he ensured that the government is clean, honest and accountable to the people. He ensured that there is political succession. Indeed, he transformed Singapore from a fishing village into a modern city. He has made us proud to be Singaporeans. We are grateful to God for sending us a great statesman at a time when Singapore needed a leader to lead us out of poverty, economic crisis and racial disharmony.

More than just a statesman, he lived an exemplary life. He did not simply talk but walked the talk. He was a man of great self-discipline. In all things, he would do his best and did it well. He upheld the fundamental virtues for governance, namely, honesty, integrity, equality, justice, diligence and meritocracy. He did not practise favouritism but ensured that the best man got the job. He could not tolerate corruption and the lack of integrity and discipline. He was also a nurturing person, sharing his learning experiences with others. He never stopped learning and he continued learning Mandarin even in later life. He was truly a public servant. Most of all, he was a dedicated father to his children, a devoted and faithful husband. He was truly a model of family life for many of us. Indeed, “the learned will shine as brightly as the vault of heaven, and those who have instructed many in virtue, as bright as stars for all eternity.”

In enumerating his positive and good qualities, let it be clear that we are not canonizing him. We all are very much aware that in spite of his many achievements and virtues, he was not perfect even if he tried to be a perfectionist. We might disagree with some of his policies with regard to family planning, stopping at two, abortion and eugenics. We might feel that he was too harsh towards his political opponents, especially those implicated in the infamous Marxist conspiracy. Yet, we know that it was done not out of personal gain but out of his conviction that that was needed to protect and ensure the survival of this small city state. If we were to fault him, it was his excessive desire to protect the children of Singapore. He had his imperfections and weaknesses but his virtues outshone them. He may not have got all the answers right all the time, but he did what his conscience led him to do for the good of the nation.

Today, we find consolation in the scripture reading, which tells us that God has no favourites. Just as He chose the pagan King Cyrus to free his people from exile, God chose Mr Lee to be His servant for Singapore. St Peter says, “The truth I have now come to realize is that God does not have favourites, but that anybody of any nationality who fears God and does what is right is acceptable to him.” In the light of what he has done and how he had lived his life, we can be confident of God’s justice and mercy for him. We too can hope that God in His merciful love will also grant him eternal rest and joy.

Although he professed to be an agnostic, he was a seeker after truth, life and love. Anyone who seeks the truth, life and love, is seeking for God or the ultimate ground of reality. Mr Lee, who is well known for his integrity and honesty, his transparency and objectivity, certainly is loved by God as well. His conscience was his God.

Explicit faith in God of course is a gift. But then Mr Lee respected the role of religions in the country. Although the country is secular, it is not secularized. He encouraged religions to play their role in building the people with strong moral values and to collaborate in building a nation of peace and harmony. What he could not tolerate was when people mixed politics with religion, or when religion is made used of for political purposes, or when religions seek to impose their beliefs on others, causing division and tension. Hence, he actively promoted inter-religious dialogue and collaboration among all religions. He understood the importance of religion for the well-being of the people. In the later part of his life, he began to take a serious interest in meditation. Whether he saw it as a means of relaxation or to find peace, yet his heart exemplified that of the psalmist who was thirsting for God. “Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for you, my God. My soul is thirsting for God, the God of my life; when can I enter and see the face of God?” He certainly harboured hopes of everlasting love and eternal life; otherwise, it would not have made sense for him to will that his ashes be mixed with that of his late wife’s.

When all is said and done, we cannot but marvel at what Mr Lee had done for Singapore. We owe him much. What is the secret of Mr Lee’s success? It is his self-discipline, a life guided by a deep foundation in ethical and moral principles, devotion to his country and a deep love for the people of Singapore. Above all, he emptied his life for the people. As the gospel says, “Unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest. Anyone who loves his life loses it; anyone who hates his life in this world will keep it for the eternal life.” Indeed, Mr Lee has put the interest of the nation before his own. His total devotion to the country has made Singapore a first world nation.

The greatest honour we can give to Mr Lee is to continue the legacy and foundation he has laid down for us. It is not enough to be grateful to Mr Lee but we need to continue to safeguard the unity, peace and progress he had achieved for us. Many of these values are also enshrined in the gospel. Following him, we too must give up our life for public service and for the service of the nation and our fellowmen. No one must live for himself or herself alone. We must live for others. It behooves us to cultivate the right values and principles to guide us through in life; and to build faithful and loving marriages and families. We must imitate his virtues of perseverance, tenacity and courage in the face of adversity and challenges. He had taught us how we must not be overwhelmed by power and money, but to remain simple, devoted and faithful to one’s spouse and children. Finally, like him, we need to be active in mind and body. Even as we age, we must continue to help to nurture the next generation as mentor and not just to be “happy in retirement.”

When we live for others as he did, then Jesus will say to us, “If a man serves me, he must follow me; wherever I am my servant will be there too. If anyone serves me, my Father will honour him.” For a man who has given up his life completely for public service, a man who lived by his conscience, a man who lived a life of integrity and honesty, a man who lived for others, we can hope for God’s abundant mercy and that He will reward him with eternal life, for he has been a good and faithful servant of His people, discharging his responsibilities with total dedication. We pray that he will be united with the Lord and with his dearly beloved wife and share eternal happiness, life and love forever. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Written by The Most Rev William Goh
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Singapore" - Catholicnews Singapore

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