is your obsession with your mega church undermining your family ties?

read this editorial:

"I READ with deep interest the article, 'Drawing the line between Caesar and God' (ST, Aug 2).

The objection of one of the large independent churches in Singapore to complying with provisions in the draft code of governance for charities would logically provoke concern about its financial transparency. This is especially so as these are 'rich' churches, judging by their well-equipped premises and set-up. These circumstances bring to light another concern. Some of these 'mega churches' have relentless recruitment activities in many schools and junior colleges.

My friends and I have loved ones whose lives and attitude have changed after they joined these churches. They lose interest in schoolwork to the point of academic failure. Family time is curtailed drastically, and they stop attending family functions. Parental objections are ignored, family squabbles ensue and family harmony is disrupted. It's heartbreaking. It is like we have lost our children.

I write this not to impugn any religion, but to warn against the abuse of religion. Having had such traumatic experiences, I cannot remain silent. I hope this letter will serve as a warning to parents regarding such youth activities that may destroy their personal lives and family harmony."

Dr Lee Bee Wah

poor guy.. clearly his kids have forsaken the family for religion.. smacks of extremism to me..

recently churches have been quite in the limelight..

some are so damn rich they can pay $280 million to build and relocate their church to buona vista...

thats like 30% of the extra $$$ the govt will collect in 2007 by increasing the gst by 2%..


so the money that such prominent doctors are giving their extremists kids are being used to fund the construction of larger churches so more members can be recruited.. (and probability tells us that this will only result in more extremist kids :S )


i often read about muslim clerics in sg having to go for courses etc to ensure that they impart the right moral values and maybe toe the line.. (and of course not set up terror camps like in pakistan) ..


what about the religious leaders of other religions? are they exempted?
if so, why?

is it because osama spots a beard?