I refer to the letter “Important to respect variety in viewpoints and perceptions” (April 28).
It is ironic to talk about the importance of respecting such variety, yet attack pastor Lawrence Khong for his traditional pro-family values.
IKEA’s decision to continue promoting his magic performance is not an endorsement of the magician’s social and religious views.
While Mr Khong has occasionally affirmed the mainstream belief that homosexual practices run counter to his faith and the laws of nature, he has called for restraint when dealing with issues involving the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community.
Most Singaporeans are willing to embrace diversity, but there are limits. Rational adults possess the mental capacity to decide what is appropriate for our children.
Obviously, the gay rights movement seeks to normalise the homosexual lifestyle here. They refer to their annual event as Pink Dot, a play on Singapore’s nickname, Little Red Dot, make insidious calls for our schools’ sex education programme to regard homosexual practices as normal, and try to impose their lifestyle on others in the name of tolerance and freedom to love.
In this regard, they made a gaffe when talking about diversity. It was IKEA that supported gay theatre director Ivan Heng’s production Public Enemy. Surely, the Swedish store cannot be accused of homophobia or refusing to embrace inclusiveness.
Gays can lead their lives and enjoy their homosexual-themed plays, bars and clubs as well as public and Web discussions. Their freedom can hardly be considered severely curbed.
Despite Pink Dot’s claim to advocate inclusivity and celebrate diversity, what is evident is the emotional outbursts, generalisations about so-called mainstream support and a propensity to condemn the views of the pro-family lobby.
The “heavy-handed belligerence” is coming from the LGBT community, who must realise that trying to undermine traditional family structures and values will do their cause no good.
