I remember my friend told me that government has banned this kind of activity. Is my friend correct? A lady was distributing the leaflets to the public near one of the MRT station asking people to listen to Pastor Rony's talk at Lighthouse Evangelism. Is it allowed ? Unknowingly, I took one from her.
Quick, call the police!
Just to clarify. I'd posted this at "chit chat" but may be the moderator felt that this post is more suitable to be at EH.
I was about to be distributed flyers by church people I turned it down.
Waste paper!
You use it go pang sai la.
Please respect the TS. don't talk shit here
Originally posted by Dawnfirstlight:I remember my friend told me that government has banned this kind of activity. Is my friend correct? A lady was distributing the leaflets to the public near one of the MRT station asking people to listen to Pastor Rony's talk at Lighthouse Evangelism. Is it allowed ? Unknowingly, I took one from her.
I don't think that distributing religious tracts is illegal and banned in Singapore. Neither do I know of any law on that. Perhaps someone can enlighten me if I am ignorant that such a law does indeed exist.
I think the government is not against proselytisation per se since it is enshrined in our Constitution, but frowns upon AGGRESSIVE proselytisation.
I don't see how distributing leaflets inviting people to listen to religious talks is considered aggressive. If, like what some say here, that you can use these leaflets as toilet paper (rather painful to use I think!) then it certainly does not fall under the category of aggressive proselytisation.
I think this article from Prime Minister's Office is very useful.
It might be illegal if they do it disturbs public order. It might be illegal too if they become a public nuisance or if it is private property.