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SINGAPORE – Cornerstone Community Church tightened its protocols and procedures, following alleged anti-Islamic remarks made by an American Christian figure whom the church had invited to speak earlier this year.
Pastor Yang Tuck Yoong stated that it was important to make sure that "something like this never happens again"
The senior pastor was addressing the Straits Times after a visit from A guest from the Baalwie Mosque in the church premises in Odeon Katong, Sunday, July 8th. [19659004Lawyer'sCourts&ImamHabibHassanetasmalldelegationoftheAmoswerepresentedatacongregationof800peopleintheChurchbeforehandforthesakeofthepeople
"We believe in proactively building a bridge of trust and understanding among community leaders by meeting regularly," said Pastor Yang. "I think that can solve any misunderstandings."
Earlier in March, the church had invited American Christian personality Lou Engle to speak at a conference in Singapore. During Mr. Engle's sermon, the Christian preacher seemed to suggest that Islam was a threat to Christianity, reports an online publication
. The incident prompted the Ministry of Interior to investigate and pastor Yang, founder of the church.
"A rigorous due diligence is now in place to examine every speaker we invite," said Pastor Yang
"The wonderful miracle of this episode is that we found ourselves new friends of the Muslim community. " 19659002] In April, Imam Habib Hassan of the Baalwie Mosque invited the pastor and some church members for lunch. Sunday's event was a reciprocal of their warm hospitality, said Pastor Yang.
"I look forward to the continuation of a good relationship between the Christian and Muslim communities of Singapore, marked by a friendship of mutual respect and understanding" Yang.
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