Saturday, September 22, 2012

Justice?

As a lawyer for many years now and I sometimes wonder what justice is.  People love to take justice in their own hand.  I guess that's why we have Court to see who has the greatest power to determine and decide a decision that what we all call - justice.  Surprisingly, there's this criminal case recently made the headline of the news in the courts arena.  Not because the judge made a decision which's so rightfully just.  But, he had made a ridiculous decision without following or base on the law in this country.  It's a statutory rape (i.e. committing rape on a girl below certain age).  But the judge was asking if there's any 'consent' on the act.  It's ridiculous because the Penal Code is clear that consent shouldn't be an issue if the rape is statutory.  You may want to call that justice to the accused.  But it's definitely not justice for the girl or her family.
We all, as the anglican member for the Diocese of Sabah.  At least, I am the 5th generation, where my great great grandfather was one of the founder of the anglican member.  As a lawyer, I am very into the constitution of the Anglican province, etc. etc. even though I am might not voice out be out spoken or outstanding, or active in the church, but.... i definitely is a truly Anglican.
When the Bishop was being criticized, my heart feels so painful just like a sword pierce into it. I don't agree with some of the thing he decided to do or had done, including rejected me again and again from going on missions or going full time.  But hearing a God's people who keep saying they want justice to prevail, i wonder, where should the 'balance' of justice strike.  Can we even balance it? Can you tell the world he has not done anything good for the Diocese of Sabah? Can you say he is mistaken-less? I think we are all human.  We disappoint some people, we 'scarifies' them  for a works that God wants us to do.  And now, we are being accused, and being brought to the Court of law? Is this fair? Is this justice?
For those who only looks at the money you have 'invested' into and yet thinking that your money is in vain.... you will have to look around..... look around the world.  Look around the city of KK and start wonder which part of KK has not advanced and their building be renovated and being painted?  Do you like to stay at the condominium where the management has not taken step to beautify the building? I am sure the bishop and his children will not stay at the current bishop house for long... they are getting married, moving out and the bishop is going to retired.  So, what's wrong with renovating the place they are staying now?  If St.Patrick's church refuse to change and build the House of Prayer, do you think we can have enough space to celebrate 95 years anniversary today? I grew up in St.Patrick.  I was living in one of the staff quarter next to the church. I climb the big tree that they had taken down. Did anyone disagree with the primary school being taken down and move up to where it is now? I didn't study in that school, but I grew up there. It's my play ground.  1/3 of my life were spent there. Did I refuse and disapprove any of the project and improvement? Did my parents did or whoever that's did? We all didn't because we want to see a better future.  Many came to back including those Australian who were serving in Tawau together with my dad and mom for the 95 anniversary.  Many came over to visit my dad.  All I heard was ... how much sacrifices my dad did to help the poor and needy to come to know Christ.  How much he has made differences to make the church grow.  From the English congregation, because of my dad, Chinese congregation were set up, there after, the BM congregation.  Of course, not only my dad, but also others... some, already passed away.
I am quite please with Archbishop Bolly's letter to the Diocese on the decision made.  But some how, that group people who started all these, think they can do better by continuing their acts further by setting up another meeting and all.  My heart sank when I read that they are going to have a meeting.  May be I should call the police and tell them about illegal gathering? Speaking and discussing on JUSTICE... if setting up your own meeting and goes against Archbishop Bolly's decision is good? Now, are they going to come up with all the bad things Archbishop Bolly did previously and started to goes against his decision?
Archbishop Bolly already said blogger should refrain from putting up more accusations in the blog.  The letter was dated 18th September 2012.  But unfortunately, today, I am still reading it.
Justice shall prevail? It depends on whose angle are u looking at.  It's very unjust for Bishop Albert if this continue now.
Are you seeing any justice taken or given by the blogger?
- Justice? -

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