'Faith is not something that needs to separate us. I respect people of all faiths (and freethinkers), and recognise that in a secular state, it is important that everyone feels free to practice their religion,' he said
"Faith is not something that needs to separate us. I respect people of all faiths , and recognise that in a secular state, it is important that everyone feels free to practice their religion," he said
In a Facebook post on Friday , Mr Goh said that a young Singaporean recently asked him how he could be a unifying figure given that he is a Christian and the young man is a Buddhist. Asserting that “faith is not something that needs to separate us,” Mr Goh said: “My answer is simple. I must respect you and you must respect me. I grew up in a kampong where people of many cultures, races and faiths lived harmoniously.
News articles covering Mr Goh’s career and his personal life have gripped Singaporeans since he made his intention to contest the upcoming Presidential Election public earlier this week. The reports clarify that Mr Goh is a devout Christian who regularly participates in religious missions and even sings in the church choir. Mr Goh is also an Executive Board Member of the Presbyterian Community Services.
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