Showing posts with label Pastors. Show all posts
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

“牧师”与“神父”

相关新闻报道在我的文章之后
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    媒体中(包括报纸)一些用词和翻译,若用错了就令读者一头雾水,甚至让人对受影响的人士或事物产生误解。

        一篇报道关于某作者写了一本小册子,名为《一个公道者(中央改选的诈骗)》,作者署名为“Father Augustus Chen”,但他却被翻译为“陈奥吉斯特牧师”。我对“陈奥吉斯特”没有异议,但“Father”被翻译为是“牧师”就是属于误导性的。

        正确的翻译是“神父”,所以必须翻译为“陈奥吉斯特神父”。马来西亚人对基督教和天主教的分别缺乏了解有两大原因,一、我们全国只有10%的人数;二、人民一般没兴趣研究自己以外的宗教。全世界信仰基督的只分为三大类:罗马天主教,基督教,和东正教,而第三类在大马乃是稀少的。

        打理天主教会圣职的,被称为神父;打理基督教会圣职的是牧师。我是基督教会的牧师,但我却常常被人称为神父,这种缺乏认知情况即可见一斑!当我告诉人我是有家庭的,有些人即刻感到惊讶,问“牧师怎么也可以结婚呢?”这样的反应让我啼笑皆非!事实上,天主教会的神父是不可以结婚的,上述人士发出惊讶显示他们把牧师和神父参杂来看待!

        同时,“Augustus”是天主教会信徒普遍的名字,一般上基督教会的信徒是不会采用的。我建议媒体在翻译与基督教相关的东西时,不妨询问教会的圣职人员。

        关于行动党要求作者在七天的时间现身,我很支持这点。因为如果敢用到“神父”的身分控诉别人的话,那人应该勇敢站出来证明自己不是一个幽灵。(我本身不认为是一个神父作这样事的)。一个真人敢用宗教的名,为什么不可以诚实地现身呢?不然的话,我感到遗憾大马的政治已经来到利用宗教来进行自己议程的状况。烟蒂不灭,足以燎原!宗教本应该教人诚实,无奈却有人躲在宗教后面放马后炮(即说放宗教后炮)。

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“陳奧吉斯特”有膽請現身‧林吉祥左右開弓


(吉隆坡6日訊)民主行動黨國會領袖兼振林山國會議員林吉祥今日表示,他將給予虛構的“陳奧吉斯特牧師”七天的時間現身以證明他不是個“幽靈”,到時如果沒人出現,社團註冊局總監是否準備檢討他下令行動黨進行中央執行委員會重選的決定?
林吉祥發表文告說,他之前曾說被巫統/國陣政治人物及社團註冊局總監當作權威來引用的冊子《一個公道的報導(中央改選的詐騙)》的“作者”“陳奧吉斯特牧師”完全是個由巫統/國陣“戰情室”心理戰運動在第13屆大選後所憑空捏造出來的虛構人物。
與巫統黨選有關
“今天,我們確認了我之前的懷疑,即所有污蔑行動黨中央執行委員會選舉出現舞弊的謊言都跟即將來臨的巫統黨選有著密切的關聯,今天的馬來西亞前鋒報報導,國內貿易、合作社及消費部長兼巫統瓜拉庇朥區國會議員拿督哈山馬力被證實他會在10月的巫統黨選中競選巫統最高理事會一職。”
哈山馬力在上週末摘錄了“陳奧吉斯特牧師”的“大作”來作為他支持社團註冊局總監拿督阿都拉曼奧曼下令行動黨進行中央執行委員會重選的決定。”
他說,內閣部長如哈山馬力者及社團註冊局總監是否準備擔保“陳奧吉斯特牧師”實有其人,而非巫統/國陣“戰情室”心理戰運動在第13屆大選後所憑空捏造以用來對付行動黨的虛構人物?
林吉祥表示,他不反對行動黨進行執委會重選,因為那只會有助於揭露所謂行動黨執委會選舉出現舞弊的指責為一派胡言及污蔑的國陣政治陰謀。但這事涉及重要的公法原則,即社團註冊局總監下令任何政黨進行重選的決定皆須是基於有效和合理的理由的。
他說,巫統、馬華及民政黨將在未來數月間陸續進行他們的黨選。
他說,社團註冊局總監是否敢說他也有權利根據社團註冊局所接到的任何投訴,不管有關投訴曾否被傳到有關政黨的手上,即在不提供任何有效和合理的理由的情況下,下令巫統、馬華或民政黨進行重選?(星洲日報)

Friday, May 25, 2012

Pastors Take Stand Against Defense of Marriage Act Repeal


Defense of Marriage Act
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley (C) speaks to reporters outside the U.S. District Court after attending a hearing before a federal appeals court panel on the Defense of Marriage Act in Boston, Massachusetts April 4, 2012. A federal appeals court in Boston heard arguments on Wednesday about the constitutionality of a law that denies federal benefits to married same-sex couples - a case with implications for gay marriage across the United States. (Reuters/Jessica Rinaldi)
Bishop Harry Jackson has invited pastors from across the country—and across denominational lines—for a news conference at the Senate swamp. The motive: to show support for the Defense of Marriage Act and marriage as the union of one man and one women.
Spiritual leaders will discuss Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s possible plan to hold a vote on a repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. The press conference, which is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Thursday, will also address President Obama’s endorsement of same-sex marriage.
"Marriage is a biblical institution that mirrors the relationship between Jesus and his bride, the church," says Bishop Anne Gimenez, founder and overseer of Rock Ministerial Fellowship and senior pastor of Rock Church International. "It is a loving relationship that is core to our beliefs and something we will fight for."
Gimenez will join Jackson, Sen. Jim DeMint, Family Research Council president Tony Perkins, and other Christian leaders on Thursday afternoon. Altogether, more than 50 religious and political leaders—both Democrat and Republican—will stand united.
During the event, leaders will present a "Stand for Marriage" letter, which has been signed by religious leaders from all over the nation.
"Our country is divided, and our nation's soul is sick. The issue of traditional marriage is one of the many issues we are facing," says Gimenez. "Our country needs God and it is time for us to get serious about praying for his presence in every area of our lives."
Gimenez is also organizing America for Jesus 2012, a gathering of Christians representing all races, parties and denominations, to gather in a solemn assembly on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Sept. 28-29, to pray for the healing of our nation and its people 40 days before America casts its vote for president.
America for Jesus 2012 is being organized by One Nation Under God, a coalition of ministries that sponsored the watershed Washington for Jesus events in the '80s and '90s, which focused on prayer, repentance and revival, based on God's promises found in 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Friday, May 11, 2012

428:我是牧师,我上街了!


04 May 2012 By Sivin Kit
Almost all of the articles in the Micah Mandate have been in English, so it is refreshing to have an entry in Chinese.  A personal story and reflection (inclusive of the photos) under the title“428: I am a Pastor, I’m walking the Streets now.” is reposted with permission from Malaysian Lutheran pastor Calvin Lim. We look forward to and welcome contributions in Tamil and of course  Bahasa Malaysia.
There is no doubt that many of our pastors have chosen to walk with the Rakyat during the recent Bersih 3.0. Let us not forget, pastors wear two hats during this walk: one as shepherds who walk with their sheep, i.e. many of the members under their pastoral care, and the other as a fellow citizen concerned with the state of our nation.  They are part of the Rakyat too!
It is tempting, especially given the many recent controversies , for the public to perceive the Christian community in Malaysia  as preoccupied with religious issues affecting ourselves.  But the evidence of Christians and Christian leaders participating in Bersih 3.0 reflects that we are attentive to and will make our voice heard on issues that affect ALL of us in Malaysia.
May the words of a pastor who struggled  not only externally with injustice, but also internally in prayer and reflection with great intensity give all of us encouragement during these critical times.
“We are not to simply bandage the wounds of victims beneath the wheels of injustice, we are to drive a spoke into the wheel itself.”  ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
[Editorial Note by Sivin Kit]
作者:Calvin Lim 牧师
下午一点,艳阳高挂,苏丹街已经热血沸腾。所有的人都预备好了,大字报,海报,奇异的服装帽子,黄色大雨伞,黄绿的衣服都挤在一起。在大街上,大家都异口同声的高喊“Bersih!”每个人都很有次序,就算太阳再大,大家也愿意慢慢的步行,有时喊着口号,有时唱着国歌,大家一条心,不管是为了反lynas,要bersih。 当时在当场我们已经看不见马来人,华人,印度人,你也看不见新山人,KL人,你只看见马来西亚人。大家聚在一起,互相高喊口号,大家互相扶持,每个人面带笑容,一起和平漫步,唱着国歌向独立广场前进。虽然太阳高照,大家却是面带笑容的前进,因为原来我们都有共同的理念,因为我们深爱着我们的国家,就是因为爱的太深,才要上街。
我与4位牧师一起走上了街头,因为其中一位牧师是残障人士,他也拿了拐杖要与我们一起走。本来大家都想要预备轮椅给他,他拒绝了,他说只要他拿两只拐杖,还是可以走的,(结果他都走得比谁都快)。在心中我敬佩他,对他来说,上街他可以有一千零一个理由不需要来的,可是他坚持要来,因为他也不想错过,我们还能说什么呢?
前进的时候,我们在苏丹街口遇见了一群天主教的神父和修女,他们也在人群中漫步。因为神父穿着那厚厚的牧师袍出来,我心里敬佩。他们看见我们就邀请我们一起上街走。说真的,那天真的很嗮,很热,可是我的心里很温暖,因为我们并不是孤单上路,我们有千千万万的同胞,弟兄姐妹一起走这条“干净”的路。我感谢上帝给我有这样的有机会与他们一起走,唱着诗歌前进独立广场。
这次的上街漫步,我遇见了很多老朋友,甚至一些FB的朋友。最让我惊喜的就是我遇见一位只是在FB聊过天的医生,他从砂劳越飞来参加这次的“上街”,虽然口里没有说出来,可是我深深的感受到他那份真诚爱马来西亚的心,在行动上已经彻彻底底的表露出来。真的,很高兴见到你。
一直到下午三点,大家都在一个很和平的气氛底下漫步,我们从苏丹街一直走到独立广场外围,再从哪里走向Masjid Jamed,可是人太多,所以大伙就后来退回kotaraya。因为时间也到四点了,所以很多人都慢慢散去。那时我们看见很多民众向苏丹街方向离开,也有很多人也都上了巴士,快铁,准备回家了。我心里想这次的428,情况还不错,大家都很和平的散开,没有不愉快的事情发生。结果就在当时,我们前方masjid jamed的方向,有人大喊undur undur(退后!)。烟雾从那里散开,警察开始攻击了。那时我们都挤在这些人群中,烟雾慢慢飘过来,那熟悉的刺眼的感觉回来了,脸上立刻好像被人用辣椒水涂上的感觉立刻来了,我赶快戴着口罩后退。一直退到kotaraya的starbucks。看见所有失散的牧师都在那里。我们以为警察只是要驱散人群而发射一些催泪弹而已,结果后来看见starbucks老板赶快锁门,我们知道他们继续攻击,整个人群四散,大家红着眼睛,捂着嘴巴逃命。
我心凉了,我们不是已经要回家了吗?我们不是已经要散去了吗?为什么还要这样呢?
(沿街派盐的朋友)
我们留在starbucks里,一直到四点,然后才回去拿车离开。我们离开时还载了一位来自丰盛港的uncle,他不知道怎样回去与他的bus集合,我们就顺路载他一程。原来bersih带来的是各区各族的人民都团结,合一在一起。就算有再大的催泪弹,水炮,大家还是在一起。我在709看见黎明的曙光初现,现在看见这改革朝阳慢慢的攀升。
5点,我回到PJ,当我的思想慢慢的沉淀下去的时候,我忽然想起几天前在教会与弟兄姐妹讨论的一个课题。“基督徒可以参加bersih吗?”
对我而言,今天上街是我履行身为一位马来西亚公民最基本的权利,因为我有义务,也有权力去要告诉当权者:“我们要的是公正廉洁透明的选举” 如果我们看见不义的事情,看见欺压穷人,寡妇,寄居的人,我们就应该挺身而出,尽我们的所能,为他们伸冤。
回家后,才看到那些血腥,暴力的画面,我心在淌血…为什么一个文明先进的国家会发生这些事情?
你今天问我,难道不怕吗?709的经历,我真的不想再重复。可是如果只是给催泪弹,水炮的摧残可以唤醒更多的人民,这些牺牲应该值得。可是你再问我,会不会恨这些警察,我只能说,我很遗憾,我恨愤怒,我却不会让这个恨意主旨我的人生,我不要中他们的计。