COMMENT | Let me be clear at the outset. I am Catholic and I represent no other Catholics but myself in this context. This is my opinion and mine alone.

To ensure that I’m understood, let me repeat that when I say: “A Catholic okays Anwar’s action”, I’m referring to myself, not anyone else sharing my faith.

I’m quite sure some of my fellow Catholics-Christians will disagree with me on this controversial issue. But I urge them in the spirit of Christian brotherhood to accept my views even if we do not share them just as I would accept theirs.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has received a lot of flak over his participation in a conversion ceremony, most of which came from non-Muslims.

I have also read the statements from some politicians and viewed the video of an NGO leader bashing the prime minister.

I may not agree totally with their views, but I respect their right of expression. I also think that police action against the NGO leader was unnecessary.

Honestly, I find nothing wrong with Anwar presiding over the conversion ceremony in Klang recently...