Respect

Respect :: To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. To relate or refer to; concern. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation.

Today I read a chinese article on myPaper with much interest - it's about respect.

It is about respecting each other's freedom to embrace their faith, respecting each other's religion and respecting each religion's teachings.

The author touched on a very common sensitive issue, I believe, faced by many Singaporeans - different religion/faith between the parents and their children.

Snapping a few snippets fr the article (in my own translation):

" ...when the parents are sick beyond cure, semi-conscious or unaware of what's happening around them, the children will change the parents' faith - this I hear from my friends and relatives... "

"...the lead role at the funeral is the deceased, so the funeral procedure should be according to the deceased's wishes."

"Respecting your parent's religion does not mean abandoning your own faith. Basically, at your parent's funeral, your identity is their child, and not a disciple."

I like this writer.