Does anyone know the real reason why Lina Joy wants to convert?

Question

Besides wanting to be a Christian.

Answer 1

I don't really know. I was just asked if I wanted to sign a petition on it. But I have yet to meet the petitioner, so I don't have all the facts yet. I saw a webpage that was discussing her case and the writer claims to have met the family and he was told that some time ago, she was involved in an accident, after which she met a man who helped her while her car was in the shop and through him learned about Christianity. It implied (I think...I did not read it thoroughly so don't quote me on this) that she and this person became romantically involved.

I don't know if any of this is true...you should check out the original article and there are some interesting posts after it.

She then chose to convert.

I think her 'mistake' was wanting her stated religion in her identity card changed. There are plenty, I'm sure, of people in Malaysia who may be Muslim in name but are either non-practicing or behave un-Islamically. There are some, I'm sure who even practice other religions in secret and cannot legally change their status.

Honestly, I don't know what to think about it. I can see her side. I understand what the current law demands, and I'm also aware of the quranic verses that allow for freedom of choice and non-complusion. I am leaning towards the idea of a God who wants people to worship Him according to their faith and with their whole heart, not because it is legislated. It is He who will judge. The more we push her, the more she'll back off. There have been people who have left Islam and come back. If this is her road, then she'll take it when the time is right.

Kinda off the track I know...