A CSS First...

27th May 2008. This date marks an event considered a CSSUCSI first. Inter-Faith Dialogue on Sexual Orientation. We initially had speakers from 5 different religions(Islam, Buddhisism, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism) for the event, unfortunately the speaker for Sikhism could not make it.

We had a target of 100 participants for the event, but although there were no official count, (my count is not deemed as official I think), we served for about 68 people during our event.

Look at the name tags we have. Cool...

The psychology room which was the "waiting" room for our speakers. Despite minor setbacks like the auditorium was occupied from 5pm to 6pm, we manage to pull it through and start at 6.20pm.

Time for photographs! From Left : Patricia, Joanne, Brigitte, Sue

The ushers and the UCSI water-bottles.

Byron was huffed-and-puffed. Logistics problem.

Tomi checking the slideshow to ensure everything was in place.

Patricia revising her speech as the emcee.

The speakers minging around while awaiting the auditorium is being cleaned up.

Photos! even when Greg is on the phone!

Special thanks to ICS and Buddy who helped us pull through this event!

And the seating starts...there were 9 quetions altogether, divided into two sessions...

Mr. Prajindra Sankar representing Hinduism
Did you know the Kama Sutra is not considered as one of the book of the Vedas?
It is just a manual which promotes materialism according to Mr Prajindra...
He said we could study the initial part of Kama Sutra to study human behaviorial patterns, but further on, it has no benefits to our faith.


Reverend Fr. Dr. Clarence Devadass : representing the Catholic voice on Sexual Orientation
Only homosexuality and heterosexuality is mentioned in the Bible. Homosexuality is mentioned in the letters of St. Paul...


15 minutes interval. It was also time for the screening process for questions during the Q&A session...

Participants listening attentively to what the panelists had to say on homosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality and heterosexuality.

Mr Chua Teck Seong : speaking his mind...
Asexuality according to Buddhism is considered to be at a higher level because it practices chastity and celibacy.
Asexuals have no liking to male or female...

In general, sexual orientation for all 4 religions mentions on heterosexual relationship only. Homosexuality(Adam and Steve), bisexuality(adultery) is considered a no-no, but every religion points out that we should show compassion to those involved.
Asexuality is only mentioned in Hinduism and Buddhism.

Mrs. Lana Mohammad : Sexual Orientation in the Q'uran
Scientific discoveries relating to homosexuality are not accepted among the Muslims(and Catholics) as it may be indecisive.
We hold on to the word of God...

Prakash acting cute!!! LOL.

Dr. Gul Baloch : Moderator for the evening
He presented the scientific view on sexual orientation...
Science has not come up with a sure-cause to alternate sexual behaviors.
Hormones, nature, nurture are among the possible causes...

Dr. Gul demonstrating with Greg.
B**** SWORE 'something' happened between them...
My mouth is shut...

Special thanks to all the panelists.
A token of appreciation sponsored by UCSI...very expensive and exclusive I heard...

There was time for autographs...


Byron subjected to the photographer's abuse...
"Aveee Mariaaaaa......"

Everyone having a lighter moment after the event...

And food after the event!!!

Greg with his signature "THREE" fingers...

Post-dialogue. Ivan had questions relating to Sexual Orientation after dinner...

From seating to standing - post-dialogue...
...until about 10.30pm, when the guard had to chase us out...

Photo session!!! BuddY and some Atomic members...

A photo of all the speakers and all ATOMIC members!
We had fun organising and running the event...
the time past as quickly as it came...

27th May 2008 : GREG. GRADUATES AS CSS PRESIDENT

Bye! See ya' all in our upcoming meetings!!!
Till the next BIG event...

A cup of Christiani-tea...

Well, everyone's busy with IFD. I'm SUPPOSE to be busy with IFD, but only on that day(photographer). So, why don't I share some musings about Christianity?

Well, it's quite sad actually that there's this division among the Christians. Taking a local note, CFUCSI and CSSUCSI existing as two seperate clubs although we're under one branch of christianity. Yet, neither are doing anything to bridge the gap, instead, expose it with minor minor, pokings? If you get my drift...

Nonetheless, the above is a branch-root to illustrate Christianity and how it has evolved along the years. No one said that a specific branch of Christianity is the TRUE branch, instead, we co-exist harmoniously and respect each perception. After all, we're praising the one same God right...?

p.s. To enlighten non-Christian(and Christian) readers, here's a brief note on the difference between Roman Catholic and the other denominations.

1. The Roman Catholic prays to Mother Mary to intercede to God, but the other denomination doesn't. The wrong perception, is that, the other denomination always think that the Catholics WORSHIPS Mother Mary. We PRAY to her to INTERCEDE for us, not WORSHIP her. (there're a few cases of OVER-doing it in some communities)

2. The Roman Catholic has the season of Lent before Good Friday/Easter and Advent before Christmas.

3. The celebration of Mass is standardize in the Roman Catholic Church.

4. Roman Catholic : Crucifix (with Jesus nailed to the cross)
Others : Cross (without Jesus nailed to the cross)

5. Roman Catholic shifts our attention more on Good Friday rather than Easter as other denomination do. The reason is that, we're in a 'celebration' mood during Chirstmas, therefore, during 'Lent' it is time for penance and self-reflection.

MULTIRELIGIOUS 3-D

Hey Everyone!

This is the first BIG event brought to you by CSS, ICS and BuddY of UCSI.

Aiming to enlighten UCSI students and also provide a platform for us to evolve as an individual caring about the society, MultiReligious 3-D touches on homosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality, among other things from the RELIGION point of view.

As university students stepping out to the World in a few years time, we should not let these taboo subjects "shock" us then, but allow us to live in harmony with one another.
So what do I say?

Come and join us for this Dialogue!
See the above poster for details or come to our CSS booth this week in Block A, 1st Floor.

See ya there!!!

Where is St. John's Cathedral?

There's only one (catholic) cathedral in Kuala Lumpur. As (since UCSI is quite near to KL) KL people, we should at least know where the St. John's Cathedral is. Here's a snapshot of how to get to the cathedral! Have fuN!

This is Mother EARTH!

Now, we zoom in-to Malaysia...

Zoom into Kuala Lumpur...

Get to Masjid Jamek station!

Alright, now, from Masjid Jamek LRT station / Bukit Nanas Monorail station,
all you gotta do is find your way onto Jalan Gereja.
Once you come out of the LRT station, and face McD, walk NORTH EAST
until...err...you reach Jalan Gereja!

From Jalan Gereja, you should be able to see the church.
It's not pretty conspicuous, mind you...but you will see it anyway...i think...

The church!
Hey, from aerial view, it looks like the shape of a cross.
Or Jesus.
The upper circle is ASAYO building.

There you go! It wasn't a very thorough walkthrough (like the number of steps you take in which direction from wherever...). But at least now you have a brief idea where it is!

This is the church, btw...

Activities line up

Heya people, these are the activities lined up for the month of May, June and July...

1. CSS Mass - 3rd week of May

2. Games - 4th week of May

3. Multi-religious dialogue - 27th May

4. Talk of Revelations : End of the world? - 1st week of June

5. Praise and worship - 2nd week of June

6. St. Aloysius Feast Day - 3rd week of June

7. Annual General Meeting - 4th week of June

8. Exorcism - 1st week of July

9. Boy-Girl relationship - 2nd week of July

10. Miracles of the Church - 3rd week of July

11. CSS B'day - 4th week of July

Note :
The New committee will work with the OLDies from number 8. onwards until number 11.
3. The multi-religious dialogue is about HOMOSEXUALITY. Do come and support CSS, while sharing your insights with other religion and religious priests and brothers on this topic!