But there is no doubt that many Singaporeans take their religious faith very seriously. On university campuses, there are active groups of all the major religions. On Sundays, not just churches but many other public halls are packed with Christian worshippers. On Fridays, Muslims conscientiously attend mosques to perform their prayer obligations. And Muslims have become more conscious of the rules of Islamic dress, diet and behaviour.
Religious faith is a source of strength in a society.
For many people, religion answers ultimate questions on the meaning and purpose of life. Faith is the basis for their moral conduct, social conscience, and sense of compassion and humanity. There is no contradiction between being a good Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, or Hindu, and being a patriotic Singaporean. Therefore stronger religious faith in itself is not a problem. But what makes our situation unique, and delicate, is that many faiths are present in Singapore.