Stay updated with breaking news from ஜொவந் சோவ். Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Singapore pastor apologizes for asking women to dress modestly Blog post about preventing lustful thoughts sparks furious backlash from young netizens Pasir Panjang Hill Brethren Church in Singapore. (Photo supplied) A Protestant pastor in Singapore has issued an apology following a heavy backlash from young netizens after asking women “to refrain from revealing or provocative dressing” in order to avoid inciting “lustful thoughts” in men. Pastor Joanne Chow, 38, a mother of two and youth minister of Pasir Panjang Hill Brethren Church in Singapore, came under fire after she posted PowerPoint slides in blog post on Christian website Thir.st on Feb. 21, titled “In the fight against sexual temptation, defence is not enough.” ....
In the controversial post, the 38-year-old pastor made it clear that although ladies have the freedom to dress the way they please, and it is not their duty to help men overcome temptations, it would not be out of place to do it out of love for them. “Can I also make a special appeal to the girls? “Let’s help our brothers by not dressing in a revealing or provocative way “Of course, you don’t have control over their lustful thoughts, and it may not be a sin to wear that skintight dress or post that bikini photo, but if we can help our brother, why not? ....
On Tuesday (Feb 23), Chow said on Thir.st's Facebook page that she realised that her remark angered many people and apologised for the hurt it has caused. Acknowledging that her message could have been better framed or phrased, Chow explained that it was meant to be "an appeal for consideration, with the best of intentions" and that. ....
Post about 'sexual temptation' triggers furious online backlash theindependent.sg - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theindependent.sg Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.