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【事事關心】華人家長的醒覺

 

P20 1上月,一個名為「安省家長聯盟」(Parents Alliance of Ontario) 號召了數以百計位居住在多倫多的華人和亞洲裔的家長,在士嘉堡的愛靜閣中學門外舉行抗議集會,反對省府推出的新版性教育課程。當晚,士嘉堡的兩位省議員 (Bas Balkissoon 和華裔黃素梅) 在愛靜閣中學舉辦了一 場有關性教育課程的說明會﹐但該說明會在數百位憤怒的家長衝擊下被迫腰斬(中途停止)。

其實,於 2014 年 5、6 月,在溫哥華也有很多華裔家長表示關注該類課程,在教育委員會中抗議 該市教育局(即學校局)加入類似現在安省政府計劃於今年 9 月推出的性教育課程。遺憾的是溫哥華教育局一意孤行,不理家長的反對,繼續推行該類課程。當地教育局不會改變決定,除非有家長發出控告,指此舉違反家長的憲法權利。

P20 2按照「安省家長聯盟」這個反對安省政府性教育課程的家長組織透露,於 4 月 14 日將會有一萬人衝擊省議會。該組織的華裔家長劉燕指出,聯盟在 3 月初成立,現已有近千名成員,其中華裔家長佔絕大多數,他們均對安省的新版性教育課程感到非常不滿,認為「過早」教導而且課程內容「過激」,省府又沒有廣泛地進行民意諮詢,因而令家長深感憤怒。她指出,該聯盟在短短的 24 小時內號召了 500 名家長參與上述抗議集會,目的是讓省議員聽到家長們的反對聲音,並將聲音帶回省議會。 其實﹐當安省政府在 2 月公布新版性教育課程的大綱後,曾經有數百名憤怒的家長在次日冒著攝氏零下 20 多度的嚴寒氣溫在省議會門前抗議。由於當時抗議活動的組織者除了透過「臉書」網站發出號召之外,並沒有運用其他通訊工具,故此很多家長因未能接到通知而沒有參與抗議行動。

筆者盼望安省的華裔家長能夠與其他亞洲族裔聯盟,共同回應省政府(特別是省長)漠視家長意願及民主精神的態度。這是可行的,因為曾有數百名南亞裔的家長於 3 月中帶同年幼子女聚集在多倫多 Thorncliffe Park 小學門外舉行示威活動,向安省政府推出的新版性教育課程說「不」。這些南亞裔家長們群情激憤,並高舉寫有「讓孩子作為孩子」、「家長們向性教育課程說『不』」等口號的標語牌。

宏觀現今加拿大的教育趨勢,假如家長沒有留意子女在學校學些什麼,實際上,孩子可能已被教導『性別頻譜』(Gender Spectrum),以致質疑自己與生俱來的性別身份,並且被挑動去嘗試改變性別(Transgender)和同性戀的體驗。這是十年前加拿大政府接納同性婚姻合法化之後令人遺憾的社會趨勢,尤其兒童和青少年會受到巨大的試探, 家長絕對不能忽視。

我十分認同在溫哥華和多倫多裏參與抗議的家長的見解 :不應通過性教育課程強迫孩子們長大,應該讓孩子們享受他們的孩提時光,不應剝奪他們的童真。況且,很多看過那些所謂新的性教育課程的人都認為內容有刻意淡化孩子對色情觀念和行為的警惕性。

這正是現今西方文明要面對的衝擊 ! 既然『性』是人類與生俱來的需要,我們何必逃避面對它? 不如越早認識就越好吧 ! 兒童越早知道更多不是更好嗎?

加拿大現今不少人已經不能劃分節制與放縱的界限。『性』是上帝所賜予的享受 ; 然而,已經有不少人不理會怎樣是恰當、怎樣是過分和放縱。過往,人容易接受已有的秩序和規律,因而內心容易平安和滿足。可惜,當科技和醫學能夠改善人類生存的條件之後,人就不滿足於天然的秩序和規律,變得任隨己意,不分是非及不顧行為是否合乎道德標準等。

今天我們面對關於變性、墮胎、娼妓和協助自殺等議題,正是反映出社會大眾不能分辨放縱與節制。唯願聖經的教導能繼續幫助加國市民 ; 希望我們能重視以下兩 節金句:

「人若不控制自己的心,就像沒有城牆,毀壞了的城一樣。」(新譯本,箴言 25:28)「你們要謹守、警醒。你們的仇敵魔鬼,好像吼叫的獅子走來走去,尋找可以吞吃的人。」(彼得前書5:8)

若希望上帝的教導能繼續在加國被廣泛傳揚,當然需要基督徒在社會上表達我們的信念。願基督徒能眾志成城,為基督作美好的見證。

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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