Addressing Religious Prejudice in Singapore

The video discusses the importance of interfaith dialogue in Singapore to prevent religious prejudice. It highlights the SG Muslims for Eid campaign, which connects non-Muslims with Muslims to foster understanding. The video also explores common religious questions searched on Google, revealing a lack of basic religious knowledge. The speaker emphasizes the need for Singaporeans to acknowledge and address religious illiteracy to prevent future issues.

What is the main goal of Mastura's initiative during Eid?

• To promote interfaith understanding by inviting non-Muslims

• To teach cooking classes

• To celebrate Eid with only family members

• To organize a large public festival

Why does Mastura believe her program is necessary in Singapore?

• Because there is already a major religious conflict

• To create a new religious holiday

• To address potential future issues due to negative stereotypes

• To convert non-Muslims to Islam

What is a common feature of Singapore's approach to religious diversity?

• Frequent interfaith events and workshops

• Strict separation of different religious communities

• Mandatory religious education in schools

• Government-imposed religious practices

What does the survey mentioned in the video reveal about Singaporeans?

• Most are open to discussing sensitive religious issues

• The majority have negative views about other religions

• Everyone is well-informed about different religions

• Only a small percentage have discussed sensitive issues with someone of another race

What surprising trend was found in Google's autocomplete regarding religious questions?

• All questions were about Christianity

• There were no questions about Islam

• Questions were often basic and trivial

• Most questions were highly complex

What is a common misconception about Buddhism mentioned in the video?

• Buddhists avoid certain spices for spiritual reasons

• Buddhists eat only meat

• Buddhists have no dietary restrictions

• Buddhists do not eat any spices

What is the main concern about religious illiteracy in Singapore?

• It leads to increased religious conversions

• It could breed misunderstanding and distrust

• It results in more religious festivals

• It encourages more interfaith marriages