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本帖最後由 猴子爸 於 12-9-7 12:03 編輯
From the Diocesan Boys' School Headmaster, regarding the school's stance in the Moral and National Education Issue (德育及國民教育):
"This is our position: The Diocesan Boys School will not adopt the MNE (Moral and National Education) curriculum and outline as recommended by the EDB (Education Bureau) in the year 2012-2013, or in the near future.
Our school, along with the Sheng Kung Hui Anglican Dioce...se of Hong Kong will convene and design our own teaching material that contributes to our collective goal of training our students to be upright citizens of our nation, citizens of the world and citizens of the Kingdom of God.
I hope that you will agree with me that some vital elements must be in place to serve as a foundation before asking loyalty from people.
There is no short cut to this. We believe that the integrity of a nation lies not only in her ability to rejoice in the glorious pages of her history; It also lies in her willingness to face and make amends of the dark chapters of her life.
Before we ask our citizens to pledge allegiance to their country, the people must know that their voice and right to opinions are safe guarded. That discourse is not an act of treason but a way to reach consensus. The strength of our nation must be measured by
our willingness to protect the right of those who hold dissenting views. In short, we must protect your right to disagree with me.
As the lone bastion of Democracy in the People’s Republic of China, the citizens of Hong Kong cannot take this responsibility lightly. We completely understand and appreciate the complexities of running a vast country with a diverse population. But Hong Kong also has her role to play. We must make a stand.
As the leading education institution in Hong Kong, We must do our best to present an open platform for our boys to understand the full spectrum of our nation’s history. Our goal is to empower our boys to be independent thinkers - utilizing their full knowledge and discernment, to decide for themselves how best to serve their country.
We believe that there are more ways then one-way to express one’s patriotism: And that the adoption or the rejection of the MNE is no measuring stick by any means.
For 10 years, Diocesan Choristers have lifted their voices to the hoisting of our national flag (at the Bauhinia Square on National Day and July 1). Our National Anthem was played on the world stage at least 5 times as our students brought glory to Hong Kong and the great nation of China. In the London Olympics, one of the 4 sprinters of the 4x100 relay is a former DBS boy. I do not know of anyone who does not express pride in being the citizens of our great country.
I can tell you that our teachers have been doing a great job in providing us with a healthy education in character building, in our views of the family, our nation and the world. Mr. Wong, Mr. Im and Mr. Lau, the RS and LS teachers, in their respective subjects have tried their best to present our nation’s history in the most comprehensive view possible.
In the greater scheme of things we are not as concerned about which side you are on – whether you lean to the right or to the left. We are more concerned that you do not cease seeking for the truth. It does not matter to me if you are a Christian or an atheist as long as you keep searching. Because I believe that the Truth can stand up to scrutiny and Truth will set you free. The greatest theologians and Christian writers: the Apostle Paul, The great modern Christian Thinker: C.S. Lewis and the very Patron Saint of our school’s Chapel: St. Augustine were once dissenters of the gospel.
As exemplified by the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life in the 1940’s we must not tire in seeking the Lord’s will for our lives. Our goal is not merely to ask you to take a side, or merely to think critically, we are asking you to do the right thing in this convoluted world where everyone claims to have the monopoly on absolute truth.
I quote from from Mr. Bonhoeffer’s Letters and Papers from Prison “We have learned … that action springs not from thought but from a readiness for responsibility.” Let us take up the responsibility of our individual calling.
So this is the great commission of the DBS to you, the citizens of this great institution. That whether you play the part of a compliant citizen, or a civilized contrarian; or a revolutionary thinker like Dr. Sun:
May you set sail on your journey with Dignity, Honor and Courage.
God bless you all. And God bless the Diocesan Boys School. |
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