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同路人語 590 希望Hope

同路人語 590

希望Hope

香港「反送中」運動,在這些日子成為了全世界的焦點。數以百萬計巿民上街,每週以和平遊行的方式,向執政者對將令他們失去安全、自由及保護的法例修訂的反對。然而,香港政府卻是沒有回應。年青人陷在無奈及對前路絕望,有人走上暴力抗爭,破壞社會秩序,令到社會更形分化。過去數週三位年輕人,因為政府對「反送中」訴求置若罔聞並且以過度暴力回應,感到無比絕望,選擇結束寶貴的生命,令人惋惜不已。多次和平示威,港人雖然得到暫時撤銷對法例的修訂,卻無法促使政府審視施政缺失,仍要面對傲慢的執政者堅拒不認錯的嘴臉,叫人無法平伏心中的怨氣。七月一日發生的數百人以暴力佔領香港立法會,令到香港社會,無法看見前面仍有希望。

The ‘No China Extradition’ movement in Hong Kong has been attracting global attention these days. Millions turned up peacefully on street to express their lack of security, freedom and protection under the proposed bill given the government failed to ease their concern. Many youngsters feel desperate about their future and some took drastic action, resulting in a divided society as public order lost control. It was a pity that over the past weeks three young people surrendered their lives as they felt hopeless about the situation. Although the legislation has been put on hold after the rallies, top government officials’ persistent reluctance in showing sincere regret and rectification could not contain public pressure. The storming of the LegCo by a few hundreds on 1st July revealed a very gloomy future of Hong Kong.

不過,我相信這世間仍有盼望。六個小時之內,超過30000 港人,眾籌了670萬港元,在全球9個國家20多份刊物,在G20峰會期間,刊登廣告,向全世界人訴說他們爭取自由及民主的故事。在大阪G20峰會中,日本首相安倍晉三,在中國事先表明不能提出討論有關香港狀況下,仍表達了對香港情況的關注。有在澳洲港人,把抗議的宣告,潛到水底放進大堡礁水底,表達了在地球深處,仍要表達自己的意見。不少國家領袖,對於香港人所表現出以和平、理性及非暴力方法去進行抗爭,爭取自由及民主,表達欣賞及認同。

But I still have hope in the world. In six hours, 30,000 people in Hong Kong raised a total of HK$6.7 million for producing over 20 publications and propaganda materials in nine countries over the Osaka G20 Summit period to tell the world their stories of fighting for freedom and democracy. Even with China statement that no Hong Kong issue should be covered by the Summit, Japan PM Shinzo still expressed his concern. In Australia some HongKongers dived into deep Great Barrier Reef water to lodge their protest proclamation. Many world leaders showed their appreciation of the Hong Kong’s peaceful and rational way of mass protest for the causes of freedom and democracy.

有人對中國給予港人自由及民主並不樂觀。他們認為現時中國政治日漸強大及成為經濟大國,要與美國爭一日長短。加上中國面對內部政治鬥爭及經濟發展張力,不會在香港的管治上放鬆讓步,香港最終仍要走向一國而失去兩制。香港新一浪的移民潮看來已是不能避免。

Many are not that optimistic about China’s granting of more freedom and democracy to Hong Kong. China is at a time of catching up with US as world political and economical leader, and with internal tension building up in political rivalry and economical growth, control of Hong Kong policy will be dealt with seriously so Hong Kong destiny has been set. Another round of immigration will come.

不過,我仍相信掌管人類歷史的是神,祂願意介入在人類的生活之中,在大家都看不到出路時,展現出一線曙光。希望不是樂觀,而是建築在我們對這世界造物者的認識及經歷之中。願意我們的讀者,都能在面對世界及在生活的困局時,仍能找到來自造物者的希望。

But I still believe God is in full control of human history and He will intervene to save us. This hope is grounded on our knowledge and encounter with our Creator. We hope you all can find this hope with our God amid hopeless circumstances of different kinds.

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