Category Archives: Religion

Allah, Tuhan, God, Shang-Ti, Dio!

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Tricia

Welcome to Malaysia, where leaders confuse culture and religion. This issue is not new, and has arisen yet again. Alerted to me by Malaysiakini here, The Herald, a Catholic newsletter, will not get its publishing license renewed if it does … Continue reading →

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Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians?

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Tricia

Co-organised by the Centre for Public Policy Studies and Malaysia Think Tank London, we had a seminar on Tuesday night on “Islam: A Blessing to Malaysians?”, with main speaker Wan Saiful Wan Jan, and co-panelists Rev. Dr. Hermen Shastri from … Continue reading →

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Politics & Injustice: What’s Faith Gotta do with it?

Posted on December 15, 2007 by Tricia

I’m speaking at a youth camp this weekend on the topic of “Politics & Injustice: What’s Faith Gotta do with it?” This is obviously a topic that I’m pretty familiar with already, but I’ve only ever spoken to crowds made … Continue reading →

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Was Jesus Political?

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Tricia

Here is what I said on Saturday at the inaugural dialogue and launch of OHMSI (Oriental Hearts and Mind Study Institute)… on the topic of Was Jesus Political? I am usually asked to speak on panel discussions for one of … Continue reading →

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3 Stations in the Qur’an

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Tricia

I was graciously taught these concepts by a good friend. Themes are very similar between the Bible and the Qur’an. There are three stations that mankind goes through as one travels through life. These three capture the struggle and innermost … Continue reading →

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Justice in Malaysia

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Tricia

This is the transcript of what I shared yesterday, on social justice in Malaysia. I hope its contents are taken positively, not meant as a harsh criticism but a gentle provocation. Much like what we do when prodding Malaysia along … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Religion, Theology | 4 Comments

South Koreans in Afghanistan

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Tricia

South Koreans are held hostage in Afghanistan. One pastor has been shot dead. Churches all round the world are praying for their safety and lives. No doubt it is wrong for this sort of injustice to take place. No person’s … Continue reading →

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Finally

Posted on July 29, 2007 by Tricia

Spending time today thinking and reframing my theological understanding of social justice has been extremely good for me. It’s been kind of scattered the whole time, but because I needed to prepare for my presentation tomorrow, it forced me to … Continue reading →

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Mind of Inquiry

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Tricia

Nietzsche says the following: If you want peace and comfort in life, believe; if you are a true devotee to truth, inquire. Now, are we willing to do this? Well, Yes, if the role of religion is to liberate and … Continue reading →

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That Islamic State Issue

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Tricia

I suppose I must tread carefully here. But I merely want to analyse and not conclude. There are two kinds of reasoning, inductive and deductive. The first is where we look at evidence, and based upon these, draw a conclusion. … Continue reading →

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