Category Archives: Theology

The Role of Christian Youth in Nation Building

  I was invited to speak at the Inaugural Council of the Church World Mission’s East Asian Region (EAR) Youth Leaders’ Assembly 2008 this week, on Tuesday 12th August 2008. I spoke for an hour on “The Role of Christian … Continue reading

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Islam and Christianity

I’m itching to get some books and I am interested in especially Tariq Ramadan’s “Western Muslims and the Future of Islam“, which has gotten pretty good reviews. It was listed as one of the best 2004 nonfiction books by the … Continue reading

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Was Jesus Political?

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

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

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

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Finally

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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Conversations: A Revolution of Hope

Thoughts have been clamouring to get out. Having been involved with the recent weekend event, and meeting Brian McLaren face to face with the privilege of personal interviews (not interrogation!), it’s only natural that I feel the need to articulate … Continue reading

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Rebel’s Heart for Social Justice

Hello, world. It’s been a deep slumber and she is reawakening. Things have been bubbling and hopefully bursting forth with some good results soon. First off is a book project by a bunch of enthusiasts initiated by the Agora people, … Continue reading

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The God Delusion

God vs. the world: A subject I’ve not broached in a while, but need to brush off the dust from my Zacharias, Stott and Lewis to review Richard Dawkins’ new book called “The God Delusion”. I’ve not read it myself, … Continue reading

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Streets of London, streets of KL

by Ralph McTell Have you seen the old man In the closed-down market Kicking up the paper, with his worn out shoes? In his eyes you see no pride And held loosely at his side Yesterday’s paper telling yesterday’s news … Continue reading

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