The ripples continue with a kind mention of the “People Like Us” Forum in a mainstream paper article entitled, Healing Malaysia under the column : Art of Healing By DR AMIR FARID ISAHAK. It’s a little funny because I was 2 of the events he mentioned and was in dialogue with one of the speakers…
Month: June 2009
Ray S. Anderson (1925-2009)
I’ve met more than a few people who either have studied under Ray before or know him personally. I’ve read a number of his books, The Soul of Ministry was timely when I needed it and I have a copy of “Theological Foundations For Ministry” edited by Ray which my late uncle Justus Koo gave…
Intercultural Dialogue Using Theory of Constrain 27 June 2009
This looks interesting. Any effort to encourage building bridges is a good effort. While this is jointly organized by Three Muslim NGOs, it’s open to all. Intercultural Dialogue Using Theory of Constrain Speaker: Zana Borisavljevic Venue: The Nomad Offices Level 8, Pavilion KL 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL Date: 27 June 2009 (Saturday) Time: 930AM…
I’ll Be There – Michael Jackson (1958 – 2009)
50 years old. strange how some memories are coming back and other thoughts are surfacing. What a way to break my internet fast.
Imaginary Inquisition (I mean Interview)
Don’t take this personally .. Imaginary Inquisition (I mean Interview) Interviewer: "what is your theological position"? Crazy Maker: … changing? Interviewer: are you orthodox? Crazy Maker: Not eastern Interviewer: are you a heretic? Crazy Maker: yes as far as Vipers are concerned! (HT: John the Baptist) Interviewer: so you are emergent? Crazy Maker: hmmm …….
HOW MUCH RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IS THERE? – CCM Public Forum 27 June 2009
Looks like there’s a growing momentum for more “conversations” (my preferred term 🙂 ) to help create greater awareness on crucial concerns affecting every citizen in Malaysia. ECUMENICAL SOCIAL FORUM ” HOW MUCH RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IS THERE ? When? 2.00 – 4.00PM, Saturday, 27TH June 2009 Where? TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, PETALING JAYA, 6 Jalan 5/37,…
Ripples from “People Like Us” Part 5
Many thanks to Union of Catholic Asian News for making the Indonesian version of their article available. While there are some minor differences, there’s so much similarity between Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Malaysia that this translation can add on to the ripples and contribute to those who are reflecting on this in Bahasa Malaysia. 🙂…
Ripples from “People Like Us” Part 4
Last Thursday, I was surprised to get a call from Bangkok which resulted in the following piece from Union of Catholic Asian News. The experience of the interaction of the phone was very helpful for me personally to recall the experience of the “People Like Us” Forum, and to reflect on it deeper. The last…
Ripples from “People Like Us” Part 3
The ripples continue. It’s wonderful to read more reflections on the “People Like Us” Forum. One clarification for some who might be wondering whether this particular event is promoting Religious Pluralism, i.e. that All religions are actually talking about the same thing and there is essentially no difference in our beliefs. The answer from me…
Ripples from “People Life Us” – Interlude for Comments
(Above are the shoes and slippers of those who came for the “People like us” forum 🙂 ) There have been some interesting comment bubbles at Anil Netto’s blog which I thought would be worth reposting here for the benefit of all. Let me pick out some caught my attention. walski69 on June 17th, 2009…