Comments on: Table Talk with USAmericans who Listen

By: djchuang

djchuang — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:02:51 +0000

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By: Bob K

Bob K — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:04:39 +0000

Interesting that you’d mention the role of dualism in the way we perceive our faith. I have been speculating recently whether or not this is the same reason why the social gospel got reduced to what it became and hence triggered such a reaction from the more conservative segment of the Church which in turn also got trapped in the same dualistic snare.

By: RayC22

RayC22 — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:43:10 +0000

Good stuff! Always appreciative of ‘movement’ or simply ‘yumcha’ sessions that you coordinate…

Sivin, I am learning more and more each day that instead of me trying to do everything, to mobilise people around me and recognise their giftings and empower and entrust them to do it while I hold more facilitative role…any tips?

Believe it or not, you continue to serve as a mentor to me from my tender early teenage years and now as a husband and business person.

By: Sivin

Sivin — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:32:34 +0000

Bob K - I wonder (and we can probe Siew Pik) whether it’s possible that the Pentecostals and Charismatics thrive in the language of prayer, and in many ways have a passion to get into the practical, and yet though have 2 important ingredients for social transformation are held back by dualistic mindsets or reductionistic gospels. Of course, we “praise the Lord” for all the good that is done … but can we imagine “greater works!”?

alwyn - Oh yes … Baker surprised me .. delightfully!

By: alwyn

alwyn — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:06:42 +0000

i was…err..speechless(??)…but yes very encouraging to see two ’seasoned’ veterans of the church take us seriously and respectfull - Baker was a ball of energy, wasn’t he?!

By: Bob K

Bob K — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:31:53 +0000

I also really appreciated Siew Pik’s input esp. on the developments in the Pentecostal & charismatic churches. It is amazing to see how God is working amidst his people.

Hehe .. maybe we should be careful what we pray for. If we ask for a revival, he might just answer in the affirmative and throw the ball back in our court for our action .. LOL

By: Sivin

Sivin — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:37:44 +0000

I’m glad for your input Bob, you never fail to put in front of our face in vivid terms the socio-political realities we might prefer to ignore.

By: Bob K

Bob K — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:07:03 +0000

I was truly humbled by their humility. Thanks for facilitating this meeting, Sivin.