As a representative Council of five major religions in Malaysia, MCCBCHST is saddened by the recent use of the Internal Security Act (“ISA”) in the detention of three Malaysians- a newspaper journalist, a prominent blogger, and a Member of Parliament. Recent events in Malaysia has proved that we are now a more mature nation, with…
Author: Sivin Kit
man of one wife, father of four kids
Random Links 291 (“Albert Nolan” Edition)
Interview with Fr. Albert Nolan, O.P. Since meeting Dion, it seems I’m constantly and delightfully led to theologians from South Africa. Please allow me to lift up some gems . Q. Do you distinguish between social involvement and political involvement? Yes, I do, in the sense that it was not important for us to be…
Random Links 290 (“I’m still Disappointed” Malaysia Edition)
First Time To Kamunting Detention Centre We must not forget RPK and all the other detainees! My first reaction was to run and give him a real big hug and kiss, at the same time my heart feeling so heavy seeing this hero of mine on the other side. Pet was sitting down and wearing…
Micah Midnight: Catching Up
With so muchh going on the last couple of weeks, there has been an influx of many fresh articles. Take your time and slowly work through them , starting with the ones that grab your attention. Commentary Joining the Dustbin of Dictatorship By Bob Teoh “History tells us that whenever Umno, the dominant party in…
Abolish ISA …
During times like this, we are tempted to use many words to present our feelings, arguments and suggestions. There was much already said and repeated with much vigor and clarity which does not need repeating. Media Rakyat’s post Forum: Abolish ISA has three clips. Standing Ovation for RPK and Marina Lee from Second Thoughts on…
Oh My God
I think I’ve put this song up before. But in the light of what I’m hearing around me, whether personally or in the public, maybe the lyrics might help some of us process the mess all round us and inside of us. Especially, when the frustrations and feelings of powerlessness builds up, and we seem…
The 9th Session General Conference, Methodist Church, Malaysia – Press Release
All my room mates in my four years of seminary confinement 🙂 were from the Methodist Church. One of them now have joined me in the Lutheran Church but that’s another story. It’s one of the bigger protestant denominations in Malaysia, maybe it’s second to the Roman Catholic Church. I’ll need to check that. Anyway,…
Random Links 289 (“I’m Disappointed” Malaysia Edition)
Hartal ISA on standby mode : RPK to Kamunting for 2 years! Have we misrepresented ourselves to RPK? Haris’ words are piercing but true . RPK exposes one scandal after another, and we urge him on. ‘Malaysia needs you, RPK’, ‘You are our hero, RPK’, ‘We salute you, RPK’. RPK does not pause to ask,…
My Vimeos
I’m testing out a widget for all my “vimeos”. It’s basically a mix of the things that capture my attention at church, at home and in the world. 🙂
Responsibility
One key themes that I find myself working hard the last 8 years especially since the rebirth of Bangsar Lutheran Church is to help fellow Christians and human beings get them to a place where people will take responsibility for their lives. It’s been tough, because when someone does not take responsibility it reflects a…