I will be participating in a study cum workshop at Seminari Theoloji Malaysia the next one and a half days (12-13 February 2009), entitled “A Malaysian Christian response to the Common Word“ Noteworthy Malaysians who signed the document: 52. H.E. Dr. Anwar Ibrahim Former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia; Honorary President of AccountAbility 66. Prof….
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Micah Tuesday: Since Chinese New Year
Here our latest updates from since the start of Chinese New Year . . . and we are still in the season of Epiphany 🙂 No More Tears: A Solidarity Speech and Prayer Namun demikian, adakah tangisan air-mata mereka yang terhimpit di tengah-tengah medan keganasan gambaran terakhir yang ingin kita melihat di Palestin dan Asia…
No More Tears: A Solidarity Speech and Prayer
My new friend Zun from Pertubuhan Jemaah Islah Malaysia (JIM), Selangor whom I got to know at the COMPLETE meetings asked a couple of weeks ago whether I could speak for about 5 minutes at an event they organized on the 31 January 2009. I responded by saying yes to his sincere invitation, and I…
Israel’s Young Conscientious Objectors
Young people standing up for their convictions, now that’s a challenge directed to all of us. This makes me ask the question who are the young conscientious objectors in Malaysia? To object injustices in far away lands must be consistent and at least matched with non-violent peaceful dissent on issues that matter at home. This…
Why are you here, Father Simon La Brooy?
The post on What motivates you, Father O.C. Lim? got some good responses. The bonus of being at the PJ Sessions court on Friday was meeting a younger priest Father Simon La Brooy who I think answered the questions from the reporter very well. It’s good to see those with darker hair speaking up too!…
Micah Saturday: Before the Chinese New Year
Below are the latest articles posted on the Micah Mandate. Comments are welcome. The Founders had a good meeting this morning with our webmaster. Looks like we are moving forward with greater clarity and focus. Many thanks to all who have been supporting us. Zhang Ziyi And Mad Cow Disease Just as we are getting…
What motivates you, Father O.C. Lim?
"Our country enters the phase of naked display of aggression. When a regime is morally bankrupt it will use immoral means to hold on to power. We might be weak but we still have the power of prayer & silent witnessing. . The unjust may break our bones but they can’t break our spirit. "…
A call to Peace . . . NOW!
A call to Peace NOW from Catalyst on Vimeo. Can we hear this call . Now? I was moved by the words which hovered over the whole hall during the recent COMPLETE event on Sunday January 18, 2009. And it drew me to walk forward closer and closer to the voice. My prayer is that…
A Christian Response to the Palestinian Tragedy by Goh Keat Peng, Part III & Text
A Christian Response to the Palestinian Tragedy III from Second Thoughts on Vimeo. Below is the text in which Bro. Goh Keat Peng spoke from last Sunday. I will try to see how to load the final two videos includes some additional comments which are very helpful. * * * THE PALESTINIAN TRAGEDY: ONE CHRISTIAN’S…
A Christian Response to the Palestinian Tragedy by Goh Keat Peng, Part I & II
A Christian Response to the Palestinian Tragedy 1 from Second Thoughts on Vimeo. (*Update: The text for the speech is here*). I hope to get Mr. Goh Keat Peng’s speech text soon For now, here’s the first 2 clips where he speaks personally as an individual Christian concerned about what is going in the Middle…