There are times especially in crazy times like this in Malaysia, one reads and reflects on a theme by a timely book. Schreiter’s book on Reconciliation does that for me. I’m still dwelling on a number of the insights raised from it, and in some cases haunted by what I’ve discovered. Here’s a book review…
Category: Theology
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…
A Conversation About Evangelism
Most people confuse Evangelizing with Proselytizing, I think with some good re-thinking and re-framing helps nudge is forward from any form of misuse and abuse. “Evangelism happens in terms of interpersonal relations when the Holy Spirit quickens to faith. Through sharing the pains and joys of life, identifying with people, the Gospel is understood and…
You
As the closing of the message last Sunday and before the Holy Communion, I felt this prayer helped us "open up" ourselves to the ONE who is our creator, redeemer and life-giver!
The Global Luther: Reconsidering the Contributions of Martin Luther
Here’s a feast of all things Luther in relation to all things Global 🙂 It’s pretty glaring that the African and Asian voices in the speakers are minimal or even missing! Thus, making the conference less international than it could have been. But in the age of the internet, unplanned possibilities can emerge …
Bonhoeffer: Who Am I?
I think I’m going to get back to some Bonhoeffer reading soon. Keeps me grounded.
Bonhoeffer Speaks Out Against Hitler
As I watched this short clip, I’m beginning to understand, why there are times I squirm when I hear ideas that are beyond dominance and moving towards totalitarianism. It’s not just a caution on "others", we need to have a good look at "ourselves". Lord have mercy. May we walk the path of justice humbly!
Colbert Report: Bishop N.T. Wright
I know some of my friends will like this ….
Canonical Theism: 30 Theses
I found what’s written here by William J Abraham to be a welcome proposal to take the conversation for Theology and the Church forward while not ignoring the past. Good theology in my humble view is not only clarifying what are the priorities, and helping to distinguish better ways of thinking through and articulating our…
12 Theses for Christian Theology in the 21st Century
Reading through different chapters of The Modern Theologians, has been most refreshing. It’s a great book for overviews which is the way I tend to operate before going into details. While scanning through the book earlier, I jumped straight to the epilogue which lists down a series of questions about "the health of the discipline…