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…
A Vision for Workplace Ministry
Ripples from “People Like Us” Part 2
People Like Us 00: Warm Welcome from Catalyst on Vimeo. The hall filled up more after my welcome and introduction. The video clip above gives you a glimpse of the atmosphere and the agenda for the event. As I promised in an earlier post Ripples from “People Like Us” Part 1, I’d like to share…
Ripples from “People Like Us” Part 1
I’m glad the “People Like us” Open Forum on Friday, June 12, co-organized by Muslims Professionals Forum and Friends-in-Conversation went well. In fact, it was much better than I expected! 🙂 Marina Mahathir was kind enough to give the event extra publicity on her blog which generated some interesting comments. As I saw some of…
Farish Noor speaks on the Pas general assembly
I had a long 4 days in Seremban. So now I’m catching up on my blogging and watching :-). I wonder whether any of these themes will come out tomorrow during our Open Forum. (HT: Anil Netto)
National Conference 2008: Vinoth Ramachandra – "Theology of Integral Mission"
It was good to have a chance to hear Vinoth Ramachandra in person today. Good stuff.
June 12, 2009, Open Forum -People Like Us: How Arrogance Divides People
I’m personally looking forward to facilitate the upcoming Open Forum this Friday, at the Father’s House. Where and how did it all start? That’s another worthwhile blog post someday. What’s important now is that a group of Muslims and Christians are jointly organizing an event where we can engage in conversation together truthfully, respectfully and…
Happy Belated 10th Anniversary, May Chin and Sivin!
On June 5, 1999 – Long May Chin and Sivin Kit got married after 10 years of courtship. Wow, I just realized we’ve now crossed the 10th year of marriage. Those were the days when we were young and innocent 🙂 Every time I pass by Bangsar Shopping Centre, I’m reminded that was the place…