by Soo-Inn Tan | May 7, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Christian Living, Media, Movies & Television, Solitude & Quiet Time
I was visiting with my parents last week and was exposed to 24/7 news for the first time. I don’t have astro (pay tv) at my place. My parents had just subscribed. Anyway I got my first chance to watch 24/7 news. I surfed between CNN, BBC and CNBC with periodic...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 7, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Media, Movies & Television
I went to see Bulletproof Monk(BPM) for two reasons. One, I was looking for fresh metaphors and fresh language for one of my pet topics, mentoring. Second, I have always had a soft spot for Chow Yuen Fatt, ever since my mother pointed out that we look alike, and are...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 18, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Jesus, Jesus' Death
I have yet to see an anatomically correct picture, or model, of Jesus on the cross. I am sure they exist but I haven’t seen them. All those that I have seen have some piece of cloth draped conveniently over his groin area. We never get to see his genitals. I can...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 11, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues
There is a very powerful moment in the first Star Wars movie, now titled Episode 4. It is the moment when the planet Alderaan is destroyed by the bad guys. We see the moment of its destruction reflected in the response by Obi-Wan Kenobi. Emotionally he is overwhelmed...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 4, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Life Issues, Suicide
Life is full of ironies. On one hand there are thousands of people who value life. Hence they take whatever precautions they can against diseases like SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). On the other hand there are people who choose to end their life. Like...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Mar 28, 2003 | 2003, Articles, Christian Living, Media, Movies & Television, Sacrifice
I believe most movie critics are actually evil Klingons in disguise. That would explain why most of them have not been hot about the latest Star Trek movie, “Nemesis.” In truth it is the best Star Trek movie ever. The main protagonists of...