by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 3, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Governance, Malaysia, World Issues
Today Malaysia commemorates its 50th year of independence from British colonial rule. I was talking to some friends recently and we noted that there seems to be little reason to rejoice. The government of the day still takes an ethnic approach to running the country....
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jun 1, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Human Rights, World Issues
I learnt about taking the long view on life from my Malay neighbour. He once told me that sometimes things may look as though they are going against the purposes of Allah but Allah will win in the end. It may take generations but in the end Allah will win. Now here...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Apr 9, 2007 | 2007, Articles, Gender, World Issues
It was a first for me. The couple started their wedding by summarizing their pilgrimage to God and to each other — through Latin dancing. Those of us who knew anything of their story recognized some of the moves they had worked in. These were two strong...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 22, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Homosexuality, World Issues
In their commentary on Romans, M Eugene Boring and Fred B. Craddock have this to say about homosexuality: “The Christian ethical perspective on homosexuality is a complex subject involving legal, social, psychological, and medical points of view as well as...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 14, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Human Rights, World Issues
I wonder what I would do if one of my sons were to reject Christianity and embrace Islam. I would try my best to show him the veracity of the Christian faith. I would fast and pray. And if in the end he decides that Islam is the true faith, I would have to respect his...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 26, 2006 | 2006, Articles, Christian Living, Evangelism, Justice, World Issues
“Elected officials should not be using their influence for personal gain.” “There are issues that are bigger than partisan politics.” “People need to know their rights under the constitution and not allow themselves to be slowly shunted...
