Posted on 17 May 2010 by Goh Keat Peng
Regardless of the results of the Sibu parliamentary by-elections, the reported “special grants” of RM1.75 million to four Methodist churches on the eve of polling day is very troubling to me as a Christian who attends a Methodist church and I am sure to many other Christians.
It is always…
Posted on 17 May 2010 by TK Tan
It is interesting that of all the things Micah could have mentioned about what God might require of us, “walking humbly with your God” was mentioned in the same breath as acting justly and loving mercy. The crux of this, to my mind, is that in humility we recognize our…
Posted on 17 May 2010 by Bob Teoh
The first time I saw Ibrahim Ali was four decades ago at a combined meeting of students’ unions organised by the PKPM (national federation of student unions). He was one of the union representatives from Institut Teknoloji MARA student’s union.
No one could have missed his presence. He was loud.…
Posted on 17 May 2010 by Peter Young
‘And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.’ (Romans 5:5, NIV)
The depth of our love for God, each other and ourselves depends upon how much we allow the Holy Spirit to take…
Posted on 17 May 2010 by Peter Young
Although the word translated INJUSTICE is only used 10 times in the New International Version of the Bible, the references have vital lessons for us to learn about this relevant subject.
1. With the Lord our God, there is no injustice
In the message of king Jehoshaphat to his judges,…
Posted on 13 May 2010 by Administrator
Civil Society Message on May 13, 2010
On this day which the nation experienced its darkest hours 41 years ago, we the undersigned civil society groups call upon the nation to make May 13 a day to cherish peace, reason and freedom.
Posted on 12 May 2010 by Goh Keat Peng
If indeed it is true that there are people in Sarawak who feel that they live and function in a kind of cocoon, impervious to so-called ” national issues”, I respectfully ask that they should please think again.
In recent times, because of climate change, we have had reports of…
Posted on 12 May 2010 by Bob Teoh
Any new Prime Minister needs to get a fresh mandate. Therefore, the next general elections will be held soon-within a year or so. This is not a prophesy but common sense. Najib had done well in winning Hulu Selangor. If he winds Sibu, the Sarawak state elections will likely be…
Posted on 12 May 2010 by jonathanchew
The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?” Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, and come, follow Me.” But when…
Posted on 12 May 2010 by Christopher Chong
Let me start by putting a disclaimer first. I’m not a bible scholar but rather a lay Christian whose education lies in the discipline of political science. Having been a Christian for quite some time now, I notice that whenever the question of Christian involvement in politics crops up, it…
Posted on 12 May 2010 by Administrator
Malaysian Chinese, what more do you want? What do I want? Justice. Compassion. Honesty. Competence. Fairness. For everyone. And this is what I want, not as a Malaysian Chinese, but as a Malaysian.
Posted on 09 May 2010 by Peter Young
The book of Proverbs teaches us many lessons about social justice.
1. The source of justice
Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that man gets justice (Proverbs 29:26)
2. Understanding justice
Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord…