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Was reading the ST Forum earlier and saw this letter (insert) from Dr Tan Soo In: -------- Jun 18, 2010 On evangelists and religious convictions I REFER to Wednesday's editorial, "Points to ponder when sermons chafe". I believe there are a number of issues here. First, is the call to speakers of all religions, and indeed secularists, not to ridicule and run down other religions and belief systems in their sermons and talks. This is right and timely. In an increasingly global and interconnected world, we must be vigilant to protect the religious harmony we enjoy. However, the same editorial also calls on evangelists to study anthropology and comparative religions so that they would not "fail to notice a difference between an ethnic cultural practice with no religious overtones and an overtly religious ritual". The truth is many Christian seminaries have had anthropology and comparative religions on their curriculum for a long time now. It is possible that after h...

Over the years, the church has forgotten what it means to be a Christian. It doesn't mean we go around telling people "my God is better than yours", or "my church is better than your church, my church is more right than your church." Being a Christian is about going out there and telling people- "There is a God out there and He came and died on the Cross because He loves you. He died to free you from the bondage and disappointments of your past, the anxieties and grievances of today, and the myriad uncertainties of tomorrow. There is a God up there who calls you beloved; Who loves you even before you know of Him or even come to love Him. His door is open even before you knock. His name means covenant friend because He has made a promise to redeem you, to raise you up if you choose to call on His name. His name is Jesus." Our central message is about how Jesus loves the people in this world so much... How He never had an unkind word to say to the lost,...

Response To Recent Circulation Of Audio Clips Of A Sermon Preached By Pastor Mark Ng In August 2008 New Creation Church (NCC) would like to express our deepest apologies to any person who may have been offended by the remarks made by Pastor Mark Ng during a sermon delivered in August 2008. Pastor Mark has explained to us that his intention was to highlight what he viewed as some inconsistencies in the local Chinese practices, and not meant to cause disrespect to any race or religion. Following the widely covered media reports in February 2010 of another incident not related to NCC, we initiated an internal review of all past and ongoing sermons. In the course of this review, we realised that Pastor Mark had in this sermon, inadvertently spoken in a manner that could be regarded as slighting these practices. Arising from this review, we immediately stopped the circulation and sale of this and several other sermons that were deemed insensitive. We also strongly emphasised to all our past...

Filled from lunch, but are u ready to eat the food that lasts, that gives real life? :) Today’s sermon inspired by what Rick Godwin told Darlene Zschech Two significant moments in a person’s life 1) day of our birth 2) when we find out WHY we were born We all are born, but 2nd point is so impt- discovering the reason why we are here. U think most ppl know why they are here, but not true. A guy did a study on what is the meaning of life and sent it to 250 of the finest minds in America-philosophers, scholars, etc. They wrote back to him- first 2 grps: we never thought about meaning in life hut made up our own, 3rd grp: honestly dunno, 4th grp: really dunno too but would like a reply if he discovers the answer. It’s not a surprise actually becoz a faith oreaher said that he blv 80% of charismatcs have no idea why they are here on earth. God wants us to know the reason so we have focus in life and focus is power. He gave Abraham a destiny and purpose. Gen 12:1-2 God called Abraham out of ...

I would like to take this opportunity to apologise to any believers of other religions if they feel aggrieved about posts from 2 years back. I guess I have grown much more since then and temper my articles, I hope, with greater sensitivity, love, and grace. I would also like to express that this blog was created not with any intention to hit out any particular religion. I might have said some stronger things 2 years back when I was a little more brash, and as this is my personal space to share with my other Christian friends, I did not consider that people of other faiths might actually find their way here through google or some random search, and feel hurt about anything I wrote. For this, I am truly sorry. As this is also a reflection of a journey of growth and discovery in the walk, I hope this blog shows how Christ truly is able to change and transform us. I cannot deny my beliefs; but I have come to understand that religion is a deeply personal choice and I hope to agree to disagr...