Soundings

Faith and grief

Grief is a universal human experience. The loss of a loved one often leaves deep emotional, psychological and even spiritual wounds. Grief is the way in which we process the sorrow and pain that accompanies such loss. Yet some Christians believe that those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ should never grieve.

The Church must recognise the complexities of suicide

In 2020, the Singapore government decriminalised suicide attempts. This move was made based on the recognition that a suicide attempt is a cry for help, and punishment is not an appropriate or effective response. Sadly, the Church has not always understood the complexities of suicide.

The Christian as citizen

This year, Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, marking six decades since its separation from Malaysia in 1965. What is the meaning of citizenship for a Christian, and its accompanying responsibilities?

Fulfilling your role as Christ’s ambassadors

An ambassador is an official envoy of a country, tasked with representing it by speaking on its behalf and promoting its interests. Paul uses this concept to illustrate the mission of Christians, who are called to represent their Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, through both words and actions.

Our identity in Christ

We live in a culture which, despite its obsessive preoccupation with identity, is suffering from an acute case of identity crisis. In this chaos and confusion about identities that plague the postmodern world, how are Christians to think of their own identity?

The foundational role of the family in society

In a speech delivered at the launch of National Family Week at Suntec Convention Centre on 4 June 2022, then-Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, articulated the Singapore government’s unwavering commitment to support the family in these memorable words

From inclusion to belonging

How does the Church go beyond an attitude of inclusion, and ensure those with disabilities and special needs have a sense of belonging?

More than human

In a secular (and some might add post-Christian) culture, where the Christian vision of the future has been set aside, various imagined futures have emerged, drawing their inspiration from a scientific ethos.

Whatever happened to sin?

It is said that the birth of the modern and postmodern era has resulted in the demise of many concepts and ideals that were once cherished. While this phenomenon is witnessed in many aspects of culture, it is arguably most discernible in the realm of morality.

First things first

There is perhaps no better time to examine our priorities than at the beginning of a brand new year. Since ancient times, such an exercise has been deemed beneficial, as clearly articulated in the dictum attributed to Socrates that “the unexamined life is not worth living”.

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