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One Virus, Two Cities
When the coronavirus began its rapid global spread earlier this year, New York City quickly emerged as a new epicenter of the virus. Case counts spiked, reaching new highs on a daily basis as hospitals reeled under the sudden demand for acute care. Well over 20,000 lives would be lost before the outbreak was […]
An Official Code of Conduct for China’s Pastors
[…] more vigilant in recognizing and preventing the capability of foreign infiltration as well as to stand on guard against cults, heresies, and extremism. In addition, the document promotes mutual respect and harmony between different religions as well as inter-religious dialogue and cultural exchanges. It also demands that staff conform to churches' rules and regulations […]
Encouragement for Those Contemplating Post-Virus Divorce
[…] fully booked every day with divorce appointments. People are not at all surprised at this, rather they can empathize—the trials of the epidemic are not just the virus, but also trials in marriage. The Hua Shuang Daily reports that on March 5, Xi’an Beilin District Marriage Registry had 14 divorce bookings, which reached the […]
Cultural Identity—East vs West
Or Why They Cause Me Stress
In Asia I experienced a lot of cultural stress but didn’t know why. Not only was I trying to adjust to a different culture, but I was also dealing with unconscious American and Japanese cultural values.
Chinese vs American Family
Don’t Tell Me What to Do!
[…] who tell you what to do? How can your understanding of the Chinese family structure change your American cultural value of an individual identity in order to promote the gospel message? More information can be found in Tapestry of Grace: Untangling the Cultural Complexities of Asian American Life and Ministry, Ben Shin and Sheryl […]
The Importance of Filial Piety
Especially at a Distance
Our friends in Asia suspected that we did not want to take care of our family members, our parents in particular, and so we came to their country. They couldn’t understand that we had come for any other reason.
Guanxi
Or, Do I Have to Give Them Something to Make Friends?
When we lived in Asia, I was constantly asked for things and especially for money. Being a typical American, I was offended with their constant asking. I discovered later that asking for favors was a means of developing relationships.
Reciprocity—Goes Both Ways and Keeps on Going
Building relationships through sharing resources.
Saving Face
In Chinese culture the concept of face is a very important part of social interaction and is specific to the group or family to which the person belongs.
The Impact of Buddhism
Even When It Is More Cultural than Belief
In Asian culture, often anyone who is born in a Buddhist country is considered a Buddhist. It’s not uncommon for people with a strong family identity to consider their family and religion together.