Blog Entries on Church and Culture
Common Sense, Nonsense, and CantoSense
A ChinaSource Conversation
Answering the question "Can we be fully Chinese and fully Christian" with a resounding Yes!
When Meridians Guide Needles Not Ships
All that the layman could ever want to know about the historical development and philosophical roots of both Chinese and Western medicine in a condensed and readable form: that is Dr. Pak-Wah Lai’s gift to the readers of The Dao of Healing.
Seeing the Gospel from Zhuangzi’s Worldview
Could Zhuangzi have something to teach us about the gospel?
Important Themes in Zhuangzi’s Teachings
How Buddhist teachings resonated with China's cultural identity making way for its spread.
Reconsidering Traditional Teachings in Difficult Times
Could the entrance of Buddhism into China offer cultural insights on how to share the message of Christ in China today?
Is Confucianism a Religion or an Ethical System?
The Debate Goes On
In the 17th and 18th centuries there was a dispute between Jesuit and Dominican missionaries in China about whether or not Chinese converts should be allowed to continue practicing traditional rites and ceremonies that were rooted in Confucianism, such as ancestor worship. The Jesuits said they should be allowed; the Dominicans said no.
We’ve Come this Way Before
Throughout history as various attempts have been made to introduce the gospel to China, a series of “perennial questions” have arisen regarding the relationship between the Christian faith and Chinese culture.
Relational and Cultural Renewal
Through Acknowledging the Multiformity of the Ru (Confucian) Tradition
Having read Wang Jun’s article “The Preeminence of Love in Chinese Families” in the most recent ChinaSource Quarterly (18.2), “Christian Ethics and Family Living in China,” I would like to respond with a few thoughts that I trust will be helpful, and that might open further dialogue on this important topic.
Chinese Urban Churches Engaging Culture
As urban churches in China face significant changes in the 21st century, will they effectively engage their own culture and reach out with the gospel cross-culturally?
Happy New Year
新年快乐！
Four Chinese characters to spark meaningful conversations during the Chinese New Year.