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Aftershock
A Film Review
“Earthquake in China” Whenever these words are heard, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the devastation in Sichuan province that took place in 2008. But for those who are old enough to have been around for it, they’ll also think of the Tangshan earthquake of 1976. The magnitude 7.5 quake claimed the lives of 240,000 people who lived in the industrial city of Tangshan, located 140 kilometers away from Beijing. This tragic event in history is the starting point in director Feng Xiaogang’s film Aftershock.
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Why I Would Not Become a Christian
Reflections on God and Culture
[…] to read. Here you will find the brutally honest soul of a contemporary mainland Chinese mind, who views the West— and the Christian religion—from a 20th century non- western perspective. You may not be ready for what you will find. A former Marxist philosopher who is now living in the United States, his words will […]
Taking Another Look at the Chinese Dragon
Chinese Christians are not only receivers of traditional culture but also reformers of contemporary culture and creators of emerging culture. When reflecting on the complex relationship between the gospel and culture, we need a grand and holistic Christian worldview, capable of carrying the gospel’s tolerance of, challenge for, and renewal of culture.
Chinese Christians and the Chinese Zodiac
Idolatry or a Cultural Artifact?
[…] Chinese sexagenary cycle (干支紀年), and that the twelve animals correspond to the twelve Earthly Branches (地支), with the animals serving as symbols of the Earthly Branches. People use twelve animals, namely rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig, to mark the year of birth. For example, if a […]
Dragons: Friend or Foe?
Reflections on the Year of the Dragon
[…] manifestation of that ancient serpent, who has deceived the Chinese people into honoring it. A Chinese student of mine once told me about a dragon toy he used to play with as a child. One day, a Christian woman visited his home, and upon seeing the toy, abruptly took it away and destroyed it. […]
From Auspicious Dragon to Christian Devil
The Metamorphosis of Myth into Faith
[…] cultural and linguistic sensitivity when interpreting Scripture. Rev. Chow notes that the word “dragon” is problematic because it represents a mythical creature unseen by either Eastern or Western civilizations. Equating these two mythologies is like attempting to align the North and South poles—an act that creates an infinite clash and leads to many unnecessary […]
Dragons and Devotion: Bridging Cultural Heritage with Christian Faith
I am not Chinese, and yet I was so helped by this exploration of the Year of the Dragon. And I realize that for my Chinese Christian brothers and sisters this series of articles may have produced a much deeper sense of relief than mine. For this I am grateful and looking forward to an […]
ZGBriefs | January 16, 2020
<p><strong>China can't rule out new virus spreading between humans</strong> (January 15, 2020, <em>CBS News</em>)<br /> The possibility that a new virus in central China could spread between humans cannot be ruled out, though the risk of transmission at the moment appears to be low, Chinese officials said Wednesday.</p>
Towards Authentic Contextualization
A Reader Responds
That this non-Western contextualizing will leave many of our Western theologies and “brands” diminished or transformed could encourage us to repent for the scandal of our divisions…and to redouble our efforts to fulfill one of the final earthly prayers of Jesus that “we all be one.”