by ETHOS Institute | Mar 3, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
In recent years there has been a rash of books challenging Christianity in particular and religion in general. The authors of these books are sometimes referred to as the ‘new atheists’ and they are a motley crew of scientists, philosophers and freelance writers. Some...
by ETHOS Institute | Mar 3, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
The view that the sacrificial death of Christ on the cross has made available God’s salvation only to the elect is held by many Calvinists. They maintain that many Bible passages lend support to the doctrine of limited atonement. These theologians often cite Matthew...
by ETHOS Institute | Mar 3, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24). Since time immemorial philosophers and thinkers of every stripe have reflected on the meaning of justice. At around 380 BC, Plato wrote his magnificent...
by ETHOS Institute | Mar 3, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
Very few theological issues have been so contentious and hotly debated as the relationship between the Church and Israel. Wishing to preserve the integrity and significance of historical Israel (or the nation of Israel), some Christians have argued that God has...
by ETHOS Institute | Mar 3, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
There is no consensus on the interpretation of Exodus 20:4-6. Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians maintain that these verses refer not to Christian icons but pagan idols. According to this interpretation, the prohibition in verses 4-6 is profoundly related to that...
by ETHOS Institute | Mar 3, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
Recently, the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) distributed a consultation paper on the Status of Children Bill jointly prepared by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) to various organisations, including the National...
