by Dr Roland Chia | Sep 30, 2024 | Pulse
Pulse 30 September 2024 The evangelical Christians who support former president Donald Trump have often been characterised as adherents of ‘Christian nationalism’. This label is often associated with the religious far-right in the West, those whose religious...
by Dr Roland Chia | Sep 16, 2024 | Pulse
Pulse 16 September 2024 During his recent visit to Singapore, Pope Francis took part in an interreligious dialogue with young people at the Catholic Junior College. This event, which drew a crowd of 600 participants, was also attended by religious leaders of the...
by Dr Roland Chia | Sep 2, 2024 | Pulse
Pulse 2 September 2024 On 16 February 2024, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a stunning ruling that embryos created through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) are to be considered as children. The case involved three couples who underwent IVF treatment at a fertility...
by Dr Roland Chia | Aug 19, 2024 | Pulse
Pulse 19 August 2024 In his epistle, which was addressed to ‘the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad’, James has some definitive things to say about the Christian’s attitude to anger. He urges Christians to ‘be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become...
by Dr Roland Chia | Aug 5, 2024 | Pulse
Pulse 5 August 2024 In June 2024, The Straits Times published an article about deathbots entitled ‘An Eerie “Digital Afterlife” Is No Longer Science Fiction.’ Through the use of virtual reality technology and AI, it is now possible for the bereaved to interact with...
by Dr Roland Chia | Jul 29, 2024 | Pulse
Pulse 29 July 2024 One of the most significant virtues that has energised and shaped the Olympics since its founding in 776 BCE is respect. In the spirit of the Olympics, which strives for integrity and excellence, the virtue of respect is extremely important in...
