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Why not more Orthodoxy in China? (or) Reflections on journey through China, part VII
The third goal for my journey through China was to understand better the state of the Christian church in China. Part of that goal was to find Orthodox Christians. Kallistos Ware in his book The Orthodox Way provides a list … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Orthodoxy, Personal, Travel
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China’s ticking time bomb (or) Reflections on journey through China, part VI
This will be short. It was moderately big news last week when China overtook Japan to become the number two largest economy in the world. The United States is still number one although it is predicted that within ten years … Continue reading
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Cities as place of life and culture or fear and death (or) Reflections on journey through China, part V
Cities. Several times this website has addressed the significant divide between city and country. I am convinced it is right now the single most important dividing line in both American society and Chinese society. Although perhaps for different reasons. In … Continue reading
Posted in Ethnicity and race, Personal, Society and Culture, Travel
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Religion and religious freedom in China (or) Reflections on journey through China, part V
Okay that was Christianity. What about religion in general? During my long visit with Chinese Christians in the house church in Beijing they expressed concern that: the Chinese government is actively promoting/supporting Buddhism and even Islam some people want Buddhism … Continue reading
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Christianity and religious freedom in China (or) Reflections on journey through China, part IV
Complicated. Changing. Encouraging. Those three words encapsulate what Chinese Christians shared with me concerning religious freedom and the state of the Christian church in China. The third of my three goals for the trip through China was to observe first … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Practice, Christianity, Ministry, Religion, Travel
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Africa draws closer to China – but not to America
Two things from my journey through China. One of my friends teaches Chinese to foreign students at Northwestern A and F University in Yangling (an hour from Xi’an), Shaanxi province. Apparently the African Student Association organized a big party/cultural celebration. … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Education, Internationals, News, Politics, Travel
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What I did not like about China (or) Reflections on journey through China, part II
I have much more to write about what I like and/or admire about China. But in the meantime and out of fairness let me list a few things that I did not like. When one visits another nation with a … Continue reading
What China can teach us (or) Reflections on journey through China, part I
Sorry about not posting much – during my journey through China or even the first week after getting back. Trip back was a bit rough. Was awake for about 30+ hours straight. Sleep schedule was royally fouled up. And pretty … Continue reading
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POEM – Lao Shan haiku II
Rooster talks with me. What are you doing today? Walking in the rain. – 2010/06/10
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POEM – Lao Shan haiku I
Through the bamboo path Only wet grass remembers Friend of Lao Mountain. – 2010/06/10
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