Publications

Paperback: 402 pages
Publisher: Scripture Union (2002)
ISBN: 9839843338

Live and Let Live

A Christian Perspective on Biotechnology

Editorial Reviews

Book Description
This is the age of cutting edge biotechnology. With the completion of the mapping of the human genome in 2000, we are poised for a great leap in life-changing biotechnological discoveries and innovations. Some of the many issues Christians shall face at the dawning of the 21st Century are:

• When does a human life begin?
• Is abortion allowed?
• Should Christian couples consider In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) or ‘test tube babies’ for their infertility problem?
• Should we allow ‘embryo reduction’ if there are too many embryos in successful IVF?
• What shall we do about ‘spare embryos’?
• What is therapeutic and reproductive cloning?
• Should human cloning be allowed?
• Is a ‘human’ clone a human being?
• Shall we allow embryonic stem cell research to continue?
• What are the promises of stem cell research?
• How will the practice of medicine be changed by new discoveries in biotechnology?
• Will you like to grow a new heart?
• Should scientist be allowed to make changes or ‘improve’ the human blueprint?
• Design your own baby?
• What is human eugenics?

The Bible does not give specific answers to these questions. Using biblical principles, this book seeks to help Christians to understand and be informed about these issues. Some of these questions may sound like science fiction. We have seen the way the silicon revolution of computers; mobile phones and the Internet have changed our lives within a decade. The biotechnology revolution has already begun. We are just beginning to experience its effect. We are living in ‘interesting times’.

Product Details

Paperback: 98 pages
Publisher: Kairos Research Centre Sdn Bhd (June 2006)
ISBN: 9839506080

Book Review and Comments

SKS Books Online (Singapore)

Synopsis from SKS Books:

"Informed minds, hearts on fire and who are contemplatives in action".

Bold...visionary...words on a mission.

In this new book by bible teacher and writer Alex Tang, he brings to the grind the many presuppositions undergirding the modern biotechnological revolution which has inundated the postmodern world.

Written from the perspective of a Christian and a practicing medical doctor in the area of paediatrics; be engaged with the related issues of abortion, stem cell research, reproductive cloning, etc.

A daring and modest attempt to think as a Christian on the pervading culture of our times.

Spiritual Formation on the Run

Meditations to Build a Busy Life

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Many of us live life on the run. But busyness is not an excuse to neglect the spiritual formation of our souls. In fact the busier we are, the more we need spiritual formation. This book allows us to practice lectio divina, which is the Latin for spiritual reading. Lectio divina opens us up to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives and instills in us the disciplines of reading/listening, meditating, praying and contemplation. Short and crisp, the meditations and stories in this practical and thought-provoking book will give you focus in your life, rejuvenate your soul and draw you closer to God.

About the Author
Alex Tang is a consultant paediatrician in private practice and director of Kairos Spiritual Formation Ministries in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. He earned his medical degrees from Malaysia and the United Kingdom and his theological degrees from Malaysia and the United States. Alex is active as a Bible teacher, preacher, blogger, spiritual director and writer. His personal passion is to nurture disciples of Jesus Christ to develop informed minds, hearts on fire and contemplative actions.

Product Details

Paperback: 169 pages
Publisher: Armour Publishing Pte Ltd; 1st edition (January 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9814222895
ISBN-13: 978-9814222891

Comments

"your Spiritual Formation on the Run, which in both inspiring and enlightening. Chapter 35 is particularly thought-provoking!"

Dr. Tan Kim Sai.
Principal,
Malaysia Bible Seminary.

"It's a great book! I love it and I will now be disciplined and take my time reading it the way the author recommends! "

Paul Long
Pastor
Kelston Community in Kelston
New Zealand
Paul Long's Rambling

More of Pastor Paul Long's reflections using this book

Why the Hulk should be Red not Green

How expensive is your church?

How heavy is your burden?

Shout to the world

The silence in the noise

Omission and Commission

A Burning Bush

Just do it

"Beware the Dark Side" and "You become what you do"

"I am beginning to read this book at once; I know it will make me think and reflect and also that it will be interesting as I have read other books and reflections by Dr. Alex Tang. I have no hesitation about adding this book to my list of books for Spiritual Reading."

Dr Helen Rosenthal RSCJ
Coordinator of Spirituality Studies
School of Theology and Ministry
St. Thomas University
United States of America
Reflections of an RSCJ

Tending the Seedbeds (contributor)

Educational Perspectives on Theological Education in Asia

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
This volume explores the educational perspectives on the task of Christian theological education. It is designed to stimulate the thinking of leaders in theological training institutions and to motivate critical reflection on current practice, in order to enhance the effectiveness of the instituitons in equipping people for relevant ministry and leadership of the church.

Product Details

Paperback: 306 pages
Publisher: Asia Theological Association; 1st edition (2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 978719480327
ISBN-13: 978-971-94803-2-7

Articles Contributed to Asia Beacon

1. How to Raise a GENIUS child (April/May 2004)

2. Can Christians Practice Tai-Chi? (Feb/March 2004)

3. Getting Under the Skin of Depression (August/Sept 2003)

4. The Christian and Depression (vol. 31/1 1999)

5. To Clone or Not to Clone (August/September 2002)

6. Christians Concerns on Cloning (October/Nov 2002)

7. Assisted Suicide (June/July 2002)

8. The Fast Alternatives: Myth and Fallacies (vol. 31/4 1999)

9. Someone To Watch Over Me (vol.31/5 1999)

10. Are You Ready for the Next Millennium? (vol.31/6 1999)

11. Beyond 2000: Our Spiritual Journey (Dec 2000/Jan 2001)

12. One Flow Over The Spider's Web ( August/Sept 2000)

13. Riding the Winds of Change (June/July 2001)

14. Blogging for God (April/May 2006)

15. Understanding the Darkness Within (Aug/Sept 2006)

16. Thou Shalt Not Covet (Aug/Sept 2006)

17. The Caffeine-Driven Life (Oct 2006/Jan 2007)

18. The Divine Suffering of God (April/May 2007)

19. The Prophecies come true at the Birth of Christ: What Christmas teaches me about God (Dec 07- Jan 08)

20. Not Just For Monks (Feb-Mar 2008)

21. Illness and the Human Psyche (June/July 2008)

22. Biomedical Ethical Decision Making (Dec 2008/Jan 2009)

Articles published in Understanding the Modern World Through Christian Eyes (Kairos Research Centre)

1. Please Let Me Die…I Have the Right to Take My Life (April 2004)

The Great Commission: Building Movements Everywhere (Malaysia Campus Crusade for Christ)

1. 'Please let me die...' (March 2006)

2. Mentoring and Spiritual Formation (March 2007)

3. Conflicts in the Church (September 2007)

Journal of Asian Evangelical Theology

1. A Critical Evaluation of the Use of Genesis 1 in the Creation Evolution Debate (13:1 June, 2005)

The Ooze

1. Understanding Spiritual Formation (17 January 2007)

2. The House with the Golden Windows (21 March 2007)

ESPress: The English Speaking Presbytery magazine

1. Spiritual Formation of Our Souls (June 2005)

2. A Fishing Story (September 2005)

3. Busy, Busy, Busy (January 2006)

4. Sorry, We're Closed! (May 2006)

5. The Caffeine Driven Life (October 2006)

6. Hands (April 2007)

7. The Habit of Familiarity (September 2007)

8. The Religious KISS (December 2007)

9. Seven Reasons Why I Like the Apostle Paul (October 2008)

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