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What if Christianity was a lie?

Many years back, a friend told me casually, ā€œGod lives by faith.ā€ At the time, I thought that madeĀ sense. I thought it was rather clever. It did have a ring of truth to it. And it seemed...

Culture

What is Section 377A, and why should it matter to you?

ā€œBefore we are carried away by what other societies do, I think it’s wiser for us to observe the impact of radical departures from traditional norms on early movers,ā€ said Prime Minister...

Culture

Who are you dressing for?

My generation is driven by the need for relevance. The wow factor is also crucial. Our fingers are always on the pulse of what the latest trends are in any industry, whether it’s technology,...

Culture

Is sex a ā€œbasic needā€ in life?

I picked up a fascinating but quite troubling premise inĀ Rice Media’s article on the Truelove.is movement. By all means read the entire article if you wish ā€“ one troubling premise unmaketh...

Culture

Are we living as though Jesus will never return?

I recall my pre-wedding photoshoot, where my then-fiancƩ and I were made to walk down a path in the midst of a rustic forest area. We were instructed by our photographer to show that we were...

Culture

You don’t have to compare

Each of us has a lane to run in. Whether you’re a parent, student or a team member, we have a unique lane to run in that belongs to us. You have a role that only you can perform! Think of it in...

Culture

Should I believe in ghosts?

Do ghosts exist? That was the question in the Thir.st office the other day. An intern had shared about his experiences of waking up with inexplicable scratches on his back for almost a whole year. We...

Culture

Stay woke but keep dreaming, Singapore

I have a dream for Singapore. Which is funny because I live in a generation that’s so steeped in sociopolitical correctness, it’s better not to declare dreams for your nation in case some...

Culture

Even if I don’t speak English, I’m just the same as you

Last year, I watched a local play with a friend titledĀ Grandmother Tongue. It was about the loss of heritage ā€“ dialect specifically ā€“ among Chinese Singaporeans since independence, and the...