Similar Posts
The Writing on the Wall: Media, Technology and the Judgement of the Gods
According to legend, Thamus, the King of the Egyptian pantheon, criticised the god, Theuth, for his invention of writing. Far from being a positive development in human history, Thamus viewed it as a dangerous new technology that would lead to the impoverishment of memory and consciousness. The God of the Bible appears to have had…
Lead for Life (L4L) 2023/24 Year 1 Launch
All the best to our new cohort of Lead for Life 2023 students starting on their Year 1 journey!
Faith@Work Career Talk: Living Life to the Full
Want to serve your community? Dr. Kevin Lau is an active participant of various community services and charity work. He currently serves as a Steering Committee Member of the HKSAR Government Child Development Fund, Member of the HKSAR Government Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Board, Member of the HKSAR Government Industry Training Advisory Committee (Elderly…
The Power of Meditation: Peace Within and Peace in the World
Synopsis: How can we find quietness amidst the uncertainty we face in Hong Kong? How can meditation help our emotional health under the pressure of university life and lead to peace between people of different beliefs? Come and discover how you can practice a simple and powerful daily meditation for personal and organisational transformation. Speaker…
Is Justice Possible? – Distinguished Lecture
In the West, men and women have often believed that we can achieve true justice in our societies. Those in the East have been more pessimistic. Drawing on his new book, True Paradox, and on recent justice movements in Hong Kong and the U.S., Prof. David Skeel will explore Christianity’s radical challenge to both perspectives. David…
Faith In Social Enterprise: Does It Make A Difference?
Many social enterprises are motivated by faith-based agents. The forum explores the relationship between religious beliefs and social enterprise. Participants: Dr Michael Hodson is a PhD economist and was formerly senior economist at the UK Government’s Radio Telecommunications Agency and also headed up the government’s business enterprise programme reform. Runs his own firm and worked as…
