Asian Americans

Why “Chinese Virus” Is a Racist Phrase

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Reformed Margins 5 Comments Asian Americans, coronavirus, COVID-19, President Trump, racism, speech act theory

Is it racist to call COVID-19 a “Chinese Virus”? Using Speech Act Theory and the Doctrine of Scripture, Timothy Isaiah Cho demonstrates why we must be so careful with our language.

Culture & Identity

3 Reasons The Church Needs Asian American and Other Minority Voices

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Faith Chang 0 Comments American Church, Asian Americans, Crazy Rich Asians, culture, local church, minority, missions, voice

I’ve gotten glimpses of God’s good purposes in making me both Chinese and American. And I’m convinced one of the most important reasons has been to equip me for service in his Kingdom.

Culture & Identity

Why We Liked Crazy Rich Asians So Much

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 Faith Chang 9 Comments Asian Americans, chinese, Crazy Rich Asians, culture, movie

One reason why so many Asian-Americans enjoyed Crazy Rich Asians and one implication for ministry in the church.

Culture & Identity Theology & Scripture

Sabbath as Activism: Undermining the Model Minority Myth

June 2, 2017June 3, 2017 Joe Kim 0 Comments Asian Americans, Brueggeman, Ellen Wu, model minority, pulling oneself up by their bootstraps, rest, Sabbath, work

Asian Americans are often stereotyped as The Model Minority. The problem is that this stereotype is a destructive myth. It hurts all parties that are involved. The activism inherent in Sabbath is it’s antidote.