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Book Description
A musing doctor? That's amusing. A very early meaning of the word 'muse' comes from the old French 'muser', to waste time. A doctor wasting his time from his chair? More amusing still! But we do know the correct meaning in English is that to muse is to ponder, reflect and gaze meditatively.

This books is a compilation of a doctor's musings of a faith journey- faith in God. Read his ponderings on the human drama of life in which he has sectioned into three areas; the daily life, the medical life and the spiritual life.

About the Author
Alex Tang MD is a Consultant Paediatrician in Johor Specialist Hospital in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Director of the Spiritual Formation Institute in Malaysia.

Product Details

Paperback: 90 pages
Publisher: Armour Publishing Pte Ltd (February 12, 2005)
ISBN: 9814138347

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Boldness , May 24, 2006

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Dr Alex reflects on the spiritual, daily and medical aspects of life.

In these reflections, he writes on how everyday life's situations are viewed from a Christian's perspective.

For example, can a Christian practise Taiji? How does one raise a genius child?

He also points out what is missing in church life in his topics, where relevant. In the chapter on 'Someone to watch over me', he sets out the rationale for spiritual direction and formation. On the medical side of life, he reflects on difficult subjects like euthanasia, depression and cloning - what is the Christian's response?

In choosing his topics, Dr Alex has shown a boldness in tackling issues of current interest and controversy.

Though the subjects may be controversial, he has shown the ability to simplify his arguments and is readable for everyone. However, one is not to be deceived; from the sources and references that

he provides, one can see the depth of his thoughts and research. The references are useful for any reader who wishes to pursue the subject himself.
Enjoyed it.

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A Good Day to Die

A Christian Perspective on Mercy Killing

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Book Description
Euthanasia or mercy killing is an emotive and controversial subject. Tremendous advances in medical sciences and biomechanical technologies have prolonged our lives. Unfortunately, these same knowledge and technologies have prolonged our dying. Many today struggle with the issue of euthanasia or mercy killing, either for themselves or for their loved ones. Alex Tang MD approaches this issue from different perspectives. He uses examples from patient case histories to illustrate his points. This book will help those who struggle with euthanasia or mercy killing to come to some resolution of death with dignity.

From the Publisher
"Today is a good day to die" is the rallying cry of the Klingons, a warrior race in the science fiction worlds of Star Trek. To the Klingons, what is important is glory and honour. To die in battle is to die with full honour and much glory. Hence the embracement of death. Even Christians have assimilated this culture, and live in fear of death though the Bible teaches us that there is nothing to fear. God in His sovereignty determines the times of our birth and of our death.If He has chosen that day for us to die, then it is a good day to die.

When we bring about our own death, however, the day of dying is not of God's choosing but of ours. Do we have the right to choose when we are die? Do we have the right to determine the way we are to die? And do we have the right to ask someone to kill us?

From the Back Cover
This book is the result of Dr.Tang's own experience of facing life-and-death issues and in it he explores theological, medical,ethical, moral and legal issues. He takes the reader from historical perspectives to contemporary issues that defy black-and-white definitions. Dr.Tang addresses some very thorny issues in euthanasia which he approaches from various angles. He contends that being contemporary is not necessarily being right.

Dr.Tang's extensively referenced book is timely indeed, at a time of rapidly increasing knowledge and understanding of the human body. It helps the Christian reader to make important decisions in an informed manner;decisions surrounding sickness and death.

--Datuk Dr, Alex Mathews Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist Chairman, Home Council of Malaysia Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF)

Product Details

Paperback: 133 pages
Publisher: Armour Publishing Pte Ltd (May 12, 2005)
ISBN: 9814138479

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Boldness, May 24, 2006

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The author dives into suicide, euthanasia, suffering, right to die and the biblical perspective on each of these topics, offering various angles, sources of references and thoughts on these topics.

Drawing on his own medical experience, he is bold in offering his own stance on these subjects, a rare peep into a medical doctor's mind on such matters. It is rare to have a doctor be so open in his or her stance on such matters.

Very readable, extensively researched with source references for the reader. Enjoyed it.

Asian Notes, Volume Two (contributor)

A Year's Devotional Bible Reading

Product Details

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

Live and Let Live

A Christian Perspective on Biotechnology

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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

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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.

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)

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)

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