Sin, Multiplicity & Relation
Dr Matthew Tan draws from Henri de Lubac and C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters to reflect on how multiplicity sabotages our relationships.
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Graphics & Augustine: the lust to be dominated
Photoshop and domination in the digital age: Dr Matthew Tan reflects on the link between our modern day manipulation of graphics and St Augustine’s City of God.
Zizek, the Christian Revolution & So On…
What could Christians possibly learn from a popular marxist philosopher? Dr Matthew Tan reflects on some interesting points made by the ‘Elvis’ of philosophy, Slavoj Zizek.
Chesterton & the Pagan Ideal
Dr Matthew Tan provides Chesterton’s response to the idea that Western culture is returning to paganism.
The State as Confessor: a view from George Orwell
Reflecting on the book Torture and Eucharist by William Cavanaugh and an essay written by George Orwell, Dr Matthew Tan explores how ecclesial language and practice are often taken up by the state.
Faith in the Church of Facebook
At the Theology and Communications Conference 2014 at the University of Santa Clara, California, Dr Matthew Tan presents this paper entitled Faith in the Church of Facebook: the Riddle of Space and Time.
Pain & Logos
Dr Matthew Tan reflects on how Christ sheds light on the order of the universe, and in particular, the meaning of pain and suffering.
Outrageous Fortunes & Divine Providence
As we reflect on the year so far, we might find it to be one filled with struggles and pain. Dr Matthew Tan explores how the tears we shed can bring fruit…