Thumbs up to Abdeali

This is from the article, Muslim invites Catholic nuns and friends from other religions to break Ramadan fast, in the Catholic News (Singapore) by Daniel Tay.

On Sep 8, instead of breaking fast with other Muslims, Abdeali invited friends from other religions to join him in iftar, the evening meal after fasting. The gathering that evening at the Muslim Kidney Action Association included at least four Canossian sisters, a Methodist bishop, several Buddhist monks, a Hindu swami, a Taoist priest, a Jain monk and two Brahma Kumaris.

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Size of 203 wells

This is from the article, Journey for peace - Christian peacemaker team travels to philippines to promote harmony, by Linda Leicht in News-Leader.com about contamination near an old military base in the Philippines.

It was that water, from 203 contaminated wells around the base — the size of the country of Singapore — that caused Crizel's leukemia, her mother said.

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Small and tiny, but...

This is from the article, Singapore Takes on a World Mission, in CBN News by George Thomas about growing Christian communities.

Singapore maybe a small country, home to some four million people. But today, the tiny island has some two thousand short-term and long-term missionaries scattered around the world.

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From virtually unheard of to the whole world knows

This is from the article, Singapore: Top Official Says Terror Fugitive Likely Still In Singapore, from Associated Press on the escape of the al-Qaida-linked Jemaah Islamiyah leader, Mas Selamat.

Security breaches are virtually unheard of in tightly policed Singapore, an island nation of 4 million people that is a 45-minute boat ride from Indonesia where Mas Selamat is alleged to have links with militant groups.

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Among the targets

This is from the article, Graduating from high school to al-Qaida; Conclusion of a two-part series, in The Niagara Fall Reviews by John Robbins.

Still, despite his earlier admissions to taking part in a foiled plot to blow up U.S. embassies in Singapore and Manila, Jabarah was unable to bring himself to denounce bin Laden and unwilling to accept being described by federal prosecutors as a "deadly serious terrorist."

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Many Muslims live here

This was from the article, The Muslim News Awards for Excellence shortlist, in The Muslim News.

Karen Armstrong is an author who writes extensively on religion. A former nun who describes herself as a ‘freelance monotheist’, she has advanced the theory that fundamentalism in religion is a response to and a product of modern culture. Ever since 9/11 she has been in demand all over the world as a speaker and writer to explain Islam and ‘religious fundamentalism’. Last year these visits included trips to Malaysia, Turkey, Jordan, Singapore, and Egypt, where she received an Al Ahzar award for services to Islam. Among the numerous books she has authored are: the best-selling A History of God, Muhammad: Prophet for Our Time, and Islam: A Short History.

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In this case, one is better than none or more.

This is from the article, Local builder, teacher to leave for mission trip, in Cleveland Daily Banner by Joe Brooks about Andrew Frazier's family following God’s call to serve as missionaries in Singapore.

“ICS is the only international Christian school in the country of Singapore. It is a pre-k through 12th grade school of about 400 students,” Tracy said.

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Wandering alone in a variety of spirituality

This is from the article, The Community of More, a personal story by Bill Ashlock in FAITH HOUSE Manhattan blog.

Today my life floats between California (my home of homes), Singapore (my home of work), and New York City (my home of hope). In Singapore, I am energized by the confluence of cultures, spirituality, and people. It is a wonderful mix. Individuals, religious thoughts, and institutions respected and held in honor. Yet, people still wander alone.

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