Christian Response to Some Chinese Traditional Practices

Very often when we become Christian, we do not know how to respond to some of the Chinese traditional practices at Wakes and Funeral, Wedding ceremony or during Lunar New Year celebration.

Should we bow or knee down before the living parents, ancestor’s or deceased picture? What rites or rituals can we take part or avoid? How do we decide it is cultural or religious? How can we participate meaningfully and be better witnesses in such circumstances?

Rev. Jerry Goh

He was pastor at The People’s Bible Church, Singapore for more than 12 years in various capacities. He is presently writing his doctoral dissertation at Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky, USA and teaching for a term as Adjunct in Singapore Bible College.