https://www.scmp.com/rss/331093/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Christian expansionism in Southeast Asia has generally flown under the radar for several reasons. There are demographic limits to the growth of Christianity. With the exception of the Philippines, it is a minority faith in all Southeast Asian countries. In Malaysia, Brunei, and, to some extent, Singapore, the growth of the Christian community is capped by the size of their Chinese communities. These limits may have compelled churches to look beyond their shores. Churches and Christian... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3038665/why-christian-expansionism-quiet-storm-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3038665/why-christian-expansionism-quiet-storm-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Nov 2019 23:45:07 +0000 The joyous congregation falls into a quiet hush as the music fades away. With an outstretched arm, the sharply suited pastor strides across the stage holding a microphone, giving thanks to God and calling for his presence to fill the hall. Almost in unison, the congregation around me, a significant portion of whom are young ethnic-Chinese Indonesians, raise their hands in fervent concentration to echo their pastor’s call. It is hard to tell if the waft of cold air descending upon our skins is... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/2188599/christians-indonesia-retail-and-religion-are-intertwined?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/2188599/christians-indonesia-retail-and-religion-are-intertwined?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Mar 2019 02:00:27 +0000