Many who know me well know that I have a special interest in China. Many who know me even better know that my parents were part of the Chinese diaspora in Burma (known to some as Myanmar). Ironically, until recently, I have taken up little interest in the disasters that have recently rocked the Asian world. Perhaps it was due to the busyness involved in planning a wedding and attending a honeymoon. Or maybe I needed to devote more time to nurture a new marriage while balancing the other demands of life. I remained quite disinterested until the company I work for part-time did something like this (see link):
My CEO explains in his blog the very essence of Liferay’s existence: bless others as we too are blessed. That is what I want all non-Christian institutions to embrace. It is the gospel message. It is the Abrahamic calling. In fact, it really lies at the core of why us humans were made.
This reminds me of the parable of the good Samaritan. Aside from religious and cultural status, what makes the Samaritan different from the others? The others were too busy with other things. The others were too much in love with their own lives to sacrifice some of their precious time to love one who was in need. The others are me.
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