Opinion

There can be no doubt that in the past few decades, great strides have been made in increasing the overall public awareness of mental health issues such as dementia. This is in no small measure due to the efforts of governments, non-government organisations and advocacy groups.

America and Israel's war with Iran has caused excitement among some evangelical Christians for all the wrong reasons. The conflict has led them to believe that biblical end-time prophecies are being fulfilled right before their eyes.

Wars in the Middle East often see a spike in apocalyptic fever, particularly when the conflicts involve Israel. In popular understanding of "the end times", Christ will return after the cataclysmic battle of Armageddon between an unbelieving world and Israel.

On 18 October 2025, BBC published an interesting article on its website entitled "People are using AI to talk to God." It states that "Worshippers from all the world's major religions are experimenting with chatbots."

Generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT have become indispensable tools for students across Singapore, helping with everything from essay ideation to concept explanations. But their widespread use raises critical questions about academic integrity and over-reliance on technology

Approach Wesley Methodist Church (WMC), and you'll be greeted by lush foliage, cheery blooms and a sense that this is where God's handiwork is celebrated.

A friend of mine whom I met in Junior College (JC) is no stranger to bullying. He is diagnosed with mild Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and though bright and highly gifted, he would sometimes be bullied and made fun of because of his social awkwardness.

As we approach the final weeks and months of 2025, we find ourselves in a world that continues to be darkened by pain, suffering and uncertainty. It is a world burdened by wars and buffeted on all sides by a myriad of existential threats.