I’m so flattered to have been given a Thinking Blogger Award although I’m not so sure how much I deserve it. But thanks, Bob, for thinking that I’m thinking! It’s nice to know at least someone thinks so. And apparently, I’m a:

Theologian and stand-up comedian with an intense interest in contextual theology and lately, I heard, Asian theology (but that's probably more imposed upon him). The same intensity is seen in the way in which he shares these ideas and thoughts.

Well, with my intense interest in contextual theology and my being Asian, I guess I can’t escape any of my theological construction being categorised as Asian theologies – and of course, being tainted with humungous Western fingerprints because of my colonialised family background (sigh, I agonise over that).

There are just four other people I'd like to pass this award on to, since several others have already been tagged together with me:

1. Very Lord Alwyn Lau the Poster of Great Moderns
I have no better way to describe Alwyn than calling him a brother who's an "ally". He talks of the most unlikely things and identifies the most unsightly things of life. Sheer brilliance. Definitely PhD material. If you have a million buckaroos and are on a lookout for a PhD scholarship candidate, he's the one. Here's a secret: he even talks some theological stuff I have no idea about! He's the reason why I think I'm not overtly intellectual.

2. Her Grace Willful Sunflower, the Princess of Wails
Now, this girl is something. Okay, yes, she wails. A LOT. But that doesn't mean she's not thinking. It just means she thinks coherently but doesn't act upon her thoughts (the greater decisive factor for her daily behaviour pattern is her feelings). And yet, read the way she analyses issues - you go, girl.

3. His Most Serene Highness Lord Hedonese the Proclaimer of Divine Intervention
Hedonese used to post his thoughts and academic writings but has been rather quiet recently, save for some publicity material for conferences which he frequently posts up. I enjoy reading the stuff he writes; having different theological positions on certain issues doesn't deter me from enjoying the deep reflections of another brother. So, Hedonese, where have you been? I've been waiting to read more...

4. His Imperial Majesty Justbk the Idle of London
Okay, he's not exactly idle. I think he can get pretty busy, judging by the frequency of his posts (or lack thereof). But when he does post something, it's always worth a read and ceaselessly thoughtful. I certainly think he should post more, but I think he's got a life.

Anyway, guys (and gal), here's what you need to do in acceptance of this friendly award:

1. If, and only if, you get tagged, write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you think;

2. Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme,

3. Optional: Proudly display the 'Thinking Blogger Award' (like the one above) with a link to the post that you wrote (here is an alternative gold version if silver doesn't fit your blog).

Also, please make sure you pass this list of rules to the blogs you are tagging.