Are Hawaii citizens more or less or the same “religious” as compared to pre-Statehood society, during the Territory? How did religion change for post-WW II Japanese-Americans? Are churches and temples more or less important drivers of social change? Is the Native Hawaiian religion gaining adherents? How does religion relate to questions of rights and sovereignty? […]
Celibacy in Religion – The (Im)Purity of Priesthood
Roy Tjioe and Gregg Kinkley (Lay Leader of the Congregation Sof MAARAV) join Crystal Kwok on Kwok Talk to discuss the relevance of celibacy in religion, sexual impacts of organized spirituality, and the future of priesthood regulations. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]
The Fight for Death With Dignity
Kaui Lucas and Raya Salter highlight SB 1129, the Medical Aid in Dying Bill, or Death with Dignity, a bill pending in the 2017 legislature. They give a history of the bill and the status of similar bills around the nation. Blake Oshiro, of Capitol Consultants of Hawaii, John Radcliffe, of Capitol Consultants of Hawaii, […]
Living Through China’s Labor Camp with Jennifer Zeng
Host Hon Jiang talks with Jennifer Zeng, journalist, writer, and human rights activist about her physical and mental torture in China’s labor camp for her belief in Falun Gong, and she came out to tell her experience to the world. Her compelling and inspiring personal story is the subject of the award-winning film “Free China: […]
Buddhism in Myanmar with Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd
Host Hong Jiang speaks with Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd (Associate Professor, Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies) to discuss the role and impact of Buddhism in Myanmar. Tune in every Tuesday for Asia in Review with Hong Jiang. SUBSCRIBE to Think Tech Hawaii: http://bit.ly/17mOBf5 VISIT our Website: http://thinktechhawaii.com Like Think Tech Hawaii on FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/thinktechhawaii […]
Tibetan Buddhism Practices in Hawaii with Patricia Masters
Host Hong Jiang speaks with Dr. Patricia Masters (Assistant Director, Equity & Diversity, University of Hawaii at Manoa) about the origin, practices and beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism. The host for this episode was Hong Jiang. The host for this episode was Hong Jiang. The host for this episode was Hong Jiang. The host for this […]
Living from the Reality of Our Connectedness with Roger Epstein
Host Hong Jiang speaks with Roger Epstein about energy, the essence of humanity and the threads that connect us all. The host for this episode was Hong Jiang. The host for this episode was Hong Jiang. The host for this episode was Hong Jiang. The host for this episode was Hong Jiang.
Christmas and Chanukah: Similarities and Differences
It has been 59 years since the last time that Christmas and Chanukah fell on Dec. 25. Is this a message that we must begin the healing in our local communities, in our country, in our world? That we must come together rather than divide? That we must give rather than take? What do these […]
Inclusive Orthodoxy and End of Life Choices
Bishop Randolph Sykes of the Interfaith Alliance of Hawaii joins Marsha Joyner for a conversation about the options and choices of the end of life through the view of the Inclusive Orthodox Church. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]
Responding to the Jerusalem Massacre with Rebbetzin Pearl Krasnjansky
Guest Host Jay Fidell speaks with Rebbetzin Pearl Krasnjansky (Chabad of Hawaii) about the recent massacre in Israel and the implications for the world. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay […]