LGBT Issue

In Taiwan, the LGBT issue is being examined within the churches and in the society, just as what is happening worldwide. It is highly controversial.

Byline: Chai Yu-Mei

Translator: Chen Szu-Ying

Anti-Nuclear Policy

In this 1992 PCT statement, it opposed nuclear energy because it was not safe. It also caused problems for the nuclear waste disposal. The PCT therefore called for the use of renewable energy and a change of life-style by reducing energy consumption. The three visitors noted that in the ecumenical movement few churches have adopted such a policy. In fact, none of the churches in North East Asia has done so. In the WCC, it has a clear statement against nuclear weapons, but it had not been able to adopt an anti-nuclear energy policy. The PCT position was hailed by the visitors to be courageous, prophetic and visionary. 

Dr. Hsu, Victor Wan-Chi

Associate General Secretaries of PCT

Youth Poverty Issue

In Taiwan, the young people born after 1980s are often referred to as the "strawberry generation". It means that they are like strawberries, which look delicious and beautiful but easily collapse. Also, the media often describe Taiwanese youth as being irresponsible at work and only looking for a good time. 

Byline: Tseng Want-Yu

Translator: Lu Chi-Feng

Future of Taiwan

The PCT remembers well the controversial re-entry of the China Christian Council (CCC) into the WCC in 1991. The CCC had the impudence to ask the PCT to change its name as a condition for the CCC return to the WCC. 

Dr. Hsu, Victor Wan-Chi

Associate General Secretaries of PCT