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December 28, 2003

Christian Chinese

According to this article in the CSM, there are upwards of 90 million Christians in China today. I spoke to my new big ballin' friend the other day, and he has all the appearances of a man laughing his way to the bank. The two ideas are inseperable in my head.

But there is another.

The youth choir in one of China's government sanctioned churches in the southeastern city of Xiamen sings to a crowd of 3,000. Later, they dropped their hymn books and clapped gospel style.

When, in 1989 or so when I was dating Maiko Tashida, I was surprised to find that she practically freaked out over my vinyl. It was Confunkshun in particular that made her eyes go all dewey. I have since added to my understanding that the hunger of Asians for Western culture is more inclusive and respectful of black culture than we African Americans are accustomed to getting.

Remember Patti Labelle's 88 million records.

I am prone to imagine all manner of links between African Americans and Chinese. My friend R sees it between they and Natives. As they become real, it will be a beautiful thing. Lord help me, I have visions of riches.

Posted by mbowen at December 28, 2003 09:17 AM

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Posted by: George at December 28, 2003 07:37 PM