# Roundup: Oh Jae Shik, Middle East, spirituality, Fiji, Tolkien

> Dr Oh Jae Shik, a renowned ecumenical leader, who was described by many as the backbone of community organising (CO) in Asia, has passed away in Seoul on January 3. He was 80.

7 January 2013 · News

Canonical: https://insights1.uca.org.au/articles/roundup-oh-jae-shik-middle-east-spirituality-fiji-tolkien/

## Oh Jae Shik passes away in Seoul

Dr Oh Jae Shik, a renowned ecumenical leader, who was described by many as the backbone of community organising (CO) in Asia, has passed away in Seoul on January 3. He was 80.

## Middle East Christian winter

Attacks on Christian communities from Iraq to Egypt undermine the region’s struggle for broader freedoms.

## Spiritual but not religious

The search for meaning can be exhausting.

## Fiji Methodist church turns a new leaf

New leaders of Fiji’s largest Christian denomination — the Methodist Church — who take up their roles this year want to work closely with the government.

## Did Tolkien write ‘Christian’ fantasy novels?

Yes and no.