On this that I think would be important is around why is seems that so many Asian Americans seems to be attracted to a more “conservative” style of faith. I have my own ideas regarding issues of work ethic, achievement issues, etc., but I would assume that there would be some “radicals” who questions the church’s ability to deal with issues of social justice and the public square.

I posted some random thoughts about this:
http://www.apaforprogress.org/drupal/node/107

Take care,
Bruce

1) how the generation/language/culture gap gets interwoven with the faith gap where your faith is different from that of your parents/elders — i.e. our worldviews are different not just because we believe in different religions but because we come from different life experiences

2) different perspectives/spheres/identities when it comes to ministry where your faith is the same as that of your parents/elders but your practical application of it might be markedly different — i.e. second generation more likely to have a pan-Asian, multi-cultural, “change the world” perspective on work and life, first generation more likely to have an allegiance to the home culture and to working hard to “make it” for your family

Hope that helps. Let me know how it goes, and I hope to dialogue with you again soon!