Public Figure Profiles

Moses Tay

Moses Tay Leng Kong is a retired Singaporean Anglican bishop. He was the 7th Bishop of Singapore from 1982 to 1999 and the first Archbishop of the Province of Anglican Church in South East Asia from 1996 to 2000.

Tay was educated in medicine at the University of Singapore. He practiced medicine in Malaysia for eight years.

He was Dean of the Diocese of Singapore (1974-1982). In 1982, Tay was installed as the 7th Bishop of Singapore. On 2 February 1996, he was installed as archbishop of Province of South East Asia.In early 1982, he was posted as director of the Tan Tock Seng Hospital, following the career path that the Ministry of Health had charted, but a few months later tendered his resignation to be appointed as the Bishop of Singapore.Philip Jenkins notes that when Tay visited Stanley Park in Vancouver in the early 1990s, he was deeply troubled by the totem poles he saw there. He concluded that "as artifacts of an alien religion, these were idols possessed by evil spirits, and they required handling by prayer and exorcism." Jenkins goes on to suggest that this behavior "horrified the local Anglican church," which "regarded exorcism as an absurd superstition."Tay was involved in founding the Anglican Mission in the Americas in the late 1990s to give support to orthodox Anglicans in North America. He was involved in the consecration of Chuck Murphy and John H. Rogers Jr. as their bishops in 2000.Tay was one of the most outspoken voices in the Anglican Communion in opposition to the theological liberalism of the Episcopal Church of the United States.

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Some of their strengths

Moses Tay has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intuitive, Ambitious, Quick-witted, Intelligent, Passionate, and Hardworking.

Charming and Quick-witted

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Moses Tay is someone who is a charming, quick-witted, and energetic person who combines passion and intelligence with an ability to feel what others are feeling and to effectively communicate with them. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".

Warm and Caring

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Moses Tay well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.

Inventive and Clever

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Moses Tay as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.

A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.

Assertive and Protective

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Moses Tay is someone who is a somewhat private person who has a strong personality and ability to read other people.

They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.

Logical and Reasonable

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Moses Tay tends to be someone who is understanding, logical, and reasonable. Who can be intellectual and intuitive, speak the truth at any cost, be witty and sociable, and live life to its fullest.

Some of Moses Tay's challenges

While Moses Tay has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Moses Tay can be Self-centered, Hypocritical, Emotional, Suspicious, Stubborn, Standoffish, and Unfocused.

Hypocritical and Self-centered

One of Moses Tay's key challenges is that they are someone who can be perceived as hypocritical and self-centered.

Unfocused and Indecisive

Moses Tay is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.

Indecisive and Distracted

Finally, Moses Tay also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.