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Very Supportive     40%

Somewhat Supportive     36%

Neither Supportive nor Unsupportive     5%

Somewhat Unsupportive     12%

Very Unsupportive     6%

7. How likely would you yourself be to consider volunteering for short-term mission service in a country where Christians are routinely persecuted, jailed, or killed?

Very Likely     9%

Somewhat Likely     21%

Neither Unlikely nor Likely     17%

Somewhat Unlikely     23%

Very Unlikely     29%

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The kidnappings of Korean Christians in Afghanistan have stirred debate about the ethics of missions in dangerous places. Our coverage includes:

Hostages' Pastor: 'Remorse Is the Face of the Church' | Interview with Park Eun-jo: 'I don't want this to be a stumbling block for missions.' (September 4, 2007)

Costly Commitment | In wake of abductions, Korean Christians take heavy criticism. (August 13, 2007)

South Korean Politicians Blame U.S. for Taliban Hostages | Korean officials seek direct negotiations with kidnappers. (August 3, 2007)

After Taliban Kills Two Hostages, South Korea Pleads for Compromise | As another deadline passes, Taliban abductors make threats and Afghanistan warns of military action. (August 2, 2007)

From CT Liveblog:

Remaining South Korean hostages released | The government will seek compensation from church. (August 30, 2007)

Taliban releases Christian hostages | Eight of the 19 released so far. More are promised. (August 29, 2007)

Deal Reached to Release Hostages [updated] | S. Korea promises to withdraw troops, ban missionary work. (August 28, 2007)

Can the state kidnap? Can the church object? | Following up on "Freeing Christian hostages the Jack Bauer way." (August 16, 2007)

Freeing Christian hostages the Jack Bauer way | Report: South Korean government stopped plan to kidnap kidnappers' family members. (August 14, 2007)

Weblog has links to more articles and commentary on the hostage situation.

Other articles on missions and ministry are available on our site.

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