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Costly Commitment

In wake of abductions, Korean Christians take heavy criticism.

Sarah Pulliam | posted 8/13/2007 09:00AM

South Korea's missions movement received a growing amount of criticism after a group of 23 church volunteers were abducted in July while traveling in Afghanistan on a medical-aid trip.

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Ken C

Posted: August 14, 2007 7:58 PM

This is a matter of belief. If Christians truly believe we are right and the Muslim is part of lost humanity then going to them is an imperative. Go or not go is not the question--Christ commanded it. The only question that remains is whether the Korean government is obligated to protect those who put their life in dangerous situations for religious beliefs. This also is a matter of belief--does the Korean government feel they owe their citizens this protection? If they feel they do then they must act. If they don't feel they owe this then no action is needed--see ya next election! It is good to see people act upon their beliefs, even if it means danger. I find it interesting, we can't lash out effectively at the one's who commit murder "they're scary!" Let's lash out at the mild, committed Christians. Why they should have known better than to try and save people from hell. Some will get offended by the mention of hell, but the Christians in this story believed it and had to act.

David

Posted: August 13, 2007 8:55 PM


I think Paul and Barnabas got the same kind of criticism. Jim Eliot probably got it too. ...the world was not worthy of them

a critic

Posted: August 13, 2007 5:50 PM

"...missionary and volunteer activities in Islamic countries including Afghanistan not only harm Korea's national objectives, but also put other Koreans under a tremendous amount of duress." What exactly are Korea's national objectives in Afghanistan and central Asia? To make money? To exploit? The columnist from Chosun is an idiot who sits on his ass and hopes the world becomes a better place while all he can do is judge. If I knew who he was Id kick his ass. Sarah... your article is not clearly written. You make it sound like Eugene Cho is criticizing the missionary aid workers, when in fact he supports them fully. And is one of the only pastors in America who seems to give a damn about whats happening to the Christian brothers/sisters in Afghanistan.

a-missionary

Posted: August 13, 2007 5:20 PM

The only question that matters is: Is each member sure of God's calling to go? If each member has conviction of God's calling, with the motivation to "GO" as a response of obedience, then whatever happens afterwards is God's sovereignity and responsibility (Matt 10:28-33). If motivated by other factors (like spiritual pride), then it is really not worth the trouble. We cannot judge, only the hostage can say. If it is the latter case, they should come out and apologize. But if it is truly God's calling them to go, each member should make use of the situation to bring glory and honor to God's name.

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