Killing Missionaries - Travesty or Fair Game?


	Killing Missionaries - Travesty or Fair Game?

marszal

9-9-2007 12:48 AM

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missionaries, south korea, hostage, taleban, missionary hunting, jesus, cutlure, islam, war on terror

marszal says:

Not to suggest in anyway that it is not unfortunate that these two South Koreans lost their lives, but I don't think anyone can say they can't figure out how oh how this all could ever happen. Lets face it you go into a Taleban hotbed promoting a religious Islamic state and you try to convert people to Christianity thinking you'll survive on Christ love alone occupational risks be damned - Guess what Jesus may love you but he ain't Rambo - you're on your own.

Seriously when someone commits the act of disrespecting other cultures in order to propagate one's own ideology in a war zone where battle lines are drawn on ideologies, are these people victims? Or are they instead casualties to their cause? Perhaps it is time to reevaluate these global church institutions - are they really selfless? are they really performing humanitarian work? and when they get people killed are they responsible?

No offense meant, and all comments welcome

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9-9-2007 7:23 PM

cptenaud

You stated the truth. I don't like Jehovah witnesses
The Pope, Pat Robertson, Or any other religion
preaching to me. Especially when they want a handout
after their preaching. They should get a real job.

9-13-2007 5:27 PM

citizenbfk

I tend to agree. Christians have this idea of going around the world and going door-to-door is part of Jesus' message about 'spreading the word,' when often it is an intrusion upon the lives or cultures of others.

Maybe if they set up hospitals, shelters, or helped out with food and water supplies that would be better.

Unfortunately, sorry to say, under the guise of 'Christianity,' or 'humanitarianism' hides a hidden agenda or scam. For current example, I believe the group called; "Save the Children," active in Afghanistan and that region is a covert agencies receiving USA funds for buying power.

And it's a double scam because they get cash too from good-hearted people.

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