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Preaching or propaganda in North Korean plan?

OK, so what's going to happen here -- legitimate Christian evangelism or Communist propaganda?

Rick Warren, pastor of one of the mega-churches here in the U.S., announced recently that he will be making a state-approved visit to preach at a stadium in North Korea. At least one Christian blogger insists the trip is nothing but a propaganda gift to the North Korea's tyrants.

I consider myself a Christian. Jesus is my Savior. I also have lived a few years, been around the block a few times -- and even worked for a number of years as a print journalist. So I think I can sound off a bit on this one:

Of course what Rick Warren is doing can be and probably will be used by the North Koreans for major propaganda. That's what politicians of every stripe and nation do -- use everything to make themselves look however they need to look.

But let's not forget, Rick Warren's also going to be telling these people about God. Let's give God a little credit here: He can use the opportunity to touch people's lives, even if they intend to use it for propaganda. I even dusted off the old Bible and looked up a Bible passage I think applies: "It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice" (Philippians 1:15, 18).

Aw, but what do I know about it? I'm just a guy who reads the papers.

[tags]religious news, Christianity, North Koreans, propaganda, converts[/tags]

July 8, 2006 | Filed Under Religious News 

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One Response to “Preaching or propaganda in North Korean plan?”

  1. shirley salafia on October 6th, 2008 12:53 pm

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