Is there ways to preach to the people of Japan and learn the language at the same time?

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Wiki does not cite any sources. Amnesty International, well… the less said about that, the better.

I see nothing wrong in any of the practices you find so ‘horrifying’ as listed in your first link. I hope we understand one another now.
 
Sailor_Kenshin said:
Wiki does not cite any sources. Amnesty International, well… the less said about that, the better.

I see nothing wrong in any of the practices you find so ‘horrifying’ as listed in your first link. I hope we understand one another now.
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Without a doubt, Sailor Kenshin! God bless.
 
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To the OP: DO IT. All these people throwing up roadblocks should not stop you. Teaching English in Japan is a good way to make money and contacts there.
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Hi Sailor,

I’m thinking that, other than Asia’s posts, mine may be the other “roadblocks”.

I stand by what I have said. People need to be approached with discretion when one is doing something so important as spread the Gospel. I don’t know the OP at all, but he seems, among other things, to be new to our Faith. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with putting up a yellow light here.

I agree that if one really wanted to go to Japan to reach out to the people, working there in some capacity might be a good way to do it. Even so, the person would have to be familiar enough with the Japanese people and their culture so that offense is not given as someone tries to bring up religious subjects, and this isn’t easy to do.

The Jesuits are a good example of putting all ones talents, not only into mission work per se, but in learning to respect the local culture and to build good relationships with local people. A very professional approach.

God Bless,
Joan
 
Sailor_Kenshin said:
I see nothing wrong in any of the practices you find so ‘horrifying’ as listed in your first link.
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I was in a hurry this morning, and couldn’t post all I wanted to say.

Sailor Kenshin, once again, you’ve misread or made an assumption about my previous post. Nothing in my previous post revealed my personal opinion.

I pointed out to the OP, he could have no contact with penal prisoners, since he wouldn’t be family or legal counsel.

I loosely quoted what I had read. I’ve read numerous articles about the Japanese penal system, and they have come under scrutiny by many different organizations. Mainly, because a lot of foreigners (mostly Americans) are in Japanese prisons.

Now, you have a real nice day!
 
Sailor_Kenshin said:
What on earth are you talking about? Did you even read the OP? Where did he say anything about a prison ministry?

Sounds to me like you’re just interested in bashing the Japanese. Where’s the proof in your ‘claims?’ :twocents:

To the OP: DO IT. All these people throwing up roadblocks should not stop you. Teaching English in Japan is a good way to make money and contacts there.
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The Japanese had the fastest growing economy until China; English Is their second language. And their into their own culture; know ours. :cool:
 
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Speaking English is quite difficult for them, as some of the language is quite challenging. …
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I have found this to be true. It appears that the Japanese English-language curriculum emphasizes the written language heavily, giving people a wide reading ability, but leaves them tongue-tied as soon as they land in Honolulu or LA. I met a Japanese guy (from Japan, studying in the US) in college and he had difficulty talking casually in English, though he apparently could understand his textbooks just fine.
 
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