Reflections on the Korean experience
posted: 23 Sep 2012 comments: 1category:
Having visited the Korean Presbyterian Church General Assemblies its now time to begin to reflect on the experience and write from time to time about the differences and also what can be shared cross-culturally for the benefit of both our churches and also the world church.
One very interesting area of empowerment I've notice is the role that has been given to the theological students. Over the past few days they have acted as our hosts, sitting with us from time to...
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South Korea is a country with a past steeped in suffering. It's a past in which Scotland has been involved.The catastrophic Korean War, which was essential a civil war brought about by external forces (the confrontation between Communism and Capitalism) left the country a divided wasteland. This was the first intervention of a United Nations force, involving US, UK, Australia, in total twenty nations contributed to the allies. Literally, over a million people lost their...
There are two Presbyterian Church denominations in Korea. One is called, The Presbyterian Church of Korea , the other is called the The Presbyterian Church of the Republic of Korea. Both churches share the same heritage, but split over a theological issue in the 1960s. Today the relationships between both of these churches is a good one, both of their Assemblies are running concurrently, and are celebrating their joint 100 year heritage.
As Moderator I've been invited...
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