Myanmar/Burma?

45degreeN · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:30 pm Post subject: Myanmar/Burma?

Nothing here about this country which, like Pakistan has experienced a military dictatorship that abuses their people.

Is it fatigue over other countries troubles or no one that cares.
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saintmichaeldefendthem · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:53 am Post subject:

Boss,

Or it could be that the major news networks dictate what we care about. I was cheering the Burmese monks that opposed oppression, and was horrified that they were cut down by gunfire. But the event only bore brief mention before we went on to more important things, such as Brittany Spear's behavior in court.

Plotinus · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:06 am Post subject:

Sad, but true, SMDT. Perhaps also because the problems in Myanmar/Burma are not a closely linked to western foreign policy.
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Pondering · Lion King Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 1369

FWIW, Myanmar is a major exporter of food and raw materials to China....that's probably why the US hasn't squaked too much.

If the left decries 4000 US deaths in 5 years trying to democracy to Afghanistan and Iraq, can you imigine what the price would be to reshape Burma?
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Steven3 · Lion King Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 1205 Location: UK

Hi 45 degree Smile

45degreeN · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:47 am Post subject:

The trouble comes when a Christian holds the greatest commandment as "going into all the world and making disciples of all people" that assures them they will in fact bother other people. That's what evangelism is all about.
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RevJP · Moderator Joined: 18 Apr 2003 Posts: 6886 Location: USA

Well that is the price we pay for doing what God commands, isn't it? We go and preach and face what trials come of it, in faith.

I could see if some politicians were going to these countries and preaching US politics and then wanting/demanding the government's assistance/influence for protection. But missionaries have no such recourse, nor should they think they do. When on a mission for God, the whole 'US citizen' thing is irrelevant, we disavow our earthly national identity and put on the mantel of citizens of the Kingdom of God. Do we not?
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theseldomscene · Banned Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 7817

amen...