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jgrant85
Joined: 31 May 2009
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 Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject: Christians In Korea |
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First, I just want to say that I've noticed some people (but not all) on this forum tend to not like Christians or think they're crazy, so if that's you please refrain from any negative remarks.
That being said, I'm a born-again Christian and was looking for others of like faith that are teaching in Korea (specifically, around Seoul). I'm going to be the only American at my school and I thought it'd be helpful to find people, preferably Americans or other "westerners", that I share similar interests with in order to deal with culture shock as well as just to make friends. If that's you, feel free to let me know.  |
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eIn07912
Joined: 06 Dec 2008
Location: seoul
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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i hate it when people say "please refrain from saying this" or "keep these kinds of comments to urself" or "dont talk about that"
its like saying, ur allowed to say what u want and comment how u please, but others arent allowed that freedom.
not dumping on u or ur religion, i just feel those r probably the most selfish words in the english language... so please refrain from using them again  |
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jgrant85
Joined: 31 May 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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| eIn07912 wrote: |
i hate it when people say "please refrain from saying this" or "keep these kinds of comments to urself" or "dont talk about that"
its like saying, ur allowed to say what u want and comment how u please, but others arent allowed that freedom.
not dumping on u or ur religion, i just feel those r probably the most selfish words in the english language... so please refrain from using them again |
I wasn't trying to say anything bad, I just wanted to put that out there because I've noticed that on a lot of websites when Christians say stuff in can quickly turn to denigrating their faith (not to say any of the fine people on this website would do that, of course ). Anyway, I digress. Back to the question at hand.
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Straphanger
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Chilgok, Korea
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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| I actually have the information you seek, but since you've precluded me from posting on your thread, I have nothing to say on the matter. |
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jgrant85
Joined: 31 May 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Straphanger wrote: |
| I actually have the information you seek, but since you've precluded me from posting on your thread, I have nothing to say on the matter. |
I wasn't precluding anyone from posting (whether your Christian or non-Christian) if you know where I can look to find what I'm looking for. I was simply asking people to speak kindly. |
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lsrupert
Joined: 27 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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I too am a born again Christian, and work at a Christian School in Seoul. Currently, I am in the US on vacation. (Our school is on an American schedule.) Three of the American teachers did stay in Seoul for the summer. Do you have a church yet? Our church is south of the river, off of line 2. Here is our school and church website: http://www.seoulchristianschool.org
I hope that you are able to find what you are looking for, and make some good friends! I know what you mean about this website being fairly anti Christian. Don't let it get you down![/url] |
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nobbyken
Joined: 07 Jun 2006
Location: Yongin ^^
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
Are you in the Korea yet?
I'm part of a Church in Gangnam, Seoul which has a good mix of teachers and Koreans with good English.
If you would like to come along, then give us a pm at the time.
Cheers,
NK |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Well, you in the right place...Korea has plenty of churches of all-denominations to suit you. Since I don't know your denomination, doctrine, and preference of worship music, I can't make any recommendations. There are plenty of English speaking churches for Westerners and Second-Generation Koreans.
I am in a rural area so I have to attend Korean worship service.
Being a Christian in Korea cna be very easy or very hard. I drink, but also have beliefs that border on Pentecostal. Those two things don't go together here...so there can be some challenges. But you are in Seoul so you should be fine.
God Bless...
And to all the X-Tian net haters out there- I have this to say. It is very easy to criticize. It is very hard to offer hope. Think about that. |
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Rteacher
Joined: 23 May 2005
Location: Western MA, USA
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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There are a lot of Seventh Day Adventist restaurants in Korea. At least they recognize that Jesus would never support the unnecessary killing of animals. Somehow, Christians have become the biggest promoters of slaughterhouses, and even the Bible is (wrongly, I think) interpreted so as to support it (eg: mistranslating words and twisting the clear meaning of "Thou Shall Not Kill"...)
There are a lot of Korean Christian evangelists, and they approach westerners and sometimes advertise services in English.
Lately, the Christian cable channels here have featured Benny Hinn-style faith healers/exorcists/whatever - so you should have no trouble with culture shock...
Good luck, keep the faith - and read all of "ED 209's" posts (it's best to keep your friends close - and your enemies closer ...) |
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Illysook
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Seoul International Baptist Church in Hae Bong Cheong is very welcoming, has members who are of at least 20 different nationalities, a very attractive group of single people, and some good opportunities for them to meet up without resorting to desparate "singles" events. |
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makemischief
Joined: 04 Nov 2005
Location: Traveling
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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| not christian myself, but would suggest you search on facebook for a friendlier audience- there are a lot of christian groups/churches in seoul on there. cheers~ |
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eperdue4ad
Joined: 22 May 2006
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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You shouldn't have trouble finding a church while here. In the cities, a service in English too, since some Xtian Koreans who practice English like to kill two birds with one stone on Sundays.
I think the dominant churches are Presbyterian and Catholic... and plenty of non-denominational ones. Just look for the red neon crosses and you'll be fine. |
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Illysook
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Being a Christian in Korea can be very easy or very hard. I drink, but also have beliefs that border on Pentecostal. Those two things don't go together here...so there can be some challenges. But you are in Seoul so you should be fine. |
Have you seen the Ellen segment where she's on the phone with the old woman who says "I love Jesus, but I drink a little?"
I found that hysterical, but the comment about worshipping an imaginary friend...not so hysterical.
Faith can be the friend of reason, but it is really much stronger than reason....and one reason for me knowing this so well, is because I've had so many good reasons to leave my crappy hagwon.
Things like faith and character are built through adversity. Don't forget that when things are difficult and I'd like to encourage any Christian here to keep looking for community even if you don't think that you fit...I seem to be Baptist these days, but my church back home is pentecostal and I don't have a problem with people drinking a little. Jesus turned the water to wine and then he drank some! |
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lithium
Joined: 18 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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| eIn07912 wrote: |
i hate it when people say "please refrain from saying this" or "keep these kinds of comments to urself" or "dont talk about that"
its like saying, ur allowed to say what u want and comment how u please, but others arent allowed that freedom.
not dumping on u or ur religion, i just feel those r probably the most selfish words in the english language... so please refrain from using them again |
Unfortunately, the OP knows that Christian bashing seems to be a sport to some liberals here. Why not deter some of it; if that''s possible? |
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Yu_Bum_suk
Joined: 25 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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| eperdue4ad wrote: |
You shouldn't have trouble finding a church while here. In the cities, a service in English too, since some Xtian Koreans who practice English like to kill two birds with one stone on Sundays.
I think the dominant churches are Presbyterian and Catholic... and plenty of non-denominational ones. Just look for the red neon crosses and you'll be fine. |
Almost all churches in Korea are denominational. The two largest are the Methodist and Presbyerian denominations (which may not necessarily be like their counterparts in other countries). The Roman Catholics are a bit more normal ... and probably a bit more Christlike, too. |
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