Did the South Korean government go too far in negotiating for the release of the hostages? Talk about a hard case. Everyone should be celebrating the release of those men and women. How truly, truly wonderful.
At the same time, reports that the South Korean government agreed to bar missionary activities to Afghanistan – if true as reported – are troubling. A government barring the work of faith overseas? If not chilling, it is at least troubling.
Is this something Christians should agree to following? If so, at what price does it come? I need to learn more.

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