Comments on: North Korea Says It Has Robert Park (Updated; Another Statement by Park) http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/ Wed, 23 May 2012 15:07:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: nikao http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/comment-page-1/#comment-70381 nikao Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:50:01 +0000 http://www.freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/#comment-70381 Bat Jah mirrors my thoughts. Mr. Parks does not seem to be doing anything to receive approval nor reward from man. Rather he seems to genuinely listen to Yeshua, and wants only his reward from God. We will probably not see what results his sacrifice bring. However, our Father in heaven will surly hear Roberts love and answer him according to His will. I pray daily for Robert's protection(and those whose lives hang on his words) our Lord promised to those who suffer in His name. As a middle aged woman in the weakened feminized US, where Godly brave courageous men are extremely rare; I say praise you Father for blessing us with this rare man! Bat Jah mirrors my thoughts.

Mr. Parks does not seem to be doing anything to receive approval nor reward from man. Rather he seems to genuinely listen to Yeshua, and wants only his reward from God.

We will probably not see what results his sacrifice bring. However, our Father in heaven will surly hear Roberts love and answer him according to His will.

I pray daily for Robert’s protection(and those whose lives hang on his words) our Lord promised to those who suffer in His name.

As a middle aged woman in the weakened feminized US, where Godly brave courageous men are extremely rare; I say praise you Father for blessing us with this rare man!

]]> By: manheart http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/comment-page-1/#comment-70309 manheart Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:03:54 +0000 http://www.freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/#comment-70309 Whether Mr. Parks actions are "brave, foolish and futile" or "the snowflake that starts the avalanche" is a question that will be determined by the long-term results, or lack thereof. My only hope is that, once those results are seen (or not), those who were wrong or undecided will be honorable enough to reconsider their opinions. In my opinion, I don't think that Mr. Parks is necessarily an extraordinary man. He is an ordinary man who believes something in an extraordinary manner. This is something to be admired only if that which he believes is true, and that has yet to be seen. Whether Mr. Parks actions are “brave, foolish and futile” or “the snowflake that starts the avalanche” is a question that will be determined by the long-term results, or lack thereof. My only hope is that, once those results are seen (or not), those who were wrong or undecided will be honorable enough to reconsider their opinions.

In my opinion, I don’t think that Mr. Parks is necessarily an extraordinary man. He is an ordinary man who believes something in an extraordinary manner. This is something to be admired only if that which he believes is true, and that has yet to be seen.

]]> By: Joshua Stanton http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/comment-page-1/#comment-70308 Joshua Stanton Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:11:07 +0000 http://www.freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/#comment-70308 If you won't take my word for it, then take Carol Moeller's. Moeller, who heads Open Doors, <a href="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100107/persecution-expert-n-korea-likely-to-crackdown-on-christians-after-activist-s-entry/" rel="nofollow">said this to the Christian Post</a>: <blockquote>It is “very, very” unlikely that any good will come to North Korean Christians in the short term from the recent illegal entry of the Korean-American activist, said the president of a ministry that works with persecuted Christians. “It is hard for us to know how it will impact the Christians in North Korea,” said Carl Moeller, president/CEO of Open Doors USA, the world’s largest mission agency working on behalf of persecuted Christians. “[But] I can say clearly – though I don’t know Mr. Park and I don’t actually understand his motivation for this type of method – the likelihood of it helping the Christians [in North Korea] in the short term is very, very small.”</blockquote> Open Doors is one of the Christian groups that has been dedicated to this issue for years, and they've been highly effective. He knows, as I do, that Park's heart may be in the right place, but will still end up doing more harm than good. If nothing else, Park could have contributed his courage and energy to helping others effectively. Now, all of that has vanished into Kim Jong Il's black hole, but North Koreans are no better off for it. If you won’t take my word for it, then take Carol Moeller’s. Moeller, who heads Open Doors, said this to the Christian Post:

It is “very, very” unlikely that any good will come to North Korean Christians in the short term from the recent illegal entry of the Korean-American activist, said the president of a ministry that works with persecuted Christians.

“It is hard for us to know how it will impact the Christians in North Korea,” said Carl Moeller, president/CEO of Open Doors USA, the world’s largest mission agency working on behalf of persecuted Christians.

“[But] I can say clearly – though I don’t know Mr. Park and I don’t actually understand his motivation for this type of method – the likelihood of it helping the Christians [in North Korea] in the short term is very, very small.”

Open Doors is one of the Christian groups that has been dedicated to this issue for years, and they’ve been highly effective. He knows, as I do, that Park’s heart may be in the right place, but will still end up doing more harm than good. If nothing else, Park could have contributed his courage and energy to helping others effectively. Now, all of that has vanished into Kim Jong Il’s black hole, but North Koreans are no better off for it.

]]> By: Marshall http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/comment-page-1/#comment-70307 Marshall Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:50:58 +0000 http://www.freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/#comment-70307 Robert's bold & brave sacrifice serves a reminder to our weak knees. It is told to me, and also from Robert's letter to Kim Jong II, that Robert carried a dual intent: a call for justice, and the call of Christian faith. Ironic it would be, that genuine Christian faith in the power of Almighty God is the only means today to overcome injustice & suffering in the North. We need not risk in tandem a wishful thinking that men in a dark place have the strength within themselves to make their escape from a deep well. Robert's testimony will live, while his mission to find justice & reconciliation is deferred. It would have been better to simply deliver the pure life of faith across the Tumen River, in the knowledge that with the message of peace received, better things would follow. Robert’s bold & brave sacrifice serves a reminder to our weak knees. It is told to me, and also from Robert’s letter to Kim Jong II, that Robert carried a dual intent: a call for justice, and the call of Christian faith. Ironic it would be, that genuine Christian faith in the power of Almighty God is the only means today to overcome injustice & suffering in the North. We need not risk in tandem a wishful thinking that men in a dark place have the strength within themselves to make their escape from a deep well. Robert’s testimony will live, while his mission to find justice & reconciliation is deferred. It would have been better to simply deliver the pure life of faith across the Tumen River, in the knowledge that with the message of peace received, better things would follow.

]]> By: Bat Jah http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/comment-page-1/#comment-70289 Bat Jah Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:40:27 +0000 http://www.freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/#comment-70289 Robert Park is a rare human - truly Christlike and absolutely sincere. That does appear to be foolishness and insanity to those who live very carefully or have just been destined to fight against evil in another manner. Moses looked crazy; Stephen in Acts looked crazy; Paul looked crazy (and wrote 2/3 of the New Testament) and of course, Christ Jesus looked crazy. I've worked side-by-side with Robert over the past couple of years here in America. He has a different Spirit. He never thinks to eat or of time when ministering to poor, less fortunate people. He's always helping, giving, taking little or nothing for himself. I once gave him $20 for food or whatever. A week or so later we were purchasing food, water for families living on a dump in Mexico - and Robert produced the same $20 to buy them sustenance. Yes, that sounds real crazy in a materialistic land such as this. He's a prayer warrior like I've rarely seen, in love with the Lord and grateful for his own salvation. People on these blogs keep talking as if the governments are so powerful that Robert has no capable ally. He serves Almighty God, who uses nations as pawns to accomplish His purposes in eternity. America WILL come to Robert's aid if God desires it to do so. NK WILL release Robert if God desires that nation to do so. The underground movement will continue to be protected if it is God's will, no matter who crosses back to NK with knowledge of its infrastructure. Know this: a mass demonstration is taking place right now and even since many heard Robert crossed into NK. That mass demonstration is before the throne of grace, where it counts most and can rally the greatest power for good. Robert's act has already made a world of difference. It has rallied thousands to prayer for the afflicted in NK. One man already affected nations, governments, and the ages, and continues to do so. His disciples turned the world upside down. Why does anyone expect that Robert Park willingly laying his life on the line for so many precious others can do any less? Robert Park is a rare human – truly Christlike and absolutely sincere. That does appear to be foolishness and insanity to those who live very carefully or have just been destined to fight against evil in another manner. Moses looked crazy; Stephen in Acts looked crazy; Paul looked crazy (and wrote 2/3 of the New Testament) and of course, Christ Jesus looked crazy. I’ve worked side-by-side with Robert over the past couple of years here in America. He has a different Spirit. He never thinks to eat or of time when ministering to poor, less fortunate people. He’s always helping, giving, taking little or nothing for himself. I once gave him $20 for food or whatever. A week or so later we were purchasing food, water for families living on a dump in Mexico – and Robert produced the same $20 to buy them sustenance. Yes, that sounds real crazy in a materialistic land such as this. He’s a prayer warrior like I’ve rarely seen, in love with the Lord and grateful for his own salvation.
People on these blogs keep talking as if the governments are so powerful that Robert has no capable ally. He serves Almighty God, who uses nations as pawns to accomplish His purposes in eternity. America WILL come to Robert’s aid if God desires it to do so. NK WILL release Robert if God desires that nation to do so. The underground movement will continue to be protected if it is God’s will, no matter who crosses back to NK with knowledge of its infrastructure. Know this: a mass demonstration is taking place right now and even since many heard Robert crossed into NK. That mass demonstration is before the throne of grace, where it counts most and can rally the greatest power for good. Robert’s act has already made a world of difference. It has rallied thousands to prayer for the afflicted in NK.

One man already affected nations, governments, and the ages, and continues to do so. His disciples turned the world upside down. Why does anyone expect that Robert Park willingly laying his life on the line for so many precious others can do any less?

]]> By: KCJ http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/comment-page-1/#comment-70283 KCJ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:26:08 +0000 http://www.freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/#comment-70283 <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAIIJAckIBU" rel="nofollow">This part </a>of the video is the meat: what Bobby Park wants for Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong Nam, Kim Jong Woon, and all of the suffering North Koreans. Please share it! This part of the video is the meat: what Bobby Park wants for Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong Nam, Kim Jong Woon, and all of the suffering North Koreans.

Please share it!

]]> By: KCJ http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/comment-page-1/#comment-70282 KCJ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:47:44 +0000 http://www.freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/#comment-70282 Here is Robert Park on YouTube in an interview with Pax Koreana: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzXRnFHqS0k This man is not crazy. Here is Robert Park on YouTube in an interview with Pax Koreana:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzXRnFHqS0k

This man is not crazy.

]]> By: Won Joon Choe http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/comment-page-1/#comment-70281 Won Joon Choe Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:22:34 +0000 http://www.freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/#comment-70281 Ellen, The road to Hell is paved with good intentions--as the saying goes. Consequences--or foreseeable consequences--matter as well as intentions. Ellen,

The road to Hell is paved with good intentions–as the saying goes.

Consequences–or foreseeable consequences–matter as well as intentions.

]]> By: Horace Jeffery Hodges http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/comment-page-1/#comment-70280 Horace Jeffery Hodges Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:18:42 +0000 http://www.freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/#comment-70280 I hope that the US keeps this in mind. (And I go by "Jeffery," by the way.) Jeffery Hodges * * * I hope that the US keeps this in mind. (And I go by “Jeffery,” by the way.)

Jeffery Hodges

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]]> By: KCJ http://freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/comment-page-1/#comment-70279 KCJ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:03:45 +0000 http://www.freekorea.us/2009/12/28/north-korea-says-it-has-robert-park/#comment-70279 Horace, Robert Park has said as much, and I agree. This is a showdown between good and evil, not the US and the DPRK. Horace, Robert Park has said as much, and I agree. This is a showdown between good and evil, not the US and the DPRK.

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