Korean Protestantism
It appears that Lew Sang-tae has made some valid points in his book, Korean Churches Betray Jesus, as described in this article:The most valid criticism is one that can be leveled at Protestantism in general: the all-importance of the pastor. This is ironic, as most Protestants cringe at the idea of the Catholic priest as alter Christus. Our doctrine, however, only serves to de-emphasize the man and, focusing rather on his role, emphasize Christ our Lord.
Much of Mr. Lew's criticism, however, seems to be aimed at reshaping Korean Protestantism along modernist mainline American lines, and having it preach a gospel which, in the famous words of H. Richard Neibuhr, preaches that "A God without wrath brought men without sin into a kingdom without judgment though the ministrations of a Christ without a cross."
It appears that Lew Sang-tae has made some valid points in his book, Korean Churches Betray Jesus, as described in this article:The most valid criticism is one that can be leveled at Protestantism in general: the all-importance of the pastor. This is ironic, as most Protestants cringe at the idea of the Catholic priest as alter Christus. Our doctrine, however, only serves to de-emphasize the man and, focusing rather on his role, emphasize Christ our Lord.
Much of Mr. Lew's criticism, however, seems to be aimed at reshaping Korean Protestantism along modernist mainline American lines, and having it preach a gospel which, in the famous words of H. Richard Neibuhr, preaches that "A God without wrath brought men without sin into a kingdom without judgment though the ministrations of a Christ without a cross."
Redeemed by Our Savior, I work out my salvation with fear and trembling in Pohang, South Korea, where I live with my wife, daughter, and son and teach English at a science and technology university. Baptized a Methodist and raised a Missouri Synod Lutheran in Buffalo, NY, I spent six years as a guest of the Anglican Communion before being received by the Grace of God into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on the Feast of Saint Andrew, my patron, anno domini 2002.
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