|
|
Post by skjw8811 on Nov 30, 2018 8:50:27 GMT -5
 Hello Everyone, For anyone with an interest in basic human rights and religious freedom, I’d like to bring your attention to a tragedy taking place in the Republic of Korea (yes, South Korea - not north). I’d like to ask you two questions. Do you believe that everyone should have the freedom to believe in whatever they want to believe in, as long as it doesn’t threaten another individual or organisation? Do you believe that religious freedom is one’s basic human right that must be protected? If so, let me tell you about a heinous practice called ‘coercive conversion’.  In July 2016, a young woman called Ji-In Gu was forcibly taken to a Catholic monastery by her parents after being deceived by ‘pastors’ of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK) that her daughter had fallen into a ‘cult’. After receiving emotional and psychological abuse for refusing to agree to ‘conversion education’ over a period of 44 days, she escaped. On 4th June 2017, she wrote and sent a letter to the then-president of Korea pleading with him to bring her captors to justice and to criminalise this practice. She signed off her letter “I hope there won't be any more victims like me”. In January 2018, she was dead. She had been kidnapped a second time and died of asphyxiation in her struggle to escape. Coercive conversion is a programme designed by the Christian Council of Korea (CCK) designed to forcibly convert one’s religion to another against their will. According to Human Rights Association for Victims of Coercive Conversion Programs (HRAVCCP), two people have been killed and over 1000 have forcibly received coercive conversion education from 2003-2017, with other cases including imprisonment and enforced hospitalization in psychiatric wards. The other victim was hammered to death by her ex-husband on 7th October 2007 for refusing to renounce her religious beliefs.  Even though rallies have been held in 23 cities in 15 countries since January 2018, the Korean government continues to remain silent about this matter. However, news circulated again and a news feature was broadcast on NBC and most recently, an article published in the New York Times. If you believe all human rights - including religious freedom - must be protected, please join in the protest against the Christian Council of Korea and Coercive Conversion and support religious freedom. Get informed, get involved and help protect victims like Ji-In Gu. Please see the below pages  NBC Broadcast: Remember Gu: www.facebook.com/remembergureligiousfreedomforall@gmail.com |
|
|
|
Post by Visitor on Dec 1, 2018 3:33:31 GMT -5
For our better future... it shouldn't happen again.. That's so sad..
|
|
|
|
Post by ges11 on Dec 1, 2018 4:25:19 GMT -5
korean christians have no humanright!
|
|
|
|
Post by Snd on Dec 1, 2018 6:09:50 GMT -5
That’s shocking ...I object to the Christian Council of Korea and Coercive Conversion, and I support religious freedom!!
|
|
|
|
Post by BorisA on Dec 1, 2018 6:53:33 GMT -5
Its really disguisting see such think in such high devolped country, its really emberessing
|
|
|
|
Post by Saddd on Dec 1, 2018 7:15:31 GMT -5
Oh my goodness!! How could this happen??!!! Korean government should stop this!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by mamamiya34 on Dec 1, 2018 7:42:23 GMT -5
I heard about this from the international news as well!  ( This is horrible, korea government should banned that CCK.!!😨😥😥 |
|
|
|
Post by mamamiya34 on Dec 1, 2018 7:43:07 GMT -5
I heard about this from the international news as well! ( This is horrible, korea government should banned that CCK.!!😨😥😥 |
|
|
|
Post by Jessica on Dec 1, 2018 8:13:05 GMT -5
How could this can be happen? TT
It have to be stopped!!!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by melissa76 on Dec 1, 2018 8:35:29 GMT -5
What the hack is this??
Aren't Koreans guaranteed their freedom of religion? what are the government doing now for this issue?
|
|
|
|
Post by Chryssa on Dec 1, 2018 9:00:19 GMT -5
Murder and torture in broad daylight...condoned by her own parents no less! The institution behind this should answer for Gu's death! The authorities should look into this ASAP
|
|
|
|
Post by Kakaomg90 on Dec 1, 2018 9:03:02 GMT -5
Seriously? This Coercive bu*l sh*t shall be stop immediately! What are the government doing?
|
|
|
|
Post by tomy on Dec 1, 2018 9:07:14 GMT -5
Coercive Conversion? how terrible thing..why does it extist in this day?
|
|
|
|
Post by JDL on Dec 1, 2018 9:16:05 GMT -5
How would this actually happened in South Korea? And why would Korean Government remains silent for what had happened in the country? How would I able to continue my trip to South Korea next year when their own people's right was not protected, not to mention a foreigner then. Its felt insecure now. Please do stop violating human's right! Stop Coercive Conversion! Stop CCK
|
|
|
|
Post by The justice girl on Dec 1, 2018 9:16:11 GMT -5
Oh my goodness, I can't believe such thing is happening right now. And It is happening in such beautiful country, South Korea! Korea Government, please stop this programme, otherwise, your country's reputation will be ruined! Banned Coercive Conversion Program! Return the human rights!
|
|
|
|
Post by Kath12 on Dec 1, 2018 9:19:28 GMT -5
Seriously, CCK.. What had you done to spoiled the image of your country?.. CCK should be shut down to prevent there will be more victims like this young lady Ms Gu..! I’m sure she thinks the same as me too!
|
|
|
|
Post by Singsing on Dec 1, 2018 9:23:22 GMT -5
Stop coercive consersion program! Cck should disappear, they are the real monster!!
|
|
|
|
Post by victoria on Dec 1, 2018 9:24:13 GMT -5
What a tragedy! I can't believe it. I hope it never happen again. And Korean government should take an action for it.
|
|
|
|
Post by Yiyi on Dec 1, 2018 9:24:28 GMT -5
She is so young.. How can they do this to a girl with bright future T.T
|
|
|
|
Post by Betty on Dec 1, 2018 9:25:27 GMT -5
I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope it to stop and never happen anymore. Even though I am not in Korea, I will spread this news so that everyone can know! Korean government please do something for this.
|
|
|
|
Post by Ling on Dec 1, 2018 9:26:40 GMT -5
I hope i can go Korea directly to make cck disappear!! I have a daughter same age as her, i could not imagine how suffering she was to be killed in this way
|
|
|
|
Post by Kukulala on Dec 1, 2018 9:41:02 GMT -5
They are murderer!! Why the Korea government didn't take any action? ?
|
|
|
|
Post by Vanessa on Dec 1, 2018 9:52:06 GMT -5
I really cant believe that coercive conversion has happened in this era.Everyone has the freedom to choose or believe in whatever religion they want to believe in,how can the pastor of CCK force one`s religion and religious belief against their will?! Because of their behaviour they have caused two deaths, and they do not even feel ashamed and repent about what they have done! The Korean Government should take this issue seriously and pay attention to the voice of victim.Religious freedom should form part of our human rights and must be protected.
|
|
|
|
Post by Nna li on Dec 1, 2018 9:56:31 GMT -5
Please STOP cck for doing this
|
|
|
|
Post by hmmm on Dec 1, 2018 10:03:24 GMT -5
First of all, as a Christian, I remember God never want us to kill anyone! It's one of the commandment.
Secondly, in this world's law, there's also a law regarding freedom! But what is happening now?!
If you don't want your country's reputation turn bad, I advice you (Korea Government) Please stop this stupid behavior. Such a childish behavior
Return back the beauty reputation of Korea and stop disappointing people who love your country
|
|
|
|
Post by Joy on Dec 1, 2018 10:11:37 GMT -5
This is so scary! I hope that the police can catch these people as soon as possible and ban coercive conversion!
|
|
|
|
Post by PassersBy_90 on Dec 1, 2018 10:14:58 GMT -5
Oh Goodness!!
This is horibble!
Why aren't the government in South Korea do anything about this and turn a blind eye in this matter? This is serious matter! Do something before anyone falls victim into this unknowingly!! Banned Coercive Conversion Programme and CCK!
|
|
|
|
Post by Peace_22 on Dec 1, 2018 10:41:20 GMT -5
This is terrible!
Do something, government of South Korea!
Banned Coercive Conversion Programme!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Lalaland_012 on Dec 1, 2018 10:52:56 GMT -5
Oh no! Why is such a thing happened in South Korea? I planned to go to South Korea for relax vacation and after knowing this, I don't think I feel safe going to South Korea... The government of South Korea must do something!!
|
|
|
|
Post by _Xxx on Dec 1, 2018 13:45:21 GMT -5
Hello Everyone, For anyone with an interest in basic human rights and religious freedom, I’d like to bring your attention to a tragedy taking place in the Republic of Korea (yes, South Korea - not north). I’d like to ask you two questions. Do you believe that everyone should have the freedom to believe in whatever they want to believe in, as long as it doesn’t threaten another individual or organisation? Do you believe that religious freedom is one’s basic human right that must be protected? If so, let me tell you about a heinous practice called ‘coercive conversion’. In July 2016, a young woman called Ji-In Gu was forcibly taken to a Catholic monastery by her parents after being deceived by ‘pastors’ of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK) that her daughter had fallen into a ‘cult’. After receiving emotional and psychological abuse for refusing to agree to ‘conversion education’ over a period of 44 days, she escaped. On 4th June 2017, she wrote and sent a letter to the then-president of Korea pleading with him to bring her captors to justice and to criminalise this practice. She signed off her letter “I hope there won't be any more victims like me”. In January 2018, she was dead. She had been kidnapped a second time and died of asphyxiation in her struggle to escape. Coercive conversion is a programme designed by the Christian Council of Korea (CCK) designed to forcibly convert one’s religion to another against their will. According to Human Rights Association for Victims of Coercive Conversion Programs (HRAVCCP), two people have been killed and over 1000 have forcibly received coercive conversion education from 2003-2017, with other cases including imprisonment and enforced hospitalization in psychiatric wards. The other victim was hammered to death by her ex-husband on 7th October 2007 for refusing to renounce her religious beliefs. Even though rallies have been held in 23 cities in 15 countries since January 2018, the Korean government continues to remain silent about this matter. However, news circulated again and a news feature was broadcast on NBC and most recently, an article published in the New York Times. If you believe all human rights - including religious freedom - must be protected, please join in the protest against the Christian Council of Korea and Coercive Conversion and support religious freedom. Get informed, get involved and help protect victims like Ji-In Gu. Please see the below pages NBC Broadcast: Remember Gu: www.facebook.com/remembergureligiousfreedomforall@gmail.com |
|
( 
? 
how can this still be happening in today's world? Sounds a bit like hitler -- trying to conform to his ludicrious thoughts. These 'pastors' whould be put in jail. I'm not religious but I know enough to know that Jesus didn't 'force' anyone.