Culture of conformity
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Japanese believers pray during a house church service in Osaka. Japanese Baptists and missionaries are using relational evangelism to reach Japan’s masses for Christ. (IMB photo)
Tradition diverts Japanese people from message of God’s love
By Dea Davidson
SBC International Mission Board
Japan (BP)—Staring out her bedroom window, 49-year-old Michiko did not have much to live for in the spring of 2005. Ravaged by a critical illness and depression, her only source for answers—a 10-year membership in Shinnyo-en, a Buddhist-derived cult—even threatened to punish her if she quit the group over her disillusionment.
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