EFS Archives - REFORMED MARGINS

A Confucian Trinity Is Not The God of The Bible

January 31, 2017February 1, 2017 Joe Kim 0 Comments Confucianism, EFS, Filial Piety, korean culture, Paternalism, Patriarchy, shalom

The Christ of the New Testament is not a Confucian son of Filial Piety, but a Prince of Shalom. And therein lies the critical difference.

Personal Testimonies Theology & Scripture

Abuse, Patriarchy and Korean Paternalism

December 30, 2016December 31, 2016 Joe Kim 12 Comments abuse, EFS, korean culture, Paternalism, Patriarchy

“If the Father is authoritative and the Son subordinate, and if these attributes should define the way we live in the church and in our families, it’s no wonder that some will turn to abuse in order to ensure obedience. That to me is the most insidious aspect of this. People are abusing to be obedient to God!”