Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Was Barnabas Right? Part 11

Folks, I'm not even sure that this next story is true. W.E.B. Griffin has written a successful series of historical fiction novels about the US Marine Corps. Using inside information and tales from veterans, combined with actual history, he has assembled a fascinating series of Marine tales.

After Japan had invaded China, but before they had bombed Pearl Harbor, the US, Japan, and Italy all had Marines stationed in China. The Christian Missionary Alliance had a base, and the director's wife was promiscuous, even with US Marines. A new young missionary arrived, and she seduced him the very first night. They got caught, and the husband made him sign all kinds of confessions that would destroy his ministry if revealed, and then they covered it up.

Remembering that THE STORY MIGHT NOT BE TRUE, I would have advised the young man to get back to the US by any means he could, report everything that had happened, get a secular job, and get out of the CMA. Two pastor friends here agree with me except for the last part. Bypassing their doctrinal differences, they see no need for him to leave the group.

How would you have advised him?

1 comment:

joeshipley81467@hotmail.com said...

Brother Massi:

Not sure if you'll remember me, but you were my teacher for a couple years at Chapel Heights Academy. (At least I think you are the Vince Massi that was my teacher!)

Glad to see that all is well with you. I always enjoyed your classes, particularly algebra.

I have been reading your blogs and find them enjoyable - for the most part. Not sure about some of your older posts referring to Dr. Hyles, though???

At any rate, it was nice to find your blog and I hope you and Mrs. Massi are well.

God Bless,
Joe Shipley
Reedsburg, WI
joeshipley81467@hotmail.com