Call+Response Movie Bringing Human Trafficking Even More Into The Spotlight

I am so thankful for all those who are responding to the issue of human trafficking. Christians and the public at large are responding in a huge way.  There are more awareness programs, ways to help, and people writing to the appropriate Government officials than there were even a year ago.

The latest project that addresses this issue is a new movie/concert that will be in theaters entitled Call+Response. I first heard of this movie as I was watching a Dr. Phil show last week, which I admittedly rarely view, but it caught my eye as human trafficking was the subject of this particular episode. I then received John Piper’s blog in my email where it was highlighted again.

The horrible inhuman crime of human trafficking is not just in other countries, but right here in the United States. All types of people are participating in this crime, even a doctor from Oklahoma who was exposed going overseas to participate in purchasing sex with these under age stolen children. By putting it in the spotlight with movies such as this, people reacting then responding(and we have movie title), those who are involved in human trafficking can no longer hide as they have been.

Pastor “Bike” And His Wife Released From China Prison

According to Baptist Press: Pastor Zhang “Bike” Mingxuan and his wife were released from Public Security Bureau custody but cannot return to Bejiing until after the Paralympics, September 16. Thank you to all who have prayed and/or signed the petition. China Aid delivered this petition with 57,000 signed names.

However, the work is far from done as other Chinese Christians are still imprisoned and even violently tortured for their faith. We must let China know this is not acceptable. Especially in light of their most recent hosting of the Olympic games, which is a sign of unity among nations, not the taking away of human rights.

My deep thanks to Baptist Press for continuing to feature what is going on in China in their articles. The more people who are made aware, the more can be done by Christians.

Remember Christ said in Matthew 16:18:

And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

*emphasis mine

Human Rights In China Deteriorating Even With Olympic Games

From BBC: The human rights situation in China has deteriorated, not improved, with its hosting of the Olympic Games this year, campaigners Amnesty International say.

It documents the use of “re-education through labour”, the suppression of rights activists and journalists, and the use of arbitrary imprisonment.

A spokesman urged world leaders due to attend the Games, opening in 10 days, to speak out against the violations.

Chinese officials were not commenting on the report ahead of its publication.

As much as I support the Olympics, watching them, cheering for the USA teams, 2 participants who are from Oklahoma, it’s been difficult for me this time. China has supplied arms to the Sudan government, and human rights have always been an issue in China. Now they have gone back on the agreement they made in order to host the Olympics.

According to the BBC, there have been reports that Chinese Activists have been locked up, people have been made homeless, journalists have been detained, beatings in jail have increased.

There will be those who say this is not our problem, but I believe that those who say nothing are just as guilty as those doing the actual crimes. It’s hard for me as a Christian not to do or say anything, and I sincerely hope that there are others who feel this way too.

China is denying these allegations but frankly I do not believe them. Amnesty International is not staying silent. Neither should we.