Mere Christianity … in China?
September 24th, 2007
How would C.S. Lewis of Mere Christianity fame view the following?
Check out this recent post by the Shanghaiist blog, “China Home to the World’s Largest Christian Population?“.
So let me ask what some will label as a politically incorrect question …
If China is home to the world’s largest Christian population, the quoted number of 400 million is staggering. What business opportunities does this growth and market present? Is this activity and market fair game? If so, when and how would you tap into it? Further, is it “ethical” to make money being part of the machinery that helps bring people to Christ?
Of course, we all appreciate that the church (in any religion) would never mix business with their core mission, but assuming they could or did so commingle, what business opportunities are presented to generate revenue from the Chinese flock as they come to grips with their salvation?
See also my previous related post titled, “Does Economic Development Encourage or Discourage the Growth of Christianity in China?”
See also the related post on this blog by recent MBA graduate Jared Samarin titled, “Confucius Makes a Comeback.”
Any modern day C.S. Lewis’ out there?
Your thoughts on this topic?
2 Comments Add your own
1. China Law Blog | September 30th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Beat you. Great minds think alike. I did a post on this a few weeks ago, entitled, China Religion. China Money Making Opportunity. Here you go: http://www.chinalawblog.com/2007/09/china_religion_china_money.html
2. Chris Carr | September 30th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Hi Dan. Thanks for checking in.
You have a great mind. I do not …
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