PCT concludes “Conference on National Affairs” with official statement

From "Taiwan Church News" <[email protected]>
Date Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:23:08 -0800

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November 1~7, 2010

General Assembly News

PCT concludes “Conference on National Affairs” with official statement

Reported by Sam Lee

Written by Lydia Ma

PCT held the much anticipated “Conference on National Affairs” on 
October 26~28, 2010, which culminated with the unveiling of “PCT 
Statement on National Affairs”. 

In response to recent national developments and what PCT deems as 
alarming policy trends, the statement called for the creation of “a 
sovereign, independent, and democratic country worthy and reflective 
of its name – Republic of Taiwan”.

The statement also included guidelines for the upcoming Five Special 
Municipality Elections and PCT's evangelistic ministries. It 
especially underscored electing leaders who would “act justly, love 
mercy, and forsake unification and safeguard Taiwan.” 

PCT General Assembly Executive Committee decided to stage the 
conference this year because it felt PCT needed an updated, clear 
guideline that'd help steer its mission and role in Taiwan. The 
conference, attended by presbytery, district, work committee leaders, 
was held at Presbyterian Bible College and about 180 attendees took 
part.

Besides church leaders, a few distinguished guests were also 
noticeably present, including former President Lee Teng-hui, Taiwan 
Solidarity Union Chairman Huang Kun-huei, and other renown academics. 

Lee remarked during his speech that though Taiwan was a democratic 
country, it wasn't yet a mature democracy. He said Taiwan's greatest 
danger at the moment was a China-leaning president whose policies 
consistently jeopardized Taiwan's sovereignty.

He went on to underscore that Taiwan's future is an international 
issue that couldn't be determined by two national parties – namely 
the KMT and the CCP – alone.

Commenting on PCT's stand in the upcoming Five Special Municipality 
Elections on Nov. 27, 2010, and the presidential election in 2012, 
Chang emphasized, “PCT is not partisan. The most important thing to 
remember is: Have confidence in God, love your people, and be devoted 
to your country.”

Being active in the political and social scene of Taiwan is part of 
what it takes to do creative evangelism and part of PCT's trademark, 
Chang said, adding that “democratization” is “biblical”. The PCT 
hopes to use its God-given wisdom by being good stewards through 
monitoring and showing concern for political and national issues.

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