[kosta50]

Genius, the Orthodox don't proselytize. The Russians did not establish a mission -- they esablished a Cathedral as part of the Russian diplomatic mission in Tokyo in the mid 1860's. If it hadn't been for the bishop (St) Nikolai of Tokyo, who translated the Scripture into Japanese, the Orthodox would be even more far and few in between.

Most Japanese are not even religious. To them faith is something cultural. Whatever religion is part of their culture, it is usually pantheistic. Out of 124 million people, a few thousand Christians are an aberration. Christianity as a culture is alien to the Japanese.

As I said, Korea is much more receptive to Christianity -- without martyrdom.

[wideawake]

Genius, the Orthodox don't proselytize.

Are you actually claiming that the Orthodox don't believe in the Gospel? That's an amazing statement coming from someone who claims to be defending the Orthodox Church.

[jb6]

the Orthodox don't proselytize

Actually we do and are active in Asia, Africa and S.America. The difference is in the way you do it and in how you approach charity. There is no door to door stuff or street cornor screaming. Instead, the Church moves in and starts building soup kitchens and schools and orphanages and hospitals. The Word then spreads from there to those who want to learn.