(The original blog in Japanese is here. 「小さな応援歌」)
Some targeted individuals may be prepared to die. Some may be determined to never die.
It is heartening when someone other than the targeted individuals appears to stand up to this problem. If that person is willing to sacrifice their life, they will be a fearsome force for the enemy.
Almost no one will listen to the story of group stalking and believe it. When someone does appear, they will leave the targeted indivisuals for fear of it to explode on himself. Many targeted individuals lose friends in this way.
It is true not only for individuals who leave, but also counseling agencies and union members who should fight alongside the targeted individuals in court will also withdraw when they are threatened. They are probably afraid not only of their lives, but also of their future jobs and businesses being unable to continue.
In that sense, it is powerful to have someone who does not fear death. Are there such people?
I think there must have been quite a few in Japan in the past. There were patriots who risked their lives during the Meiji Restoration, and even during wartime there were many young men who were prepared to sacrifice their lives for the country. I think there were such righteous men even when there was no war.
People have become weaker, and are driven by self-interest. They easily cling to money, honor, life, safety, and security of life. This has led many people to join evil and run away from justice. I think it is precisely because of this modern era that group stalking has become possible.
Even the media, which is the key to this, will stop reporting the truth if they succumb to vested interests and threats. We need reporters who are willing to risk their lives. That is the holy job.
Anyone who wants to be a disciple of Christ will risk their life. That is what Christ taught. And he himself died that way.
At the Last Supper, the day before his death, Christ taught his disciples, "Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15). And he himself put it into practice.
He also said, "I give myself for them, that they also may be given up in truth" (John 17).
It should be a religion where you risk your life to bear witness, and live at the risk of your life. It is not a religion that is content with just bringing peace of mind. Nor is it a religion where you are content with bringing some benefit. There are some benefits in those respects in religion, but if you want to follow Christ as a disciple, you will have to risk your life for it.
Are there still Christians like this? I'm sure there are still a few in Japan (and also in other countries). Or maybe even more. I think there are quite a few such christians. That's what I believe.
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( original japanese draft 05/22/2012)
Not for away, I plan to change the post date to the original post date.