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.
