Saturday, December 22, 2012

Buddha - Temples - Monks

Coming to Thailand one can't but think of the darkness that exists when the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ is absent.  Jesus said, "If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!  Matthew 6:23.  But Paul added in 2 Corinthians 4:6, "For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."  May the work of gospel preaching speed on in Thailand to illumine those in darkness.

Everywhere Buddhism prevails in Thailand with temples, shrines, amulets, witchcraft, superstition and people who live in fear of demons.    Here are some examples.
Giant Buddha

Other idols





Shrine in hotel grounds

Shrine beside factory



Monks receiving food

Monks praying for homes and families to keep demons away

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