MMA Fighter Kwon A-sol: "Is Online Worship Truly Worship... What Is There to Fear?"

Photo by Kwon A-Sol, martial artist, Facebook capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Mixed martial artist Kwon Ah-sol criticized the practice of holding online worship services in Protestant churches and others amid the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2nd, asking, "What are we afraid of that we don't attend worship?"

On that day, Kwon wrote on his Facebook, "Is online worship true worship? Isn't true worship when people gather to worship, praise, and revere God?"

He emphasized, "Are you afraid of persecution from people and the media? Believers gathering to worship Jesus is conveying Jesus' love."

He pointed out, "This situation is no less severe than when believing in Jesus was forbidden in the early church during the Roman era," adding, "What are you afraid of that you don't attend worship?"

He continued, "This is a test from God," stressing, "The reason believers exist is for worship and evangelism."

As his remarks spread online, critical comments have been pouring in.

Netizens responded with comments such as, "It's not because of lack of faith that people don't gather, but to avoid harming others," "It may be faith and conviction for individuals, but we must be cautious for community infection," "COVID-19 is directly linked to human lives, so this is reckless," and "If you get COVID-19, the hospital treats you, not Jesus."

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