p. 11 | Religious Liberty in Korea

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 10, 1910

Religious Liberty in Korea

It was feared that the extension of Japan’s sovereignty over Korea would cause embarrassment to the Christian missions in that country. It is gratifying, therefore, to learn that the resident-general, Viscount Terouchi, has made the following favorable statement with reference to the government’s attitude toward religion:—

Freedom of religion will always be respected, and I am ready to extend due protection and facilities to the propagation of all religious doctrines, provided they do not interfere with politics. I am one of those who fully appreciate the good work of foreign missionaries; and as we have the same object in view as they, ‘the improving of the general conditions of the people, their work will by no means be subject to any inconvenience. I need scarcely say that all the vested rights of foreign residents will be fully respected.