Tuesday, March 12, 2013

From the Phnom Penh Post:
Unholy War of Words

Internet flame wars among the expat community in Cambodia will occasionally get reported in the Phnom Penh Post as if they were actually newsworthy.  This article is a typical example.
It does however highlight what really is an ongoing source of tension in the expat community. There are lots of missionary groups in Cambodia, but there are also lots of other expats who don't approve of proselytizing.
The tension can manifest itself in various ways. For example, “No Christian Missionaries Allowed” is on a sign prominently displayed at one of the most popular bar/restaurants in Kampot.
as some of my missionary friends in Cambodia are fond of complaining about.

(To see one of the internet message boards on which the Phnom Penh Post is reporting, visit the folks on Khmer440.com at New "God Squad" corrupting Siem Reap.  As always with Khmer440, or any Internet message board, read with caution.  A lot of flaming going on.)

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