Patreon Picks #11: John Chau
Added 2021-09-10 14:08:02 +0000 UTCMission work has been part of Christianity since its inception. Verses in the Gospel of Matthew quote Jesus Christ as telling his apostles to make “disciples of all nations”. These passages are known as the “Great Commission” and have led some Christians to believe they must save souls through conversion.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Erin Munro - research, writing
Mike Migas - production, music
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - music
Milly Raso - creative direction
Comments
Agreed, about time this world grew up
Kelli Hynes
2024-09-13 08:09:22 +0000 UTCIsn’t it fair to say that just about everywhere in the world, people have been attacked and killed by the occupants of ‘private’ property where the ‘intruder’ has an uninvited and unwelcome agenda ??? Not my fave case team, but … you guys do no wrong 🤓 looking forward to the next episode.
Caroline O'Dea
2021-09-16 16:42:09 +0000 UTCJohn's Dad Patrick is spot on
Kev Keir
2021-09-16 12:13:11 +0000 UTCBut that's how it is? The Patreon Picks are additional. They still release full episodes every Saturday. Just look at the playlist, full episode on the 4th, 28th, 21th ... etc.
AK C
2021-09-14 07:11:28 +0000 UTCGreat ep guys. Very frustrating to listen to as a former Evangelical Christian, as I know how much he would of believed in what he was doing unfortunately.
Neil A.
2021-09-14 05:06:49 +0000 UTCYou mean like Liberals? Because thats the EXACT case. Cheers
Bradford Shovlin
2021-09-14 04:24:11 +0000 UTC@Napoleon in Rags: All you have to do is listen to the episode to realise that missionary work is about trying to colonise and impose your ideologies upon vulnerable peoples. If you want to serve your community, then foster children who need a loving and judgment-free home; volunteer at a nursing home to keep old people company; knit hats for charity; lobby your local government fund hospitals and schools adequately; offer to mow the lawns of your neighbours free of charge; raise money to house the homeless… There are so many genuinely kind and compassionate things you can do for others, that don’t involve going off to other countries to try and force your religion down people’s throats, especially those who didn’t ask for it.
Telma M
2021-09-13 20:56:23 +0000 UTCMissionary work is all about service. Not trying to “save” people…there is a place in this world for people that want to help and serve others
Napoleon in Rags
2021-09-13 18:23:50 +0000 UTCGreat episode. I remember when this happened details were very hard to come by despite it being an international headline grabber because of the remote nature of the incident so a lot of this was new. I was with missionaries on my college campus when this broke and they were heartbroken and devastated and couldn't believe it and I couldn't drum up sympathy for this kid and what he (and they) thought was a righteous mission. Even now I can only feel sorry that his parents have to live with his loss. Great job all around, Casefile!
Demi
2021-09-13 15:35:37 +0000 UTCIt's obvious they want to be left alone, if only everyone would respect their rights. We don't need to force our ways onto other people, they have been happy for thousands of years and want to remain that way. They have their own rules, they have the right to handle things themselves, not us. The only person who did something wrong was him.
Roy
2021-09-13 13:59:37 +0000 UTCThere’s been some Patreon picks and 30 min shows here and there. Should be the hour shows every Saturday like it use to be!
Michelle
2021-09-13 09:10:32 +0000 UTCNot sure what you mean. This episode is from Sept 10. Then there were episodes on Sept 4, August 28, August 21.
MM
2021-09-13 09:01:36 +0000 UTCNot sure why I’m paying for this when there’s hardly any episodes anymore
Michelle
2021-09-13 07:38:16 +0000 UTCWhat a great episode, I’ve been fascinated by the sentinelese for years, and this was really well done!
Jay Tuckwell
2021-09-13 05:56:43 +0000 UTCJohn's actions, while stupid and sanctimonious to the point of obvious harm, really weren't malicious in his mind. Nonetheless, I have never felt less sympathy for a victim in any case I've heard of.
Ruka
2021-09-12 23:43:14 +0000 UTCLove this new type of case! My parents both went to Oral Roberts University and I was raised in a similar way. I wrote a whole research project on Jim Elliott. I have completely changed most things about me. And I’m glad for that. Thinking we have to change people is so dangerous and wrong.
Rebekah
2021-09-12 22:45:21 +0000 UTCWhat an idiot.
Abby Moret
2021-09-12 08:48:46 +0000 UTCIsolation has kept out two modern diseases - covid and christianity.
Bob Trenwith
2021-09-11 14:08:51 +0000 UTCI think this could do with a longer treatment than 34 minutes!
Rachael Horwitz
2021-09-11 11:11:09 +0000 UTCEvangelizing missions, especially to less developed areas of the world, are at their root pushing colonialism, “the white saviour” complex, cultural genocide, and bigotry ideologies onto others. The idea that you and you alone can “save” a group of people who never asked for it is selfish and narcissistic. I have little sympathy for this person, truth be told, but the real bad guy here is the religion that forces itself down the throats of the vulnerable. Missionaries, mission trips, and evangelizing others to your religion has no place in a modern world.
Telma M
2021-09-11 09:26:39 +0000 UTCIt's always sad when someone is murdered but he should have left them alone. Their society is dying. I hate missionaries.
Shandana
2021-09-11 09:16:14 +0000 UTCNot really something I’d expect Casefile to cover. Dude was a Darwin Award nominee that represented the worst in people who try and convert others. More like taking a class to train in how to be a narcissist. More mysteries, please!
John M
2021-09-11 04:59:39 +0000 UTCGreat ep. never heard of the case. I think the young chap was naive but incredibly silly - I agree with the Indian government keeping the island as a reserve
Rosie Overell
2021-09-11 01:58:47 +0000 UTCwell done treatment of such a deeply frustrating tragedy.
AR
2021-09-10 19:45:28 +0000 UTCSeems like a strange case to pick up and research, the controversy isn’t really delved into at the end, this kid was enabled through and through
Evan Stone
2021-09-10 17:14:16 +0000 UTCMe too .
Daniela Carter
2021-09-10 17:13:43 +0000 UTCI’ve always been fascinated with the Sentinelese, so glad the best podcast out there did a story involving them
Byron Ridenour
2021-09-10 16:41:13 +0000 UTCOh nooooo 😲
Leah Budd
2021-09-10 15:27:19 +0000 UTCThis might be the first Casefile case where I’m reeeeeaaally going to struggle to find empathy for the victim. 😬
Brenda Wells
2021-09-10 14:17:22 +0000 UTC
