Evangelist and Chinese Atheist Write “Amazing, Historic” Book
American Evangelist and Chinese Atheist Official Co-write “Amazing, Historic” Book: “This is the first time in the history of China that an international religious leader has been permitted to sign copies of his book in a large public secular venue.”
Christian Northwest News reports that amidst fanfare seldom seen in China, Portland-based international evangelist Luis Palau and China official Zhao Qizheng recently released their highly anticipated, co-authored book Riverside Talks: A Friendly Dialogue between an Atheist and a Christian.
The book’s release reportedly took place during a packed press conference at the Beijing International Book Fair in late August which was cut short when the enthusiastic crowd of assembled journalists, photographers and TV crews rushed forward to interview the authors and get autographed copies of the historic book. “This is the first time in the history of China that an international religious leader has been permitted to sign copies of his book in a large public secular venue,” said Shen Weiping, vice president of the China Association for Inter-national Friendly Contact.
Palau and Zhao are quoted as reminding journalists that the book represents a dialogue, not a debate, between an atheist and a theist, between a scientist and a Christian evangelist, between a Marxist scholar and a religious scholar, between a leader from the East and a leader from the West. The book, notes the report, is an exchange on philosophy, history, religion, the Bible, creation, atheism, Confucianism, politics, ethics, Chinese and Western cultures, and the relevance of Jesus Christ to society.
Palau said, “I love China. I want the best for this great nation and everyone within its borders. And now, after getting better acquainted with such a wonderful leader as Mr. Zhao Qizheng, my love and respect for China has only grown greater. I believe with my whole heart that God loves China. I believe He has a special message for China and wants nothing more than to share His love with the entire nation.”
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