April 24, 2009

Catalyst: West Coast (Sex Trafficking)

A panel of people were on stage discussing the world wide epidemic of Sex Trafficking.

27 Million people in slavery today.
 (bought – sold – traded)

Random Thoughts:

  • The problem with you people is "YOU TELL ME TO LEAVE" but you "NEVER LET ME FORGET WHERE I CAME FROM". (Naomi shared this from a prostitute she talked to in Amsterdam.)
  • The church is the answer to this issue!
  • 1) Guns; 2) Drugs; 3) People – Top 3 black market things being sold in the world!


Other than cash is their other opportunities for the church to help with this issue?

  • Pray (Must be
  • Talk about it – get the conversation going
  • God will multiply your efforts.
  • Most cities have "anti trafficking" organizations.

Is sex trafficking legal in these countries?

  • India – not legal – but it is everywhere. The corruption goes to the highest government officials.

What do we do with "rescue girls"?

  • There has to be somewhere where these girls can go after they are rescued.

Resource:

Naomi Zacharias: http://wellspringinternational.org/
International Justice Mission: www.ijm.org

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