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Former Yakuza Becomes Christian Minister

An interesting report from Al Jazeera about Hiroyuki Suzuki, a former gangster that became a Christian minister in Japan:

[Thanks to Julián Ortega Martínez!]

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11 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - January 2, 2008 at 12:20 am

Categories: General Japan Tags: al jazeera, gangster, god, japan, news, religion, video, yakuza

shazzb0t

Very nice find. Interesting.
http://casuallygeeky.blogspot.com/ Lord Huggington

Interesting piece. Especially in explaining his motivations to become a minister, and still trying to break ties with the yakuza. I thought joining the ranks of the yakuza was forever. It can’t be that easy to just say one day, “You know what guys? I’m outta here. Think I’ll be a priest or something. Later!” :\
Stygian

So he went from organized crime to being a psychological terrorist. Sounds like a logical succession.

shazzb0t

Pfft. Haha, here come the angry non-believers.

Hank

Obviously, his ‘conversion’ was not a spiritual one, but his ongoing fear of the Yakuza. Interesting story, but quite pathetic.

shazzb0t

Or perhaps for the stated reason of not putting his wife through hell anymore.

Panna

Hiroyuki Suzuki is also the name of a badass yo-yo champion’s video on youtube
TenSigh

I’ve read this guy’s books and I’ve actually met him. His conversion was real. I’ve been to his church in Japan. He’s an amazing guy.

shazzb0t

Thats pretty cool. You met him after you read his books?

Pheebs

I have had a friend who used to be part of the Chinese Triads.
He is now a devoted Christian and I have noticed a great change in his personality, he’s very gentle and generous, and the scary persona has totally gone.
D-san

This is cool. Always great to see Christians in Japan. God bless him.