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Former Yakuza Becomes Christian Minister

January 2nd, 2008 by James

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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Comment by shazzb0t
2008-01-02 00:43:13

Very nice find. Interesting.

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Comment by Lord Huggington
2008-01-02 02:06:16

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!” :\

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Comment by Stygian
2008-01-02 06:41:35

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

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Comment by shazzb0t
2008-01-03 00:39:57

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

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Comment by Hank
2008-01-02 09:53:30

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

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Comment by shazzb0t
2008-01-03 00:40:42

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

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Comment by Panna
2008-01-02 14:18:04

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

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Comment by TenSigh
2008-01-02 14:39:05

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.

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Comment by shazzb0t
2008-01-03 00:41:18

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

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Comment by Pheebs
2008-01-02 19:19:48

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.

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Comment by D-san
2008-01-09 01:47:05

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

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