In his afterword, Becker suggests a number of conclusions to the shocking facts he has unearthed for his readers. First he reminds us that seven million people have perished unnaturally in the north since the current dynasty was installed by Russian Communism and later propped up by Chinese Communism. Three million civilians died in the Korean war itself, the conflict begun by the northern regime. Quite possibly three million died in the famine. One million have died as political prisoners. None of these deaths had to occur. None.

Becker is saddened that so many "statesmen" have visited with the North Korean leaders and come out praising them, setting the stage for even more abuse. All persons put on their best manners when they have important "company."

Further, Becker reasons that genocide is normally the killing of the people of a different race, but that it could be argued that genocide is taking place in North Korea with no help from the outside. He feels something should be done about it. Yet who can "interfere" with the inner workings of an independent sovereign nation? Indeed. Thus, who can protect the Korean people who happen to be born north of the 38th parallel? The world has pampered the leadership, catered to its every whim, tried to "understand". And seven million people have died.

When is it enough? When is it proper to protect not only my own family but the family of the guy next door who is abusing his wife and children? Who makes the rules? Becker believes passionately that the present ruler should be forcibly removed from power. That should be the feeling of every man in whom an instinct for liberty, truth, and compassion flows.

But as Christians we stop short of advocating violent means to humans. The world is not our province of judging. Not yet. We shall rule and reign with Christ one day, and during that 1000-year reign, such tyrannies will not have a chance to flourish. All will be peace and perfect submission to Christ.

But what about now? How did the apostolic church deal with the tyrants of its day? Simply, the call was to obedience to government except in matters pertaining directly to the Gospel. And of course the call was to prayer for all rulers, that we might live a peaceful life in Christ.

Such is our call today, though I must add that it is easy sitting here in my comfort to glibly mention these standards. Nevertheless obedience to rulers is a Bible rule. Then, faithfulness to our mission. Preaching, building the church, worship, prayer. Finally, prayer for the tyrant himself, though he be a Nero or a Hitler. Let God bring him down when He is ready. They all eventuially do come down. It is hard to imagine a man more unstable and evil than the Roman Emperor Nero, yet the Scriptures are silent about any violent dealings with him.