Cornerstone University Hosts Anti-Communism Forum Featuring North Korean Defector Yeonmi Park
Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is hosting an October 1 event titled 'Why Not Communism?' to address growing support for socialist and communist ideologies among students. The forum features speakers including North Korean defector Yeonmi Park, who warns that the U.S. is the final refuge for global freedom. University President Gerson Moreno-Riaño stated the theme was selected months ago due to concerns about shifting public opinion toward authoritarian systems. Park emphasized that theoretical discussions in classrooms fail to capture the reality of oppressive regimes, citing her own escape from North Korea and subsequent trafficking in China. The event aims to connect Christian faith with civic liberty, urging students to actively defend democratic values rather than remaining passive observers.
