Comments on: How to Hire a Translator in Mongolia — 3 Times (incomplete) http://blog.writenothing.com/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/ Writing and I have a love/hate relationship. And by that I mean hate/hate/love. But I'm gonna do it anyways... so you might as well come along for the ride Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:16:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Chris Sumpter http://blog.writenothing.com/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/comment-page-1/#comment-1515 Chris Sumpter Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:11:34 +0000 http://writing.yulebomb.net/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/#comment-1515 I think the only way to combat falsehood is with truth. I am glad that Mongolia has freedom of religion. I respect the right of these people to put forth their viewpoint, but I think there is a better way, and I have confidence that truth will ultimately win over error. I think the only way to combat falsehood is with truth. I am glad that Mongolia has freedom of religion. I respect the right of these people to put forth their viewpoint, but I think there is a better way, and I have confidence that truth will ultimately win over error.

]]> By: Natso http://blog.writenothing.com/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/comment-page-1/#comment-1514 Natso Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:09:40 +0000 http://writing.yulebomb.net/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/#comment-1514 Could there be something to do about it? Mongolia has been tolerant to any religion, but sometimes I question the necessity. P.S: Thank you for quick reply. Could there be something to do about it?

Mongolia has been tolerant to any religion, but sometimes I question the necessity.

P.S: Thank you for quick reply.

]]> By: Chris Sumpter http://blog.writenothing.com/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/comment-page-1/#comment-1513 Chris Sumpter Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:44:23 +0000 http://writing.yulebomb.net/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/#comment-1513 Actually, I was just referring to some theology that I think isn't very helpful. I noticed that television preachers like Kenneth Copeland and Joyce Meyer were on TV, translated into Mongolian. They teach a version of Christianity that says that we create our own realities, that turns God into some kind of cosmic vending machine and that ultimately leaves people hurt and disappointed. Actually, I was just referring to some theology that I think isn’t very helpful. I noticed that television preachers like Kenneth Copeland and Joyce Meyer were on TV, translated into Mongolian. They teach a version of Christianity that says that we create our own realities, that turns God into some kind of cosmic vending machine and that ultimately leaves people hurt and disappointed.

]]> By: Natso http://blog.writenothing.com/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/comment-page-1/#comment-1512 Natso Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:39:51 +0000 http://writing.yulebomb.net/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/#comment-1512 "Chris Sumpter: I also have witnessed some things done there in the name of Christ that are not very pleasing." Can you give me some examples? I very much would like to know. “Chris Sumpter: I also have witnessed some things done there in the name of Christ that are not very pleasing.”

Can you give me some examples?

I very much would like to know.

]]> By: Yuletide http://blog.writenothing.com/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/comment-page-1/#comment-759 Yuletide Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:29:36 +0000 http://writing.yulebomb.net/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/#comment-759 That's good to hear. I forgot to mention the language school thing as your best option. Not only will learning the language equip you with practical skills, but you'll be connecting yourself to your fellow students, and more importantly, the language teachers. Dunno why I thought you were Catholic, I guess I assumed when I read your post about the Catholic stats? Anyways, good luck! If/when you bump into Pastor Dashdendev, send my regards :-) That’s good to hear. I forgot to mention the language school thing as your best option. Not only will learning the language equip you with practical skills, but you’ll be connecting yourself to your fellow students, and more importantly, the language teachers.

Dunno why I thought you were Catholic, I guess I assumed when I read your post about the Catholic stats?

Anyways, good luck! If/when you bump into Pastor Dashdendev, send my regards :-)

]]> By: Chris Sumpter http://blog.writenothing.com/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/comment-page-1/#comment-756 Chris Sumpter Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:37:48 +0000 http://writing.yulebomb.net/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/#comment-756 Actually, I'm not Catholic; I'm Protestant, and I know there are lots of English-speaking Protestant missionaries in the area, so I assume we'll be able to find the resources when we need. We actually plan to enroll in language school immediately upon arrival, so hopefully the language problems will begin to be addressed very quickly. I understand and appreciate your concerns about how some evangelism has been done in Mongolia. I also have witnessed some things done there in the name of Christ that are not very pleasing. We are not actually going to do evangelism and church planting; we are going in more of a support role, helping to encourage and equip leaders in a Mongolian church. Actually, I’m not Catholic; I’m Protestant, and I know there are lots of English-speaking Protestant missionaries in the area, so I assume we’ll be able to find the resources when we need. We actually plan to enroll in language school immediately upon arrival, so hopefully the language problems will begin to be addressed very quickly.

I understand and appreciate your concerns about how some evangelism has been done in Mongolia. I also have witnessed some things done there in the name of Christ that are not very pleasing. We are not actually going to do evangelism and church planting; we are going in more of a support role, helping to encourage and equip leaders in a Mongolian church.

]]> By: Yuletide http://blog.writenothing.com/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/comment-page-1/#comment-754 Yuletide Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:54:49 +0000 http://writing.yulebomb.net/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/#comment-754 Hm. I responded briefly on your page, but didn't realize the part about "no English-speaking contacts". One easy solution is to ask around at the Universitites. There are tons of students who are studying English, and would love the chance to hang out with native-speakers. Also, (since you're Catholic? From your blog?) the Catholic church is probably an even better bet. Father Patrick has been in Mongolia for a while (apparently his Mongolian is pretty legendary--he's completely fluent) and he has lots of contacts I'm sure. Plus he's just an all-around great guy. Other places are the café's, there's the French Bakery--a block or so N of the Green Olive (i think that's what it's called... an italian restaurant) on Peace Ave. It's owned by a french guy. There's another café called... Nara I think? It's right across from the Mahayana center (fpmt.org). They have contacts there too. OH, the other obvious answer, is go to the American Center for Mongolian Studies. Oh wow, I just checked their website, and they actually have _services_! They'll pick you up from the airport... hire you a translator and other fun things. http://www.mongoliacenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=60 Good luck Hm. I responded briefly on your page, but didn’t realize the part about “no English-speaking contacts”. One easy solution is to ask around at the Universitites. There are tons of students who are studying English, and would love the chance to hang out with native-speakers.

Also, (since you’re Catholic? From your blog?) the Catholic church is probably an even better bet. Father Patrick has been in Mongolia for a while (apparently his Mongolian is pretty legendary–he’s completely fluent) and he has lots of contacts I’m sure. Plus he’s just an all-around great guy.

Other places are the café’s, there’s the French Bakery–a block or so N of the Green Olive (i think that’s what it’s called… an italian restaurant) on Peace Ave. It’s owned by a french guy. There’s another café called… Nara I think? It’s right across from the Mahayana center (fpmt.org). They have contacts there too.

OH, the other obvious answer, is go to the American Center for Mongolian Studies. Oh wow, I just checked their website, and they actually have _services_! They’ll pick you up from the airport… hire you a translator and other fun things. http://www.mongoliacenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=60

Good luck

]]> By: Chris Sumpter http://blog.writenothing.com/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/comment-page-1/#comment-712 Chris Sumpter Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:42:30 +0000 http://writing.yulebomb.net/2008/03/07/how-to-hire-a-translator-in-mongolia-3-times-incomplete/#comment-712 Wow, this is kinda intimidating. We are hoping to move to UB this fall, and we just found out today that our only English-speaking contacts are going to be gone for a few months when we arrive. Our experience with a translator on a previous visit got a little nasty due to a lack of agreement on payment. I have to admit I'm getting nervous. Wow, this is kinda intimidating. We are hoping to move to UB this fall, and we just found out today that our only English-speaking contacts are going to be gone for a few months when we arrive. Our experience with a translator on a previous visit got a little nasty due to a lack of agreement on payment. I have to admit I’m getting nervous.

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