BLAINE: Freedom of speech being the sacred cow that it is, I have no suggestions on how to reach LDS ears and/or hearts with the "evangelical" messages street preachers feel they have for LDS faithful, other than the methods they currently employ. I am sure, however, that these methods are not effective in making converts of LDS to any form of traditional relgion the street preachers advocate. That much seems clear.
Which brings up a question, what do these men advocate? They seem to have no religion of their own--they seem only united on the basis of their mutual hatred of Mormonism, the BoM, JS, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, etc. It's clear to me their inability to tolerate a religion unlike their own (whatever that is) is more at the heart of their activities during Annual Conferences held in Salt Lake City than any religious convictions they might hold otherwise. The truth horns are for large crowds or areas with lots of Noise Did you see the presidents State of the Union address? Is that the only legitimate use of amplification? Free Speech carries with it the right to be heard. Charles Perry Locke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: G, My question to Blaine was in response to his knocking SP's, particularly those at the LDS GC and their methods. I thought it would be interesting to find out what he thinks would be the best way to evangelize Mormons. While sending out missionaries two by may two work in peoples homes, it is not practical in a public open-air setting. Dave brought up prayer and bullhorns. Prayer is not how the Bible tells us people come to faith. While I believe tht praying for those you wish to come to faith is useful, Paul tells us that preaching is the way people hear the word of God. Paul made good on this himself, as did most of the Aposles. As for bullhorns, I must agree that if someone came into my house with a bullhorn and began to preach, I would not like it. But, if they needed to be heard over background noise, hecklers, or other noise in an outdoor setting, I think bullhorns are a good tool. Perry >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Prayer in Evangelism >Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 16:28:38 -0700 > > >there are *evangelical approaches to evangelizing* on which not all >evangelicals are agreeing, so what is *evangelical evangelizing*? > >..also, how many street preachers involved in the SLC events discussed on >TT are evangelical/s? > >e.g., what about Kevin's position on 'evangelicals'; maybe he prefers to >be understood in a non-evangelical category > >..well, ftr perhaps Perry would delve into the background of his question >to BB, below(?) > >also, ppl like Kevin, perhaps other street preachers, too, will want to >distinguish themselves on this underlying issue--we'll see > >G > > >On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 07:09:34 -0800 Dave Hansen >writes: >|| > > > > DAVEH: Perry, I assume your reply means you really are not looking > > for an answer to your question posed at the very bottom[*]..to know how > > > to *evangelize* Mormons. >||... >||... >[*]>>>>>>Blaine, please tell us what *evangelical approach* would > >>>>>>>work best with Mormons, especially at the General Conference. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
