Re: [Bulk] [TruthTalk] Street Preaching

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In a message dated 5/14/2005 5:29:46 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: David wrote: > I grew up in the Methodist tradition too, and I never saw someone > preaching > outside until I was well into my twenties.  This is sad, because Jesus did > it, the apostles did it, it is in the Bible, and it is found in the > tradition of the Methodists, Salvation Army, Puritans, and even in the > history of evangelists like Billy Graham. > Caroline: It's not the preaching outside that I object to. It's the yelling at people and insulting them that I object to. This is not dialogue or apologetics; it's bullying. I can't imagine Jesus screaming "whore" and "harlot" at Samaritan women. Something is very wrong here and as a Christian, I protest. I do not agree with Mormon beliefs but I have enormous respect for all those who endured the persecution with grace and dignity. As a Christian, I would like to apologize to all the Mormons here who were screamed at and insulted. Not all Christians are like that and not all Street Preachers are like that. I hope you'll give us another chance to explain our beliefs. BLAINE:  Hear!  Hear!, Caroline, you have my ear.  David's rationale above is a classic example of the "reason" given by most street preachers to do what they do.  Like you, I can hardly conceive of street preacher tactics ever being employed by Jesus, his apostles,  OT prophets, Billy Graham, etc.  You forgot to mention waving Mormon undies.  Can I see Jesus or any of his apostles resorting to this tactic?  I can't.  Thank you for the apology, too bad you do not speak for the ones who actually offend.