I realize that most Christians do not want to be obnoxious in the way they share their beliefs with others. Personally, I'm not all that bothered by those who employ an in-your-face methodology of street preaching. But I am concerned that many non Christians will find such tactics so repulsive that they reject the gospel message outright without allowing it to be shared with them due to their preconceived notions based on their observations of just a few overly zealous Christians.
I also wonder who is converted by fanatical preachers....just other fanatics perhaps? And, is using the examples of Biblical street preachers a good reason to justify modern day fanatical/obnoxious preaching?
As far as listening to you (Christians) explaining your beliefs, that is why I am here, Caroline. I find too often that I get less explanation and more of a verbal thrashing though. Sometimes the message is hard to hear when the voice is so overwhelmingly outrageous and condescending.
Caroline Wong wrote:
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.
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