tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713231510890712652.post5224721490062910904..comments2024-03-02T08:27:42.344+00:00Comments on Theological Scribbles: The Ethics of EvangelismRobin Parryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856329564156757485noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713231510890712652.post-57585461096816921812010-01-13T14:20:11.809+00:002010-01-13T14:20:11.809+00:00I have too many thoughts about this and too little...I have too many thoughts about this and too little time. First of all, I hate the word "proselytism". I share and proclaim the gospel while I don't "make converts". I'll disciple people who convert. But none of this is "making converts". Likewise, sharing views in a persuasive way shouldn't be called "proselytism".<br /><br />And various countries outlaw proselytism when they should more clearly admit that they make it against the law for individuals to convert from one religion to another.<br /><br />I suppose that one of the most important ethics in Christian evangelism is the belief that Christians proclaim the gospel while God makes converts.James Goetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412501436355228925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2713231510890712652.post-7428615107874941912010-01-12T19:33:09.886+00:002010-01-12T19:33:09.886+00:00pseudo friendship 'for the sake of the gospel&...pseudo friendship 'for the sake of the gospel' then dump um a la 'brush the dust off' if they don't jump through your hoops in the requisite time-scale - replace with say... real friendshipDSnoreply@blogger.com