I want to push the last post a bit. I wonder what folks who read this blog consider to be the contours of evangelism.
So, for instance, I would include calling people to live faithful to their religious convictions part of the project of evangelism. I know that is controversial because Christianity has been seen so often as a dominating religion. While I definitely would, and do, engage in apologetic discussions about the specifics of various religions (I think it is healthy for us to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of all our religions), I have come to abhor evangelism that begins with the arrogant assumption that "I am right and you are wrong and I have nothing to learn from you." Evangelism that is just a battle about who's ideology is best has little to do with the gospel, in my opinion. But I am also committed to the notion that we are all growing towards better understandings of God's heart for us.
So how about you? What would you include in your understanding of evangelism?
1 comment:
Steve,
It would be more helpful if you commented on my post. From your blog, I think you would trace out quite different contours than I would. That is the kind of dialogue I welcome here at the Freedom Log.
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