Scutinizing the scriptures

last SG · 2005-12-21T18:29:14+00:00

I guess it is the nature of their religion. Christians have a mission (The Great Commission), while other religions don't, I guess...

SilverPal SG

Laughing

SilverPal SG

You lost me with the second paragraph...

shade343 SG

Cause they think that evangelising is important.

huaqing SG

ok, what does it mean by "men reaching out to God"?

it means that men try to have God's standards, but God knows that men cannot do it without his help. THat is why he reach out to us!

shade343 SG

Isnt all religion all about God reaching to man? If christianity isnt a religion, den why shld jesus come down to preach?

Rolling Eyes

YOu people love to twist your words.

shade343 SG

Tell him you are a rapist who believes in Christ.

SilverPal SG

If you don't care, it would suffice to "inform" others of God's love, there is no need to take on "foot-in-door" hard sell tactics.

Another concept that we can study is, why not just demonstrate God's love in our daily dealings, our words and actions? This is a soft sell strategy and deemed more acceptable to those subjected to it.

Mother Teresa didn't go to India to convert Hindus to Catholics. She went to care for the "poorest of the poor". To use the influence, connections and money of the Catholic church to provide soft beds, clean sheets and medical care to those too poor to afford. If a hindu patient dies in her "hospital", she would get her staff to bring the body to a Hindu temple for their religious authority to perform the final rites for the deceased.

Mother Teresa inspired many Catholics and non-christians around the world with her respect for other religions (namely Hinduism) and her willingness to help non Catholics with no ulterior motive of converting them.

There are more examples of religious people who believe in Buddism, Taoism and Islam who also show such love and selflessness too.

Why is it necessary for Christians from certain denomination to hang out at bus stops and MRT station and harass passer-bys with their hard sell tactics? How effective is it? How is the ROI?

Do you think a famous singer can be more successful at converting others if she sang christian songs like Hillsongs and Hosanna Music Ministry? Is there such a character in the christian community? If there is, is he/she doing it?

SilverPal SG

It is because, from a purely secular point of view, it ensures the survival of the religion at the very least. Also, having more members, means being more accepted (I'm leaving politics out of this).

But what is wrong with evangelising with your ACTIONS? Strange concept, but rather refreshing isn't it? We could live the Gospel and show love and care to those around us, irregardless of their religious preferences. One day, someone will ask you, "How do you keep your cool when everything is going against you?" or "How come you're always so nice to others?"
Then you reply them, "Because I'm christian/muslim/buddist/taoist/etc" or something to that effect. I'm sure they would want to know more.

BTW, shade, I'm not directing this post at you. Its directed at the christians. Mr. Green

huaqing SG

Giving out brochures at bus stops is just a way to evangelize. Of course it will be easier to ask our friends to convert.

What u have said shown that u do not understand the Bible, God'w words. Why not u get a Bible and start reading it, and go to a church, and really understand what it says? because what u are saying seems very funny to me...

Northwind SG

Uh...The other religious texts are "scrutinized"...
The whole difference between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism came about during the compilation of Buddhist writitngs at councils...

SilverPal SG

Living the Gospel is a great way of evangelising. Our friends would be the first to notice it.

Well, my knowledge of the Bible is mediocre at best, so please forgive me if I get certain points wrong or am unable to quote the Bible.

maggot SG

Compilation??? Laughing

Some monks died without any relics left behind because they studied the fake sutras and the fake teachings of buddha...what a waste of time.... Shocked

laurence82 SG

Seriously, one of the few prominent Christians that deserve much respect is Mother Theresa, sadly, who is ostracised by the Protestant community. I prefer her brand of faith and works, than self righteous evangelising fundamentalists who demonstrates more bull talk than actions or sincerity. On top of that, they dont think they are wrong at all. How pretentious or foolish they have become.

laurence82 SG

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I find this talk abt labelling 'other faiths are religions, my one is relationship with god' abit bulls.

From dictionary.com for simple meanings to the word religion

1. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
2. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
3. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
4. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
5. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.

Technically, xtianity falls under the first meaning. Seriously, I dont care how people try to bamboozle me with loads of bulls, but this term stick.

Misogynist SG

You mean there's a divide between religion and race?

Gosh, the only divide I ever knew is Good and Evil

And please, dun ever seek to justify your actions using God.

SingaporeMacross SG

It never ceases to amaze me that many Christians pit ‘religion’ against ‘personal relationship with God’, when the two are not mutually exclusive.

matrixeg SG

this thread should be closed. sooner or later ppl will start fighting.

Northwind SG

And what does that have to do with what I said? It does not support nor refute it.

And the idea of "relics" being left behind being a status symbol is not of original buddhist teaching. Did Jesus leave relics? Did Mohammed? No. What is the point about bringing this up??

shade343 SG

It is you who do not understand the bible. What he says make perfect sense. Its christian like you who do good because you seek to convert. This is akin to breaking a couple who are already in a relationship by introducing a 3rd party.

Jesus never said that evangelising was important. The most important thing is still to do good and be good. Asking other people from other religion to convert to christianity is harrasament. And that is not what Jesus preach.

maggot SG

There are people promoting fake buddhism teaching Twisted Evil

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