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I've seen quite a regular bit of | by hadji | 2005-01-16 20:15:27 |
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I think it's the Conversion Thing | by Dazed | 2005-01-16 20:24:13 |
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But there again, the doctrine of conversion | by hadji | 2005-01-16 20:30:18 |
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by Dazed |
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however, they are not generally how conversion-related experiences are for many people or, more importantly, how conversion is seen.
There are many churches that would welcome new members but do not actively seek them. These are the people who do it the way you say they should (others disagree with you, hence I'm pointing out that you say it should be - I personally agree with you though).
The basis for the ridicule and negativity comes from experiences from the other group of Christians - the things you "know" about (even if what you "know" is not true or even based on your experiences).
Of course, everyone hears about the extremists in any group, and that forms their impression. That impression is convert them - save them - make them like us - sometimes at almost all cost. Those who are not like the "us" and do not want to be like the "us" take great offense. They are not wrong, they are interpreting what they experience and reacting to it.
As a further factor, since many of these extreme conversion churches are the loudest thing one hears about Christianity, it is the basis for many people's views - and it is a generally negative view - of Christianity as a whole.
OK, so that was all very poorly worded. I apologize, but I hope you also understood some of it so you can respond. |
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I understood it. And I concede the reality | by hadji | 2005-01-16 21:19:32 |
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Because people don't know the teachings, | by AndyA | 2005-01-16 21:51:51 |
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That's probably a good point, but then my question | by hadji | 2005-01-16 22:03:48 |
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Is that then called meta-dogma? | by Tars_Tarkas | 2005-01-16 22:06:22 |
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errr, forgot to specifiy the question. | by hadji | 2005-01-16 22:06:48 |
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It suits their agenda? | by Illiad | 2005-01-16 22:24:03 |
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It's also easier to stay with your original belief | by Dazed | 2005-01-16 22:28:26 |
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Birds of a feather flock together... | by Tars_Tarkas | 2005-01-16 22:24:31 |
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Oh and another reason... | by Tars_Tarkas | 2005-01-16 22:39:27 |
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Because they are expecting more of the same? | by AndyA | 2005-01-16 22:44:03 |
