[Pete]

FWIW, I agree totally with you. My point is that coming in with arrogant guns blazing will not be effective, and may complicate a host of other things.

What you describe is diametrically opposed to the track record of SBC missionaries. To be concerned that the missionaries will all of a sudden act in a way that is totally inconsistent with their history is irrational.

These folks were doing work in Islamic countries before and after Graham made his comment. They continue to do so today.

[Illbay]

The only firm opinion I have is of Graham's group, because he has proven himself to be a big mouth.

I really have nothing I can say against the SBC guys--except that some of them got rather nasty even in the face of the graciousness with which they were received by the "Mormons" in Salt Lake City a few years back, when they held their Annual Convention there.

But that might not have been the Mission Board or what-have-you.

[Sparta]

What you describe is diametrically opposed to the track record of SBC missionaries. To be concerned that the missionaries will all of a sudden act in a way that is totally inconsistent with their history is irrational.

These folks were doing work in Islamic countries before and after Graham made his comment. They continue to do so today.

You're absolutely right and I wish them success.