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To: P-Marlowe

>>If you are GETTING THEM INTO CHURCH<<

...by using fleshly means. You're missing the point, Counselor. get them into the church, yes. Compel them to come in, yes. But not with worldy means - do so by using the gospel of Christ.

>>you make the experience somewhat comfortable and once they are in there you bombard them with the Word of Truth.<<

That's known as Bait n' Switch where I come from, and it's dishonest. Again, what happens when the "experience" fades? You're creating a whole environment based on THEIR comfort. Focusing on their needs and what they can get from it, rather than the true point of worship - glorifying God. Can't you see how wrong that is?

The motive is true, the motive is good, I don't doubt that. But the means in which you implement the plan is deceitful by it's very root.


412 posted on 01/12/2006 6:18:35 AM PST by ItsOurTimeNow ("Hail Him who saved you by His grace, and crown Him Lord of All")
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To: ItsOurTimeNow; P-Marlowe
That's known as Bait n' Switch where I come from, and it's dishonest.

Yours is simply a faulty analysis, imo.

Making church a more people friendly place and then ensuring that the gospel is shared is no different than Wal-Mart making sure its stores are people friendly places and then ensuring that merchandise is available for purchase.

There is no element of bait and switch at all.

425 posted on 01/12/2006 7:53:33 AM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It!)
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To: ItsOurTimeNow; xzins; blue-duncan
That's known as Bait n' Switch where I come from, and it's dishonest.

So it is bait and switch if you offer a warm smile and a cup of joe to visitors to your church? It's bait and switch if you offer a nice friendly environment where a vistor can feel welcome?

That's pretty sad. I guess some Churches are unwelcoming and dour. I suspect dour people love to be in that environment. It's no wonder they leave when their churches become welcoming and friendly. When their dour experience fades, then they have to go elsewhere to relive the experience.

428 posted on 01/12/2006 8:14:15 AM PST by P-Marlowe
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