[wmfights]

WF, at least in the East, the tender sensitivities of the hierarchy of The Church will not be hurt by some bible thumper in a cheap suit. Centuries under Mohammedanism or decades crushed under the heel of atheistic communism have given them a sense of perspective sadly lacking in the West.

Thankfully we have not had to endure that.

WF: “Allowing those in obvious error to determine what you can and cannot do makes no sense.”

K: I agree. That's why the statutes outlawing proselytizing by heretics are so popular in the East.

What a shame. If an Evangelist were to come and you are convinced they are in error, rather than having a "Mars Hill" moment and correcting the evangelist you would have the power of the State stop him. It does not evidence a great confidence.

WF: “It is a Christian's duty to preach The Gospel.”

K: It is? Which Christians?

Any and all.

[Kolokotronis]

“It does not evidence a great confidence.”

We can agree, I am sure, that it does evidence great power, though; right?

“Any and all.”

Says who? :)

[kosta50]

It is a Christian's duty to preach The Gospel...Any and all

Show me where it says that in the Great Commission. It is the duty of the disciples, and their direct successors, not of laity.