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