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Yes, I do agree with this point (it's the same as Agaric's above). But there is one problem I am aware of when it comes to traditional interpretations of Christianity here: the evangelical imperative of the Great Commission. It is claimed that the religion/faith is meaningless without the initiative to spread the word, for propogation against all odds is the trademark of the faith in early times. While I don't think it is nearly as applicable nowadays there seems to be substantial philosophical grounds for claiming that it still behooves one of the faith to actively spread it- usually though this is accompanied by the counterbalancing threat that if one doesn't follow this they are somewhat incomplete or not genuine in their faith.When I hear this I quip Paul's words which go back to Jesus' words about leading by example at these would-be-evangelists. There is no point in preaching about Christianity if one cannot legitimately defend their own integrity (Jesus had a lot to say about that too), and as it stands, it's a sad truth but most people seem to have gotten it very very wrong. This is why I am critical of most outreach and organised evangelical groups: their religious intentions supervene on their altruistic intentions and this usually undermines, not strengthens result.
Yes, I do agree with this point (it's the same as Agaric's above). But there is one problem I am aware of when it comes to traditional interpretations of Christianity here: the evangelical imperative of the Great Commission. It is claimed that the religion/faith is meaningless without the initiative to spread the word, for propogation against all odds is the trademark of the faith in early times. While I don't think it is nearly as applicable nowadays there seems to be substantial philosophical grounds for claiming that it still behooves one of the faith to actively spread it- usually though this is accompanied by the counterbalancing threat that if one doesn't follow this they are somewhat incomplete or not genuine in their faith.
When I hear this I quip Paul's words which go back to Jesus' words about leading by example at these would-be-evangelists. There is no point in preaching about Christianity if one cannot legitimately defend their own integrity (Jesus had a lot to say about that too), and as it stands, it's a sad truth but most people seem to have gotten it very very wrong. This is why I am critical of most outreach and organised evangelical groups: their religious intentions supervene on their altruistic intentions and this usually undermines, not strengthens result.
