Ethics of Proselytization

[Jermayn]

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[RDKirk]

Well, I think that finding some way to introduce Christianity would be best and then find out what the other person believes. Then he could explain what he believes, in which case giving them a tract to take home would be a good idea. Or alternatively invite them to church. I think it's important though to keep a good relationship (in this case a working one) with the person, whether or not they show an interest in Christianity.

Or...and this is a wild thought I read in a book:

Be someone who actually has the calling and gift of evangelism.

Then allow the Holy Spirit to say, "Speak to that person," the way the Holy Spirit spoke to Thomas about the Ethiopian eunuch.

Allow the Holy Spirit to say, "Speak in that place," the way the Holy Spirit spoke to Paul.

 

[Akita Suggagaki]

"Undeniably, those who willfully shut out God from their hearts and try to dodge religious questions are not following the dictates of their consciences, and hence are not free of blame; yet believers themselves frequently bear some responsibility for this situation. For, taken as a whole, atheism is not a spontaneous development but stems from a variety of causes, including a critical reaction against religious beliefs, and in some places against the Christian religion in particular. Hence believers can have more than a little to do with the birth of atheism. To the extent that they neglect their own training in the faith, or teach erroneous doctrine, or are deficient in their religious, moral or social life, they must be said to conceal rather than reveal the authentic face of God and religion." #19

Gaudium et spes

Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern Word: Gaudium et spes

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