Quote Originally Posted by GKtib®
It happens. There are Christians who serve in a more reserved, conservative way... And then there are the fire & brimstone "Christians" who go to concerts and spout out things about how you're a sinner and that you'll go to hell. Nobody stops to listen to what he/she has to say; nobody wants any of his/her pamphlets. To be honest, it's not only confusing for non-Christians like you.. but it also confuses me. I can't believe they actually think the "bullhorn" approach will bring non-Christians closer to God... between all the yelling and the blatant accusations, judgment and condemnation -- Why would anybody want to be part of that after being accosted by some angry, screaming stranger with a bullhorn?
It doesn't work at all... IMHO it makes things worse. I get the feeling that's not exactly what Jesus had in mind. When people do stuff like this, all Christians end up getting painted with the same brush -- other people get a bad first impression and automatically assume "Well, I guess ALL Christians must be crazed maniacs with bullhorns under their beds." Jesus said he came to save, not to condemn. These guys think they're giving out the "good news", but it doesn't come across that way... it doesn't come across as very loving.

A real Christian is somebody who understands that people have different perspectives and different religious beliefs and convictions need to be respected.

Try not to get the two confused.
Well said...

We all need to remember that there are extremists and fundamentalists on both sides of the equation. Its just easiest to overlook those who agree with you and for those who don't to stick out in any confrontation.