How would you share the Good News to the Self-Entrapped?

I would advise people not to be complacent, and to always accept the possibility that they may be wrong. I would also advise that we should always look at alternative points of view.

Sadly in my experience, these are methods that people delivering "the good news" do not apply to themselves.
 
Aupmanyav said:
That which you think is responsible for existence has no evidence for its own existence.
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Just a reminder this is the Christianity board, where people are invited to discuss issues relating to Christianity in order to better understand it.
 
Aupmanyav said:
God, Satan, angels, souls, fairies, resurrection, virgin birth, heaven, hell, end of days, deliverance. No evidence, no acceptance.
How far will you go with fables?
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That you believe they're fables does not constitute a proof that they are fables.

Having said that, it seems you limit evidence to the merely mechanistic alone, and disregard the fruit of reason and the human intellect.
 
Thomas said:
Having said that, it seems you limit evidence to the merely mechanistic alone, and disregard the fruit of reason and the human intellect.
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Yeah, you can blame me for being very mechanistic, I do not disregard the fruit of reason and human intellect.
 
Thomas said:
Existence has no evidence for its own origin ... but existence exists.
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Apparently, there is evidence for existence, but we do not know if it is eternal or just a bubble.
One of the RigVeda verses says that existence and non-existence are related.
That is something that science will have to handle in the coming days.
I am deeply impressed by this:

iu
 
"How would you share the Good News"

I have to ask, why would you want to? Even the least bright of these people should realise that they do not have incredible powers of persuasion.
 
"How would you share the Good News to the Self-Entrapped?"

Going by my own interest in religion and why I took this further at times, I can only suggest the following. Join or set up an organisation. Publish a variety of material, ranging from learned works to very basic leaflets. If you have suitable members, consider making videos.

Do not, roll your eyes, have a permanent idiotic grin, talk in clichés, avoid tricky questions, or stand shouting in the street.

Have a look at your own life. Is there any evidence that you possess great charisma? Are you an award-winning sales person or a seasoned diplomat? Probably not, so keep that in mind.

I have been approached by many Christians over the years. Not one impressed me. In fact, I found some to be quite repellant. Yet I have met many Christians by chance who have been people worthy of considerable respect and affection.

I have at times taken a strong interest in Christianity, even spending time in a Christian community. I am unlikely to become one, but I will keep looking and learning, so, who knows. Just keep the recruiters away from me.
 
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rocala said:
"How would you share the Good News to the Self-Entrapped?"
Going by my own interest in religion and why I took this further at times, I can only suggest the following. Join or set up an organisation. Publish a variety of material, ranging from learned works to very basic leaflets. If you have suitable members, consider making videos.
Do not, roll your eyes, have a permanent idiotic grin, talk in clichés, avoid tricky questions, or stand shouting in the street.
Have a look at your own life. Is there any evidence that you possess great charisma? Are you an award-winning sales person or a seasoned diplomat? Probably not, so keep that in mind.
I have been approached by many Christians over the years. Not one impressed me. In fact, I found some to be quite repellant. Yet I have met many Christians by chance who have been people worthy of considerable respect and affection.
I have at times taken a strong interest in Christianity, even spending time in a Christian community. I am unlikely to become one, but I will keep looking and learning, so, who knows. Just keep the recruiters away from me.
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Hi there, friends! I've been studying both faith journeys and human psychology for about 20 years now.

This post really hits home on something important. It shows us how our approach to sharing faith matters so much more than we realize!

What struck me most was the contrast between the "recruiters" who left a bad impression and the authentic Christians encountered "by chance." This matches what we see in history and psychology - people respond to genuine relationships, not sales pitches.

When Jesus walked among us, He didn't use flashy methods or pushy tactics. He met people where they were, listened to their stories, and offered truth with love.

Studies show that spiritual growth happens best in community with others who are honest about both strengths and struggles. That's probably why you appreciated spending time in Christian community despite reservations.

If you're hoping to share your faith effectively, remember: authentic relationships matter more than perfect arguments.
 
Aupmanyav said:
Apparently, there is evidence for existence, but we do not know if it is eternal or just a bubble.
One of the RigVeda verses says that existence and non-existence are related.
That is something that science will have to handle in the coming days.
I am deeply impressed by this:

iu
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This image seems to be showing things popping in and out of existence.
Is that what it is implying?
 
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