Ortho-Odoratus: Fragrant Evangelism & Critiquing the “Christian System”

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“Pointing out all that I think is wrong with someone else’s faith is not the same thing as proclaiming the Gospel.”

 . . . In the end, I observe the Separatist (“Christian System”) approach to be simplistic, unhelpful and perhaps even syncretistic.  The model extremely effective for bringing about a change of loyalties from the “Hindu Community” to the “Christian Community” but its value for Jesus-centered discipleship is questionable at best.  I do not observe in it that individuals are consequently better educated in Biblical theology nor do I see that from it emerges a greater degree of love, generosity, and sacrificial service towards the mourning family (especially if this family is Hindu) . . .

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