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Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
You can spread the Gospel by being a silent witness rather than ruining a brotherhood or sisterhood by making your brothers/sisters feel uncomfortable over this unwelcome intrusion into their home.
You can announce it, but if more brothers do not want to go, that is their choice, and leave it at that.
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OK well let me clarify. I do not think you should EVER push religion on anyone. HOwever, what I meant was that it's good for the Christians in the group to encourage others to come, as long as it is done correctly. There's a huge difference between saying, "Hey, we just started a chapter Bible study. I'd love for you to come!" and "If you don't come to Bible study, you are going to Hell." You know?
I am a Christian. I come from a church that firmly believes in spreading the gospel by your actions yes, but also by talking to them. The key is to approach them correctly. You must understand that some religions are like this, and it is a huge part of being a member of that particular religion. This must be respected as well. I invite everyone I know to come to church with me, but I never look down on anyone for not coming, or whatever. I just feel it is my duty as a Christian to do so.
Also, someone else (maybe kddani? Not sure
) said to leave it to the campus religious groups. Yes, for the most part. But why SHOULDN'T a Christian (or Jew, Muslim, or any other religious person) be able to talk to a brother/sister about their beliefs? If it is done correctly, you should have every right to do so.
When I said, "it depends on where you're from", well, this CAN make a difference. I used to live in Connecticut, and the Bible study thing wouldn't have flown up there. In Arkansas, no one would care. Some of the GLOs even have "chapter church". There tends to be more Christians here.