The difference is that in the Jewish religion we don't "spread the gospel".
I personally think yes people should do it in the chapter if they want because well hey it's your chapter, do what you can that doesn't violate a rule and brings you closer to your brothers/sisters. But I think that if your chapter becomes a tool in "spreading the gospel" you've gone too far. There is a very thin line between that 99.9% of people would not see.
-Rudey
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Originally posted by sairose
Wow.
Someone inviting you to a Bible study doesn't mean they automatically think that! In fact, often the people *I* invite to my church are other Christians, often of another denomination. I'm not asking them to convert them to my church, but rather to share mine with them. That's all. Obviously, I invite non-Christians as well, but whenever they turn me down, I respect that as well.
Normally, an invite to church is just meant as a friendly invitation. Yes, they want to share Christ with you, but it doesn't mean they look down on you OR your beliefs.
I had Jewish friends in Connecticut who invited me to their services. I went a few times. No, I did not believe what they did, but I was glad they invited me. They came to my church a few times as well. None of us meant it as, "you need Jesus!" or, "convert to Judaism!". We were just sharing our beliefs.
I respect what you believe, but it's a tad offensive to me that you say your one hour a week is better spent helping others. That's fine that you do not wish to attend church, but please don't make it sound like others are wasting their time for doing so.
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