Steve
On Saturday, December 18, 2004, at 08:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 12/17/2004 3:22:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:--
I had a neighbor, who characterized himself as "a born again Christian." Knowing that I am Jewish, he one day presented me with literature from "Jews for Jesus." He explained to me his reasons for doing so, and I told him that I've thought about religion a great deal, even taught the philosophy of religion, and I have well-decided beliefs on the matter and essentially concluded thanks but no thanks. Our "good neighbor" relationship was none the worse--indeed, it probably became richer--as a result of this episode. Had he pursued his religious inclinations to convert me, or had I persisted in challenging his convictions, our relationship might not have withstood the test of time.
This narrative is evidence aplenty that the discussion can move forward in meaningful ways without the "proselytizing" crutch to aid it. Notice that you say he "presented" you the material and he "explained" his reasons for doing so.
It's a small matter to make these mortals so happy.
Jim Henderson
Senior Counsel
ACLJ
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Reinhold Neibuhr 1943
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