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Originally Posted by Dave
That is unfortunate. Back in the day on campuses I would just use the 3 circles, spirit, soul, body and explain that you can't know God without experience in the deepest part of your being. This is not rocket science. You can't defend the Christian faith because you move people into their mind....ask them to just simply open their heart...if they truly want to experience God....if not, no problem, and move on... talk to as many people as possible. It's like pyramid schemes, in a sense, which we have all been approached about...you talk to enough people and you will find some who will listen...for a variety of reasons...they are searching...they are open etc... Of course, if you can respond to their concerns that is helpful but for the most part it's sales like quite honestly. Take your time and consider your own disposition...there is no quota. Persistence and everyday efforts are essential.
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Yes, I feel like the LC only wanted to try and contact people who would be "easy" to gain. They have no desire to talk to people who have genuine questions that can't be quickly answered. I do think there is truth to part of what they say, that is you can't always expect to convince people by debating them. On the other hand, and just as important, the brothers were always so quick to send us out on the gospel without us really knowing what we were up against. Not everyone is going to magically be "open". In my experience it was quite disappointing to be rejected left and right without realized that is normal. The LC view is basically that people are out their waiting for us to come offer them a Bible or invite them to a meeting. Needless to say, it never plays out that way.