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Are you going to hell?
Former born-again Christian John Marks journeyed back into the evangelical America he'd left behind and discovered the promise -- and limitations -- of faith.
By Louis Bayard [2008-02-25]

  • Ridiculous at best, evil at worst...

    Marks: "All evangelicals know that, once they get out of their own personal sphere, they will be seen as ridiculous at best, evil at worst."

    This is a sweeping statement, and false in my experience. My personal sphere is about 80% unbelievers, and I'm the only believer in my family, at work, most of my friends are unbelievers. Maybe I'm just too used to them, but I've never encountered a stranger who ridiculed me or called me evil. Maybe being 6'4 keeps their mouths at bay... But in our postmodern world most people approach me with the attitude of 'Well if it works for you, great...' And though I know it works for all of us, I don't cram that down their throat.

    Anyway, just thoughts from an Eva...

    Peace,

    XY

    -- xychro
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    Monday, February 25, 2008 08:43 AM
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