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Evangelism on the rise

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4,000 delegates are in South Africa this week for the 3rd World Congress on Evangelism. More than 200 countries are represented at the ten-day conference which will discuss world faith and the role of evangelism in a host of world issues. Evangelism is a religious practice that promotes the gospel using a wide variety of techniques. In France the number of evangelical churches is on the rise.

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Evangelism on the Rise

by Anonyme - 25/10/2010 - 12:27

"The church is truly Liberté, égalité, fraternité"... wow, how narrow minded can you possibly be ?

How do you call a man who has to bow down to another being, and fear it ? Is he free ?
A wife having to listen to her husband ? is this equality ?
Eternal punishment for fellow men that don't share the faith...it this brotherhood ?
Irrational beliefs lead to atrocities, promoting the us-them mentality can only promote hatred for your fellow man.

Evangelism on the Rise

by Anonyme - 23/10/2010 - 18:20

The rise of evangelism is a reactionary phenomenon. It is a reaction to the rise of Islam, to inceasing social instability, the economic crisis, the rise of unemployment and uncertainty, the brutality of modern wars and conflicts - but it is likely to fuel further conflict.

Evangelism on the Rise

by Anonyme - 21/10/2010 - 11:51

Interesting, even if not as accurate as it could be. Your moderators need to learn the difference between evangelist and evangelical. One is a job description the other is a group or movement.
I dispute several things you say. You say Evangelical churches tend toward sectarianism. Although this may be true in a few cases, but overall evangelical churches are noted for the openness and inclusivity in their groups. As for the complaint that there is no one watching over them, there is one group that keeps an eye on them --the French government.
Then you mention the growth of the evangelical churches to the detriment of the catholic church. Detriment? Why is this a detriment? All the reasons you mention about why the evangelical churches are growing is the main reason the Catholic church is shrinking. Yes, it is that old fashion way of meeting that draws people. The church is truly Liberté, égalité, fraternité

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