"The Faith of a Fanatic"
Just because a person has faith that, by itself, doesn't make it right. Just because a person believes God has spoken to him or her it doesn't mean God has. We live in a world in which there are people who have strong convictions and much that is professed is has a questionable quality. We may want to dispute it or even run from it. We may want to counter it with another point of view or simply ignore it altogether.
What do we say to someone who is filled with conviction and is convinced that we are wrong in the way we think?
Can we affirm them for their vigorous expression and challenge them on those points of belief that seem "over the edge"?
Are there family members whose evangelistic approach seems harassing? What do you do with them at family gatherings?
Are there friends whose theological passion makes it impossible to discuss important matters? How do you maintain a friendship?
What do you say to a religious fanatic?
How do you handle this difficult issues? I'd be interested in your ideas. Write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net.
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I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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