I might be wrong, but whenever I see preachers and such preaching God's word, the word 'Crusade' is always used!
That word is kinda scary if i say so meself!
Anyways, i'm not here to stir trouble...just answer me plz!
thanks
2006-12-22 02:06:32 · 5 answers · asked by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
elliot-thanks for enlightening me more=)
2006-12-22 02:10:48 · update #1
You are equating it with the Crusades of the Dark and Middle Ages.
The word "crusade" is an appropriate use for any focused campaign that seeks to win followers. Though "campaign" is a more politically correct word, crusade is a perfect description of what the goal is: winning souls to Christ.
Think of them as "mass marketing" in the religious community.
The Billy Graham Crusade, or a newer one from the West Coast, Harvest Crusades are both good examples of religious crusades.
2006-12-22 02:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Bob L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went on a mission, and I never, ever even thought to call it a crusade. I can't imagine why I would want to affiliate sharing the gospel with that violent series of wars.
2006-12-22 02:22:01 · answer #2 · answered by daisyk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no.... I personally know 40 people who have gone on various mission trips or are missionaries full time and I have never heard any of them use the term crusades in their experiences!
2006-12-22 02:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not always. As you can imagine, the word crusade has a bit of a stigma attached to it, so many Christians tend to avoid it.
2006-12-22 02:09:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
according to websters crusade is defined as "a remedial enterprise undertaken with zeal and enthusiasm " that sounds pretty accurate
2006-12-22 02:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by Robert K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋