My weaker but prettier half Nermina and I are running a missions trip to many of the poorer regions of Thailand this spring for our church.
Obviously, our main concern is the spiritual welfare of these poor people. The food will always show up somehow, but the spiritual health is seriously doomed.
I really appreciate some of ideas I got with an earlier question. There are some great bible programs.
I wonder though, about how to go about handing them out. Since spiritual health is of utmost importance, should we tie in some sort of baptism for food exchange?
Now obviously it's important to get everyone bibles, and food too. But I was thinking that those who are actually willing to accept Jesus Christ into their hearts would get a larger portion of food. The concept being the spiritually strong become stronger physically as well.
2007-03-07 05:24:10 · 7 answers · asked by Kermit renversant de corporation 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
isn't that how missionaries have always worked? convert or starve? you should be ashamed of yourself
2007-03-07 05:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, that's an awful idea. Jesus would never do that. He loves everyone equally and God does not play favorites. You can't bribe someone into believing and if you do, their faith will not be real and you will probably leave a bad taste in their mouth for religion. You don't want somebody's first impression of Christianity to be a bribe.
2007-03-07 13:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jmac 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh! I nearly fainted with your question! I think your heart is certainly in the right place, for that there is no doubt.
You can not 'con' someone to be baptised, as the baptism incurred has to be the intent of the baptized so to speak. To offer this for food, is paramount to simony!
Baptism if offered free, end of story.
2007-03-07 13:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle_My_Belle 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That has got to be one the worst ideas I've ever heard. So if someone is willing to say they believe like they do they'll get more food. What a joke!
It's people like you that made me turn away from Christianity in the first place.
2007-03-07 13:29:51 · answer #4 · answered by photogrl262000 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
hey CK - why don't you start a mission right here in your own back yard - way too many Kids not getting their dinner theses days!
2007-03-07 13:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
that is among the more reprehensible ideas I have ever seen.
If you get rid of the bibles you'll have more room for food.
You disgust me
2007-03-07 13:28:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is some mighty fine trollin'...
2007-03-07 13:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋