I think much of the animosity toward people of other faiths and cults is
fear and insecurity.  It seems some are just afraid to try it understand the
beliefs of others who think differently.  It seems to me they think their
own faith will be shaken if they attempt to try and understand the faith of
others.
----- Original Message -----
From: Sharon Hooley <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: What's With All the Blind Clerics?


> Karen,
>
> Another thing to consider is that, if your faith is grounded deep in
christ,
> you might be better able to witness if you examine their philosophies and
> religions.  Have you ever listened to the Bible Answer Man radio program?
I
> heard someone talking about how, if you are familiar with cults like
> Mormonism and Jehova's Witness, you can say to them, "I've read some of
your
> material, and I find something there that bothers me.  What about this
> inconsistency?"  When you do that, it pushes their button to try to
"teach"
> you.  When they can't find the answer, they can become flustered, then
maybe
> realize that something is terribly wrong with their beliefs.
>
> Sharon