Has anyone actually converted because of a religious pamphlet?

Some religious groups like to hand out pamphlets to random people - I'm sure we've all seen this. So, the question is, does anyone actually decide to convert based on recieving a tiny and simplistic pamphlet with a salvation prayer on the back? I could see it happening perhaps if the situation was desperate, but all people I've seen who have converted to another religion can usually fit their reason into one of three categories: 1. They actively decided they wanted to convert after personally seeking out information on that religion, not after passively recieving a pamphlet on a religion they previously had no interest in. 2. They converted because the person they were romantically interested in practiced that religion. 3. After being dissatisfied with their current religion they wandered to another relatively random one in hopes that it would fulfill their needs.

And if pamphlets annoy people so much, don't you think it will drive them away from your religion instead of towards it?

Rusty2006-03-28T14:26:37Z

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those little pamphlets are meant to be handed out when you go and talk to someone. After talking to them,and they show interest in what you say, it is a sort of a thought to leave you with. I agree people who throw them at you or annoy you with them are hurting the cause more than helping

Anonymous2006-03-28T14:23:21Z

I agree. I will never convert because of a pamphlet, basically because I don't read pamphlets. As a matter of fact, when I see it coming, I don't even give them a chance to give me the pamphlet or to talk me into converting.

And I also agree that pamphlets might not be a good idea to make people come to churches, but since I am not a believer, I don't really care much either.

sons.ofthunder2006-03-28T15:25:51Z

They do not believe the pamphlet will convert you. Only the Spirit can move someone to accept Jesus as Savior.

Giving someone a pamphlet is just a small part(possibly) of a huge process. I may plant the seed, someone else may water it, but only God can make it grow into a strong and beautiful tree :)

radon3602006-03-28T14:23:52Z

Apparently so, otherwise either one of two things would happen:

1. These organizations would realize that handing out pamphlets was an ineffective way of recruiting people and would search out a more effective means. Thus, no more distributing (or at least greatly reduced) of this type of material.

2. Organizations that relied solely upon this technique would eventually wither away in attrition and would cease to exist.

ThisMachineIsObsolete2006-03-28T14:24:44Z

I live in a very conservative area, and see these pamphlets non-stop. It's definitely annoying and makes me not want to hear anything about their religion (especially when they stand on the street corners with old ladies handing out their junk...can't be rude to an old lady.

what I do is I just take every single pamphlet they produce. I toss it into my "trashbag o' salvation" at home. One less pamphlet on the streets...I did my job.

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