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Evangelicals, do you think it really works?

I bought a book at a big box store the other day from the new age section. I had skimmed through the table of contents and a few pages in the first half of the book before making the purchase. Upon getting home I skimmed through each chapter before really sitting down to read. Just past half way I found a tract tucked neatly inside. I couldn't help it, I felt really bad. Really bad for the poor tree that died to make that useless propaganda.

Seriously, do you really think some stupid peice of paper is going to convert? I have more respect for the individual who lives their lives by their beleifs (or lack thereof) than I do someone who cowardly shoves propaganda in a book. And by the way, isn't the Evangelicals who think pagan books are demonic? Wouldn't that make the person touching the book, touching something demonic and evil?

Oh and last question. How would you feel if you opened up a brand new bible and found a tarot card tucked inside? Or maybe a nice "Goddess Loves You" sticker?

Update:

Amelia my dear, it's not a rant. There were questions. Rant wouldn't include questions. But if it did then didn't you rant as well?

Am I angry? Sure, I am allowed to get angry on occasion because some people feel a need to do stupid crap that makes other great Christian people look horrible. Is it against the law to get angry now? Or is it that I am not allowed to get angry because you might be doing it?

I didn't throw it out, I turned it in to the manager whom in turn was pissed off because he has been throwing people out of his store for solicitation.

Update 2:

Hate? ROFLMFAO that is the most overused word in the English dictionary. Do you even know what hate is? I don't hate, I dislike. Try using the right word.

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  • /\
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    It not only doesn't work,

    I think it's very pushy and inconsiderate.

    Not to mention disrespectful to the authors and publishers of the books.

    I mean, isn't that illegal?

    I can understand if you were in a Christian bookstore,

    but you weren't.

    You were right to bring it to the manager's attention.

    Good for you..

    Source(s): To whomever thumbed me down: As much as you'd like to think it is, it is NOT your property to do with as you please. It is NOT an avenue to advertise your religion; or ANY religion for that matter. If you BUY the book, you can do with it as you please. Otherwise, leave it alone..
  • 1 decade ago

    I think there is something allot deeper going on side you by the amount of hate your emanating over something so small. Just saying. (Yes hate). You mention the poor tree destroyed to make this useless propaganda failing to understand the book you bought on a subject that could equally be considered propaganda(new age) also came from trees. The manager probably politely showed you concern but most likely had a good laugh when you left. Much ado about nothing. And no I wouldn't be crying if someone put a tarot card in a bible or book. In the grand scheme of things life is way to short to get ticked over the small things. I have to wonder if someone had left literature supporting your beliefs or topic or author you wouldn't have minded nearly so much as to report them.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    If my tax greenbacks are used to help so-referred to as artwork wherein a person is proven defecating on a image of a nun then it must be used for anything so that you can make lifestyles greater for the ones in want. Much paintings is finished through evangelicals to furnish meals, and different offerings for the needy.

  • 1 decade ago

    You wouldn't understand, because you know not God nor His power. It's not our job to convert or convince anybody. The Bible says the lost are "dead in trespasses and sins." Would you expect success if you were to go to a graveyard and attempt to convince the dead that they should sit up and come back to life? Your efforts would be in vain, because the dead are dead, they cannot hear you, let alone breathe. It is the same way with the lost, we have no power whatsoever to open your eyes. God alone has that ability. Christ is the one who raises from the dead. Our job is simply to expose the truth and to preach the gospel, and God does as He pleases. You have seen firsthand that job being carried out in such a way with the distribution of tracts. And, because you do not believe, you demonstrate that you're still dead in your sins, and God hasn't given you life.

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  • 1 decade ago

    If you're offended then throw it away. Why would you spend a question just ranting? You sound like a very angry person. But, to answer your question about the tarot card and such I wouldn't waste my time and I'd just throw it out. No big deal!!

  • JohnS
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Religious people are ruled by emotion. Theyd probably get so mad they would have to cancel their secret all male massage for that evening.

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