Pulpit Language

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On Fri, 6 Sep 1996 AIS07@aol.com wrote:

> Here's a question that I hope brings more light than heat:
> 
> What does everybody think about preachers referring to people as "whores"
> "fags" or "twinkies" while preaching?  I find myself wondering if a
> homosexual desiring freedom from that lifestyle would feel enough love in
> such tactics as to want to serve God.  Any comments?

I don't think they would. Here's why: If I were a person of that 
lifestyle sitting in a sermon where a preacher were using words like 
that, I would be offended! Those are not words that are generally used to 
portray kindness, rather, they are used when scoffing or "attacking" 
someone verbally. 

I think that for a preacher, or a witness for that matter, to be anywhere 
near being effective, they should realize that nailing someone by calling 
them names is no way to reach them. As I see it, showing a loving and 
caring attitude while witnessing is half the battle. Calling someone 
names while trying to share the gospel with them voids out your 
witness. 


Andy