 Posted Saturday, April 23, 2005 11:32 AM
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As I mentioned in the "Heavy Hearts" thread, the discussion there got me to thinking about what written message would we want to put in a CSist's hands regarding Christian Way? It could take several forms from something the size of a business card to a tract to a brochure. While I don't anticipate actually printing such a piece, it would be interesting to discuss what such a piece should contain, what format it should take, and how it should be distributed.
Do Go Be Man
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Posted Saturday, April 23, 2005 11:51 AM
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I wonder if a pamphlet along the lines of how CS differs from Biblical Christianity would be helpful. Don't know how short that would be  , but I know I was just knocked over when I began to discover the deep differences between CS and the Bible. All along I thought CS was in perfect consonance with the Bible (that's what comes from reading only the CS Bible Lesson and CS literature).
It seems to me that the emphasis on inviting New Agers and securlarists to investigate CS (ala spirituality.com) stems (probably unconsciously but perhaps on purpose) from those in charge not wanting to get into theological arguments with Christians. The strongest weapon we have is the Word. It is there that CS loses the 'fair fight.'
I hearken back to that treatise by Max Wertheimer, but in a shortened form. I also think it would have to be very loving and non-judgmental. The Holy Spirit will do the convicting.
LizzieBee
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Posted Saturday, April 23, 2005 1:12 PM
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From the "Heavy Hearts" thread ...
Do-Go....even my dictionary distinguishes between 'flier' and 'flyer.' I think you mean 'flyer.' You don't want CSists to think you evangelicals actually fly, do you?
Sorry,
Jungle Girl
Jungle Girl,
Oops, you're right. "Flyer" it is, must have been thinking about something the Wright Brothers built. 
Do Go Be Man
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Sorry to have a typo in a thread title, but I don't think it can be edited.
Do Go Be Man
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Posted Monday, April 25, 2005 2:21 AM
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A flyer for CSists is rather difficult I suppose. Although the contents similar to what Dr.Wertheimer wrote would be ideal I think that it would only be well received by those CSists who already started to have some doubts. The others would probably dismiss it as some bad attack on their religion. By imposing that CS is the somewhat "superior version of Christianity" MBE gave it very good protection.
The only think I believe would be well received by all CSists and read would be bible passages and truth. We would need to let the bible speak for itself and pray.
Marion
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Posted Monday, April 25, 2005 5:11 AM
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One thought I had was something the size of a business or post card the contained a simple headline, description, and the web address. Distribution could be face to face, slipped under the wiper blades of a parked car (not a favorite of mine), mailed, etc.
Any ideas on what the headline and description should say? How about distribution?
Do Go Be Man
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Posted Monday, April 25, 2005 3:23 PM
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Hi,
I think a postcard/bus. card size flyer is a good idea. I was thinging originally of something more detailed, but I can see the advantage of something simpler. I was thinking of slipping one into the front cover of the copies of S&H in our local libraries. I was struck by Grace's idea (in 'the good the bad and the ugly') of getting to people who are thinking of getting involved in CS and giving then the chance to see the other side of it.
Dug
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Posted Monday, April 25, 2005 3:56 PM
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Of the limited responses we have so far, looks like we may agree that small and simple is better with the goal of directing people to the CW web site. Any nays?
I like the idea of slipping them into library copies of S&H, but wonder about the ethics and legality. Got me to daydreaming, however, about slipping them into books in Reading Rooms or the MBE library*. 
Do Go Be Man
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*I'm unlikely to do it, suggest it, or condone it though for Golden Rule reasons.
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Posted Tuesday, April 26, 2005 1:20 AM
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Hi,
Think that the small size would be great, and slipped whereever it may reach the people.
Yes, I agree to Grace that we should also think about those interested in CS - especially with the general search for SOME kind of spirituality and CS positioning itself in that shelf.
Marion
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Posted Tuesday, April 26, 2005 3:25 AM
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Hi
DGBM;
<< I like the idea of slipping them into library copies of S&H, but wonder about the ethics and legality. >>
I wouldn't do it to a reading room, but a public library isn't the place for this type of book except for research purposes. About 1/2 of our local libraries carry copies of S&H, but only the main research library has a copy of the book of mormon (for example). The efforts of the CoP/reading room activities are the only reason for the widespread placement of these books. In one of my more frustrated moments I contemplated relocating all the copies, but thankfully I decided not to. It doesn't trouble me at all to put a card inside the cover of S&H to alert borrowers to the other side of the doctine presented there.
Could we pursue both the postcard and business card designs? The postcard could have a super summary of the stark differences between CS and the bible and that way would be a good outline of the basics of the Christian faith for those in CS who may not even realise how different their beliefs are (my wife included). The business card would be great to keep in your wallet or bag for when you bump into a CS person somewhere. I could imagine a conversation with someone on a train, finding out they are in CS, talking about the experience of people on this forum and giving a card. It could enable them to pursue any doubts they have in a constructive way.
If we chose the right format then it could be taken to almost any printer in any country to be printed. Any desktop publishers lurking out there?
Dug
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Posted Tuesday, April 26, 2005 5:32 AM
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Dug,
The postcard could have a super summary of the stark differences between CS and the bible... Any desktop publishers lurking out there?
What would the summary say? My job includes a lot of publishing work so creating the master would not be a problem, but I would | | | |