I read a blog that linked to a blog that linked to a blog that linked to this. I wasn't as impressed as some commentors appeared to be but the one piece of advice I found interesting is that visitors to the US should not try to BS because Americans are very good at detecting it. If it is true, and I think it is, a lot of churches better take notice.
I think a lot of Christians BS when trying to convince non-Christians to join the fun. They make ridiculous claims about what life is like on their side and I think a lot of people see right through it. It brings our integrity into question and the conversation is over before it has even begun.
I actually believe the advice in the article is wrong. We are good at detecting BS because we are a nation of BSers. If a visitor wants to fit in they might as well give it a try. They just shouldn't be shocked when they are caught out. Wouldn't it be great if we were known as a society based on honesty and integrity instead?
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