Jack Thomas Lang wrote:As Christians, it is our duty to spread the faith across the globe. While the Church has historically done well in conserving local traditions and culture, this varies tremendously depending when and where conversion occurred. How do you feel about this? Do you think conversion should be done in a culturally sensitive manner, in a manner that puts faith above all else, or not at all?
I think the emphasis must be on conversion. Cultural practices should not stand in the way of the Christian faith, and if they are outright anti-Christian they must be changed or removed. That being said, subtlety nets more believers than piggish stubbornness. We just shouldn't let the desire to be sensitive overshadow salvation. Feel free to answer these question even if you're not of the Christian faith (Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish).
In terms of evangelism, I think we need only look to the example of the Apostles and St. Paul to see how it should be done.
They weren't imperialists, they met people where they were at and introduced Christ into their lives, and built churches made up of their own communities and own people.
Honestly, I don't think we need to overthink it, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide those called to missions.
