In Anglo Australian culture the mark of a serious decision is when a person makes that decision for themself. Thus it is Christian parents' dearest hope that at some future time, each of their children will decide to follow Christ. But in other cultures the mark of a serious decision is when a community makes it together.
So when Western people head off to India to tell people about Jesus, they will typically invite the individuals listening to make a personal decision to give their life to Christ. Unfortunately the local people will infer from this that it is a minor decision, no more important than the decision to stop and have a cup of tea with a friend. Anything more serious than that - and nothing could be more serious than a decision about your eternal destiny - is always done in consultation with others.
H/T CB Samuel
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3 comments:
Interesting!
Or maybe they'll infer that it's an invalid decision....?
Thanks for the interesting post.
I'm wondering what part of India you might be talking about? And how this "consultation with others" might be done?
Sorry Donna, I read your comment and then forgot to reply :-/. Yes, I think you're right that they may think it invalid. This is concerning stuff isn't it.
I'm sorry I'm not sure if CB Samuel was talking about a particular part of India - it sounded like he was speaking generally. And I'm not sure how they consult about this sort of thing in India - maybe talk things through??
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