Campus Crusade for Christ's latest evangelistic pattern begins "Do You Agree With." A campus ministry leader usually wears a shirt with his name on it, then others in the group wear "I Agree With" shirts.
Ideally, it raises controversy and discussion—and therefore evangelistic opportunities. It worked like clockwork at the University of North Florida, where Crusade members agreed with the Christianity of student leader Ray Strickland. Opponents said the group was intolerantly trying to push religious beliefs onto others, but Crusade countered with a public whiteboard for folks who disagreed with Ray. When opponents stole signs, however, Crusade organizers—including Ray—helped them.
"I said, 'Hey, if this will help you disagree with this campaign, then take the sign,' " Strickland told The Florida Times-Union. "And we spent hours and hours and hundreds of dollars on the signs and publicity . …I was just trying to demonstrate a form of grace."
While we pray for peace, we need moral clarity about this war.
As my doubts about his teachings grew, so did a secret fascination with Jesus.
After lobbying from fellow Southern Baptists and Christians affected by the war, the House speaker moves a package forward.
