We can inspire others through witness so that one grows together in communicating. BUt the worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyses: 'I am talking with you in order to persuade you.' No. Each person dialogues, starting with his and her own identity. The church grows by attracting, not proselytizing. β¨ GMA Hosts Thrilled By Pope's 'Fantastic' Call Not to Proselytize, Ignore Context by Kyle Drennen, newsbusters.org. August 4, 2014.
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