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By: Jamie Arpin-Ricci

Jamie Arpin-Ricci — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:19:33 +0000

Hey Tim,

Since the question is off topic, feel free to email me if you would like to explore this question. My Gmail address is jamiearpinricci. Thanks!

Peace,
Jamie

By: tim

tim — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:57:31 +0000

Hi Jamie,my question was just a genreal one. So am i correct to understand that if the person does not belive in God,and they are belivers in something else,you will still continue a relationship with them? I hear of people going to other countries and trying to “convert”them,why does that happen?
Awaiting your reply.thanks,Tim.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:31:34 +0000

Hey Tim,

Not sure if your question is in respect to this post or is it just in general? That is a very general question relating to a situation that would otherwise be more complex. We respect people of other religions, sharing frankly and honestly what we believe. Relationship is mutual and we continue that relationship as long as they are willing.

Peace,
Jamie

By: tim

tim — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:44:13 +0000

So,please explain this to me. If you “make God known”to other people,and they have a different religion,what is the right thing to do in that situation? Do you walk away,or do you keep telling him/her that our God is the right one?

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:24:52 +0000

Thanks Grey Owl. If we were to leave, the hole in our lives would be huge. I would like to believe we are doing good things here that would be missed, but it is most certainly mutual. It is an amazing thing to be weaved into the fabric of a community.

Peace,
Jamie

By: Grey Owl

Grey Owl — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:21:10 +0000

There’s something about being on the “front lines” of life, and seeing the rain fall on the good and the bad alike. I’m not sure many of us could respond to the same challenge that you have with the same kind of courage and grace. I doubt that many churches would leave holes as big as yours would be, should you leave.

By: Jamie Arpin-Ricci

Jamie Arpin-Ricci — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:11:37 +0000

Hey Chris,

That is SO exciting to hear. We look forward to visiting you guys down there some day.

Peace,
Jamie

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:01:18 +0000

Just stopping by to let you know I’m reading…loved this post. Or church and home is quite far from the community we reach out to…this is changing this year and I am so excited to see the difference it will make not only in the wider community but in us as well. Good stuff ahead.

By: Jamie Arpin-Ricci

Jamie Arpin-Ricci — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:30:54 +0000

Thanks Grace. It is so true. We need to understand as much about what we are doing in and to the community as they are in and to us.

Peace,
Jamie