Philip Yancey on Those Who Preach without Words

"Writing for the Internet, I've learned, is a bit like taking on the hecklers at the Speakers' Corner in London's Hyde Park. The normal rules of civil dialogue do not apply. Especially if the topic is religion--any religion--you'll likely provoke a reflexive verbal blast.

"Apart from the typos and bad grammar, I've come to appreciate these Internet outbursts. All too often scientists, psychologists, health workers, politicians, writers and, yes, preachers address people who already agree with them and give polite nods of encouragement. As a writer who explores matters of faith, I find it stimulating, albeit bracing, to find my words and thoughts challenged at every turn."

In a recent commentary, writer Philip Yancey reflected on the effects of those who preach the Good News through their art, their deeds, and their pilgrimages.

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Huffington Post: The Blog: Preaching Without Words (30 OCT 14)

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