In the fundamentalist view, unbelievers have only two relevant attributes: They are potential converts and sources of temptation. As objects of evangelism, they are called “crops to be harvested,” “sheep to be found,” and “fish to be netted.” Because of danger of worldly influence (much like a contagious disease), relationships with “them” must be handled gingerly. Contacts must be superficial, geared toward evangelism only, and cut short if there is no positive response. Since Christians are already full of truth, there is no need for them to listen, nothing for them to learn, and much for
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