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Originally Posted by chseeads
The point is not in defense of "altar calls" or "come forward" pleas in an of themselves. The point is to point out the inconsistancy that is displayed by people saying one thing and doing another. People's words say they want one thing, but their actions say another.
And the issue of making people that are actually trying to pray feel uncomfortable and cutting them off.
If people want to leave, they can leave. If somebody is concerned about visitors having to sit through something then somebody should have the job of going to greet them at their seat and letting them know that "it's all over but the shoutin'" and they're welcome to go or stay, in whatever tactful manner somebody with this burden thinks it should be done.
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I do think these are tied together. I would favor addressing it formally though.
For example:
A pastor might say, "You are dismissed, and those who desire to continue in prayer please do so, if you would like we will even pray with you."
Or it that is too much distraction a private place established for those who desire to pray. In either case
the pressure to dismiss at expense of those praying is eliminated. I think that is the real issue the leaders wrestle with when the majority is waiting to be dismissed...
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