tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post4098106209629806343..comments2024-03-27T10:35:23.599+00:00Comments on THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Teaching English or evangelising in Morocco?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15056882414512099956noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-54045217342404752252014-03-06T01:09:41.432+00:002014-03-06T01:09:41.432+00:00Thank god they outlaw missionary activity, it woul...Thank god they outlaw missionary activity, it would be heartbreaking to see the blight of US style suburban christianity eating away at moroccan culture and traditions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-31827964763610780902010-04-23T18:51:32.227+00:002010-04-23T18:51:32.227+00:00The organizations website doesn't say anything...The organizations website doesn't say anything about evangelism...and it doesn't seem that she was going to go over with the intent of evangelizing. Christians are called to represent Christ wherever they go. You say that it is ok if they talk about their faith but not to proselytize...well, that appears to be just what they're doing. They are Christians who go over, teach English for no money, live and work in a different culture (which can be very hard), and you're criticizing them for not hiding the fact that they are Christians. Also, half this article seems to be pointing at the fact that they have a place they can go an pray...they're Christians. It's what they do...they're not inviting other people to come pray with them. Just fellowship between believers. If a Islamic Moroccan were to go to the US to teach Morocco, would they not feel comfortable to have a quiet place they could go to pray five times a day without the interruption of those who do not share their faith, and so would be a disruption to their worship time? Just because they have a designated place they can come to pray and worship in quiet, and just because they are unashamedly Christian, and will talk about what they believe IF ASKED, does not mean they have an ulterior motive. Maybe they just want to give generously of what they know (ie. English) to those who would not have the opportunity to learn. I know I would feel extremely happy if someone from another culture (who may not be comfortable with mine) would be willing (most times without pay) to teach me their language first hand. And I wouldn't care if they were were Muslim, or Hindu, or Sikh...and I'd probably be interested in asking them questions about their faith (I'm not interested in converting, and they're not proselytizing...just a simple inter-faith dialogue in order to better understand one another).Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548593083938062187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-71476792307812469072009-04-28T19:07:00.000+00:002009-04-28T19:07:00.000+00:00In reading the article from her college, I got tha...In reading the article from her college, I got that she chose the organization because they weren't about evangelism, instead, they were there to teach English in the spirit of serving the people in a Christ-like, loving way - based on humanitarian principles. What's wrong with that? <br /><br />And looking at the organization's website, they don't say anything about evangelism either. They do talk a lot about teaching conversational English. Am I missing something here?<br /><br />I've traveled in Morocco myself a few times and have found that Moroccans have tried to convert me to Islam. Taxi drivers will say "Islam is the best." And students on the train have tried to get me to say the Islamic confession of faith so that I will become a Muslim. Hmmmmm....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-3405600081991242792008-12-14T04:41:00.000+00:002008-12-14T04:41:00.000+00:00I am intrigued by this blog article. I have an En...I am intrigued by this blog article. I have an English Degree with minor in English Education and found that all of teaching deals with the material (knowledge) and the teacher (the person and the core of who they are). With that in mind, everyone has an "agenda" whether consciously or unconsciously. So, with these "evangelicals" if they truly are "Christ-like" and feel inclined to share their "love", how does that differ from the adamant new age or humanist that truly wants Moroccans to be as they are? - Oregon, USAIntelligent Reasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504047347490162829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-68168997284461139392008-09-18T00:35:00.000+00:002008-09-18T00:35:00.000+00:00As a Christian I wish to apologies for the misguid...As a Christian I wish to apologies for the misguided actions of evangelists who not only give Christianity a bad name, but play into the hands of those who wish to criticize our faith. To try and spread the word of Christ by teaching English is a sneaky thing to do. I have always enjoyed Morocco and your very balanced blog contributors. Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18220453.post-83309481747947330962008-09-17T13:28:00.000+00:002008-09-17T13:28:00.000+00:00A very good and responsible article. Thank you.A very good and responsible article. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com