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Christian
Vocabulary
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There is a lot of talk these days about communicating with the unchurched. The discussions center on vocabulary and the way we use words. It is indeed important that we make sure people understand what is being said. For instance, a favorite hymn talks about being "washed in the blood of the lamb." I'm not suggesting that we do away with the words of that hymn but it is important that it doesn't give the wrong message especially in this day where so many people seem to dwell on the dark side of life. To take a lighter look at this subject - here is an illustration:
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At the Henry Street Hebrew School, Mr. Goldblatt, the new teacher, finished the day's lesson. It was now time for the usual question period. "Mr. Goldblatt," announced Little Johnny, "there's somethin' I can't figger out." "What's that, Johnny?" asked Goldblatt. "Well, accordin' to the Bible, the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, right?" "Right." "An' the Children of Isreal beat up the Philistines, right?" "Er--right." "An' the Children of Israel built the Temple, right?" "Again, you're right." "An' the Children of Israel fought the 'gyptians, an' the Children of Isreal fought the Romans, an' the Children of Israel wuz always doin' somethin' important, right?" exclaimed Little Johnny. "All that is right, too," agreed Mr. Goldblatt. "So what's your question?" "What I wanna know is this," demanded Little Johnny. "What wuz all the grown-ups doin'?" |
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