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Chapter 9 religion ad society book chapter 9, page 65, caught my attention for the reason it discusses the topic evangelism. This chapter deliberates how members at Grace Taiwanese have a mission by evangelizing individuals to come and hear the word of God. There is a quote on page 65 its says “Christians have a duty to proselytize as salvation is offered by God only those who accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Through evangelicals bring salvation to the world.” What Taiwanese church is trying to succeed is by evangelizing and converting individuals about the word of God. Those people who heard the word of God can bring others to join them to hear the gospel. In order to do that member of Grace Taiwanese church have specific people,
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