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Evangelists target Mancunian youth

A concerned local | 29.05.2008 21:39 | Education | Social Struggles

The 'Audacious City Church' launches an advertising offensive aimed at enticing the young people of central Manchester, after establishing headquarters near the MEN arena.

Recently established in the heart of Manchester, near the MEN arena, the 'Audacious city church' launched a self-promotional offensive this week, with the youth of Manchester in mind.

In an attempt to seduce and entice potential recruits, they targeted the gardens by URBIS, a popular location for teenagers. Having handed out leaflets listing events featuring 'free live bands, open mic nights, football tournaments, and 'eden buses rammed with games consoles, movies on deck, - a place to chill'' they craftily attempted to assume an innocent façade.

Upon closer inspection of their accompanying booklet and flyer, which were graphically and visually impeccable, clearly very carefully considered, it turns out that the instigators of such a professional PR effort were Evangelical christians, and that their friendly, approachable looking team of 'charity workers' are in fact pastors of the North American tradition, renowned for their media-friendly delivery style.

Further events proposed included a talk by Richard Taylor, 'a gifted communicator with an amazing story to tell'. The story of 'a man whose life was radically transformed by god' after a spell in prison.

This is a highly sophisticated and well funded attempt to initiate the youth of Manchester into what could be called a Christian cult. As the name suggests, it will audaciously and undoubtedly look to extend its influence locally, in the manner of all modern evangelical efforts.

Evangelists are a threat to liberty and democracy, and have recently pushed for reform of the abortion limit, in an attack on womens' rights, manifested last week by the votes of Christian MPs in the Commons and by a strong and vocal presence outside Westminster.

People like these, who seek to indoctrinate and impose their religious beliefs upon the vulnerable, are vultures and must be exposed and resisted.

A concerned local

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Cranks

30.05.2008 09:37

I very much doubt these cranks will make any inroads in inner city Manchester. Let them waste their money and resources the kids will play on the playstations and then leave as soon as any preaching starts. Children are not stupid and I wouldn't be surprised if some of the more industrious of them manage to liberate some of the playstations for domestic use.

I find evangelicals amusing some young American crusaders approached me once and claimed to be able to prove some of Jesus' miracles amongst other things so I invited them in. When they proceded to insert a video into my recorder I became slightly annoyed and instead forced them to sit through a David Attenbrough piece on evolution. Unfortunately for them their arguements started to sink somewhat under the weight of concrete fact.

I don't know why they persist it particularly annoys me when people from the Church of Latter Day Saints comes canvassing. If I was ever desperate or disturbed enough to become a christian I certainly wouldn't join that tin pot outfit.

General Degenerate


I agree with General Degenerate

30.05.2008 19:37

Just because people are teenagers does not automatically make them 'vulnerable'. I'm sure they've got the intelligence to decide for themselves whether they want to be Christians. I don't really like arguements along the lines of 'religions shouldn't have free speech because people are so stupid they'll get sucked in'- I find this insulting to my intelligence.

I've managed to make the decision not to belong to a religion without needing to be protected from religious salesmen, and I'm sure other people can do this to. Or they can go and join a cult if they want- it's there life.

Agnostic


Jesus is Lord!

01.06.2008 11:01

I strongly disagree with the anti christian sentiments of the piece above and of the comments. I do not know of this particular church, but evangelical churches are there doing the work of god, and giving the only real answer for humanity, If you do not want to be a christian, then dont,but why stop other people?

evangelist


!Audacious Church - Information Request

31.01.2016 23:28

Hi there, I'm doing some research into the "Audacious Church", and would value some first-hand accounts, especially from those involved, especially if their involvement goes beyond the "Life Group" stage.

I should point out that I am not researching their Christian / biblical authenticity, as I am not a theologian, instead I am investigating their finances, corporate structures and lines of accountability.

I am also interested to learn of their attraction strategies, and how they handle dissent amongst their members.

Thank you

Robert


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