@MusicForThePiano All this hippie blasphemy they spread attacks the foundations of the Church even more sinisterly than open warfare ever did. Moloch is blushing from their efforts.
It exposes the method. Which is a good thing. But he method has been exposed from the beginning by the snake.
I notice that most people think that "christians under attack" means that evil muslims go shoot Christians in churches. This is not how the snake works. The real attack is deception and seduction.
@Hermetic Seal I think this kind of campaign is also indicative of "lowest common denominator" Christianity.
I have been quite some marketing for the church here.
And many people seem to think marketing is bad, while "marketing" is at the core of the mission.
The catholic church has a whole department for it (propaganda fide)
In my experience what works is:
Exclusivity & Openness: New people love the fact the churched are empty, in that they can find their way, many go alone to church, they are at adventurers sing value in these ruins. It's exclusive, beautiful, and open for everyone.
Written tradition: While everything is unstable in the world. The church is a rock of wisdom; we can read Augustine, Chrystosomos, Aquino, Desert Fathers, Blaise Pascal. These writers are not part of the school curriculum, but you start to read them you realize their profound quality; which incomparable to "self help books",
Art tradition: Will you rather watch meaningless "modern art" or lavish yourself at a Rubens?
Desire for the 1 truth: Many really desire to know the truth, and they feel there is 1 truth. Not the 2 of the dialectial process, 2 opposing fake forces and a crazy conspiracy theory for those dropping out. This is very important as many non-faithful and faithful seem to think "all are just opinions"
Brotherhood Bringing people together to read the bible, to talk on the meaning and to share our thought openly, without judgement, as the apostles were different so we are different, we can only understand and feel God better through others. The brotherhood on earth is essential for that.
Sacraments (Daily) Mass, Confession which appeal to and are used by many.
Prayer Prayer is fine to sit still with God, you don't need to talk, you can also do a rosary are say many other written quality prayers that can help us.
A new authority Not our world leaders matter, but God is the real ruler, not the worldly law matters, but the Divine law.
Sin is an action in which you walk away from God. Put faith in your own flesh, your own greediness, your lust, your anger. God wants you back home.
God is loving for those who dare to see their own faults, their sins and repent, go on their knees and ask for forgiveness, God will stretch his arms around you. Welcome home son.
These ads spread none of this message.
They try to change the meaning of christ. Like they always try to change the meaning of words. The idea of democracy is that the people have a say in something and can exercise a control mechanism on those in power. This has proven to be fully hijacked with mass media and propaganda.
In my opinion it's pure attacks on Christ. It's the devil explaining who Jesus is; a nice guy, he had some good teachings, but you got to have fun right? Wee live in a new age with new rules, some people love football, some go sit in church. It's just what you like.
The attacks are not always so obvious.
It outlines none of what I listed as value, the truth that the Church brings.
