Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Walk the Aisle

My church doesn't do this but I go to a camp called Falls Creek which does. I've never really thought of the "altar call" as being a bad thing. To me it always just seemed like the people wanted to pick out the ones who were ready to make a decision in Christ so that they could have someone talk to them and answer their questions. I still think that it is good for that, but also when your at a camp like Falls Creek and the music is playing and you're in the moment I can see where someone would just walk down to the front from their emotions rather than an actual desire to know Christ. I'm not gonna hate or oppose the altar call or judge every single person that wants to walk the aisle, but I do see where this can lead to alot of false commitments.
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9 comments:

  1. The HoffDecember 9, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    I enjoyed this blog. And I agree completely. I wouldn't have thought of that.. you are smart. I agree with the part of like people walking down just because of being in the moment and the emotions because that has happened to me, good blog!

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  2. BlakeDecember 9, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    I agree Alora sometimes I think people do make false commitments due to being in the moment

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  3. Tanner RobertsDecember 9, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Alora this blog was very good. And I like "the Hoff" agree with it completely. I tihnk you hit it straight on when you said the moment thing good job alora you are very smart.

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  4. Haley (the Unicorn Queen!)December 9, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    Dearest Alora,
    i loved your opinions on this blog. i agree that we shouldnt judge everyone that walks down the aisle. you explained everything well!
    -haley

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  5. ediger19December 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    I definatly agree that people are sometimes in the moment and commit to things that they normally wouldnt.

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  6. N-DexDecember 9, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    good thoughts! i completely understand where you are coming from and the view you are giving :) way to be
    Natalie

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  7. cnkoeppingDecember 10, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    I agree with your statements on how it can be used for good and bad. I loved how you explained it and I think that both Christians and Non Christians could read this and understand it! Way to Go1

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  8. zachatack!!!!!!!!320December 10, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    Alora,

    I agree that someone in the moment might walk the aisle, but once the councelors can talk to those people they might wonder if they really are saved or not, and then maybe make a real decision.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    I like what you're saying alora. it sure can lead to false commitments but, like you said, it can also be a good thing. nice blog.

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