The reality is there are methods of spreading ideas that have been spoiled for many people.
Should they have been, though? Is there something inherently anti-epistemic about “If you’ve been thinking of a friend you might like to bring along—this is the night to do it”?
To answer, no. But some methods have been spoiled in reality for many people. Even churches are learning this and approaching evangelism differently.
I’m in sales and I can tell you from experience: You can fail to sell a product to someone who truly needs and wants that product because you’re using bad methods.
Should they have been, though? Is there something inherently anti-epistemic about “If you’ve been thinking of a friend you might like to bring along—this is the night to do it”?
“Should” is strange word.
To answer, no. But some methods have been spoiled in reality for many people. Even churches are learning this and approaching evangelism differently.
I’m in sales and I can tell you from experience: You can fail to sell a product to someone who truly needs and wants that product because you’re using bad methods.