Non-Orthodox Missionaries in Orthodox Countries

Manny wrote: I apologize if I offended anyone. You are right, it is everyone's fault. We all need to do more, especially in teaching our own children. But you have to admit that when it comes to religious education, the Orthodox of my generation are sorely lacking. And we are the ones that are teaching our young people. I would venture to say that most people here on Orthodox Circle are doing more than the usual lay person. But we definitely need all the help we can get. So I can only say: Be a leader in your own parish. That doesn't mean cooking for the food festival. DO something that furthers the church's mission. Learn all you can and soak it up like a sponge, and pass it on to others. Buy a few bags of groceries and give them yourself to someone who has nothing. Teach your own kids the faith. Volunteer in Sunday School. Join your parish choir. Do something that is going to educate and attract others to your church--and above all, BE Orthodox--try to live your faith as best you can! The last thing Protestants expect is to be "evangelized"--and if we are more knowledgeable about our own faith, who knows what will happen when more and more of us present it to them.