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1. What are some ways the Christian gospel is perceived in our culture? Often Christians are seen as hypocrites, intolerant, judgmental and fake. some of the well-known televangelists have been exposed as charlatans, hucksters and fakes. This all gives Christianity a bad name and makes it difficult to witness, when the unsaved don’t see any benefit in being identified with such a group. Probably as "confusion," since the different denominations don't seem to agree on "what the gospel is."

Many of them don't know what "gospel" means [glad tidings or good news]. Many of them don't know what "gospel" means [glad tidings or good news].

Many think "gospel" means "truth," when they say things like, "I'm speakin' the gospel."

Many denominations mention Jesus' name... and tell Bible stories about Him, thinking that is "gospel" [calling it 'the gospel of Jesus Christ'].

The "gospel" is the "good news" that Jesus Christ preached. The "gospel" was HIS MESSAGE that He preached, beginning in Galilee: Thus... the confusion and uncertainty in today's culture as to what the divided Christian denominations' think the gospel is. 2. What are some specific moral reasons people may reject the Christian gospel? The main reasons individuals refuse the gospel is mainly due to their morals. sexual preferences, marital status or political beliefs. Christianity demands adherence to a certain moral code that some people believe is outmoded, or intolerant. Christians are seen as judgmental and unwilling to earn the right to be heard because of their attitudes. Many Christians will not willingly dialog with someone who lives a different lifestyle than they do. Usually it is beliefs, marital status or political. Christianity weights a devotion to positive ethical regulations that several individuals think is hypocritical, old-fashioned, or prejudiced. Christian gospel is because of the lack of proof, or physical evidence. Another reason people may reject the Christian Gospel is
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