How Much Do You Have to Hate Somebody to Not Proselytize?

That is a very "in your face" title that Justin Taylor of Gospel Coalition used in a rather interesting post on his blog. He found a short video done by the atheist Penn Jillette, of the magician duo, Penn & Teller.

Here is what Penn Jillette said:
“I’ve always said that I don’t respect people who don’t proselytize. I don’t respect that at all. If you believe that there’s a heaven and a hell, and people could be going to hell or not getting eternal life, and you think that it’s not really worth telling them this because it would make it socially awkward—and atheists who think people shouldn’t proselytize and who say just leave me alone and keep your religion to yourself—how much do you have to hate somebody to not proselytize? How much do you have to hate somebody to believe everlasting life is possible and not tell them that?
I mean, if I believed, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that a truck was coming at you, and you didn’t believe that truck was bearing down on you, there is a certain point where I tackle you. And this is more important than that.”

I find it not only remarkable that it is an atheist that is speaking these words, but this is also a great challenge for us. We have the most incredible news in the history of mankind, yet we often don't share it because of a host of excuses. May this encourage us to get out and tell people the great news of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Source Link: http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2009/11/17/how-much-do-you-have-to-hate-somebody-to-not-proselytize/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+between2worlds+%28Between+Two+Worlds%29

Why Blog?

One might wonder why I joined the blogging community. I have a few reasons for doing so.
1. Facebook eats my life away.
The social networking world of Facebook is certainly a place to use time up. It all starts with a simple status change.. that friends comment on.. you decide to go on their pages to see how they are doing... they are in a relationship with who?... Family vacation pictures in Tahiti 2005!... before you know it, the day just got significantly shorter. Thus I want to significantly reduce my time on that website, while still being able to share what is going on in my life.
2. For Encouragement of Others
I don't know about you, but I find watching a believer grow in their walk with the Lord to be extremely encouraging. Seeing them actively pursuing Christ while far too many others seem content with cruise control Christianity is a breath of fresh air. I want this blog to be the same for you.
3. A Challenge
"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another"- Proverbs 27:17 I hope to at times challenge the thinking of Christians. Sometimes in our desire to fit in, we emulate habits of this world that aren't Christlike at all, but are rather in sinful violation of the Word of God.
4. For the Glory of God
This is ultimately the most important reason. I want my Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, to receive glory and honor in everything I do.