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Post by Jesse Morrell on Nov 12, 2007 23:39:32 GMT -5
This is an email I got:On Halloween night (10-31-07), police in Salem, Massachusetts assaulted and unlawfully arrested Repent America (RA) director Michael Marcavage as he preached to a crowd of people gathered in the public streets for the annual event. Watch Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYuaOenys60
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Post by Kerrigan on Nov 13, 2007 0:53:58 GMT -5
That's nuts! It's like Michael has a target on his back! I thank God for him...
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Post by Jesse Morrell on Nov 13, 2007 1:08:36 GMT -5
Something like this happens to Michael about once a month.
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Post by danlirette on Nov 13, 2007 10:58:06 GMT -5
I wrote the Salem Police Department last night to express disgust over their actions toward Micahel, and here is what they write concenring the incident with Michael:
"Dear Mr. Lirette, I am sorry you are so offended by our actions. Just as a way of clarifying the situation, the ordinance was recently amended to read 8 pm not 10 as in the video and the speaker was formally told of this prior to the officer taking any action. Also thank you for your concern for our health and spinal condition. Regrads, Captain John Jodoin"
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Post by Josh Parsley on Nov 13, 2007 11:30:32 GMT -5
What did you tell them? They had no backbone?
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Post by alan4jc on Nov 13, 2007 11:41:20 GMT -5
I wonder how many of the others there who were using amplification were arrested?
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Post by ChrisDeferio on Jan 21, 2008 12:44:05 GMT -5
the answer in...none. We were there the night before too and there were at least a couple PA systems going which made preaching next to impossible at times. The police in Salem are corrupt just as the city is corrupt. The previous night the only cops that approched us were state police and there was no problem. The arrest happened 45 minutes after I had to leave but the scene was exactly like that pretty much from about 7:30-10pm or so. Pray that there Michael wins his case with the Slaem court because that will make the way for a realatively hassle free outreach next haloween. -Chris
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Post by koontzy on Mar 4, 2009 13:43:54 GMT -5
what was the outcome of this case? i was wondering after watching the video
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Post by tony1984 on Mar 5, 2009 10:23:41 GMT -5
I think the issue is how you present yourselves to people. I completely agree with what brother Michael is doing out there and commend his efforts to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Now here is where most of you will get offended with me but this I feel must be addressed... It is 100% what you preach but it is also 100% how you preach it. We are to win souls my friends. If you start off in a blaze of fire people will take up defense and block out your message only gathering what they feel they can through back at you and not really listening with open hearts and minds. This is the way the apostals and Jesus preached. Yes, there was a hell fire and brimstone message with REPENT always in there but what do you think made people stick around and actually listen?... the way the message related to the sinners. You will be persecuted and thrown in jail from time to time but understand that we are to win souls not create an angry mob. Catch there attention by relating to them without being condescending or greater then everyone but show that you are there because you care and not because you are better then everyone. Win souls brothers...win souls. As for the police... if you treat them as a fly or mosquito and try to swat them away or resist then you are setting up a reason for folks to walk away from your message and never return. Show people that you are civil even when your not breaking laws. Let God own vengeance and drive on.
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Post by Melmoth on Mar 5, 2009 10:47:31 GMT -5
It is 100% what you preach but it is also 100% how you preach it.Alright, another guy I agree with on this board.
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Post by Jeffrey Olver on Mar 5, 2009 19:01:46 GMT -5
Tony,
I agree with you... you shouldn't preach to be intentionally inflamatory or insulting. But many times, all you have to do is quote the Bible and all Hell breaks loose.
Michael Marcavage has his reasons for his behavior when he is being arrested - but I think the best route is to be quiet and go willingly. (Then sing your soul out while in your cell. LOL).
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Post by tony1984 on Mar 6, 2009 0:33:32 GMT -5
Here are a few open air preachers which I believe connect with people "sinners" without taking away from the Gospel or fire and brimstone message. I truly do believe that to win souls you need to connect with people in a caring way without starting a riot or becoming a pinata. I study the way these folks preach the Gospel to sinners and learn different techniques to witnessing in a way that reaps positive results by peaking peoples interest and DRAWING then to Christ. www.youtube.com/user/evangelismteamwww.youtube.com/user/CrossReachwww.youtube.com/user/thewayofthemasterTake a look at a few of their videos.
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