I'm not sure how I feel about this article: muscular men putting on spectacles to convert people? Hmm. When did religion turn into a ticket-buying-come-see-something-crazy kind of deal? The Power Team call themselves "fishers of men", or perhaps the circus would be interested in their show as well.
Now I'm not saying that what they're doing is wrong, but I don't think this is the way God would want his word passed along. Then again I have to take into account the way society has changed, through technology and various forms of entertainment; but, is this the right way?
The Power Team's performances are said to be sometimes breathtaking, showing the power of the human body. But with enough practice couldn't anyone do these things? Couldn't anyone put on a spectacle such as this, without the preaching? If so, wouldn't those that only came to the spectacle to see these crazy things done, feel more comfortable not listening to someone preaching their own beliefs?
I think I've actually seen this. In my high school we had a program one day when these really big guys came in and ripped phone books, blew-up and popped hot water bottles, and talked to us about drugs and alcohol. I didn't know it at the time that I was being exposed to something with an underlying message, but I do remember being drawn in by these crazy feats that these men were putting on.
I think it is interesting when you talk about this happening in your high school especially when you said you didn't know there was an underlying message about drugs and alcohol. I feel like this is how the Power Team presentations are--sure people are entertained by something, but does entertainment lead to knowledge? I personally don't think so. Anyway, I like the points you brought up, nice!
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