It's not about gaining popularity among the heathen.
It's not about appeasement.
It's not about compromise.
It's not about coercion.
It's not about relentless persuasion.
It's not about getting the most likes in forums, or being "buddy-buddy" with, or praised by heathens, for being "understanding" of their stance.
It's not about being unscathed - whether it be from physical or emotional injury, or being villified, or ridiculed, or marginalized, or even shunned.
For those who think that upholding and staying true to what is in the Scriptures beats the purpose of converting non-believers,
and instead drives them away from Christianity......
....here is a sobering statement from Christ.
Matthew 10
22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
Christianity is not about pleading with you to, "pretty please, see it from my viewpoint, and please believe!" Uh-uh.
Christianity is informing and explaining to you how you can be saved. Whether you want to believe it or not, that's up to you.
You have been invited by Christ. Your choice is whether to accept and take what is being offered.
Christians are simply His messengers who deliver His invitation. Making it known that the invitation is for EVERYONE!
All you have to do is call on Christ.
Your free will. No one will force you.
TAKE IT.............or................. LEAVE IT.