Article: Q: I've attended two memorial services in two weeks, [Derived Headline]

Q: I've attended two memorial services in two weeks, both at non- denominational Christian churches (I'm Catholic). Toward the end of each service, both of which were respectful and quite lovely, the minister announced an "altar call," stating that Jesus was the only way to salvation, and that those who had not come to Jesus should do so at that very instant! This exercise lasted a good 10 minutes. I'm a pluralist, so I don't believe accepting Jesus is the only path to salvation, and I was very uncomfortable for my Jewish and Muslim friends in attendance. Is this a new trend? Is it appropriate? It seems as though the minister was taking advantage of a captive audience. However, no matter ...

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