[Fljotsdale]

What an interesting thread! Thanks for posting it, Barry!

I agree with most of the points made by most of the posters! So I don't have a lot to add, really, just personal experience:

I used to be a JW, and as you will know, it is their habit to go from home to home to talk about the bible. I've done LOTS of it in the past! As Yorick said - it is dealing with people on an individual basis, not shoving stuff down their throats, but giving them opportunity to listen if they are willing, or to shut the door if they are not. You can visit the same homes year in, year out, and think no-one pays attention..... then you start to find people that you have spoken to previously and shown no interest, are suddenly asking questions.... suddenly wanting to know more. Seeds sown previously have slowly taken root and sprouted.

The same is true of ANY endeavour that you believe in passionately. People see the passion, and some wonder why. What you are doing, Barry, is sowing seeds. Most will die, but some will take root, some will grow.... you may never know about it, but the seeds will still grow. NEVER GIVE UP OR FEEL DEFEATED.