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travel.webshots.comOctober 28,2008 

     Today’s story “The Great Show Down” takes place in New Orleans famous Jackson Square a couple of years prior to Katrina as told to me by my daughter who witnessed the whole event.  If you have never been to Jackson Square, I must describe it to you briefly. 

Jackson Square is the heart of what is called “The French Quarter”.  The whole area is a must see tourist attraction.  In the center of the square is a beautiful small park fenced with 8’ decorative wrought iron.  On the outside of the fence is where the street venders set up.  This area is limited to artist and Tarot Card readers.  They set up their small tables in the walk way between the park and the buildings that surround the square.  2 two story block long buildings are on opposite sides of the square.  One remaining side is Decatur St. which is where you find buggy drivers lined up to take you for a tour through the French Quarter.  Opposite from this sits the St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest operating Catholic cathedral in the United States along with the Presbyter on one side and the Cabildo on the other.  These are magnificent buildings.    

     A group of Christians was in town to witness to the locals there.  Most of those who are a part of this culture are of the “Pagan” belief.  During their rounds they encountered a Pagan Tarot Reader who suggested that both groups sit down to discuss their view points.  The Christians agreed and thus the meeting was set.  Both groups agreed to meet in front of the Cathedral later in the day.  The time for the great show down arrived.  Both sides were there.  The Pagans came with their tribal drums.  Other than the drums they looked just like everyone else around.  The Christians arrived with their giant signs proclaiming “Jesus Saves”, “You are going to Hell”, and other such sayings.  They also brought their 10’ cross and bullhorns.  They were ready for battle. 

     And thus the discussion begins.  The Pagans went first.  They stated their beliefs backing them with Bible verses (the Devil knows the Bible well).  The Christians had to look these verses up and they were in there.  This infuriated the Christians who began their side of the debate quickly turning to the use of their bullhorns.  The Pagans also stated the history of the Church and the Holidays we commonly celebrate that originated in Pagan culture.  Christians turn again.  The longer the Christians spoke the louder and angrier the Christians became.  When they could not get through with words and bullhorns they resorted to their fists swing on the Pagans and connecting.  The police were called and the Christians were hauled off to jail.   

     I truly hope that these Christians did not think that they were being persecuted for the righteousness of Christ and consider themselves blessed.  Tell me, did any of the Apostles teach this behavior by their examples?  Or did they just get so frustrated that they took things into their own hands instead of allowing God to use them in this amazing opportunity to witness?

What kind of witness is this?  

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