Strongly Disagree?

Question:
I was in your Shul on Friday night, and couldn't believe my eyes. I saw a guy I knew from years back, who is the last person I would ever expect to find praying. Let's just say, that he certainly wasn't the spiritual type, when I knew him.

If anything he was anti-religion. But now he has become a regular at your services. How did you get him there? _________
Answer:
I receive three types of feedback. Some write something like, "Great email", that's nice.

Even better is, "I forwarded that, to my whole list".

But the best compliment, is disagreement.
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Negative feedback, is the most positive feedback I can get.

Indifference is a writer’s nightmare. If I deliver a dramatic email, and get no response, no questions or objections; then it probably wasn't read, or my words didn't penetrate.

But when I receive vehement protests, and strong counter-arguments, then I know, that I have touched someone. They protest ,because they have taken me seriously, their outlook has been challenged; and so they feel the need, to defend their position.

That's the type of reader I am looking for - one who doesn't agree, and says so; then we can have a conversation.
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So too in our discourse with G-d. Every one of us has a soul, whether we consider ourselves spiritual or not; and every soul is involved, in a constant dialogue with G-d.

We each react differently to what G-d has to say, we may or may not respond, but we all are involved in the conversation.

Some are indifferent to G-d. His call to their soul doesn't touch them, either because they are not ready to hear it, or because they don't want to.

That is a tough audience.

Others agree with whatever G-d says. They are the uncommon souls, who seem to naturally follow the divine will.
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Then there are those, who struggle with G-d, and resist what He says. They are the ones to watch.

A person who is resistant to religion, is very likely the one, who is most touched by it. It resonates so deeply, if they don't resist it, they will have to pursue it. If they are honest with themselves, they will recognize, that they are disagreeing because they know it's so true.

They hear the irresistible call of G-d to come closer, and in time, they will realize, that there is nothing to fear. That's when they drop their resistance, and let their soul go free.If you are arguing against G-d, you are not far away.
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As long as you are thinking and responding, you are a part of the divine conversation.

Disagree?