End Is Nigh Evangelists
@arthurchappell (44941)
Preston, England
September 30, 2015 9:09am CST
I was cutting through Manchester city centre. As ever these days there was an evangelical fire & brimstone preacher yelling a need for us to repent now for our salvation before an impending apocalypse, on a cheap portable PA system. I listened for a few minutes. He was very articulate and bright. He shouted a speech that was unscripted though he may have used the same speech many times so it was virtually memorized. I just felt that his time and fearless energy was being wasted when he could be communicating in offices or on a club circuit though such might run counter to his beliefs. I felt sorry for him rather than happy that he obviously finds some value in his beliefs. He clearly has bravery, charisma and talent. It looked so terribly squandered.
Arthur Chappell
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
2 Oct 15
@RasmaSandra it is annoying for shop workers nearby who hear him for hours at a time too
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@RasmaSandra (97954)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Oct 15
@arthurchappell Wish people would not do that. They should preach among groups with similar thoughts. Doing this he's liable to give someone a panic attack.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
30 Sep 15
I recall my childhood days when the street side evangelists were a normal sight
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
30 Sep 15
Piccadilly Gardens - actually on Sunday afternoon, though they are often around. I was in town today too so probably not far from where you were. Some of my observations don't make it online for days after I make a note of them so I don't forget to use them later. I try to avoid specifying exact days and times for things
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
30 Sep 15
@arthurchappell I was at the local precinct on Sunday and only passed through the city on my way home, which involved a bus to Shudehill and the Metrolink from there. Most other days I would travel to Market Street tram stop and no doubt notice anyone making a speech.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
30 Sep 15
@Asylum they are out often . Sunday was the first time for a while since I paid one of them much attention. Unlikely they,'ll convert me.
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