I agree wholeheartedly with Kristin Horner in "Christian hell warning is not a form of terrorism" (SN 10/3).

I also believe, however, that while Christians "feel an obligation to inform others of the danger (of being sent to hell)," the proper way to do this is not to accost people, but inform them that if they are not Christians, they will feel God's wrath and be sent to a fiery place for all of eternity.

If you wish to save people from hell, fine. But don't do it by attempting to control people with fear.

Here's a hint: People don't like being threatened, and they don't like being told how evil and immoral they are by self-righteous, born-again, right-wing Christians who think they have all the answers to the world's problems.

I understand the chicken pox argument, but there is a bit of difference between a communicable disease and being "saved," which is faith-based and not, in a non-Christian's eyes, evidence-based.

This is not necessarily directed at Kristin Horner or anyone in particular and I am not trying to pigeonhole a person I don't know as a part of the religious right. But as a Christian, it pains me to see other Christians using fear to attempt to manipulate or convert others.

All I am asking is that if your goal is to inform others of the dangers of hell, think about how you are being received by the people you approach. Your intentions and how people perceive them are two different things.

Christopher Takis
2005 graduate