For the life of me I cannot understand the wait and see mentality of many in the Church. I'll believe it when I see it way of thinking. It is the belief that nothing is sure and there is little certitude about matters of faith. It is the faith v. reason argument legitimized in the Church. It is diametrically opposed to the mandate of Christ to be ready and prepared for His return.
Faith is always concerned with now.
Evangelism is utterly dependent upon Christians putting their faith to work now. For years and years the historicity of the Bible was categorically debunked until archeologists began unearthing evidence and finding documents that validated the Scriptures. Wait and see is a dangerous game of brinkmanship with God. I seem to recall a statement by Jesus concerning this. I would rather err on the side of activism attempting to change this world by implementing my misguided faith than err on the side of conformism waiting for the academic disciplines to grant permission for me to Go and make disciples and teach and equip the saints what the will of God for them is.