That's who insists on spreading their faith. Mainline-church leaders and American Catholics just can't identify with that. Also, other Christians note that, historically, persecution fans the flames of church growth. Thus, persecution may be good. While many pundits view conservative Christianity as a monolithic force, the reality is exactly the opposite, argues Marshall.
Evangelicalism is a maze of thousands of independent denominations, ministries and mailing lists.
There is fierce competition for dollars and devotion. Turf wars and jealousy are common. Often believers resist calls to aid those who kneel at other altars. Thus, it's almost impossible to steer this staggeringly complex fleet toward one goal. You push on it and your hand just sinks in.