Why do ask the congregation to close their eyes when making the alter call (to be born again)? by oyakhs4u

musing-threads · @oyakhs4u · Jan 27 '19

Why do ask the congregation to close their eyes when making the alter call (to be born again)?

<p>Well I use to think the ministers/pastor don't want the person going out for the alter call to be shy with everyone staring at them and judgemental to the person</p>

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