Barbara Walters Criticizes White House Biblical Christmas Card

By Elena Garcia|Christian Post Reporter

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Barbara Walters recently criticized a Christmas card she received from the White House this year for featuring a seven-line scripture from the Bible.

The card, signed by the President and Mrs. Bush, was among a small stack of Christmas cards showcased by Walters on last Thursday’s episode of ABC’s “The View.”

“Usually in the past when I have received a Christmas card, it's been 'Happy Holidays' and so on,” said Walters.

But the veteran anchor expressed dismay that President Bush and the First Lady would send out a “religious Christmas card” with a direct Bible verse from the Old Testament printed inside:

“You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.”

After reading the scriptural message of the card, Walters asked in a critical tone, "Does this also go to agnostics, and atheists, and Muslims?"

"Don't you think it's a little interesting,” continued Walters in her questioning, “that the president of all the people is sending out a religious Christmas card?"

The card, which was paid for by the Republican National Committee, closes: “May the joy of all creation fill your heart this blessed season 2007.”

But Walters didn’t have any qualms with a Christmas card she received from Elton John and his partner David Furnish that had angels on the cover.

Co-host Joy Behar pointed out to Walters that the Elton John card was "a religious card, too."

"But it doesn't say anything religious,” countered Walters. “It says 'Season's Greetings.'"

Walters clarified her intention later in the show: "By the way, I don't want to put down the President of the United States and his wife. I think it's very nice that they sent me a Christmas card."

Although Walters couldn’t recall receiving a “religious” Christmas card from the White House, past Christmas greetings sent by the President and Mrs. Bush have contained Biblical scripture.

Last year, the White House card featured a verse from Psalms 119:105, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

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WiccanTexan »

Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:01 am Agree: 1 Disagree: 0

KayMarie, I'll be watching EBay now!
anniefourjesus »

Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:05 am Agree: 2 Disagree: 0

Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you, Jesus!
gavulav »

Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:48 pm Agree: 3 Disagree: 0

Merry Christmas everyone.
gavulav »

Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:47 pm Agree: 5 Disagree: 0

Who can understand his ways? Who can fathom his thoughts? Barbara Walters has just been recruited as a messenger against her wishes and better judgement to get millions of people to read that bible verse and to know that God created the universe and that he alone is LORD.
OvrtheTop »

Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:55 am Agree: 1 Disagree: 0

Interesting, she called it a "Christmas Card" ?
anniefourjesus »

Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:18 am Agree: 0 Disagree: 0

DannyPoo, you sure have a way with words!!! LOL! I'm a writer and I'm always looking for new words, and Christophobic is a good term! There is a lot of that going around lately!!
DannyPoo »

Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:52 am Agree: 5 Disagree: 0

Mrs. Walters is Christophobic, and anyone here who complains about getting a Christmas Card that mentions Jesus or bible references. You then also are suffering from Christophobia.
A.S.Mathew »

Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:24 am Agree: 4 Disagree: 0

While several celebrities are very proud of their faith in Christ, some other celebrities are
getting panic attacks while reading Bible verse. Barbara Walters revealed to the world that
she has dislike for the word of God even in a Christmas card from President Bush. Let she
understand that there are millions of people so deeply love the word of God. What she said
was not a simple " freedom of speech" but " foolish pride".
bornagain »

Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:13 pm Agree: 3 Disagree: 0

what ever happened to freedom of speech? our right to choose is our right,including our faith and profession of it. obviously the bush family has choosen jesus christ as their lord and savior,and sent this card to proclaim god as creator,if we censor the president then next will it be any christian? choose the only way to be saved before it's to late. god loves you and so do i.
KayMarie »

Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:30 pm Agree: 7 Disagree: 0

Tell Barbara to auction her card on E bay...and give the money to (Christian) charity. Almost any of us would be glad to own that little treasure.
There wouldn't even be a Christmas if there were no Christ or Christians! ! !
anniefourjesus »

Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:27 am Agree: 6 Disagree: 0

That card was all about the LORD (who is JESUS) people need to take the BIBLE as one book, it is not two separate books. The birth of Jesus is very important, but the baby Jesus is not who we are waiting for. We are waiting for the Second Advent, The King of kings!
Even at our church as we celebrate the birth of Christ, we don't look at Jesus as a baby any longer, HE is The King and we need to be ready for HIS return! So many want to keep Him as a baby, or think He tarries in coming, but HE is at the door and the message that was sent out through that Card is that the LORD is One and the heavens declare His glory, that HE gives life to everything, including man and we were created to Worship this great GOD!

I was truly blessed by going and reading this card! Thank you Barbara for making a controversy of such a great card, and now so many are talking about this card! :o) It is awesome how the glory of GOD fills the earth and we never know how or by whom HE shall appear! Thank you Father God!
anniefourjesus »

Thu Dec 20, 2007 11:15 am Agree: 3 Disagree: 0

I just looked at the card, it is very beautiful and The Scripture is from

Nehemiah 9:6 -- You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.

By using this verse, the President and Laura Bush recognize the Sovereign LORD! This is a blessing to our nation and to our great GOD! Why should HE not be recognized. God is showing Himself to Ms. Barbara Walters and to our nation. HE is AWESOME!!

"How great is our God! Sing with me how great is our God and all will see how great is our GOD!" Blessed be our Lord God!

Thank you Mr. President for not being ashamed of The Gospel and of our LORD!! You think maybe this is why he gets attacked, because he bows his knees to the Lord God! We need to be praying for the President and his family!

Amen Felicia! Everything comes from the hand of God and remember when God used King Cyrius to rebuild the Temple, this was not a man of God, but God moved his heart to help re-build the temple after the Israelites came out of captivity! Our God is always talking to us, are we listening!!! We don't always like whom or what HE may choose to use to deliver that message, but God is GOD and HE can use any means He chooses!

What would Jesus think of all the people who condemn the President rather than pray for him as God instructs us to do, Pray for leaders and those in positions of authority, because GOD is the one who puts these people into OFFICE!!!!! We have wars because of mens greed and selfishness. Don't put all this war on Mr. President! The whole human race has in one way or another contributed to this mess,. but thanks be to JESUS CHRIST who saves us from this world.

Jesus LOVES Mr. President Bush! as HE loves us all! This world is reserved for fire folks, if you are not rightly related to Jesus Christ, you need to do so, God is God and HE will not be mocked! No authority exists but God's and HE moves as HE wills!!! No matter what any man says!!!! God's plan is moving forward and either you walk with the LORD or you walk with Satan! There is the truth!
JR »

Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:36 am Agree: 4 Disagree: 0

I do not suggest ripping the power out from under the SC. However, if I think a decision the court makes contrasts with my beliefs, I will live my beliefs. We ought to obey God rather than men.
eveskin »

Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:32 am Agree: 4 Disagree: 0

Oh dear Barb; you can send it to me, i'd love to have a Holiday Greeting card from George and Laura. What a family heirloom! I would think you would be humbled and proud to still be on that mailing list. Besides, It didn't say anything about Jesus, who the "holiday/ season" is supposed to be about anyway; hence the former name "Christ-mas". God bless you Barbara. Merry Christmas!
With-house »

Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:59 am Agree: 4 Disagree: 0

Poor Bush never can do right, I am taken back that Barb who I consider conservative would object to a scripture but, I believe this is the result of Neo-Platonic thinking and actions; in short New Ageism. Money and rateings is at the core of it. Bad company also produces bad manners! This is also a scripture.
LindaSKidd »

Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:15 am Agree: 6 Disagree: 1

You know Bawbwa I used to like to watch you. Thought you to be unbiased. Today I say to you, why do you let something you obviously don't believe in (God), bother you so much. You lose me in your TV ratings and I hope millions more
Linda Kidd
anniefourjesus »

Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:20 am Agree: 3 Disagree: 0

This is what Jesus did for all our sins (including mistakes) HE DIED FOR THEM! We may not make every perfect decision or wise ones, but Jesus died for these as well. Who am I to judge any other human being, when I have been forgiven of so much sin in my own life!!!

People keep asking "what would Jesus do?? HE WOULD LOVE THEM and HE DOES! He would forgive them and HE HAS, and HE would discipline them, which HE DOES! Look at your own lives and look to JESUS and see how you measure up! Do not look to other humans, we all fall down at times! Let us pray that the LORD will so move President Bush's heart and mind to make WISE and Godly decisions. It's not easy being in a position of authority, and our president and leaders need our prayers! NOT our condemnation, if they need Godly discipline, God will see to that too! HE has a wonderful wayof EXPOSING sin in our lives, then we need to repent and seek HIS forgiveness.

Let us take this Christmas time and keep our President and his family in our prayers that God will guide Him in the direction that GOD wants not man. We don't know how God is working all these things out. So much of what has happened in America is due to God discipling our nation for SIN!!!!! People want to blame the President, well, we have plenty of blame to share in the evil that has penetrated our nation. Many close their eyes to the true condition of our nation, that is not going to benefit anyone. Least of all our children, violence is at an all time high!!! Our children deserve better than this and so do we, God is calling on all HIS children, who are called by HIS Name to repent of the evil that we have done in HIS sight, so HE will come and heal our land!
TokenSP, I always keep you in my prayers, and today I do pray that Jesus will get your attention in a very real way. He has been waiting for you a long time TokenSp, won't you give Him a chance? I'm not talking religion, but just trying to see if Jesus is real, you won't ever be sorry for trying. I tried that a few years back and HE is the greatest blessing in my life.

I'm not preaching at you TokenSp, but I do pray for you and others who don't know Jesus Christ, the Hope of The World.

Merry Christmas and a Very Blessed New Year!! (Hey, it's snowing in Boston again! Praise God!))
rubinlueski »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:57 pm Agree: 3 Disagree: 12

Question: what would Jesus think of bush and america's invasion and destruction of iraq and the deaths and wounding of so many of its peoples??
GabrielF »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:46 pm Agree: 1 Disagree: 2

That's a real nonsense. If a muslim gives me a card with a quote from the Qoran wishing me the best in Ramadam, Sure I'll receive and be grateful for his wishes. The same with my jewish friends in Hanukah. What's the big deal! It's Christmass, were are celebrating Jesus's Birthday!

Really these secularist journalists are showing the same stupidity and intolerance of Fundamentalists!
felicia »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:41 pm Agree: 4 Disagree: 0

The question we all should ask. Is what do Babara Walter believe in?. What are we celebrating, the birth of Jesus Christ which has prophecies rooted from the old testament. Jesus is the history behind the old testament and the new testament. You can't separate the two. I do not see anything wrong with the Christmas card with the word of God written inside whether old or new testament gospel. It is the word of God, that's what matters the most. Maybe God is sending her a message through that card which she needs to pay attention to and stop critizing because she will confuse herself the more if she continues to argue why she receivied such a card from the President and his wife.

She should thank God that she even received a card with the word of God in it. There are so many people on the earth today who are wishing to receive such a card. Babara Walter needs to prayerfully read the word God that was sent to her in that card, and also consult her bible. There is a reason for everything that happens to us on earth. God uses whoever he chooses to send his message accross. Read the bible Babara Walter, you cannot challenge the word of God.
jester_in_the_Kings_court »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:02 pm Agree: 1 Disagree: 0

This is soooooo sick! ("cool" for you over 40 crowd) You have to check this out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAckfn8yiAQ
"It's called Christmas with a capital C"
jester_in_the_Kings_court »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:55 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 1

sorry. i'm just messing. Merry Christmas to you all...especially Token. I love 'im. How can you not? He's cute when he gets grumpy.
jester_in_the_Kings_court »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:54 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 3

I'm kidding of course.....Jesus would have used a baseball bat....
jester_in_the_Kings_court »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:53 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 2

And use it on Token. yah!
jester_in_the_Kings_court »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:52 pm Agree: 1 Disagree: 1

Im gonna order one of those "WWJD" tazers for Christmas. Yah!
TokenSP »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:03 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 0

O and annie, its an improvent and what more could I ask of you? ^^. thanks.
TokenSP »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:02 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 2

If we tossed out the power the supreme court has with judicial review their authority would be mute. I see no logical reason why their decision was wrong, unless of course you want there to be a state religion, but then youd better have a pretty good case for that.

marantha
I know perfectly well what both sides think of the arguements. Also it doesnt really matter what people of the past wanted or consisdered. We can take lessons from their example, but it doesnt mean we have to limit ourselves to their logic. They had no ability to forsee every conflict that would arise in America, and as such it is our duty as a civilization and our governments duty as a ruling authority over the masses to protect our rights. Sometimes we've got to do things that werent originally intended to protect ourselves from new forces. In any case, I stress again you check out the site ^^, you might find yourself in quite the interesting position.
anniefourjesus »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:41 pm Agree: 2 Disagree: 2

"Whoever calls upon the Name of The Lord shall be saved." George W. Bush is a Christian, you may not like that fact; but he is and he's my brother in Christ and Laura Bush is my sister in Christ. We are Christians first and Americans second! We answer to God not to man.
I know from a minister who goes to the White House and is in Counsel with the President, that this President is with the Lord every morning in prayer before he even sees anyone else. Praise be to God.
America was founded as a CHRISTIAN nation (it was not atheist who came here, they were God-fearing people). The truth be told, for each document the founding fathers worked on, they were in PRAYER as they wrote them! We have the FREEDOM of Religion and to EXPRESS it and that includes the President! I am grateful that he is a man who knows Jesus Christ, and my prayer is that the Lord will strengthen him and bless his family.
Being a christian doesnt mean one is perfect, but that one chooses to identify with Jesus Christ and it is a day to day process of how HE builds our lives and the work of The Holy Spirit renewing our minds and transforming us. I see tremendous growth in Mr. President and it isn't easy to be president at any time, but he is president in a time of war and not just promulgated by America. America has enemies because of her christian/judeo stand and anytime you stand with God, you are an enemy to Satan. For all unbelievers, you can disregard what I am saying, but for all believers, we have to have a biblical worldview; and when I look around the world, The Holy Spirit shows me a time of escalation of events and things, and we need to remember that God is at work here as the End Times move forward.
Let us be people on our knees before our God in prayer for our nation to repent and that great revival will come to the hearts of our people. God's people know that judgement begins with the Household of God! If you are on the fence brothers and sisters, get off the fence and either walk with God or walk with Satan. The KING is riding forward and coming for his Bride!

Hear the Word of The Lord! "Prepare ye the way of The Lord of lords and King of kings!"
JR »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:32 pm Agree: 1 Disagree: 1

'Separation of Church and state was upheld by a court decision'

The Supreme Court has chosen to interpret the Constitution in this way, and I believe they are obviously wrong. I think most of us would agree that the SC has made many crazy interpretations (i.e., Roe v. Wade).
SportinLife »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:09 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 0

The Barbara Walters nonsense is just a distraction, and people are getting fooled here, I think. What the White House sent out isn't a "Christmas" card at all, but a religious "Holiday" card. Does it mention Christ anywhere? No, according to the description. Does it mention Christmas? No. Why do you think that is? Wealthy Jewish campaign contributors who might not appreciate a "Christmas" card are on the White House's mailing list, that's why.
maranatha7593 »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:08 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 0

Christians have heard the atheists' arguments thousands to times too, Token. But they don't hold water for those who know the Lord.
maranatha7593 »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:06 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 0

P.S. Christians are celebrating the birth of JESUS, not the birth of any other god. That's why it's called CHRISTmas.
maranatha7593 »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:05 pm Agree: 1 Disagree: 1

Actually, I heard a Jewish rabbi say Jesus was most likely born in September -- CONCEIVED in December. He said ancient Jews traced a child's birth to the time of his conception, since the Bible is clear that life begins at conception.

It is your opinion that President Bush was wrong, but I do not agree.

And it is true that separation of church and state has become something which Thomas Jefferson and the other founding fathers never intended it to be.
TokenSP »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:41 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 1

Separation of Church and state was upheld by a court decision.
WiccanTexan »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:34 pm Agree: 1 Disagree: 3

maranatha7593, the real "reason for the season" should accurately be celebrated in the late spring/early summer, which is when Jesus was historically more likely born. You're putting a reason on a season that is based on a pagan Sun God's birth.

Nonetheless, if Bush was a private citizen, it would be a different matter. But he's the official head of a country that has no official religion. His actions speak to the world, not just Barbara Walters. His actions in this case were wrong.
maranatha7593 »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:05 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 0

Oops, correction: I had meant to say, "I find it refreshing that President Bush would actually refer to the real reason for the season and not be INTIMIDATED by the Politically Correct Thought Police."
maranatha7593 »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:05 pm Agree: 1 Disagree: 0

I find it refreshing that President Bush would actually refer to the real reason for the season and not be offended by the Politically Correct Thought Police. And I do think it worthy of note that both scripture references are from the OT portion of the Bible, which is embraced by Jews and Muslims, who both say they trace their religious origins back to Abraham.
maranatha7593 »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:03 pm Agree: 0 Disagree: 0

Oh, dear -- Baba Wawa is offended. So what else is new??? ;-)
JR »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:36 am Agree: 3 Disagree: 1

"it is stated that State and Church be separated"

The "Seperation of Church and State" is not found in the Constitution. Instead, it came from a comment Thomas Jefferson made. His actual intent when making the statement was to keep the government out of religion, not to keep religion out of the government. I do not believe the president should give up his individual freedoms to appease folks. Besides, Christianity should determine how you live every part of your life. You cannot seperate God from any part of it.
TokenSP »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:54 am Agree: 0 Disagree: 1

Be warned in advance though they can be harsh, but that is a consequence of circumstance. Theyve heard the same arguements a thousand times. But it is a good experience.
TokenSP »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:46 am Agree: 0 Disagree: 1

Also on a side note ^^.
You guys should check out this site!
http://groups.msn.com/AtheistVSGod
Very good site if you want to test your debating skills ^^.
TokenSP »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:45 am Agree: 0 Disagree: 2

I also believe Bush was wrong here. He has a right to believe in what ever he wants to believe as is a given right to all human beings, but this man is the President of the United States. This means he is no ordinary man, he is not just another human being, he is the President. The rules that apply to you or me are different for him, he has to be completely impartial. Why? Because he reigns over one of the most diverse countries in the world. Whats more, it is stated that State and Church be separated. I know what I say will be thrown out I simply wanted to put my two cents in.
WiccanTexan »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:09 am Agree: 2 Disagree: 3

I currently have at least 3 cards on my Gov't desk here at work that wish me Merry Christmas. But they were given by co-workers, NOT the head of a nation without a specific official religion. Bush was wrong.
anniefourjesus »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:58 am Agree: 0 Disagree: 0

To horseplay40sm: AMEN!! I never thought of it that way!!!! Holy DAY!! :o) God be praised!! So, next time some wishes me a Happy Holyday, I shall say thanks and you have a happy holyday too! May HIS glory fill this earth!
ifeelfine72 »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:55 am Agree: 0 Disagree: 0

All of my Christmas cards have a Christian message on them - I don't sit on the fence of Christianity and my friends and family know it. But, if I was at the mall or something, I wouldn't wish someone Merry Christmas unless I knew that was their preference. Happy holidays is fine - like someone said before, holiday is just holy day shortened so the Lord is going to get His! :)
ifeelfine72 »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:54 am Agree: 1 Disagree: 0

jesus4me - Think about who Jesus was abrasive towards. He wasn't abrasive towards unbelievers - he was abrasive towards the religious elite and his followers (other Christians). That is exactly what I was doing - I was admonishing another Christian. Jester was being abrasive towards an unbeliever - something we are not called to do.
truthandjustice1 »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:38 am Agree: 2 Disagree: 0

Imagine somebody having a problem with Christmas and Christmas cards, it reminds me of the protestant reformation when protestants condemned Christmas celebration as "trappings of popery" and the "rags of the Beast". I go to mass every Sunday but it's Christ's Mass every year that holds a special place in my heart. This Catholic holiday overcame the protestant reformation and it will overcome Barbara Walters...MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Wilde1 »

Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:39 am Agree: 1 Disagree: 1

So Mizz Walters is offended by an apparent religious card with an actual scripture in it. Funny, that still to this day, there are those that feel threatened by anything pertaining to Christ. I guess the first crucifixion wasn't enough for some.

Actually, I find this incident rather ironic because even though the intention of the card may have been to look genuinely "Christian" or customary, I don't think this is the case at all. Nowhere in the greeting does it use the term "Christmas" or refer to Jesus or even offer a wish for a "Happy New Year". It does mention the year 2007 which is unusual. There is a "Holiday tree" in the window but nothing else that would allude to the birth of Christ or be cause for a celebration.

Also, so I've been told, the card quotes from the Old Testament but it is the New Testament which records the Birth of Jesus on Christmas.

Let's not forget that the person who sent this "Holiday card" belongs to "The Order of Skull and Bones" cult, and who once said publicly, "it's so secret I can't even talk about it."

So when the reference is made to worshiping the "Lord", I don't think it's a stretch to say that he's not talking about the entity that the majority of Christians revere. If I'm wrong about that, then one thing's for sure - Bush is one of the biggest hypocrites that's ever walked the face of the Earth.

Mizz Walters makes the statement, “Don’t you think it’s a little interesting that the president of all the people is sending out a religious Christmas card?” Yes, I find it very interesting Mizz Walters, but the real question here is, "which religion is he referring to?"
jesus4me »

Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:58 pm Agree: 2 Disagree: 3

ifeelfine wrote:

"Jester - What are you talking about? I'm not even Catholic (I was raised Roman Catholic but am United Methodist now). Don't back pedal - you were boastful and gleeful in your abrasiveness. We are called to witness, not be abrasive."

ifeefine, the Gospel will offend many, but what you're missing, is that to some it will be a sweet smelling aroma, and to others the smell of death, because they choose not to repent of their sins and choose to continue living in sin. We are called not to be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.

I also respectfully want to ask of you two questions ifeelfine, and maybe you can answer them.

1) Do you think that Jesus Christ was not abrasive and offensive when he turned the tables of the money changers over in the temple? Does this mean he was not loving because he took action?

2) Do you think Jesus Christ hugged the Apostle Peter and whispered to him it will be ok Peter, right before he said "get thee behind me Satan"? Don't you think Jesus Christ was rather harsh with Peter when he said what he said to him; yet, it was the most loving thing he could ever say to him at that time.

ifeelfine, the same goes with some people we know who are headed for hell. They have "jumoed off the 15 story building named life without Christ, and don't want to be told that they will eventually hit the concrete and cease to be. They don't want to be told that if they don't repent and accept Christ as Savior, they will die in their sins, and be eternally seperated from God. No, tey think you trying to show them the way to Salvation is being offensive, and abrasive; yet, when we share Christ with people, some will find it offensive, and don't want to be told that they need Jesus. And even if they tell us that, then they are not rejecting us, but rejecting the one who is stretching out His hands to save those who are seperated from God. Despite this rejection, and our being "offensive" to many, we are commanded by Christ to go ye ad make disciples. It is not a "well, I'll think about it, or maybe I'll do it if I feel like it", etc. No, we are commanded to do so in whatever place in life the Lord has called you to be in; whether at work, at play, wit your family, with friends, in the home mission field or abroad. Wherever you are, we are called to be witnesses for Him.
heydaydawn »

Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:03 pm Agree: 6 Disagree: 0

Imagine that: sending a religious CHRISTmas card!

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