Anti-Gay Group Criticizes Wheaton College Speaker

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Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:13 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 4

To label Jim Wallis as pro-gay is disingenuous, and is a sly and un-christian attempt to slander him. I have read books by Jim Wallis for over 20 years - he is a solid bible based evangelical Christian.

Methodist Church's Top 7 Policy Goals for '08

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Sat Feb 02, 2008 2:50 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I believe attacks on other Christians, individually or collectively, are inappropriate and un-Christlike. Christians can discuss and disagree without attacking the faith of other Christians.

Methodist Church's Top 7 Policy Goals for '08

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Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:52 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

The number one priority of the Church, given to the Church directly by the Lord Jesus Christ, is to go into the world and make disciples. We are also called to help those who can not care for themselves throughout the entire Bible. That means taking action, not politics.

Politics is NOT the way we make disciples and politics will never solve the problem of sinful hearts who need salvation through Jesus.

But I do think we as Christians have the same right as other citizens to speak out on issues that are important to us as Christians. For example, in the article one of the items is stopping children and young people from smoking and drinking. As a Christian, I strongly support that.

I regularly contact my elected officials on such issues relating to Life, Health and Security for those who have no voice or resources - children born and unborn, the poor and hungry, persecuted people in Darfur, China, and Saudi Arabia, and protecting God's creation.

Speaking Biblical truth in the public square does not stop or diminish my preaching and teaching so that people can hear the Good News and become disciples of Christ. It's just one small part of my Christian witness.

I am thankful that I live in a free country where people of faith, individually and through chruch groups, can express opinions in the political process.

Methodist Church's Top 7 Policy Goals for '08

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Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:00 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

RBB - this is a list of LEGISLATIVE priorities. You can't legislate worshipping God.

SqueakyWheel - even though the UMC officially recognizes the sanctity of unborn human life and opposes partial-birth abortion, the church agencies could definitely do a better job advocating that position. So the unborn are not forgot, but there also is no pending legislation on abortion to speak out on.

Grace and peace.