Judge Strikes Down Christian License Plate

Bujo »

Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:57 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

DP,

I am well aware of Josh Harris and the entire "courtship movement". Honestly, I don't think it has much Biblical merit, and I just plain don't think it's a good idea.

I don't know if he was 14 when he wrote it but I know he was in his early 20s when it came out. I do know that the people I've seen follow what was in that book really had a hard time establishing friendships with the opposite sex. I think the book confuses and ignores some basic principles of why people "date" and why that is good.

Judge Strikes Down Christian License Plate

Bujo »

Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:16 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

DP,

Although I disagree with you in a lot of ways, I want to say that I admire the way you've handled the uncalled-for personal attacks. You've truly got the part down where Paul says "..it does not easily anger."

I'm very intersted in this idea of not dating until marriage you mentioned earlier. What type of church do you attend? Your view on keeping a marriage alive no matter is also interesting. What about in times of abuse?

Judge Strikes Down Christian License Plate

Bujo »

Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:04 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 2

Flagged as inappropriate. show Gibbons you're so full of it! You "attacked" me just yesterday. I've never been offensive to anyone until that mess you wrote yesterday and you got the chewing out you needed. I am a Christian. I've been one as long as I can remember. I come on here and present intelligent and thoughtful contributions to the conversation. You come on here and call me vile and satanic. Who's being more disruptive? If you've got a problem with someone why don't you cowboy up and call them out by name. I'm about tired of your belittling talk and pompus attitude. No more talking "mess" about people "crying in the basement with mom's clothes on" you need to treat people with respect and then you'll get it. If you think someone is gay ask 'em. If you got a problem with what somone says start a conversation with them. You're not going to help anyone out with the attitude you've got now. If you really want to minister to people, if you really want to lead people into Christianity, then start here! What better place?! You obviously know who's a believer and who's not. So instead of wanting to kick them out, invite them into conversation and realtionship, THAT'S what Christ did. But if you want to keep making people feel stupid, and if you want to keep making your lame little gay jokes, then you're gonna keep getting zero respect around here. hide

Judge Strikes Down Christian License Plate

Bujo »

Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:13 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 3

Gibbons is the worst flagger of them all! He flagged every single one of my posts one time. Lunatic.

Christians Urged to Boycott Gap Inc. Over 'Christmas' Censor

Bujo »

Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:47 am Agree: 6   Disagree: 2

I guess I know who's been flagging me!

Gibbons, you could at least contront me by name instead of taking the, as you love to say, "Cowardly" way out and just putting up an old post and telling people I'm not a Christian. So, I'm going to do something that I've wanted to do but I've never done: I'm calling you out.

Gibbons, you are a pathetic individual.
You are a delusional paranoid bigot.
You hide hate behind Christianity and that's despicable.
You adhere to a rigid legalistic view of Christianity and would rather live in a Christian theocratic America than the democratic republic we now enjoy.

You ask why someone like me would come on this website and post?! Well it's to save my religion from being hijacked by people like you! You tell me I'm not a Chrisitan until you're blue in the face, but I KNOW I am. You think I'm the one misleading people? You're the one who's going to have the millstone around his neck with the dangerous hateful and unBiblical mess you spew everytime you're on here!

You know how I know you're crazy?! You think the most loving thing a parent can do for a child is pull them out of public school. That has to be the most idiotic irrational thing I've ever read! You know what's REALLY the most loving thing a parent can do for a child? LOVE THEM! Spend time with them. Answer their questions. Talk to them. Teach them how to do things. Teach them to treat others like they would want to be treated. It's simple. I can only hope you're not a parent.

Christians Urged to Boycott Gap Inc. Over 'Christmas' Censor

Bujo »

Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:43 pm Agree: 7   Disagree: 2

Flagged as inappropriate. show Ridiculous. Who cares if someone says "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas"?! Boycotting a company because of this is just plain stupid. What does it matter what kind of name they give their sale? They don't have to reconginze the holiday at all if they don't want to! Oh, not to mention there are more than one major gift giving holidays around this time! What if a company wants to market to Jews buying Chanukah presents for their children? Would it make better business sense to say "holiday" and include everyone or just put "Christmas" and exclude everyone but Christians? Being a Christian and a consumer I'll say this: I don't care what they call the sale, if a company that has a "Holiday Sale"with a good product and better prices than a company with a "Christmas Sale" I'm going with the Holiday folks. It'd be stupid if I didn't. hide

Christians Rediscover Liturgies for Evangelism

Bujo »

Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:17 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

Online,

I think everything about the early Church (and I'm using that word to talk about all of christedom) is debateable. From the formation of the canon to the books of the Bible themselves; it's hard to put down hard facts when things are that old. Which is why liturgy is so helpful in remembering what we believe as Christians.

Liturgy rest upon the foundation laid by those who've gone before, strenghtens us while we live our lives today, and gives us hope for the future through the love of Christ.

Christians Rediscover Liturgies for Evangelism

Bujo »

Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:13 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

I grew up in the SBC. The first time I went to United Methodist church that had liturgy I was blown away. My best friend in high school's dad was the Episcopal minister in my hometown and I grew to love that church.

Liturgy can be a beautiful and meaningful activity of coporate worship. Learning the creeds and prayers strengthens faith and really does rewire the brain to live by faith.

Afghanistan and Just War

Bujo »

Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:12 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Sadly, I really don't think the Afgan War is a winnable war any longer. If we had put the type of focus on this region we've been since Obama came into office I think we would have had a shot to totally eliminate the Taliban. However, I think the war in Iraq and the toll that took on public moral and our mitilary resources has ultimately killed our chances of winning the Afgan war as we once hoped.

The corruption in the government there is rampant. The poppy trade is fueling officals that our own government set-up, to turn against us and take drug money. This is what is leading to the porous borders and killings. That and eight years of war would make any people frustrated (espically when it's YOUR house that's being blown up and shot through)!

That's one thing we Americans need to think about. We can talk about how we've got "war fatigue" and we don't want to see anymore Americans die for a people who don't want us there, etc. etc. But the Afgans are living the war. They see family members killed by Taliban and drug lords. We just see it on TV. The Afgan people are wonderful. They are some of the nicest people in the world, and we should help them. However, I'm afraid it's becoming more and more clear that we are going to have to take drastic mitilary actions, HUGE amounts of troops, intelligence officers, etc., to help them through this war.

Ex-Home Depot Worker to File Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Bujo »

Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:31 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 2

This is really an open/shut case.

The dude violated the company dress code policy. It doesn't matter if he thinks the policy is wrong, it is what it is! He was "company approved" buttons and turned them down based on his religous beliefs. That's fine he has every right to do that, but the company has every right to fire him after he does.

Would Jesus Play The Beatles: Rock Band?

Bujo »

Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:22 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

Wow, look at the Sadducees in these comments!

No, Jesus would NOT play this game. He'd be too busy playing bass for Doobie Brothers. And yes Rhi, Jesus would most def hang out with Steve Earle, being as in Steve Earle is one of the coolest dudes around.

Well, now that I think about it maybe Jesus would play this game. I mean they are the only band bigger than Him! haha

Ex-Home Depot Worker to File Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

Bujo »

Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:51 am Agree: 5   Disagree: 1

Jar,

You're the one missing the point. The article says that you can only wear company provided buttons.

It's a stupid reason to get fired in the first place. He knew he wasn't supposed to wear that button. The company it seems gave him a while to take it off. If you have an employee who's being insubordinate you have other real recourse but to fire them.

I would feel bad for the kid but it seems to me he was just being hard-headed and trying to stir something up. Sadly, it's going to be a lose-lose situation for him.

Anglican Leaders Welcome Vatican Move; Raise Questions

Bujo »

Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:00 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

You know what would be fun? Have a "Commentors Conference"! Everyone get together one weekend at a central city and hang out, fellowship, and have some good ole discussion.

Of course we'd have to make sure there are no sharp or heavy objects in the room! haha

United Methodists Tackle Ineffective Clergy, Congregations

Bujo »

Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:16 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 1

Booboo,

Are you seriously worried about the church because some people in it drink? If so I don't feel so bad for you. Because if you were running around trying to tell on somone for enjoying a little alcohol then you should have been ignored. You show me the verse of the Bible that says you can't drink alcohol and I'll show you the one where alien space bats take over Caanan.

United Methodists Tackle Ineffective Clergy, Congregations

Bujo »

Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:07 am Agree: 6   Disagree: 4

I for one am a big fan of the UMC. One of my best friends in the world is a UMC minister here in Alabama. She and I have had some really great discussions about our faith over the years we have known each other.

I think the UMC is a Biblically sound and culturally relevant church.

University of Minnesota Apologizes for Mascot's Mock Prayer

Bujo »

Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:40 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

believer, man he does not look 250 in that picture! Oh well, I'm wrong again!

hman, there is nothing trivial with a player praying after a touchdown or before or after a game. It's their right to do that and we shouldn't judge that.

I do find it strange though that people would get so upset over a 6'2" cartoon gopher. But hey, I guess it goes to show you just can't trust college kids dressed as animals.

United Methodists Win Best Tagline Award

Bujo »

Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:56 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

And weekenderman, how in the world can you call the UMC apostate?!

United Methodists Win Best Tagline Award

Bujo »

Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:55 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 1

beliver,

What kind of statement was that? With out open hearts, minds and doors how is anyone going to minister to another?

University of Minnesota Apologizes for Mascot's Mock Prayer

Bujo »

Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:37 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

If that guy's a defensive lineman then PSU needs a new strength and conditioning coach!

Research: Young Adults Skeptical of the Bible but Open to Learn

Bujo »

Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:33 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

MGT2,

I think we are now coming to more of a point of understanding. When I say the Bible is not inerrant I am not saying the Word of God is not inerrant. The Word supersedes the Bible.

I once read something that said that if someone is paraphrasing the Gospel to another, not reading from the Bible, and the message of Christ gets across, is that not the Word of God? I think it is!

I think Christ's message is our foundation of faith. Not if Creationism is fact or if Noah really lived 900 years. There is no way for us to know if what we read today is REALLY what was written when the first inspired words of God were given. It's seriously doubtful though. However, I think that the Spirit of God is all over the Bible. It breathes with his message.