U.S. Christian Leaders to Issue Call to Defend Truth

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Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:54 am Agree: 5   Disagree: 1

Three words: Thank. You. God!

Archbishop: Women Clergy Need Not Divide Anglicans, Catholics

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Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:52 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 6

Dr. Williams would do well to look at 1 Cor. 4:15, where St. Paul says "I became your Father in the Gospel." Doesn't mean he considers himself God. That's the reason many Christians today call their Pastor "Father," too, continuing the teaching of St. Paul.

To clarify things quickly, the Catholic Church does not have the authority to change what she has received from Jesus. The Pope does not have the authority to change the example given to us by Jesus and the Apostles. It is not his Church, and that's one thing that separates Catholics from other churches. The Pope is only the steward. This is why John Paul II has said time and again that this cannot be changed and the matter is settled.

Most Americans Against Abortion Coverage in Health Care Bill

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Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:04 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

So Obama says the health care bill won't have government-funded abortion coverage in it, and it does, every time it comes through.

Two words from Joe Wilson come to mind: you lie!

Obama in China: 'Universal Rights' Should Be Available to All

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Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:00 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Isn't this a bit ironic that the administration that admits they controlled the media and openly opposes any news organizations that don't fall in line with their position is at a podium talking about encouraging free speech? Just sayin'...

Ted Haggard to Host Regular Prayer Gatherings

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Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:56 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

I wonder what the reaction would be in these comment threads if someone named Saul, a notorious murderer of Christians had a "born again" experience, and rather newsworthy at that. He now says he's a follower of Christ.

Would you support him or pass judgment? I say let God work in people the same way He's working in us.

Disaffected Lutherans Begin Work on Alternate Church Body

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Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:52 pm Agree: 7   Disagree: 1

The thing that's tough is that no one involved has the authority to stop the other one from drifting. All they can do is split, and when the next disagreement comes up, split, and the next and the next.

All this happens because we don't truly put God first in our lives.

ELCA Head Reports 'Painful Days'

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Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:08 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 3

Scripture says that when one member of the body suffers, we all suffer. Rather than get in line with those who seek to pass judgment, I say lift our Lutheran brothers and sisters in the one body of Christ up in prayer, regardless of your Christian denomination. Peace.

Christians Rediscover Liturgies for Evangelism

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Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:23 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 2

Bravo, I say. Clearly the work of the Holy Spirit. If you want to read a description of the early Christian Liturgy, just click on this link:
http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0126.htm
and see Chapter 67 of these writings from 155 AD.
Justin Martyr learned Christianity from Polycarp, who learned it from the Apostle John.

Reformed Church in America Is Imploding, Professor Says

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Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:10 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 6

He adds, "'The Bible says' whatever the authoritative speaker wishes, and the biblically illiterate person in the pew has few defenses against outrageous truth claims."

It is true that man-made denominations are disintegrating Christianity.

When one's ability to influence becomes their ticket to be in authority, instead of the other way around, this is the result. And a Pastor who says "this verse of Scripture, as I understand it..." is merely giving you his/her opinion, nothing more.

The issue for many people was a desire to know that something was true with certainty, from someone with authority. How can I know with any degree of certainty that this is just not one pastor's opinion, while the one in the church across the street says something completely the opposite? Same Bible, same Holy Spirit, two different answers. After an unbiased look and reading the writings of the earliest Christians, many have come home to Catholicism.

I pray for all Christians, regardless of denomination. We are one body with one house, one home. John 17:21. Peace.

Italy Gov't to Appeal Ruling on Classroom Crucifixes

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Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:23 pm Agree: 5   Disagree: 0

All I know is that St. Paul said "I preach Christ crucified." Apparently, so do others in Italy and to me, that's a good thing.

Millions Mark All Saints Day

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Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:38 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 5

I wish we could say the believers get along as well here on earth as they do in heaven, but that's not the case...(sigh)

Let's try and clear up the misunderstanding noted below: Judaism, the root of Christianity, acknowledges that prayers can help each other. St. Paul clarifies it even further, saying that death cannot separate us from the body of Christ. The astute and open-minded student of history will also note that there were books in the Bible for the first 1500 years of Christendom that acknowledged this benefit. Some denominations that came after removed those books, but not the truth behind them.

The misunderstanding is that this time of purification before entering heaven is done by us through some kind of "works." Untrue. The cleansing is done by Jesus. 1 Cor. 3:15 says "he will be saved through fire," not "he will save himself through fire." Jesus, the consuming fire, does the cleansing.

It could happen in the blink of an eye, in accord with Hebrews 9:27. We simply don't know the amount of time required, yet that is what we argue about. And what doesn't exist outside of this life? Time.

There is no disagreement, only misunderstanding. Let us all take our example from those who let God help them become all they were capable of as a Christian. The cloud of witnesses continues to cheer us on, friends. Run the race. Heaven awaits.

Wash. State to Bar Religious Displays Inside Capitol Buildings

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Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:29 pm Agree: 6   Disagree: 5

What's interesting is that even when you call it a "holiday" tree, there's only one "holy day" throughout the whole winter season: "Christ's Mass," or in its shortened form "Christmas."

We're still one nation under God, yes?

Churches Celebrate 10th Anniversary of 'Justification' Agreement

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Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:21 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 9

Friends, the civil war is over, thank God. For those who make completely inaccurate comments about Catholicism not addressing the issues that caused Luther to write his theses, you must just want to argue. Maybe that's the justification for one staying in the denomination they're in, I don't know.

I see a body of Christ that needs each other. Catholics need Protestants and visa versa. Both our faith walk and our witness is weaker when we're apart, so, for the sake of God, I'm going to keep working for the unity that Jesus desired in John 17:21. Peace.

Catholics, Lutherans and Methodists to Mark 10th Anniversary of Justification Declaration

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Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:47 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 5

I'm not going to slam my brothers and sisters in Christ from any denomination on this topic. I'm glad we're moving past the misunderstandings that have separated the body of Christ for too long. We're going to be one on the other side of the clouds, so what is harm in trying to live and love like that toward other Christians now?

John 17:21

'Free to Live and Love as We See Fit?'

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Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:40 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 3

This Administration will not let a crisis "go to waste," and here's the latest example.

Matthew Shepard was not killed because he was a homosexual. Fact.
http://bit.ly/5zzc2
To infer anything different is to distort the truth to fit a hidden agenda.

The other troubling aspect of our Teleprompter-in-chief is that he says "as WE see fit," not God. There are believers who say "with God, all things are possible," while others say "yes, WE can."

We all need to put God first in our lives and live according to His direction, not ours. Pray for this President.

Anglican Leaders Welcome Vatican Move; Raise Questions

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Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:03 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 9

This is a good sign when our different denominations see each other not as enemies, but rather as members within the singular body of Christ. Remember, Scripture says that Jesus' Church would not be overcome by the gates of hell.

Pastor Offers a Third Way Beyond Emerging and Traditional

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Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:52 pm Agree: 9   Disagree: 1

As Belcher wrote in his book, "We were young and idealistic, trying to devise the perfect church, or at least one that was better than what we had known."

Friends, let's separate the Truth within the Church from the sinners within the Church. Jesus gave us perfect truth and that truth continues throughout history within His Church. We don't need to reinvent Christianity five times a week.

The flipside is that The Church is chock-full of sinners. All of us. That's why we're here in the hospital for sinners. Perhaps a bit of that gift of the spirit of patience is needed with each other, a bit of understanding and a whole lot of Christ-centered love. Peace.

Theologians Dialogue to Advance Unity in Divided World

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Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:43 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 4

I do know that the eye cannot say to the hand "I do not need you," and so it is with all Christians. Each of the denominations need each other to achieve the fullness of our faith walk here on earth.

Catholics need Protestants and Protestants need Catholics. My prayer is that we all put God first and let the Holy Spirit do what God alone can do so that God gets all the credit. Peace.

Report: Abortions Fall; Unsafe Procedures Still Prevalent

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Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:54 pm Agree: 5   Disagree: 10

Homoousia316, my friend, there are many people, myself included, who believe that God knows what's best for us and He shared that with us in the Bible:

* Male and female He made them
* That is why a man leaves his mother and father and clings to his wife and the two of them become one
* Be fertile and multiply

It's got nothing to do with party loyalty, but everything to do with acknowledging God as God, that's all. No contraception, no abortion, no oxymorons like same sex "marriage." Peace.

Young Southern Baptists Urged to Save the Denomination

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Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:19 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

Speakers throughout the Oct. 6-9 conference reiterated that there is a continuing need for denominations. Although there is no biblical mandate for establishing them...

Now, that's an interesting statement, isn't it? Jesus did say in John 17:21 that we should be perfectly one so that the world would know the Father sent Him. Why don't we try working towards that out of love for Jesus?