Focus on the Family Explains Decision to Pull Mormon Interview

Graves01 »

Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:47 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

Maybe the author interview should not have been posted on an evangelical website, but people shouldn't blast Glenn Beck without knowing his background story, the reason for writing the book, and actually reading the book itself. The book is not a religious story at all, even the redemption scene is a dream. I've read the book, found it an incredible story, and never once were his religious views inserted into the story.

'Shack' Critics Develop Books, DVDs to Counter Publishing Phenomenon

Graves01 »

Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:27 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 5

The main plot line of the story is focusing on your relationship with Jesus, and how you can't live truly unless you let Jesus live through you. It removes the "checklist" that people think they have to accomplish to be a Christian, the law spoken against in Romans. I don't understand the uproar against the focus of the book? It's not the Bible, its a FICTION book.

Younger Evangelicals Split Over Palin Choice as VP

Graves01 »

Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:13 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Obama publicly claims he is Christian, yes, but his public stances speak otherwise. (Born Alive Infant Protection Act he voted against 4 times...) Actions speak louder than words.

Matthew 7:21-23
21 Not everyone who says to Me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
22 Many will say to Me in that day, "Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?"
23 And then I will declare to them, "I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness."

Younger Evangelicals Split Over Palin Choice as VP

Graves01 »

Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:56 pm Agree: 5   Disagree: 0

I'm proud to say I am a young, devout evangelical who would never consider supporting Obama due to his extreme left views. And I can't name one young Evangelical I know that has given Obama initial support. Some of course were undecided on some of McCain's issues, but Palin has really solidified that base.

I am also loving the comments from extreme left feminists that believe all conservative evangelicals want their women silent and at home... I guess you can't understand conservatives from liberal viewpoints.

McCain's VP Pick: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

Graves01 »

Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:15 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

oops, correction to previous post- NOT go for a Hillary Clinton

McCain's VP Pick: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

Graves01 »

Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:14 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

I am loving how the liberal media is jumping all over her already. And all the comparisons to Hillary Clinton. Palin is going to be a hit to all the conservative women out there who are wives, mothers, career women who completely love the idea of a woman VP but will go for an ultra liberal Hillary.

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

Graves01 »

Fri May 16, 2008 2:52 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

God Bless Wbmoore!! I thank God daily for fellow Christians unafraid of this world!

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

Graves01 »

Fri May 16, 2008 2:50 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Christians don't pick and choose, they try their hardest to glorify God. But we are sinners, and can't be perfect. Hence the entire reason Jesus came and gave His blood for us, so that they attonements of the Old Testament would pass away and we are all given the chance to salvation! People not of the Spirit will never accept the word of God as final authority.

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

Graves01 »

Fri May 16, 2008 1:53 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

Christians, real Christians, don't condem anyone. We have all sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. But it is our job to daily share the truth of the bible, even when most of America will disagree. It is our job to witness and pray that others can know the joy of Christ. It is also our job to love everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, race, background, standing.. anything. But when attacked, we can't back down from God's word, because we will be asked one day "What did you do for Me and My kingdom on earth?" Um, well I tried to stand up for You, but it wasn't politically correct.

And yes I know the struggles of the homosexual as well as I can without it being me. My brother, and best friend, is gay.

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

Graves01 »

Fri May 16, 2008 12:48 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

The arguments here are all based on personal backgrounds and beliefs. When we argue for or against gay marriage, we are all right when we base it from our standards.

Christians standard of living is God's word, His entire word, and its guidance for our life. The bible says that once saved, we are to turn from our earthly ways and follow Jesus, and that includes turning from all sin. Oh I know we all still sin, but children of God feel their shame and embarrassment before God. We repent and try through Christ to change, not accept it as "who we are" and live that life. Any sin, when chosen over God, separates us from God whether we realize it or not.

The other argument is based on civil rights and secular views of this world. Who are Christians to tell them we can't marry when they don't share our beliefs on God? When it's seen from the world's eyes, we are seen as hate-mongorers, pushing our views on the world, and that isn't what we want. (I forget the verse number, but "A man without the spirit cannot accept the things of the spirit, because they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are discerned from God.")

Christians have to pray that God will open ALL sinners hearts (because we can't do it ourselves) and they will accept Him.

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

Graves01 »

Thu May 15, 2008 11:20 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Thank you seedplanter. Times are changing, I am glad you see it also.

I work for one of the largest Chemical companies in the world as a chemical engineer. We have a network group for gays and lesbians, but if we speak up on our Christian faith, we will be disciplined and fired. And not to mention women and minorities are always promoted over white men. Our company stresses accepting of everyone, even if they throw beliefs in our face directly against everything we believe in.

I never said I was against separation of church and state, didymus, you misinterpreted. I just stated a fact. I don't want them to force their beliefs on me just like they don't want my beliefs forced on them. This ruling is just a result of this separation. It is just opening the door to other behavior based rulings, not skin color, ect.

I am not parading to stop gay marriage. Like I have said before, anyone who says love the sinner, not the sin - until they are in those shoes, there is no way to comprehend the love and sacrifice required. My brother is my best friend, and this issue is us. Showing your true love while disagreeing with a lifestyle is SO much harder than it sounds. But it can be done, and we are growing and God is working in wonderful ways with him. So as a Christian wife, mother, scientist, sister, I pray for this daily.

God bless!

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

Graves01 »

Thu May 15, 2008 10:01 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Also, you stated you quoted Duet. 12:28, I just didn't clarify, unless you are correcting

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

Graves01 »

Thu May 15, 2008 9:58 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

What will affect us is that our Christian children, for those of us who choose to uphold the sanctity of a biblical marriage, are subjected to the further deterioration of our society through things such as this. I am not arguing that there is anything we can do about it, due to the fact that our politically correct society is adamant on COMPLETE separation of church and state (and of course, you can't discriminate against anyone nowadays unless they are Christian.) All we can argue on is our belief in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. I am just stating a fact this will continue to send our secular society down the wrong path. Our society is horrible, even with people who claim to be Christian being anything but. Divorce is unbelievable among with many other things that could be commented on. But what matters is where we stand and what we do to be witnesses and further God's kingdom. The path to heaven is narrow, while the gate to hell is wide, so I am proud to oppose this (And people can't claim I am an out of touch, narrow minded Christian - my brother is openly Gay so this is more personal to me than most.)

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

Graves01 »

Thu May 15, 2008 9:02 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

feetxxxl,

You yourself quote deut. 12... You and your children after you... it says it right there, man and man and woman and woman can't have children, so there has to be something wrong with that union

Calif. Court Says 'Yes' to Gay 'Marriage'

Graves01 »

Thu May 15, 2008 7:35 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 2

didymus,
It does not end our marriages. What it does is further degrade the sanctity and true purpose of a God-given marriage. Marriage is the institution God set up for our physical, spiritual and sexual comforts and of course for the furthering of mankind. We have already seen the disastrous effects of divorce and children out of wedlock on our society - what will happen now?

Evangelical Writers Challenged to Avoid Alienating the Unchurched

Graves01 »

Sat May 10, 2008 9:30 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Jerry,
You are painting a broad stereotype that is filled with hate and one that is often painted by the biased liberal media. I am a devout Baptist and a Chemical Engineer. The degree in science I obtained only strengthened my faith. Real believers aren't following blindly like you are trying to portray.