Presbyterians Challenged to Make Disciples, Not Christians

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:09 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Gibbons Family, Greg Ogden is a conservative not a liberal. New Wineskins is a conservative group. But I do agree with him on his heresy statement.

PC(USA) Loses Three More Churches to EPC

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:56 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

The General Assembly approved the chastity amendment but the presbyteries didn't ratify it.
I am a proud, progressive PC(USA) Christian.

Lodi Council Permits Jesus Prayers

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Fri Oct 02, 2009 3:38 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

heh, in most cities in my part of Texas it is a given that prayers before City Council meetings will end "in Jesus' name," even if they are billed as "nonsectarian."

Famed Fla. Megachurch Votes to Keep New Senior Pastor

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:34 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Eventhough the author of it is a fundie, the quote from "Unfashionable" is a good one.

Seattle Church Has Triplets

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:07 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

@IHS...And some macho chest beating on the part of the pastor.

Indiana Pastor: Original vs. Recycled Ideas

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:37 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

He looks like he's trying a little too hard.

Derek Webb to Release 'Clean', 'Explicit' Versions of New Album

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:34 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

This dude is just one more reason why I don't waste my time on Christian pop music. If I want to hear real [fill in the blank with a genre] I'll listen to to the real thing. If I want to hear Christian music I will listen to hymns or classical music or chants.

The NIV Announcement - A Statement

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:28 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I think someone thought Homoousia316 was Homosexual Man and accidentally flagged his or her comment.

'I Hate Obama' Pastor Draws Protesters Outside Church

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:24 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Homosexual Man is being wronged by whoever is flagging his posts and hiding them. Come on. I haven't seen an inappropriate post yet. You've being rude and immature.

Chuck Colson Denounces Therapeutic Church Model

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:04 am Agree: 5   Disagree: 0

Flagged as inappropriate. show The church's most relevant job in terms of this article is to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable. hide

Hispanic Evangelicals Warn Against 'Xenophobic' Health Care Reform

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:14 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Are all of you ignoring the story arc of the OT and NT about welcoming foreginers, lifting up the downtrodden and hospitality? Geez!

Barna: Jesus' Health Care Plan Would Include Everyone

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:11 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 3

I agree with Barna. Although I do not think of him as an emergent type. I picture an old man with a bow tie who used to be a fundie but is starting to see the light.

PC(USA) Panel Reaches No Agreement on Gay Relationships

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:08 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 2

I agree with Chicago24.
I am a proud progressive/liberal Christian.

'See You At The Pole' to Mark 20th Year of Student-Led Prayers

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:06 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Meh. Too easy for me to be cynical about this.

Seattle Church Has Triplets

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Thu Sep 24, 2009 1:57 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 2

Flagged as inappropriate. show Awesome. Now there will be more d-bag preachers like M. Driscoll. hide

Famed Fla. Megachurch Votes to Keep New Senior Pastor

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:56 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

How is an "altar call" as described in the story in line with historic Reformed practice? Not at all. But my church probably does some un-Reformed things as well so I'll let it go...

NY City Megachurch Pastor Resigns 2 Months After Installation

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:41 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

This is unfortunate. If progressives thought he was too conservative and you conservatives think he is too progressive, then he is probably a pretty Godly man.

W.Va. Church Drops 'Lutheran' from Name after Gay Vote

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:43 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 2

It would be a shame to be known as the "gay church" in town. Good job making sure that no one makes that mistake.

'Religious Right' Critics Skeptical About Ralph Reed's New Group

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:18 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

Someone flagged the two posts below as inappropriate and they were nothing of the sort.

Reformed Christians Strive to Diversify Congregations, Leadership

Jim_Beam_Whiskey »

Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:20 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Maybe if yall knew that the CRC is conservative and not mainline, you would have positive comments for them.
Also, why is the sin of racism in quotes? As if it were an imaginary or new concept.