Poll: Most Americans Don't Want Gay Marriage in Their State

Jtrain120183 »

Mon May 04, 2009 8:46 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

jb288, I agree that homosexuality should not be held as a "worse" sin than any other, but that is because ALL sin is equally bad ing God's eyes. It is all seperation from GOD and therefor it ALL is on equal level with ALL other sin. People may not agree with me, and that is ok, but sin is sin is sin. Homosexuality is just as bad as murder, which is just as bad as lying which is just as bad as pre-marital sex. It may be that people view them differently, but, i beleive that God views them all as equally bad and everyone needs to take an account of thier own lives before they pass judgement.
As Christians, we are called to spread the good news and help people come to the cross for redemption, not to just condemn sinful living. We need to approach all people we are trying to reach with a redemptive message that they can get out of their sinful ways through Christ, not just beat them over the head with theology and Biblical passages.

Survey: Non-Religious Americans on the Rise in Every State

Jtrain120183 »

Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:58 am Agree: 5   Disagree: 1

I don't really think that Christians are actually defecting, i think it is more the fact that 90% of the people in this country claim to be Christian (which we all know is false) and now we are finding out who really is. You can't pick and choose what you like or hate about Christianity, you either take it or leave it, and we are starting to see the people who truely don't know Christ through these polls.

Calif. Legislative Committee Backs Efforts to Overturn Prop. 8

Jtrain120183 »

Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:44 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

forsaltnlight »
Fair enough, and maybe my choice of words was poor on my part (remember i am a believer like you, we are on the same team), but you miss my greater question. Should we as Believers spend more time on legislation for a secular world (that hates Christ) in order to force them to do things our way, or whould we spend more time spreading the Gospel and bringing them into the Kingdom?

Calif. Legislative Committee Backs Efforts to Overturn Prop. 8

Jtrain120183 »

Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:29 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Honestly, this issue should really be put on the back burner for matters that actually matter now (AKA Economy, Wars, Housing "crisis", Poverty...ect).

You know what would solve this issue? (this is not my own original idea, but i heard it from a person i respect greatly) Everyone should only be granted a "Civil Union" as far as the Government is concerned. That way nobody would be left out and everyone is on the level playing field. Now then, if you are for traditional marriage (I am), if i wanted to get "Married", i would go to my local church where I am a member and do it there where i would follow the same Biblical traditions that originated marriage. Problem solved, everyone would get the same "civili union" title in the states eyes, but if you wanted to actually "Marry" you would have to abide by traditional church rules. I think that this would end this cycle of pointless bickering. We all know that legislating morality doesnt go over very well and as Christians we are called to be an example of how to live rightly instead of a group people that just makes rules to put on other people. This is just an opinion, so i hope nobody feels offended, but i am curious what people think about this idea.

Bible Giveaway Banned at School on Religious Freedom Day

Jtrain120183 »

Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:15 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 3

Adit,

Giving away free bibles is hardly the same as indoctrinating people to only accept one religion or making it illegal to convert ot another religion as Iran. What is the threat? If you dont want a free bible you can merely pass the table and not take one, or take one and toss it out, is that so hard? For the people that are interested they should have teh FREEDOM (what America is based on) to do so if they please. It is true what they say about people and rules, "People make rules to stop something someone else is doing for thier own good, never to stop something that they themselves should stop doing."

The great part of our nation is that you can practice whatever religion you want (or none at all) but that all are at least respected and NOT discriminated upon. This is a case of discrimination against the Christian faith, (which has been gaining acceptance for awhile now from secular society because it promotes responsibility and self-lessness above selfishness). You dont have to agree with the message but you do HAVE to respect that every belief system is entitled to exist and that as a "non-believer" you have NO right to interfere with that. Again, if you don't want to hear the message or take a Bible, don't do it, that is YOUR RIGHT to not participate.

7 States Sue Over Rule on Health Workers

Jtrain120183 »

Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:55 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

" It is asinine that individuals within the medical profession would take it upon themselves to shirk the responsibilities they assumed upon entering the profession."

First off, Abortion is NOT a responsibility of Doctors to perform. This is a WANT of a person or couple due to the inconvenience of a child. This is also true in the cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mothers' life (what greater good is it than to give up your life as a parent for your child?). I know many people will disagree with me, whatever your stance, God has a plan for that child and loves it just the same as everyone else. The only one who has the "right" to decide who lives and who dies is God. What gives us (humanity) the right to take innocent unborn life? how selfish and self centered are we?!

If you think you are adult enough or mature enough to have sex, then you are mature enough to live with the consequences.

face it, Life is tough (everyone can relate to that) and only the weak and fool-hearty seek the easy way with out reguard to the consequences. The easiest choices often come with the highest prices.

Pro-God Christmas Ads Take On Atheist Bus Campaign

Jtrain120183 »

Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:07 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

I agree that there probably are some christians in the ministry that go out to preach the good workd for selfish or wrong reasons and that needs to be addressed by they church. But i would love to see an Atheist so sure they are correct that they are willing to put thier life on the line by going into hostile territory and i am not talking about plastering buses in the US, try Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India where REAL danger exsits. You know who goes there? Christians go, (NOT Athiests)to spread the word and love of God and give thier life for their cause. It seems to me that Atheists like to try and focus all their efforts trying to disporve God instead of trying to spread their message. If you want people to really consider your point, be prepared to die for it. Christ died for his point, and if need be, i will die defending and believing that point.

eHarmony Chastised for Abandoning Battle for Marriage

Jtrain120183 »

Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:16 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

Feetxxxl, the more interesting thing is the fact that nobody in the homosexual community thought of this and implemented it first. They waited until a Chritian based site did all the work then sued for equal treatment and money, sounds really noble. Also, just because something is legal doesn't make it right, just makes it legal.
What the secular socitey fails to realize is that the Christian people of this country would like a dating site free from "alternative lifestyles" that go against their core beliefs, suing to get into something that was never intended for you to begin with is equivalent to throwing a tantrum because you dont get your way. I have no issue if the homosexual people want to set up thier own site, but they need to fork over the time, money and expertise on thier own instead of crying foul play. I wonder what research that new site would be based on? Maybe they should do research into homosexuality as relates to long committed relationships and see what they conclude. It seems that this new site is only setup to appease people who think everyone owes them something. If you want it, make it yourself.

Fla. Man Battles Mother-in-Law to Remove Wife's Feeding Tube

Jtrain120183 »

Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:50 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

This is not murder, this is a quality of life issue as well as a personal issue. Was this woman a Christian? Can she still react? Would she have honeslty wanted to live as a vegetable? I cannot speak for her or her husband, but my guess would be no. I am sorry but they are Husband and Wife and to try to intervene in a case such as this (even if you are the monther) is just not your place any longer. They are one family unit under God and they know what is best for each other and should act with that in mind. I see the mother as being selfish that she wants her daughter to be around as long as possible for her own benefit, not for the daughter. If this family has any faith at all, that alone should comfort them in the knowledge that they will be reunited one day in heaven. If anything i would pray that the lord take his child swiftly into heaven and welcome her with open arms away from the pain and aguish that is this world.

Top Calif. Judge Faces Backlash Over Gay 'Marriage'

Jtrain120183 »

Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:42 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

My question is, what is wrong with the term "civil Union". It offers the same rights and protections as Marriage but is a different word. I believe that this is purely an attack on the Christian way of life. This is similar to what the Romans did to the early Christians (except we dont get thrown into a arena to be eaten). I think it is time for Christians to unite and lead by example rather than playing the secular game "war of words". If you dont agree with it, make sure to vote on it, dont just sit there and complain like alot of us do. In the end of time, will it ultimaltey matter if the secular lifestyle was given the title of "married" by a secular government? Nope. If you are a believer, you will still go out and preach the good word and show the masses what being a Christian is all about through action, not by what title you get. If "gay marriage" gets added to the dictionary, i agree, it is a sad day, but that doesnt mean they have defeated the Christian definition of marriage by a long shot, it merely means they are bestowing a title on themselves undeservedly. Live your life for Christ, Show them the Good news and help as many find eternal life as you can.

'Lost' Christians Greatest Crisis in American Church, says Author

Jtrain120183 »

Fri May 16, 2008 3:18 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Read the book of Job and then you will have a better grasp. Just because you are a good church goer or involved in 100 mionistries and obey all of God's commands the best way possible doesnt automatcally shield you from hard times, and the likewise, jsut becasue you are a staunch pagan doesnt mean you autmatically will have hard times either. What it boils down to is trusting in God in any situation, we all know you cant earn you way into heaven because we could never do enough good things. Stop correlating having an easier life with being Chrsitian because it isnt easier, look at all the muslims that are converting to christianity, they are dying for the faith not getting a bigger paycheck or "better" life. We will be persecuted by the pagan world if we truley follow Jesus, plain and simple. Trust in God in the good and the BAD times and he will pull you through them. Abandoning your faith on account of Bad times is the equivalent of "When the going gets tough, the tough become weak and spineless and quit becuase it isnt easy anymore so were they ever tough to begin with?" or something close to that. The worst thing that can be said about a Christian is that they cant tell the difference btwn them and the secular world. If you are a Christian and you fit in, you may need to question if you are taking your faith seriously or if you are just pretending. Take joy in your suffering and praise God!

NYC Hit by Christian Anti-Media Teen Rally

Jtrain120183 »

Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:11 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I find the article that citizen posted a few responses down actually pointless. Besides the fact that the author only rails against Catholics ( as he fooleshly assumes Catholics are the only type of Christian in the world) he also blathers on about how the Pope and the "inner circle" of cardinals excommunicate people for questioning his knowledge. Point of fact, i agree that the Papacy has no greater connection to God than does any other believer. The author also lists tons of things that Christian people have done that are horrible. To that i say, we are followers of Christ but not him so we are not perfect nor should we ever claim to be. The difference between a Believer and a non-beleiver is that the Believer will seek repentance for the evils he does daily while the non-believer continues to walk blindly in darkness pretending they are on the right path.

Bottom Line - modern gurus make amny great claims yet none of them have lived up to the claims they have made. Jesus Christ is the only one that has lived up to his claims and will continue to do so until the end of time.

My Answer: Jesus' Methods Would be Up-To-Date Today

Jtrain120183 »

Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:30 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

I find it intetesing that they way history is decided upon as fact or fiction is by the amount and types of evidence that supports it. In the secular world, one only needs some sort of circumstnacial evidence to make it fact, in fact, there are many things in our own US history that have only been validated against 1 other source! The bible however, seems to have a double standard. Whenever events, that are not only prophisied about but witnessed and written about go against secularism there is always a cry from the unbelievers for further evidence. Take this fact to heart, the bible is the ONLY book in HISTORY to be written over a 1500 year period by over 40 generations, by over 40 differnt authors (from kings to peaseants), over 3 continents and in 3 different laguages and still remains to keep a central theme of salvation and redemption throughout. This could not have happened without divine interention. Not to mention that many of the events have been physically verified through many archelological digs throughout the world by both secular and religous archeologists. If YOU think about it, it actually takes MORE faith to NOT believe than to believe.