Maine Voters Repeal Gay Marriage Law

Pastor Nick »

Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:49 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

Homosexual man, who says God calls for murder? I think it is pretty clear God is against it, since he even stopped Abraham from sacrificing his son and said that we shall not murder (10 commandments.)

Maine Voters Repeal Gay Marriage Law

Pastor Nick »

Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:38 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Good evening all. I trust there is wholesome Christian dialogue continuing on this website? (That's a joke.) I typically log on, read through a few comments, get disgusted, and sign back off. Without naming any names, because it most certainly is happening on both sides of this issue, we need to lay off the name calling! We are each other's brothers and sisters, whether or not we believe the other's beliefs. We must strive to discuss issues keeping in mind that we too wish to be spoken to with the dignity any human deserves.

That being said: One thing I have found effective when counseling gay men or women is to offer support, speak of God's love first, and eventually help them to see what is actually in the Bible. For instance, asking a patient "OK, so you believe in Jesus and believe he performed XYZ miracles. Why then do you not believe other parts of the Bible? What makes one true to you and another part untrue?" This should not be done to judge, but to seek clarity in one's understanding. Truly, it can be used when witnessing to anyone about the Bible who has received conflicting messages.

God's blessings!

Theologians Dialogue to Advance Unity in Divided World

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:38 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

Chas, I do understand the Mass and think there are many beautiful prayers involved, however, I would not give up the beautiful services I am accustomed to that include weekly Bible study, joyous hymn singing (loud singing too!) and genuine fellowship. When I have attended Catholic Masses in the past, I have always been met with drones who could surely recite the entire Mass without thinking about a word coming out of their mouth. Yes, tradition is nice, but it is useless if the words mean nothing to the people who should be glorifying God. About baptism: It is my understanding that many children were baptized in the Catholic Church during the plague years so their children would go to Heaven. While I understand that thinking, I also think it is very important to make the decision to become a Christian, as then your faith means something to you.

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:11 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 3

Aha, thank you for your explanation weekender.

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:03 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 4

Weekender, I'm still trying to figure out some aspects of blogging, would you mind telling me what a "troll" is?

Theologians Dialogue to Advance Unity in Divided World

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:59 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Thank you for clarifying. I think first, it is theologically wrong to baptize as infants, and so the belief that you lovingly chose to be baptized into Christianity because you have personally found a love for Christ would be perhaps the most important to me. I also could never agree to the pomp and circumstance of the Catholic Mass, as it is too ceremonial and truly, the participants are not praising God from a place of love or willingness, but rather a feeling of necessity. I wouldn't give up the grace of God to forgive our sins by praying directly to God and asking him for forgiveness in Jesus' name.

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:54 pm Agree: 5   Disagree: 1

Flagged as inappropriate. show Rolln4him, I have certainly backed up Mike85 when he has needed support against people who called themselves Christians but most certainly were not. I think we can agree it is quite nonsensical to accuse me of being Mike85 when I have clearly stated my position on homosexuality. Are you ready to act like an adult? hide

Theologians Dialogue to Advance Unity in Divided World

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:22 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Online, I don't mind you asking at all. Just to clarify, do you mean which doctrines would I not compromise on that makes Evangelicals different from other religions?

Theologians Dialogue to Advance Unity in Divided World

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:11 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 5

Ah, so it is a child doing the thumbing. Good to know.

Theologians Dialogue to Advance Unity in Divided World

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:00 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 5

I'm not sure why I got 2 thumbs down for that comment. Perhaps the thumbers would be kind enough to explain?

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:58 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Gibbons, good afternoon brother. While I do agree there are many issues with public schools, what do you propose families who can't afford private schooling or home schooling do?

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:56 pm Agree: 6   Disagree: 4

Flagged as inappropriate. show Rolln4him, I have certainly backed up Mike85 when he has needed support against people who called themselves Christians but most certainly were not. I think we can agree it is quite nonsensical to accuse me of being Mike85 when I have clearly stated my position on homosexuality. Are you ready to act like an adult? hide

Theologians Dialogue to Advance Unity in Divided World

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:48 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 6

I do still have hope. Was it Pope John the 23rd who brought such changes about in Catholicism? I don't expect to see it in my lifetime, but my goodness wouldn't it be wonderful to make some headway in realizing more of our similarities than focusing on our differences?

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:40 pm Agree: 8   Disagree: 4

Rolln4him, I think it is obvious that Elijah is mocking their belief in Baal, but for the specific point of showing how great our God is compared to their fictional one. Elijah does not advise anyone to mock anyone else, and certainly for unfounded purposes like yours. It would be one thing if you were preaching the Gospel, but so far I have seen you carry on like a child. What scripture have I fluffed? Neither you nor Weekender were able to answer that question last night, and when I answered your questions this morning you seem to have ignored them so you can try to make this personal. The truth of the matter is you are a grown up, and in order to be a Christian you must act like one, which you certainly aren't doing. I am sorry you got your feelings hurt when you got called out, but it had to be done. Grow up, stop trying to make this personal, and move on.

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:04 am Agree: 7   Disagree: 1

Dear Rolln, that in no way justifies mocking others. Elijah was a great prophet who was bringing hundreds to Christ through his proof that Baal was not the One True God. Again, you yourself have said you mock for fun. You are not reading the Bible with an open heart, but rather one which seeks to continue in its sinful ways. We all do so, but we must be willing to hear from our brethren when we have strayed from the ways of the Lord.

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:52 am Agree: 15   Disagree: 26

Gnosticgirl, my person concern is that people are being nostalgic, probably in light of the movie (which, although I didn't see, I heard was quite moving.) It cannot be denied that many of Milk's actions were less than moral (and I am not even talking about his homosexuality. To go against the law and have sex with underage boys is unacceptable.) I think we need to present positive role models to our youth, not adults who have blatant and dangerous records.

Theologians Dialogue to Advance Unity in Divided World

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:50 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 11

Believer, I agree! While we most certainly can do much together, we cannot truly be one when serious dogmatic issues continue to divide us. It is my prayer that a newer (younger) Pope will soon replace Pope Benedict and that he will be more open to dialogue about the Christian community's dogmatic concerns.

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:47 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

Rolln, absolutely not. I don't think it is right to mock anyone. Christ never mocked anyone. He rebuked with very harsh names, such as "brood of vipers" to the Pharisees, but he spoke sternly and with love. You yourself have said you do it for fun.

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:43 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 5

Rolln, I did give you a straight answer, as I have already touched on that in my previous posts. Apparently you didn't read them after all. Yes, I do think homosexuality is sinful, and yes, I have counseled people struggling with homosexuality into the place God wants them to be before. I am sorry that you cannot understand the difference between calling people what they are and petty name calling. You blaspheme our Lord and Savior to pretend in any way that your behavior would be considered A-OK by Christ the Lord.

Calif. Conservatives 'Disappointed' with New Harvey Milk Day

Pastor Nick »

Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:28 am Agree: 9   Disagree: 4

Weekender, I think its fair to say that the Pope has the most theological training out of any of us. That does not mean he doesn't make mistakes, or that we have to listen to everything he says. I don't think I act like a cop on this site, I think you act like a Christian, and it is gravely concerning that you don't chose to do the same in light of your supposed theological background. My monicker doesn't seem to give anyone but you and Rolln4him a problem, nor does anyone else seem to have a problem when I call them out. Even Mike85 has apologized for his behavior when it was out of line with Prophet before, yet Prophet couldn't do the same thing. A man whose Christianity you call into question acted like an adult. I wonder why you are so quick to condemn him, yet so quick to support Rolln4him.