Ex-Soviet Leader Gorbachev Revives 'Closet Christian' Rumors

amendoza »

Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:50 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

Did anyone see that he says he is an Athiest??

Wow did the Catholics come out in full force!!!

I realize I am joining the conversation late but I think that saint worship is blatant Idolitry therefore it seems to disqualify Catholisim as a Christian faith. I also find it amuzing that as soon as you disagree with someone or their religion that you must in fact hate them. its is possible for me to disagree and not hate you. Do I think you are wrong? yes.

Another thing to ponder is that Catholics see the Pope as divine.... more idolitry?? Also, you do not need to confess your sins to man but to God.

The fact that there is a need for a Catholic bible rather that the Bible seems also to scream false religion (ala Mormonism).

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Passion Week Prompts Bloody Crucifixions, Family-Friendly Dramas

amendoza »

Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:54 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

CP2008,

"If your earthly father were falsely accused, brutally beaten and cruelly killed would you want to watch it over and over each year in a video or in a visual representation? "

thats the point. As Christians we should feel horrible because our sins and mans wretchedness is what put Jesus on the cross. It is hard to watch because we know that we should be there on the cross not the Spottless Lamb. Dramas and videos of the crusifixtion put in prespective what acctually happend. Sometimes I think people make the crusifixtion all artsy and that can lose the gruesomness of our sin and what had to be done for us to be saved.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

P.S. asdfg, usually its the users who flag not the site it self.

Pastor Recommends Armed Guards for Churches

amendoza »

Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:46 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Christians should feel safe when the worship but I think armed guards are a little much. In some churches, security may be needed (such as Mars Hill in Seattle) but that should not become the standard nor should they carry leathal force. Ushers should watch over the children and the other members of the congregation to keep them safe. We don't need guns in church. Trust God.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Jesus Doesn't Look Like Jesus Anymore, Says Scholar

amendoza »

Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:40 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 2

WOW! this is a fantastic article. It is so true how Jesus has been made into some pop-icon rather than Lord and Savior. This should be a real reminder of how important it is for true Christians to go out and preach the Gospel and tell about the true Jesus Christ. Hope every one has a great good friday and a fantastic Easter.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Study Finds 1 in 4 U.S. Teens Has an STD

amendoza »

Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:32 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

maximus1973,

thank you very much. I appreciate criticisms of my blog for content. My heart is not to be offencive for the sake of being so but to push the limits to wake the hearts of the lost into the reality of what the Gospel is. If you feel that mission has been lost I would love to hear you opinion on it.

in Christ,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Study Finds 1 in 4 U.S. Teens Has an STD

amendoza »

Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:24 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

maximus1973,

I am very sure about that. In todays post-modern, 'God is love', everything is open to discussion society Christians need to stand up and share the Gospel. Fact: we are all siners bound for hell. Fact: Jusus Christ died for your sins and all you have to do is repent (ask for forgivness and turn from sin) and trust in Christ.

We dont need more 'witnessing techniques', we need to get back to the Gospel. It worked when Jesus used it so why do we need to sugar-coat it with 'sharing your faith through (insert popular song/movie here)'. Are we conceded enough to think that we are smarter than the phrophets were so we get to change the Gospel?

I find it amuzing that instead of countering any of my points, you chose to attack my blog and not even my content, just the headline.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Study Finds 1 in 4 U.S. Teens Has an STD

amendoza »

Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:51 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

what we are forgetting is that sex out side of marriage is a sin.

Also,
the top STDs right now are herpes and HPV, both of wich a condom does not protect against.

instead of coping with the problem, why dont we fix it. PREACH THE GOSPEL!!!!

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Study Finds 1 in 4 U.S. Teens Has an STD

amendoza »

Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:35 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

I think that Abstinace only is a great thing (I am starting to work with a A-O program). I don't know if all programs out there do it this way but the program I am working with teachers about STD's.

While I think it is good to teach A-O, the problem in this society is the lack of purity. In the 50s, it was common for a couple to get married and be virgins but now it is peculiar. Parents have the responsibility to teach their kids about being pure and saving themselves. I know that if the concept of purity was not taught to me I would have had no reason for not having sex. To teens, the chance of getting an STD does not outweigh the pleasure of sex.

Also, you cannot place the blame on A-O teaching when 90% of music glorifies sex so much. we can tell a girl to save herself for marrage then she turns on the radio and hears all her favorite musicians talking about how great sex is.

Christian teens need to act like Christians and practice purity as well as stand up in this current generation about changing this sex obscessed society. There are two teenage girls that have made it their mission to stand in their schools for purity. check em out at purityfullyclothed.wordpress.com.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Iran Proposes Death Penalty for Apostasy

amendoza »

Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:56 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 6

Religion of Peace eh?
Just remember, that this is not our problem and that Fundementalist Christians that just want to save people are the real evil

God Bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Mars Hill Tackles Sex, Rape, Birth Control the Biblical Way

amendoza »

Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:17 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 2

'That is why you see the leadership in such denominations demonizing others where numbers are increasing or the negative atmosphere is less palpabale."
You do realize that Mars Hill is one of the fastest growing churches in the country?

"Often this need is based on a belief of their own inferiority. They ridicule weaker people in order to make themselves feel better about who they are." Or, they could just be making a joke. Why would the pastor of one of the fastest growing churches in America feel weaker. He is in the most unchurched city in america and they cannot seem to have enough room for all the people even with 9 locations.

Have any of actually listened to the sermon? Pastor Driscoll points out that the bible is full of comedy. Instead of attacking Pastor Driscoll about a sermon you havent even taken the time to listen to, how bout you acculy do something productive.

There is nothing wrong with a little light hearted comedy.

Rand503,
"I like jokes, and I certainly have no problem with jokes at my expense, but why would any church make jokes at the expense of : Mormon missionaries, homosexuals, trenchcoats wearers, single men, vegans, emo kids?

Does that mean that real Christians can't be vegans? "

listen to the sermon, he answers all those questions.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Mars Hill Tackles Sex, Rape, Birth Control the Biblical Way

amendoza »

Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:13 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

JLF,
I will research it but how do you explain in Genisis before the creation of man where God says: "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness,..."(Genesis 1: 26)?

Mars Hill Tackles Sex, Rape, Birth Control the Biblical Way

amendoza »

Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:32 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

JLF,
I am sorry, I must have misunderstood the question. Like I said, all you have to do is repent and trust in Christ. In order to do that however, you have to believe in and trust the real Jesus Christ. He is fully God, fully man. He is Divne therfore not created by God and therfore not the brother of Satan (not a slam my friend, just stating a fact).

If you say you believe in Jesus than state that He is something different than what the Bible you are breaking a comandment by creating a false Idol. Hope I answered your question this time.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Mars Hill Tackles Sex, Rape, Birth Control the Biblical Way

amendoza »

Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:26 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

JLF,

thank you for responding to my post in a level headed manner, as I was not expecting that at all. for your question "- what does one have to believe in order to qualify for salvation?" you don't have to do anything to be saved. now let me explain: Christ died on the cross to pay for our sins and took all our sin (past, present, and future). By ourselves we are evil wicked people and cannot receive salvation. this is the point where most would say you have to accept Christ into your heart and say the "sinners prayer" but this is not true. Christ doesn't need your acceptance, you need his. he payed the price now all you have to do is receive it. What you do is simple: you trust in Jesus and pray for repentance (a turning away from sin). You do not have to say any special words. Pray for forgiveness and a change of heart. If you are truly saved, your whole outlook on life and sin will change. You will not want to sin because you know Christ hates sin and therefore so do you.

I really hope I explained it well as I am not the best with words but that is my belief in what is needed for salvation

God bless,
Anthony
www/anthonymendoza.org

Candidates Asked to Reject Divisive Religious Talk

amendoza »

Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:05 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Amen tgender!

hthalljr,

I was making a distinction between the Jesus of the Bible and the Jesus of Mormonism. Also, I am not running for president and was simply stating a fact although I admit it may have been a little to sarcastic and for that I appologize but do not take away the truth from that satement.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Mars Hill Tackles Sex, Rape, Birth Control the Biblical Way

amendoza »

Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:50 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

"Correct information is the foundation of acceptance and cohesion even if we have real doctrinal differences." Correct information? how am I supposed to get corect information on a secret religion if I am not a member. You can ask a mormon something and get one answer and then look it up on official LDS teachings and get two answers. So who is lying to me about their faith? The reason Christians talk about Mormons more than other religions say Buddism or Islam is because of all the other faiths, Momonism is the only faith that attempts to allign itself with Christianity. All I am asking is that you admit that the Jesus Mormons speak of and the Jesus in the Bible (and that of historical Christian belief) are two totaly different people therfore two seperate religions.
If you want me to have correct information on Mormonism, show me the gold plates that Smith read off of. Give me straight answers on the difinity of Christ, the trinity and the Jesus/Satan link. Until then, you cannot call me ill informed. I look for information on Mormonism all the time but it is kept secret and if you find somthing that could distinguish Christianity from Mormonism and ask someone from LDS the will say that they would rather not speak of it (see fox news article on 20 questions to Mormons).

If you listened to the sermon on Humor, Mark Driscoll talks about mormons for less than 10 min. of his hour sermon as that was not his point to the sermon at all. The fact of the matter is that Smith formed the LDS church because traditional Christianity was the Church of Satan according to him (I would cite it for you but you don't really want to see it and would find some way to skate around it). Why does the LDS want to be considered part of Christianity if it's founder called it the Church of Satan.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Mars Hill Tackles Sex, Rape, Birth Control the Biblical Way

amendoza »

Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:10 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

JLF,

where did Mormonism play into this??

Candidates Asked to Reject Divisive Religious Talk

amendoza »

Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:46 am Agree: 5   Disagree: 0

"acknowledge that no single faith has an exclusive claim to moral values". What the "Christian" leaders forgot it the fact that Jesus Christ (of the Bible, not the psudo-Jesus of Mormonism) said he is the way, the truth, and the life. If we were just another faith that was just one of many true religions, what is the point of the church? are we just another social organization for people with nothing better to do?

I do however, agree that the amount of mud slinging concerning faith is a little much. If we are going to talk about a candidates faith, how bout we ask our questions respectivly.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Mars Hill Tackles Sex, Rape, Birth Control the Biblical Way

amendoza »

Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:58 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

HampsteadPete,

"If we men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament!" well, that is probably the most asinine and useless statement I have ever heard! Even if there were a scrap of evidence to suport that statement, it still does not make abortion right. That is like saying if African-americans were in charge, it would be fine if they lynched white people. Just because you swich things around that doesnt legitamize somthing that is wrong. You lost pretty much any bit of legitamacy for that comment and attempting to state it as a fact.

"Religion aside, no government should EVER have that much power over the body of a living, breathing human being. " What about the life of the child you are choosing to kill? It is our job(and governments) to protect that child. If I have a two year old and decide I no longer want the baby I cannot kill it can I?

I will pray for you my friend that God touches you and showes you that the murder you condone is wrong.

God bless,
Anthony
www.anthonymendoza.org

Mars Hill Tackles Sex, Rape, Birth Control the Biblical Way

amendoza »

Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:38 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

also KoneWone2,

I fear Christ GREATLY and tremble at the reading of His Word.

God bless,
Anthony
anthonymendoza.org

Mars Hill Tackles Sex, Rape, Birth Control the Biblical Way

amendoza »

Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:36 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

KoneWone2,

How much of Mark Driscoll have you accually read, viewed or listened to??

I listen to alot of his sermons yet I am a member and leader of a conservative penticostal church (what most people sneeringly call fundementalist). Mark's sermons glorify Christ and every single sermon I have heard by him ends with the Gospel (more than you can say for some 90% of churches in America I would dare to say).

Yes, Mark Driscoll adresses extreme things and yes, he may even cross the line on occasions (which to he admits and repents); However, if you noticed, the questions adressed during the Q & A as well as the sermon itself came from Chirstians. Obviously this is somthing in the mind of Christians in the generation and it needs to be adressed. Who better to adress it than a Pastor?

As far as the offensiveness, it was calmer than what you can find on prime time tv. Do you watch tv? then no more complaining. He adressed it in a biblical manner (as he does any other subject he covers) and you should be praising God that someone is willing to take the flak inorder to answer the questions this generation of Christians is asking (based off of the thousands of voted recieved on the ask anything site)

God bless,
Anthony
anthonymendoza.org