This was not simply a case about a homosexual individual or organization, but this was a case that impacted the entire homosexual community of which he is a member. And the result of this case would have a direct impact on the entire homosexual community to include himself. Therefore he for him to say his sexual orientation had no impact on his decison making process is a huge stretch on his par...more

This was not simply a case about a homosexual individual or organization, but this was a case that impacted the entire homosexual community of which he is a member. And the result of this case would have a direct impact on the entire homosexual community to include himself. Therefore he for him to say his sexual orientation had no impact on his decison making process is a huge stretch on his part and on the part of anyone who believes him.less

wJ, those of us who believe God in this matter believe that in the local church a woman should not hold a role that gives her spiritual authority/headship over men. Now where the disagreement comes in is with regars to women teaching men. I believe what Paul was saying was not that women shouldn't teach men, but rather that they should not teach that it is permitted for them to have spiritual au...more

wJ, those of us who believe God in this matter believe that in the local church a woman should not hold a role that gives her spiritual authority/headship over men. Now where the disagreement comes in is with regars to women teaching men. I believe what Paul was saying was not that women shouldn't teach men, but rather that they should not teach that it is permitted for them to have spiritual authority/headship over men.less

IF, thanks, my wife and I have given tithes and offerings since we got married in 1975 and while we have never lived lavishly God has provided wonderfully for all our needs and more. Best of all my wife was able to stay home so she could homeschool our son. The reality is we can't out give God and He will honor our giving if done for the right reason and with the right motive. But Christians ne...more

IF, thanks, my wife and I have given tithes and offerings since we got married in 1975 and while we have never lived lavishly God has provided wonderfully for all our needs and more. Best of all my wife was able to stay home so she could homeschool our son. The reality is we can't out give God and He will honor our giving if done for the right reason and with the right motive. But Christians need to realize that satan will do all he can to keep us from giving to the Lord so they need to realize at first it will be difficult but after a while they will come to see that it is worth it and not only will they be blessed but they will be used of God in blessing others and enhancing the cause of Christ.less

Personally I like the former Dr. J. Vernon McGee's teaching on tithing. He did not believe in the tithe since he believed that if Christ gave 100% of Himself for our salvation surely we should be willing to give far more than 10% to the cause of Christ and the fulfillment of God's Great Commission. But at the same time one has to ask what would a church look like whose leaders and members were w...more

Personally I like the former Dr. J. Vernon McGee's teaching on tithing. He did not believe in the tithe since he believed that if Christ gave 100% of Himself for our salvation surely we should be willing to give far more than 10% to the cause of Christ and the fulfillment of God's Great Commission. But at the same time one has to ask what would a church look like whose leaders and members were willing and consistently giving 10% of their time, talent, and treasure to the cause of Christ and the fulfillment of the Great Commission through their local church?less

mike, I know Pastors who deal with each of those issues as they either are bi-vocational Pastors or they encounter them as they minister to their members who are dealing with these issues in their lives.

RR, like you I am not seeing why many on CP seem to think that John Piper is advocating this belief as opposed to simply citing how many muslims believe about the burning of the Quran as opposed to how many Christians or non-muslims believe about the same thing.

ginas, why are you pro-homosexuals so jealous of those who struggle with same-sex attractions/temptations who are living godly lives where they are experiencing consistent victory over same-sex attractions/temptations and the sins they lead to? I mean if you choose to live in sin or to encourage others to live in sin in this area of your or their life then have at it, but why the animosity, lying...more

ginas, why are you pro-homosexuals so jealous of those who struggle with same-sex attractions/temptations who are living godly lives where they are experiencing consistent victory over same-sex attractions/temptations and the sins they lead to? I mean if you choose to live in sin or to encourage others to live in sin in this area of your or their life then have at it, but why the animosity, lying, and false accusations of those who choose with the help of God to live a life that is pleasing to God?less

gd, maybe that is true of the false god you apparently worship, but for the true God of the Universe, the God of the Bible that is certainly not true. And people are by no means living longer now then ever before considering Adam lived to be 930 years old, Seth his son lived to be 912 years old, and Noah lived to be 950 years old.

tj, no last ditch effort, simply noting your closed mindedness in this matter but to think for a while you carried on a very open discussion almost made me believe you were willing to agree to disagree. But like most adherents to the false teachings of evolution and macro-evolution on CP that just is not the case.

ihs, oh please, tell that to the priests who drive luxury cars and are members of fancy country clubs!! While priests may take a vow of poverty many of them certainly don't look a gift horse in the mouth!!

gd, once again rejecting God's truth I see! When God created our world all things were perfect. There was no death, destruction, or disease present. But because of the sin of Adam and Eve that all changed and now all those things are present and all other kinds of debauchery to include the sexual practices of homosexuality and all other forms of sin.

tj, thank you for your typical liberal minded remark. After all it is liberals who say people are free to believe whatever they want just as long as what they believe does not disagree with what we liberals believe!! LOL!!!

gd, when Adam and Eve sinned the consequence of their sin impacted all of God's creation in negative ways to include the animal kingdom!

gd, and there are animals who eat their young, kill their mates, and eat their dung. So your point is?

Todd, totally agree with your last sentence!

Max, I believe that mankind is created both in the image of Adam because we are born with a sin nature and based on Genesis 9:6 we are also created in the image of God. I believe the latter is affirmed in the fact that the unsaved can do right and think right, but will never be right until they become one with God through Christ.

wJ, plus you also now that their primary goal now is to help their clients to live godly lives that will bring them to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and to experienc consistent victory over same-sex attractions/temptations and the sins they lead to.

wJ, please don't resort to lying about what Exodus teaches since you know very well they in no way encourage those struggling with same-sex attractions/temptations and the sins they lead to that they should consider marrying someone of the opposite sex they are not attracted to.

ginas, and of course we know that this question remains unanswered since at this time we don't know with all certainty what causes one's sexual orientation, but even those on your side have pretty much ruled out that a person is born with a predetermination as opposed to a predispostion to a certain sexual orientation.

al, please note that he was not saying he believed that. but rather how those of the muslim faith looked at it. Plus, he went on to say that this concept did not justify the murder of the UN workers. So while we may not agree with the comparison that by no means negates the truth of how many muslims look at the burning of their Quran.