Government-Run Churches

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Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:03 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Alocksee,
I apologize if my post seemed a bit rude, but postings really leave little room for the nuances in face to face or vocal communication.

Reevangelizing the Church: What is the Good News?

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Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:46 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

msnchrist70,
You got part of the message right, but the Catholic church deviated from The Message many centuries ago and became more interested in promoting its church rather than the Bible. Many good men through out the centuries were prosecuted for refusing to accept the heresies demanded by the Catholic church. Perhaps if you read Foxe's Book of Martyrs you would have an inkling of the horrendous practices utilized by the Catholic church, many rival or exceed the tortures used by Rome.

Government-Run Churches

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Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:29 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Alocksee,
I'm curious about your postings on this site. Are you here to intentionally insult, troll, or promote your blog? I've read some of your posts and it seems this is your intent, if I'm mistaken please point out your intent. I often differ with some of the postings here, but I refrain from labelling or intentionally being hostile. After all, it's doubtful you're going to change someone's opinion by any of the initial three I listed.

Students, Legal Groups Stand Against Anti-Religious Court Order

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Fri Jun 19, 2009 2:32 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I wonder if it would be too much of a bother for the posters on this site to be polite, to not negatively label those with whom you disagree, and to treat others with respect. After all, many things may be said in the heat of a verbal argument where tone and body language may incite other parties to respond angrily or viciously. But in a format, where one can thoughtfully compose one's reply to bring others around to your point or at least have them consider it, is provided. Why not try to reach someone intellectually rather than insult them?

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

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Sun May 03, 2009 5:04 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Yes, but who "tore them to pieces"? Was it a credible person, using factual and established data? Or was it a witty critc with an acerbic tongue? How many of these studies have been disproved in a credible manner? Your post provides no data of these studies, nor about this one.
I truly doubt that everything that they have put out has been rendered a lie. I suspect that they have been duped fromm time to time (as has every periodical, website, and organization).

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

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Sun May 03, 2009 4:30 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I'm reasonably sure that all organizations prefer data that supports their belief systems. I'm sure that organizations on both sides of the homosexual issues wouldn't readily release information that would be damaging to their cause, but I don't believe that it would be fair or ethical to dismiss them out of hand due to where their information originated or was quoted. To dismiss anything the AFA puts on their website as a lie without reading it and validating/invalidating does not bode well for your credibility or anyone who did so. Any organization who did so would rapidly have little or no credibility.

Christian Attorneys Urge Senate to Vote Against 'Hate Crimes' Bill

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Sun May 03, 2009 4:21 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Mike,
If you support this legislation, do you believe it has the potential for infringement upon religion or speech? If not, then why not? (I'm curious and am very willing to admit that there are many sides to this that I may not be seeing). And lastly, if this law begins to infringe upon these rights, what should be done to the law?
I suspect that hate speech will or may largely be determined by the individual involved. After all, any law that was so wordy as to encompass all eventualities would probably be difficult to write, understand, and enforce.

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

ender »

Sun May 03, 2009 4:12 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Mike,
Where did I lie?

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

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Sun May 03, 2009 2:05 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Kate,
Are you saying that neither of these organizations has ever or ever will succumb to political pressures?

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

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Sun May 03, 2009 12:54 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Mike,
You complain that the AFA "post any piece of trash to slander the gay community", but your post suggest that you are willing to try such a tactic. I truly doubt that everything the AFA has posted lacks any validity. Personally, I think their are people on both sides who willing to skew their data or results to validate their original hypothesis. Your own prejudice towards the AFA has been evident in earlier posts. Your post suggest that you are not familiar with the study in question, nor are you going to read before responding, "since it does not match my reality". I believe that this is what many on this site who support the idea that homosexuality is not a sin complain about those who do.

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

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Sun May 03, 2009 12:44 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Flagged as inappropriate. show Mike, hide

List of Nations with Worst Religious Tolerance Grows

ender »

Sun May 03, 2009 12:43 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Will there come a day when it is illegal to preach the gospel in the US?

Christian Attorneys Urge Senate to Vote Against 'Hate Crimes' Bill

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Sun May 03, 2009 12:36 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

For those of you who support this legislation, do you believe that it has the potential to infringe upon religion or speech?
Why do you believe it doesn't?
And if such circumstances arise, what should be done? Repeal? Revision? Or what?

Miss California Shares Untold Stories with Her San Diego Megachurch

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Sun May 03, 2009 8:32 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

How is this a relevant question in a beauty pageant? In a political contest, yes, but I didn't realize that a pageant winner performed any political functions or was involved in any political issues. I have heard that many of them support various charity organizations, but that is all I have heard of. Granted, I don't watch these shows nor do I keep up with their activities.
And secondly, how did she blow it? By giving her opinion?

Miss California Shares Untold Stories with Her San Diego Megachurch

ender »

Sat May 02, 2009 6:40 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

What was the purpose of the marriage question she was asked?

Christian Attorneys Urge Senate to Vote Against 'Hate Crimes' Bill

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Sat May 02, 2009 5:45 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 3

George and Chicago,
I believe that many of us fear the unintended consequences of this law. True hate speech, such as that by the Klan and Neo-Nazis, has been ruled legal for years by the courts. I had posted earlier that the most glaring example of this was the marching of the Nazi party through Skokie, Ill. during the late 70s. This town had an large population of Jewish concentration camp survivors and had attempted to prevent the march. But the ACLU interceded on the behalf of the Klan and the courts ruled that they had the right to march.
I worry that homosexual zealots (I'm sure they exist as zealouts do in any movement) will use this law as a way to limit what may be preached in our churches.
If a homosexual person is sitting in at a sermon where homosexuality is being preached as a sin, and they feel this denigrates them, or in some way offends them. Will they be able to use this law to bring criminal charges or civil lawsuits against them? I'm not talking about anyone advocating violence, force or any coercive activity against homosexuals. Just someone preaching that it is a sin.
And Chicago, surely your comments are in jest because our Lord left his tomb three days after his crucufixion.

Christian Attorneys Urge Senate to Vote Against 'Hate Crimes' Bill

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Sat May 02, 2009 3:55 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I apologize if my question was offensive to anyone.

Miss California Shares Untold Stories with Her San Diego Megachurch

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Sat May 02, 2009 3:50 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Why don't the posters on this board, the media and whoever else just recognize that she is entitled to her opinion? No matter which way she answered it, she's entitled. Is anyone suggesting that she or we should only be allowed to give a politically correct or otherwise issued response to questions?

Christian Attorneys Urge Senate to Vote Against 'Hate Crimes' Bill

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Sat May 02, 2009 3:36 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Flagged as inappropriate. show Instead of a thumbs down, please explain what is wrong with my question or why believe you that there is no danger to these rights. I am sincerely curious. I freely admit that there are many aspects to an issue that I'm unaware of or ignorant of. hide

Orissa Christians Requesting Scripture Over Food, Says Ministry

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Sat May 02, 2009 1:45 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Truly amazing faith.