Documentary on Gospel Dividing America Hits Big Screen

jrmd32 »

Wed Oct 07, 2009 3:39 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

Jesus Himself said that the Gospel will not only save individuals, but it will cause division in families. Why? Because some people are going to reject the Gospel and support anti-Christian elements.

America has always been divided by religion. As long as this society is a melting pot of belief systems, this will be a fact of life. Diversity of belief is not necessarily a bad thing, and the cultural wars are a reflection of this state of affairs.

What's Your Take on Christians Using Antidepressants?

jrmd32 »

Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:17 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

I am an MD, and in my opinion, this columnist needs to do more research on the topic of clinical depression, which is not equal to discouragement or sorrow.

Over 1,000 Clerics Want Abortion Access in Health Care Bill

jrmd32 »

Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:05 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 6

"The Religious Institute released an open letter that maintains that abortion is a “morally justifiable decision” that should be left to women to decide."

Must be pagan clerics if they believe that murdering innocent, living, human beings is morally justifiable.

Jimmy Carter on Religion

jrmd32 »

Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:00 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 7

Jimmy Carter is out of his league.

Christian Retailers, Publishers Convene for 60th Convention

jrmd32 »

Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:05 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

We need to get rid of the old wineskins.

The Real Message Behind All the Tea Parties

jrmd32 »

Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:06 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 2

Even though this nation is still the best on the planet, we are losing our freedoms to a government that takes 40% of the money I earn, and then uses that money to support the murder of pre-born babies, stem-cell research, deviant sex, gambling, and other anti-Christ activities. If I refuse to comply, the I go to jail.
Why did we even bother to stop Hitler?

NBC Rejects Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad

jrmd32 »

Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:15 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

NBC allows Godaddy's incest ad, but rejects the life ad. We're dealing with pagans here.

Thousands of Christian Men Pledge to be Jesus 'Warriors'

jrmd32 »

Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:14 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

Yep. Men are always the problem. Another story title someone needs to research: Thousands of Women Turn to Feminism and New Age Movement, Throwing Men Out and Driving Them Away. Courts and Churches Favor Women, Thousands of Men Unable To See Their Children.

Evangelical Statement on Faith, Politics Stirs Up Religious Right

jrmd32 »

Thu May 08, 2008 10:56 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 2

I just read the entire manifesto at http://www.anevangelicalmanifesto.com/
An Evangelical Manifesto is a scholarly, 20-page declaration that required many hours of thoughtful work from many participants. Interestingly, the one and only footnote says much about the main theme of the entire manifesto and to what audience this declaration addresses:
“The terms Evangelical and Evangelicals should be spelled with an upper case as are the terms Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant, or Christian, Jew, and Muslim.”
The writers and proponents are a small group of legitimate Evangelical leaders who are concerned that the Culture Wars have had a negative effect on the definition of what it is to be an Evangelical.
Essentially, the manifesto is an exhortation aimed at Christians, but it is a public statement that welcomes the scrutiny of all others.
The manifesto addresses many sub-cultures and issues, resulting in an intelligent, wordy, and rather elitist statement that results in too many inconsistencies in trying to be universal.
The writers appear to be suffering from an identity crisis, and they want other American Christians to join them in their distress and quest for definition and stability.
This manifesto is the product of (primarily) old-school Evangelical leaders who are desperately trying to hold on to old-line mentalities that are changing and disappearing in today’s rapidly-evolving society.
They adhere to the old-school belief that one can separate one’s faith from politics, social involvement, the marketplace, and other elements that are inherent to living in today’s society. This manifesto is an attempt to dissuade Christians (who do not believe as the writers believe) from participating in the Political Discussion at large. They believe that is wrong for activist Christians to base their political and social lives on religious beliefs.
It addresses everyone and no one (at the same time), while trying to address a panorama of elemental issues. It is a futile attempt by the old guard to preserve terms, definitions, and a sub-culture that has evolved with the times.
The writers have incorrectly judged that the Culture War in America has essentially been caused by Christians who have chosen to be involved in the Political Process. They rebuke people of conviction who have been active in politics, making the false assumption that worldview can be separated from ethics, politics, law, and daily living.
The manifesto is a normal reaction for any sub-culture that sees and feels the hurling winds of time eat away at their institutions. These leaders are naïve, elitist, and will have little affect on persuading Bible studiers to join them in their liberal, Leftist-appeasing agenda.
We have always been in a culture war.
I will not be signing this document.
R.I.P. 20th Century Evangelicalism