Rick Warren Sets the Record Straight

kami »

Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:11 pm Agree: 5   Disagree: 3

"Just because we personally believe homosexuality to be in contrast to the Word..?" Scripture, in the Old and New Testaments, states clearly homosexuality to be listed as sin. An abomination even, Jesus didn't have to push for government law against it. It was already a given where God's law was concerned. It was God's law He was concerned about.

The struggle some may have with homosexuality is not the same as defiantly living within the homosexual lifestyle. The fact some fight against their human nature and still fall prey to homosexual activity is not the same as blatantly choosing to enter into the lifestyle. Sin is sin regardless. And we all have our weaknesses. So is the sin supported and upheld in order to create some sort of false "unity" and make people feel good...or do we speak God's truth in love? "That while we were sinners, Christ died for us." And it is in Him we have forgiveness by grace, through faith.

The second commandment, "Love thy neighbor as thyself," is always defined by the first commandment, "Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind." To do otherwise is to go against what God has already declared in His Word.

The very issue Warren claims to be a Christian minister yet goes against Scripture's own doctrinal teaching is what's troubling.

Creation Museum Mixes Christmas and Dinosaurs

kami »

Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:05 am Agree: 4   Disagree: 2

(dang 'enter key. sorry bout that...)

The nativity fits perfectly with the Creation Museum as well as message it conveys.

As for science, why is it some feel to support the Bible is anti-Science? God was the one who created science, the study the natural world around us in the first place.

The only difference is chiefly the world-view from where one hails. While a Creationists and an Evolutionist sees the same evidence setting before them both are naturally going to interpret it differently based on their own belief systems.

However the Creationists are usually the ones who will readily admit where their world-view rests. The Evolutionists in general, or at least the one's I've encountered, won't even admit that much. But instead argue the definition of the word "theory" is someone different when it's applied in a scientific scene, even though no such dictionary or other reference indicates it is so.

Creation Museum Mixes Christmas and Dinosaurs

kami »

Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:52 am Agree: 5   Disagree: 1

The tag-line for Answers in Genesis is "Defending the Bible from the very first verse.

Genesis 1: 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

It then goes on from there to tell how God created everything into existence in just 6 literal days...something which is supported and referred back to by Jesus as well as Moses and the Prophets.

In the New Testament:

John
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 He was in the beginning with God.
3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.
11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.
12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

The Bible reports Jesus wasn't always man. But it does report He was and always will be God. The verses above state distinctly He was there when Creation took place. And indeed it was through Him "all things were made".

God the Son, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, who Created the heavens and the earth and all that live therein, became a creature: A human being. So that He could live under and keep the Law we could not even hope to live up to...and pay the full price we could never pay for our forgiveness of sins.

The nativity fits perfectly with the Creation museum as well as message

'Shack' Critics Develop Books, DVDs to Counter Publishing Phenomenon

kami »

Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:04 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

Sadly, Biblical discernment comes in short supply these days. But Jesus said it should be expected. Thank goodness there are those who are willing to be used to point point out Theological truth from error.

It's not putting down anyone to simply compare what God's Word states with what another says to check if they coincide. That's just doing what Christ's asks us to do.

So many have read and claimed to be touched by the book already. It's sold within Christian bookstores, as well as secular, and sold as a Christian book.

Why call something Christian when it goes against basic Christian doctrine and teaching in the first place, whether fiction or not?

The Day the Earth Really Will Stand Still

kami »

Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:53 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Coyboyfan88, the new Isreal is the Church. Within both Testaments it has -always- been about whether or not a person believes in the promise of the Savior. The Old Testament believers in the promised Messiah to were saved. Those in the New Testament to this day who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior who has come and will come again are also saved. The entirety of Scipture is focused on Jesus alone. To deny this, as the Jewish faith teaches, is to deny the forgiveness offered through the redemptive and sacrificial work on the cross and the resurrection. We are saved by grace, through faith, in Jesus Christ alone.

As the article writer stated we all will face the Return of Jesus Christ. We all will be judged on Christ's merits, based on what He has done for us, or on our own merits...which will surely condemn us because of our sin. Scripture doesn't support any other way.

Star and Crescent Joins Christmas Tree, Menorah

kami »

Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:34 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

"Welcoming everyone" is fine. But placing all these extra religious symbols alongside Christianity to be "all inclusive" is silly. The Jewish faith nor Islam even recognizes Christmas as a valid Holiday.

Otherwise why not go all the way and place Jewish and Islamic symbols specifically during their own holidays?

Course then they couldn't give the impression all belief-systems were equal and none were no better than the other.

New Quest for Historical Jesus Draws Skeptics, Scholars

kami »

Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:45 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

"Nothing is new under the sun." -- Salomon

Tolerating Bigotry

kami »

Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:34 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

There's no reason why pharmacists, doctors, other health care professionals, or other businesses should be required to check their world-view in at the door. This has little to do with being so-called "moral police" and deciding an action/past action of someone else...but instead has everything to do with the worker himself/herself will do in respect to their own beliefs.

A pro-life pharmacist should be free to not fill the Rx for the abortion drug(s). It's a matter of whether or not he/she will be involved in the death of a living human child. Especially if the pharmacy is a privately owned and operated one. The same would go for any doctor who believes they are there to aid treat and care for the patient, not to harm or kill whether the patient be unborn or elderly.

These are life and death decisions here. Not something trivial.

Does a Christian live out their life as a Christian or try to hide the love of Christ so theirs no trouble with the bullies?

Opponents of Stem Cell Research Now Face Tough Battle

kami »

Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:57 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

Despite any ground proponents of embryonic stem cell research have gained those on the side of the sanctity of life should remember protecting life wherever it's threatened or whoever it threatens is our responsibility. Being Pro-Life means standing for its sanctity from human conception to natural death. Stating one aspect of life is less deserving "because the other side has already won" is actually giving in and selling out. God created us all. Human Life is precious because he's the one who said so.

There's also the matter already children within the womb, regardless the age, are seen as disposable unless "wanted" by the mother and/or the father. (Indecently, it's to the poor and minorities abortion is most strongly catered too. Margret Sager, who founded Planned Parenthood, was a eugenicist after all). Infanticide has been well known to happen when children survive the attempted abortion. There's a push for euthanasia of the elderly and those with fatal illness, suggesting "doctor-assisted suicide" instead of comfort care, and the disabled are already on the list.

By excluding one group we exclude all.

Palin's Nomination Adds Fuel to Abortion Debate

kami »

Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:32 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Incest and Rape account for only 1-2% of all abortions preformed. Particularly within incest crimes in quite a few cases it's the offender who forces the victim to have the abortion in order to cover up his crime. In a majority of cases the woman willfully keep the child and allow the birth to occur to avoid inflicting a second act of violence on a human being. The vast majority of cases regarding abortion are that of "convenience": mothers who opt to do away with the the child out of their own selfish desires. The right of choice comes before human life begins, before conception. Not after. Sadly, too many have fallen for the many myths put out by Planned Parenthood and other Abortion activists in order to increase business.

Incidentally, how many realize a vote for Obama is a vote for infanticide? His campaign may not overtly state this to the public. However he is on record as voting down both bills which would insure that if a child survives an abortion he/she must be afforded the medical care one would offer to any human being. (www.nrlc.org for references) The one bill he voted down since it did not have a provision for the "health of the mother". Which, doesn't make sense since this is about -after- the baby has been born.

He's also promised the Abortion lobbyists in Washington D.C. the first thing he'll do in office is sign into law FOCA (Freedom of Choice Act) which would strip every Pro-Life victory so that his daughters "would never have to be punished with a pregnancy".

Huckabee Fends Off Mounting GOP Pressure to Quit

kami »

Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:45 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

One would hate to think of candidates buying elections. Or bullying others to be the claimant on the ticket. It's pretty poor for one person to tell another to drop out of a race when the final tally hasn't even been reached yet. Seems to me McCain supporters trying to force Huckabee or anyone else out want a free ride come Spring. Sorry, doesn't work that way. And hopefully alot of people remember that. because it's very unsportsmanlike-like. Would be exceedingly nice if politics would just take a hike.

Osteen: Politics is Good, but Not in My Pulpit

kami »

Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:04 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

Citizen: "While Osteen has no more reason than any other christian preacher, at least he also omits the fear-mongering."

You might want to look within the four Gospels and check just how much Jesus spoke about Hell. The reason? Hell was not originally intended for human beings. He didn't wish anyone to go there.

Some may wish to state Jesus' own words on Hell and eternal damnation as "fear-mongering". However, the warnings are real and given in true concern.

Osteen: Politics is Good, but Not in My Pulpit

kami »

Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:57 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

Joel Osteen: Positive Thinking Guru Masquerading As Christian Clergyman

Joel Olsteen vs. the Bible

Seven Suggestions from Osteen's Recent Book:

* Keep pressing forward
* Be Positive about yourself
* Develop better relationships
* Form better habits
* Embrace the place where you are
* Develop your inner life
* Stay passionate about life

Seven Commands From the Bible:

* Die to yourself
* Take up your cross daily
* Follow Christ
* Love not the world
* Trust in the Lord
* Love one another
* Go make disciples

Orissa Christians Told to 'Convert or Die'

kami »

Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:31 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

chicagomel: "I've never understood why the extremists are so opposed to the Gospel anyway, why they feel such a need to resort to violence and intimidation."

Jesus warned us beforehand this would happen. (Matt 10)

www.persecution.com & www.persecution.org are good places to learn of the persecution Christians face on a global scale.

Why Darwinism is So Dangerous

kami »

Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:16 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

ebcdic: "it's important to understand we are more closely related to the other apes than the monkeys..."

One only need to compare/contrast DNA and human genes to those of any animal too note there is quite a vast difference between the two.

Lutherans Plant Churches to Combat Membership Decline

kami »

Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:09 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

As an LCMS member it needs to be said the concept of "Ablaze" itself is highly misleading, as is most church-growth programs who use gimmicks to draw persons to the church. The state of the Christian church is not measured by number of members or by keeping tally via scoreboard on a website. Nor is "success" determined by gimmicks...but by the pure and unadulterated preaching of the Law and Gospel. The Scriptures are what the Holy Spirit uses to draw a person to Christ.

Pro-Gay Romney Upsets Family Values Leader

kami »

Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:13 pm Agree: 6   Disagree: 1

As long as individuals are law abiding citizens they -already- have full protection the law which goes for all citizens. What this EDNA does is call for special protection based on sexual preference and practice.

For individuals who want the government out of bedroom, the ones promoting this bill, especially those in the homosexual community, seem to endorse a heck of alot of government interference to force themselves on the remaining 99% of the country who don't practice homosexuality.

Nothing new under the sun.

Pro-family Group Identifies Worst Offenders of Faith, Family Values

kami »

Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:54 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 2

Ironic. The main article is about Christian discrimination when Christians have and give their views. Yet, soon after Christians in general are then put down for having their views.

Gives a bit more credence to the article.