Saudi Arabia Leader Calls for Interfaith Dialogue

pastorjohn »

Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:09 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

The question I posed yesterday about "Is there a difference between Catholics and Christians" was a rhetorical question. Of course there is a difference. Having said that I believe that the Catholic church started out wanting to do what was right, but somewhere along the way, strayed away from the clear teachings of Jesus. A lot of what I have a problem with is the same thing that started the Reformation. Least you think I disagree with Catholic beliefs and therefore think less of the people that adhere to these teachings, know that in the town we are in the Catholic church is in the majority. Do I accept these folks and share the same love of Christ that I do to those who believe as I do? Yes I do. Just because we don't agree, doesn't mean we can't be nice to one another.
Let me be clear I do have a problem with a works based salvation, and therefore can't call that Christianity. I would not ostracize someone over this belief, but I don't think that we could really consider ourselves on the same page theologically.

Saudi Arabia Leader Calls for Interfaith Dialogue

pastorjohn »

Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:28 pm Agree: 9   Disagree: 3

I am confused. Is there not a difference between Islam, Catholicism and Christianity? It seems to me that more I hear about "the first Christian church in Qatar" the more confused I am. The article states it is a Catholic church, why doesn't the article use the word "Catholic". Don't get me wrong I believe there are those who serve our Lord Jesus in the Catholic faith, but the idea I get from this and other articles is that there is no difference between Catholicism and Christianity. I must differ with this assumption. There is a difference between Chrisitanity and Catholicism.
BTW, I for one do not believe that there will a free exchange of ideas in Saudi Arabia at this conference. I applaud those who are trying to work for a peaceful coexistence, but the Islamic faith does not tolerate "infidels" and does not honor "the people of the book". The brand of Islam that is being exported from Saudi Arabia is Wahabbism (spelling?). This whole topic is discussed in Dore Gold's book "Hatred's Kingdom". Don't forget it was Rudolph Giuliani who returned a 10 million dollar check from Saudi Arabia, when he noticed the shiek was "smirking" as he viewed the devastation at Ground Zero.

Christian Divorce Trends Fuel Debates

pastorjohn »

Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:44 am Agree: 7   Disagree: 0

I think that we are forgetting one thing. Those in leadership can be forgiven, and should be forgiven for any sin, But they should not return to a public platform until they renew their relationship with Christ.They should be restored by the body of Christ, and be made to work through the deeper issue. We have too many people speaking for God who have never dealt with the real issue that brought about the divorce. Divorce or any other sin is a symptom of a greater issue. I do not agree that a "greater anointing" will be upon someone that has blatantly disregarded the word of God. I don't know the White's or Junaita Bynum but I can tell you if these precious folks don't deal with these issues, they will come back to haunt them. God is more interested in us than what we do for him.

Kentucky Megachurch to Send 'Jesus Loves You' Letters to Britney Spears

pastorjohn »

Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:42 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I appreciate this story and think that it is a great idea. I pray that Ms. Spears would experience the love of Christ from the Body of Christ. One note however, Ms Spears was raised in Kentwood, Louisiana and not Mississippi as the article states.