Fashion Photographer Captures Jesus in 21st Century

spiritualsalt »

Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:18 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Bujo - I have no idea who you are. I have not called anyone an atheist, I have only posed a question to anyone who would consider themselves either atheist or homosexual. I don't know if you are either. Again, I know nothing about you.

Fashion Photographer Captures Jesus in 21st Century

spiritualsalt »

Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:50 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

>>>If you have to ask that question , you maybe have not been in realtionship with the Jesus of these photos long enough, there is noting to be ashmaed about being young in the faith though.>>>

One more thing, steveh... I do not know the Jesus in the lovely photos, nor do I have a relationship with him, no more than I have a relationship with the Jesus in the "Passion of the Christ" film.

But though I've never seen a picture of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, I have no doubt that I will know Him when the Lord calls me to Heaven one day and I am in His Glorious Presence.

God willing, you will know Christ and see Him there one day, too.

Just wanted to clarify that -- meant to include that in my earlier message.

Fashion Photographer Captures Jesus in 21st Century

spiritualsalt »

Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:42 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

>>> So I don't think that ANYONE is beyond help, and if the homosexuals and athiests are coming here, then maybe they are looking for something...so they are coming to the right place right?!
Why is it that so many Christians dis-respect them....thats my question?? Are we any better than they are? Just because they admit to their sin does that make them worse than us? Are we all of a sudden perfect because we are Christian?? No, we all sin! >>>

Rachel: I understand where you're coming from, and believe me, I do not have any sort hatred for homosexuals or atheists. Of course, naturally, I feel sadness in my heart when I see anyone missing out on a relationship with the One who loved us enough to offer us His Love and Salvation.

In my post, I was not pointing out the sin of homosexuals or atheists as if they have no place on a Christian forum. We are *all* sinners. A sin is a sin is a sin, and anyone who commits a sin, which is everyone, obviously, needs a Savior. That said, my purpose in my post was simply based on my own frequent experience watching Christians on here "take the bait" so-to-speak, from certain folks.

I'm aware of the necessity to, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." (1 Pet 3:15)

I'm also aware that we will be hated and persecuted and spat upon and who knows what else, but I cannot imagine, for example, any of the Apostles getting into tit-for-tat arguments with individuals who are set on mocking and/or disbelief.

I would not treat someone who is not a Christian with disrespect. I would do as the Lord tells us, which is to "love one another," but that does not mean it's my role as a Christian to argue whenever someone wants to argue, or to take that bait.

I was only asking why some groups that I so frequently see post here do so when they are not doing so with pure motives, but rather with provacative motives.

Fashion Photographer Captures Jesus in 21st Century

spiritualsalt »

Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:39 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

Ok... to respond...

>>>S Whilst I undertand the gay comment is aimed at HM, who are the actual atheists you are addressing on this thread?. <<<

When I wrote my message, it was not directed at any individuals specifically, but yes, since I had already seen at least one non-Christian poster to this thread when I posted my message, as seems to be the trend on here, I anticipated more to come.

I do not expect atheists to answer for homosexuals, nor do I expect homosexuals to answer for atheists.

>>>If you have to ask that question , you maybe have not been in realtionship with the Jesus of these photos long enough, there is noting to be ashmaed about being young in the faith though.>>>

Actually, I'm not young in my faith. Not by a long shot. I just observe on this website, mostly. I don't usually post to articles. But I've often wondered how productive it is when I see the same individuals pop up in thread after thread, and to me, it doesn't appear to be genuine seeking about the Christian faith, but rather an attempt at drawing Christians into debates and/or confrontations, really seeming to just be provacative (or mocking).

>>>"Dear Homosexual People ..." Why are you are asking me what motivates someone else? >>>

First, see my response above in this post. Second, I am not asking you what motivates anyone but you. The question was a general one directed at two groups of individuals that I frequently observe on here. I would not expect one to respond for another. This is why I said, "Dear Homosexual People (and Atheists, for that matter):"

Perhaps I should have written two separate posts to avoid the confusion. One for homosexuals and another for atheists.

Fashion Photographer Captures Jesus in 21st Century

spiritualsalt »

Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:43 pm Agree: 8   Disagree: 3

Dear Homosexual People (and Atheists, for that matter):

I've been really wondering what the attraction is for you folks to this site.

I mean, it wouldn't occur to me to visit a website about fixing cars, or Buddhism, or Planned Parenthood, or podiatry, or myriad other subjects, largely because those things do not appeal to me. I'm either not interested, or I flat out don't believe in them.

Furthermore, you'd probably never see me posting to an atheist discussion forum trying to pick fights because it would be one of those "casting pearls before swines" things that we're warned about in Scripture (as it relates to discussing spiritual things with people who aren't interested and will, in fact, "turn and attack you.")

That said, what makes people who are obviously not Christians, not interested in being Christians, and mostly interested in arguing and/or mocking the Christian faith in one way or another come to a Christian website?

I'm asking this in the utmost sincere way.

Homeschooled Girl Ordered to Attend Public School Over Her 'Rigid' Faith

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Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:03 pm Agree: 7   Disagree: 3

Flagged as inappropriate. show What a horrifying story... and a vindictive father... and a destructive court system. I pray for the mother and daughter. As a homeschooling parent of an extraordinarily successful Christian child, I cannot imagine some court forcing him into the backwards government school system to be dumbed down and de-Christianized. Just horrifying. hide

Messianic Jew Wins Supreme Court Battle in Israel

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Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:21 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate. For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'" Matt 23:37

Blessed is Pnina, because she recogizes who her Lord is. May the Lord also open the eyes of the rest of the nation of Israel so that they, too, will recognize their Savior.

Indie Film Tackles Teen Suicide, Fake Christians

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Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:15 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

I'm so thankful to hear about this movie. I know someone who really, really needs to see it.

Hispanic Christian Groups Split on Illegal Immigrants, U.S. Census

spiritualsalt »

Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:51 pm Agree: 5   Disagree: 5

As a Christian of indigenous American ancestry (that's "Indian" or "Native American" to most of you), I find it absolutely fascinating that it's largely the descendants of the "Christian" Europeans who conquered the indigenous people of this land and who formed arbitrary borders based on which territories were claimed for England, Spain, France, etc., that are now up in arms about the "illegal immigrant" problem.

Let's face it. When we're talking about "illegal immigrants," we're talking about Mexicans coming into this country illegally. Since the Mexicans are by and large of Indian blood of the North American continent, they, technically, have more of a right to be here than any one of any other race.

I can't help but look at what is happening with the population dynamic in this country and see our Mighty God at work. And one of the strongest and fastest growing evangelical communities in this nation is the Latino community.

I believe that God may very well be at work in allowing the indigenous inhabitants of this land to be fruitful here and multiply so that THEY will be able to come together with renewed spirits to glorify HIS name, while so many other comfy Americans can sit back and throw stones and cast judgment and whatnot.

Just don't say a single word about illegal immigrants if you ever drive a mile above the speed limit, or if you ever cross the street at a place where there is no crosswalk, or if you ever guesstimate numbers on your taxes rather than being exact, because you, too, are a lawbreaker.

Christians Are to the World As Dwight Is to The Office

spiritualsalt »

Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:24 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I love The Office, and I particularly love this analogy. So true.

7 States Seek Personhood Rights for Pre-Born

spiritualsalt »

Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:49 am Agree: 5   Disagree: 4

steveh20...

It appears your favorite past time is sparring with the Christians here on ChristianPost.com. Congratulations.

Considering you have so much experience arguing with Christians, surely you must know that children are innocents until they reach an age of accountability where they are able to make a decision for Christ one way or another.

God is perfect in every way, and as such, He would not expect an unborn child who has not yet committed a sin to repent or face hell. I've never heard a Christian who believes that there are children in hell. There is no scriptural basis to believe that there would be children in hell.

Study: Spirituality, Not Religious Practice, Makes Children Happier

spiritualsalt »

Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:37 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

FullGospel,

FullGospel,

I see where you're coming from, but I wonder if the "inner belief system" referred to couldn't be a person's inner belief in Christ, in the Scriptures, in a loving God who cares for them.

I have a son who is nearly six-years-old and I'd classify him as an exceptionally happy boy, and he's very spiritual, but as far as "religion" goes, he knows little about "religion." He will pray at the drop of a hat and expresses joy at the prospect of being able to hug Jesus in Heaven one day.

For him, his faith is an entirely spiritual matter and not just a matter of "religion" (which seems to be little more than a category on a standardized form in which you check a box that asks, "What's your religion? Please check one. _ Christian _ Jewish _ Muslim _ Other _ Not Applicable.)

I would not consider us exceptionally religious people at all, although we attend church every Sunday. Church participation is something we do to please God and to fellowship with other believers, but it's not the heart of our faith. Our personal relationship with Christ is what we would call our spirituality.

Your "religion" is little more than a way to identify yourself as a subscriber to certain creeds. Your spirituality, on the other hand, is your personal relationship with God -- which is a way of life and not just about reciting creeds that you claim to believe in and doing "religious" things.

If we were in a ritualistic denomination such as Catholicism or Anglicanism or even Presbyterian or Methodist, we'd have far more "ritual" religion involved in our lives, I'm sure, but as it is, we attend the old-time Gospel, Bible-believing country church that my family has gone to for generations.

To me, religion = legalism. You're doing the things you think you're supposed to do to get into Heaven one day.

Spirituality, on the other hand, means you have a living, breathing relationship with your Creator and your Savior and you avoid sin and work hard to do good, not to "follow the rules" to get into Heaven, but rather because you want to please God because you love him and you realize that no matter how much good you do, you, alone, will always fall short, and it is only by the Grace of God that you are saved, and for that mercy that God has for His own, you want to bend over backwards to please him. Not because "organized religion" tells you to do it, but because the Bible teaches me about God and I want to do everything within my human power, with His help, to please Him.

Christians Pray 24 Hours on Election Eve

spiritualsalt »

Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:50 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

I have prayed, and continue to pray, that God will have mercy on our nation and give us the president who stands more for Christian values.

This blog posting gives a good message about how we should take comfort no matter who is elected:

http://internationalreport.wordpress.com/2008/11/04/election-2008-greater-forces-at-work/

Indian Christians Report 'Peculiar' Police Behavior

spiritualsalt »

Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:55 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

Heavenly Father, I pray to you along with igh, a member of my Christian family who I do not know, that you will protect our brothers and sisters in India and strengthen them and increase their faith in you. I thank you, Father God, that you hear our prayers and that you will protect these, your children, in Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Mother Fights to Keep Twins from Muslim Father

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Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:52 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Heavenly Father, I join with wbmoore, who I do not know, but who is part of my Christian family, in praying that you keep these boys with their mother and protect them and overcome the court that has wrongly decided to award custody to their father. In Jesus' precious name I pray and I thank you for receiving my prayer. Amen.

Detained Chinese Activist Says He Escaped

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Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:29 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

It is written in Matthew 18:19-20 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."

With that in mind, I join igh in prayer, Lord, that You will protect our brothers and sisters in China; that you will strengthen and annoint them to do Your good work and to glorify Your name, bringing others to know You, dear Lord. Protect the very special Hua family and allow the release of the mother of this family so that together they can continue to do Your work. In Jesus Holy Name we pray, Amen.

Hindu Leaders Split Over Yoga for Christians

spiritualsalt »

Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:50 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 4

Freefallin... I think it's stretching it a bit to say that yoga in any form or fashion is demonic. Yoga is healthful for the body and medidation is at the heart of it. Did not Jesus Christ our Savior spend much time in prayer and meditation?