Top Pentagon Officers Face Discipline for Endorsing Christianity

truthandjustice »

Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:33 am Agree: 12   Disagree: 3

I want to say that I don't have a big problem with the Christian Embassy I'm just wondering if they are getting too far away from the ideals of their founder Dr. Bill Bright? I like his comment: We do not attack the Roman Church. We believe God is doing a mighty work in it and will no doubt use millions of Roman Catholics to help evangelize the world". He was a very good man who would always invite Catholics priests/apologists to participate in his first book in the series, What Christians Can Learn from One Another About Evangelizing Adults, included articles by Bill Bright, Pope John Paul II, Archbishop Joseph Bernardin, and others." Is the modern group as committed to bringing us together or is hate at the root. I wonder also about the current fruits of this group. I think they need to return to watch Mr. Bright's fav. film: The Mission with Robert DeNiro. As he notes: a triumphal film with a life-changing message which will enrich your life for years to come. Let's let love win!

Top Pentagon Officers Face Discipline for Endorsing Christianity

truthandjustice »

Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:10 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 3

You are right it is important to check the fruit...test all things of the spirit...to see if they come from GOD! The Pope was right that Iraq was not a just war and unfortunately the president didn't listen to him and blood is still being spilt there. The president's brother might have converted and went to see the Pope but it's the fruit that matter and what is wrong is wrong, so he didn't change his mind. Thankfully Catholics now make up the majority of the Supreme Court for the first time and values are starting to return to the country. I'm focusing on the fruits and I like what I see. Some convert like Sam Brownback might not win but he ran a strong campaign on values. I also want to point out good people like Huckabee who has a lot of good people around him, not unlike Reagan. The Secretary of Defense invited representatives from both the Jewish and Catholic faith. It seems like these people have a lot of hate in them based on the comments: "have bent over backwards to accommodate Islamists". We need to focus on peace and love at this time not anger.

Top Pentagon Officers Face Discipline for Endorsing Christianity

truthandjustice »

Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:24 pm Agree: 7   Disagree: 3

The Pentagon doesn't need to be disciplined, nor do these soldiers. If they want to call something an embassy that clearly isn't and belong to something that they call a church and perhaps isn't that is their choice. Sure it confuses issues because as I mentioned before there is only 1 church/embassy recognized by the US. If they want to take it to the now Catholic Supreme court that is also their choice. Although I doubt they are going to discipline the pentagon. I personally think they should follow orders and not give orders.

Top Pentagon Officers Face Discipline for Endorsing Christianity

truthandjustice »

Sun Aug 26, 2007 4:38 pm Agree: 5   Disagree: 3

Look the military shouldn't be endorsing countries, religious groups that do not officially have diplomatic ties to the US. Does Islam? No Is this nice sounding Christian Embassy have diplomatic relations? No! You can call something an embassy just like you can call something a church but that doesn't it make it so. There is only 1 religion with OFFICIAL recognition and ties to the US ...The Holy Roman Catholic Church.

Christian Chaplains Reach Out to Soccer Players, Beckham

truthandjustice »

Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:02 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Hopefully it will be something more than just a fashion statement. Christian bookshops and other suppliers in the UK were overwhelmed two years ago from teenagers when David Beckham began wearing rosary beads as necklaces and bracelets. He epitomised the trend when he appeared on the front cover of Vanity Fair sporting a Dolce & Gabbana "rosary necklace" worth £550. I hope this time he genuinely wants to learn about the faith.

Presbyterian Minister Guilty of 'Marrying' Lesbian Couples

truthandjustice »

Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:40 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

St. Aquinas patron of all universities and of students, I hope there is a president of a modern day Catholic university like him. A brilliant person with a moral compass that arguably within the church made him the greatest and most influential theologian of all time.

Black Believers Debate Prosperity Gospel

truthandjustice »

Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:32 pm Agree: 16   Disagree: 0

but you have to give it back to God. Check out the story in CNN and yahoo today about the building of a conservative Christian city in Florida by the founder of Dominos pizza. www.yahoo.com

Awesome story!

Evangelical, Rabbi Address Porn-Filled Culture

truthandjustice »

Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:28 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

not feasible? not feasible? check out the free advertising from CNN and yahoo.com today. If you built it then they will come :)

Evangelical, Rabbi Address Porn-Filled Culture

truthandjustice »

Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:49 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 1

I agreed with the article up to the point where Mohler comments that he admires the vision, but believes it's not feasible. "I just don't think it's going to work, because the world is right outside the front door," said Mohler. "The reality is that the neighborhood of my greatest concern is the human heart, not a piece of real estate. I guess there will always be differences between denominations but when a lay person steps up and builds a city that tries to rid society of spiritual ills it shouldn't be chastised as being unfeasible. He is trying to make people aware that certain ills are not right even though secular society says that it is ok. Obviously it is easier to knock somebody building something then build it yourself. However, any honest Christian person will see that this man is doing something great. When you are doing God's work it's not always about the bottom line. I hope to one day own a property there, yeah it's just a piece of realty if you look at dollars and cents but if you look beyond it you see people forming a community who are trying to do God's work.

Is Calling the Christian God 'Allah' Wrong?

truthandjustice »

Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:28 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Do you want to know what is ludicrous? taking this article seriously from a 71 year old retired Catholic priest and making it international news. Did you read the last paragraph?

Bishop Muskens in the past endorsed other controversial ideas which went against the Vatican leadership – such as those who are hungry can steal bread and that condoms should be permissible in the fight against HIV/AIDS

This man is obviously out of touch with church teaching and hasn't be listened to and as I mentioned previously was not promoted to Archbishop, Cardinal and certainly not Pope. Yet, his comment gets international attention...why? As I mentioned before: for those people who still think the Church doesn't have influence in the world ....think again :)

Is Calling the Christian God 'Allah' Wrong?

truthandjustice »

Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:35 pm Agree: 5   Disagree: 3

The interesting thing about the person who writes all the articles for carm is that, in his own words, "attends a home based church and am non-denominational at heart". Sounds like nothing except his own way of looking at things is the right way. This seems to be pretty consistent with a lot of the articles about the divisions occurring in the protestant denominations. Is it any wonder that the Pope can make comments about the significance of protestant religions in the world? While you are busy building your non-denominational separate home based churches we are building cities based on a community of belief in God’s word that will not sell contraceptives, have abortions, have homosexual religious leaders... here is the latest built this year http://www.avemaria.com/. I’m not even going to get into churches, EWTN, hospitals, schools, post secondary institutions…., Are we reading the same stories? Survey: Evangelicals Worry Most Over Health of Churches, Not the time to cut and run, where the protestant writer nostalgically looks at the Catholic leader who helped maintain the authority of the Church vs. the Muslims. Face facts if you believe in history then you know that it will come down to the Church to counter the muslim movement. I’m sorry to say but your independent home based basement churches might not be sufficient.

Is Calling the Christian God 'Allah' Wrong?

truthandjustice »

Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:34 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 3

Pope Clement I
"What think you, beloved? Did not Moses know beforehand that this would happen? Undoubtedly he knew; but he acted thus, that there might be no sedition in Israel, and that the name of the true and only God might be glorified; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen" (Letter to the Corinthians 43 [A.D. 80]). what matters is whether his Church has kept the same beliefs as the early Church (which Catholicism has, unlike Fundamentalists—not to mention Evangelicals). It's funny that the advice of a 71 year old retired priest has ignited such a debate. Shouldn't some people here be more concerned about the stories lately on Christian Post of protestant churches actually changing church doctrines?

Is Calling the Christian God 'Allah' Wrong?

truthandjustice »

Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:08 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 3

What is interesting to me is the opening paragraph: One of America’s pre-eminent evangelicals is challenging the advice of a retiring Roman Catholic Bishop in the Netherlands who has raised eyebrows worldwide by suggesting Dutch Christians pray to “Allah.

First of all he is a retiring bishop, not the Pope, a cardinal, or an arch bishop. 2nd he is retiring, so basically he was never going to be promoted in the Church. Third, this would never become Church doctrine. So what are we left with? an old Catholic priest who made a decision one day, expressed it in public and it became world news. For those people who still think the Church doesn't have influence in the world ....think again :)

Police: Madeleine Probe Reaching Critical Stage

truthandjustice »

Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:56 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

From what I've read their faith remains strong. I hope they continue to pray for guidance during this extremely difficult time.

Not the Time to Cut and Run

truthandjustice »

Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:50 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

"Charles Martel, popularly known as "Charles the Hammer," led this battle against the Muslim armies and is largely credited for preventing Europe from succumbing to Islam's control".

Charles Martel endeavoured to restore the rights of the Catholic hierarchy. He rendered crucial assistance to Christian Civilization. It was his descendant, Charlemagne, who became the first Holy Roman Emperor and rendered an even greater service. My advice, if you are going to use him as an example, is to strengthen the Holy Roman Catholic Church. Ronald Reagan went a long way by setting up diplomatic ties but there is still much work to be done. History shows us what needs to be done, but we have to be united.

Amnesty Affirms New Abortion Stance; Catholics Urged to Cut Ties

truthandjustice »

Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:51 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Amnesty: A general pardon granted by a government, especially for political offenses. Should we pardon countries around the world who force women to have abortions? Sadly Amnesty International is now no longer directed at amnesty for all women persecuted. Zi Zhi Tang v. Alberto R. Gonzales, US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, June 6, 2007 [ruling that forced abortion victims from China are "statutorily entitled" to request asylum in the United States]. Here's a thought Amnesty International put pressure on governments around the world from doing this evil deed and there will be less victims coming here. Notice that the US governments call them victims what do you call them Amnesty International?

Where is the Church?

truthandjustice »

Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:22 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Having said that, the article itself is correct that more teens need to be connected to the Church and not to drugs. I was just responding to Art.

Pro-Homosexuality Classes to Hit Md. Schools

truthandjustice »

Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:17 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Having read some of the works of Saint Aquinas his definition of a confident Christian would also be tied to the validity of the Catholic Church, something obviously your site has an issue with. "It is the teaching of the Church that obedience is part of justice, one of the four cardinal virtues, which are in turn subordinate to the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity". (St. Thomas Aquinas). I understand your attraction to the early Catholic Fathers, but just had a question about quoting him for something that he obviously didn't agree with in his life. However, I commend you for reading great works.

Where is the Church?

truthandjustice »

Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:53 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

"show me some of that evidence you are talking about"...I provided biblical verses. I didn't even get into the first miracle, ... We do not know/We do know... we have no idea how that occurred ...so let me get this straight you are more willing to stick to this theory: One of the interesting talents of God is His unique ability to create a body of flesh, genetic material and all. I'm sure He could provide one for His son and we have no idea how that occurred. The dust provided Adam's genetic material, his complex DNA. Even though Genesis clearly explains what God did in the case of Adam but the bible clearly states why Mary was required (the angel) and that doesn't make sense to you. Why didn't he just do the same as Adam then why have those bible verses? I guess you have problems with the bible. I didn't see one bible verse in your post to back up your theory.

Pro-Homosexuality Classes to Hit Md. Schools

truthandjustice »

Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:27 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

schumacr, I went to your site. I have a few questions:
1) How do you feel about the changes taking place in the lutheran church with regards to homosexuality? There have been a few stories on Christian post about it.
2) "The Bible is without error in its original manuscripts, is completely reliable as the final authority in all matters of doctrine and practice". I found this comment particularly funny because above it you have a quote in bold from Saint Aquinas. Surely having studied in a seminary you know who Fr. Thomas Aquinas is, I'm assuming that is why you chose his quote to put in bold. Did they teach you in your seminary that Fr. Aquinas believed in the bible only approach and that he did not believe in Church tradition? This is news to me because I was taught that Fr. Aquinas also believed like the early Christians that the Church also was responsible for interpreting God's word or there would be many different translations causing confusion and dissension (Church tradition). Wow Fr. Aquinas believed in a bible only approach, that is news to me. To use a quote from a Church father on every page of your website to write about something that isn't what he believed his entire life...interesting approach.