ACLU Unveils Big Expansion Plans for U.S. Heartland

xristosnika »

Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:13 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

Can you tell me what the establishment clause actually means? Just a bomb to throw at this issue?

The State governments, under the Establishment clause were still allowed to have State Churches; the Federal Government was not allowed to restrict or impose a Federal Church upon the states. It had nothing to do with whether the Federal Government could have a cross on federal property or put "In God We Trust" on the currency.

My goodness, ignorance of history is as prevalent as belief that science is purely factual.

Obama to Woo Young Evangelicals, Catholics

xristosnika »

Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:13 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Got Hype?

Website Lets Christians E-Mail Friends After Rapture

xristosnika »

Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:59 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

I agree that we ought to be witnessing now. But, let me ask you: Do you have anyone in your life that you have witnessed to for years but they just have not responded? I do. I'm not saying this is what I would do, but it is at any rate a good idea to have a dead-man option to communicate important information to your loved ones in case of an accident. If that "accident" is the rapture, same result. I myself believe in a mid-trib rapture, so I am more concerned that my loved ones will be able to hold up under the martyrdom they may be called upon to face. I have a friend who thought this is just a money-making scheme; that is possible as well. But if you believed in a pre-trib, surprise rapture wouldn't you be responsible if you make some preparation for it?

Egypt's Coptic Pope Flown to Ohio for Treatment

xristosnika »

Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:58 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

Why was msnchris70 given 2 thumbs down because he said Catholics are praying for this guy?

Did anyone ever actually read anything Shenouda wrote? I am reformed, but he encouraged me a lot in years gone by when I discovered some of his writings on the web.

Website Lets Christians E-Mail Friends After Rapture

xristosnika »

Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:54 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

We are not responsible to the opinions of the world. Remember how Jesus was killed? We are responsible to our Lord, and to other believers in the Church, to be wise and obedient servants. We must do as conscience dictates and be ready for when we "will be hated by all nations because of His name". This hatred is one sign of the approaching return of Christ.

Another sign is very clear, the gospel will be preached in every nation. This is happening or close to happening.

For people who take Jesus' teaching in the Scripture seriously, this is the sort of thing that they ought to be doing, I suppose.

Ohio Teacher Refuses to Remove Bible From Classroom

xristosnika »

Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:13 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

agentorangex, I am curious what you wrote. How could the separation of powers be abusive, spam, offensive, illegal, racist, or libelous? Perhaps incorrect, but not flagable surely?

Texas School District Settles Bible Class Suit

xristosnika »

Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:40 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

The famous Establishment Clause says "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof". An establishment of religion was to make a denomination the national church such as England and the other European powers had at the time. It did not prohibit a State government from designating a state church. The national government is also prohibited from denying the free exercise of religion. However, if a local school district, by popular vote, wishes to exercise religion in the school, the national government often interferes with their right to do so, granted under the constitution.

Pakistan's Bhutto Killed in Suicide Bomb Attack

xristosnika »

Sat Dec 29, 2007 5:32 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

The Koran teaching is that the world is divided into two camps, the house of peace and the house of war. The house of peace includes those who are Muslim while the house of war encompasses everyone else. Islam could be said to be a religion of peace because it is seeks to bring (force, whatever) those in the place of war into the house of peace. The use of force in expanding Islam is entirely consistent with the Koran, since all who do not believe in Islam are considered to be outside of the peace of Allah.

Lawsuit Alleges Military of Unconstitutional Religious Activities

xristosnika »

Thu Dec 27, 2007 9:54 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

Actually, Maranatha, you and I would probably agree completely on these issues; but, I was involved with an inter-seminary seminar a few years ago between several east-coast Protestant and Catholic seminaries and the Catholics were the only ones firmly committed to the Word of God besides the conservative Presbyterians. Of course, the sampling was admittedly heavy on the "liberal". I know there are many Protestant seminaries that remain true to our Lord and His teaching.

Lawsuit Alleges Military of Unconstitutional Religious Activities

xristosnika »

Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:19 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

ingoditrust --

Yes, Roman Catholics are Christians, but the claim of being "the first" can be debated; it depends upon how one interprets the split between the Western and Eastern churches. You could say the Roman church traces its lineage back to the earliest churches. You could even argue that Jesus was thinking of Rome in Matthew 16 (though I don't believe it). But, let's not answer hyperbole with hyperbole. I suppose the question we could ask is if the Roman Catholic church holds firmly to the gospel...but that is another matter. I do know that your church is my friend when it comes to submitting to the Bible, as written, as the Word of God (if only we could deal with the Tradition question). Many Protestant churches have rejected the Bible for all sorts of authorities.

We need to stop throwing accusations and think clearly and soberly about our Faith and what is going on in the world. The military is usually one of the forums unbelievers have used to wear away the position of the Church in America. As this article shows, they are going to keep attacking our freedom until it is gone. I will grant the unbeliever's freedom to what I see as ignorance, but they will not be content with that.

Brothers and Sisters, we are responsible for this generation.