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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (JN 8:32)
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please remember, not all pastors are qualified nor annointed by God... as we all can see, as a pastor, this guy is a moron. but also, as a business man and an adult, he should know that first of all, this kind of speech will bear no fruit, as it is not Godly nor biblical. but on the contrary, it could and likely will bear bad fruit for other pastors- in the form of the government watching meticulously their speech from the pulpit, even more than they do and planned to increase. thanks steven, you're a disgrace and a big reason many of the lost stay that way... (see the alleged atheist's comment). but thanks God He will work despite you and your massive 24 member congregation.
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hey Alocks... your problem is not with this issue, it is with God himself. thats why you are negative even with this happy ending. she shared her heart about what happened and talked openly about her regrets, but still you mock it. there is no pleasing people like you, because you're not happy. there is a way to change that though.
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thanks for the thumbs down, it only took you 10 minutes :) you were right wrhalver, they thumbs down bandit showed up.
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to any or all secular humanists "extremely offended by this perversion":
have you stopped to think why prayer and God and church, specifically Christian, and all related aspects are a huge part of the fiber, the foundation, the core of our country's personality? most of our laws and the Constitution are based in theory on the Bible. whether implied or explicit, the philosophy in general of this nation when it was founded, however flawed our founding fathers were, was Biblically based, overall. rebellious, prideful and blind individuals have sought to "secularize", not neutralize" who we are as a nation, as a people. but make no mistake, secular means "godless", it doesnt mean neutral. and that was NOT the intentions of out founders, no matter how many choose to read the history of things. they are on record as preferring it to be heavily God-ful, not godless. Washington, and most of them made statements to this effect. in fact, Jefferson's intent for "separation of church and state" was to protect religious freedom, not restrict it. National Day of Prayer has nothing to do with the above mentioned pet phrase of anti-god people.
bottom line is, if you don't want to pray, don't... if your religion is of the "non-praying" type lol, then by all means, also don't pray. its as simple as that. the NDOP hurts nobody, declares nothing that wasn't already more or less established by the people who started the USA, and actually does nothing but good for all who live here. you who do not agree are not forced to participate. so, the real perversion is how many view the truth of who we are as a country because of YOUR personal anti-god religion. we all worship something... whether we recognize it or not.
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don't you guys have anything else more productive to do? are you even saved? please read 2Tim 2:10-17 and Titus 3:3-11. these arguments are destructive and wicked, and God is not pleased with them. Channel your energy and passion into productive work like reaching the lost, your neighbors, praying for Jesus to bring people across your path so you can influence them and usher salvation into their life. if you believe the Word of God, and it seems you do, you'll remember that we are to love one another... not "argue" with one another. there's a lost world out there and some of them might be reading your lame agument. its a bad example, seriously. i wasn't going to post this, but i was so burdened i had to. please receive it.
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uhhhh... i thought this thread was about people who identify with the title of "Christian", yet don't believe all of what the Bible says? like satan and Holy Spirit? come on you guys, i've read your argument so far and it's pointless and doesn't appear to be likely to bear any fruit. how about you call it quits aqnd pray for eachother instead? i have learned that no one person has the market cornered on exact interpretation of scripture and even when your point appears to be, and likely is fact, the other side may never fully get it... so remember, its good news that God isnt going to give us a Theology test when we meet Him.. but instead, it will be a "Blood" test :) hey, i seriously just made that up as i typed!! must be from God :) i mean the Trinity.. i mean the Logos... oh sorry, i meant the Holy Spirit... someone gave a great illustration last nite at a leadership meeting: "isn't it interesting that Marines will at times fight eachother when theyre out at nite, but when theyre out in battle, they fight FOR eacother? and so it is with the Church of Jesus Christ, His Body... if we're not focused on the battle at hand, for the souls of mankind, then we can get caught up fighting eachother instead of the real enemy, satan"... using the power of the very real Holy Spirit given to us for that very purpose, by our loving and wise God and Savior. comeon Christians lets fight the enemy, not eachother :)
Uhhhh, okay. So many of you are not seeing this through faith and reality, but through fear, worry, etc. I read what the local preacher said about it "aint gonna get nobody to heaven"... but remember the bottome line: evangelists preach the gospel to win the lost. But Pastors have preaching the gospel to win the lost people in the congregation that day, as a responsibility, ALONG with teaching and speaking into the lives of believers and pre-believers as well. And make no mistake about it, this message is GOOD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO HEAR. Don't be afraid, this is sound teaching that will go deep and impact them. Young people crave real and relevant teaching... they desire to be challenged with the truth of this topic. What year is this? Man, these kids can take it, they need to be told what their consciences already tell them-hey, we all do! :) "wait till mariage!!" God's principles don't fail... but fear and will disguise itself as prudence and then we fail to meet people where they are and give them what they need: the brutal and life saving truth, that is really a no-brainer. This isnt that controversial of an issue, but people who say "this is a good ol' small town" and that type of position, are kidding themselves. Ive lived in those kind of towns, and its no different than big cities in some ways. People need to get shaken sometimes to start thinking and seeing whats going on. Even if little ones read the billboard, its an opportunity for a parent to explain it. If mom or dad tells it, they'll believe it and receive it.
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