Here's how I would handle this situation: I would not allow it to happen. I would inform others. I would cause (lawful) trouble in any way possible. I would be a major problem. I would conduct a full-force frontal assault. I would be aggressive. I would cause confusion. Most of all, I would hold forth the truth. Now, place YOUR name where you see the word "I" in my comments. That's how to handle it. You see, these people have had it easy for a long time. No serious in-your-face challenges. Let's change that! We MUST protect our children from such danger!!
I don't have fond memories of Mr. Cronkite, although I hope he was saved. When the Tet Offensive (Vietnam, 1968) proved a miserable failure for the communists, Cronkite declared that all hope was lost for an American victory. WHAT!? The communists later admitted that many of their units were completely decimated in the offensive and that things were going very badly for them. Unfortunately, many Americans chose to believe Cronkite and others like him. This, in turn, gave the North Vietnamese the motivation needed to continue when they may have very well been near defeat.
As I remember, the Lord Jesus never held back when attacking false religionists. Neither did Paul or the other apostles. In fact, what they said was not very polite-but, very true. The church has been afraid of offending people for too long. Every false way should be exposed. Muslims the world over are coming to Christ because someone has the courage to tell them the truth.
So, in other words, Mr. Warren believes that Muslims and the Koran are equal to Christians and the Bible when it comes to "the common good" of mankind. I suppose then that the Lord should have asked the religionists of His day to work together with Him to help others and solve problems. Same thing exactly. What in the name of reason is Mr. Warren thinking!? The Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible are what the world needs--NOT some compromising nonsense!
These same people will not allow Bibles to be given out in their own Islamic countries. They would rather keep their people in darkness so that they can control them. Light exposes them for what they are.
"Megachurches"? Given a choice, I'd rather attend a gathering of the underground church in China. No fancy building. No wordly entertainment. No banquet. Nothing to excite the flesh. They just meet around the Word of God. The result? Severe persecution. Oh, and many thousands of Chinese saved EVERY DAY because of their bold witness! Reminds me of the book of Acts.
This is interesting. You don't have to convince a child that there IS a God. No, you have to try to convince a child that there is NO God. Smart guy that he is, Mr. Dawkins will next try to convince children that there is no ocean. This will take place at the beach at high tide.
Loses support? All the support it has ever had is what the liberal news media gives it by fixing the poll numbers. Back in the 70's it was said that 10-15% of Americans were homosexual. That was reduced to 2% later on. Ooops! The truth came out. Doesn't really matter. God condemns it whatever the polls say.
Too bad he didn't mature into a Nat King Cole or Johnny Mathis type of singer. Regardless, all the wealth and fame in the world can't bring true peace and joy. Only the Lord can do that.
Wonderful to live in your own little fantasyland, isn't it? That is, until the fantasy is over. The Bible is abundantly clear about such matters. Homosexuality is an abomination to a holy God.
I believe Someone said there would always be wars and rumors of wars. Pure fact. Reality. Now, concerning this situation. I personally think that the N. Korean dictator is very comfortable with his cozy litle kingdom. He really doesn't want us to TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS. However, he does enjoy the publicity he is now getting. I suppose he could go a bit too far and commit a fatal blunder. China, on the other hand, does not want to lose the massive profit it gets from our buying its products or the "nice guy" image it is trying to present. (Secret: We have a military that really enjoys getting rid of bad guys.)
Unacceptable? To who, any athiests in the crowd? Tell them to close their eyes and put their fingers in their ears until its over. It's no wonder that our public schools are in such pitiful shape.
I'm for any church or denomination that preaches the plain, solid gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. As far as I know, this one never has. It is centered around a false "feelgoodism" message that makes people feel good about themselves while they are headed for Hell. Just like so many others in America.
Friends, let me see if this can all be made less complicated. The Bible says that if a person is saved he/she is "in Christ". You are not sort of in, you are "in". That says it all. You can fuss and argue forever about things like election, free-will, this or that denomination, etc. The question is: are you "in Christ"? There is nothing complicated about the gospel even though some, in their pride and arrogance, seem to prefer it that way. Paul spoke of "the simplicity that is in Christ". God made it that way on purpose because He "so loved the world". I'm glad about that.
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