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Tithe To A Family Member
	I do not believe the tithe(10% law) is for Christians today, However, I do believe in giving. Our gifts should be used for God to spread his gospel and further his kingdom. This does NOT include a family member thats going through hard times or just has bad habits financial or otherwise.

Slain In The Spirit Biblical

with charismatics, when an anointed person ministers to people by the laying on of hands, its common for that person to fall down onto the floor. but that doesnt mean that it happens all the time every time. ---opalgal on 12/30/08 Again, this is NOT biblical. This never happens anywhere in scripture. "slain in the spirit" is a charismatic term ---opalgal on 12/30/08 It is a term made up by man, it is NOT a "biblical term" READ the question opalgal!

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama
	Katavasia: You certainly have a funny way of showing it. I guess it's easier for katavasia to take the back door.

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

Mr. Strongaxe, You know what they say about excuses don't you? You only used 95 words in your text and you expect people to buy the fact you did not complete the verse when it only took 5 additional words? Despite his errors and excuses Mr. Strongaxe continues to spin causing himself to look sillier and sillier. Read my text again sir, we are not to judge or condemn them, we are to educate and correct them. If they fail to listen or act, God will judge them.

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

(Even to the woman caught in adultery - admittedly an open-and-shut-case, he said "Neither do I condemn you.") Strong Axe on 12/23/08 Nothing is more irritating when people like Mr. Strongaxe use only part of a scripture thinking they are proving a point. Then shift to other parts of scripture to make it sound good. It makes you look silly sir. The scripture is John 8:11 which says- She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said to her, "Neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more." Notice the end of the verse which Mr. Strong axe conveniently left out. Sir, it's not a matter of condemning people with certain liberal ideas it's a matter of correcting them.

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

It seems to me that whatever Obama does or says, it will be condemned here. If it is contrary to what is beleived by some, he will be condemned. If it is in accord to what those same people belive, he will still be condemned, because they will judge he is doing it falsely. The guy can't win. ---a on 12/22/08 The guy can't win because he maintains and supports an agenda that promotes anti-biblical ideas.(civil unions, abortion) I can assure you sir, he is Not the victim

Slain In The Spirit Biblical

Again, the question is "is being slain in the spirit biblical?" And again the answer is NO. No where in the bible does anyone lays hands on someone else and they fall down in the spirit. People have fallen out in the spirit (Saul) but this was done only by the holy spirit and no human were involved initiating this process. People like Benny Hinn perform this practice to put themselves on a pedestal. The truth is, the manner in which these people perform this practice week in and week out was never done according to the scriptures. For the most part, it makes for great show.

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

And many people confuse cultural and political conservatism with Christianity, too (on both sides of the issue). katavasia on 12/23/08 Here is a great example of how people(primarily liberals) try to separate politics, culture, and religion. Its not that people confuse them. All three categories are interwoven in the fabric of our society. They are all linked in many areas. Political conservatism holds many values that are consistent with scripture while political liberalism hold many values that are not. katavasia is defending liberalism with rationalizations

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

Civil rights, women's suffrage, and even American independence were considered liberal views at one time. Conservative Bible-believing Christians were against them all. ---katavasia on 12/23/08 This is also a popular tactic by the progressives. Read the text, it itself is progressive. But I will say katavasia is right. As our culture and society has bended more and more to the left(as katavasia indicates)our society has become severely degraded! We have had "change" but not for the better. Just turn on the news. Remember, this is all part of the end times. People can rationalize all they want but judgment is coming and I am thankful I'm not the judge.

Pastor Charging For Services
	Paul was a tentmaker. That is how he earned his income and sustained himself. Not by charging for his God appointed duty. He took collections, but this was not for his income, this was to fund the missionary work.

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

Alan of UK likes to spin his position. Excluding pro-choice and gay rights from a progressive agenda is like baking a cake with no flour, its doesn't work. Alan of UK also likes to suggest that the Lord himself would support the current progressive liberal movement because the Lord can relate because he himself is also liberal and progressive. Alan of UK's ideas smell like something and I can assure you it's not cake.

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

Jesus and his disciples hung around with prostitutes and thieves and lepers, while the Pharisees would have nothing to do with them. Which of these two do you think were progressive and tolerant? And which of these two do you think were right? ---StrongAxe on 12/22/08 To say that Jesus "hung around" with these people is very misleading. It's as if Mr. Strongaxe is eluding that Jesus was accepting of their behavior(lepers excluded) and they were "buds". Jesus loved the people yes, but he was there to educate them and ultimately, to give them a choice to turn from their worldly and evil ways and start a new life accepting him and Gods principles. They couldn't have both.

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

john_adams is right. Jesus did say, "By this shall all men know you are My disciples: by your conservative politics, agenda, and cultural views." ---katavasia on 12/21/08 Katavasia, the attributes you mention above are used to formulate a large part of most peoples belief system. It is apparent you like to wear many hats depending on what the subject matter is and who your talking to. Most Christians are in fact conservative and have conservative agendas.(pro-life) Christians that adopt major liberal views are not only hypocrites but are deceived

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

I think honestly we do not make enough "blanket statements." People like Nurse Robert don't think that this is fair because that's what our society and world teaches. People that make "blanket statements" are narrow minded and idiotic. This kind of thinking has eroded Gods church and deceives many Nurse Robert. Our Bible is full of blanket statements. when Jesus said "I am the way, truth, and life, no one comes to the father except by me" This is definitely a "blanket statement" one of many. Nurse Robert(or the people he is defending) do not like to use any blanket statements that would inhibit his(their) liberal ideology. Perhaps maybe Nurse Robert needs the prayer.

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

I believe Barrack Obama is using Rick Warren to make a statement. He is attempting to reach out to the Christian and conservative community and say "see I'm not so bad, we can work together" The problem is he believes and supports unwavering anti-biblical ideas and policies. I'm sorry, I will not compromise or say "but he's my president so that makes it ok". I would hate to ever be in a position to choose, but if I had to, my God would come before my country. I think Rick Warren is being a "sell out"

Must Pastors Be Educated
	A preacher must be called by God and only God can call someone to this position. This is not a job you can ever inherit. I don't believe a preacher must or has to go to "school" to be qualified. He must have extensive knowledge of scripture and be called by God. These are both necessary qualifications

I Need A Good Pastor In Church

I generally do not go around voicing my opinion about everything to everybody. I will wait for God to create the atmosphere and opportunity for me. But the KEY is when that opportunity arrives you KNOW it, don't run or be afraid of peoples judgment.(like a lot of these pastors) Stick to your values, you will have people respond in many ways and there will be some that oppose you, sometimes (in my case), greatly. Some will embrace you and God will use you tremendously. Knowing your scriptures well will help give you confidence. In plain English, don't be a sell out! With this attitude, God can use you mightily.

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

The progressive liberal philosophy is the philosophy that advocates and greatly supports gay marriage, gay rights and pro-choice legislation. It is responsible for removing prayer from school and the teaching of evolution to our kids. Many liberal factions are posting signs that those who believe in the bible are superstitious, there is no God and Christians are quacks. As for Jesus, when he came he fulfilled the law so we may enter the grace covenant. I can assure you he did not condone the acts of the prostitute or thieves. If they wanted to follow him and be saved they had to give up their evil practices

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama

As for Billy Graham, if he jumped off a bridge would you follow him sir? He was a man and had many flaws. The scriptures say trust no man" If you learn to think for yourself instead of following what other people do you will become wiser and go further in life. As for katavania, "Get over it" If the highest intellectual feet you can ascertain is continually correcting the same admitted wrong, your a bore. Anyone that can hold liberal and progressive ideas and call themselves a Christian is either sadly deceived or a moron.

Rick Warren & Barrack Obama
	Sorry, in my haste I formulated this question wrong. My mistake. But everything else I said in my last statement holds true