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Salad Bar Christianity

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:33:09 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings
clipper's remarks: This is just another example of a man-made god. Taking the parts we like from all religious practices and mixing them together to form a hodgepodge of beliefs that Jesus warned against. Jesus declared unashamedly that he was the way the truth and the life not just one of many.

Man loves to remake God into their own image, changing the absolute rightness of God for a rightness that suits each individual. The salad bar analogy works good here because the tendency of people is to take what they like and leave what they do not like. Most times it is the food that is best for us that we leave on the salad bar.

Clip Source: www.usatoday.com

Religion today in the USA is a salad bar where people heap on upbeat beliefs they like and often leave the veggies — like strict doctrines — behind.

There are so many ways of seeing God, public policy expert Barry Kosmin says, that "the highest authority is now the lowest common denominator."

"Americans believe in everything. It's a spiritual salad bar," says Rice University sociologist Michael Lindsay. Rather than religious leaders setting the cultural agenda, today, it's Oprah Winfrey, he says.

"The impact of Oprah is seen throughout this survey. She uses the language of Bible and Christian traditions and yet includes other traditions to create a hodgepodge personalized faith. Exclusivism (one religion has the absolute and exclusive truth) has gotten a bad name in America today," he says.

Tags: religion. oprah, christianity

Gays Yeah, God Nea,

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:31:03 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings
clipper's remarks: These two stands as beacons to the trend in our society to normalize that which is abnormal and demonize that which is holy. Or in other words, blaspheme that which is good and right and uphold as honorable that which is unholy and perverse.

Obviously there is an "AGENDA" to promote homosexual causes across our land via the US congress while at the same time there is another "AGENDA" to oppose any movement of God across this nation.

If your Gay we say YEAH if your Christian we say Nea. And then we wonder why our country is in a mess?

Clip Source: www.onenewsnow.com

Homosexuality takes Congress by storm

Fifty-two members of the U.S. House of Representatives have joined together to create the House Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus. Their objective? To promote the homosexual agenda in Congress.

Library shuts out Christians -- and everybody else

An Ohio county public library has closed its meeting rooms to the public rather than allow them to be used by a Christian group.

Tags: homosexuality, christianity, congress. government. caucus, transgender. bisexual, lesbian, gay

Website Allows Raptured Christians to Email Those Left Behind

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:17:18 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings
clipper's remarks: This one is certainly fit for the LOONY bin.

Jesus left a message behind when he was "Raptured" and that message was "You go and tell everybody about me". SO DO IT NOW!

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

Website Lets Christians E-Mail Friends After Rapture

Christians who believe they might one day be physically swept up to heaven in the Rapture will be able to send e-mails to loved ones left behind on Earth nearly one week after the apocalyptic event takes place, thanks to a new website.

YouveBeenLeftBehind.com lets subscribers send an e-mail message to up to 62 people exactly six days after they've disappeared from the face of the Earth, Wired Magazine's Threat Level reports.

The website, run by Mark Heard along with four other Christians, dispatches the e-mails when at least three staff members fail to log in for six consecutive days. Its main purpose is to give Christians one final shot at evangelism.

"You've Been Left Behind gives you one last opportunity to reach your lost family and friends for Christ," states the website.

The services offered by the site cost $40 a year. Heard told Threat Level that he already has paying subscribers.

Tags: rapture, christianity, email, web, left behind

Churches Tackling Migration Issue

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:14:33 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings
clipper's remarks: What should be the churches stance on "illegal" immigration? Should the church readily accept any and all comers regardless of national state or origin? Is it the duty of law abiding church citizen's to police the ranks of their members new and old? Is immigration even an issue for the church to discuss?

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

Christian leaders from around the world discussed the issue of migration, its effect on the church, and how the church should respond to migrants this week during a conference held in Lebanon.

"Migration is a fact of life. It is as much an instinct to survive as it is an inevitable consequence of globalization,” declared participants of the Public Hearing on Migration and the Changing Ecclesial Landscape, April 15-16, in Beirut, Lebanon.

During discussions on how the church should deal with migrants, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), the Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, said, “Welcoming the stranger is not optional for Christians. Nor is it conditional.”

"Migration is a courageous expression of an individual's will to overcome adversity and live a better life,” Kid-arn said.

He promoted providing legal channels of migration and employment that meets national standards as the "most effective way to prevent trafficking.”

Tags: immigration, church, state, illegal, aliens, gospel, christianity, migration

Survey Says: Church is fluid has no sticking power

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:24:44 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings
clipper's remarks: More and more I am seeing the degrading of religious influence in our culture. Churches are becoming less and less relevant in today's fast moving society. There are so many other forces at work on an average family that finding time for church is not high on the list of things to do today. In addition church attendance is not a high priority on most peoples goals and future planning.

What say you?

Clip Source: www.usatoday.com

A new map of faith in the USA shows a nation constantly shifting amid religious choices, unaware or unconcerned with doctrinal distinctions. Unbelief is on the rise. And immigration is introducing new faces in the pews, new cultural concerns, new forces in the public square.

•Faith is fluid: 44% say they're no longer tied to the religious or secular upbringing of their childhood. They've changed religions or denominations, adopted a faith for the first time or abandoned any affiliation altogether.

•"Nothing" matters: 12.1% say their religious identity is "nothing in particular," outranking every denomination and tradition except Catholics (23.9%) and all groups of Baptists (17.2%).

•Protestants are fading: 51.3% call themselves Protestant, but roughly one-third of this group were "unable or unwilling" to describe their denomination.

Tags: church, attendance, decline, christianity

Scriptures are now an amusement park attraction

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:13:51 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings
clipper's remarks: How sad it is to once again see the sacred word of God being depicted as an amusement park attraction. Once was not enough now apparently it is fashionable to create amusement parks in the name of Christianity. I guess this really should not be so surprising considering a good bit of televised religion is nothing more then infomercials and religious entertainment anyway.

Perhaps the churches should start charging admission to get inside to witness the great adventures of God up close and personal. Why not just turn the church houses into museums or tourist attractions?

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

Developers of a proposed Bible theme park in Tennessee met with area pastors this week to share information and receive feedback on a project that has met both support and opposition from the local community.

“There seems to be nothing sacred or off limits where capitalism is concerned,” Matthews said.

The brains behind the attraction, which would be dubbed Bible Park USA upon completion, have marketed the park as an “edutainment” experience, a mixed offering of education and entertainment, that will allow visitors to visualize familiar Bible stories and a taste of life in ancient biblical times. Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments would be depicted in a non-denomination and non-interpretive way.

“This is a family-friendly place,” he said. “The park is open for anyone who wants to come, including those who do not believe in the Bible. No one will be made to feel unpleasant because they have a different belief system.”

Tags: christianity, church, state, amusement, parks

Christians are to blame for failings in public schools

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:53:48 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings
clipper's remarks: Could it be that mindless, idiotic writers of these editorial comments are the real devils? They mouth empty words and pontificate on matters they know absolutely nothing about in a vane attempt to appear informed and enlightened. Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps his mouth shut but once he starts to orate he removes all doubt about it.

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

We are, as far as urban public education is concerned, essentially at rock bottom. We are now at a point where we are essentially churning out ignorant teens who are becoming ignorant adults and society as a whole will pay dearly, very soon, and if you think the hordes of easily terrified, mindless fundamentalist evangelical Christian lemmings have been bad for the soul of this country, just wait.

Is he saying "easily terrified, mindless fundamentalist evangelical Christian lemmings" are responsible for the decline of public education? Or is he saying we all know this current ETMFECL horde is pretty bad for the nation, but this coming group of airheads is going to be even more dumb, more easily snookered, and consequently, really, really bad?

If anything, teens with a religious orientation pull against the trends outlined by Mr. Morford. Religious teens are more likely to be involved in their communities and schools, less likely to abuse drugs, and less likely to bully peers.

Tags: public school, education, fundamentalism, christianity, christian

"In God We Trust" still stirring controversy after 50 years

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:59:22 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

After 50 years of appearing on the back of U.S. dollar bills, the words “In God We Trust” continue to be at the center of debate with some courts examining whether references to God in the public sphere violates the Constitution’s separation of church and state.

Critics often argue that references of God in public domains exclude faith groups that don’t believe in God and amount to the government’s endorsement of religion, in particular Christianity.

You can turn the argument around and say that to have no recognition of a supreme being would favor atheists

A 2003 Gallup poll found that an overwhelming 90 percent of Americans approved of the use of the motto on coins.

“In God We Trust” began appearing on coins in 1864.

Tags: motto, in god we trust

Secularists Fear Bible Toters Over Suicide Bombers

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:17:14 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings

Clip Source: www.townhall.com

Man, don’t cha love how mainstream media and their soft-brain disciples make Christians out to be fish-stickered, bug-eyed equals to incensed Islam? If you were to accept as true what some atheists, secularists and prattling gay activists say about Christians, you’d think the church is chomping at the bit to chop off some heads of unbelievers, glory to Gawd!

Yep, if you were to believe the barf belched out by the BS brokers on the Left, you’d stagger away Kool Aid drunk with the belief that there is little disparity between conservative Christians and militant Muslims.

Yes, the postmodern reality stylists are working their butts off trying to convince us TV-addled cattle of two primary things: 1) violent jihad is not based on the Koran and 2) All conservative Christians are theocrats ready to burn Sully Erna at the stake, stone Jay Alexander in a nearby gravel pit and governmentally ramrod Christianity down everyone’s pie hole.

Tags: islam, christianity, terroirism, secularism, atheism

The Deadly Virus of Celebrity Christianity

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:51:34 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings
clipper's remarks: Let all who are without money come and drink from the fountain freely without cost. The gospel if Jesus Christ is free for all. It costs you nothing yet it is not free. It does not require a large bank account to acquire yet it is not cheap. The only requirement to receiving the Gospel is to believe on Jesus Christ and the One who sent Him.

Clip Source: beta.agoc.com

"What has become of the American church? What is this sickness spreading in the body of Christ? I don't know whom to blame more for it: The narcissistic minister who craves the attention, or the spiritually naive crowds who place these arrogant people on their shaky pedestals. All I know is that God is grieved by all of this shameful carnality.

one friend

in Texas recently inquired to see if a prominent preacher could speak at her conference. The minister's assistant faxed back a list of requirements that had to be met in order to book a speaking engagement.

The demands included:

a five-figure honorarium

a $10,000 gasoline deposit for the private plane

a manicurist and hairstylist for the speaker

a suite in a five-star hotel

a luxury car from the airport to the hotel (2004 model or newer)

room-temperature Perrier

How far we have fallen from authentic New Testament faith.

New Testament Christianity is humble, selfless and authentic.

Can I hear an "Amen"?

Let the circus end!

Tags: christianity, idolitry, false prophets, false worship

Resources for systematic theology

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:14:19 GMT

clipped by: willhelm

Clip Source: www.monergism.com

The Nature and Function of Theology
David F. Wells

Theology for Everyman
John H. Gerstner

Basic Doctrine
Reformed Bible Church

Institutes of the Christian Religion
John Calvin

Westminster Confession of Faith Commentary
A.A. Hodge

Systematic Theology
Vincent Cheung

Summary of Christian Doctrine
Louis Berkhof

Systematic Theology: Theology Proper (Volume 1)
Charles Hodge

Systematic Theology: Anthropology (Volume 2)
Charles Hodge

Systematic Theology: Soteriology (Volume 3)
Charles Hodge

Systematic Theology: Index
Charles Hodge

Systematic Theology
R.L. Dabney

Abstract of Systematic Theology
James P. Boyce

Manual of Theology
J.L. Dagg

Soteriology
Gary E. Gilley

Theology Proper
Gary E. Gilley

Growing in Christ
Gary E. Gilley

Survey Studies in Reformed Theology
Bob Burridge

Objective Soteriology: The study of the provision of salvation
Bob Burridge

Subjective Soteriology: The study of the application of salvation
Bob Burridge

Calvin's Institutes: Study Guide
Chuck Baynard

Tags: theology, christianity, faith, apologetics

Rosie Challenged to defend anti-Christian hate speech

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:57:58 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings
clipper's remarks: Heck if people can silence the boorish Imus perhaps people can silence the loud mouth Rosie. But as long as Rosie only bashes Bush and Christians perhaps no one will say anything. She may even get a pass on Jew bashing but lets see if she can get away with 'nappy headed hos' shall we?

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

The “Dr. Phil of Prayer” has issued a challenge to outspoken television star Rosie O’Donnell to defend her “anti-Christian hate speech,” surprisingly by the invitation of radio talk show host Howard Stern.

The request has been dubbed “The Rosie Challenge.”

Keller has asserted that O’Donnell, an openly lesbian star and co-host of ABC’s The View, has continually criticized Christianity and the internet/television evangelist said he will specifically respond to her comments that Christianity is “no different than radical Islam.”

"Rosie is very brave when she is talking to the camera and nobody is there to challenge her outrageous views on so-called ‘radical Christianity,’” added the prayer host. “Let her stand up and debate someone who will not be intimidated by her and will go toe-to-toe with her on this issue.”

O'Donnell has not yet announced a response to the “Rosie Challenge.”

Tags: rosie o'donnell, the view, imus, hate speech, radical islam

A Biblical Perspective on Global Warming

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:23:10 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings

Clip Source: www.amazines.com

Neither God nor the Bible holds any political position right or left. As it pertains to what is really polluting the earth the Bible says it is what we are allowing in our souls and not what we are allowing into the air that will cause our ultimate demise. “…and thou hast polluted the land with thy whoredoms and with thy wickedness.” Jer 3:2

Is global warming a concern that the church should undertake as its own cause? Let’s see.

It must be said that Gore’s inconvenient truth conveniently ignores the fact that the world does not end because of rising global temperatures. In fact the world does not end at all but is restructured at the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Pumping hydrocarbons into the air causes more concern than the filth and trash we pump into the minds of our young everyday through media, educational claptrap and indifference.

Keeping the planet clean is important but it is the least of the priorities when we consider that the earth will someday be removed.

Tags: global warming, religion, bible, ethics, christianity

Jesus' Tomb Found? Real Discovery or a Hoax?

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:39:41 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings

Clip Source: www.bpnews.net

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--The controversial claim by an upcoming television special that researchers have discovered Jesus' "tomb" falls apart under both scientific scrutiny and simple logic, scholars in New Testament and archaeological studies say.

The Discovery Channel will air "The Lost Tomb of Christ" -- produced by James Cameron of "Titanic" fame -- Sunday at 9 p.m. Eastern. Among other things, the documentary claims Jesus and his family's ossuaries (or bone boxes) were found in a tomb in the Jerusalem suburb of Talpiot. The documentary claims those ossuaries belonged to Mary, as well Jesus' "wife" Mary Magdalene and His "son," Judah, according to the documentary. There also is a Matthew in the mix, supposedly the apostle. The Discovery Channel already is saying on its website the find could "rewrite the history of early Christianity."

The ossuaries, though, were discovered in 1980,

and archaeologists

had long ago written off any possibility the ossuaries were tied to Christ.

Tags: jesus, christianity, israel, resuurection

Listening to Only Christian Music Child Abuse?

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:03:37 GMT

clipped by: Eaglewings
clipper's remarks: Me thinks Big Brother is getting way too intrusive. It is time to honor the rights of individuals from illegal search and seizure and from government intrusion into the private lives of its citizens.

Clip Source: www.hslda.org

At the end of January, in Port Huron, Michigan, the Millings family* were minding their own business, homeschooling their children. Suddenly a social worker knocked at the door demanding entry. When the mother refused to let her in, and handed her a piece of paper describing her rights, the social worker crumpled up the paper and said, “I’m not dealing with it.” Then she stated that if she couldn’t come in to examine the children she would get the police. She yelled over the mom’s objections that she wanted to “come in now” and do a strip search of one of the children.

The allegations by the anonymous tipster were absurd. The family was accused of “only allowing their two boys to listen to Christian music.” The tipster said that the children “ate their cheerios dry” and received nearly all their “socialization through their church.” The tipster asserted the children were not in school. Furthermore, the anonymous tipster said the “fourteen- and ten-year-old were seen outside playing without adult supervision” and the mother “pinched and hit her kids in church to keep them quiet.” The last allegation was the reason why the social worker wanted to strip search one of the children.

The Millings were able to get a statement from a local doctor indicating that the children were not abused, and letters from various individuals who vouched for them being good parents.

Unfortunately, the anonymous tipster struck again and made another call. When the social worker renewed her efforts to personally interview and strip search the children, she indicated to Klicka that if she was not allowed to get into the home to do this, she would seek a court order.

Klicka responded with, “You can’t get a court order, because there is no probable cause.” He explained that an anonymous tip does not rise to the level of probable cause and that a court order could not be issued because there was not credible evidence. The social worker closed by saying she would seek a court order by Friday.

Tags: ccm, christian, christianity, home schooling, rights, legal, separation of church and state