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Methodists Following Presbyterians in Gay marriage issue

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:55:46 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Another denomination is biting the forbidden fruit of fornication. It would appear that Gay marriage is becoming the new standard by which the church is going to be judged. No wonder there is a downward spiral in the moral climate of the country. Not even those who PROFESS CHRIST are able to stand for anything anymore.

GOD HELP US ALL!

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

More United Methodists are throwing their support behind clergy in California who want to perform same-sex "marriages" despite the denomination's stance that homosexual practice is "incompatible with Christian teaching."

On Thursday, delegates from the Northeastern Jurisdiction Conference of the United Methodist Church - from Maine south to West Virginia - approved a resolution expressing respect for clergy in the California regional bodies who participate in wedding same-sex couples "as a matter of Christian conscience, spiritual discernment and prophetic witnessing," as reported by the United Methodist News Service.

In April, measures that would have removed the ban on noncelibate gay pastors and the statement that homosexual practice is "incompatible with Christian teaching" were voted down after emotional debates.

In the following months, however, regional conferences have approved measures supporting homosexuals after the California Supreme Court legalized gay "marriage" on May 15.

Tags: homosexuality, methodists, church, marriage, fornication, sin

Senator blames Government and courts for silencing religion

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:00:12 GMT

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clipper's remarks: How horrible it will be for those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness into light and light into darkness, who turn what is bitter into something sweet and what is sweet into something bitter. Isaiah 5:20 (GW)

Clip Source: www.onenewsnow.com

Senator Jim DeMint says many Christians and their pastors are afraid to state their moral convictions about abortion, homosexuality, pornography, and other issues.

The South Carolina Republican is co-author of a new book titled Why We Whisper – Restoring Our Right To Say It's Wrong. DeMint blames government, and courts in particular, for turning wrongs into rights and barring religious views from public debate. Government rulings, he argues, have changed American culture.

"Before the 1960s, it was pretty clear that abortion was wrong, that sex outside of marriage was wrong, that unwed birth was wrong, and pornography, homosexuality – all this was considered wrong by the society," DeMint contends. "But government came in and turned right and wrong upside down."

DeMint says religious appeals have essentially been barred from public debate.

DeMint adds. "But the government essentially said that religion must be separated from public life.

Tags: religion, state, church, senator, government, courts

The Abomination that causes destruction?

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:47:19 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Fornication is condemned in the bible along with homosexuality. If the PCUSA is no longer going to stand for biblical principles then they no longer need to be supported by members who do not support such iniquity.

It is time for someone to take a whip to the houses of prostitution being set up in the once reformed church house.

Jdg 2:11 (GW) The people of Israel did what the Lord considered evil. They began to serve other gods—the Baals. 12 The Israelites abandoned the Lord God of their ancestors, the God who brought them out of Egypt. They followed the other gods of the people around them. They worshiped these gods, and that made the Lord angry. 13 They abandoned the Lord to serve the god Baal and the goddess Astarte. 14 So the Lord became angry with the people of Israel. He handed them over to people who robbed them. He also used their enemies around them to defeat them. They could no longer stand up against their enemies.

Clip Source: www.onenewsnow.com

The executive director of the Presbyterian Lay Committee says the recent meeting of the Presbyterian Church (USA) highlighted a disregard for historic Reformed standards and a failure to glorify Jesus Christ.

During its recent meeting in San Jose, California, the highest governing body of the PCUSA voted in favor of a proposal that would allow for the ordination of non-celibate homosexual men and women. The General Assembly also initiated a process to revise the Heidelberg Catechism to delete the Bible's prohibition against homosexuality.

"Some churches are looking to withhold per capita giving from the denomination, essentially refusing to fund any denominational activities, and are redirecting their giving to missions [with] which they are familiar and which they trust," Burge explains. Unless the PCUSA reverses course, he says, it is in danger of extinction.

Tags: homosexual, adultery, sexual infidelity, morality, sin

Autistic boy banned from church

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:28:55 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Mk 5:1 (GW) They arrived in the territory of the Gerasenes on the other side of the Sea of Galilee. 2 As Jesus stepped out of the boat, a man came out of the tombs and met him. The man was controlled by an evil spirit 3 and lived among the tombs. No one could restrain him any longer, not even with a chain. 4 He had often been chained hand and foot. However, he snapped the chains off his hands and broke the chains from his feet. No one could control him. Mark 5:1-4 (GW)

Mk 5:15 (GW) They came to Jesus and saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons. The man was sitting there dressed and in his right mind.

A church that one time practiced exorcism now can not deal with an autistic boy. When the church house looses its power to save those afflicted then it has become worthless only to be turned into a social club.

Only the best dressed and socially acceptable may enter.

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A judge has upheld a restraining order barring an autistic boy from attending a northern Minnesota church. His mother said she would continue the legal fight. Todd County District Judge Sally Ireland Robertson said the behavior of 13-year-old Adam Race during services at the Church of St. Joseph was "repeated, unwanted and intrusive," and said the Bertha church was justified in keeping him out.

In requesting the restraining order, Walz said Adam has become disruptive and dangerous to parishioners as he's grown older. The boy is more than 6 feet tall and weighs more than 225 pounds, and has nearly knocked over people, Walz wrote. The complaint said Adam makes nonverbal noises, urinates because of incontinence, and needs to be restrained by having his hands or feet bound together with fleece ties.

Marrin said the church requested the restraining order solely for the safety of its members.

Tags: autism. demons, church, exorcism, catholic

Presbyterians General Assembly Pushing gay agenda

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:52:12 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Guidelines for Leaders in the Church
1 This is a statement that can be trusted: If anyone sets his heart on being a bishop, he desires something excellent. 2 A bishop must have a good reputation. He must have only one wife, be sober, use good judgment, be respectable, be hospitable, and be able to teach. 3 He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but he must be gentle. He must not be quarrelsome or love money. 4 He must manage his own family well. His children should respectfully obey him. 5 (If a man doesn't know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?) 6 He must not be a new Christian, or he might become arrogant like the devil and be condemned. 7 People who are not Christians must speak well of him, or he might become the victim of disgraceful insults that the devil sets as traps for him.
1 Tim 3:1-7 (GW)

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) moved forward Tuesday with proposals that would allow for practicing gay clergy while rejecting one that would have redefined the definition of marriage.

In a 41-11 vote Tuesday night, the Committee on Church Orders and Ministry recommended to the 218th General Assembly – the denomination's highest governing body – that it delete wording in the ordination standard that requires "fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman or chastity in singleness."

McColl expressed hope that congregations that could not tolerate another debate over ordination standards be allowed to "graciously leave" the denomination, as reported by the news service. A motion urging a gracious and pastoral response to congregations seeking to leave the PC(USA) was approved.

Tags: gay, church, pcusa, apostasy, homosexuality, gay rights, marriage

Top 10 Make-over tips for Today's Church

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:37:37 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I just wish I would have said it first. Kudos to Doug Giles

Clip Source: www.townhall.com

1. Get men who dig being rowdy back in the pulpit.

2. Could we have some sound doctrine, por favor?

3. Preach scary sermons (at least every fourth one).

4. Get rid of 99.9% of “Christian” TV.

5. Quit trying to be relevant and instead become prophetic contrarians, I’m talking contra mundus, mama!

6. Put a 10-year moratorium on “God wants you rich” sermons (yeah, that’s what we need to hear nowadays, you morons, more sermons about money, money, money!).

7. Embrace apologetics and shun shallow faith.

8. Evangelize like it’s 1999.

Clip Source: www.townhall.com

9. Push lazy Christians to get a life or join a Satanic Church.

10. Demand that if a Christian gets involved in the arts that their “craft” must scream excellence and not excrement.

As much as it is a believer’s duty to become all things to all people and not be removed freakish monks stuck in an ecclesiastical time warp, it is first and foremost the Christian’s duty to stand for God

Tags: church, culture, gospel, evangelism, truth, prophet, prophecy, change

Naughty Bits of the Good Book just released to stores

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:53:52 GMT

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Clip Source: www.usatoday.com

Their new book, The Uncensored Bible: The Bawdy and Naughty Bits of the Good Book, in stores Monday, raises such questions as "Which 'bone' was Eve made from?"

Or whether, in the Book of Judges, a king's assassin escapes through a latrine in a tale laden with euphemisms for feces.

Because the Bible addresses humanity body and soul, there's nothing sacrilegious about examining every aspect of human nature under heaven, say scholars Steven McKenzie, professor of Hebrew Bible at Rhodes College, a liberal arts college in Memphis affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA, and John Kaltner, an associate professor of religious studies at Rhodes.

The trio delve into 23 well-known Bible tales. They start with a sassy retelling of a familiar story, then take academic hair-splitting to Olympian levels as they examine some outrageous interpretations posed by scholars from around the world, and conclude by assessing whether the new "spin" succeeds.

Tags: bible, sex, parody, scholars, bible scholars

The Nut Does not Fall Far From the Tree

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:45:05 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I do not know about you but I certainly can see a pattern emerging here. It would appear that the Rev Wright and his radical anti-white capitalist rantings was not at all out of the ordinary for Obama after all.

I may not be the smartest bird in the forest but I can surely discern the obvious. Obama attends a church that preaches against WHITE American, sits on a board with a man who is unabologetic about bombing American buildings, and now we find him associated with a bunch of nuts (acorns are nuts).

We are rapidly heading into a time when the inmates are going to be running the asylum.

We need to get the NUTS out of politics not vote them in.

Clip Source: article.nationalreview.com

By their fruits ye shall know them.

What if Barack Obama’s most important radical connection has been hiding in plain sight all along? Obama has had an intimate and long-term association with the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (Acorn), the largest radical group in America. If I told you Obama had close ties with MoveOn.org or Code Pink, you’d know what I was talking about. Acorn is at least as radical as these better-known groups, arguably more so. Yet because Acorn works locally, in carefully selected urban areas, its national profile is lower. Acorn likes it that way. And so, I’d wager, does Barack Obama.

An Anti-Capitalism Agenda

To understand the nature and extent of Acorn’s radicalism, an excellent place to begin is Sol Stern’s 2003 City Journal article, “ACORN’s Nutty Regime for Cities.” (For a shorter but helpful piece, try Steven Malanga’s “Acorn Squash.”)

Tags: racism, acorn, obama, anti-capitalism

Churches Tackling Migration Issue

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:14:33 GMT

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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

Dove Awards to feature former 'Idol' singers

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:53:35 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Some of the American Idol's sang for a higher purpose. Be sure to catch them April 23rd from 8-10 on the Gospel Music Channel or XM Satellite Radio station 32 'The Message'

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

The Dove Awards, hosted by the Gospel Music Association, is considered the Christian version of the Grammy's. The awards are billed as Christian and Gospel music's highest honor.

Audiences turning into the live ceremony this week at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, April 23, will hear from Jordin Sparks, pro-life supporter and the youngest “Idol” champion from the Spring 2007 run of the show; Chris Sligh, the North Carolina music leader; and Phil Stacey, the music minister of a Fla.-based church, GMA announced Thursday.

Mandisa, who was a backup singer for Christian author and speaker Beth Moore before placing ninth in Idol's fifth season, will also join the 39th GMA Dove Awards star-studded line up.

The Dove Awards ceremony will broadcast live nationwide on the Gospel Music Channel television network from 8 – 10 p.m. ET and XM Satellite Radio on XM 32 “The Message.”

Tags: idol, american, dove, awards, ceremony, singers, christian, xm, gmtv

High School Teacher teaches Christians more likely to commit rape and murder

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:18:34 GMT

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clipper's remarks: And this is no April Fools joke. Of course it certainly is fool of foolishness.

Clip Source: www.foxnews.com

A student and his family have filed a federal lawsuit demanding that a popular European history teacher at California's Capistrano Valley High School be fired for what they say were anti-Christian remarks he made in the classroom.

Chad Farnan, a 16-year-old sophomore, says the teacher, James Corbett, told his students that “Jesus glasses” obscure the truth and suggested that Christians are more likely than other people to commit rape and murder.

Farnan recorded his teacher telling students in class: “What country has the highest murder rate? The South! What part of the country has the highest rape rate? The South! What part of the country has the highest rate of church attendance? The South!” Farnan said he took the tape recorder to class to supplement his class notes.

Tags: teacher, bigotry, christian bashing, public school, anti-religion

Bible Stories Bastardized by Anglican vicar

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:33:53 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Okay correct me if I am wrong here but if these stories are so important that an new generation needs to hear them then why must we rewrite them and turn them into some trashy dime store novel? I mean can we not tell the story the way it is? I do not mind so much when some atheist insists on rewriting or interpreting the biblical stories of our faith from their perspective but when a member of the church decides to bastardize these sacred stories then I say ENOUGH ALREADY!

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

Some of the most popular stories in the Bible were recently re-written by a British Anglican vicar, including the story of Goliath, who in the retelling is a celebrity binge drinker.

The Rev. Robert Harrison of St. John’s Church in northwest London is behind the reworking of the top 10 Bible stories that were chosen by a poll conducted by the Christian charity Scripture Union.

In Harrison’s book, The Must Know Stories, the tale of David and Goliath is retold from the perspective of Goliath, who is portrayed as a “depressed alcoholic” who is hung over on the day of battle with David, according to the U.K.-based Telegraph newspaper.

Meanwhile, the well-known story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is twisted so that Adam expresses his obsession with Eve’s naked body. The nativity story is also changed so as to have Jesus born in an overcrowded house instead of a manger, amid family tension stirred by Joseph’s aunt who is upset that Mary and Joseph are not married.

Tags: david, goliath, bible, stories, jesus, 10 commandments

Survey Says: Church is fluid has no sticking power

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:24:44 GMT

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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

Texas Divinity school to award Rev Wright

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:48:37 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Many ignoble people are honored for many things in this country, why should the Wright Reverend Jeremiah be any different? When a nation extols the basest of society and elevates it to a point of honor than failure as a society is soon to follow. IMO

Clip Source: www.christianpost.com

FORT WORTH, Texas — Controversy surrounding Barack Obama’s longtime minister is not deterring a Texas divinity school from honoring the Rev. Jeremiah Wright at a ceremony later this month.

But Texas Christian University, the campus where Brite Divinity School is located, issued a statement Monday opposing that decision in light of video that shows Wright delivering racially tinged sermons and him railing against the United States.

Wright is to be honored March 29 at the Black Church Summit and Awards Banquet, a $125-per-person banquet at the divinity school. Despite being on the TCU campus, Brite is a separate school with its own officers and board.

TCU chancellor Victor J. Boschini said that while the university supports the right of free speech even when the opinions are controversial, “giving an award is another matter.”

“In light of Reverend Wright’s recently discovered remarks, TCU would not give such an award,” he said.

More Ranting of a racist

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:37:18 GMT

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Clip Source: ztruth.typepad.com

Finding an article written by the deputy leader of Hamas, a globally designated terrorist organization, in Trinity Church of Christ's bulletin on Rev. Jeremiah Wright's "Pastor's Page" is beyond shocking. This is just another troubling insight into Barack Obama's friend and spiritual mentor and, of course, Barack Obama who said in his speech on race he could never disown Wright as he is a part of himself. This is unbelievable:

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