Protestantism

» _Boanerges_ - The idea

In response to Speaking of corruption.... posted by Migisi:

The idea that we seem to automatically think a popularly religious person is beyond suspicion or reproach might be a big part of the problem.

"The idea that we seem to automatically"

I'm not sure who you refer to when you say "we".. maybe you meant to say "you".. because, as for me.. I trust what the apostle Paul instructed us to do.. "prove all things".... I agree with the simple assessment.....

I'm sure there are people as you suggested.. but, I find it hard to believe the most people agree, let alone watch Televangels...

if you compare the amount of people watching MTV or VH1 and then compare that to say, the Trinity Broadcast Network.. you'll find that the vast majority of people are on other channels and the internet...

Christianity is all but swept under the rug today.. and the Bible is on the verge of being outlawed as a literal work of hate crime's... (pc crowd = secular progs)..... so much for freedom of religion.. and speech...

welcome to the last days!!

-- posted by _Boanerges_

» pink101 - A Rush To Associate

In response to Speaking of corruption.... posted by Migisi:

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There is a rush to associate with birds that seem to be of the same feather.
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All Christians are not of that ilk; but, there is a tendency to gravitate over there.
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The problem appears to be that those Christians who open up their minds tend to quickly move away from the main stream dogmatism and doctrine.
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Look at me!~
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Hah hah!
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-- posted by pink101

» Brian Tubbs - Cynicism and Plane Crashes

In response to Speaking of corruption.... posted by Migisi:

Migisi, your cynicism is unjustified. Yes, there have been dozens of scandals concerning evangelical, Christian leaders in the last decade or so. (Probably many, many more cases of serious corruption and/or ethical issues that we don't even know about). But....

What about the honest ones? There are so many more honest, sincere, devout men and women laboring in Christian churches that are worthy of our respect and esteem. Most pastors do not look at child porn, abuse kids, embezzle money, etc., etc., etc. Most Christian leaders don't do this. And when I say "most," I don't just mean a majority. I mean an OVERWHELMING majority.

It's like plane crashes. How many flights are there each day? Thousands? Tens of thousands (when you throw in the smaller planes too)? But...we only hear about the crashes. There are no bulletins - "United Airlines Flight 4008 Took Off, Flew to its Destination, and Landed Without Incident Today."

» pink101 - Cynicism and Plane Crashes

In response to Cynicism and Plane Crashes posted by BrianTubbs:
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I sure hope Migisi doesn't get to be discouraged from asking questions and probing for answers.
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She DOES add quite a bit to these discussions. I think she takes them seriously and does some good research. She is a good and invaluable team player.
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I KNOW you agree.
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We could vote her MVP.
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How about it, Brian? Lest we get the wrong impression.
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-- posted by pink101

» Migisi - Cynicism and Plane Crashes

In response to Cynicism and Plane Crashes posted by BrianTubbs:

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I agree with you, Bri. There are far more pastors and preachers (IMO, a vast majority) who appear to be good and honest. But as you say, there may be "many, many more cases of serious corruption and/or ethical issues that we don't even know about".
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From your linked article:
"ORU's Board of Regents also announced that Oral Roberts and Richard Roberts would remain on the Board as "spiritual regents" but would not be allowed to vote in any matters concerning the governance or business of the University."
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I'm baffled how either could be retained as 'spiritual regents', given their intentional and obvious ~unspiritual~ behavior. If you were a member of the ORU Board, would you have agreed with this compromise?
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-- posted by Migisi

» _Boanerges_ - some might like

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-3c-NsWe...

-- posted by _Boanerges_

» pink101 - some might like

In response to some might like posted by _Boanerges_:

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What do you have to say about that video, Wendell?
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-- posted by pink101

» Migisi - some might like

In response to some might like posted by _Boanerges_:

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I liked your vid, Bo. Nice choice of music too.

-- posted by Migisi

» _Boanerges_ - some might like

In response to some might like posted by pink101:
What do you have to say about that video, Wendell?

I made it!!.. took several hours..
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Thanks Mig!.. We do seem to like the same music.. We can psychoanalyze that maybe later - in a new thead! (tee hee..)

-- posted by _Boanerges_

» pink101 - some might like

In response to some might like posted by _Boanerges_:

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You're getting good.
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Keep on keeping on. Practice makes perfect.
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The video is very good; but, what do you have to say about it in retrospect?

-- posted by pink101