Personally, from what I've heard about the Fair Tax, it sounds like a good thing. I believe Mike Huckabee is one candidate who is promoting it, and I would love to see him be the Republican candidate for president. Realistically, tho, I doubt that will happen. :(
It is not merely the fact that he was a sinner - we are all sinners. This person was openly living a sinful, UNREPENTANT lifestyle. Even that said, the church most likely would have done the funeral if it had been allowed to do it in a respectful manner, not celebrating the person's lifestyle...
Interesting how you like to make a sweeping judgement of this church - OBVIOUSLY, if the church does not condone a homosexual life style then they must also be against minorities and women.
"Defining characteristic" of a lifestyle the church did not condone. Just as they would have also...
The church withdrew their offer to do the funeral only after they found out the family wanted to run the show, going against the beliefs of the church. This is a church and churches have rules. People are expected to abide by the church's rules. If they refuse to, even after a church has offered...
Just because a church refuses to compromise their position of not condoning homosexuality does not make them bigoted freaks. Maybe people making that accusation should look in the mirror...
Church Refuses to Hold Funeral for Homosexual Man because it Would Include Gay Propaganda
The decision is "not based on hate, or discrimination, but upon principle and policy"
By Elizabeth O'Brien
ARLINGTON, August 14, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A Christian Church in Texas has refused to hold a...
So interesting that you should ask this question, as I just recently made this my title on RF! To me, being a servant of God means that my life is dedicated to the service of the Lord - everything I do serves God. It's not something that I consciously do, but just by being a Christian I serve...
However, I cannot let this hymn go without mention - which is one of the greatest hymns of all time, IMHO, by Martin Luther:
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
A mighty fortress is our God, a trusty shield and weapon;
He helps us free from every need that hath us now overtaken.
The old evil foe...
Although there are many many hymns I love, I have to agree that How Great Thou Art is one of my favorites also. I love singing it, although it chokes me up when I do! My favorite verses are these:
And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing;
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That...
That is a beautiful passage - one of great comfort. Romans is a great book to read - I don't pretend to be a great Biblical scholar, but Romans is one of my favorite books.
I hope no one minds, but I would love to recommend a church to you - please check out these sites: www.els.name and...
I agree - anyone that has questions should be allowed to ask - I believe this can be handled without the thread being turned into a debate. We do not know where the Holy Spirit may be working!
Hi Paul - yes, we have spoken before!
I absolutely hold to Luther's view of justification by faith alone. My church is not a part of the 'mainstream' Lutheran churches, but am from the conservative minority. We still use Luther's Catechism for our confirmation classes. I also agree that...
Hello, and thank you for this thread! I think we are in agreement. I most certainly accept the Deity of Christ, the Trinity, Scripture alone and justification by faith alone. Sometimes it feels very discouraging to be in such a small minority - but I have no doubts whatsoever of my faith (of...
Darn it - I had a big long rant about Bank of America that I just finished and something happened when I tried to submit and I lost it! - In a nutshell - STAY AWAY FROM BOA!
My Sunday was very pleasant. Went to our traditional Lutheran Service & had Communion this Sunday. We actually had kind of a funny thing happen - our pastor makes announcements right at the beginning of the service and he said - "Don't pay any attention to the bulletin today - I was preparing 2...
I think the verse you are thinking of is Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
I underlined the 'all things' because that means everything - good AND bad. It is a very comforting verse.
Those statement are not contradictory. God allows us to choose what paths to take - ie - do I go left or do I go right? However, we are unable to choose to be saved,because of our sinful nature. I already stated that the Holy Spirit entered my heart - that is how I am saved.
Ephesians 2, vs 1-9...