I personally agree with every word he said
Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus || Spoken Word
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpqY
What do you think of this?
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Re: What do you think of this?
This has gone viral. I think I saw it at least 10 times on Facebook today.
Dogmatism is the comfortable intellectual framework of self-righteousness. Self-righteousness is more decadent than the worst sexual sin. ~ Dan Allender
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Re: What do you think of this?
Yep I saw it on facebook to, but have not actually watched it yet.
1Tim1:15-17
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever.Amen.
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever.Amen.
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Re: What do you think of this?
I have now watched it and I agree with him totally, Religion is a man made construct and all we really need is Christ.
Dan
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1Tim1:15-17
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever.Amen.
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever.Amen.
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Re: What do you think of this?
I saw it on Facebook yesterday. I loved it.
-“The Bible treated allegorically becomes putty in the hands of the exegete.” John Walvoord
"I'm not saying scientists don't overstate their results. They do. And it's understandable, too...If you spend years working toward a certain goal and make no progress, of course you are going to spin your results in a positive light." Ivellious
"I'm not saying scientists don't overstate their results. They do. And it's understandable, too...If you spend years working toward a certain goal and make no progress, of course you are going to spin your results in a positive light." Ivellious
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I saw it on aol this morning. Good stuff!
John 5:24
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
-Edward R Murrow
St. Richard the Sarcastic--The Patron Saint of Irony
24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
“A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.”
-Edward R Murrow
St. Richard the Sarcastic--The Patron Saint of Irony
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Re: What do you think of this?
Very nice... Thank you for sharing this.Ryan wrote:I personally agree with every word he said
Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus || Spoken Word
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpqY
The heart cannot rejoice in what the mind rejects as false - Galileo
We learn from history that we do not learn from history - Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things. -Philippians 4:8
We learn from history that we do not learn from history - Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Hegel
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things. -Philippians 4:8
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Re: What do you think of this?
great video.
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Ah, just saw this today and was about to post it here! Looks like you beat me to it.
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What is the difference between religion and church?
Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
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Re: What do you think of this?
wrain62 wrote:What is the difference between religion and church?
Religion is a man made institution with rules,regulations,hierarchy's and politics.
The Church is the body of Christ, people who believe in Christ that have fellowship and meet to worship and learn.
Dan
1Tim1:15-17
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever.Amen.
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever.Amen.
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Re: What do you think of this?
If even half the youtube comments on that video are serious humanity is definitely progressing backwards in philosophy. 
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Sorry to change the subject a bit, but I just noticed that Echoside, who I think, used to be an atheist (used to have it listed that he was) is now a believer! That's GREAT!!!! 
Just wondering, when did you come to Christ and what finally brought you to know Him? I just ask this because I think ever since I started coming to and participating in Christian apologetics message boards (started back in 2007 I think) you are the first convert I have seen! Again this is so GREAT! This made my day! Thank you God!
Just wondering, when did you come to Christ and what finally brought you to know Him? I just ask this because I think ever since I started coming to and participating in Christian apologetics message boards (started back in 2007 I think) you are the first convert I have seen! Again this is so GREAT!
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http://discussions.godandscience.org/vi ... 14&t=36746DRDS wrote:Sorry to change the subject a bit, but I just noticed that Echoside, who I think, used to be an atheist (used to have it listed that he was) is now a believer! That's GREAT!!!!
Just wondering, when did you come to Christ and what finally brought you to know Him? I just ask this because I think ever since I started coming to and participating in Christian apologetics message boards (started back in 2007 I think) you are the first convert I have seen! Again this is so GREAT!
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Just wanted to add a little balance as well. I found the poem very effective in dealing with a common problem we have today. That is
Chritianity is often hi-jacked and replaced with religious activity. Man centered religion.
Religion, properly defined, isn't a bad thing. I can remember a thread where i slammed religion, and many had a hard time understanding what I was saying because they couldn't seperate how I was using the term. Jesus was religious, but in the purest form. ( James 1:27) Bad religion doesn't negate true religion. Counterfeits are never proof against the genuine. In fact, they actually confirm the real.
So, the only thing I would say to temper this piece is that the poet may at times conflate religion of any kind to be the problem. Jesus didn't hate religion, he hated hypocrisy and self-righteousness. In fact if we are not careful this attitude can actually implode on itself. Jesus gave the example of the Pharisee who said, "Thank you that I am not like those sinners." Yet, the opposite and equally incorrect view of this is saying, "Thank you Lord that I am not like those religious people."
There is little doubt in my mind that the video does convey a lot of truth. But there is also a tendency to over correct. That is why we also see a lot of things 'emerging' today that essentially blast orthodoxy, or anything that clings to traditions. It's a classic example of throwing out the baby with the bath water. The new hip trend is to shun those things. And often we end up with just as vacant a religion. I've seen billboards advertising a picture of a sofa, and the text, "The comfortable church." Or, "The Unchurch." Throwing off the organ music, pews, and hymnals and replacing it with coffee shops, sofas, and power point is NOT the answer. And I don't think this was the focus or intention of the author. But it is a practical reality in how it manifest in today's church economy.
Chritianity is often hi-jacked and replaced with religious activity. Man centered religion.
Religion, properly defined, isn't a bad thing. I can remember a thread where i slammed religion, and many had a hard time understanding what I was saying because they couldn't seperate how I was using the term. Jesus was religious, but in the purest form. ( James 1:27) Bad religion doesn't negate true religion. Counterfeits are never proof against the genuine. In fact, they actually confirm the real.
So, the only thing I would say to temper this piece is that the poet may at times conflate religion of any kind to be the problem. Jesus didn't hate religion, he hated hypocrisy and self-righteousness. In fact if we are not careful this attitude can actually implode on itself. Jesus gave the example of the Pharisee who said, "Thank you that I am not like those sinners." Yet, the opposite and equally incorrect view of this is saying, "Thank you Lord that I am not like those religious people."
There is little doubt in my mind that the video does convey a lot of truth. But there is also a tendency to over correct. That is why we also see a lot of things 'emerging' today that essentially blast orthodoxy, or anything that clings to traditions. It's a classic example of throwing out the baby with the bath water. The new hip trend is to shun those things. And often we end up with just as vacant a religion. I've seen billboards advertising a picture of a sofa, and the text, "The comfortable church." Or, "The Unchurch." Throwing off the organ music, pews, and hymnals and replacing it with coffee shops, sofas, and power point is NOT the answer. And I don't think this was the focus or intention of the author. But it is a practical reality in how it manifest in today's church economy.
-“The Bible treated allegorically becomes putty in the hands of the exegete.” John Walvoord
"I'm not saying scientists don't overstate their results. They do. And it's understandable, too...If you spend years working toward a certain goal and make no progress, of course you are going to spin your results in a positive light." Ivellious
"I'm not saying scientists don't overstate their results. They do. And it's understandable, too...If you spend years working toward a certain goal and make no progress, of course you are going to spin your results in a positive light." Ivellious