And that is the failing of bible thumpers!
The first order of the day is to secure the secular aspect of one’s existence. We live in a secular society where religion is a private unspoken matter. We joust and feint in the secular arena to provide our loved ones with the freedom to do what they choose, in terms of religion.
When we put god or relatives above that secular contest, we put our god and our loved ones at risk! The future belongs to the god and followers who can win the day in the secular contest.
That is my opinion on all political and secular things.
Almighty God at risk? Really? And put there at risk by mere mortals? What a frail and weak god you (I suppose) worship. I have a hunch that you'll find the vast majority of FReepers aren't nearly so worried about putting God in peril, as they are about putting themselves in peril by ignoring God.
Almighty God at risk? Really? And put there at risk by mere mortals? What a frail and weak god you (I suppose) worship. I have a hunch that you'll find the vast majority of FReepers aren't nearly so worried about putting God in peril, as they are about putting themselves in peril by ignoring God.
You’ve GOT to be kidding! By suggesting WE (I guess for you that mostly means Sarah Palin) put country ahead of family and God it shows you have little respect for the 1st Amendment. Freedom of religion means Christians have the right (the obligation) to seek out God for guidance. You would have her put her country before GOD? Think about how selfish it is to expect her to give up her right to worship, her duty to God, just because you want her to think YOUR way.
Seems a conservative should have more respect for personal freedom than that. Demanding that ONE human being MUST save the country? Nobody can live up to such lofty expectations. And people can help their nation in many different ways. If she campaigns for conservatives as hard as she campaigned in the midterms we’ll be able to begin undoing the damage that’s been done.
And you can call Christians anything you want. It isn’t going to shake our faith or the important of Jesus in our lives.
Cindie
My God has dominion over all government, over the earth, and over the universe. He is not a choice of mine or a casual thought. He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The god you describe, sir, is little more than a suit of clothing.
If Bible thumping is a failure then I prefer failure in your eyes to failing to allow God to establish Himself at the center of my life.
Go your way in peace and may you find the Lord before you are finished.