We dig the graves, and they fill 'em.
A verbis ad verbera
Posted on 07/06/2009 6:52:03 AM PDT by IbJensen
WASHINGTON, DC – Defying some of his fellow conservative Christian critics, one of the most prominent religious leaders in the country told several thousand American Muslims on Saturday that "the two largest faiths on the planet" must work together to combat stereotypes and solve global problems.
"Some problems are so big you have to team tackle them," evangelical megachurch pastor Rick Warren addressed the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA).
Warren said Muslims and Christians should be partners in working to end what he calls "the five global giants" of war, poverty, corruption, disease, and illiteracy.
Warren, founder of Saddleback Community Church in Orange County, California, is the author of The Purpose Driven Life, which has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. His willingness to show support for U.S. Muslims is a huge gain for the community, which has endured intense scrutiny since 9/11.
Islam Jihad dominateA Southern Baptist, Warren has a record of upsetting fellow Christian conservatives by calling old-guard evangelical activists too partisan and narrowly focused. Ahead of his speech Saturday, bloggers who follow Warren had already denounced his appearance at the convention as cozying up to extremists.
Warren acknowledged the controversy during his 20-minute speech.
"It's easier to be an extremist of any kind because then you only have one group of people mad at you," he said. "But if you actually try to build relationships — like invite an evangelical pastor to your gathering — you'll get criticized for it. So will I."
In his speech, Warren also urged Muslims and Christians to speak out against stereotyping of any group and to respect each other even while disagreeing. Addressing Muslims who "have been in America for many generations now," he urged them to help "the newcomers learn what it means to be American."
Based in Plainfield, Indiana, ISNA is an umbrella organization for Muslim groups across the country. The annual convention, now in its 46th year, regularly draws more than 30,000 people for lectures, prayer, and socializing.
Many in the crowd were drawn to the session by prominent Muslim scholars such as Sheik Hamza Yusuf of the Zaytuna Institute in Berkeley, California.
Ann Zahra, 42, said she had never heard of Warren before Saturday but agreed with much of his speech. "The basics are the same," said Zahra, of McLean, Va. "No religion teaches cruelty or disrespect or hatred."
Of course not. That would make the false ones too easy to spot.
Satan knows human nature far too well for that.
He's not called the "Father of Lies" for nothing.
EXCELLANT!!!
We dig the graves, and they fill 'em.
James said it better than any of us could. It’s amazing how Warren ignores those parts of scriputre that doesn’t fit his world view. He does so at his own peril...
WWJD?? Jesus preached to the unbelievers wherever He found them!
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, I believe it has surpassed Marxism as the number one cause.
The Mohammedans already have a model in place for Christian-Muslim partnership. It is that we Christians, Jews and other infidels either convert, die or pay tribute known as Jizya for the right to survive. Which of these three options do you prefer, Ricky Boy? As for me, I prefer none of the above. I'll fight the bast*rds first!
Islamic birth control is a bomb strapped to a ten year old.
ROFL, double point score!
Rick Warren is all about Rick warren
and millions more around the world heard him give the invocation during the Obama inauguration. And He didn't mince words calling upon Jesus by name. - something military chaplains can not do in public settings.
The “Fredo” of evangelical Christians.
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” (1 Timothy 4:1)
The signs of the times:
“...that great city (located in the Middle East), that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls.” (Revelation 18:16)
This is already here but not as prevalent at this time as predicted in God's Word:
“...and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands...” (Revelation 20:4)
Birth control is not in their language. The birth rate in England, France and elsewhere is sky high. Ammunition is plentiful.
I began to be dubious about Rick Warren when I noticed several local churches advertising his ‘40 Days Of Purpose’ program at the same time. My own church did it, too. I figure that Saddleback, Inc. (or whatever they call it) made several thousand dollars just on my own church— one of tens of thousands of other congregations. Then combine that with book sales, hosting massive church conferences/conventions, etc. Somebody is raking in tens of millions of dollars.
It makes me wonder if the real focus is sales or evangelism. Stupid statements like this one makes me believe it is the former.
“can’t we all get along?”
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“Really? I never heard of him “
Nor I. I only hear about the con artist Warren here on Free Republic.
Any Pastor worth his salt is preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and not trying to create One World Globalism.
The book of Revelations doesn’t tell a very happy tale about what happens to the people of the world once they choose a One World system of government.
Yes....He did mince words. You just weren't listening.
Warren, also, prayed in the name of "Isa", which is the Muslim "Jesus", who, according to Muslims and the Koran, never died on a cross; was a faithful Muslim prophet; comes back to break the cross; kills the pigs (Christians); eliminate Christianity from the face of the earth; and to assist in creating a Muslim dominated planet.
Don't be deceived.
Come on folks, let’s get your discernment cranked up a notch or two. Warren is a one-worlder, a wolf in sheep’s clothing. There’s no way would I “partner” with Islam. Ever.
Allah HAD NO SON, let’s put our thinking caps on now, PC is going to be the downfall of us...
I was given the CD version once as a gift. The most purposeless thing you could ever listen to.
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