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Some Evangelicals on Defensive over partnering with Glenn Beck
CNN Belief Blog ^ | Aug. 27, 2010 | Dan Gilgoff

Posted on 08/29/2010 11:41:39 AM PDT by Jess Kitting

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To: Mrs.Z
I was at the rally yesterday. Nary a word about Mormonism.

Yeah, he probably talks too much about his faith on television, but yesterday seemed different. He had others talk about their faith and more importantly, he helped people in audience think about their own faith as well.

What I heard was Beck encouraging all people to come (back) to God, regardless of their religious affiliation. I wouldn't be surprised if there were a spike in church attendance today because of Beck's words yesterday.

Amazing feat, even for a Mormon.

21 posted on 08/29/2010 12:04:09 PM PDT by Jess Kitting
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To: Jess Kitting
"He understands receiving Christ as savior."

Mormons say this all the time which convinces many that they are christians.

However, it is generally not known that Mormons think of Jesus differently than orthodox christians do. Mormons think that they will become gods after death in the same way that Jesus is a god (small "g"). Mormons think they will rule other worlds in the same way Jesus rules this one. They also think Jesus is Lucifer's brother.

Pretty weird stuff. That being said, politics is about coalitions. Remember we had to join with Stalin to fight Hitler. Not saying, of course, that Beck is Stalin...far from it. Just making the point that all people who are joining in the fight against socialistic atheism and all that that implies in America are on our side at this time. They are strong allies on present political issues.

22 posted on 08/29/2010 12:04:41 PM PDT by what's up
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To: Magic Fingers

Me too! You wouldn’t want them overruling God unless the had to.


23 posted on 08/29/2010 12:05:38 PM PDT by Anti-Bubba182
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To: Jess Kitting

Right and Wrong in one’s life.

Good and Evil in government.

THOSE have nothing to do with one’s religious beliefs.

We can and must ALL work together to re-make America toward the ideal of a Constitutional Republic - We The People - A More Perfect Union - with a government of, by and for the people.

This message crosses all faiths, and there should be NO support whatsoever for nit-picking Glenn Beck or anyone else in this regards.

IMHO


24 posted on 08/29/2010 12:05:50 PM PDT by muffaletaman
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To: Jess Kitting
CNN's attempt at CREATING DIVISION where there is none tells you WHY they have NO viewership.

They DO NOT report the news. They stir up and slant.

Hands down, they win America's one dimensional news reporting award.

25 posted on 08/29/2010 12:05:59 PM PDT by VideoDoctor
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To: Logical me

My mom used to tell a story from her childhood in Alabama.

She sat watching a Baptist minister arguing with a minister from the First Christian Church. They were debating whose church was better, and the dispute started to get a little heated.

Finally, the Baptist stood up and yelled “I’m a Baptist and I’ll always be a Baptist. I’ll NEVER become a Christian!”


26 posted on 08/29/2010 12:08:55 PM PDT by EggsAckley ( There's an Ethiopian in the fuel supply!)
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To: Jess Kitting
Beck, who many evangelicals say is not a Christian because of his Mormon beliefs, says on his website that the Friday event "will help heal your soul."

So does the Catholic church, the Eastern orthodox church, and the non Evangelical Protestant churches.

Mormons and the left and CNN strive to convey the image that only those right wing Evangelicals don't recognize Mormonism as Christian.

27 posted on 08/29/2010 12:10:21 PM PDT by ansel12
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To: EggsAckley

Yeah, we all believe that a Baptist minister would not know he was a Christian.


28 posted on 08/29/2010 12:12:59 PM PDT by ansel12
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To: Jess Kitting

The one, single (but very serious) character flaw with almost all conservatives, is the tendency to “go on the defensive”.

STOP IT.

Please. Put liberals on the defensive, but never back down.


29 posted on 08/29/2010 12:15:58 PM PDT by Cringing Negativism Network (posting handle made more sense, back before CNN became obama's shoe-shine stand...)
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To: ilovesarah2012
I am no fan of the Mormon religion but Glenn Beck is an American who wants the best for American and the best from Americans.

I believe Beck is a Christian who doesn't know the theology behind Mormonism; and I don't think the Mormon leadership is interested in educating him about it.

Has anyone ever heard Beck specificially make factual statements about distictive tenets of the Mormon faith? The answer is "No."

30 posted on 08/29/2010 12:20:40 PM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: Cringing Negativism Network
Exactly why do they have to defend themselves?

I don't know. That is the article's title, not mine.

31 posted on 08/29/2010 12:20:54 PM PDT by Jess Kitting
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To: mainsail that
Beck: “people aren’t recognizing [Obama’s] version of Christianity.”

For one thing, Christian's typically do not use prayer rugs.

32 posted on 08/29/2010 12:22:06 PM PDT by Eddie01 (All we every really knew was it was crazy to be doin' it any other way)
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To: Mrs.Z

I agree.

Christians should pray for Beck’s salvation rather than shun him.

:-)


33 posted on 08/29/2010 12:23:28 PM PDT by alnick
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To: Jess Kitting

Lies, lies, and more lies.


34 posted on 08/29/2010 12:24:38 PM PDT by bmwcyle (It is Satan's fault)
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To: Jess Kitting
feat, even for a Mormon.

I think it is very likely that Beck is simply a Christian who is a member of the Mormonm Church without understanding of the fraudulent/cultic teachings of Mormonism.

35 posted on 08/29/2010 12:24:55 PM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: Jess Kitting

Bla,bla,bla,

In the battle against the commie libs, who cares about ones faith?


36 posted on 08/29/2010 12:28:06 PM PDT by roses of sharon (I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13)
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To: Mrs.Z

“As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.” Galatians 1:9

“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine ye have learned; and avoid them.” Romans 16:17

I agree with you. Mormonism is a false gospel, and Glenn Beck represents/supports/advertises Mormonism by means of his programs.


37 posted on 08/29/2010 12:29:29 PM PDT by Robulus (Be wary, be vigilant, for your enemy walketh about as a roaring lion.)
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To: Mrs.Z

“How could he constantly talk about his Mormanism (which is NOT CHRISTIANITY but a works based cult) and truly understand the concept of salvation through Christ.”

Who gives a horse poo. I have never know a Mormon who seemed to me like a bad person. As an Evangelical Christian, I have no problems whatsoever with Mormons.

We have Islamist terrorists and Marxists to worry about. Mormons should be the absolute last of our worries.


38 posted on 08/29/2010 12:32:01 PM PDT by olrtex
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To: roses of sharon

You will some day. Acts 17:31


39 posted on 08/29/2010 12:32:07 PM PDT by Robulus (Be wary, be vigilant, for your enemy walketh about as a roaring lion.)
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To: Recovering_Democrat
I never am gonna be worried about the OSMOND FAMILY banging down my front door and beheading me.

Talk about damning us with faint praise! LOL! That's setting the bar pretty low. "Mormons--at least they won't decapitate you."

40 posted on 08/29/2010 12:39:38 PM PDT by Choose Ye This Day (Patriotism: looking out for yourself by looking out for your country. ~ Calvin Coolidge)
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