did not preach
If there is a single man post-patristic period that truly reformed the Church, that would be St. Francis. So, silent or vocal, he surely knew something the blabbermouths of Spurgeon's mold don't.
I find it indescribably sad that you believe [that Christian mysticism is just as dangerous as Christian Bible reading]
Well, look where Bible reading got you. Christ left you the Church. You stormed out. He left you the Eucharist. You refuse it. His Church left you the Gospels. Do you read them? You made a statement in 1,032, that works are not a requirement of salvation. I reminded you of the gospel that shows you wrong. You pretended you did not recognize it and demanded a quote (1,045). I obliged in 1,058. Do you recognize it now? Have you read it before? Do you suppose Luther read it?
This is akin to the concepts of the Hindus, but if it makes you happy, you should do it.
I have some Texas longhorns that have never read the bible. Can you come by when you have time?
Annalex, you've posted many interesting and heart-felt thoughts. I even like your kind words about Rushdooney on your homepage.
This insistence on preaching to animals, however, is very disappointing. I have many Roman Catholic friends and relatives who would be stunned to hear a fellow Christian make such absurd claims. Zeeba is correct; this attitude can be traced to Hindu origins and beyond, ultimately to the earth cult of Cybele. A shameful foundation for Christian beliefs. PETA, however, will be thrilled.
The preaching of the Gospel is to facilitate God's decree of salvation. Do animals need salvation?
Do insects and lobsters need the Gospel preached to them?
They (animals) are God's creation and just like the planets and the stars are sustained by Christ's love.
Are we now supposed to preach the Gospel to the stars and planets? This is gnostic, Annalex. Repent of it.
...the good news of Christ's love, which can, and must, be transmitted to the animals in a way in which they can understand.
My schnauzer knows nothing but Meatybone. We both like it that way. I think God favors that approach, too.
My advice is if you have enough spare time to preach the Gospel to assorted frogs and mules and chickens, you should stop immediately and go out into the world and find a lost wretch who has never heard the Gospel and tell him the Good News of Christ's resurrection.
Life is short. Prioritize, man.
...blabbermouths of Spurgeon's mold don't.
That reminds me...how about molds? They're alive. Should we preach the Gospel to mold?