Posted on 03/27/2002 10:38:26 AM PST by malakhi
I've reviewed the critiques and suggestions from Thread 2, have incorporated those I could, and have come up with the following Topic list. One point that was questioned by a number of people were the names of the Denominational Topics categories. I have tried to stay with names that are in common use, and/or are preferred by members of those groups. If you suggested a change here and I did not put it in place, that is probably why.
What I would like to do is to have all interested parties vote a straight up or down on the topics as they stand. If over half of the voters oppose the present list, then we'll reopen it for further changes. If the majority is in favor of the present list, then this is what we'll go with. Keep in mind that additions to the list are always possible down the road.
I will be offline from sunset tonight until Saturday night for the first two days of Passover and then for Shabbat. That will give everyone a chance to weigh in and vote. I'll tally the votes Saturday night, and let Jim Robinson know the results.
Thanks for your participation and the many great suggestions!
General Topics
Activism Opportunities to make your voice heard. Apologetics Defense of doctrine. Current Events Religion or religion-related news of the day. Ecumenism Pertaining to discussion, cooperation and understanding among denominations. History History of religion, religion and secular history, tradition, sacred texts. Humor If at first you don't succeed, don't skydive. Ministry/Outreach Pastoral issues, proselytization, missions. Moral Issues Abortion, divorce, sexuality, social justice, ethics. Prayer Requests for prayer, articles about prayer, spirituality. Religion & Culture Religious critique of secular culture, influence of religion on culture. Religion & Politics Church/state issues, legislation, court cases, 1st amendment, the political process. Religion & Science Creation, evolution, ethical issues posed by scientific advances. Theology Nature of God and religious truth, rational inquiry into religious questions. Worship Methods of worship, liturgy, communal prayer.
Denominational Topics This is not intended to be a complete list, but rather to indicate broad categories. Catholic Latin rite, Eastern rites. Charismatic Christian Assemblies of God, pentacostalism, charismatic movement. Eastern Religions Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Taoism. Evangelical Christian Baptist, sola scriptura, non-denominational, independent fundamentalist Bible believers. Islam Sunni, Shiite, Sufism, Wahhabism. Judaism Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Karaite. Mainline Protestant Anglican, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Unitarian, UCC. Orthodox Christian Greek, Russian, Armenian, Antiochian etc. Other Christian 7th Day Adventist, Churches of God, Messianic Christians, LDS, etc. Other non-Christian Baha'i, Zoroastrianism, animism, Wicca, etc. Skeptics/Seekers Agnosticism, atheism, secular humanism, etc.
Actually I never used the term about father..I said he was calling them out..1) the thought of the nazies never entered my head 2)I did not know Fathers history..It was some lousy humor I admit....
Now you can call me a liar if you choose ,but God knows the truth in this...I did not apologize because I intended no harm to the father. I am sorry he mistook what I said as intending harm...but one thing you should know about me Brian is I am truthful..and you should also know from past conversations I try to be respectful ..I have avoided conversations with you at your request..
If someone had FRmailed me and told me fathers history I would have written to him.....but instead the army came out in force..
My religion or me? I ask lots of questions. If you believe it you should be glad for an opportunity to explain it.
I will pray intensely for you to receive God's richest blessings and most tender mercies.
May our divine Saviour who took on human flesh and died upon the cross to take away the sins of the world pour out upon you his peace and power that you may grow day by day into his likeness and stature.
Regards,
Elijah+
How about foul language and cursing?..........I guess it just depend who's mouth they come from huh?
Pray..
I will pray intensely for you to receive God's FREE GIFT of salvation to be saved through personal faith in and relationship with Christ ALONE apart from baptism and the other sacraments.
May our divine Saviour who took on human flesh and died upon the cross to take away the sins of the world open your heart.
Regards,
BigMack
See there is the problem..Mac also posted a blessing..A blessing that we all need to pray for each other...
Thank you for the vow of prayer for me. I already have an intensely personal faith and relationship with Jesus that has been deepened, enriched, renewed and sustained by the gift of the sacraments, His Word written, and by fellowship in his Holy Church. I would never want to be apart from the rich gifts of grace Our Lord Jesus Christ imparts.
May our divine Saviour who took on human flesh and died upon the cross to take away the sins of the world open your heart.
Yes and Amen to that. Pray that Jesus may open my heart to love you with the love He has for you.
In Christ,
elijah+
It was a prayer of hope for Elijah.
You are doing a great job of directing people into the Catholic Church.
If I throw a stick, will you leave?
BigMack
No, but it would be more honest of you to do so.
How about never? Is never good for you?
BigMack
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins
save us from the fires of hell
lead all souls to heaven
especially those in most need of thy mercy.
Amen.
Jesus I know that I am a sinner. I believe that you died on the cross for MY sin.I believe you paid a price I could never pay,and that if I were the only one ever born You still would have died just for me. I confess my sin and turn from that sin..I ask you now to forgive me . I thank you for dying for my sins and being my Savior. I give you my Life!
I suppose so
RNmomof7 states: I ask lots of questions. If you believe it you should be glad for an opportunity to explain it.
The please Biblically respond to my questions.
(1) Can John Calvin be Scripturally justified for murdering Michael Servetus?
(2) Does a murderous hate, according to Scripture, render one spiritually unable to accurately interpret the Scriptures?
(3) Can a murderer be saved according to Rev. 21:8 & 1Jn3:10?
Before you target my post as hateful, consider that"I ask lots of questions. If you believe it you should be glad for an opportunity to explain it"
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