Dennis Prager made an interesting statement today in a different context. There’s no word for those who put down Christianity. There’s antisemetism, homphobe and a host of other labels for those against almost everything under the sun, but no word for those against Christians.
Why is it that my voice always seems to be loudest when I am saying the dumbest things?
Perhaps it was just me, but the article left what I believe to be a misperception. When it says “silence will be interpreted as disapproval,” the original pamphlet was referring to a specific situation when a person comes to you in private and “comes out of the closet.” Your reaction to their coming out should not include mere silence. The article made it seem like the pamphlet was saying everyone has to proactively come out and say publicly that they support the GLBT agenda or they would be viewed as disapproving.
Overall, it is still very chilling, but not quite as jarring as it initially appeared.
------- Greg Long, Ed.D. (SBTS)
Pastor of Adult Ministries Grace Church, Des Moines, IA
Adjunct Instructor School of Divinity Liberty University
I was disappointed by the tone of the article. I think that there were adequate ways of expressing his disagreement without resorting to highly inflammatory sarcasm and rhetorical questioning. I think Christians have an obligation to express the truth with love…something I feel was perhaps lacking from the post. He does not seem to have any intent on righting a wrong or making positive change. He merely wants to rant a little bit and ramp up the crowd a little bit more.
I would guess that the author is reading a little bit between the lines to accentuate his point. The point might be “chilling” but the delivery is way off. Name-calling, sarcasm, hyperbole, and logical fallacies are common on the middle school playground, but rarely effective for having a positive influence on society.
May Christ Be Magnified - Philippians 1:20 Todd Bowditch
The article was at Townhall which is primarily a political soundingboard. I am not confident the argument was meant to be Christian rather constitutional with miralists and Christians in view.
The fact that DOJ believes it has the liberty and duty to force people to make such affirmations is the daunting breach and should be met with lawsuits as soon as possible.
It is chilling and there is no way to nuance one’s way out of it. For believers to be outspoken against the unnatural and sinful practice of homosexuality, there will be a price to pay. Believers in the secular workplace will eventually be forced by government to give silent approval or verbal affirmation. The most loving thing one can tell a practicing homosexual is that Christ died for their sin and that with repentant faith they can turn from sin to Christ and be redeemed. The world will never agree that the true gospel is the truth spoken in love. Some so-called Christians don’t even buy it. Dr. Snoeberger’s recent article on sanctification is apropos here.
Discussion
NewChilling. Simply, Chilling.
Chilling. Simply, Chilling.
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NewDennis Prager made an
Dennis Prager made an interesting statement today in a different context. There’s no word for those who put down Christianity. There’s antisemetism, homphobe and a host of other labels for those against almost everything under the sun, but no word for those against Christians.
Why is it that my voice always seems to be loudest when I am saying the dumbest things?
NewChurch History
If I remember my church history correctly, the word used by those against preaching Christ & sharing the gospel was ‘Christians.’
NewPerhaps it was just me, but
Perhaps it was just me, but the article left what I believe to be a misperception. When it says “silence will be interpreted as disapproval,” the original pamphlet was referring to a specific situation when a person comes to you in private and “comes out of the closet.” Your reaction to their coming out should not include mere silence. The article made it seem like the pamphlet was saying everyone has to proactively come out and say publicly that they support the GLBT agenda or they would be viewed as disapproving.
Overall, it is still very chilling, but not quite as jarring as it initially appeared.
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Greg Long, Ed.D. (SBTS)
Pastor of Adult Ministries
Grace Church, Des Moines, IA
Adjunct Instructor
School of Divinity
Liberty University
NewI went back a looked again,
I went back a looked again, and I was still just as jarred.
Why is it that my voice always seems to be loudest when I am saying the dumbest things?
NewAgree
This article was posting as a filing a while back, but it is worth re-visiting.
Tyler is a pastor in Olympia, WA and works in State government.
Newhmm
I was disappointed by the tone of the article. I think that there were adequate ways of expressing his disagreement without resorting to highly inflammatory sarcasm and rhetorical questioning. I think Christians have an obligation to express the truth with love…something I feel was perhaps lacking from the post. He does not seem to have any intent on righting a wrong or making positive change. He merely wants to rant a little bit and ramp up the crowd a little bit more.
I would guess that the author is reading a little bit between the lines to accentuate his point. The point might be “chilling” but the delivery is way off. Name-calling, sarcasm, hyperbole, and logical fallacies are common on the middle school playground, but rarely effective for having a positive influence on society.
May Christ Be Magnified - Philippians 1:20 Todd Bowditch
NewThe article was at Townhall
The fact that DOJ believes it has the liberty and duty to force people to make such affirmations is the daunting breach and should be met with lawsuits as soon as possible.
My blog: http://thepedestrianchristian.blogspot.com/
NewIt is chilling and there is
It is chilling and there is no way to nuance one’s way out of it. For believers to be outspoken against the unnatural and sinful practice of homosexuality, there will be a price to pay. Believers in the secular workplace will eventually be forced by government to give silent approval or verbal affirmation. The most loving thing one can tell a practicing homosexual is that Christ died for their sin and that with repentant faith they can turn from sin to Christ and be redeemed. The world will never agree that the true gospel is the truth spoken in love. Some so-called Christians don’t even buy it. Dr. Snoeberger’s recent article on sanctification is apropos here.
Pastor Mike Harding