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See I don't see it that way aspen. I go a little more Freudian and believe that it's ultimately a deeper power struggle based on worldview. The "right" argument is that life is given from God (see the Declaration for a precedent) and that is ultimately a bow to God as Creator. In effect, the...

Well let's try to clarify - can you explain the "church/preacher tax", then? And, with all due respect, if you try to relate it to a tithe, you're simply mistaken. Phoros means taxes/tribute. That, rather clearly, points to a government.

Yes the world is fallen, but what exactly are you trying to say? Seems like to me that threads like this are simply made to cause dissension in the ranks more than anything.

You're not sounding so moderate anymore aspen. ;)

Romans 13:1-7 HCSB Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God. So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God’s command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on...

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I think that's a fair statement in many ways about prayer. It's in the same spirit as worship morphing in a focal point of emotions and feelings as opposed to it being about God (ie: the music choice or charismatic speaker might get you caught up in a wave of emotion). I think that is certainly...

Scored a 91, do volunteers count? ;)

You're not going to get an exact, tangible, apportioned amount when it comes to this term. Essentially it's used to mean hearing a gospel where you don't actually have to do anything. It just gives you the warm and fuzzies when desired. I'd liken it somewhat to what Prentis often talks about...

This is not the place for a back-and-forth. To return to the OP, why don't we examine the quote in full light (taken from Wikiquote): In other words, acknowledge that you are a sinner and repent. Don't preach a false, feel-good gospel.

Your post made me think of this verse in the parable of the seeds: Luke 8:15 As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience. Keep in mind that this is speaking about the good soil. Even...

I don't know how someone can read the Bible and not be touched at some point by something completely relevant to his or her life. My caution here is to not get too simplistic with Scripture and make it either/or because God can speak through both - and He does often do that. The Bible is the...

Merry Christmas to everyone! Don't neglect to remember the reason for the season!

Merry Christmas! I don’t know what your Christmas has been like, but this year has been a unique one for my family! It’s been a rollercoaster of emotion – joy, sorrow, gain, loss, and so much more. The one thing that it all comes back to, though, is Jesus. This really is a time of year where...

That's a tough one, and I'm not going to pretend to explain it away with a simple all-knowing answer. However, I think the message of the book provides a hint, if not an outright answer. In all of the mess, what was most important to God? It begins in Job 38 - right here in fact where job is...

From what I understand, the drone was not shot down. The question swirls around whether it was a malfunction or very smart hack job with each side maintaining one way or the other. I don't know that we'll even know the answer, but I could see a hack job and I could see a malfunction since this...

How about this perspective Prentis? I'm about 6 months away from being a dad, so maybe this is coming up for a reason right now. When a child is born and raised, it's the parents job to make sure that child is taught what he or she needs to know. For the Christian, the most important thing is...

While reading through my Christian Post app, I came to this article by Chuck Colson. http://www.christianpost.com/news/the-imago-dei-and-liberalism-65106/ I really recommend reading the entire thing, but I will pick out a couple key points: As the article continues on to summarize, you end...

People keep talking about the Republican field of candidates, but I think the entire field on both sides is completely lacking for the past 3-4 elections. Romney is the establishment candidate, and chances are still strong he will win. He's the guy for pundits at most places like Fox News...

Belated welcome to CB, glad to have you with us!