Moderators lazarus Posted October 5, 2005 Moderators Posted October 5, 2005 I am encouraged to see that some SDA's can still see the reality of what's happening in America From AT today by Keith Burton. I believe that the devil is happier now than he has been in a long time. Why? Some very high-profile people who profess to be agents of Christ have turned out to be his staunchest ambassadors. Those who have had occasion to watch TBN [Trinity Broadcasting Network] have been bombarded with sermons extolling President Bush as the vengeful hand of God against Moslem infidels. It is no secret that many of the celebrity preachers have replaced prophetic preaching with political platitudes as they spread patriotic propaganda from their predatory pulpits. Beguiled by the noose of nationalistic narcissism, some TV evangelists have exchanged the vision of the Kingdom for the American dream. The most recent assault against the gospel was launched by Pat Robertson who called on the government to arrange the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. In response to this deadly fatwa issued by such an influential Christian cleric, Venezuelan Vice-President Jose Vicente Rangel has requested that the United States government take action to prosecute Robertson for inciting terror. After all, Moslem imams who make similar statements about western leaders are denounced as terrorists and placed on notice. However, the official government spokesperson afforded him first amendment protection, denouncing his venomous words but claiming that he had a right to voice his opinion. Sadly, most of his audience–which numbers in the millions–have been so brainwashed by his rhetoric, that they probably believe he is speaking for God. =45&tx_ttnews[backPid]=1&cHash=fe30f06a3...Hash=fe30f06a3a Quote Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Einstein
jasd Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 Well, seems that Mr Burton also has opinions. It seems that he is also capable of utilizing rhetoric -- though more tentatively than does Mr Robertson -- and more caustically. >>…the Kingdom...<< 2 Sam 7:10 Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; (Nathan delivering a message from Gd to King David) >>…the American dream.<< Some see Ame (Gd’s) rica (Kingdom)… Quote
Moderators Bravus Posted October 5, 2005 Moderators Posted October 5, 2005 Hmm, God's Kingdom is more unfair than I expected... Quote Truth is important
jasd Posted October 5, 2005 Posted October 5, 2005 If one believes that the body, soul, and spirit of those who couldn't 'get it together' in their relatively short existance on this plane are consumed in the lake of fire and dispensed with for eternity... then one has no idea how unfair. But then, that's the human perspective Quote
Dr. Shane Posted October 6, 2005 Posted October 6, 2005 There are radicals on both sides. The devil doesn't care which extreame he pushes us too. He is happy if we drownd or thirst to death. Only on the middle ground is their safety. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
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