Homosexuality and the News

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· McDonald's hears: 'I'm NOT lovin' it!'
Fed-up Christians protest in front of local restaurants... The corporate headquarters for McDonald's is hearing from store managers in California that customers are upset over the company's pro-homosexual advocacy and they aren't going to take it any longer.

· 'Doctor Who' Actor Meets Ex-Gay Preacher
For a BBC documentary, actor John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and Torchwood) goes on a journey to discover the origins of homosexuality, and meets ex-gay Christian pastor Ron Woolsey/Victor J Adamson, who claims to have become straight.

· Evangelists cleared of 'hate-crime' charges
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's ruling that homosexuals were illegally added to the list of groups protected under the Keystone State's so-called "hate crimes" law. Christians should oppose such laws through any means because trying to control a citizen's thoughts is both legally and morally wrong.

· San Francisco vs People of (which?) Faith
Employing the deception of standing for religious tolerance, San Francisco continues on its path of promoting the "New Faith" of "Homosexual Rights," in direct opposition to the US Constitution by publically advocating against the time honored beliefs of Christians (and other faith groups.) A legal challenge is filed.

· Boycott Organizers Protest Outside McDonald's Headquarters
Christian activist groups are pushing for support outside the worldwide McDonald’s headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill., to bring attention to a boycott against what they said was the chain’s record of continued support and endorsement of homosexuality.

· Pro-Gay Theology: 'Jesus Said Nothing About Homosexuality'
This is a great article that should help Christians begin to slow the hijacking of the Bible by those of the pro-gay agenda. It's also a good example of how to refute anti-biblical teaching in general. To some degree or another, Christians must learn apologetics, especially when the stakes are so high.

· AgainstWBC (Westboro Baptist Church)
Hello! I am the founder of the AgainstWBC channel on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/AgainstWBC), and now the founder of AgainstWBC's website!This is a site for Christian homosexuals, and explains the True Word of God. Please join us, and we can win. Join us in our fight.

· Anti-Gay Rep. Kern Targets Religious Groups
Okla. Rep. Kern repeats support for Christian values, against homosexuality

· "Tyson Homosexual" -- whoops.
The American Family Association obviously didn't foresee the problems that might arise with its strict policy to always replace the word "gay" with "homosexual" on the Web site of its Christian news outlet, OneNewsNow.

· Tyson Gay or Tyson homosexual?
The bizarre antics of the American Family Association with their site policy to replace the word "gay" with "homosexual" on their Christian news outlet, OneNewsNow led to the group's automated system changing the word gay

· Christian site sends Homosexual to Olympics
The American Family Association obviously didn't foresee the problems that might arise with its strict policy to always replace the word "Gay" with "homosexual" on the Web site of its Christian news outlet, OneNewsNow. The group's automated system for changing the forbidden word wound up publishing a story about a sprinter named "Tyson Homosexual"

· Cussing is the new thing in bigotry apparently
The Christian Defense Coalition is picketing ESPN. Why are they picketing ESPN? Because saying Jesus Christ in a less than loving manner and Goddamn is the equivalent of calling a black person a n*gger and a homosexual a f*ggot.

· Ravi Zacharias on Being Homosexual and Christian
Renounded scholar Dr. Ravi Zacharias answers this compelling question

· Big Macs fund training for homosexual activists
Investors, take note! And customers, too. Shun McDonalds; they "hate" you anyway because you are Christians.

· Christian site's ban on G word sends homosexual to olympics
The American Family Association obviously didn't foresee the problems that might arise with its strict policy to always replace the word "gay" with "homosexual" on the Web site of its Christian news outlet, OneNewsNow.

· Illinois Will Prosecute Brett VanAsdlen
Unresponsive to protest from across America, Illinois State’s Attorney Julia Rietz moves forward in “hate crimes” prosecution against Christian teen and scholarship athlete Brett VanAsdlen. On October 7th the State will present evidence for its accusation that Brett is a hate criminal for pushing over an accosting homosexual...

· Linda Harvey's 'Facts' About McDonalds
Linda P. Harvey claims to be a Christian operating a “Media Ministry.” Her website Mission America is self-decribed as “Learn the Truth about Homosexuality ... ” Most of the site seems to be dedicated to gay-bashing in one form or another. There is nothing there about helping the poor or downtrodden.

· The Christian Response to Homosexuality
Says, Ms. Price, author and founder, “my primary goal is to take a step towards bridging the gap separating the Homosexual and the Christian community.”

· Obama Out of Step?
Obama would be in perfect sink with the government of the old USSR or Communist China. Obama has nothing in common with the good citizens of the US. He claims to be a Christian but believes the exact opposite of what Scripture teaches. Christ is pro life, Obama pro death, Christ is against homosexual behavior,

· Gutless Christianity
You've got to be kidding! These pseudo-Christians who want to divert our attention from homosexuality/abortion and other evils are the same "Christians" who justified the slaughter of the Jews by the Nazis. Are there any men or women of Biblical conscience left in America?

· Christian or Muslim?
I am a Christian and I would never ever make the mistake of saying I am of some other religion. Maybe the truth was accidentally put forth. His actions would indicate that he is a Muslim rather than a Christian. No one who follows Christianity could ever support abortion, homosexual marriage, infanticide and say their are many ways to God.

· Save Me, Film Review of
David Mixner: "The film does not take the easy way and insult its viewers with predictable stereotypes of either Christians or homosexuals"

· Sarah Palin's church to straighten out those curly gays - 23
Sarah Palin attends Wasilla Bible Church, an evangelical Christian place of worship that speaks in tongues and attempts to de-gay homosexuals. (How about putting those tongues away, for starters?) A recent church bulletin- downloadable as a pdf- promoted a Sept. 13th Focus on the Family conference, "Love Won Out." The all-day affair promises:

· Homosexual Christianity?
Either I'm naive, or I just haven't been following the trends as closely as I should. I knew that there were issues within "the Church" regarding homosexual pastors and priests in the pulpit. Even some issues of closet sins of homosexuality (Ted Haggard). But I never knew the extent to which homosexuality was invading Christianity.

· Boltz shocks Christian community with homosexuality admission
Another misunderstanding. We all have strong, inappropriate urges. The idea is to resist them, NOT to embrace them. Homosexuality is no different than any other sin. Adultery, pride, hatred, all appeal to our nature. That doesn't make them right.

Do You Love Me More Than These?

These words were not spoken by lovers, but were asked by our Lord Jesus Christ as as stated in John chapter 21 verses 15 to 17.

Most Christians know about this story. Regrettably only a few really understand the meaning of what Christ said because of their failure to look closely at the words that Jesus Christ used.

The story begins with Jesus and Peter having dinner. During that time, Jesus asked Peter if he loved him to which Peter replied in the affirmative. Jesus told then told Peter to "feed my lambs."

After a little while, Jesus again asked the same question to Peter. Peter gave him the same answer. He was then told by Jesus to "Feed my sheep."

The third time around, Jesus ask Peter the same question. But this time instead of answering "yes" the verse says that "Peter was grieved" He then said to the Lord that "thou knowest." Jesus then instructed him to "Feed my sheep."

Most people believe that Peter was grieved because Jesus asked him three times if he loved him. But I doubt if that is the case.

In order to fully understand the passagewe have to take close look at the word "Love" as used here.

At the first instance, when Jesus asked Peter if he loved him, the word used by him is the koine greek word "agapao." In other words the intensity or weight of the love that Jesus was talking about is a pure or ideal kind of love, such love that would be willing to die for another person. In other words Jesus was asking Peter if he loved him so much to the extent that Peter would die for him.

Peter answered him "Yea Lord, thou knowest that I love thee." The word used here by Simon Peter is the greek word "Phileo" which only refers to a love with a lesser degree than agapao. Phileo is the word used for "brotherly love." Christ asked Peter if he loved him to the extent that he is willing to die for him, but Peter replied in the negative by offering only "brotherly love."

The second time around, Jesus asked Peter if he loved him using the same word "Agapao" to which Peter answered with the same word "Phileo."

However the third time Jesus Christ asked Peter if he loves him, instead of using the word "Agapao" Jesus used the word "Phileo." In other words Jesus Christ even questioned the brotherly love that Peter has for him. Jesus Christ was asking "Peter, are you sure that you even love me as a brother."

Now we can see the real reason why Peter was grieved. It was not because he was asked three times by Jesus if he loved him. Peter was grieved because even his brotherly affection for our Lord was questioned by no less than Jesus himself. Having no answer, Peter just humbly told the Lord that He knows everything already.

You can notice that in all three instances after Jesus asked Peter for his commitment of love, Jesus always asked him to do something for him. That is to feed his lamb and sheeps. We can see here that He was telling Peter that love must be translated into action and not just expressed by mere words.

The lesson that we can learn here is that we need to ask ourselves, do we truly love Christ. Do we love him to the extent that we are willing to give up our lives for him? We might not be able to fully understand this because we live in a free country and we are free to worship God. But what if we are tortured for Christ? Are we willing to die for His name ?

Thanks be to God that we do not have to be tortured for our faith to prove our love for him. All He ask of us is that we be good examples to other Christians, to disciple them and help them grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.


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Holy Spirit

I am so excited that the work week is coming to a close. This will allow me to spend more time on my new teaching series on the Holy Spirit. I have been saturating myself with teaching on this subject and can't wait to share it with you all. If you are in the area and want to meet with us, please feel free to email us (See the profile for the address.) We'd love to meet with you. Also, please note that we have added the Prayer Center finally! It includes devotionals as well. It's important that we support each other as members of the body of Christ. Take care.

Growing in Christ

It is a wonder to me that the modern church is capable of thinking so highly of itself. By all accounts we are so far from the mark it should cause us to question our spiritual state - but we persist in our delusion. Jesus stated that the Church would do greater works than He did. Why is it that we don't see that happening? The gifts of the Spirit are clearly stated to be around and functioning still. (We can discuss that if someone wants to.) Read our recent article "The ABC's of Christianity - Grow!" to find our ways we can grow as Christains.

It Is Finished - Sin is Gone

When Jesus was crucified He declared from the cross, “It is finished.” This phrase is more important than mainstream Christianity might grasp. It is the very foundation of Christianity.

When these words were uttered from the cross Jesus was declaring that the work He came to do was done; it was complete. Scholars call this the finished work of the cross, and it is very important to understand.

Before Jesus came sin caused man to exist in an unredeemed state, a condemned state. There was no means by which humanity could become un-condemned or forgiven. God is a just and holy God. Sin separates us from Him. Because we are sinful we cannot come into His presence without first having our sins removed.

In the Old Testament sin was “covered” by the blood of sacrifices through the Mosaic Law or the Law of Moses. The sacrifices allowed God to deal with us as if we were not utterly abject – but it was a compromise. It wasn’t a real fix. The sin was still there and we knew it and God knew it. It was just covered up – like a waiter in a restaurant covering a tattoo with a bandaid. The offense is still there. [Note: this is not a statement about tattoos. I have one myself.]

The real fix is to have our sin actually removed! That’s what Jesus came to do. He came to shed His blood, His perfect, human blood, to actually erase our sins. When He declared that it was finished, what He meant was that He had accomplished this. His blood was being given as a sacrifice for our sins.

Because of that sacrifice, God and man can be truly reconciled. Mankind’s sin can actually be erased by the perfect blood of Jesus Christ. No animal’s blood could ever do that.

Because sin was erased by the Blood of Jesus we say we are redeemed or bought back from corruption. We were utterly corrupted before, tainted, blemished, ruined. Jesus’ blood restores us to our former state, redeems us from corruption. When our sins are washed in His blood it makes us new again and justified before God. That’s what Christians call being “born again” and having “new life.” To be justified is to be made “just as if” we had never sinned. It means to be restored to a perfect state, just like we were before we sinned.

Now, it’s important to get that this sacrifice, this blood that was shed to erase our sins, to “cover it” forever from God’s sight, was shed for ALL sin. It was shed for you and for me and for everyone who will allow it to cleanse them. It was shed to cover sins I have committed and sins I have not yet committed. Sin is not a factor in the equation between us and God any longer because it is erased. It’s gone. It doesn’t exist any more. “It’s as far as the east is from the west.” All sin is now in God’s “sea of forgetfulness.” It’s gone. It is removed. It is finished.