You write good articles. I applaud.

and I agree with you.

peace.

Hey, thanks!

With respect, I think the CT articles make their points more convincingly than you do. Is "the only good Christian" according to Bono, a Christian who shares Bono's political agenda, social concerns and cultural values? But, rather than Fisking this whole post, I want to thank you for providing the link to the articles. Food for thought...

I guess it's what you define as a church. If it's a building or an institution, who needs it? But if it's being committed to other fellow strugglers on the journey, there's no replacement for that.

Did Bono have a political agenda in his tour? Absolutely. Does that agenda line up with the teachings and person of Christ? Absolutely. But how many of the expectations, many of them political in nature, propagated both intentionally and by osmosis by evangelical church culture, as to what a Christian is or is not supposed to be line up nearly as well with Christ's message?

hazy dave speculates as to what "the only good christian" might be to bono without any quotes from bono, or any evidence that these are his opinions. bono is extremely self-effacing about his faith. on larry king, he called himself a "bottom-of-the-barrel, need to practice a whole lot more" christian. bono's point is that jesus stressed explicitly a preferential concern for the poor and bono doesn't see how the church could miss that. i don't either

bono is a good christian an thoose who say other wise have a hazy view of the meaning of the word christianity.

This is idle talk. Idle talk is a sin. Whatever you write, give God the glory and praise due to His name. Your teachings are false. If there is one rotten apple on the tree, will the entire tree collapse? I think not!

Jesus Christ is the head of the Church. If all people were to think in your false logic, the nations would be godless! How can you, a man who supposedly but so comfortably in sin write in the name of God, and say
'But church attendance is a construct of man, a social convention, not explicitly required by Jesus, or even Paul or Peter.'

Did God not tell Moses how to construct His temple so how can you say that it is a construct of man? Did Jesus not break the bread and give to his disciples in remembrance of him? Did not the Holy Spirit enrapture the hearts of Jesus' followers when it was promised after Jesus' resurrection? These are but a few examples of God bending low to earth so that He may be honored, so that He may show us His love and mercy, and reveal His truths.

By the grace of God given to me, much is expected and when I hear of false teachings from supposed Christians as yourself, it makes me angry!

Now God may judge me for having been angry and what He does is His will, I fear God rather than man, woman, beast, or child, spirit or demon, because ultimately He will judge each and everyone of us when the veil is disclosed and the truth is revealed.

Let me tell you something. I was thrown by a demon in a nightmare against the walls, I woke up dizzy, and I prayed to God to let me rest. I prayed to Archangel Michael for help and I held my crucifix beside me and I was disturbed.

But guess what?

For the little sleep I had, I went to Church this morning at the 10:30am mass. I did not care for the Church's sins, nor did I care to think what it should or should not do, that is the priest or pastor's work. But I prayed for them, that they may know the truth. And I prayed that any evil spirits leave the Church for as Paul stated,

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places."

There are occults and satan worshipers out there, this is what I believe to be the worst of all sins, however, Jesus said anyone who blasphemes the Spirit of God will never be forgiven.

Please be on guard against evil for your soul's sake, because we are in the last days.

Oh I pray for better sleep tonight, as I fear the demons will try to tempt me and hurt me, but God will permit only of what I can handle.

This is happening because the evil ones know that I am a force to reckon with, God is on my side, he watches over me and I pray He alleviates my soul.

For your soul's sake, before you sleep examine your conscience, ask God to reveal to you any sins against Him so that He may fill those stains with His mercy and love. Pray to be faithful to Him, love Him with all your might and He will show you His ways if you are sincere. I had to stop sinning so that God may merely bend low for me. He has done much for me but there is still work to do.


Pray, pray, pray, make peace with God, know that Jesus loves us all. I did not deserve any grace..I was a bully in elementary school, I stole many things from people when I was child till I was in high school, I cursed God, I blamed Him for my own stupidity, I dreamed with passions of lust of women, I dishonored my parents for too long, I cursed a teacher to her face, I can go on and on. This was my old self, I fell from the faith but I am holding on as tight as I can.

Christians if not out of love for God, they have an obligation to go to Church. Pray to God to help you find a Church that He knows is best for you, hopefully He answers your prayer that you may find comfort there.

Its not easy to go hard on the innocent and easy on the guilty. Your guilty of false teachings just as I was guilty of the temptations of lust so pray to God first.

I cannot say no more, I am weary.