"Bishop to rook five... man I hate these games of 'Giant Lifelike Chess.'"
Posted on 01/13/2009 5:27:19 AM PST by redstates4ever
Matthew 7:22-24 (New Living Translation)
22 On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’
23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’
Him & his getup posing w/his queer lover makes me gag. How can this sin be allowed to persist & perpetuate? Baffles the mind.
I love the big Gay Al covers on his book.
He seems to be careful about that in his real life as well.
Did you notice that neither of these “gay” people have any semblance of a smile on their faces?
There seem to be at least three minsters in this inauguration.
This gay guy
Rev Joseph Lowery
Rick Warren
That’s Ian McKellen there! (big gay actor)
In the first picture, Vicki Gene is posing with a cell phone in front of Lambeth Conference store. As usual, Vicki Gene is being a bit disingenuous because the picture gives the appearance he is a legitimate attendee at the once a decade conference of worldwide Anglican bishops. He was NOT invited to this conference and was not given seat and voice at the conference proceedings. He did; however, have a booth nearby-by where he could lobby people and try to market the homosexuals in the church position.
Explain to me exactly what wrong I have done, otherwise why the hostility?
Please explain how this mans teachings would be accepted by any orthodox Christian? Would the Patriarch of Constantinople, or Holy Father of Rome agree with any of it? Would any of the ancient Fathers of the Church agree? Quote me a text from St. Athanasius, St. Benedict, St Chrysostom, St Ambrose or any other Father that would correct me in my error.
I was quoting Jesus in my last statement. Please explain how HE is incorrect?
You find nothing wrong with this man, yet you find everything wrong with what I say? How was I being a “prophet” in anything I wrote? I was not speaking with any authority and I humbly apologize if it came across as such.
I am nothing if it were not for God’s mercy.
The heroin addict Bishop wasn’t available.
1. You are under no obligation to accept this man’s teachings,sexuality,or anything else about him.
2. That said, consider that he is as God made him,and that he may yet serve His purpose in some manner beyond easy mortal comprehension.
3. His obvious and open sexuality make him an easy target for derision and scorn; but, if you love and serve God as you evidently seek to do,the parable of the (much-scorned) Good Samaratin (sp?)should come to mind, and cause you to consider your response rather carefully.
4. Why not wait to see what his prayer is before condemning it a priori ?
1. So no one should ever argue against his teachings? Stand up to his errors in teaching? Whether I choose to accept his teachings or not is not the question. Should I not argue for the Faith with an Atheist? Satanist? He has made his sexuality the central point of his existence. If that is non-debatable than what is?
2. God made him a man. No one should try and correct him even though he is going down the wrong path? Should Christ have not told the prostitute to “Go and sin no more”? I hope he repents and joins the church once again. Until that happens, can you honestly say he’s serving His purpose other than being a warning to the orthodox?
3. I fail to see any connection between this subject and the Good Samaratin parable. You apparently are more concerned about treating this man nicely because of his chosen sexuality than you are in providing instruction and correction where error has occurred.
4. I wasn’t condemning his prayer. I have no right too. With that said I would hope his prayer would be more along the lines of: “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner”. Somehow, I doubt it will be such.
Are you a member of his congregation ? Privy to his teachings ?? If not, how are they conveyed to you ???
The Good Samaritin ( I finally looked up the spelling ) was despised on sight by the decent Israelites - yet proved to be closer to God’s will than they were.
I really don’t care about his sexuality. It poses no threat to me or mine ; and, by its very nature, limits his influence on others .
I take it you wish to correct and instruct him.
Fine. Let him that is without sin cast the first stone.
He wants it both ways. Inevitably someone pays for that sort of lifestyle and he’ll pay for his in eternity.
Feel free to PM me. Given my complete lack of PC humor, I do not think I will be offended.
Looking at all the pictures posted, I couldn’t help but notice that his mouth is wide open a lot. I Wonder if that implies anything?
"Bishop to rook five... man I hate these games of 'Giant Lifelike Chess.'"
By being a public figure I don’t need to be a member of his congregation. He conveys his thoughts to everyone publicly.
You do not know the parable of the Good Samaritin. It’s about the willingness of others to offer assistance no matter who they are. I shouldn’t offer assistance because someone is gay?
I do not have authority to correct or instruct him.
Since you are trying to shut my arguments down using the famous “cast the first stone” argument please refer to the entire quote:
Matt 7:2-5 “For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged [if we judge with an evil heart or dark intent, His judgment of us will reflect it; if we judge nobly and honestly, His judgment of us will reflect that, too], and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you [if we use extremes or exaggerations or other unfair means, our judgment will reflect it]. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye [point out his sins, “minor” in Jesus’ example here] and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye [our own sins, even and especially those we will not admit, magnified by our selective blindness]? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ [tell him of his “minor” sins] when all the time there is a plank in your own eye [that there are greater or the same sins in our own lives which we do nothing about or think we are above]? You hypocrite* [pointing out the sins of others while by pretense we think of ourselves as above sin], first take the plank out of your own eye [sincerely ask the Lord for forgiveness and learn and live the Truth and Light by His Word], and then you will see clearly [be in a righteous position] to remove the speck from your brother’s eye [to judge and to help him out of his bondage to sin].”
Christ wants you to be orthodox in your faith before you even attempt to assist (not judge, I never judged him) others in their faith. Are we not to assist others when they go astray in the Faith?
That statement gets used by individuals who do not understand scripture in it’s totality.
Matt 7:6 says. “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs
How are we to know what is valuable (Faith) if we do not discern or judge what is right or wrong?
You are more than welcome to your opinion;however,I don’t see how you are forced to share the Gay One’s thoughts.
If you don’t want to see him-don’t watch. Don’t listen. Don’t read his words.
If you’re like most of us, preserving your own soul is just about all the task anyone can handle.
Worry about that-and let God sort the rest out.
If you imagine God needs your help -or mine - in doing so,you may have more of a burden than you had realized.
In any event,let us pray God is kind enough to guide our journey ; and may His blessings be upon you !
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