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Rick Warren envisions coalition of faith [SPEECH TO MUSLIMS]
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/05/warren-envisions-coalition-of-faith/print ^ | 5 July 09 | Julia Duin

Posted on 07/05/2009 5:29:18 AM PDT by Blogger

The Washington Times Sunday, July 5, 2009 Rick Warren envisions coalition of faith Julia Duin (Contact) The Rev. Rick Warren, one of America's best-known evangelical Protestant pastors, pleaded with about 8,000 Muslim listeners on Saturday night to work together to solve the world's greatest problems by cooperating in a series of interfaith projects. "Muslims and Christians can work together for the common good without compromising my convictions or your convictions," Mr. Warren said during an evening session of the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) at the Washington Convention Center. "I am not interested in interfaith dialogue but interfaith projects," said the pastor of the 24,000-member Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., who is widely known for his bestseller "The Purpose-Driven Life." "Talk is cheap ... but love is something we do together," he added. "As the two largest faiths on this planet - more than 1 billion Muslims and 2 billion Christians - as Muslims and Christians, we must believe in this. As more than half the world, we must do something to model what it is to live in peace, to live in harmony." .

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: purposedriven; waarren
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1 posted on 07/05/2009 5:29:19 AM PDT by Blogger
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To: Terriergal

The Apostle Paul, one of Israel’s best-known evangelical pastors, pleaded with about 8,000 Baal Worshipper listeners on Saturday night to work together to solve the world’s greatest problems by cooperating in a series of interfaith projects.

“Baal Worshippers and Christians can work together for the common good without compromising my convictions or your convictions,” the apostle said during an evening session of the annual convention of the Pagan Society of North Israel (ISNA) at the Washington Convention Center....
The pastor, who usually dresses in informal Hawaiian shirts, arrived in a beige suit and yellow tie. He began his speech with the common Arabic greeting “Asalam alakum,” or “Peace Be Upon You.” the apostle said he was “deeply humbled and honored by this invitation,” then cracked a few jokes about his unworthiness in being there.

Although he is an evangelical pastor, the apostle was sparse in his mentions of Jesus and God...

Hmmmm. Somehow doesn’t sound quite right.


2 posted on 07/05/2009 5:31:16 AM PDT by Blogger (Sarah Palin 2012)
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To: Blogger
Oh sure...

First the boy-rapers and baby killers infiltrate the churches...now this.

3 posted on 07/05/2009 5:34:58 AM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (RATs...nothing more than Bald Haired Hippies!)
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To: Blogger

Sell out


4 posted on 07/05/2009 5:37:01 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: Blogger
The Apostle Paul, one of Israel’s best-known evangelical pastors, pleaded with about 8,000 Baal Worshipper listeners on Saturday night to work together to solve the world’s greatest problems by cooperating in a series of interfaith projects.

LOL! Nailed it!

5 posted on 07/05/2009 5:40:12 AM PDT by livius
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To: Blogger

Good luck with Rick.


6 posted on 07/05/2009 5:56:52 AM PDT by Rappini ("Pro deo et Patria.)
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Rick Warren is a jacka&&.


7 posted on 07/05/2009 5:58:32 AM PDT by autumnraine (Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose- Kris Kristoferrson)
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Oops, I meant good luck with that Rick, my tongue got in front of my eye tooth and I couldn’t see what I was saying, sorry.


8 posted on 07/05/2009 5:59:01 AM PDT by Rappini ("Pro deo et Patria.)
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>>”Muslims and Christians can work together for the common good without compromising my convictions or your convictions,”<<

Ugh.

I seem to remember the rhetorical question from Amos: “Can two walk together unless they be agreed?”


9 posted on 07/05/2009 6:00:06 AM PDT by ItsOurTimeNow ("Go now. Run along and tell your Xerxes that he faces Free Men here...not slaves.")
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"Muslims and Christians can work together for the common good without compromising my convictions or your convictions," Mr. Warren said during an evening session of the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) at the Washington Convention Center.

It's official: Rick Warren wants Christians to turn the other cheek while muslims behead them for not being ... muslim.

10 posted on 07/05/2009 6:01:23 AM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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Ah yes, the common good.

1Corinthians 2:1 - And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. (2) For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. (3) And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. (4) And my speech and my preaching [was] not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: (5) That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Perhaps Mr. Warrren is referring to the common good of his checking account, or perhaps the common good of having more influence on this earth. One thing I did not hear from the article was the uncommon good of Christ, and Him crucified. Rick Warren is a Bastor.
11 posted on 07/05/2009 6:09:59 AM PDT by AD from SpringBay (We deserve the government we allow.)
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Rick W. is no Christian. Suggesting that Islam and Christianity have a common goal is a slap in the face to all traditional Americans.


12 posted on 07/05/2009 6:11:47 AM PDT by Lion Den Dan
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No wonder B.O. likes this guy.


13 posted on 07/05/2009 6:14:47 AM PDT by Clink (The more you complain, the longer God lets you live.)
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Like I said......the first thing we need to do is convert them to Christianity.

If Warren doesn't agree with that then he should give up any leadership position in the church.

14 posted on 07/05/2009 6:36:38 AM PDT by BenLurkin ("A new Dark Ages made all the more terrible and prolonged by the sinister powers of science.")
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The rapture is getting closer each day. The Apostile Paul told Timothy how things would be in the last days. The implementation of the Climate Control bill passed illegally by the House when passed by the Senate will destroy economically the United States and shift the balance of power back to the Mediterian area.

But no matter how dark the future seems, the majority of voters in the United States have nothing fo fear. The messiah they annointed November 4, 2008 will save them.

Amrericans, on the other hand, have one thing to do if they wish to survive, i.e. continue living, stop obama before he stops them.


15 posted on 07/05/2009 6:36:47 AM PDT by sport
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To: usconservative

Went to the same school obamma lamma ding dong did?


16 posted on 07/05/2009 6:41:55 AM PDT by Joe Boucher
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To: BenLurkin

Right on the mark.


17 posted on 07/05/2009 6:44:38 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)
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Given the current state of affairs, RW is likely to do well with his new book, “The Purpose Driven Dhimmi.”


18 posted on 07/05/2009 6:47:38 AM PDT by niteowl77 (You wanted him, and now you have got him. I say, "Good day to you," America.)
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Rick Warren

Osama Bama 2 with Messiah Complex.


19 posted on 07/05/2009 6:47:52 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)
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..if this and his retraction of support for Prop 8 do not tell you what this guy is all about, nothing will—he has purpose and he is driven, but it is not historic Christianity he’s advancing...


20 posted on 07/05/2009 6:48:18 AM PDT by WalterSkinner ( In Memory of My Father--WWII Vet and Patriot 1926-2007)
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