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Former Nixon aide Chuck Colson dies at 80
CBS News ^ | April 21, 2012 | Leigh Ann Caldwell

Posted on 04/21/2012 1:46:26 PM PDT by Kaslin

(CBS News) Chuck Colson, a former aide to Richard Nixon, evangelical leader, author and nonprofit founder, died Saturday at the age of 80.

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To: Kaslin

RIP.


21 posted on 04/21/2012 2:13:00 PM PDT by unkus (Silence Is Consent)
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To: Wally_Kalbacken
Why is that an "unfortunate quote?" Knowing of Colson's ministry it makes perfect sense.
22 posted on 04/21/2012 2:13:31 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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To: Kaslin

RIP. Happy reunion with The Church.


23 posted on 04/21/2012 2:14:43 PM PDT by the invisib1e hand (void where prohibited.)
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To: katiedidit1

He also did great things for the Catholic/Evangelical relationship. I’m Catholic, and I loved reading everything he wrote. He was orthodox all the way (and I think “big O” Orthodox liked him also).


24 posted on 04/21/2012 2:14:47 PM PDT by livius
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To: stephenjohnbanker
RIP Chuck

No question in my mind that Chuck Colson is now meeting the many souls that he and those working in his ministry, led to Christ and I am certain that the first words he heard after leaving this mortal coil were "well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of thy Lord".

Our loss is Heaven's gain.

May God be with his family and loved ones.

Good to see you Brother, hope your weekend is great.
25 posted on 04/21/2012 2:34:29 PM PDT by mkjessup (Finley Peter Dunne- "Politics ain't beanbag")
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To: Kaslin

RIP.


26 posted on 04/21/2012 2:40:18 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (If you like lying Socialist dirtbags, you'll love Slick Willard)
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To: Uncle Slayton

True to form, the AOL home page headline is “Watergate Figure, ‘Evil Genuis’ Dead at 80.”

RIP to a great Christian man.


27 posted on 04/21/2012 3:05:35 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia (Be careful of believing something just because you want it to be true.)
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To: Kaslin
I'll look forward to meeting Chuck in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ.....both as sinners saved by grace.

Prayers for God's comfort and peace for his family and loved ones.

28 posted on 04/21/2012 3:11:09 PM PDT by ohioWfan (Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
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To: mkjessup
Our loss is Heaven's gain.

Amen!

29 posted on 04/21/2012 3:12:55 PM PDT by ohioWfan (Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
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To: ohioWfan

I’ve listened to many of Breakpoint broadcasts, and read a couple of good books from him, including “The Good Life”, which I recommend to anyone. A real warrior with a strong Christian voice and intellect.

Rest in Peace,
— Joe


30 posted on 04/21/2012 3:33:38 PM PDT by Joe Republc
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To: Kaslin


1931 – 2012



Lord Jesus, rest Thy servant Charles with the saints.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.

31 posted on 04/21/2012 3:35:24 PM PDT by annalex (http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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To: Mrs. Don-o

Amen to that lovely prayer.


32 posted on 04/21/2012 3:36:11 PM PDT by georgialily
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To: livius

“He also did great things for the Catholic/Evangelical relationship. I’m Catholic, and I loved reading everything he wrote. He was orthodox all the way (and I think “big O” Orthodox liked him also).”

AMEN!!!


34 posted on 04/21/2012 3:41:14 PM PDT by SumProVita (Cogito, ergo...Sum Pro Vita. (Modified Decartes))
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To: Kaslin

One of the greatest witnesses regarding Christ’s redemption message.


35 posted on 04/21/2012 3:41:23 PM PDT by OwenKellogg (Charter Member of the Nut-job Conspiracy Theory Ping List)
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To: Kaslin

His life is a testimony to God’s redemption. It may be an urban legend but I read once that G Gordon Liddy said upon hearing that Chuck Colson had become a christian that Colson “would run over his gramma for Nixon I can only imagine what he’ll do for Jesus Christ”. I read that last week was the first time in a long time he spent Easter Sunday somewhere else other than prison. He usually worked with a prison fellowship group every Easter for many years. I recall seeing him on Crossfire in the early 80’s whern they had Pat Buchanan andTom Bradon was the liberal. Bradon was skeptical of Colson christian conversion but after that show was convinced his faith was real. Colson’s life is a testimony to God’s grace.


36 posted on 04/21/2012 4:06:10 PM PDT by fkabuckeyesrule (Lets institute SARAH-ia law in America!)
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To: livius
Well, they should say this about Colson:

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
(2 Corinthians 5:17)

37 posted on 04/21/2012 4:16:26 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All.)
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To: Kaslin

May his family be comforted knowing how many lives he touched and changed for the better. What a great example he set in life. RIP, Chuck.


38 posted on 04/21/2012 4:36:28 PM PDT by Girlene
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To: Kaslin

May he rest in peace. He was a man who truly devoted his life to doing God’s work on Earth.


39 posted on 04/21/2012 5:02:13 PM PDT by AuH2ORepublican (If a politician won't protect innocent babies, what makes you think that he'll protect your rights?)
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To: Joe Republc
A real warrior with a strong Christian voice and intellect.

Yes, indeed. And much needed in this messed up, leftist world.

He will be sorely missed!

40 posted on 04/21/2012 5:03:38 PM PDT by ohioWfan (Proud Mom of a Bronze Star recipient!)
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