http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/activism-religion/ en-us Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:30:37 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2050682/posts Critics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often seek to point out differences between the various accounts which Joseph Smith gave of his First Vision. In defense of their position that the Prophet changed his story over a six year period (1832 to 1838) they claim that the earliest followers of Joseph Smith either didn’t know about the First Vision, or seem to have been confused about it. Comparison to Paul's vision Paul the apostle gave several accounts of his vision of the resurrected Lord while on the road to Damascus. Like Joseph Smith's account of the... Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research (FAIR) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2050682/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:30:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2048642/posts Everyone, There is a new political action committee that claims the 25th chapter of Matthew in the Bible as its own. I've posted my thoughts on this to their very own Facebook network. http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=17292483021&topic=5751Please have a look and see if you can help provide counterarguments to the blowback that will inevitably result. Thanks for your help. Facebook: Matthew 25 Network, www.Matthew25.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2048642/posts#comment Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:37:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2047191/posts If you and your church are called by His Name, you qualify!! Our goal is, at the very least, one church in each state! Will your church represent your state? We are coming together as Methodists, Baptists, Pentecostals and any Bible believing church to to get on our faces, fast, pray and seek God for our families, cities and nation! It was once a common thing in our early nation for our Presidents to call us together for a time of prayer and fasting! Each church is free to organize their fast as they choose! Each church is encouraged to... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2047191/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:45:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2042763/posts I have watched with intense interest over the last several years the direction that America is headed. The title of this article is called, The Arrogant Liberal. But the fact is, the subject matter not only applies to those on the left who have decided to spit in Gods face, but to those on the right who have joined them in their move to push America into a politically correct society. Let me say this before I go on. There as been an attempt by those on the left to pass hate crime legislation that is completely aimed at Christians... youchoose2008.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2042763/posts#comment Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:15:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2041759/posts This animated video, with a flowery and busy hummingbird scene has been created to inspire others to get busy for the Lord Jesus and what His will is for their lives. The Scriptures given are taken from the King James Version of the New Testament and the verses are Hebrews 11:6, Luke 2:49 and Romans 12:2. The music is an instrumental of the hymn, “I Need Thee Every Hour”. YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2041759/posts#comment Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:16:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2036111/posts This video is about a true story that happened in the late 60's. My wife and I were visiting a small town called Chepachet R.I on Tanyard Lane. The song of the video is, “Jesus Come In The Midst” sung by Evangelist Ezekiel Cash. YouTube Video http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2036111/posts#comment Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:27:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2035258/posts Vatican City, Jun 23, 2008 / 09:46 am (CNA).- In anticipation of the beginning of the Pauline Year next Saturday, the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff announced today that celebrations of the Apostle will commence with Vespers. The Roman basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls will host the celebration of first Vespers at 6 p.m. on Saturday June 28, which is the eve of the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. Pope Benedict XVI will preside at the Vespers ceremony to launch the Pauline Year. The ceremony will be attended by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and by... CNA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2035258/posts#comment Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:58:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2034347/posts Given a choice, would you purchase safe, ethically acceptable alternatives to Aborted Fetal Vaccines? Vote in Children of God for Life's poll... Would you prefer Aborted Fetal Vaccines? Other Sources? Is cost a factor? There is a new biotech firm willing to provide what you want. Help determine the market potential for morally acceptable vaccines and medical products! Vote Now In the New Poll! Brand new on the website June 20th www.cogforlife.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2034347/posts#comment Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:36:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2029434/posts Temetum Per Occasionem. If it is true that the Holy Spirit works in each and every baptized person, then what is the role of the individual believer when something contrary to the Gospel of Jesus is preached in a faith community? Is it to sit idly and say nothing? Is it to walk out and come no more? Or is it to confront and open dialogue in search of truth? Is it not a sad commentary that no one in a congregation is willing to question, to perhaps object, or at least seek clarification? Are members of such a congregation... Temetum Per Occasionem http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2029434/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:00:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2028744/posts Algeria Muslim body slams Christian evangelistsSun 1 Jun 2008, 7:22 GMTALGIERS (Reuters) - Algeria hit back on Saturday at foreign accusations minority Christians are harassed, saying Protestant evangelicals were secretly trying to divide Algerians to colonise the mainly Muslim north African country.http://africa.reuters.com/top/news/usnBAN130142.html   The Rising Threat of Revolutionary Islam in Algeria A radical Islamic victory in Algeria would pose significant long-term threats to US interests in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Muslim world ...http://www.heritage.org/Research/Africa/BG1060.cfm   2 bombings near Algerian capital wound 6 peopleThe Associated Press - Jun 4, 2008Algeria's Islamic militants have mounted increasing attacks over the past... reuters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2028744/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:16:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2027384/posts WASHINGTON (CNS) -- With the two major parties' nominees for president apparently decided and attention turning to their vice-presidential choices, an old question inevitably arises in certain circles -- how to corral the "Catholic vote" in November. But the topic is being met with increasing skepticism by some who believe American Catholics base their votes on nearly as many factors as there are American Catholics. "Politicians and media people love to think there is" a Catholic vote, said John Farina, an associate professor of religious studies at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. "And the political parties are always able... CNS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2027384/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:56:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2024847/posts Over the last several years America has sustained a rash of what has been affectionately termed by the media as “Christian Bashing”. Not really on the scale of a huge social issue, Christian Bashing has been treated as though it were on the level of bashing folks who don’t like broccoli or prefer skim milk in their Espresso rather than whole milk. This is inaccurate. Christianity is a slap in the face to Marxism and Socialism because it receives and obeys an authority higher than Government dictates. Christianity stands in the way of the imposition of Socialistic principals associated with... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2024847/posts#comment Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:48:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2021450/posts Islamic bigotry toward non-Muslims: pundits proclaim that Osama bin Laden''s fanatical followers do not practice `true'' Islam. But what exactly is the difference between `moderate'' and `militant''? http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_0199-1368396_ITM[ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1571/is_4_18/ai_82651661 ] Oct 2, 2007 ... Islamic Bigotry http://frontpagemagazine.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=FBC2142D-4A38-4B4C-9C0B-4B0AA4CF3822 Arab racism, Islamic bigotry and discriminatory practices are the most divisive issues in the Sudan because they are the major factors in the ... http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article21799 Indonesia: Sucking Up To Islamic BigotsApr 16, 2008 ... Armed Forces of the World: BMD Focus: BrahMos for Israel ... the government goes through the motions of giving in to Islamic bigots. ... http://www.strategypage.com/qnd/indones/articles/20080416.aspx Rousing Muslim bigotry....The Muslim... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2021450/posts#comment Mon, 26 May 2008 15:02:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2021151/posts For those of you that do not know me, my name is Paul Geraci. I am a member of Hope Episcopal Church, the succesor church to St Michael's and Incarnation Episcopal Churches. I began attending St Michael’s Episcopal Church in February 2005. A bit of background is in order. I am a cradle Episcopalian, baptized and confirmed at Trinity Episcopal Church in Houston, who in 1970, at the age of 15 left the Episcopal Church and spent the following 35 years seeking answers. At times during this journey my professed beliefs have varied from atheist to agnostic to nominal Roman... Vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2021151/posts#comment Sun, 25 May 2008 20:25:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2018662/posts LDS, of course, is short for the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. The LDS church is making a concerted effort to dominate the Internet search engines. As the LDS Church knows, there is a line of anti-Mormon material out there. So, Mormon missionaries, Mormon colleges, Mormon blogs, etc. are being urged to write as much as they can on the Internet so that terms such as LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, Joseph Smith, etc. when searched on, will list websites favorable to Mormonism. In other words, they're trying to flood the Internet with pro-Mormon information. Of course, the problem with... Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2018662/posts#comment Tue, 20 May 2008 15:28:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2017755/posts I would like to say thank you to the Religion Modererator for the Ecumenic threads. I know it is additional work, and hard to moniter. For me, I find it nice to able to read about other peoples beliefs without needing to correct attacks on my beliefs. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2017755/posts#comment Sun, 18 May 2008 20:03:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2016915/posts All, Mission To The World, the PCA's international ministry, has issued an appeal for funds to aid in the relief of Myanmar cyclone victims. I know that most of us have heard stories about countries and large relief agencies having their hands tied, but God will provide a way for His church to break through manmade barriers. _________________________________________________________________ Horrifying and harrowing stories are emerging in the aftermath of the catastrophic tropical cyclone that devastated much of already poverty-striken Myanmar. Reuters News is reporting as many as one million people left homeless. No one really knows how high the death toll... MTW http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2016915/posts#comment Fri, 16 May 2008 16:03:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2016714/posts Up Next: watch the promo May 18, 2008 on WGVU-TV West Michigan:#820 Christians in the Courtroom Witnesses place their hand on the Bible before they testify: how would principles from that Bible play out if it were actually opened up and applied? Would prosecutors be arguing for forgiveness? Stephen Bloom, attorney with Irwin & McKnight law firm in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and author of The Believer's Guide to Legal Issues, wonders with host Karen Saupe how empty courtrooms might become. Inner Compass is a television interview show that explores how people make their decisions about ethical, religious, and social justice issues.... Calvin College - Inner Compass http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2016714/posts#comment Fri, 16 May 2008 05:08:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2016378/posts Des Moines, IA (LifeNews.com) -- Iowa-based St. Ambrose University, a Catholic college, is under fire from pro-life advocates in the Midwestern state for honoring an abortion advocate. The school awarded what one pro-life group called "one of Iowa’s most notorious abortion activists" with an honorary degree. At the St. Ambrose graduation ceremony on Sunday, school officials handed an honorary degree to Margaret (“Maggie”) Tinsman, a former state senator in Iowa from 1989-2006. Tinsman received an “Honorary Doctor of Public Services” by the St. Ambrose Board of Directors. That came despite a strongly pro-abortion voting record, including opposing a measure that... LifeNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2016378/posts#comment Thu, 15 May 2008 16:39:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2011527/posts Hi all, several years ago those of you who were around FR might remember a band of young rocker brothers who did a song "Hateful Lies" that skeweed Michael Moore. Well, the band is still around, and has just released a music video for its new song "Westboro", inspired by the lunacy of the WBC. We thought some of you might be interested, if so the video can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD0oSIyBUBQ. If you like their music video, let them know please, they have a myspace at http://www.myspace.com/attilahuns. FYI, here are the lyrics: Westboro, words and music by Andrew O'Donnell... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2011527/posts#comment Mon, 5 May 2008 18:31:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2009555/posts Is Barack Obama the AntiChrist? He was born in Honolulu a city of seven hills with seven streams leading to the bay. He has taken a metaphorical wound to the head (Pastor Wright) and has recovered with no marks. He has deceived intelligent people with his aura of empty promises. You be the judge. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2009555/posts#comment Thu, 1 May 2008 05:06:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2001910/posts Kirkwood — About 75 protesters gathered Monday outside the world headquarters of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, many holding signs that asked simply, "Why?" The question was directed at church leaders who, during Holy Week last month, pulled the plug on a popular radio program on the denomination's KFUO-AM station called "Issues, Etc." The host, the Rev. Todd Wilken, and producer, Jeff Schwarz, were fired without warning, and all reference to the show was taken off KFUO's website. Fans were left confused and angry. ... In the vacated time slot, the church has launched a new program called "The Afternoon Show,"... St Louis Post Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2001910/posts#comment Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:23:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1996631/posts According to Dr. David O'Brien, it's an offense to past generations of Catholics who built the Church in America to mourn the changing Church instead of celebrating it. In an upcoming lecture titled, "On Solid Ground: Our Changing Church in Historical Perspective," he will expand on that theory.His talk, April 9, 7 p.m., at Christian Brothers Academy in Albany, is sponsored by the Holy Cross Club of Eastern New York. For 39 years, he taught at Holy Cross College in Massachusetts as "Loyola professor of Roman Catholic studies."'Big picture'Having experienced Catholicism both before and after the Second Vatican Council in... The Evangelist http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1996631/posts#comment Fri, 4 Apr 2008 13:47:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1994218/posts Dear Pro-Lifers We work to eliminate abortion in our country and ultimately the world because we know God is LORD. We know that He is Dwelling Place, Fortress and Refuge both now and in eternity to those who submit to His Lordship by obedience to His commands. However, we also know that apart from God we can do nothing. Even the best human efforts without His power behind them, if not done in His Way according to His direction, even if they happen to get some earthly results will not have the lasting, spiritual, truly God-honoring results He intended, unless... email http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1994218/posts#comment Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:47:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1990439/posts As they listened to the gospel during mass Sunday, few parishioners at Holy Name parish could have imagined the bloodshed about to taint both the holiday service and their Easter finery. Six protesters disrupted the beginning of Cardinal Francis George's homily to shout their opposition to the Iraq war. The demonstrators, who call themselves "Catholic Schoolgirls Against the War" despite their male and female membership, squirted fake blood on themselves and nearby worshipers as security guards tried to usher them from the parish's auditorium, where mass is being said during repairs of the cathedral in downtown Chicago. The syrupy red... TradingMarkets.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1990439/posts#comment Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:41:16 GMT