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Comment on Christian Protests?? by Jonny

Jonny — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:00:31 +0000

Hey G

Are you advocating that Christians doff the cap to Government and just make do with whatever they say? If that was so we would still have legal slave trade, oppression of african-americans, and abuse of civil rights in many countries – most of these protests were led by the Christian church.

I believe this assertiveness is a practical outworking of discipleship, rather than something alongside or separate from it. I don’t think it’s submitting to worldly authorities as Lords and Masters – more holding them to account based on positive scriptural values.

I’m with you on the negative campaigning from Christians though. This Jesus film, the atheist bus etc., all offer opportunities for a public discussion about Christianity which is always to be welcomed. I even believe that the anti-abortion pro-life campaign does the gospel no favours because by seeking to remove people’s choice on the issue and by forcing their view on others they deny themselves an opportunity to have an honest discussion about abortion.
Great post! really got me thinking

Comment on Christian Protests?? by Mark

Mark — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:00:20 +0000

Hi thanks for a great post. I’ll be back

Comment on This is England (tho could be anywhere!) by qmonkey

qmonkey — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:53:59 +0000

yeah caught this on dvd a few months ago… really depressed me. great movie though… although i guess i like my tales a little more hopeful and redemptive.

Comment on This is England (tho could be anywhere!) by spiritof81

spiritof81 — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:04:17 +0000

Brilliant film

Terrifying as he was, did you feel any sympathy for Stephen Graham’s character?

Comment on Half a century in Football. by spiritof81

spiritof81 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:55:18 +0000

What’s brought this on – has Man Utd’s inconsistency this season led you to believe Fergie is on his way out?

Good, but not as good as Shane Reddish