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Comment on Sex Before Marriage among christians by Father Lawrence

Father Lawrence — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:18:11 +0000

I noticed that in asking the survey question; Did you wait until you were married to have sex? you did not mention the ancient Hebrew word “zanah” which translates-sexual idolatry and not fornication which comes from the Latin word fornix in the 14th century A.D. Variations of the word “zanah” also include caressing (the caressing of sexual organs of the male and female bodies). Sexual idolatry alludes to the rituals of orgies after the worship of heathen nations’ false gods. God’s meaning of “zanah” included all forms of sex whether it be the touching of a woman’s breasts (pettying), oral and anal sex as well as the act of sexual intercourse.

For a woman or man to take part in any sexual activity with or without an orgasm(s), they were guilty of sexual idolatry in the sight of God. Hence, one did not have to have sexual intercourse to lose their virginity. One only need to partake of any form of sex to lose their virginity. They were no longer sexually pure.

If this information were made known before taking the survey, you would have seen much higher percentages of those who had “sex” before marriage.

Bless you all for your work.

His Humble servant,
Father Lawrence

Comment on More on Kinnaman, �Unchristian� by John in TN

John in TN — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:46:50 +0000

Whatever positive virtues the church may be appear have are mostly gutted by the “hypocritical” - more than anything this turns young people away. And, I think they are puzzled when the church is pro-gay!

Comment on 39% of Christianity Today readers leave church by JacobSchriftman

JacobSchriftman — Sat, 03 May 2008 01:51:56 +0000

Thanks for sharing this info, Ron! Very interesting. I have a hard time relating to a particular church at the moment, too - and, if I did have to pick, would resonate with the Emergent movement perhaps more than with any other. I recently spoke on a DTS in which Emergent thought had a big influence. Seems to be spreading. If it creates a more open-minded, truth-loving, and relevant Christianity, I’m all for it.

Comment on Open Theism and God by Jonah4_4

Jonah4_4 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:34:53 +0000

Actually, Open Theists do not claim God’s future to be quite as open as their critics say they do. The knee-jerk reaction when learning of this idea (I know it was mine) is to go from thinking of a future securely and meticulously planned by God straight into a future busted wide open where God bumbles about aimlessly [kind of like us]. But this is not the picture that open theists describe. Neither do open theists have any trouble finding confidence in God despite the critics’ straw-man picture of a God powerless against the future. I think we can all agree that God is ULTIMATELY ABLE to do anything He wills to do. Open theists do not see that ultimate ability affected by an open future. God’s future is not so open that he can no longer WILL to do things, and He in no way loses the ABILITY to do as He wills.

Comment on More on Kinnaman, �Unchristian� by jasondcp

jasondcp — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:32:06 +0000

Just one question?

Isn’t the unbelieving world suppose to look at us (The Church) with the wrong light? If only the Spiritual man can discern Spiritual things. Doesn’t this imply that none Spiritual people (Dead in their sins) would look at the church and not see her for what
she really is.
Also as a side note, we are the aroma of Christ, to those who are being saved we are an aroma of Life and to those who are perishing we are an aroma of death.

jason

Comment on Church Attendance, Emergence and where we are going by Tim Stoner

Tim Stoner — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:11:23 +0000

My son Jonathan, on staff for two years at Kona’s School of Digital Filmaking returned to tell us about a new church experience he and a fellow staffer had designed. They called it Starbuck’s Church. On Sunday, rather than head into the established ecclesiastical venues nearby, they, instead would go to pile into a friend’s Jeep, grab coffee while dowloading a Rob Bell sermon, then head out to drink, listend and gaze at the ocean. I told him I found it all utterly enticing, especially now in the middle of a Michigan blizzard that has closed down even the local colleges.

I live in Grand Rapids, the home of Rob and Mars Hill Church. I jokingly say I was Emergent before it was cool and now that it is, I’m not. I’m a lawyer and an author. Nav Press is releasing my book: The God Who Smokes the day after Valentine’s. I wanted to alert you that Nav will be sending you a free copy. If the University of the Nations is the correct address.) I wrote it for Jonathan, and my three other 20-something children and their friends. I appreciate most of its critique, it is its theological (or anti-theological) trajectory that gives me great pause.

The God Who Smokes, could properly be called an autobiographical (personal narrative) theological primer for the X- Gen. It is meant to provide a solid place to stand for those intrigued, or compelled, by Emergent Theology’s deconstruction of orthodoxy. But, because I take seriously the need to “sneak past the watchful dragons” as C.S. Lewis advises, the oblique critique is artfully (I trust) wrapped inside stories of me growing up as a fundamentalist missionary kid on several continents. It also talks about sex, art, beauty and our inconsolable longing for Father and Home. And, because many in that demographic carry a deep father-wound each chapter ends with a father’s blessing.

I would be honored for you to read it and provide a response. I am hoping that it could be of spiritual profit for the students who are being impacted by the teaching of the SBS.

Tim Stoner

Harald Bredesen dies

Ron — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:28:35 +0000

Dec. 29, 2007

Harald went to be with the Lord.� He was a beacon to many of us about how to walk in the Spirit.� He will be missed greatly.� To see his ceremony of tribute go to the blog link on my web site for Pat Robertson.

Merry Christmas, In Praise of Joseph

Ron — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:26:11 +0000

My pastor spoke about the faithfulness of Joseph in the Christmas story on Sunday and edified me greatly.� He emphasized that Joseph really says nothing in the Christmas story mentioned about him in Mt. 1:18-25.� He is simply there and faithful.� Our pastor continued that� this kind of faithfulness is something the church needs more of.

YWAM, Los Angeles Times, Colorado shootings

Ron — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:12:01 +0000

Who or what is YWAM? An excellent piece was produced by the Los Angeles Times newspaper which you can read here: