http://christianityversusatheism.blogspot.com/
Interesting blog site!
Serenity Prayer
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Should the words "Under God" be in the pledge?
The Pledge of Allegiance was first written in 1892 for a magazine contest, and it read: "I Pledge Allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." The Pledge became part of the US Flag Code in 1942, and in 1954 President Eisenhower and Congress added the phrase "under God” into the Pledge.
Proponents of including "under God” in the Pledge argue that the US is a Christian nation, at least 80% of Americans support the phrase, the language reflects America’s civic culture and is not a religious statement, and federal law, state constitutions, currency, and the presidential oath already contain references to God.
Opponents contend that church and state should be kept strictly separate as the Founding Fathers intended. They argue that the Constitution protects minority rights against majority will, and that the words "under God" in the Pledge are a religious phrase and thus violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
This is from the following Website:
http://undergod.procon.org/
Proponents of including "under God” in the Pledge argue that the US is a Christian nation, at least 80% of Americans support the phrase, the language reflects America’s civic culture and is not a religious statement, and federal law, state constitutions, currency, and the presidential oath already contain references to God.
Opponents contend that church and state should be kept strictly separate as the Founding Fathers intended. They argue that the Constitution protects minority rights against majority will, and that the words "under God" in the Pledge are a religious phrase and thus violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
This is from the following Website:
http://undergod.procon.org/
Social Gospel
http://www.timberlandchurch.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=350:the-bible-vs-the-social-gospel-&catid=76:the-social-gospel&Itemid=55
This gives you insite on why the social gospel is false through a biblical worldview. Its an interesting article and I hope you enjoy reading it. Its something that people still believe in which from a Christian persepective is really sad.
This gives you insite on why the social gospel is false through a biblical worldview. Its an interesting article and I hope you enjoy reading it. Its something that people still believe in which from a Christian persepective is really sad.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Suffering and Evil
Many people struggle with the idea of suffering because its something that most people have the idea that if their really is a God then suffering shouldn't exist. Well this is my response to this:
The bible says in Romans 5:3-5
"Not only so but we also rejoice in our sufferings because we know suffering produces perserverance, perserverance character and character hope. And Hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
Rejoice is suffering? Doesnt that sound a little strange or weird? Maybe at first. But notice what Paul says. He doesnt rejoice because he is suffering- that would be weird. Instead, Paul rejoices in suffering because of what it produces in his life. If your life is a breeze, you won't learn to be genuine or caring; you won't mature, and your faith won't be tested and deepened. The difficulties of life are what make you a better person- stronger, deeper and more hopeful. When you are hurting realize that pain is what helps you grow more like Christ.
The bible says in Romans 5:3-5
"Not only so but we also rejoice in our sufferings because we know suffering produces perserverance, perserverance character and character hope. And Hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
Rejoice is suffering? Doesnt that sound a little strange or weird? Maybe at first. But notice what Paul says. He doesnt rejoice because he is suffering- that would be weird. Instead, Paul rejoices in suffering because of what it produces in his life. If your life is a breeze, you won't learn to be genuine or caring; you won't mature, and your faith won't be tested and deepened. The difficulties of life are what make you a better person- stronger, deeper and more hopeful. When you are hurting realize that pain is what helps you grow more like Christ.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Inspirational Bible Verse
I know I talk a lot about what is biblical and what is not but I just wanted to bring home some scripture verses that I refer to a lot in my daily life to inspire me and to give me hope.
Romans 5:3-5
My favorite bible verse because it talks about suffering and how God can use suffering to be a good thing to shape your character, and give you hope for the faith within you.
Romans 5:3-5
My favorite bible verse because it talks about suffering and how God can use suffering to be a good thing to shape your character, and give you hope for the faith within you.
Christianity V.S. Islam
http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/charts/christianity_islam.htm
Interesting to learn facts about different religions and finding out what others believe but always remembering to point people back to the truth found in scripture.
Interesting to learn facts about different religions and finding out what others believe but always remembering to point people back to the truth found in scripture.
Christianity Today
http://www.christianitytoday.com/
Awesome Website to go to see how Christianity is still living and believed today. This website is very interesting in how it points people to the truths found in the bible through biblical concepts. Learn to desern truth from false teachings its a good thing.
Awesome Website to go to see how Christianity is still living and believed today. This website is very interesting in how it points people to the truths found in the bible through biblical concepts. Learn to desern truth from false teachings its a good thing.
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