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Comment on What it Means That Only 41% of Americans Are “Pro-choice” by Destinations « Luggaged

Destinations « Luggaged — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:18:44 +0000

[...] as you’ve probably recently heard, according to Gallup only 41% of Americans are pro-choice. Here Owen Strachan helps us think about what this should mean for believers. Here’s a quote: For [...]

Comment on What it Means That Only 41% of Americans Are “Pro-choice” by owenstrachan

owenstrachan — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:49:06 +0000

Thanks, Brent and TUaD. Appreciate the feedback. We have to keep fighting to develop a strong ethic in young Christians today. Clearly, our efforts matter.

By the way, just saw this splendid little post yesterday. It works through the psychology of “post-partisan” evangelicalism with mastery. Must-read: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/frenchrevolution/2012/05/23/an-open-letter-to-young-post-partisan-evangelicals/

Comment on What it Means That Only 41% of Americans Are “Pro-choice” by Truth Unites... and Divides

Truth Unites... and Divides — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:03:43 +0000

Owen,

You’re one of those despised “Culture Warriors” who divide the populace with your incessant focus on abortion. What a horrible witness and example of what a loving Christian is supposed to look like.

P.S. Jus kidding! Keep up the good fight!

Comment on What it Means That Only 41% of Americans Are “Pro-choice” by Brent Hobbs

Brent Hobbs — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:30:33 +0000

Good words. Thanks, Owen.

Comment on What it Means That Only 41% of Americans Are “Pro-choice” by Gallup, “Pro-Life” America & Culture Wars | the big daddy weave

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:29:52 +0000

[...] his post titled “What it means That Only 41% of Americans are ‘Pro-choice’” Strachan writes about the new stats: …this is a surprising development, a significant one. This means that [...]

Comment on What it Means That Only 41% of Americans Are “Pro-choice” by Gallup Poll: Only 41% of Americans Are “Pro-Choice” | For Christ and Culture

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:19:27 +0000

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Comment on If Jesus Spent Lots of Time with Unbelievers, Why Do Most of Us Hang Out Only with Christians? by r

Thu, 24 May 2012 03:46:08 +0000

Throughout the NT God directs us on a path we would prefer not take when it comes to those who simply reject God. Math 18 is one of the many texts that teaches us how to treat someone who leaves the Lord.
Jesus spent time with the poor, sick, lonely, tax collectors, gentiles etc, that is true. But that does not give justification for us to become excepting of those who reject God. Jesus came on this earth to save. We are put here to obey God. God says what do light and darkness have in common. God says out of love give them over to Satan so they will be ashamed and by doing so might come back to him. We can spread the word of the Lord as we are called to do, but by excepting people who want nothing to do with the Lord we are opening the door for satan. We are not suppose to have one foot with the Lord and the devil. The disiples spread the word, but towns that would not except God they shook the dust off there shoes and left.
The hardest thing is to shun those we love for the Lord. But by doing so we pray the Lord will bring them back to Him. Without discipline there is no love. Without obedience there is no reward.

Comment on Is It a Bad Idea to Study Philosophy in College? by CO Rivera.com

CO Rivera.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:57:58 +0000

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Comment on Redeem Us from Gluttony: A Personal Trainer Speaks Up by L.E.G.A.C.Y.

L.E.G.A.C.Y. — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:48:24 +0000

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Comment on Should We Not Read Jonathan Edwards Because He Owned Slaves? by chris

chris — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:57:38 +0000

The “slavery” in Scripture is not the same as what we call slavery with regard to the Americas. Im assuming you know the ways slaves were acquired. However, just for the sake of it, ill mention it anyway. Many African leaders became traitors, selling their own people or their captured enemies to Englishmen as slaves. Or the most known, English people going around and capturing/kidnapping people and forcing them to be slaves. Well, read Exodus 21:16.

What was done in America 200 years ago, was considered illegal by Scripture, and not only those that did the kidnapping, but also those that may sell them (maybe a middle man), and those that possessed them “in his hand” were to be put to death. It was a heinous crime, and is.

But the KJV says “slavery”, and because most people try to discredit Scripture, this is the first place they look. What Scripture defines as “okay” is what we woudl call “indentured servants”. There was NEVERa situation where it was legal to FORCE someone to work for someone else. They ALWAYS chose to work for them. And even more, after a certain amount of servitude, God had in place things like the Year of Jubilee, as well as the weekly day rest (look at the commandment, it specifically includes slaves; Deut. 5:14). If someone was dumb enough to sign a contract into working for a terrible master, after I think 50 years they were allowed to go free (so they didnt waste their whole life).

And on the same token, you dont have to go too far through Scripture to understand the care and concern God has for the “oppressed” and “widows”. Of course we can look to Ephesians when describing the good treatment of “slaves” that is required by Christian masters, but you can see the punishment that God has for those that treat servants harshly by beating them, tricking them, etc. in the Old Testament.

The Jews continued to hold “slaves”, in fact, Paul even mentioned buying (or compensating for another’s possible theft) a slave, Onsimus. But if you think that the Jews did what was done in America, that is a faulty assumption founded off complete ignorance of Jewish and American culture. They were not allowed to rape, or committ fornication (Gen 19). They were not allowed to steal/kidnap people or sell kidnapped people, or own kidnapped people, to make them work (Ex. 21:16). They were forced to give their slaves a choice to leave after a period of time (Hebrews worked for 6 years, and were allowed to go free after) and also the Year of Jubilee. Masters were also ordered to have the slaves rest one full day once a week (Deut. 5:14). Often slaves were bought for 30 shekels of silver. A shekel is about 10.52 grams (silver in this case), which when converted to U.S. dollar currency, is about $11.43 today. Multiplied by 30, it is $342.

Can you, with clear conscience see that there is a differene between what was done in America? and taught in Scripture?