Not Religion,Christianity,We don't have a RELIGION with Jesus Christ,We have a
Relationship.
Rob Helfer
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> Great Message..
> Thanks!
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> > > But here's a few question to consider at this time in the world..
> >
> > > *What is the role of Religion in international affairs?
> >
> > The Role of Religion in International affairs is extremely strong. In
> > Middle
> > Eastern and Northern African nations, religion is the driving force
> > behind
> > most actions. From the Indian Subcontinent of Asia to the Island
> > nations
> > Religion is also prevelant. The only nations where Religion is not a
> > major
> > part of the political climate are the "First World" Nations, IE Western
> > Europe, the US, Russia, Japan,and Australia, Also included in that list
> > are
> > Cuba and China for other reasons. Keep that in mind as you consider the
> >
> > cultural and political differences.
> > ---------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > > Fundimentalist Islamic dogma seemes to drive many regional conflicts
> > > and shape international politics.. What is the role of faith that
> > > will not bow or bend?
> >
> > How do you define fundamental Islamic dogma? Is it defined by the media
> > and
> > extremist clerics? or is defined by "mainline" Muslim leaders? What we
> > see
> > as a Muslim dogma battle usually is a cultural dispute. Turkmen and
> > Kurds
> > hate each other, but practice the same branch of Islam. Shiites and
> > Sunnis
> > often live and work together with no problem, but may battle the Shiite
> > and
> > Sunni of another nation.
> >
> > > *Is religious freedom a threat to national security?
> >
> > Too much or too little freedom is. When you put no boundaries on what
> > is
> > acceptable practice, whether guarded by religion or speech, it puts
> > everyone
> > in danger. There are no controls to protect someone else from your
> > rights.
> > When you refuse to allow religious freedom, you put others in danger by
> > taking away their rights and putting their lives in danger.
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> > > *Terror in God's name.. What about "Holy Wars"? Are there any?
> >
> > Jihad in the Western culture means a "Holy War". In Arabic, a literal
> > translation of Jihad is "Struggle". A closer translation may be "to
> > exert
> > effort". It has been twisted throughout the centuries on both sides to
> > be
> > something more then it is. We see Jihad as the "barbarian arabs"
> > killing the
> > "courageous" defenders of Jeruselam during the Crusades. True followers
> > of
> > Islam will not fight in a battle unless it in defence of life, land and
> > ideals. But it is not permissable to attack another if they are not
> > fighting, or have refrained from agression.
> > ----------------------------------------------
> >
> > > *Are Democracy, and Theocracy compatible?
> >
> > No. A theocracy demands obedience and subjugation of the people. The
> > leaders cannot control if the people can think on their own.
> > -----------------------------------------
> >
> > > Can we as Christians invest in diversity ethics with pagans?
> >
> > Can a pagan me moral? Yes. Can a pagan have ethics? Yes. Will a
> > pagan go
> > to heaven? No. Being a pagan does not mean that an individual is
> > morally
> > despicable, and it does not mean that they are bad people. What it
> > means is
> > that they have not accepted that there is one God and the only to spend
> > eternity by his side is to accept that he took the form of man in order
> > to
> > die to forgive our sins.
> >
> > > *Can the great worlds religions promote international norms of
> > morality?
> >
> > How do you define morality? Is it that you should not murder? (notice
> > it is
> > murder not kill) Every known culture on earth has had that as a taboo.
> > Not
> > including ritual sacrifice, war, and the death penalty. Is it by you
> > should
> > not have incestuous relations? Who defines incest? Every known culture
> > on
> > earth has declared that taboo. Though some say immediate family is the
> > only
> > form of incest, and others say your cousin in incest.
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > > How do we fellowship with others outside the bonds of the ONE TRUE
> > God?
> >
> > noun:
> > 1: Companionship, company
> > 2: a: community of interest, activity, feeling, or experience
> > b: the state of being a fellow or associate
> > 3: a company of equals or friends
> > 4: the quality or state of being comradely
> >
> > verb:
> > : to join in fellowship especially with a church member
> > transitive senses
> > : to admit to fellowship (as in a church)
> >
> > So when we fellowship it either means that we are accepting others into
> > our
> > midst, or we are spending time in a comradely manor. I would think we
> > should
> > do it the same way we should with other Christians. Let God shine
> > through
> > you and your words. Act the same way you would in Church. Don't let
> > your
> > witness change because their isn't the building of the church around
> > you.
> >
> > --------------------------------------
> >
> > Franklin Graham recently labled Islam a "hostile" religion
> > and stated that "Allah" and the ONE true God are not the same..
> >
> > I know nothing about Franklin Graham other than he is the son of Billy
> > Graham. I read what he said in a few places, and that he has sparked
> > the
> > outrage of Islamic groups inside and outside of the US. I also read his
> >
> > rebuttle, stating he doesn't hate Muslims, but that he says that there
> > is
> > only one God and the only way to heaven is through his son.
> >
> (http://www.faithcenteredresources.com/authors/billy-graham.asp?source=overtur
> >
> > e) My only question is this? If Muslims (not the extremists) believe
> > that
> > Christians and Jews praise the same God, but our beliefs were twisted by
> >
> > Satan and man, why can we not believe the same thing?
> >
> > Muslims believe in one God, the god of Adam, Abraham, Moses and Noah.
> > We
> > believe in that same God. They believe that along the line man, and
> > Satan,
> > twisted the bible we know to fit their own needs. They believe their
> > are
> > five books given to man by God. The scrolls of Abraham, the Torah of
> > Moses,
> > the Psalms of David, the Injeel (actual books by Jesus), and the Qur'an.
> > We
> > still have three of these. The first three of these are in our old
> > testament, though the true Muslim would say they are corrupted. And the
> >
> > Gospels are a manmade story of the life of Jesus, who they say was only
> > a
> > prophet.
> >
> > I have luckily had the ability to sit down and discuss religion with
> > Muslims
> > a number of times. I have one who thinks that all Christians and Jews
> > should
> > be killed for not following Allah (which means God). Most of the others
> >
> > believe the more "conservative" idea of Christians and Jews are just
> > confused. But they showed me one thing that I see missing in most
> > Christians. They are proud of thier religion and their God. They
> > aren't
> > afraid to tell people of that, and to try and save their souls. The main
> >
> > difference I see is twofold. One they believe good deeds will send them
> >
> > straight to heaven, and Two, that Jesus is just a prophet. Those
> > similarities and the belief in the same God, however flawed their
> > understanding, should be the bridge that makes the conversation easier,
> > and
> > open a new inroad for the seeds the Holy Spirit will water.
> >
> > XkeithX
> > Catch 22 "1234 1234"
> > You say i'm full of [explitive]
> > That i'm a hypocrite
> > I shouldn't talk, when i can't take the advice that i give?
> > Well maybe you're right, but open your eyes:
> > the main difference here is that i try, try,
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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> *High MORALE is the Index of effective Leadership.
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> Morale raises belief of the Leader in the follower,
> of the follower in the Leader, of each in themself,
> and both in the .....cause!
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