tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post4918310026264307829..comments2024-03-28T10:26:20.408-04:00Comments on Ponderings on a Faith Journey: Hospitality -- A Report from an Iftar DinnerRobert Cornwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04581876323110725024noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-7362313647251332072010-09-06T20:31:25.054-04:002010-09-06T20:31:25.054-04:00I think that's Matthew 5 not 6 you are quoting...I think that's Matthew 5 not 6 you are quoting in this post - love your post & the comment dialog is very reflective of the diversity of opinion & approaches that sometimes give Christians a bad name - I found it when looking for related posts for my post on referenced blog post about "Love Your Enemy..." on my blog - see link to blog in name in this comment... <br /><br />And a BIG WOW on Gary, you do know Gary that when Muslims are shown the love of Christ in the US, an open society where they can make religious choices, they sometimes (more likely) convert to Christianity & then all of this banter becomes folley...Marvinhttp://homelessnessinsavannah.wordpress.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-89564508428721313472010-08-29T16:33:18.840-04:002010-08-29T16:33:18.840-04:00Let us not forget, as John 14:6 cuts to the chase:...Let us not forget, as John 14:6 cuts to the chase: Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-87359486241830679122010-08-26T23:49:54.069-04:002010-08-26T23:49:54.069-04:00They use prejudice as a practical method to crippl...They use prejudice as a practical method to cripple the nation. People are not born with prejudices... someone is going to get something out of it, and it isn't going to be you.<br /><br />Are you going to be a pawn? The oldest in the book?<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w03tJ3IkrMDavid Mcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-68893181838909177992010-08-26T12:15:56.108-04:002010-08-26T12:15:56.108-04:00Is this more to your liking Gary. Do witch trials ...Is this more to your liking Gary. Do witch trials make you nostalgic?<br /><br />Christian fascism has no appeal for me.<br /><br />http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/08/25/nigeria.child.witches/?hpt=C2#fbid=fWm_HeBp4xU&wom=falseDavid Mcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-34835548964572184642010-08-26T09:08:33.624-04:002010-08-26T09:08:33.624-04:00Doug,
Great posts. The old saying about being un...Doug,<br /><br />Great posts. The old saying about being unable to see for the forest through the trees comes to mind, but what are you going to do?? Gary is what Gary is. I checked out your link and loved your blog. I now have a new one to follow. Thanks.Glennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-10552942136048362092010-08-25T23:37:20.895-04:002010-08-25T23:37:20.895-04:00Sloan,
Your theology is unBiblical, which makes i...Sloan,<br /><br />Your theology is unBiblical, which makes it untrue. It would be a good idea if you didn't talk to anyone about religion because you might influence them to also believe things that are false.Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-88289605093196717822010-08-25T23:15:43.879-04:002010-08-25T23:15:43.879-04:00...or we might sit and discuss what we have in com......or we might sit and discuss what we have in common and what we have to offer to and learn from each other.<br /><br />...or we might agree to disagree or just simply not discuss post-mortal existence because it is a useless conversation because it will be what it will be regardless of what we believe. Talking about heaven, hell, salvation, damnation does not accomplish anything.<br /><br />...or we might find unity in working to make this life better and more peaceful:<br />* To have a loving intimate relationship with God<br />* To serve others by practicing generosity and hospitality<br />* To seek justice as restoration, healing, rehabilitation, and reconciliation<br />* To invite and welcome and include without exception or qualification<br />* To live non-violently without vengeance and with a cheerful fearlessness of death and worldly powers.Doug Sloanhttp://dmergent.org/2010/08/19/reclaiming-forgiveness-its-personal/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-69082365622656351252010-08-25T21:28:26.994-04:002010-08-25T21:28:26.994-04:00Doug,
You can present the gospel and show people ...Doug,<br /><br />You can present the gospel and show people why their religious beliefs are in error without being rude. They still might take offense at being told that their religion is contrary to God, and given their current beliefs, they are damned and without hope. That's a message that people often reject, but it is something they need to hear. Granted, a Muslim dinner might be an awkward time to do it, and you might want to choose another time. But if you really love them, you should tell them the truth.Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-55105096324221029482010-08-25T18:35:35.530-04:002010-08-25T18:35:35.530-04:00I'll second that! Ask us again and we'll t...I'll second that! Ask us again and we'll tell you the same.David Mcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-62118066913067730152010-08-25T17:58:28.252-04:002010-08-25T17:58:28.252-04:00Gary,
...because the Good News and living The Way...Gary,<br /><br />...because the Good News and living The Way and being the Kingdom of God is not about being rude, insulting, or abusive - or being discourteous or being a bad guest.<br /><br />...because the Bible, while it is instructional and inspirational and worthy of study and contemplation and discussion, it is not controlling and it does not grant or confer authority on anyone or justification for anyone to be militant or holier-than-thou or a theological absolutist.<br /><br />...because the the radical and the defiant message and the transformational spirit of the universal and timeless Good News and living The Way and being the Kingdom of God is:<br />* To have a loving intimate relationship with God<br />* To serve others by practicing generosity and hospitality<br />* To seek justice as restoration, healing, rehabilitation, and reconciliation<br />* To invite and welcome and include without exception or qualification<br />* To live non-violently without vengeance and with a cheerful fearlessness of death and worldly powers.<br /><br />RECLAIMING THE GOOD NEWS - an epistle<br /><br />http://dmergent.org/2010/08/05/reclaiming-the-good-news-an-epistle/Doug Sloanhttp://dmergent.org/2010/08/19/reclaiming-forgiveness-its-personal/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-78490136408095349962010-08-25T10:02:18.388-04:002010-08-25T10:02:18.388-04:00Cornwall,
In all of your interaction with the Mus...Cornwall,<br /><br />In all of your interaction with the Muslims, have you ever told them that their religion is contrary to the Bible, and that if they want to have their sins forgiven and have peace with God, they should forsake their religion and convert to Christianity? If you have not told them that, then <br />how can you claim that you love them?Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-60655040636839842432010-08-25T09:59:06.902-04:002010-08-25T09:59:06.902-04:00This post is a meaningful reflection on this week&...This post is a meaningful reflection on this week's gospel reading from the lectionary.<br /><br />Especially Luke 14:12-14. Unfortunately, I'm using this text for mid-week services, so I've already committed to a course. But this post of yours fits perfectly for a sermon on this text.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396901667077846319noreply@blogger.com