Sugarcane52

I have noted that some TV preachers seem to preach a lot about modern day Israel rather than Christianity. They seem to use Old Testament doctrines as if they were New Testament. One catchphrase that they use is that Israel is "God's Chosen People". This is an Old Testament term that I think they are misusing. I fully support Israel politically and pray that the Orthodox Jews there accept Jesus as Messiah. I just object to what I see as pandering by some TV preachers who may have a popular name--and therefore use their name and OT scripture to solicit donations.

I wondered about that too. Is the school overreaching here? I agree about these sites, but is it the school's business? Good question... I don't know about the legal implications, if any, but since it is a Christian school, I'm sure that they are trying to look out for the spiritual welfare of the students and protect them. Sugarcane52

God holds a high reguard for those who are patriotic, and support the ideals of freedom. Banners were used back in moses time to distinguish which tribe was which and each house aka nation were very loyal and patriotic. The banner or flag was held in the highest reguard. It was the goal in battles with other nations to conquer and take the flag showing utter defeat. Christ taught the foundations of what our country was founded on. Heres a foundation that Christ taught. Take it and compare it to the United States constitution with the realization that one is physical and one is spiritual. 1. Its Head and Founder--CHRIST. He is the law-giver; the Church is only the executive. (Matt. 16:18; Col. 1:18) 2. Its only rule of faith and practice--THE BIBLE. (II Tim. 3:15-17) 3. Its name--"CHURCH," "CHURCHES." (Matt. 16:18; Rev. 22:16) 4. Its polity--CONGREGATIONAL--all members equal. (Matt. 20:24-28; Matt. 23:5-12) 5. Its members--only saved people. (Eph. 2:21; I Peter 2:5) 6. Its ordinances--BELIEVERS' BAPTISM, FOLLOWED BY THE LORD'S SUPPER. (Matt. 28:19-20) 7. Its officers--PASTORS AND DEACONS. (I Tim. 3:1-16) 8. Its work--getting folks saved, baptizing them (with a baptism that meets all the requirements of God's Word), teaching them ("to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you"). (Matt. 28:16-20) 9. Its financial plan--"Even so (TITHES and OFFERINGS) hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel," (I Cor. 9:14) 10. Its weapons of warfare--spiritual, not carnal. (II Cor. 10:4; Eph. 6:10-20) 11. Its independence--separation of Church and State. (Matt. 22:21) I agree with this post pretty closely. I suggest that you might title the foundations you wrote about as "The Church" or "The Body of Christ". (I think our founding fathers followed it pretty closely). It is a very good writing. May I copy it to my desktop ? However I think that what MrCorey had originally asked for was a specific word from a living prophet rather than a theological essay. A living word, if you will, rather than a doctrinal one. A word which comes from relating to Almighty God. Doctrinal words are fine, by the way. They are good. Opinions vary immensely. When the discussion didn't address his specific question, I think he may have withdrawn from the forum discussion. Thanks for your input. Sugarcane52

I'm sad to report to you that probably most of the youth of the church I attend is on MySpace. I hope that a Christian alternative might help. I'd rather kids didn't network but they do. So a Christian alternative seems like an improvement at least. Sugarcane52

I found one already : GodSpace.com It is small compared to MySpace, but it can grow if we spread the word. Sugarcane52

I'm new to this forum and the main reason that I joined today was to find out if there is a good Christian alternative to MySpace. My 13 year old joined(not with my blessing), in part because members of our church are on it--peer pressure, identity, etc. I dislike MySpace very much. My daughter had a poster up on the screen yesterday which had a dirty message on it. She said it was an accident ! Aren't there any similar sites out there which are run by Christian monitors ? If not, there seems to be a HUGE need for one. Would somebody please start one ? Thanks ! Sugarcane52

MrCorey, If you are still around reading this forum topic, I would be willing to share a serious and concerned response to your original post. About 20 or more years ago, I "saw"a vision about the US and the world in the endtimes. It was shared by a man and a woman(both Christians) who received the vision independently of each other-- and if my memory is correct, they married because they truly had a common vision about the future. I believe a lot in the vision that they shared. It lines up with scripture rather well and most recently has been given some credence by environmental scientists in their upcoming report on global warming--of all things ! Remember that the Magi in the Bible knew about Jesus's birth even though King Herod didn't. He had to be shown by astrologists/scientists. By the way, the global warming scientists now corroborate part of this vision saying that this will occur slowly within about 50 years instead of a cataclysmic event. Their version is that the earth will warm to the point that the polar ice caps will melt and flood the coastal cities of the US and the world. You can verify this with the news media in April when the official report comes out....I'm not a global warming believer--just reporting their statements which corroborate with the vision somewhat. Part of this report is available on the internet now on CNN or MSN. I would like to share the Christian vision with you but I really don't want to make it a topic of debate on a forum.....just share it with you as you seem genuinely concerned about the US in the endtimes. Sugarcane52