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| By Alan Franklin - Mar 9th, 2006 at 9:46 pm EST |
And thanks very much for spelling our name right.
There's a link in that Focus on the Family nastygram, and here you all are. I know you're a little fired up right now but there really is stuff worth reading here at ProgressNow. Much more is on the way. In the meantime, God grant you the serenity to start with this. And then read this. And this. And this. And if that's not enough there's a search tool. Some of you prefer Google.
Just remember, the apostle James says "the truth shall set you free."
So, what's the campaign about? Trying to smear Dr. Dobson because he is an influential evangelical leader who stands for traditional values. The group is so desperate to manufacture dirt they can throw at Dr. Dobson that one of its allies, the Colorado-based Progress Now Action, has created a Web site where they're pleading for "information or tips on Dobson's or his associates' improper or unethical behavior."
There's a link in that Focus on the Family nastygram, and here you all are. I know you're a little fired up right now but there really is stuff worth reading here at ProgressNow. Much more is on the way. In the meantime, God grant you the serenity to start with this. And then read this. And this. And this. And if that's not enough there's a search tool. Some of you prefer Google.
Just remember, the apostle James says "the truth shall set you free."
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You see, secular psychologists and muslims don't go on the radio extolling the virtues of Jesus, and gay people don't generally endorse those who call for the death penalty for being gay.
You're kind of comparing apples and oranges there.
Standing for the TRUTH. Lisa
How many old testament laws do you break every day? Do you eat pork? Do you have any cotton/poly blends in your closet? Are you making all of the required animal sacrifices? Do you turn away all midgets, hunchbacks, people with injuries to a hand or foot or any other "blemishes" from the church since God clearly said that they "profane my sanctuaries?" Do the men in your life shave their beards? Do you believe victims of rape and incest deserve the death penalty?
Y'all need to learn a bit more about biblical law. People like Dobson have picked and chosen a very few biblical laws that they consider to be hard and fast, while conveniently discarding the laws that they disagree with.
Now, we are required to follow God's righteousness because of love NOT fear of the law.
However, things such as homsexuality have always been considered as sin-from the Old Testament through the New Testament.
Christ also was clear from His example (Such as the woman caught in adultury) that we all are guilty of sin and none is worse than another and He loved and died for all of us. He shows us clearly the 'sinner' is loved deeply, but the sin is hated.
I personally had several homosexual friends/co-workers in the past and know that one can EASILY love the person-not the sin. They knew I didn't approve of their lifestlyle, but cared for them.
They even came to my baby shower and were great friends.
So, be careful how you choose to read the Bible as well!
And I think it's great that you have black friends. Oh, excuse me, I mean "homosexual friends." I'm sure you didn't approve of them in your neighborhood -- I mean approve of their "lifestyle" -- but "cared for them" just the same. Why, you even let them come to one of your parties.
Dax
WHere in the BIBE does it say to PAY your way to heaven and if it does how much does it cost?
If it weren't for your money paying this this guy he'd be a poor person probably living in New Orlean
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me. (Matt 5: 10-11)
Heavenly Father,
I ask you to continue to bless Dr. Dobson and everyone at Focus on the Family. I know that it is only with your divine grace that his efforts can continue. My hopes are the same as Dr. Dobson's, to create a moral society for this and for future generations.
I ask this through the holy name of Your Son Jesus.
Amen.
Amen!
what is his value in life hum anywhere near good old Pat R
Progress Now is the one who is trying to manipulate the people and is infringing on our Constitutional Rights. You are sending this county backwards to a time when depravity, irresponsbility and cruelty reigned.
May God forgive you for your wayward ways. I will join Dr. Dobson in praying for your salvation, that you may find the truth as can only be found through a personal relationship with our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.
I pray that James Dobson will continue to stand up for what is right and continue to spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
you people just do not get it hahahahahahaha
These are the words of Jesus Christ, not James. I join the others in prayer for your salvation.
Have you not read that he who made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, for this reason a MAN (male) shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his WIFE (female) and the two shall become one flesh.
Gays can not reproduce...it is not hereditary ..only male and female together can reproduce. Not gays together!!! But yes, we shall pray for you and try and love you in our hearts...but no where in the bible does it say to disregard the laws of God. Homosexuality is not of the Lord... you will stand before him on judgement day ..will you be prepared?
In Matthew 15:16,19,20
Jesus said "Are you still so dull?....For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, ....These are what make a man unclean;"
I Corinthians 6:9
" Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be decieved: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulters nor male prostitutes ...nor homosexual offenders...
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified,you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of God
All of us have sinned but while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. You have hope of being free and then sharing that freedom with others. It is your choice.
Sincere regards,
SLL
They are God's words not mans!
Be careful what you believe. Be care what you take for "truth".
It's simple -- you read in whatever you need to in order to conclude that gay people are going to hell.
May our Lord Jesus bless this man, for he has been an instrument of peace for this wicked world.
Dr. Dobson is highly regarded and all he does is to help those in need of godly advice.
Best regards,
Yesenia Maeda-Earl
I don't think Jesus would have approved of a person like James Dobson...these are the kinds of men Jesus stood up to.
If you are not involved in sinful activities, then the church needs to repent of its wrong attitudes towards you. Nevertheless, one cannot "whitewash" biblical truth just for the sake of avoiding offense.
Brothers- and sisters-in-Christ, please don't be so easily fooled by come-backs such as this. Be aware of tactics like this that try to shut you up by employing "mind games" which are actually just word games. Never forget that you have been given the mind of Christ. Use it. God says in His Word, if you ask Him for wisdom, He will generously and graciously give it to you. (James 1:5)
"Do not forget one thing, my dear friends! There is no difference in the Lord's sight between one day and a thousand years; to him the two are the same. The Lord is not slow to do what he has promised, as some think. Instead, he is patient with you, because he does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants all to turn away from their sins. But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. On that Day the heavens will disappear with a shrill noise, the heavenly bodies will burn up and be destroyed, and the earth with everything in it will vanish. Since all these things will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? Your lives should be holy and dedicated to God, as you wait for the Day of God and do your best to make it come soon - the Day when the heavens will burn up and be destroyed, and the heavenly bodies will be melted by the heat. But we wait for what God has promised: new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness will be at home. And so, my friends, as you wait for that Day, do your best to be pure and faultless in God's sight and to be at peace with him. Look on our Lord's patience as the opportunity he is giving you to be saved, just as our dear brother Paul wrote to you, using the wisdom that God gave him. This is what he says in all his letters when he writes on the subject. There are some difficult things in his letters which ignorant and unstable people explain falsely, as they do with other passages of Scriptures. So they bring on themselves their own destruction. But you, my friends, already know this. Be on your guard, then, so that you will not be led away by the errors of lawless people and fall from your safe position. But continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, now and forever! Amen." 2 Peter 3:8-18
stands up for Families. He is one of the top 5 greatest Americans of all Time! Focus on the Family has helped me raise my children and strengthen my marriage in these times where those important things are under Fire in this country.
Thank you for making this website, so others can hear how great Dr. Dobson is to Americans.
I wish Ronald Reagan was still alive today He would tell you how great this man is.
Thanks again for telling others about one of the most cherished men in America, may the Awesome God of heaven and earth bless you all.
Todd S. Priest
NC
B: I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
C: I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanness (Lev. 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
D: Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
E: I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
F: A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
G: Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
H: Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
I: I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
J: My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field - as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them (Lev. 24:10-16)? Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair as we do with people who sleep with their in-laws (Lev. 20:14)?
Pretty cute! You should be so dililgent to study the whole of scripture. Think you would begin to understand how poor your understanding of what the God of the Bible has done for you and I.
Unfortunately you live apart from Him and that is truely a tragedy. My heart breaks for you and your family for your loss.
Regards
Please read the Old Testament (the whole thing in context) the laws may make more sense to you then. If not, try talking to a Rabbi. Next, if you are unafraid, you may read the New Testament which describes how God offers his son Jesus Christ as the new covenant. Here you will find how Christians are asked to live today. Happy reading.
A: Is it right to obey God or man?
B: What's your daughter's name, and does she know you're planning this?
C: You have a daughter, so I assume you have a wife; have you tried asking her nicely?
D: I don't think slavery is as common these days as you seem to suggest, but I have an idea; have you thought about just keeping your daughter instead?
E: If you live in the U.S. you may want to look into our laws, because I think this might be frowned upon; however, if your neighbor is part of the ancient Israelite community (I'm guessing he's over 2,000 years old now) he'll probably be dying of natural causes any day now. Remember the New Testament?
F: Have you read Acts 10:9-16 lately?
G: I believe the alter you're referring to was destroyed some time ago; additionally, doesn't the Jesus' coming as the perfect lamb of God free us from making these sacrifices? Aren't we instead supposed to give up our lives, to live for Christ Jesus?
H: Wow, do they look that bad? Sorry, refer to E above.
I: I think we already touched on Acts 10:9-16, right?
J: Look at E again. Are you seeing a trend here? It seems like when Jesus came to earth, the new came and the old passed away.
Seriously though, if you will honestly read the New Testament Gospels & epistles(Romans is great), you'll probably find answers to all your questions.
I've just prayed for you that the Holy Spirit would convict your heart, because no one can do that but the Holy Spirit. Thanks for reading.
Unfortunately, you have a directional point of view and you're trying to make your case. Out of 66 books in the Bible, you cite only from the Old Testament, and principally from the book of Leviticus (the law). If you've done as much homework in the rest of the Bible (and specifically the New Testament), you know that Jesus completely did away with the 'Law', and all the rituals and ideas man has made up in his mind to make him acceptable to God. The fact remains, as Christians know, there is no possible way to be worthy or acceptable to a perfect God on their own, and one MUST be worthy to enter into Heaven. God, our Creator, in his infinite love and mercy, paid that price for us with his Son. A gift of immeasurable value with the only cost to us being our ability to set aside our arrogance and pride and accept it. Trite, if you do nothing else, please just learn about Jesus. Then you can use your obvious intellect to make an informed decision
With regard to Dr. Dobson, few men I hold in as high regard. For all the good he does, day-in and day-out, he should be admired by all, not attacked.
It seems to me that there are so many instances of not enough love in society that the last thing Christians should be worried about is how people are allowed to express love. People weren't too thrilled about Jesus loving and hanging out with tax collectors and prostitutes -- it was unprecedented and considered immoral. But it was love.
So don't worry about the gender of people who love each other. Worry about the people who don't love each other at all. That'll give you plenty to do until the Rapture.
James Dobson has inserted himself into an American political power struggle that cares nothing for your family. Dobson has converted his advocacy for families into a duplicitous partisan political movement whose strings are pulled by amoral men like "Hot Tub" Tom DeLay.
While all you can think about is abortion and gay marriage, your "family" is threatened by jobs fleeing the country, unaffordable health care, eroding real incomes, disastrous foreign policy, and huge cuts in financial aid for college. All brought to you by the same men James Dobson told you to vote for because they support "family values."
And by the way, he produced anti-gambling ads for Jack Abramoff's gambling clients who didn't want competition. But as you can see I've got a few bones to pick...
As someone who knows folks on the Focus staff, I can tell you that the great majority of workers out at Focus strive hard each day, for non-profit scale pay, to try and do good. While the organization does have a politcal arm (7%), most of it is about real issues affecting all people: how to raise a toddler, how can I adopt a child in need, how can I help Katrina victims?
Stop any Focus employee on the street, and I guarantee you'll never have to worry that he or she is going to go off on some anti-gay bill or political issue. Most I've met care more about the mother who was recently abused and left by her husband or the family who just lost a daughter to cancer. Those I know care strongly about the environment, love the Broncos, and actually don't mind raising taxes in their school districts because they want the best for their kids and others.
For those out there who think Focus is all about "right-wing" hate, I have an honest, sincere offer. Please call them or contact them via www.family.org. Go to their Welcome Center even. Ask them how they give a lot of money away every year to families in need, help prisoner families, and support the end of slave trading around the world.
Yes, Focus does disagree with certain mainstream ideas, but that's because they are representing others who feel the same way. However, unlike this Web site, neither Focus nor Dobson set up a Web site that collects anonymous letters trying to smear anyone. Also, you can write or call them and speak to an actual person not hiding behind a Web blog.
Thanks for you time and allowing me to express these thoughts here.
Thanks again. Terri
You people talk about the 'homosexual agenda' like it's a damn war plan. Maybe it is -- like Martin Luther King had a plan. A plan for equal justice and treatment under the law. As a straight married man with a kid I have no fear of such a "plan," and as a freedom-loving American it troubles me that you do fear it.
And you display a most touching naivete regarding how FOTF's "political arm" plays ball. But don't worry -- by the time this all comes out in the wash, you'll have a better idea.
If it is true that man is given "free will" and if it is true that each individual will be judged according to their life and deeds, it is not the job of "Christian" enforcers to ensure absolute compliance.
Furthermore, it has been my observation that Talibangelicals, like Dobson and the ilk, misunderstand completely the Parable of the Prodigal son.
According to Luke 15.11-32, and specifically verses 25 - 32, the elder son is furious (the elder son representing those obsessed with the LAW and OBEDIENCE). But, the Father (representing GOD) said unto him, "Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine."
The Talibangelicals are deeply, hysterically afraid that though they have been "righteous", those they view as unrighteous will nevertheless be wholeheartedly received by God in equal blessing.
This is the reason for their absolute insistance that everyone should comply and obey, lest they have to share their inheritance with sinners.