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prov·o·ca·tion - something that provokes, arouses, or stimulates. pant - to long eagerly; yearn. a collection of thoughts intended to provoke and inspire. these posts are hoping to encourage people to think, especially Christians, and pant even harder for the waterbrooks of the Lord. If you are not a believer in Christ Jesus, I welcome your perspective and encourage your investigation on these matters.

Friday, September 15, 2006

Every Ros(i)e Has Its Thorn

And we thought Katie Couric was bad. In case you missed it, here's what Rosie O'Donnell said yesterday on The View: When co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck's stated that radical Islam is behind the 9/11 attacks on our nation, O'Donnell responded that "radical Christianity is just as threatening as radical Islam in a country like America." Ironically, Katie Couric said someting somewhat familiar back in 1992 in an interview with George H.W. Bush when she said:

“I think some moderate Republicans were put off by the tone at the convention. The Republicans relinquished too much time to what some term the radical religious right. Did you feel comfortable with the convention?” — October 30, 1992.
I think Tom Ascol has written the best commentary on the situation (btw, glad to see you back blogging Tom!). Here's a few snippits of what he said:
This kind of thinking is characteristic of the political and theological left, whose ideology inhibits them from recognizing obvious and vital distinctions the way of Jesus Christ and the way of Mohammed. The prophet taught his followers to kill in order to advance his cause. The Lord Jesus teaches His followers to die to advance His. . . . If more of us who name the Name of Christ were radically committed to Him and His way, our lives and churches would provide such a radical contrast to radical Islam that any attempt to equate the two would be immediately recognized as absurd. Yes, there are some examples of such Christianity among us--but they are few and far between. Conservative Christian organizations (and even some churches) often look more like political action committees than the joyful cross-bearing, daily-dying, enemy-loving disciples that our Master calls us to be.
Amen, Tom, and I join you with the earnest hope that there would rise up radical Christians in our day. To watch the clip, go here, and to read Scott Whitlock from Newsbuster's, go here.

3 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Timmy

My wife posted on excellent video on this on our blog. You may have seen it. The msnbc news host (not a believer) takes a surprising defense of Christianity. It is very encouraging that there are those that haven't turned off their brain. You may have seen it already, but if any one else wishes to see it, just go to my blog to find the link. It'a about a 9 minute clip.

9/15/2006 07:44:00 AM

 
Blogger Terri Lynn said...

Hey timmy!

9/15/2006 10:48:00 AM

 
Blogger Timmy Brister said...

Thanks for the info Scott!

Terri, how's life in D.C.? Next time you see the prez, tell him to comment next time he is on my blog, okay?

9/15/2006 03:55:00 PM

 

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