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clyde wrote on Apr 2, 2010 2:54 PM:

" Chaplain Mike, I hate to disappoint you but atheists will laugh in your face if you think they want or need ANYTHING from christians especially your sympathy. It is us atheists who have pity on ignorant christians. Atheists will never lower ourselves down to your level. Knowing that there is NOTHING behond this life to worry about, we take our pleasures from life in the here and now. We don't postpone living to some future date after death. Neither heaven nor he-- exist so we don't fear one or long for the other. "




chaplain Mike wrote on Apr 2, 2010 9:11 AM:

" to Cloudbouncer :

All Christians should have a great deal of sympathy for atheist, they have no idea what awaits them or the joy they are missing here. I feel as bad for them as I do for the handicapped. The big difference is they can do something about their situation, the handicapped can’t, how sad can it be. "




Cloudbouncer wrote on Apr 1, 2010 11:22 PM:

" "you will have a long time to reconsider you"

Well said, Reverend. Well said.

Can't wait to share a good fellowshipping with you, be it here or in the clouds. Who knows, maybe we'll be able to extinguish Clyde's flames with our tears of faith from on high. "




Reprint from Pastor Mike reply to you wrote on Mar 31, 2010 12:31 PM:

" " To clyde
As you did not take advantage of the email address option I offered to you to answer your question I can only assume that you are not interested in the answers to your question(s). In view of this there is no point in me continuing further dialogue with you. As a closing comment I only state two things. If atheism is correct we will know and at worst be a little embarrassed. If Christianity is true we will know and you will have a long time to reconsider you "




clyde wrote on Mar 31, 2010 10:24 AM:

" I look forward with great anticipation for Chaplain Mike's next post. I don't know how he can look more rediculous than he already has but I'm sure he will try. I also look forward for the christians to continue ignoring the truth in favor of Mike's blabbering. To see the truth you must open your eyes. I doubt that christians are willing to do that. I will continue to challenge Mike. Your bibler is horribly flawed and I will continue to point that out to you. "




chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 30, 2010 4:57 PM:

" To NW and readers

Rest assured I will continue to teach and write using this format as long as allowed. I have already submitted my next article but it will have to wait its turn as there are other articles ahead of me. As long as God gives me the words I’ll write. "




NW wrote on Mar 30, 2010 10:16 AM:

" To Pastor Mike:

Please keep on preaching and teaching in your next post.

Our Lord Jesus said, “The world will hate you if you follow Me because they hated Me first.”

In another passage, “Those who live in a godly life will suffer persecution.”

Remember when Paul and Silas were in prison and they were praying and singing hymns to God at midnight praising God (Acts 16). You know the story…nevertheless, God has a plan to save the Philippian Jailer including his household. "




Chaplain mike wrote on Mar 29, 2010 6:04 PM:

" to LeeP

very well said thank you "




LeeP wrote on Mar 29, 2010 12:31 PM:

" Those who would believe that there is no God, Heaven or H_ll had best pray they're right. "




chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 29, 2010 12:22 PM:

" To all participants

This article will soon be going away to make room for others. I would like to thank everybody who participated in the discussion. "




the truth wrote on Mar 26, 2010 11:33 PM:

" Clyde said we are abusing the children by praying with them?? So Clyde, my kids know how to pray BUT they never believed in Santa Claus. Or the Easter Bunny, nor do we dress up at Halloween. Talk about the truth, this whole country could use some truth. I do see people in churches getting sidetracked by putting people on a pedestal and thinking they are perfect, that is where they fail. But Clyde, find something better to do than sit here and throw stones at "easy targets" unless that is all you can do. "




Chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 26, 2010 3:52 PM:

" To Yeah I still remember

All I can really say about the music issue is that it is unfortunate. I have never seen anywhere in the Bible where it prohibits any form of musical worship, even rap. It does warm my heart to know that you still have a love for Christ. I encourage you to continue your walk of faith and if you ever change your mind about playing in a service I’m sure the space could be made for you. "




Chaplain Mike To dear Mike wrote on Mar 26, 2010 3:43 PM:

" I will try to have a night when Pilgrims Progress will be shown at the chapel. The film has many messages that even atheists would appreciate. God has put me through many challenges in my life, to list them would take too much space here, but long story made short I now understand why what happened did. The best steel is made in the hottest fire, the fires God has put me through have been very warm at times. But I always knew he was there and would be there when I learned what I needed too "




woe is u wrote on Mar 26, 2010 10:52 AM:

" since you claim to be an atheist...well, how would you know or what woulod you care what the devil and sinners; vs. God and Saints do or say or how they act? in your grey little mind there is no Heaven or Haties Soooo, what's your complaint? "




Dear Mike wrote on Mar 26, 2010 9:19 AM:

" You are taking quite a beating in these blogs. I pray that God blesses you and your ministry. I read your comment about "pilgrims progress". Yes, I have heard of the book and one of these days I will find and read it. These blogs just show the sign's of the time's .
Hang in there Mike. You are doing what the Lord has commanded, even if people don't like the hadies fire preaching, the truth is the truth...even if it hurt's and folks don't want to hear it. "




clyde wrote on Mar 25, 2010 9:51 AM:

" So sorry to disappoint. I am not angry. I just know what is christianity and have an obligation to tell others the truth since preachers/clergy will not. Its like a personal responsiblity to warn you that your car is about to run over a cliff. Of course, you don't have to believe me but think how I would feel if I knew and didn't tell you. You want some eye-opening reading???? Google; Robert Green Ingersol and have a feast of rational thinking. Then Google; Tony Bushby for a large helping of dessert. I CARE!!!!! "




Why church congregations are getting smaller wrote on Mar 25, 2010 9:21 AM:

" The church leaders are not teaching the word of God. They select some passages in the Scriptures and it is tragic because the people are not nourishing by the Word.

We called “evil good – good evil” and that is exactly happening in the USA. May God help us to repent and go back to God – the only hope for America by faithfully “teaching and preaching” the Word from Genesis to Revelation and exalt the Lord Jesus Christ – who takes away the sin of the world.

Believe in the Lord and you will be saved. "




Cloudbouncer wrote on Mar 25, 2010 6:32 AM:

" Clyde's anger is rooted in his perception that organized religion has perpetrated some kind of evil upon humanity. It's painful to watch his ignorance of the Truth. "




Ryan H. wrote on Mar 24, 2010 9:24 PM:

" "The Bible Is a story of love, forgiveness and second chances."

You can cherry-pick all day long. But the good book is also loaded with fantastical propositions like stoning rape victims, murdering homosexuals and talking snakes. "




Ryan H. wrote on Mar 24, 2010 9:19 PM:

" Why church congregations are getting smaller

I would hope it is because more reasonable people increasingly see the bible and the koran as nothing more than the primative books written by iron age barbarians that they are. "




beezel wrote on Mar 24, 2010 2:15 PM:

" Last time I checked English 086 is still available at Mat-Su College if you can't figure out my messages. "




to Clyde wrote on Mar 24, 2010 5:47 AM:

" Wow, you are really angry. Who pulled the eyes out of your teddy bear? "




Gimme a break wrote on Mar 23, 2010 2:15 PM:

" This is for "To Beezel": So what are you saying? People should just walk into church, repent, then turn around and go home? How silly. Oh--and read the bible--which they can do at home on the pot. Oh brother! "




To Beezel wrote on Mar 22, 2010 3:41 PM:

" The Pastor, Priest or Bible teacher is to teach and preach according to the Bible nothing more nothing less.

You wrote, "When a church operates properly, their membership grows strong." WRONG.

Church is NOT for socializing but to TELL THE TRUTH THAT ALL ARE SINNERS AND NEED LORD AND SAVIOUR THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.

PEOPLE NEED TO REPENT. "




Beezel wrote on Mar 22, 2010 2:44 PM:

" Is this how you want to be known? I find your presentation to be disagreeable. Enough slamming people of faith in such a manner. For every obnoxious remark that exposes your ugliness, I have a truth which is beautiful and to be shared with all who are ready to listen. When a church operates properly, their membership grows strong. The community is lifted up together. The poor are clothed, the hungry fed, the sick healed. I suppose this is a waste of time to the atheist. "




downer wrote on Mar 21, 2010 7:56 PM:

" The services are boring, the music is boring and most of the people are boring. If churches did something interesting besides put fear of the afterlife into peoples heads, they might have more people attend. Try a positive, uplifting and forward thinking message followed by action and people might come-kinda like Jesus' message. "




Yeah I still remember wrote on Mar 21, 2010 6:14 PM:

" In my case, it could be because I got told I could never come back to church and play and sing to the Lord,with 2 others peritioners, because we were TOO COUNTRY, We played 8 Country Gospel songs that day. Ruined me for any church. We were begged to play that day, and them asked to never return. Quite a record we hold...
Yeah, that sounds Christian to me. No problem, I never looked back, and I still speak with the lord nightly. He still blesses me and my music...P.T.L. "




Ahem wrote on Mar 21, 2010 11:12 AM:

" The enticement of organized religion's one that has, in modern times, ebbed and flowed for a wide variety of reasons. The reverend here's cited a few.

My observation's been that dogma is too much of a leveler and the liturgy can offput those who possess more zeal for immediate messaging and inspiration.

It's interesting to me that in the US, being freeedom-lovers, we expect religious services to cater to our individual tastes and needs, and seemingly have no qualms about having our expectations met--happily going without rather than settling for less than what we want. "




Chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 21, 2010 9:16 AM:

" To clyde
As you did not take advantage of the email address option I offered to you to answer your question I can only assume that you are not interested in the answers to your question(s). In view of this there is no point in me continuing further dialogue with you. As a closing comment I only state two things. If atheism is correct we will know and at worst be a little embarrassed. If Christianity is true we will know and you will have a long time to reconsider you opinion. "




clyde wrote on Mar 20, 2010 1:12 PM:

" Mike, Rather than try to understand why church pews are emptying like they are you might want to consider why atheism is rapidly outnumbering church-goers. Here's a surprise for you. Most atheists study and know more about the bible than you and atheirst don't distort what they read. Atheists are among the most intelligent and most read Americans. Reading the bible is probably the most often repeated reason atheists become atheists. The bible is it's own worst enemy. We recommend you read the bible thoroughly. The answer becomes clear. "




Alaskan wrote on Mar 20, 2010 9:50 AM:

" It's all about having Faith. It's believing in something that lacks Scientific proof. That's why church is a hard sell. Besides all of the Self Righteous preachings that go on inside of those halls. It is easy to justify just about anything if Ya Just Have Faith. But hey Global Warming is a Hoax. Only God can make that sort of thing happen. "




chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 20, 2010 9:17 AM:

" To Life:

I do not know your heart neither does any man that is between you and God. I would only encourage you to obtain and watch a movie called Pilgrims Progress. The movie has a very simple theme with a very deep message. It can be ordered over the internet. "




to Give me that old time gospel musicfrom chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 20, 2010 9:03 AM:

" Lighthouse chapel may not be able to accommodate you at this point the chapel will be small and humble. The music will just be the congregation and a guitar (I’m not that good on a guitar). Lighthouse chapel is about the message not the music. As for the money issue let’s just say that we (my wife and I) live a humble life style, the newest car we own is 14 years old. My usual dress is jeans and a plaid shirt. Even though I am a chaplain I am also "




LIFE wrote on Mar 19, 2010 3:42 PM:

" However, I do still have my faith and attempt to keep my heart right in turn treating other people right..... "




Give me that old time gospel music wrote on Mar 19, 2010 3:41 PM:

" Yes, I want it so bad. Unfortunately the majority of churches today have gone to the rock & roll style of music with the "performers" on the stage. What ever happened to just a piano and The Old Rugged Cross? What ever happened to the hard working American family that attended church together..........and wanted to? What ever happened to the group of people who cared for everybody and not their own "click"? That's why I don't go. I can hear rock and roll on my radio. I don't need somebody looking down on Me because they have more moneyanddriveaniceracar&haveAHigherMortgage.......noThanks "




Chaplain mike wrote on Mar 19, 2010 11:28 AM:

" LeeP

the chapil will be located off Bogard rd a few blocks back at 3451 N Bear St (not the church on the corner of Bear and Bogard. I'll announce exact opening date as the weather will determine construction. Please feel free to attend anonymously "




Dawkins wrote on Mar 19, 2010 10:30 AM:

" Obviously people are getting smarter and that is why church congregations are getting smaller. Statistics show that more and more people are figuring out how silly it is to be religious. People are evolving and the primitive urge to find supernatrual explanations for things is becoming less common. "




LeeP wrote on Mar 19, 2010 9:45 AM:

" To Chaplain Mike - Where is the Chapel going to be located? I'll drop in anonymously one Sunday, or maybe more than once, to "check it out" and see if I think you folks are my kind of folks. Who knows..... Thanks. "




Chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 19, 2010 9:26 AM:

" to clyde
You asked about the creation story? I could give you a short, but not a full explination of it on this forum, However I would prefer a complete explanation in a longer format. Please e mail me at lighthouse_chapelak@yahoo.com so I can provide a full explanation of the creation in Genises. As for the situation of questions and answers being ignored or distorted information? It sounds as though you are flustrated by either not getting the answers you want or not getting answeres at all. Feel free to contact me and I’ll try to answer them "




clyde wrote on Mar 19, 2010 7:59 AM:

" Mike, just as I expected. NO ANSWERS. Your success depend on gullible mental midgets sucking in all your clap-trap. You're not along, however. No other preacher in America is any different except in degrees. None of them have anything to teach except the fraud that is your bible. Build your "church" and be a parasite. So long as you have fools who will chip in a few coins into your collection plate, you will eat. "




saddened wrote on Mar 18, 2010 9:05 PM:

" Watching this exchange of self congratulation between people who find comfort in convincing each other of an everlasting life leaves me saddened.

Tossing intellectual curiosity into the wastebasket by embracing one book as the only book so sells short the capacity of human capability.

Mike asks Clyde why he comments here, drawing an analogy between flat earth deniers and those who question religion. Mike, challenge Clyde instead to list all the evil done in the name of misunderstood astronomy. You then list all the evil done in God's name. Then you guys compare notes. "




Sorry again Clyde wrote on Mar 18, 2010 8:08 PM:

" My Bible study time is spent with my fellow Soldiers who come together to rejoice and praise the good Lord. But don't worry, we don't allow it to affect our job in a negative way, so you're still safe Clyde to have your opinion. "




Christian wrote on Mar 18, 2010 5:41 PM:

" Do you assume that America is a Christian nation and therefore God is protecting us in war, even when the President lies about WMD's. Everyone, including Christians, should see the new movie just out, "The Green Zone." What about the killing of innocents? What about the commandment not to kill? Is every war excluded from this commandment? Evangelicals usually have answers that are far too easy without significant thought about what the Bible may say. Evangelicals take Scripture so literally - but hedge their way around the commandment not to kill. "




chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 18, 2010 4:11 PM:

" To light of God

It makes me very happy and excited when I hear a testimonial like yours. I wish every response to the article was like yours. I wish that the responses were all “what are you (meaning me) talking about”. You and your family found a great fit for your beliefs for that I am happy. "




To Alaskan - Wars are not wrong it depends upon the issue - wrote on Mar 18, 2010 2:42 PM:

" Study the Old Testament, God – the Creator commanded His people Israel to occupy the land of Canaan when they were on their journey from their bondage in Egypt to the promise land Israel. God did not want His people to mingle with unbelievers because of their wickedness and they worshipped other gods. Read the life of King David when He went to war with the Philistines, David asked God first and God said to him… Go for I will be with you…God’s purpose is to save His people. He is a jealous God… "




To Alaskan - Pastors job is to teach Gods word not for social justice wrote on Mar 18, 2010 2:41 PM:

" It was He (Jesus) who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for the works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13).” "




chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 18, 2010 1:02 PM:

" To LeeP
A person’s worship of God is very personnel. I agree that sitting in a church building all day every day will not make a person any closer to God. Money does not buy Gods love and forgiveness. Christianity isn’t just a belief it is also a life style. But it is a self imposed life style the clergy is responsible to teach what is in the Bible. Unfortunately there are those who will attend services and still live the life they chose. "




The light of God wrote on Mar 18, 2010 12:55 PM:

" Very well said & true. I have been to several churches that I will never set foot into ever again due to the same things you've been told & share here. I have found a church that is meaningful in truth of the KJV & my family enjoys every minute we attend. It's a small church & Gods love shines brightly in the people who attend. "




Chaplain Mike to readers wrote on Mar 18, 2010 9:20 AM:

" As a note of interest for readers. Current plans for Lighthouse chapel call for no salary for the Chaplain. Singing will be brief and the announcements will be posted and /or briefly mentioned. The rules of the chapel are simple
1. No irrelevant teaching
2. No one stands alone
3. No masks are worn
4. No part-time worship
5. No perfect people allowed, only changed people.
These rules are imposed only on the chaplain. If others wish to live by these rules that is there option. The KJV is the only Bible used. "




Alaskan wrote on Mar 18, 2010 9:15 AM:

" It's a Credibility Issue. How is it okay to kill another in Gods name? Why aren't church leaders screaming at the top of their lungs that Wars are wrong? Just another Holy War, it's okay. Social Justice should be a Pastors top priority. "




LeeP wrote on Mar 18, 2010 9:04 AM:

" Why are congregations getting smaller? Here's my reasoning; I feel closer to my God while sitting in a natural setting in quiet contemplation any day of the week than I do sitting in a room full of what I call "Sunday morning Christians". You cannot lie, cheat, steal and shove Monday thru Saturday then sing loudly on Sunday and put an extra $20 in the plate proclaiming what a fine, upstanding Christian you are. That doesn't work for me and I'm many others feel the same but chose to say nothing while nodding their head in agreement. "




clyde wrote on Mar 18, 2010 8:12 AM:

" I'm willing to bet your "bible study"consists of scripture reading by your pastor and thereafter his hour-long harangue about what he/she says it means. Questions are ignored, side-stepped, distorted and/or never asked. I'll bet your pastor takes dictatorial license over you. Your opinion is rejected. Your questions are not tolerated. Why do I know this? Been there, done that. It is appalling that people will get up Sunday morning, get dressed nicely then pay to have some preacher lecture about his interpretation of the bible. Your opinion is of no consequence. "




Christian wrote on Mar 18, 2010 4:16 AM:

" I thought that was the whole point of becoming a Christian, no longer having to fear the consequences of one's sins and knowing God as a loving Father whose overwhelming love for me and all humankind was shown in the sacrifice of his only Son, Jesus Christ. When I am assured that my Creator/Savior will never leave or forsake me, it doesn't sound like a God I must be afraid of. And - I can't be a Christian because the posts are piling on an athiest and I'm feeling sorry for how Christians attack rather than show love? Come on! "




Is this helping the cause wrote on Mar 17, 2010 4:18 PM:

" So many times Christian leaders write views in the Frontiersman that bring people to Christ. I do not agree always, but in most cases they are well thought out views. The fact this author is responding to everyone makes me a little uneasy. "




born again wrote on Mar 17, 2010 3:14 PM:

" To Christian:

You wrote… " I'm a born again Christian. I am not perverting the Scriptures. I am not afraid of God's holiness. Judgment is God's business.”

Jesus told us - by your fruits they will know you. You agreed with Clyde and he proclaimed against Christian faith. He believes evolution, which is contrary to Bible teachings. In your post, you never mentioned to Clyde to REPENT…

You are not afraid the holiness of God… That is a frightening statement of a Christian. The Bible declares, “The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.” "




born again wrote on Mar 17, 2010 2:40 PM:

" To Christian:

You wrote…” So many churches … are tiny… and a pastor's salary is not good stewardship…”

The church is not a building but it is a unified body of believers to meet and study God's word. Tiny church is not an issue as long as there is a commitment of preaching and teaching the word of God – like Philadelphia church (Revelation 3:7-13). These believers are keeping His commandments.

God will give Pastors abundant blessings as long as they obey the Lord and teach the Bible as it is written. "




born again wrote on Mar 17, 2010 12:08 PM:

" To Christian

You wrote…”I don't see why Waslilla or the Valley needs another church.” If you are born again, you should encourage Pastor Mike because he is teaching the TRUTH. I do not see any biblical deviations in his post or his previous postings. I believe that Pastor Mike is truly born again Christian.

Do you know that if one sinner will repent due to Pastor Mike teaching? That repentant sinner will share his testimony and it could be another “Dr. Billy Graham.” Are you glad that there is a Pastor here teaching the TRUTH? "




born again wrote on Mar 17, 2010 11:19 AM:

" I encourage you to teach your congregation verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter and book by book. Book of John is a good start. I was attending a denominational church before but do not teach the Bible verse by verse.

When I became born again, I attended a non-denominational church and they are on fire for the Lord. They have Bible studies during Sunday morning services. Sunday evening is going deeper of a particular book. There are Bible studies from Monday to Friday in the evenings. This is where I was nurtured by the word of God. "




NW wrote on Mar 17, 2010 9:17 AM:

" Pastor Mike,

The first and last preaching of Stephen (Acts 7) is a classic example of telling the TRUTH to the religious leaders. “You stiff necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers. You always resist the Holy Spirit (Acts 7:51). “

They were angry at him but Stephen full of the Holy Spirit looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. They stoned him and feel asleep.

I will pray for you and keep on telling the truth. "




Christian wrote on Mar 17, 2010 9:08 AM:

" I don't see why Waslilla or the Valley needs another church. So often on these posts we are admonished to read the Bible and follow what it says. Jesus prayed - that means He was pretty serious - that his followers should all be one. Not true in the Valley right now. So many churches in the Valley are tiny and maybe the cost of the building, utilities and a pastor's salary is not good stewardship. Certainly of all the churches in the Valley, the unchurched could find one where they don't feel like a garaged car. "




to singn his praise from chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 16, 2010 10:41 AM:

" In some aspects I agree with your post. The article was written more to voice the reasons that people don’t attend worship than to add to the reasons why not to attend. I agree that a person should worship in a house that suits them. But there is a void in the Valley of people that wish to worship that have been unable to find a place that offers what they want. Where a person attends or does not attend worship tells much about the person. Those that do not attend are still searching for the right fit. "




to clyde from Chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 16, 2010 10:25 AM:

" I will be hapy to answer your questions as soon as you answer the ones i sent. Please answer the questions that i asked and i will be happy to answer your questions "




clyde wrote on Mar 15, 2010 7:21 PM:

" Chaplain Mike, I like an easy arguement and christians and the bible are easy arguements. Stupidity is easy to agrue against. I ask you, Chaplain Mike, why do you post here? Only the gullible agree with you. As for praying for me, please have you fun but I will never lower myself down to your level. It stinks down there. "




Singin His Praise wrote on Mar 15, 2010 6:33 PM:

" It's not about the church I attend, but the relationship I have with Jesus Christ as my Savior. Whether a home group or a mega church, the Bible applies the same-fellowship with the saints, tithing, worship & praise, grace, forgiveness and believing that the Word of God is truly the Word of God. I'm disappointed this article ran. There are many reasons some do not attend church service. This article just gave someone 5 more. Church or not, don't let someone else's complaints keep you from seeking out the one true God! "




clyde wrote on Mar 15, 2010 6:27 PM:

" I maintain the bible to be nonsense. Where are your truths in the bible you are so proud of? I have already cited some UNTRUTHS. It's your turn to cite some truths. Just for fun, your bible says that "on the day ye eat of this fruit, ye shall surely die". That's God speaking to Adam. Didn't happen. Adam lived over 900 years. Cain was kicked out of his house for slewing Able. So, he went "to a faraway country" and found a wife. Where did she come from? "




chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 15, 2010 5:32 PM:

" to clyde
What is it that you seek here? I wonder why a person who seems to not be a Christian would care what Christians are thinking? You keep returning to the site and making comments. Most people that don't believe in a flat earth theory also do not visit those sites. So why do you continue to visit and comment at this site? I’ll ask all that visit this site to pray that you may receive sight, "




from Chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 15, 2010 10:43 AM:

" to: close clyde


Mat 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.


Very well said, it starts at home. If more people said a simple prayer at diner things would start to change. The clergy can be blamed for part of the problem but a simple prayer at home would do the rest. I applaud your convictions one day the houses of worship will be crowded beyond belief, but that will only occur after the first day after the rapture. "




to clyde from chaplain Mike wrote on Mar 15, 2010 10:24 AM:

" I do not attempt to answer for others about the Bible. The teachings in the Bible are not conflicted as some people would like to believe when taken in context. The Bible Is a story of love, forgiveness and second chances. Some claiming to be Christians wish to cloud the truth of the Bible when talking about it by not telling the whole story. Many of the missing youth are the cause and effect of the parents not teaching the children. People decide if the holocaust was real or not they also decide if the Bible is true or not "




clyde wrote on Mar 15, 2010 9:03 AM:

" To the No Name who sits down at the dinner table and says grace, be advised that prayer is part of the brainwashing kids have discovered to be a lie. They have learned that there is nobody out there to hear those prayers. That becomes the hypocracy to which they are exposed. The "moral decay" is in the eye of the beholder and is attributable to your lies and hypocracy. Teach children the truth and they will show more respect. Try it!! Stop praying and start THINKING. "




Close Clyde wrote on Mar 14, 2010 2:37 PM:

" Yes Clyde many children/young people do not attend the churches and worse yet they fail to acknowledge God even outside the confines of a church. However much of this comes from basic parenting and the moral decay of the American family. But thats just the words of a man whose family sits down at the dinner table nightly and says grace prior to dinner. "




clyde wrote on Mar 14, 2010 11:39 AM:

" You might want to consider another explanation of why church pews are empty. The younger generation has picked up on the hypocracy of the church and the unbelievability of the bible with its dirth of contridictions and outright fabrications. Pope Leo X spoke for many generations of christians when he said, "How well we know how profitable this myth of Christ has been for us." That says it all. We have abused out children by teaching them lies instead of truth. "




Nicely Done wrote on Mar 14, 2010 11:26 AM:

" A fine piece of writing and the truth is revealed. Myself I am like many others in that I praise the Lords glory in the absence of going to a church. Its not a money issue for me, I just do not enjoy the snippy attitudes of some that try and dig into everyone's personal life as some congregation members do. None the less, praise God, no matter how you do it, he is there and his love is not discounted by where you celebrate him. "




wont go wrote on Mar 14, 2010 8:43 AM:

" when church became a profession and money oriented not to mention tax exempt is when it went out the window. supposed to be a healing word not a hurting wallet. "