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This is no big deal. It's just another religion among many. No reason for fear. I know many people of that religion. The beliefs are a little strange, but not threatening. In fact, My ex-Mother in law was a preacher in the Assembly of God church, so I know a bit about their practices. I went there quite alot, and it was interesting, but never did anyone try to force me to join, and of course I didn't. I never saw anyone handle snakes. Most of the people were just ordinary people, nice, friendly, and helpful. Of course there are many different Charismatic churches, and aybe not all are alike. I wouldn't worry about them. They are not political. They do "speak in tongues", can dance pretty good, and the music can get loud--almost like being at a rock concert.
Oh, are YOU ever wrong.
These people are SAVED.
Others will go to HELL - if the saved do not preach the word to them and save them before it's too late.
They, thinking they are doing good, will do everything in their power to obey what they say is God's laws.
If THEIR God does not abortion, it is illegal.
If THEY think the world is 5000 years old, they want YOUR children to learn that in schools.
Don't you think they will try to appoint people to the Supreme Court who best follow what THEY consider THEIR God wants?
Fundamentalists in power are always dangerous.
There are fundie groups who believe we are living in END TIMES. Some of those groups don't give a darn about pollution and global warming because it just brings the END TIMES closer.
They don't care if the Israeli situtation in the mideast explodes into a nuclear war for the same reason.
And, like other cultish religions, they don't tell you all this junk when you meet them. All you hear is the good stuff. When you're sucked in, they spoon feed you the junk, but by that time you're committed.
No, No, No. I find it strange that you don't know these things, being so close to them.
Oh, are YOU ever wrong.
These people are SAVED.
Others will go to HELL - if the saved do not preach the word to them and save them before it's too late.
They, thinking they are doing good, will do everything in their power to obey what they say is God's laws.
If THEIR God does not abortion, it is illegal.
If THEY think the world is 5000 years old, they want YOUR children to learn that in schools.
Don't you think they will try to appoint people to the Supreme Court who best follow what THEY consider THEIR God wants?
Fundamentalists in power are always dangerous.
There are fundie groups who believe we are living in END TIMES. Some of those groups don't give a darn about pollution and global warming because it just brings the END TIMES closer.
They don't care if the Israeli situtation in the mideast explodes into a nuclear war for the same reason.
And, like other cultish religions, they don't tell you all this junk when you meet them. All you hear is the good stuff. When you're sucked in, they spoon feed you the junk, but by that time you're committed.
No, No, No. I find it strange that you don't know these things, being so close to them.
Entirely agree & why churches who do not have educated clergy tend to be marginal Christians & out of sync with the overwhelming majority of the Church.
Oh, are YOU ever wrong.
These people are SAVED.
Others will go to HELL - if the saved do not preach the word to them and save them before it's too late.
They, thinking they are doing good, will do everything in their power to obey what they say is God's laws.
If THEIR God does not abortion, it is illegal.
If THEY think the world is 5000 years old, they want YOUR children to learn that in schools.
Don't you think they will try to appoint people to the Supreme Court who best follow what THEY consider THEIR God wants?
Fundamentalists in power are always dangerous.
There are fundie groups who believe we are living in END TIMES. Some of those groups don't give a darn about pollution and global warming because it just brings the END TIMES closer.
They don't care if the Israeli situtation in the mideast explodes into a nuclear war for the same reason.
And, like other cultish religions, they don't tell you all this junk when you meet them. All you hear is the good stuff. When you're sucked in, they spoon feed you the junk, but by that time you're committed.
No, No, No. I find it strange that you don't know these things, being so close to them.
Yes, the Israeli situation is also important to many. Maybe not to them though
And when their God says it okay to go to war again, they truly believe it. Lol, how can ayone say this isnt serious, this is way more important than a knocked up teenage bimbo (lol, though that proves Abstinence is a crock)
She believes the war in Iraq was God's will, everything on the youtube video was explained by the Pastor, although Palin now chooses to not talk about it......
Location: Jonquil City (aka Smyrna) Georgia- by Atlanta
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Tonight at 9PM EST Pastor Tim McGraw will be interviewed
Topics of discussion: Palin's beliefs in faith healing, speaking in tongues, "end of times", Creationism, and Alaska as a final sanctuary when we reach Armageddon...
should be infomative as McCain's camp has tried to keep a lid on this.
Do they play with snakes in that church? If so, did Sarah or Todd play with snakes? Will Bristol be condemed to eternal damnation for having sex out of marriage? Questions, questions!
pentecostals are weird. I used to work with one. he was from WV where they still have snake handlers. strange as they are, it's really no stranger than other religions.
Location: Jonquil City (aka Smyrna) Georgia- by Atlanta
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pentecostals are weird. I used to work with one. he was from WV where they still have snake handlers. strange as they are, it's really no stranger than other religions.
They are a bit more wild. They run around the church, leap out of the balconey, break furniture and scream funny noises. I was raised an Apostolic which is kind of a "quieter" version of Pentacostalism. My pastor was was pretty straight with the Bible but other churches would go off the deep end on things. I remember one Pentacostal church that would have members bring pets to church and baptize them!
all religions are freaking weird. muslim's don't eat pork, hindu's worship cows, it doesn't end. they all scare the crap out of me, however each is free to do as they wish. this situation is too much like reverend right. neither of them mean two craps to me.
Yes. But when they start passing laws and only hiring people who believe as they do and choosing Supreme Court justices based on their religious leanings, then they should be pronounced anathema by the rest of us.
George Bush has hired people who were not qualified, simply because they believed in a certain doctrine. He has appointed similar prejudiced individuals to positions in which they could hire others of like mind.
That's sort of why Katrina was such the horror that it was. Non-qualified people in positions of power.
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ALL snakes should DIE!
