tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591706.post2750529847391971840..comments2023-10-02T06:59:48.447-04:00Comments on faithmaps blog: Update to Associated Press Story on Brian McLarenStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10238745383108764223noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591706.post-44528155767444540932008-10-21T00:55:00.000-04:002008-10-21T00:55:00.000-04:00Just admit that McLaren is happy to deconstruct Ch...Just admit that McLaren is happy to deconstruct Christianity to the point that no one converts anymore. His followers are just spiritual lemmings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591706.post-66580132035531886242007-06-15T05:40:00.000-04:002007-06-15T05:40:00.000-04:00Hi BradI wanted to touch base even though I don't ...Hi Brad<BR/>I wanted to touch base even though I don't have time right now to reply. <BR/><BR/>Rather than make our exchange public, I'd be happy to comment on the "why" of what I said. I feel my responses are those you've heard before, but might want to hear my voice in the matter.<BR/><BR/>If so, feel free to email me:<BR/>scampydrums@hotmail.com<BR/><BR/>Write, 'Emergent' in the subject lineJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17275421526588363943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591706.post-40036375912681303462007-06-14T14:17:00.000-04:002007-06-14T14:17:00.000-04:00hi GvR,you said... "My only concern here is how ma...hi GvR,<BR/><BR/>you said... "My only concern here is how many “Christians” live at such a consistently high level of love and grace, truth and character? How many “Christians” don’t even have their own household in order? If you believe the polls about “Christians” the facts aren’t good at all relating to social and relational issues."<BR/><BR/>could you help me understand what you're getting at here?<BR/><BR/>you said... "What if someone asked Brian, or one of Brian’s disciples about the hope that is within him (them)? What would his message be to that person?"<BR/><BR/>i'm confused as to what you mean here as well. could you help me understand this question? <BR/><BR/>much appreciated GvR. i look forward to hearing more of your thoughts:)<BR/><BR/>bradbradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13291016360170886039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591706.post-25305643130523016782007-06-14T12:46:00.000-04:002007-06-14T12:46:00.000-04:00The fact is, people who are satisfied with their r...<I>The fact is, people who are satisfied with their religion won't be interested in changing. But if people see "the light of good deeds" in our lives, as Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, if they see love us love one another, if they sense the love and grace and truth and character of God in us, if they hear us bearing witness to God's reality in our lives, they'll be attracted to our message and eager to learn about the hope that we have. I'm all for that. In fact, as you know, that's what I've devoted my life to ...</I><BR/><BR/>My only concern here is how many “Christians” live at such a consistently high level of love and grace, truth and character? How many “Christians” don’t even have their own household in order? If you believe the polls about “Christians” the facts aren’t good at all relating to social and relational issues. <BR/><BR/>I agree with McLaren’s statement, what I am confused about is his message. What if someone asked Brian, or one of Brian’s disciples about the hope that is within him (them)? What would his message be to that person? This is the real issue to me and concern about Brian. <BR/><BR/>--GvRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com