Today a conference on AIDS was held at Saddleback Church (Rick Warren's church in Orange County). It is a high profile event intended to study AIDS and take steps against it.
One of the attendees was Senator Obama from Illinois. He has a long running involvement with fighting AIDS, and is African-American.
Here is my concern - there was some stir in the Christian community about his being there because he is Pro-Choice. I am a Christian and I was disappointed to hear this because here is a great opportunity to make progress, perhaps even save lives, with a well respected national leader and we shouldn't talk to him because of his beliefs on a different issue? We shouldn't talk to and make progress with those we disagree with? He came to church with his different beliefs, and to help people with others who genuinely make a difference regarding AIDS. So who is on the wrong side of the this?
I am sure what Jesus would do - healing, on several levels.
Christians/Atheists - thoughts?
2006-11-30 15:56:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One of our biggest problems--and the fastest way of turning others off to faith--is that so many of us believers think our way is the only way to approach God. We don't allow for differences in the body of believers. Jesus had dinner with tax collecors, allowed a prostitute to anoint him, and had fellowship with the woman at the well. In fact, many of the most powerful moments in his ministry involved his encounters with folk who scandalized the establishment.
Who are we to try to ban someone just because he has a few ideas different than ours if Jesus refused to do that?
PS for David: I hope your sabbath was all you hoped for. Blessings!
2006-11-30 16:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by micah's mom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stems cells might cure aids, cancer, and everything else. And yet the church takes a stand against that too. Sometimes the end justifies the means, and you just need to accept that the means may not be in perfect alignment with your beliefs.
2006-12-01 00:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by Dave H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did not know about this, but I am not too surprised that people were so concerned about his beliefs of a different subject. This is the same reason why politics upsets me so much.
2006-12-01 00:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by haiku_katie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and I am disappointed in hearing this. Jesus did not alienate.
2006-12-01 00:03:22 · answer #4 · answered by backroadhome 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Christian thought: sad....sounds like churchey people allright.
Blessings,
David
2006-11-30 23:59:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i agree with you absolutely take what ( or in this case who) you can get and run with it. if that wasnt the subject deal with whats at hand
2006-12-01 00:00:50 · answer #6 · answered by nightyzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you, they shouldn't ban him for another belief.
2006-11-30 23:58:38 · answer #7 · answered by pleiades423 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
would Jesus condone this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J3rAcVdDks
2006-12-01 00:00:28 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Brooke 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋