I'm a Christian. A firm believer in God and His Word. And although I've appreciated Kent's stand on Creation, I was frustrated with his evasion of taxes. Now, I'm not revoking my Christianity and turning atheist; I'm just disappointed that there's yet another black spot on the name of Christ and His followers. What do you guys think about this? Does this change anything you thought about Christianity? Do you let it affect you?
2007-01-23 10:30:00 · 9 answers · asked by Robert P 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It affects me in the fact that I think Kent Hovind damaged his witness for Jesus Christ, but he is just a man. I think it helps me to keep in perspective to not put anyone on a pedestal because I think we set them up for failure. I think we as Christians can learn from each other's mistakes and sins. Kent's were only known because he was a public figure.
His stance on creation have nothing to do with his the crimes he committed though. I posed it this way to a lot of Hovind bashers on myspace:
Magic Johnson cheated on his wife and that was wrong, but that doesn't mean that he won't go down as one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game.
One has nothing to do with the other.
I would be encouraged though, that Hovind has led several people to the Lord since being in prison, and he is even teaching them about creation.
It goes to show that God can take our foul-ups and turn them around, pick us up and dust us off, when we repent and serve, and love Him. Romans 8:28
Remeber that our eyes our supposed to be on Jesus.
"My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus blood and righteousness"
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2007-01-23 10:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I understand your viewpoint, but the whole issue doesn't affect my view of Christianity at all. Kent is a man who made a mistake, and I a have made many myself.
2007-01-23 10:35:51 · answer #2 · answered by kdc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But you appreciate his stand on creation?
Kent Hovind was a professional liar, whose business was to create and spread propaganda against science. He wasn't simply a tax cheat.
I appreciate your tone and honesty in this question, but I think that you need to rethink your opinion of his stand on creationism. Even if it were to turn out that creationism is true and evolution false (as I'm inferring you believe) that doesn't change the simple fact that Hovind and creationist organizations in general are in the business of lying.
As for how it affects my view of Christianity, I'm generally able to separate the deeds of individuals from the religion as a whole. Unfortunately, I've seen believers here on R&S defend Hovind and refer to him as a hero even AFTER his conviction. THAT certainly makes me think less of Christianity.
2007-01-23 10:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hovind's conviction is another black eye for the religious right. People will say he is a good man because espouses the "truth". Yet he proclaims that people who believe in evolution are immoral and are wrong.
Be aware of wolves in sheep's clothing.
2007-01-23 14:47:11 · answer #4 · answered by cms13ca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How does Osama Bin Laden or Sadaam Hussain make you view Islam?
2007-01-23 10:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by #2 DB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians aren't perfect just forgiven... if you put your hope in people you will always be disappointed... that's why we put our hope and faith in God.
2007-01-23 10:36:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't affect my view of Christianity. It is just confirmation that Creationists are frauds.
2007-01-23 10:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I've never heard of the guy. I keep my eyes on Jesus, and NOT on man!
2007-01-23 10:35:50 · answer #8 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Never heard of him.
2007-01-23 10:38:13 · answer #9 · answered by Someone who cares 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋