"She was talking about a church that was burnt down
What do you think of the choice of words?
2007-06-05 05:06:34 · 13 answers · asked by Black Atheist 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I like the CNN one better. When Bush was talking about Katrina, the caption said
Bush: Greatest disaster in American History
I like Bush, but that was funny.
2007-06-05 05:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that she was sadly mistaken about the church building being the house of God- it is just a building that people gather together to worship and fellowship in.
This happens in people's homes, warehouses , storefronts, the park, etc- there is no building built with human hands that is 'the house of God' and the fact that is burned down does not keep the believer from being able to gather to worship, fellowship, and learn and God certainly is not crying because his house has burned down.
I think the statement either shows her ignorance or carelessness
2007-06-05 05:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Church: (ekklhsia) "called out" referring to a "called out body of people." The word "church" is used in three different ways in the New Testament. It is most often used to refer to the world-wide body or kingdom of Christ, comprised of all who have obeyed the gospel and were added by the Lord to the number of the saved in His body (Matt. 16:18; Eph. 5:23,25). Baptism (immersion in water for the remission of sins) is the point at which one enters the body and is added to the church (Acts 2:41,47; 1 Cor. 12:13). Used in this universal sense, "church" is always used in the singular; there is "one body" or one church (Eph. 4:4; 1:22,23).
A second use of the term "church" refers to the local congregation, so that the Scripture refers to the "church of God in Corinth" (1 Cor. 1:2), "the churches of Galatia" (Gal. 1:2), or the "seven churches in the province of Asia" (Rev. 1:4). One should not assume that these are different classes or kinds of churches (as denominations, which have different names, creeds and practices). The New Testament knows nothing of the denominational concept. The New Testament knows of only one universal church identifiable in local congregations, so that Paul speaks of the "churches of Christ" (Rom. 16:16).
A third use of the term "church" is a reference to the assembly of the local congregation as in 1 Cor. 11:18 or 14:34. In the New Testament "church" never refers to a physical building, though it is commonly used for that today. The church is made up of people, living stones (1 Pet. 2:5,9). Other terms that are synonymous with "church" include temple, vineyard, kingdom, body, household or family of God.
2007-06-05 05:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by TG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not offended until the intention was to say that Christianity went down in flames. That will NEVER happen. Referring to one building that was destroyed by fire, the expression is truthful reporting.
2007-06-05 05:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was reporting about a building of worship , that was burning down. Any building , where we come together and worship God ,is called "The House of God ".
Her choice of words were correct in my opinion.
2007-06-05 05:15:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a curious choice of words that could present a false image to the reader.
That simply means, for the reporter it is a master piece, but most of the world dislikes it coz it tricks them, and nobody likes to be tricked.
2007-06-05 05:13:59 · answer #6 · answered by Rudius Le Grand 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sins are judged in accordance to their gravity. Hell is the state of self -exclusion from communion with God. human beings bypass to hell via their very own unfastened decision. God won't tension a individual to be with him if that individual would not want to be with him in heaven. God respects the liberty of his creatures. you're able to do plenty extra advantageous than purely being "high-quality" in case you want to bypass to heaven. Morals have not got something to do with heaven. there is not any assure a Christian will bypass to heaven if he does issues just to get there.
2016-12-18 14:36:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No reaction, really. Probably could have chosen better wording but the point was made.
2007-06-05 05:10:35 · answer #8 · answered by Catherine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this makes a reference to hell. These aren't very good words to choose and it could offend many.
2007-06-05 05:09:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It sounded gleeful. That person better rethink their attitude.
2007-06-05 05:10:01 · answer #10 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋