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Religious Superiority….

RJ Walters

Here are some thoughts from Randy Oftedahl over at QuakerQuaker: Now I believe there are many paths, and God in His love for human variety has given us an infinate number of ways to follow the Spirit, depending on what best speaks to our condition. But sometimes I think Quakers, perhaps because we have a particular history as a “peculiar people” or more distinctive worship and organizational forms, of for whatever reason, may be prone to a kind of spiritual pride or elitism we would reject if we found it in a fundamentalist or charismatic sect. Have other Friends ever … Continue reading Religious Superiority….

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Prosperity Gospel And Joel Osteen — Fact or Crap……

RJ Walters

I am going into the attack mode this morning. I don’t do this often but sometimes one of those 39,000 versions of Jesus Christ  around today severely strike my ire. That is the case with the “Prosperity Gospel”. When I came across these calendars in a stand recently their position next to each other got my immediate attention. Here are some words from Christianity Today that speak to the issue of the prosperity gospel: Source: Joel Osteen vs. Rick Warren on Prosperity Gospel | Christianity Today. 17 percent of Christians surveyed said they considered themselves part of such a movement, while … Continue reading Prosperity Gospel And Joel Osteen — Fact or Crap……

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Is Religion an idol??

RJ Walters

Is it possible for the Christian Religion itself to be an idol? I believe it can be and here is why.   Yes, if it’s point is to show our superiority over others. Many of us Christians sit in our churches and seem to snub our nose at those who are not like us. We are convinced that we have all the answers to life and everyone else just needs to come to us to get it right. When we have this kind of mindset we have turned our religion into an idol. We must realize that we are all in … Continue reading Is Religion an idol??