LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY nocturnalseraph)

The Vatican actually did something good for a change.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,17162341-13762,00.html

LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY nocturnalseraph)

I just joined this group a couple days ago, and I must say this is by far the most active and interesting LJ community I've seen to date. From what I've read so far, it seems the hot topic right now is the ID vs. evolution battle taking place in certain schools. Here's my question, and granted I haven't perused the entire community archive, so please forgive me if it's been covered: what about the issue with certain pharmacists refusing birth control and the "morning after" pills based on either moral convictions or religious beliefs? Has this one been talked about yet?

LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY kalibex)

"...don't wonder why He hasn't helped you when problems begin, if they begin. I'm not saying they will, but if they do, just remember, you just voted God out of your city. And if that's the case, don't ask for His help because he might not be there..."
-Pat Robertson

LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY thornewilder)

One of the things I like to do is search out different philospohies in Churches throughout the Pacific Northwest....I found this one today and I am shocked. Did I say, shocked.

http://www.gtchurch.org/

"If you consider Glad Tidings Church your home church and are not a member but would like to become one, we have a class for you. On Saturday, December 10th at 10:00 AM, Pastor Rick will be having a 1-hour meeting in Room 201 for you. Even if you are just curious about becoming a member, I would encourage you to attend and come with questions.

In the meantime, put this date on your calendar. If you have any questions, please give me a call at the office – (360) 892-7100 extension 212. Applications for membership are in the lobby, you can request one from our reception desk or you can download one by Clicking Here."

You have to fill out an APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP!!! And go to an orientation!

Yesterday Sunfell and I briefly on what factors existing in churched promote anti-social and destructive positions vis a vis the community.

How about also writing a list of "things Churches can't do if you want to be a church..." LIKE A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION.

Is it just me, or is this absolutely outrageous?

LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY lihan161051)

America, Fascism, & God, by someone I know personally, Rev. Davidson Loehr.

Good collection of sermons that cut right to the heart of what we're exploring here. Davidson minces few words when analyzing the dominionist menace, and on top of everything else, he's fun to read ..