Comments on: Of Politics & People: Part One by Alan Chambers http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/ Welcome! Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:08:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: MIchael Bussee http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/comment-page-1/#comment-4873 MIchael Bussee Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:09:59 +0000 http://blog.exodusinternational.org/?p=731#comment-4873 "As I grow in my own understanding of the truth of Christ, I gain deeper insights into His grace, compassion and develop more of His patience. Today, as I think about the culture war, I step back, take a deep breath, put down my physical weapons and pray that God would help me to go beyond the crossfire to see the deeper battle and to wage the war there at the place that doesn’t involve judging or pointing at people" That's the spririt, Alan!  Without compromising our values or our faith, I think it is time for a cease-fire in the culture wars.  Too much collateral damage.  Real lives are at stake.  Let's find common ground. “As I grow in my own understanding of the truth of Christ, I gain deeper insights into His grace, compassion and develop more of His patience. Today, as I think about the culture war, I step back, take a deep breath, put down my physical weapons and pray that God would help me to go beyond the crossfire to see the deeper battle and to wage the war there at the place that doesn’t involve judging or pointing at people”

That’s the spririt, Alan!  Without compromising our values or our faith, I think it is time for a cease-fire in the culture wars.  Too much collateral damage.  Real lives are at stake.  Let’s find common ground.

]]> By: MIchael Bussee http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/comment-page-1/#comment-28976 MIchael Bussee Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:09:00 +0000 http://blog.exodusinternational.org/?p=731#comment-28976 "As I grow in my own understanding of the truth of Christ, I gain deeper insights into His grace, compassion and develop more of His patience. Today, as I think about the culture war, I step back, take a deep breath, put down my physical weapons and pray that God would help me to go beyond the crossfire to see the deeper battle and to wage the war there at the place that doesn’t involve judging or pointing at people" That's the spririt, Alan!  Without compromising our values or our faith, I think it is time for a cease-fire in the culture wars.  Too much collateral damage.  Real lives are at stake.  Let's find common ground. “As I grow in my own understanding of the truth of Christ, I gain deeper insights into His grace, compassion and develop more of His patience. Today, as I think about the culture war, I step back, take a deep breath, put down my physical weapons and pray that God would help me to go beyond the crossfire to see the deeper battle and to wage the war there at the place that doesn’t involve judging or pointing at people”

That’s the spririt, Alan!  Without compromising our values or our faith, I think it is time for a cease-fire in the culture wars.  Too much collateral damage.  Real lives are at stake.  Let’s find common ground.

]]> By: The Manhattan Declaration http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/comment-page-1/#comment-3557 The Manhattan Declaration Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:18:12 +0000 http://blog.exodusinternational.org/?p=731#comment-3557 [...] Of People and Politics: Part One by Alan Chambers [...] [...] Of People and Politics: Part One by Alan Chambers [...]

]]> By: Of Politics & People: Part Two by Alan Chambers : Exodus International Blog http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/comment-page-1/#comment-3529 Of Politics & People: Part Two by Alan Chambers : Exodus International Blog Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:42:57 +0000 http://blog.exodusinternational.org/?p=731#comment-3529 [...] I shared some of my heart on politics and people and how muddy things can get when we don’t represent [...] [...] I shared some of my heart on politics and people and how muddy things can get when we don’t represent [...]

]]> By: The Manhattan Declaration on Marriage : Exodus International Blog http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/comment-page-1/#comment-3526 The Manhattan Declaration on Marriage : Exodus International Blog Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:38:38 +0000 http://blog.exodusinternational.org/?p=731#comment-3526 [...] out. In that light, I thought it was is interesting that he felt led to write about public policy here and here right before this news came down. [...] [...] out. In that light, I thought it was is interesting that he felt led to write about public policy here and here right before this news came down. [...]

]]> By: Amy http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/comment-page-1/#comment-3284 Amy Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:36:06 +0000 http://blog.exodusinternational.org/?p=731#comment-3284 Well done Alan!  Well spoken.  Thank you. Well done Alan!  Well spoken.  Thank you.

]]> By: Amy http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/comment-page-1/#comment-28975 Amy Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:36:00 +0000 http://blog.exodusinternational.org/?p=731#comment-28975 Well done Alan!  Well spoken.  Thank you. Well done Alan!  Well spoken.  Thank you.

]]> By: Debbie Thurman http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/comment-page-1/#comment-3276 Debbie Thurman Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:01:06 +0000 http://blog.exodusinternational.org/?p=731#comment-3276 Oh, I like this, Alan. So right on.   "Sound, biblical public policy is good and even evangelistic at times, but should never be a substitute for seeking heart change through relationship."   Hear, hear! A wise Christian commentator — his is a household name — got me to really begin seeing this nearly a decade ago during a mild-mannered debate/discussion. That was a real blessing to me. Oh, I like this, Alan. So right on.
 
“Sound, biblical public policy is good and even evangelistic at times, but should never be a substitute for seeking heart change through relationship.”
 
Hear, hear! A wise Christian commentator — his is a household name — got me to really begin seeing this nearly a decade ago during a mild-mannered debate/discussion. That was a real blessing to me.

]]> By: Debbie Thurman http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/comment-page-1/#comment-28974 Debbie Thurman Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:01:00 +0000 http://blog.exodusinternational.org/?p=731#comment-28974 Oh, I like this, Alan. So right on.   "Sound, biblical public policy is good and even evangelistic at times, but should never be a substitute for seeking heart change through relationship."   Hear, hear! A wise Christian commentator — his is a household name — got me to really begin seeing this nearly a decade ago during a mild-mannered debate/discussion. That was a real blessing to me. Oh, I like this, Alan. So right on.
 
“Sound, biblical public policy is good and even evangelistic at times, but should never be a substitute for seeking heart change through relationship.”
 
Hear, hear! A wise Christian commentator — his is a household name — got me to really begin seeing this nearly a decade ago during a mild-mannered debate/discussion. That was a real blessing to me.

]]> By: Adam http://blog.exodusinternational.org/2009/11/18/of-politics-people-part-one-by-alan-chambers/comment-page-1/#comment-3267 Adam Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:27:37 +0000 http://blog.exodusinternational.org/?p=731#comment-3267 A sound admonishment to those of us who engage in public policy discussions. I agree that we must never forget that our ultimate purpose for engaging with people should be to glorify Him. Thank you. A sound admonishment to those of us who engage in public policy discussions. I agree that we must never forget that our ultimate purpose for engaging with people should be to glorify Him. Thank you.

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