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Comment on Is Obama the Antichrist? No, says Tim LaHaye by Roxie

Roxie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:44:17 +0000

There have been two anti-christs already. And the 3rd anti-christ will cause people to worship the 2nd anti-christ.
1. Satan himself
2. Hitler
3. Obama [who causes people to go back and worship Hitler]
Why are there 500,000 plastic coffins being stockpiled in Atlanta Georgia? Thanks to Google Earth the government can’t hide.
http://neithercorp.us/nforum/serious_videos/a_half_a_million_plastic_coffins-t381.0.html

Comment on Deadly Assumptions by Melody Hanson

Melody Hanson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:33:20 +0000

I know, from my experience directing promotion/communications for Urbana conventions (in 90’s) and as a majority culture leader, my posture had to be humble & open at all times. Seeking feedback, constantly.

It’s a shame that Zondervan’s editors aren’t more cross-cultural and representative of minorities and women. The fact that people read & liked this book without offense only highlights how clueless we whites can be. Which is why we can’t have all the power.

Righteous anger, necessary. Prophetic voices, necessary. Risk-taking, bridge-builders, absolutely necessary. I so admire these beautiful people, willing AGAIN, to say “this is wrong!” The fatigue of being in this role is huge, which I only know a small part as a female.

Comment on Hannah’s Prayer (or, Keeping Your Baby Off the Pole) by Craig Panza

Craig Panza — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:07:56 +0000

I don’t want to over-intellectualize this thing.

Hannah’s prayer? I was thoroughly blessed, and I’m thankful that something edifying is on YouTube. “Out of the mouths of babes hast thou ordained praise.”

The detractors who think she’s brainwashed? Their words are coming straight from the Evil One. We need to encourage Hannah to pray for them, and then those naysayers will really have to watch out, or they might end up coming to Jesus themselves! The gospel is a dangerous thing for those who have set their hearts against it.

Comment on Deadly Assumptions by Immediate reflections to an ongoing story « Prof. Rah's Blog

Immediate reflections to an ongoing story « Prof. Rah's Blog — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:50:52 +0000

[...] “Shock and awe”. My good friend Ed Gilbreath used this phrase in his blog reflection. I love the way Ed writes – very descriptive and on point. I don’t think that there was [...]

Comment on Deadly Assumptions by Working (and Living) It Out « Reconciliation Blog

Working (and Living) It Out « Reconciliation Blog — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:32:44 +0000

[...] 5, 2009 by Edward Gilbreath Good news regarding the Deadly Viper controversy that has occupied a lot of our attention this week. Here’s the beginning of Soong-Chan [...]

Comment on Deadly Assumptions by Denise Barreto

Denise Barreto — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:53 +0000

Ed – once again – I applaud your grace in the face of the chaos that is our journey to be reconciled to Him and to one another. I appreciate your acknowledgement of the “squemishness around the necessary part of the protest” – this is real and raw vulnerability that we all feel -those of us with the goal of racial reconciliation.

Love, love, love all the perspectives represented on the comments.

I will again state , as I have before, that we must tread forward with grace and humility as we confront the ugliness that is racial bias, injustice, bigotry – etc. etc. It is an education process where we all have to come in with our eyes and ears wide open to hear other views, perspectives and lay down our “right to be right”.

Thanks again for making your blog a safe place to get it all out…

Comment on Deadly Assumptions by Judy

Judy — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:15:12 +0000

I agree with the content of what Professor Rah is saying. But I can’t agree with how he goes about trying to expose things that are wrong with White Evangelical culture.

If I am reading his post correctly this is the content of his initial email to one of the authors :

Really guys,

What is the point of making an allusion to “Kung Fu” and having a dragon on the cover. You need to respect the culture. Not mock the culture.

Then he posts the ensuing thread, using it as an example of how wrong and blind the authors are.

This initial email is condescending and rude. How many people can honestly say they wouldn’t get defensive after receiving this email? Can we really say that he is speaking the truth in love here?

I fully acknowledge that white Christian culture needs to change, but I just don’t know if this is the way to go about it. It seems like the equivalent of a stranger getting in your face and yelling “YOU SUCK!” and then expecting you to be open to their concerns about you.

Comment on Deadly Assumptions by Jim

Jim — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:43:55 +0000

Thanks for writing a great post…sometimes things get out of hand in the commenting sections and now on tweets and blogs…

Comment on Deadly Assumptions by Kyle Reed

Kyle Reed — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:17:54 +0000

Very well written and a great review of what is happening and then giving your thoughts.
I am in total agreement with your views here in the way things were handled as well as putting myself in the shoes of Mike and Jud. I cannot imagine working on something so hard and then to have it cause so much pain and frustration.
I added your blog to my GoogleReader and look forward to more post from you.

Comment on Deadly Assumptions by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:40:34 +0000

Very good point. I truly value this type of dialog, because we all obviously have opinions – and in many (maybe most) cases, we have assumptions. Venues such as this and open, constructive communication such as this, can lead to greater understanding. Which I feel I now have.

Thank you, Daniel, for sharing your thoughts and that quote.

And thanks again to Ed for providing the right venue for the right kind of discussion.

Blessings.