More harm than good
| Posted On: 04/30/08 03:19:18 PM |
Age 30, KS |
It seems to me that this following of the emergent church causes even more harm than atheism. By that I mean that an atheist can discover he is lost and that he needs Christ - the emerging church believers think they're OK if they've "found" themselves! They think they are "saved." It's scarier to me to deal with these people. An atheist, well, you just know where he stands and you pray for him. These people it's hard to know, they "think" they know and yet in reality, they are probably taking the "wider" path that leads to destruction. This is the second thing in the last few months that has come to my attention regarding the Dobsons that makes me question their Christian integrity. I have not been fond of Mr. Dobson since he commented that he would not vote. To give believers the idea that it is OK to sit out of the political realm is so innapropriate. And we wonder why our society is taking such a downward turn! So, yes, I'll be looking for a response from the Dobson camp as to why they are leaning this way, in the meantime, I'll be praying for intercession from the Holy Spirit to lead them back where they belong.
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Focus on the Family and Schuller
| Posted On: 04/30/08 03:01:27 PM |
Age 60, IL |
Yes, Brannon you have it right. The problem is that when you have a big ministry or church, you are forced to make compromises.
In our society, you dare not offend anyone, especially in the media. People are not tolerant of offensive comments or postures even on doctrinal issues.
The Dobsons are good people and have an effective ministry in their area, but, they dare not take stands that would divide Christians. The problem with "unity" -- is it cannot take place in without "truth".
To compromise on truth, for unity sake, leaves us neither unified nor honest. Jesus said it well, "Beware when all men speak well of you" (Luke 6:26) It is good to have a few good enemies, who are enemies of the truth.
Pray for the big ministries and big churches, they are under great pressure.
Perhaps that is why the big ones always fall in time. The first churches met in homes, and before it is all over, we might be doing that again.
God bless your good work.
Pastor Richard Valkanet
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SELF ESTEEM
| Posted On: 04/30/08 02:59:28 PM |
Age 71, MO |
For years I have tried to convince anyone who would listen, that "self esteem" is a "dirty" word.
There can be NO THOUGHT of SELF worth outside of realizing our worth to our creator and seeking to fullfill his plan for our life.
Knowing God so loved me at my worst, that he was willing to sacrafice His Only Son is the ONLY basis I can have for any value I may have.
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2nd Peter, Chapter 2/ Jude
| Posted On: 04/30/08 02:53:52 PM |
Age 41, CA |
It appears the false doctrine of deception has the Dodson's son, and his parents are faced with choosing their son over God as Lk. 14:25-33, the Lord is clear about itching ears
Daryl
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James Dobson
| Posted On: 04/30/08 02:38:25 PM |
Age 54, PA |
I presently live in The Uk & Pittsburgh and I first became aware of James Dobson in the nineteen seventies. I am not an ultra fundamentalist and in fact I am moderately
charismatic/ Pentecostal.But I try with God's help to be biblical and discerning.
As much as I normally appreciate Brannon Howse , I must for once disagree with him regarding James Dobson. I am unable to share his previous high regard for FOTF.
James Dobson compromised biblical truth long ago on the ecumenical issue and has been at the forefront in psychologizing the
Evangelical church. It is a natural downward progression for James Dobson to be compromising on the Emergent Church. There were those who sounded the alarm on the
contra-biblical direction Dobson & FOTF were drifting years ago.
Neither am I surprised at FOTF involvement with Shuller and Bell. It is par for the warped course. Once you get into bed with
Roman Catholicism (whose gospel is sacrimental not biblical), and the pope is in bed with the Dali Lama, you climb into bed with the Dali Lama. Frankly, I never had much trust or respect for the ministry of James Dobson to begin with. Now I have none. Still, I hold no personal ill against him and I hope The Lord corrects his erroneous actions. But I doubt Dobson will change. May I be proved wrong.
In Jesus,
Jacob Prasch
Surrey UK & Pittsburgh PA
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- Nothing New
| Posted On: 04/30/08 04:00:02 PM | | Age 51, GA |
Jacob, you are correct. This is nothing new. Dobson has a history of compromising. He seems to gravitate to that wide, easy, ego-stroking path. The last compromise I recall was his pushing some kind of legislation that would have given same-sex couples special rights. I don't remember the details but Dobson was not able to see beneath the surface of satans prettied-up lie. This makes him an easy target. He will be accountable for those he causes to stumble. I'm sick of these "good" men that we're not allowed to question. I smell rotten fruit!
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The Great Apostasy
| Posted On: 04/30/08 01:33:12 PM |
Age 33, AR |
Thank you Brannon for taking a stand on the truth. The Bible speaks that in the last days people will have for themselves teachers, having itchy ears instead of enduring sound doctrine (2 Timothy 4:3-4). What is so strange to me is that people who supposedly read & know the Bible somehow miss this verse. It seems the turning from the truth & embracing falsehood is more alarming today. People are just tossing the Bible out and embracing anything they want, even if it costs souls their eternity in hell & even though they will be judged by Almighty God. Whether the Emerging Church people want to believe it or not, hell is a real place & people without Jesus Christ will be cast into the lake of fire.
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Dobsons Should be Avoided
| Posted On: 04/30/08 12:52:17 PM |
Age 45, KS |
Like many ministries, the Dobson clan started off doing good work, but eventually the power and money went to their heads. They LOVE the limelight (TV talk shows, politics) and new venues for purveying what has gone from solid biblical teaching to some sort of morphed pop psychology. This is SO sad. They read which way the wind is blowing and do whatever they think will give them the greatest exposure in order to advance their power and influence. I used to support them monetarily but recently wrote them a letter explaining that this support is stopping and why. They never replied. I urge everyone else to do the same.
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Dobson is a Wolf
| Posted On: 04/30/08 12:50:32 PM |
Age 45, TX |
No surprise here...James Dobson has never preached to true, original Gospel of Jesus that begins with the Bible truth that God is "holy, holy, holy" and that man is utterly depraved and "desperarely wicked." (Gen 6:3; Isa. 6:3; Jer. 17:9, Rom. 3) If mankind isn't in sin and sin doesn't matter, then why did Jesus Christ come to the earth?!!!!! He came for a reason - to redeem men from their sin against a holy God who cannot and will not fellowship with sinful beings (1 Pet. 1:15-15; Rev. 1:5; 4:8; 21:8, 27). See Matthew 1:21 for the announcement of Christ's birth into the earth and reason He came. What did John the Baptist announce of Christ? See John 1:29.
No man who doesn't even understand the foundational Bible truth as to why the very Messiah came to the earth, has any business leading others. He will inevitably mislead them - "The leaders of this people cause them to err." (Isa. 9:16) He is what Jesus called a "blind guide." (Matt. 23:16, 24) (James Dobson is a wolf and it's time to say it out loud to elevate Jesus and to protect others from this deceiver. SafeGuardYourSoul.com
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Thanks
| Posted On: 04/30/08 12:30:54 PM |
Age 40, CA |
Thank you so much for bringing this to the attention of your readers. I for one have enjoyed, and respected the Dobsons and their ministry for several years. Now this puts a whole new light on things. I know anyone is able to be led astray. And this appears to be the case here. Atleast I hope so. My prayers are going out to them for discernment, and wisdom in their actions.
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Dr. Dobson & FOTF
| Posted On: 04/30/08 11:57:28 AM |
Age 66, FL |
I have always stood behind Dr. Dobson and Shirley in the past until just recently when I realized he seems to be coexisting with the emergent church. That seems very dangerous to me and I hope he will answer some questions on why he is doing this. The bible is still truth and the truth of the gospel will stand forever but won't be popular. Thank you for sending out the alarm.
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