tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734817143510679440.post8278399660725777113..comments2023-12-07T10:19:05.818-05:00Comments on The Ignorant Fishermen Blog: The Apostasy of the Religious Right - The Manhattan DeclarationThe Ignorant Fishermenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05673973129940277983noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734817143510679440.post-21824537397378368892010-08-29T14:41:10.090-04:002010-08-29T14:41:10.090-04:00One other note: Thank God that the men that signed...One other note: Thank God that the men that signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution did not share your views on spiritual purity as a sifter of intentions. <br /><br />We'd have no country. <br /><br />We are a failed creation. Christ is our only perfecter. If you think we can find some agreement in this realm, I sincerely doubt your logic. <br /><br />I applaud you for this excellent blog and clear love for our Lord. Sowing division where none exists is much more of a dastardly initiative than anyone that signed the Manhattan Declaration submitted to. It is time for Godly men to act. If feverish, then I lay my sins in His duty on His altar and pray forgiveness. <br /><br />Pick your battles better. <br /><br />MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734817143510679440.post-85734175170027456792010-08-29T14:36:20.698-04:002010-08-29T14:36:20.698-04:00If these men had created a document based solely o...If these men had created a document based solely on fiscal conservatism, then I'd say, sure, it doesn't have Christian overtones, but does have stewardship overtones. <br /><br />I signed the document because I found it to be very much in the interest of God Fearing Christians to stand up and declare our Christian intentions. <br /><br />You are confusing religion with Christian Patriotism. Denominations are religions. In such they have their brand of worship. I have witnessed the God I serve work through Catholics, Baptists, He does not seem to put our desire of a brand of worship before HIs desires of natural outcome for His spiritual purpose. <br /><br />You make anyone a blasphemer who would set aside religion to work with those of shared principles. This is ridiculous. <br /><br />I believe Mormonism to be a cult. Does that mean I should not work with Mormons to make a better America? You clearly think there is some kind of purity in purpose, that we should lose the fight because we hold beliefs or ideals that simply don't yield a majority opinion. <br /><br />I will not and have not watered down the Gospel by signing a document that seeks solidarity on the finest moral principles. We once had heaven on earth and were expelled. Speaking to the natural order is not blasphemy sir, it is common sense. <br /><br />God Bless. <br /><br />MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-734817143510679440.post-67497639645090422022010-03-26T09:34:34.771-04:002010-03-26T09:34:34.771-04:00I usually agree with what you post and believe you...I usually agree with what you post and believe you are spot on, but this may be one of those agree to disagree times. This may be a case of too little, too late, but how is the declaration different than what you or I would say if challenged on these issues? I also read from the declaration: "We pledge to each other, and to our fellow believers, that no power on earth, be it cultural or political, will intimidate us into silence or acquiescence. It is our duty to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in its fullness, both in season and out of season. May God help us not to fail in that duty." In my view the moral majority has been the silent majority for far too long. The declaration is a way of saying to the world, we will be silent no longer!!gibby62noreply@blogger.com