tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post9111180612732830505..comments2024-03-04T00:50:02.182-08:00Comments on KeithGiles.com: Are You American or Christian?Keith Gileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328300571647154699noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-29457867251553695502015-07-01T12:37:41.555-07:002015-07-01T12:37:41.555-07:00Good article. We really have it messed up here in ...Good article. We really have it messed up here in the US. Granted, I love living here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in this world, but we have mixed being American with being Christian, and it's two separate things. American Christianity is way off base. I posted an article along the same lines here: http://donewithreligion.com/2015/07/01/independence-day/ Thanks.Done with Religionhttp://donewithreligion.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-14787737437473725792015-04-14T14:24:00.960-07:002015-04-14T14:24:00.960-07:00Thanks, Keith! You are stirring it up well! I like...Thanks, Keith! You are stirring it up well! I like how you set up the alternatives, because these are the main alternatives today in this western, Christian culture. <br /><br />It seems the better Jesus alternatives might be to choose between the early kingdom of man and the Kingdom of God/heaven. This allows for all non-western, Christian cultured people to make the same universal choice.<br /><br />I like my ID bracelet to read "follower of Jesus". One can then be a Christian (culture) follower of Jesus or a Jewish (culture) follower of Jesus, etc.<br /><br />Keep stirring, my friend...I love the conversation!<br />Tim Timmons www.timtimmons.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-53501452818123741982012-08-31T22:12:05.826-07:002012-08-31T22:12:05.826-07:00Also: Keep in mind that Paul wrote this at a time ...Also: Keep in mind that Paul wrote this at a time when the Romans were anything but just and fair towards Christians.Keith Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328300571647154699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-76966856852443809262012-08-31T22:11:24.976-07:002012-08-31T22:11:24.976-07:00The text says that God uses the governments of thi...The text says that God uses the governments of this world to provide justice for the people. I think, in context, that He's showing us that this is the job of the secular government to "wield the sword" and that the Church should not. Keith Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328300571647154699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-15532268583090561332012-08-29T12:48:11.240-07:002012-08-29T12:48:11.240-07:00Your blog is great!!! I found it today, and I thin...Your blog is great!!! I found it today, and I think you sincerely hit the nail on the head on every topic I've read so far.<br /><br />One thing, though.. Paul says this in Romans:<br /><br />"13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience."<br /><br />The only thing I think a person could take issue with (biblically) is the notion that Governments are of the world and not God. <br /><br />I do agree with you, and it's undeniable that some of the world's governments have been completely morally corrupt (nazi germany for example)<br /><br />So I'm conflicted on this front. Some parts, it mentions that the enemy or at least corrupted humans are in control of the world's powers, and this verse says God is.<br /><br />Keep up the great writitng, i'll be tuned in.Nick S.http://facebook.com/nicksmith1985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-58655962045751883482012-08-29T11:42:57.559-07:002012-08-29T11:42:57.559-07:00Keith - Great post, spot on!
I have friends who ...Keith - Great post, spot on! <br /><br />I have friends who keep telling everyone that this country was founded on Christian ideas - then spend a lot of time arguing with those who do not agree. I don't see how that is helping anyone come to know Christ, or learn to serve Him better.<br /><br />Regardless of what the founders believed, the country we now live in has a lot of very unChristlike behaviour. We are in no way a Christian nation, and some of what we do in the name of our country is contrary to what the Bible says we should do.<br /><br />Subvert on! Paul Byleryhttp://www.the-generous-husband.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-31465354609971621812012-08-27T19:26:11.759-07:002012-08-27T19:26:11.759-07:00Politics is the solution to some of society's ...Politics is the solution to some of society's problems. I don't think that you would disagree with that statement.<br />Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12535061710557436016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-86216397958144580032012-08-17T12:06:39.494-07:002012-08-17T12:06:39.494-07:00its a very challenging post--there are a lot of to...its a very challenging post--there are a lot of topics that are good for us as christians to ponder--my way of handeling all issues is to talk to my god about the issue and wait for him to show me--i do not believe its up to me to decide--i leave the decisions up to himthe alternative1https://www.blogger.com/profile/14594337659223473714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-86526673149153116102012-08-16T08:09:18.299-07:002012-08-16T08:09:18.299-07:00Enjoyed your post, first one of yours I have read....Enjoyed your post, first one of yours I have read. Is there a nice way to say the tiny print was a bit of a distraction from what you are saying? What you are saying is great, be bold and let us see it. :)<br /><br />Thanks!Jenniflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684051791178035757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9926207.post-50111865315224415202012-08-15T06:55:43.499-07:002012-08-15T06:55:43.499-07:00Great post! I resonate so much at so many levels ...Great post! I resonate so much at so many levels that I am tempted to write a book in response! <br /><br />I will not do that. But I will say thank you for this post. Very encouraging to read this.<br /><br />You question reminds me of Lee Camp's book, Mere Discipleship where he discusses American Christianity and compares it to that of Rwanda just before the genocide. Very insightful.<br /><br />Another book I found deeply shaping of my views was Colossians Remixed by Walsh and Keesmaat.<br /><br />I do not pledge allegiance to the flag since I went to college where one of my prof's challenged the idea. I have stopped voting in recent years too, though I do not preach against it. And I do believe in being involved in politics, but promoting love and prayer there rather than fear and hate.<br /><br />Again, I appreciate your post.<br /><br />Blessings from Texas...Agent Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10478751219282855503noreply@blogger.com