tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23067594.post1695330916231150936..comments2023-11-03T06:08:32.801-07:00Comments on Deep Thoughts: Shivering for JesusAaron D. Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16286503917552301877noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23067594.post-40272571095834580652008-04-20T04:43:00.000-07:002008-04-20T04:43:00.000-07:00Thanks for posting such amazing information of spi...Thanks for posting such amazing information of spirituality and faith. If you are really interested to spread Jesus teachings globally, then come and join <A HREF="http://www.thefaithdebate.com/" REL="nofollow">The Faith Debate</A>, this is a new video-sharing service for anyone interested in the subject of Faith. Covering conversation of all the religions, groups, individuals and traditions of the worlds religions. So, Come join the faith debate, its free, its new and its waiting for your input!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23067594.post-23306830188319824892007-04-13T09:37:00.000-07:002007-04-13T09:37:00.000-07:00Aaron,I'm not sure what I assumed, I didn't mean y...Aaron,<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure what I assumed, I didn't mean you specifically. I just think in general, Christians/americans seem afraid of Islam and seem afraid to learn more about their beliefs for whatever reasons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23067594.post-79508220665482037182007-04-13T08:36:00.000-07:002007-04-13T08:36:00.000-07:00Marhaban,Thank you for your comments. Believe me,...Marhaban,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your comments. Believe me, I was thinking about these same questions the day I was distributing Jesus videos at the Mosque. <BR/><BR/>As far as what my reaction would be if I were a pastor and Muslims stood outside the parking lot of my church distributing Islamic literature, I would either welcome them in and, if they refused, I would not send them away. I would see it as an opportunity to talk to educate my people and thus, strengthen their faith. <BR/><BR/>As far as your comment "I think it is hard to share God's love with people you are afraid of, and it is hard to not be afraid of people we don't know anything about and we don't understand."<BR/><BR/>You're making a huge assumption here! <BR/>I knew that the vast majority of the people would accept what I had to give them with a smile and, it turned out, I was right. Why do you think I knew that?Aaron D. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16286503917552301877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23067594.post-21118765231122474182007-04-13T05:42:00.000-07:002007-04-13T05:42:00.000-07:00Aaron, I think it is great that you were sharing t...Aaron, <BR/><BR/>I think it is great that you were sharing the message of Christ with others, but I have a few qustions.<BR/><BR/>Would you consider doing the same thing at a jewish temple, or a christian church with different beliefs like Catholics or Mormons?<BR/>If not, why are muslims unique? <BR/><BR/>Like Toby, I am glad that you would defend their right to share their faith, but I am curious. If the roles were reversed and the muslims were trying to share some information at the parking lot of your church, what would you do? Would you take their info? Would you invite them in? Would you tell your congregants not to take their information? <BR/><BR/>I think it is hard to share God's love with people we are afraid of, and it is hard to not be afraid of people we don't know anything about and we don't understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23067594.post-69298983867218751942007-04-09T09:55:00.000-07:002007-04-09T09:55:00.000-07:00aaron,what an interesting experience. there's one ...aaron,<BR/><BR/>what an interesting experience. there's one thing in the article that stood out to me which some other christians might consider a problem (but in my opinion isn't a problem at all). <BR/><BR/>you mention that muslims have the right to evangelize within the united states and that you would defend their right to do so. i think some people think of islam as an "enemy religion" to christianity. and while it is true that there are definite struggles between the two, when considering the issue of freedom of religion, it helps if you are able to distinguish between your faith and your politics.<BR/><BR/>for instance, if we really do support freedom of religion, we will let a person with any religion believe what they choose to believe (and perhaps even offer or try to share that truth to someone else, in a way that does not violate the laws of the state). as christians in the states, i believe we have to balance our faith with realistic thinking regarding other religions in the states.<BR/><BR/>what bothers me is when there is a double standard (whether it leans against christianity or islam or whatever other religion). we should give people of different religions and beliefs the same rights as those in the religious majority. <BR/><BR/>and yes, it is a huge blessing to be in a society has freedom of religion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23067594.post-22031969785445689062007-04-08T20:43:00.000-07:002007-04-08T20:43:00.000-07:00is masturbation a sin?is masturbation a sin?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com