Fox News attacks on Christianity

"Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you."

So said the apostle John. We should not be alarmed that the world hates real Christianity - that is only to be expected.

What should alarm us is the fact that Baptist people have for decades sent their children to and funded with their money colleges and universities which have fostered and propogated the false and inclusive "Christianity" which the world loves but is destructive of true faith.

As long as this sordid practice continues, impelled by love of money, the downward spiral into Sodom will continue.

Mark Osgatharp

 

A poor effort on that by me. I should not have tried to make that point.

 

We must expect more attacks to take place; it is only a matter of time before a preacher in the UK is locked up for teaching that Gays are perverts and sodomy is an abomination. I am currently reading through Jeremiah and there is a clear parallel between his time and ours. Jeremiah was persecuted, so will we be.

Kind regards to all.

Bob

 

Isn't O'Reilly on Fox? Isn't he a Catholic?

 

Why would anyone be surprised by Fox "News" actions and positions?

I am amazed that so many Christians bacame devotees of Fox News because of it's conservative stance, yet ignored the fact that Fox non-news programming is universally recognized as the vilest and filthiest of all the networks.

This Christmas, ABC did the whole "How to get to heaven" ecumenical thing. NBC (or CBS, I can't remember) did the whole Mystery of Christmas show with the usual Christ deniers.

They do it every year! Why would Fox be different? If you have ever believed that Fox has ever been, in any way, remotely "Christian" then you have been had. And it's your fault.

 

It seems that not many read their Bible and expect the world to be better than the church. The church has pastors who lie, cheat and steal. It has members who lie, cheat and steal and have been in jail. The prisons are loaded with Christians who ended up in jail because of wrongdoing. Why should anything surprise us when compared to scripture? Just read Rev. 2 and 3. Read about the issues Paul dealt with.

 

What say you?

Joseph Botwinick

I was disappointed with the specials. I still prefer Fox News over all other news reporting agencies.

 

Just because a person or network take a conservative stance, it does not mean they favor or respect Christianity. It seems that this is where a lot of Christians are confused.

The former president of the astrological society I was once president of was a staunch conservative Republican who was also a big fan of Reagan. At the time, I also knew a well-known published numerologist who was a staunch Republican. She was a fan of Reagan as well. Several of my astrological clients were conservatives (and some were church members). Of course, many in astrology and the New Age were not politically conservative, but it certainly was not rare nor unheard of.

So I am always perplexed at how Christians assume conservatives will be pro-Christianity.

 

Does it really surprise you that a secular organization would not take this tact, especially in today's world?

I'm not disagreeing with you, just making the point that it is the natural course of the Bible for Christians to become more and more persecuted by the world.

It will NOT get better, only worse.

 

[/QUOTE]Seriously, do you people think that just ignoring a problem like this is going to solve it? If all you want is to live in a Pollyannaish dream, then fine, but to expect any solution is real daydreaming!

Ignoring the paths of the mainstream media/politics by the Christians of this nation is what has gotten us into the moral decline we now experience. [/QB][/QUOTE]

First, if you review the whole of my message, you would have your question already answered. It is true that simply ignoring a problem does not solve it, but then that depends on what exactly is the problem. Perhaps my simply paying attention to something is the problem, in which case ignoring that subject is a solution. In the case of what is reported in the media, the solution is not complaining to people who have no authority over the media. If someone would like FOX or any other media group to modify what they report, then solution must be attempted with that group. However, the problem might not be what it is reported, but the manner in which one chooses to react to the report. In that case, ignoring the report might be part of the solution. The Bible tells us to not sin in our anger. It also tells us that the best way to not sin in our anger is to not get angry. Sometimes, that means not allowing ourselves to be exposed to the things that provoke us to anger, at least until such time we learn how to deal with that anger without sin.

It is my firm beliefe that the cause of moral decline in this country is no different than anywhere else. It is not ignoring the media or politics, but it is in ignoring the will of God in our individual lives. We are too quick to call "bad" that which God manifests the most good in, and vice versa. Perhaps we spend too much time debating instead of praying.

 

Mr. Botwinick, I was referring to that verse, yes, in part. You should know something about the way I share my opinions. My opinions are almost never based on a single verse. My opinion about anger comes from Ephesians, from Proverbs, from the Gospels, from Galatians and Philippians - just to name some that come to mind. I admit I am not gifted with a good memory of what verse is in what chapter or verse, but I am provided with the capacity to remember God's word in a context that takes into account many verses, passages, stories and messages in the Bible. I agree with you that that one verse does not say all I suggested, but I think that all I suggested is said in the Bible.

 

quote:Originally posted by exscentric:
"It is called freedom of speech...one of those freedoms guaranteed by our democracy."

For ALL, not just us, Fox has it as well [Laugh]

"Of course they do. I am curious how you think your comments are relevant to this discussion at all."

If you don't know, please feel to remain curious.