Comments on: Straight from the Pope!

By: David

David — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:07:57 +0000

And don't get me wrong - I think Pope Benedict is great. World Youth Day down here in Sydney last year was a powerful gathering and had churches joining together, which thrills my heart. I know it's not exactly been a big discussion here Alex (yet?), but I really want to thank you for posting this. Davids last blog post..Transitional Phase

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:43:41 +0000

Yeah man I really loved this quote! I do not find it to be unbalanced as David does. True it reflects more of a Christian realism, which at times can be very refreshing (in certain doses). Yet I feel he still gives merit to the proclamations of prosperity, healings, and empowerment that the Spirit brings. Therefore I feel he has a very healthy view considering all whom he represents, which to me is very sober society. Peters last blog post..Easter reigns supreme

By: David

David — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:30:38 +0000

Hey Alex. Been RSSing your blog for a while, but this is my first clickthrough

I appreciate what the Pope has said here, but at the same time…it’s not the whole story of the Gospel.

Just as those who preach an unbalanced everything’s hunky-dory, “your miracle and prosperity will be served at 10.15 at the next counter” brand of Christianity is also unbalanced.

Jesus came for so much more than just to be there in our suffering, He also came to empower us to do greater things than He did on earth. To be His conduit of love.

So in my view, what the Pope has said here is equally unbalanced…it focusses on the realism/sobriety, rather than dreaming/believing/hoping for a changed world that IS possible through total faith.

Not saying it’s easy though.

Davids last blog post..Worship : 19 April 2009