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. . . and gluttons are never appointed by the church?

On the Palestinian side it is the extremists who have blood on their hands, these days. Many Palestinians are peaceful people. The ecumenical organisation, Sabeel, encourages the Christian Palestinians and urges non-violent resistance. On the Israeli side the violence is perpetrated by the...

There is a slight risk of a suicide bomber or something similar harming an Israeli citizen. These things are rare occurences. Meanwhile most Israelis live a comfortable Western-style existence. In Palestine, just next door, people are short of food and water and don't know how to make ends...

Who told you that? I have a number of friends and acquaintances who have seen Israeli soldiers in operation. One of them has long-term on-going experience of Israeli soldiers on a regular basis. If what you say is true it makes it even worse, because the way they treat innocent Palestinian...

Wow! I've just read this on the Israeli news site, Haaretz Talking of the dire situation in Gaza, Bradley Burston writes: You can read the whole article here http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=715046&contrassID=2 Is the mood changing in Israel? Do enough people read...

Of course it wouldn't be better for the Israeli army to return to Gaza. They would be an occupying force again, as they continue to be in the West Bank. However, it will take more than the IDF leaving to restore normality. It will take time for the hatrred to subside and the memories of...

Not sure what the fuss is about. The BBC interviewed some young Palestinians while they were making rockets. Why the excitement? Apparently they can only make 10 a day - I saw the report. The Palestinian rockets fall into an uninhabited area and rarely do any harm. Meanwhile Israeli shells...

I love "the Quiet side" of Quakers. I try to go to my local meeting about once a month. It helps to give me a different prespective, and I get a chance to sort out my thoughts.

If gays tell lies, are selfish, cheat and steal, or commit any other sin they will be forgiven like the rest of us if they turn from their sins (repent) and live God's way: telling the truth, thinking of others, and even loving them as much as they love themselves, being humble and so forth.

We can't Make Poverty History overnight. The MPH campaign and Live8 concerts have put pressure on world leaders to start talking about the issues. I am somewhat disappointed by the outcome of ths G8 talks, but if I'm realistic I shouldn't be surprised. There are further talks in September...

Well, isn't it much harder for those in the lower socio-economic sections of society to better themselves in a capitalist system? Is it right for this to be so? Should Christians support such a system? Karin

Working to earn your living when you are able is something Christians may well be told to do in the New Testament, but we are also told we should pay a fair wage and charge fair prices, and also help those who cannot help themselves.

This book could provide some interesting food for thought as to Christians and politics http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060558288/ref=sib_rdr_dp/104-7192123-1270303

A bit of an exaggeration.

I'm puzzled by the statement that "socialism fundamentally involves government", docrob57. As politics is all about government, then that seems pretty necessary. If Christians are to engage in the world, and I believe that is what we are called to do, then why is socialism any less suitable...

Why shouldn't Christians become socialists, Babbred? If Christians decide to get involved in politics then socialism is no worse than any other political persuasion, and better than some. Socialism is loosely based on Christian principles and many early socialists were Christians. It isn't...

Giving everything away might be irresponsible, but some Christians advocate voluntary simplicity http://www.simpleliving.org/

If you want to quote Scripture, why not do so, rather than merely supply a list of references, ahab? If these are so important take the trouble to tell us what they are, rather than leave it up to others to look them up. Do I know Jesus? I'm getting to know him, but I wouldn't presume to know...

My God is more inclusive than your God, ahab. My view of Jesus' Way is more inclusive than yours, ahab. I rejoice that God loves each person on this Earth and Jesus will turn no-one away. :clap:

It is through loving our neighbour, being a voice for the voiceless and feeding the hungry etc that we show our love for God. Non-christians may do so, too. I'm sure God rejoices whoever shows love to his children. It certainly shouldn't stop us from doing so. The difference for Christians...