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	<title>Comments on: Rick Warren</title>
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		<title>By: Jonathan</title>
		<link>http://www.apologeticsindex.org/125-rick-warren/comment-page-1#comment-93336</link>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>i disagree with Rick Warren&#039;s statement, &quot;it is ALL about God and not about you&quot;.  It does NOT measure up with the word of God, just read John 3:16.  Our whole life basically consists of God saving his special people, and in turn, God reaping what He sows, which is eternal life-- knowing God and the one whom He sent Jesus the Christ who became flesh and ALSO said we ought to love one another.  According to 1 John we ought to not even greet Rick Warren in some ways, because he did not bring the doctrine to love one another.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>i disagree with Rick Warren&#8217;s statement, &#8220;it is ALL about God and not about you&#8221;.  It does NOT measure up with the word of God, just read John 3:16.  Our whole life basically consists of God saving his special people, and in turn, God reaping what He sows, which is eternal life&#8211; knowing God and the one whom He sent Jesus the Christ who became flesh and ALSO said we ought to love one another.  According to 1 John we ought to not even greet Rick Warren in some ways, because he did not bring the doctrine to love one another.</p>
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		<title>By: S Griffith</title>
		<link>http://www.apologeticsindex.org/125-rick-warren/comment-page-1#comment-93059</link>
		<dc:creator>S Griffith</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Rick Warren and all of his mixing with the cults is leading spiritually minded Christians towards a One World Religion. While he is not the anti-christ, he is an antichrist. Wanting to merge all the religions of the world together in the common cause of bettering all of humanity is just the talk of a typical Wolf in Sheeps Clothing.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rick Warren and all of his mixing with the cults is leading spiritually minded Christians towards a One World Religion. While he is not the anti-christ, he is an antichrist. Wanting to merge all the religions of the world together in the common cause of bettering all of humanity is just the talk of a typical Wolf in Sheeps Clothing.</p>
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		<title>By: Bryan Walker</title>
		<link>http://www.apologeticsindex.org/125-rick-warren/comment-page-1#comment-92830</link>
		<dc:creator>Bryan Walker</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I agree with you John. While some of these books may be &quot;great reads&quot; I feel that alot of times they make us lazy. If we are using these to serve as doctrine are we any more correct than the Mormons? No. I love that I can take that I am an imperfect human saved by Gods grace. No other experience will move you like being alone with God and in His Word. My Church is big but I know it is right for me by spiritual affermation not &quot;increases in my finances&quot; or any other material gain.
Believe me I live in the land of some of the most money driven preaching there is. I am ashamed that so many are lost because they have been lured in by the thought of properity preached in these books. Our country needs those like you and me to be doing what God has truely called us to do. Thank God for is Word and fellow believers as yourselves.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree with you John. While some of these books may be &#8220;great reads&#8221; I feel that alot of times they make us lazy. If we are using these to serve as doctrine are we any more correct than the Mormons? No. I love that I can take that I am an imperfect human saved by Gods grace. No other experience will move you like being alone with God and in His Word. My Church is big but I know it is right for me by spiritual affermation not &#8220;increases in my finances&#8221; or any other material gain.<br />
Believe me I live in the land of some of the most money driven preaching there is. I am ashamed that so many are lost because they have been lured in by the thought of properity preached in these books. Our country needs those like you and me to be doing what God has truely called us to do. Thank God for is Word and fellow believers as yourselves.</p>
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		<title>By: john clemento</title>
		<link>http://www.apologeticsindex.org/125-rick-warren/comment-page-1#comment-92783</link>
		<dc:creator>john clemento</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:07:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>How sad it is that so many are writing books, and promoting them from the pulpit. I think that it is a tragedy that so many pastors are actually pushing these books in there churches. Guess what God left the only book we need. The Bible. I know that some mean well others are money hungry I must admit I am deeply saddened by the mega church movement. What is more important a big church or a Holy Church? Bible studies are fading and some pastors are pushing these books to be studied instead $$$$$ these salesmen are selling books on how to be a good christian. Read the Word the Bereans did, and Paul commended them for it. Don&#039;t just believe a pastor, or priest because he said it. We have God&#039;s word at our disposal. The truth will set you free. My prayer is that believes will begin to stand up for the Word, revival will not come with concerts in church or reading some second hand account on the bible. Revival starts with God and Pours down. Obedience. To God Alone Be The Glory Forever. Amen.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How sad it is that so many are writing books, and promoting them from the pulpit. I think that it is a tragedy that so many pastors are actually pushing these books in there churches. Guess what God left the only book we need. The Bible. I know that some mean well others are money hungry I must admit I am deeply saddened by the mega church movement. What is more important a big church or a Holy Church? Bible studies are fading and some pastors are pushing these books to be studied instead $$$$$ these salesmen are selling books on how to be a good christian. Read the Word the Bereans did, and Paul commended them for it. Don&#8217;t just believe a pastor, or priest because he said it. We have God&#8217;s word at our disposal. The truth will set you free. My prayer is that believes will begin to stand up for the Word, revival will not come with concerts in church or reading some second hand account on the bible. Revival starts with God and Pours down. Obedience. To God Alone Be The Glory Forever. Amen.</p>
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		<title>By: Hiram E Sutton</title>
		<link>http://www.apologeticsindex.org/125-rick-warren/comment-page-1#comment-92748</link>
		<dc:creator>Hiram E Sutton</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The church is truly in the grips of apostasy and the mire of a lack of discernment. How can the leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention and certain apologetic ministries allow (1) Rick Warren to promote mysticism, i.e. breath prayers as found on page 88-89 of his book the Purpose Driven Life and (2) promote the working together by involving people of different faiths and their religious institutions (Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Christian, etc.)to solve the worlds problems without saying a word. Did any of the Old Testament Prophets or NT apostles quote form the demon led or possessed priests or prophets of the world religions as a source of inspiration, enlightenment or pursue working relationships with them to help build the kingdom of God.  No!
As a matter of fact the Bible exhorts biblical separation. (2 Cor 6:14-17, Amos 3:3) yet Rick Warren is promoting the opposite.
In light of the clear evidence from Rick Warren himself, one is left with the question where is the discernment, and allegiance of pastors and teachers within the church who are promoting and supporting Rick Warren initiatives such as his PEACE plan and his books &quot;Purpose Driven Church&quot;, and &quot;Purpose Driven Life&quot;, etc. This clearly shows how far the institutional church has traveled down the road of Apostasy. 
The Apostle John&#039;s criteria for gauging our relationship with God are by whether we follow or deviate from Christ’s doctrine (2 John 9). We are explicitly warned not to allow false teachers to teach in our churches (at that time homes) nor give them any encouragement (v. 10). If we do, we take part in their evil deeds (v. 11). By way of extension this would include the buying and selling of their books and materials, teaching their messages and methods to others. If we do, we take part in their evil deeds. Yet there are churches that sell their books, teach from them, and adopt their messages and methods. This is heresy by proxy.  They appear to be oblivious to the dangers that are presented. These indeed are perilous and deceptive times.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The church is truly in the grips of apostasy and the mire of a lack of discernment. How can the leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention and certain apologetic ministries allow (1) Rick Warren to promote mysticism, i.e. breath prayers as found on page 88-89 of his book the Purpose Driven Life and (2) promote the working together by involving people of different faiths and their religious institutions (Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Christian, etc.)to solve the worlds problems without saying a word. Did any of the Old Testament Prophets or NT apostles quote form the demon led or possessed priests or prophets of the world religions as a source of inspiration, enlightenment or pursue working relationships with them to help build the kingdom of God.  No!<br />
As a matter of fact the Bible exhorts biblical separation. (2 Cor 6:14-17, Amos 3:3) yet Rick Warren is promoting the opposite.<br />
In light of the clear evidence from Rick Warren himself, one is left with the question where is the discernment, and allegiance of pastors and teachers within the church who are promoting and supporting Rick Warren initiatives such as his PEACE plan and his books &#8220;Purpose Driven Church&#8221;, and &#8220;Purpose Driven Life&#8221;, etc. This clearly shows how far the institutional church has traveled down the road of Apostasy.<br />
The Apostle John&#8217;s criteria for gauging our relationship with God are by whether we follow or deviate from Christ’s doctrine (2 John 9). We are explicitly warned not to allow false teachers to teach in our churches (at that time homes) nor give them any encouragement (v. 10). If we do, we take part in their evil deeds (v. 11). By way of extension this would include the buying and selling of their books and materials, teaching their messages and methods to others. If we do, we take part in their evil deeds. Yet there are churches that sell their books, teach from them, and adopt their messages and methods. This is heresy by proxy.  They appear to be oblivious to the dangers that are presented. These indeed are perilous and deceptive times.</p>
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		<title>By: Randy</title>
		<link>http://www.apologeticsindex.org/125-rick-warren/comment-page-1#comment-92662</link>
		<dc:creator>Randy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:31:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>We live in an ever changing world today and yet the scriptures were written with the intent to never change. A guide to life from God himself using people chosen by God to pen his desire for mankind. The scripture is very plane but in our ever changing American way the church needed to add seats to their sevices in order to survive. Just look at what he cults have brought us, and now as the wold turns we see many changes not only from the accepted gay so called pastors who overlook their own sin but we have mega churches who allow women and gays in the pulpit. I say we have perverted the scripture to fit the American lifestyle and where in the scripture does it say its ok to change or misrepresent Gods word to fit in? We condem the cults for this but we turn around and do the same thing and the pastor gets paid big money and lives very well for it. Its no wonder the unbelievers can&#039;t accept Christ all they see in the church is how much can you give and when they do look at the scriptures with an open heart they are set back with &quot;How can that be&quot;, its all over the media
 give give give and you will be healed or they see a well to do woman preaching. Its my view the church has changed to fit movements and views in America. Its no wonder God is removing His hand from this nation. We have become perverted just look around and see how many churches are failing because they refuse to adhere to the truth. Very Sad and shameful, God Help us All</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We live in an ever changing world today and yet the scriptures were written with the intent to never change. A guide to life from God himself using people chosen by God to pen his desire for mankind. The scripture is very plane but in our ever changing American way the church needed to add seats to their sevices in order to survive. Just look at what he cults have brought us, and now as the wold turns we see many changes not only from the accepted gay so called pastors who overlook their own sin but we have mega churches who allow women and gays in the pulpit. I say we have perverted the scripture to fit the American lifestyle and where in the scripture does it say its ok to change or misrepresent Gods word to fit in? We condem the cults for this but we turn around and do the same thing and the pastor gets paid big money and lives very well for it. Its no wonder the unbelievers can&#8217;t accept Christ all they see in the church is how much can you give and when they do look at the scriptures with an open heart they are set back with &#8220;How can that be&#8221;, its all over the media<br />
 give give give and you will be healed or they see a well to do woman preaching. Its my view the church has changed to fit movements and views in America. Its no wonder God is removing His hand from this nation. We have become perverted just look around and see how many churches are failing because they refuse to adhere to the truth. Very Sad and shameful, God Help us All</p>
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		<title>By: Dolores</title>
		<link>http://www.apologeticsindex.org/125-rick-warren/comment-page-1#comment-92654</link>
		<dc:creator>Dolores</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>We need to pray! If he has this influence, we need to pray that he repents and does so publicly. Yes, he is misguided and carries ecumenism too far.  But he is basically a misguided evangelical, and God can use him still.  We need to not toss people aside so easily.  We need to remember we also have bad judgment.  I once had the same prespective he has, and the Holy Spirit caused me to see my hypocrisy and wrong ideas, bringing me to repentance.  We serve a God who loves abundantly; let us too, love abundantly.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We need to pray! If he has this influence, we need to pray that he repents and does so publicly. Yes, he is misguided and carries ecumenism too far.  But he is basically a misguided evangelical, and God can use him still.  We need to not toss people aside so easily.  We need to remember we also have bad judgment.  I once had the same prespective he has, and the Holy Spirit caused me to see my hypocrisy and wrong ideas, bringing me to repentance.  We serve a God who loves abundantly; let us too, love abundantly.</p>
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		<title>By: Kacee</title>
		<link>http://www.apologeticsindex.org/125-rick-warren/comment-page-1#comment-92550</link>
		<dc:creator>Kacee</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am sickened. We serve an unchanging God I pray His people will STOP comprimising the Word of God and stand up for His truth whomever it may offend.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am sickened. We serve an unchanging God I pray His people will STOP comprimising the Word of God and stand up for His truth whomever it may offend.</p>
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		<title>By: Lynda</title>
		<link>http://www.apologeticsindex.org/125-rick-warren/comment-page-1#comment-92529</link>
		<dc:creator>Lynda</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Rick Warren is praising Obama for inviting the homosexual bishop Robinson to lead prayer during Tuesday&#039;s ceremony. RW also said &quot;Obama has again demonstrated his genuine commitment to bringing all americans of &#039;goodwill&#039; together in search of &#039;common ground.&#039; I do not believe anyone who compromises their beliefs to please others, has a true desire to please God. It seems RIck Warren wants to insure the continued success of his book sales, if he also can spread enough goodwill and be a people pleaser he will continue to have high profits. The idol worshippers who are following the wanna be people&#039;s messiah are selling their souls. There are so many who want to attain popularity and prosperity no matter the cost. Their conscious is seared, as in promoting bishops who engage in perverse homosexual acts, supporting someone who believes and who voted for innocent babies to be murdered while being born. I believe God is standing back and has been watching to see who will stand for righteousness, and who will compromise the word of God. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of an angry God. True christians need to be interceding for those who are decieved in these last days.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rick Warren is praising Obama for inviting the homosexual bishop Robinson to lead prayer during Tuesday&#8217;s ceremony. RW also said &#8220;Obama has again demonstrated his genuine commitment to bringing all americans of &#8216;goodwill&#8217; together in search of &#8216;common ground.&#8217; I do not believe anyone who compromises their beliefs to please others, has a true desire to please God. It seems RIck Warren wants to insure the continued success of his book sales, if he also can spread enough goodwill and be a people pleaser he will continue to have high profits. The idol worshippers who are following the wanna be people&#8217;s messiah are selling their souls. There are so many who want to attain popularity and prosperity no matter the cost. Their conscious is seared, as in promoting bishops who engage in perverse homosexual acts, supporting someone who believes and who voted for innocent babies to be murdered while being born. I believe God is standing back and has been watching to see who will stand for righteousness, and who will compromise the word of God. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of an angry God. True christians need to be interceding for those who are decieved in these last days.</p>
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