No one called Roman Catholics murderous, something the posters here seem to be ignoring in order to continue acting shocked and in disbelief so they can appeal to emotion rather than deal with issues. I thought that this was an apologetics website, but I see little apologetics going on. Whereas true religion is solely a work of Gods Spirit, to make an eternal people for Himself. Just who is the accuser here, exactly??? Fixed Dates 2. In the fourth century certain sectarians protested against the True Church, yet still called themselves Christians. Sola Scriptura is a central tenet of most of Protestant Christianity due to the fact that all operating Protestant doctrines must conform to its principles. You do not compare your interlocutors to Islamists or portray those who urge charity on your part as if they were advocates of beheading those who disagree with them. Mary Kay, Esau is the one with the consiracy theories. http://www.catholicapologetics.org/ap050200.htm. *grin*. D. C. To say that God would place such an error at the heart of His revelation is to say that He asks us to place our reason aside and assume that He does not play by logical rules. Its never too late to save anyone. 18:18) Ironically, some of the most notorious places where we see actual theocracies in Christendom are in certain Reformed communitiesGeneva, Covenanter Scotland, Cromwells England and Puritan Massachusetts. Simply Amazing, and the vitriol (no one can argue the level of hatred) expressed towards White by dozens of posters is fanaticism is fanaticism. I think JWs picture has served its purpose though but distracting the discuss from the origional point: JW impugned that Dr. Beckwith is a liar, that point in turn was diverting the discussion from the actual point of what Trent actually said. The Doctor nonsense is ironic beyond words. Before travel restrictions James debated in such locations as London, Sydney, as well as in mosques in Toronto and South Africa. 877-753-3341 (US Callers Only). I fully expect him to start into depends on your interpretation at any time now. If you wish to follow Christ, yes, you must. If people had stuck to the topic, there would not be nearly 700 mostly off-topic posts (what is this, Slashdot?). If White were thinking rationally, he would see this. Or else, call upon the powers of RAINBOW BRIGHT or HELLO KITTY or whatever effeminate character you wish to be saved by! . Or may, just maybe, given that hes against ROMAN Catholics, hes refering to Roman Catholics? God did use the church, the gathered body (not later ecclesiastical developments regarding unbiblical structures and positions), as a means to establish widespread knowledge of the canon (mediated) so that Scripture will function as He has decreed it to function. Mary Kay- I dont think it will work, since the guy keeps on misusing units of logic at whim. Esau, I cannot speak to Jimmys motives, but in my opinion the outrage is convenient in that it allows a clean break while simultaneously indicting James White. 16:18) Keep on rejoicing. Have there been some very unkind attacks on Dr. White on this thread? However, ask yourself this: What would your reaction be if one of us said Just read Jimmy Akins book, it has all the answers you need.? the Bible teaches, attend a church that teaches the Bible! Well, of course they do. Finally, it is not funny in the least. 2 Timothy 2:24-26 The Lords servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Came to you live from somewhere in the wilds of Texas today, will be in Houston tomorrow with the What is Marriage? debate on Wednesday. Protestant Evangelicals disagree with each other on infant baptism, baptismal regeneration, church government, womens ordination, the sacraments (their number or if there are any), whether one can lose his salvation, whether God is in or out of time, whether God knows the future, whether the Trinity is social or substantially unified, whether Jesus could have sinned, whether or not in the incarnation the Word gave up his divine attributes, eschatology, whether or not covenant theology is correct, monergysm, synergysm, amil, postmil, the Sabbath, premil, post-trib, mid-trb, no-trib, pre-trib, and the perpetuity of spiritual gifts. Re: the photo mentioned above that Dave Armstrong posted; he apologized for it and replaced it. I think Jimmy Akin is a brilliant thinker and he can articulate deep and c omplicated subjects in a way that even I can understand. Taking my word that Im right is something I wouldnt want anyone to do, thats why I back up what Im saying. It is hard to take back a joke but real easy to pull pictures off a website. Dr White has created something that has the structure of a joke (he has joke competence), but it is not realized as a joke by a large portion of the audience (he has failed to elicit humor competence). (If hed meant for *all* of his followers to be able to bind and loose their own sins, he would have told the Disciples to tell them so. 2. There is NO reason for a White disciple to point anyone to Catholic Answers, let alone build up some elaborate hoax to discredit the Catholics here. It is Augustines antithesis all over again. And if he truly looks down on folks who would defend an Internet Apologist, what of the fact that he is defending James White, who is also an Internet Apologist by the same virtue? Name Server: It is despicable. You may opt for a design like this, where the tattoo starts with the rho symbol and ends with a beautifully detailed anchor, with the chi in between. James White is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. You have made your point abundantly clear: we deserve it. Ray found out about the albino monk assassins weve sent out to stone James White! Somebody bring me up to speed. I tried to summarize the arguments that you posted. in Judaism the same type of traditions exist and they are known as Talmud (Oral Torah). Thats the analogy Im trying to draw here someone who really thinks this kind of thing is acceptable is not going to be a worthwhile interlocutor. Esau, James R. White (In other words, they still disagree with Whites comments/actions, but they recognize their own faults in how they reacted.) It is not inhuman to feel insulted when one is compared to terrorists, as these pictures would initially strike this sort of vile comparison at the onset. And I think this is where White is coming from too. Can we give it a rest, just for a day. on his lack of charity when they cant be charitable themselves. But I do understand Dr. Whites sense of frustration. As you know, all of us Catholics believe in Caritas in all things ). Clear that up and you might score one on me. If were going to play that game though, please prove to me James White was aware that the pictures would yield said results and that he didnt post them in jest, as on that premise rests all the argument of your wolf criers and alarm monkies. 1,157 were here. Before anyone knew the state of what God had done (canon mediated), God infallibly knew the current state and content of canon (infallible). By the by, http://www.jameswhite.org for the CA website url? I said I seem to remember he gave you an extended period of time and it turns out it was just under fifteen minutes. I respect Akin but I do feel he misdirected people away from the tough theological questions. Its unworthy of Christian discipleship. Oh, no! This is simply without basis. God is with us. But 716 comments!!!??? No one is doing him any favors, when they refuse him the loan of a bathrobe & slippers.But then, the Catholics he so despises have made the offer; he was too busy to notice. There is a point where its reasonable to walk away. What? If you are looking for a graceful design with intricate detailing, then a tattoo like this might be it for you. Dr. White welcomes your calls at: [I had to become Catholic to be faithful to the Scriptures and to the Teachings of the Scriptures. Tech State/Province:CA the horrors of the uncritical acceptance of Romes claim to authority There are many possible reasons that a Catholic somewhere might do something like that, for example, out of spite for White. http://jimmyakin.typepad.com/defensor_fidei/2004/10/forgiveness_rev.html Your inability and/or unwillingness to consider ideas outside of your own conjecture, The priest sits there, stares at the floor for a second, thinks, and after a long pause, finally speaks. and a D.M. With such comments as such a thing fits the logic and attitude of the mob though and I think this characterizes the attitude of Akins crew well and, oddly enough, corresponds with the general attitude of ignorant zeal held by those in the doctored photographs.; is there any doubt as to what CareBears motives were from the very start? A more important question, from my perspective, is when do you give up? Thats a great question! A reminder: Please identify whom you are responding to so other people can follow the discussion. http://www.jamesrwhite.org now points at Whites site. James White is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. Thats a joke, son. What in the world does that have to do with anything, other than you assume Divine insufficiency? Feb 24. I will, therefore, just urge you 1] to grow deeply in the love and truth of the Lord Jesus Christ, bearing Gods fruit in every field of your life. Or is it all about the win? And, as he is becoming more stupid, I can only imagine it as a sign that he is moving closer to Rome. Might want to go back to the start of it to follow the argument, rather than going off on tangents. It is DECEPTION! Does the Bible Restrict Marriage To A Man and a Woman? A moment of nostalgia: this reminds me of the old late 90s Catholic Converts Message Board (tan background)when you could watch the board scroll with new comments on a particularly energizing topic. Apologetical discussions often take place in the comment boxes here, since Jimmy is an apologist and posts on related topics, but thats not their only function, and if it was, I wouldnt enjoy it half so much. Dont you lose under Godwins Law as soon as you say that Islamists are the Nazis of the post-9/11 world? Then James White shows up. Assuming you conclusion is circular reasoning, but this IS a RC webpage afterall. Word of the day, insane: I will claim that he has done the deadliest thing for a humorist: failed to make his audience laugh. NOT. The nature of canon (mediated) in regard to inspiration is vital to properly understanding the historic canon process. apologize to ????him. Yes shut em down before anyone notices whats actually happening. In this case however, we see an individual Protestant apologist who has humiliated himself and his cause by his attitude and behavior. Here is the link so people can judge for themselves. I dont ask that you agree, but I do wish that you would try to understand that we are truly trying to do Gods will. But you the point. Is a Christian supposed to act so phooney as to tell that person who has just insulted your family: Im sure I can list others. Beautiful Savior That is in plain English. I praise You Lord Jesus and magnify Your Name above all names. Every month another new Bible version comes out of the All I see is Esau flinging accusations at the disciples of White and ChurchMouse providing an avenue for him to substantiate his ad hominem claims, ergo your stattement doesnt make alot of sense, and just looks like random finger pointing in order to discredit ChurchMouse without ever having to deal with any of the issues. I am a theorist I merely analyze humor he has to consider its impact. Also, even the more knowledgeable anti-Catholics will recognize that there is no lack of historical, philosophical, or even Biblical support for Catholicism. Hort were unsaved heretics, Here is an excellent 17:21 minute video That many people cant all be wrong absent a huge conspiracy and at this point it seems more charitable to believe that White really is rather off-putting than to conclude that all his opponents are in some sort of sinister league with each other. And thanks for the personal attacks, mary, I really apprecaite you being mean to me when i havent down anything top anyone on here. Trinity Part 3, Is the Trinity a Big Lie? Meh! I guess youll need to ask him yourself whether its about the win. That you are a child of God, a much loved child of God. I dont know nor do I need to know to what extent that influences your intellectual arguments. The first problem being that it is a point-scoring debate, not a search for truth. Being unreasonable yourself by not taking in ALL the facts of the case only the one that seem to cast negative light on Jimmy Akin (in y our opinion) but have yet to examine evidence as revealed in the debate between White v. Beckwith JAMES GALLERY. Good Lord. no? So which is it? Pretty much actually. Reality. It also makes an excellent chest tattoo, especially if you choose to also get the Alpha symbol on the other side of your chest. Lets all shot for a thousand! False religion has no tools but marketing or force to exert its influence. For my money, there is hardly a dimes worth of difference in approach among most of the sites Ive visited on both sides. Linework tattoos are quite popular among both men and women and often receive a great review. The most commonly cited example is Peter, but I would suggest another example. I get credit for the work I do at my job, but it doesnt involve taking glory that belongs to God. Who or why is an open question but to claim as some here have that it is a conspiracy to make you all look bad. Mr. White, April 2004. God wrote Hebrews, divinely inspiring the author (disputed though that individual may be). Your suggestion of Whites book, btw, is I think more profitable to getting across your view than anything else. Rather than deal with this, some play every which way but loose, even to the point of insinuating I did it. Apologies for not being clearer in my statement earlier. The intertwined alpha omega along with the quote flanking its two sides is definitely a work of art to fall in love with. Mike, you *sign* as Mike Petrik. So anyone who tries to portray critics of the Lordship Salvation No, and Im not close enough to any of you, either. Unsubstantiated? It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. We are not Sola Scriptura, but that does not mean that we do not believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of God. How about the guy who accused Dr White of multiple errors and deceptions with regards to the teachings of Rome and then phoned in to say he needed to do three months of research to come up with even one. In drama, hyperbole is exaggeration not meant as an equivalent. My posts have said it. *see above posts for examples* May 13, 2019 - Explore Sam Roberts's board "Alpha omega tattoo" on Pinterest. Is The Roman Catholic Priesthood Biblical & Ancient? I despise James White and think he writes at the level of a college Sophomore (maybe a little better), but the pictures didnt offend me. If indeed Grace poured out via the Holy Spirit, completely independent from Church Tradition and Ecclesiastical Action, was the arbiter involved in the discernment of Gods infallible Canon, wouldnt the documentation and history surrounding the council bear witness to this? Nice try, but I reject your mischaracterization. Im sorry. CareBear, ChurchMouse, You have reduced yourself to the status of a troll. Why did I choose to follow the pope? If anyone wants to discuss the matter of the humor in Dr. Whites picture in a serious and polite manner, please, feel free to e-mail me. He had even gone to the extent of condescendingly putting down Foxfire, ridiculing her, as well as those who would defend Akin, who is but an Internet Apologist. The History of Nathan the Prophet[8] 3. Period. Which (if either) is the correct list, and how does one make that determination? that promised) Hebrews 10:23, Nobody can ie urging one another to fully live the gospel in every aspect of our life. 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