A Special Election Edition of "Who Said That?"

"The long-term goal of Christians in politics should be to gain exclusive control over the franchise.  Those who refuse to submit publicly to the eternal sanctions of God by submitting to His Church's public marks of the covenant–baptism and holy communion–must be denied citizenship, just as they were in ancient Israel."

OK fellow voters . . .  Who said that?  Leave your guess in the comments section below.  No google searches or cheating.

Update on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 09:15AM by Kim Riddlebarger

This is a quote from Gary North's book Political Polytheism (1989).  This massive two-kingdom confusion is just plain creepy. 

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"Heavenly Father, Open my heart to the silent presence of the Spirit of your Son.

Lead me into that mysterious silence where your love is received by all who call.

MARANATHA -- Come, Lord Jesus.

Begin repeating to yourself this one word (often called a mantra): `MA-RA-NA-THA', keeping the accent equally on each syllable. Do this throughout the time of prayer, which is usually 30 minutes, twice a day. Whenever you find thoughts or images coming to your mind, return to the mantra. If you are distracted from this repetition, gently return to it as soon as you are aware you have been distracted."

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Update on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 02:45PM by Kim Riddlebarger

This quote is from John Main (1926-1982), a benedictine Monk, recently re-discovered by the emerging types. Main learned how to meditate from a "swami," and this is one of his favorite meditations.

You can find more of the same drivel here: Click here: John Main Prayer Association

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"The whole plan of singing should be constituted not to give empty pleasure to the ear, but in such a way that the words be clearly understood by all.  And thus the hearts of listeners be drawn to desire of heavenly harmonies in the contemplation of the joys of the Blessed.  They shall also banish from church all music that contains whether in the singing or in the organ playing things that are lascivious or impure."

You know the drill . . .  Leave your guess in the comments section below.  Please no google searches, or cheating.

Update on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 04:02PM by Kim Riddlebarger

This comes from the Council of Trent (1545-1563), specifically the Canon on Music to be used for the Mass.

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"One of the lessons I learned from the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is that our first ancestors chose to be human rather than to live forever.  They chose a sense of morality, a `knowledge of good and evil,' rather than immortality.  They spurned the Tree of Life, which would have given them eternal life, in favor of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, which gave them a conscience.  As compensation, God gave humans, who now shared with Him the ability to know good from evil, the gift of His own divine power to create new life.  We cheat death, not by living forever, but by bearing, raising, and educating children to keep our souls, our values, and even our names alive.  One generation, scarred and often embittered by experience, gives way to another, born in innocence and hope.  Like the good shepherd He is, God shows His love for us by enabling us to create new life."

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Update on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 01:58PM by Kim Riddlebarger

This quote is taken from Rabbi Harold Kushner's book, The Lord Is My Shepherd, (p. 23).  Theological liberals sound pretty much alike, whether they be Protestant, Roman Catholic, or Jewish.

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"This belief and endeavor is the key to unity and the constructive interaction among nations, countries, the people of the world and all the true justice-seekers.  Without any doubt, the Promised One who is the ultimate Savior, together with Jesus Christ and other holy Saviors, will come.  In the company of all believers, justice-seekers and benefactors, he will establish a bright future and fill the world with justice and beauty. This is the promise of God; therefore it will be fulfilled.  Let's play a part in the fulfillment of all this glory and beauty. I wish for a bright future for all human beings and the dawn of the liberation of and freedom for all humans, and the rule of love and affection all around the world, as well as the elimination of oppression, hatred and violence.  A wish which I expect will be realized in the near future."

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Update on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 11:50AM by Kim Riddlebarger

As many of you correctly guessed, this is an excerpt from Ahmadinejad's recent speech before the UN.

Click here: Full text of President Ahmadinejad's address before UNGA

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On why the doctrine of God underlying the "Hallelujah Chorus" (in Handel's Messiah) is a such a "dangerous one"

"It creates feelings of awe in the hearts of loyal subjects and thus supports the `godness' of God, but these feelings are balanced by others of abject fear and humiliation: in this picture, God can be God only if we are nothing.  The understanding of salvation that accompanies this view is sacrificial substitutionary atonement, and in Anselm's classic rendition of it the sovereign imagery predominates.  Since even a wink of the eye by a vassal against the Leige Lord of the universe would be irremediable sin, we as abject subjects must rely totally upon our sovereign God who "became man" in order to undergo a sacrificial death, substituting his great worth for our worthlessness. . . .It inspires strong emotions of awe, gratitude, and trust toward God and, in ourselves, engenders a satisfying swing from abject guilt to joyous relief.  Its very power is part of its danger, and any picture which seeks to replace it must reckon with its attraction." 

OK . . .  Who said that?  Please no google searches or cheating.  The whole point is to guess!

Update on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 01:20PM by Kim Riddlebarger

This rant against "Monarchialism" comes from feminist theologian Sallie McFague's book Models of God (Fortress, 1987), 64-65.

It amazes me how far these "cutting edge" theologians will go to escape the clear teaching of Scripture, reflected in Handel's Messiah.

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"Amillennialism is the greatest heresy in the history of the Christian church. . . . It is the big lie."

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Update on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 05:22PM by Kim Riddlebarger

This rant is taken from an audio clip from Jack Van Impe which Hank Hanegraaff played for me to get my response when I was a guest on the Bible Answer Man several years ago.

Someone reminded me of the quote, so here you go!

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“Ruth turns to Naomi and says `I shall not leave thee.' She makes her statement to this woman…that sounds somewhat, somewhere in between poetry, intimacy, and borders on lesbianism. People don’t even know how to explain what Ruth said to Naomi. It makes them uncomfortable. They’re afraid to talk about it. They don’t want to teach on it. Same thing with David and Jonathan…where there were same-sex relationships getting too close, people don’t even know what to say.”

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Update on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 10:13AM by Kim Riddlebarger

Looks like T. D. Jakes continues to "reposition" himself.  This is quotation from Jakes during an undated sermon which can be found on YouTube.

Can't people of the same sex be intimate friends without being homosexuals?  For Pete's sake . . .

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When asked whether the Republicans should reschedule their presidential convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul because of the approach of hurricane Gustav to the gulf coast (invoking memories of Katrina), this person answered:

"Pat Robertson should just pray the thing away"

OK . . .  Who said that?  Leave your guesses in the comments section below.

Update on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 12:41PM by Kim Riddlebarger

This was a quip from Mike Huckabee on Fox News.  His comments didn't sound all that "tongue in cheek" to me.  It is much easier to like Huckabee's wit now that he's not running for president.

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"I like Christian rock . . .  It's very positive.  It's not like those real musicians who think they are so cool and hip."

You know the drill!  Leave your guess in the comments section below.  Please, no google searches or cheating.

Update on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:48AM by Kim Riddlebarger

When Seinfeld's Elaine discovers that her current boyfriend "Puddy" has the presets on his car radio set to Christian rock stations (and is completed dismayed by this discovery), George makes the completely random and off the wall quote cited here.