What do you think of his books especially the "Purpose Driven Church" and his One World Denomination programs over in Africa?  Do you like his books and him or against him?
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Speaking from my opinion only, I am kinda anti-Rick Warren.  I do have "The Purpose Driven Life," because I was genuinely interested in reading it.  However, after the success of the book it seems that everything went purpose driven.  There are purpose driven ties, coffee mugs, and I bet I could find a purpose driven pet carrier if I looked hard enough.  I'm not sure if Mr. Warren is the one behind all the merchandising, but it really got to me.
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the popularity of this book was from a women who was taken hostage and she read the book to him and he repented (turned away ) from his sin and became a Christian.  just some interesting trivia.\n\ni listened to it on tape.  it was ok but not that interesting to me since i had already come to the conclusions that were in the book and already had a purpose.  what i didn't like about the book is that it sort of was along the lines of this new Christian ideology of God wants us to be happy so he is here for us mentality.  also i don't think that God has one path that we are suppose to follow.  i'm sure many paths that we choose in life would be pleasing to God.  like when it comes to what jobs you should have or what hobbies.  provided you are following him i don't think that those things matter.\n\nmy purpose is: to do the most good for the most amount of people that i can.  so i like to volunteer and even help people with their questions on this site.
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I think he is living in his own world "ä fantasy" of some sort. No joke! he really thinks he's a prophet og GOD or something. Kinda like on a holy grail and at the same time wanting to top his dad.\n\nA moron? no. A dumb F***in A-hole? YES!
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I didn't, but I did listen to Dr. Charles Stanley preach.  He was wonderful.  If rhere was ever a man to be admired, he is the man.  I have so much respect for him.  An ethereal awe.
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I agree with what several here have already said, that likewise my focus isn't on any human no matter how long or to how many people they've been preaching the Bible. My focus is on Christ first and foremost. If what is being proclaimed in the name of Christ does not gibe with the Bible, I stop listening.\n\nWith regard to Haggard, I just posted an entry on my blog about him. Check it out at the link below.
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I can't say I've read them all, but "Mere Christianity" is his absolute number one book. It has changed people all over the world. It has turned atheist to believer.
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I read that this morning. It was very interesting. It made me wonder though if it had been written by some apostate of the period though. \nI am open to new scripture being found. I'm sure that all of Christ's apostles wrote their testimonies. But I want to read it for myself and see what it has to say before I decide if its truth or not.
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An excellent list. And there isn't a christian that can deny the utter stupidity of the bible when presented with these outright contradictions.\nI mean, how can a "perfect" being's manifesto be so chock full of mistakes?
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1.  Great place to start and understand the universe.\n2.  Nice "simple" version of # 1.\n3.  It's a classic and not useless at all, but it contains information that is outdated now (not necessarily wrong, just not inclusive of the future).\n4.  Most of his books I consider to be very simple and for general audiences.\n5.  Parallel universes might not exist - I haven't read this!
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I read a few of minister Kip's post's and he gives some pretty good, honest and sincere answers.  He seems to be a good guy.  I'm not too familiar with the other minister though.
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I have read and would strongly recommend reading, many of the Apocryphal books. There are too many to list, but the below links take you to websites full of them.\n\nhttp://earlyjewishwritings.com/\n\nhttp://earlychristianwritings.com/\n\nCheck out the links; let me know what you think.
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Having read the four gospels several times, I'm fairly confident that he did exist as a person. As an atheist, however, I feel certain that he was not the son of God and that many of the events described in the gospels are metaphorical. I do strongly believe that he was an extremely charismatic individual who was a positive force in the world. Of course, many of his teachings (Love thy neighbor, for example) came from Judaism.
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That's a long letter - do you think Bush read and understood it all?!\nI'm not sure if he defended Christianity but it did appear that he was trying to reconcile Christianity and Islam. \nI liked the comment about why scientific development in the Middle East is perceieved to be a problem - this 'them and us' attitude of the West needs to be challenged. And personally I am more worried about Bush's nuclear intents...
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He is also my Lord & Savior.\n\nBut volumes have been written on what people think of God.  Could you be a bit more specific?
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I'm neither a cult member nor a Muslim.  And I have nothing against the guy personally – to me he and his views are  essentially “irrelevant”.   But to answer your question sincerely, I think because most of the people who attack him genuinely believe that he is a fiend who is ultimately here to use and abuse the Y!A platform to convert people to his faith via his make believe "charm" - that's why.    I’m NOT saying that’s what he is really up to, I’m just saying that’s the impression one gets from reading the answers to his questions by people who are not very found of him.    The reasoning being, if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck and acts like a duck; then it must be a duck.     ...I am certain that Rev. Kip is not only old enough to defend himself but also intelligent enough to realize that his faith-directed views and overall presence and exposition on Y!A is extremely controversial at best; even if he actively attempts to look and act COOL.   …Still, he does not seem to sweat over his critic’s views - the question is: Why should you?
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Do you really still believe that he was an addict?\nI think he wrote that book only for money, not to help anyone- if any parts of the experiences are true he probably stole them from someone else.\n\nHe deserved whatever Oprah said to him and more- he used her show to sell more books.  And I don't think it's pride with Oprah- she feels bad that she subjected her millions of fans to this guy and he turned out to be a liar.  I truly respect Oprah for coming out against him, because I thought she was going to stand up for him after the Larry King show.\n\nPhillip- he admitted that alot of the things in the book were made up to make the book more interesting, to me thats a work of fiction.
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YES!!! Finally someone that agrees with me!\n\nALso note in Hebrews how Paul keep changing his "VISION OF CHRIST" story! 3 TIMES!\nIf Jesus appered to me in a vision, I DEFNITLY remember.\n\nALSO note his obsession which finding salvation through the "BLOOD OF CHRIST". Why is he so interested in SACRIFICE?\n\nOh and Jesus said become as children (humble, trusting, submitting to the Lord) in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. (See Matthew 18:3.) There is no mention here of Him (christ) dying and ressurecting as basis for salvation.\n\nIf i am not mistaken he also say that "THE BLOOD/SACRIFICE of Jesus smelt good to GOD!\n\nPaul liked to profess that he is a Jew yet he INSULTED Jews at every hook and turn!\n\nThe dude had issues!!!