I was wondering how other Christians felt about the portrayal of Christians and Christianity on last night's (April 25th) episode of "House"?
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As a Christian, I felt the portrayal of the boy was done well.  He wasn't holier than thou, I don't believe he claimed once that he was better than House.  In fact House was more obsessed in proving he was better than the boy.  I don't personally believe people walk around with the gifts the boy claimed to have, but I do believe God works in th ways that the show portrayed.  That miracles can be a number of natural occurances, manipulated by God, that end up for the better of the person affected.\n\nAs usual House took a controversial issue and candidly presented both sides and allows us to decide.
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It does not bother me in the slightest.  How can such tyranny have come from a true Christian?  That's not Love, that's not how Jesus would ever want people to act in His precious name.\n\nRather, those who participated in such heinous deeds were users of the faith for their own political agenda's and had no real love for Christ.  They have nothing to do with me.
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It is very sad indeed that these statements hold so much truth. Just because someone says they are Christian does not mean they are Christ like although that is what the bible teaches us to be. All through out the Word of God we are taught love. I believe because of a few who are ready to condemn or judge others they are defeating the purpose of true Christianity. We are not suppose to turn any away and still there are those that do. Then again the bible says that many will knock but few will enter. I personally apologize to all who have been hurt by someone claiming to have done so for religions sake. The God I serve is a God of love and He loves each and every one of us no matter what our flaws. I'm sure that when He sees someone turning away from Him because of something said or done He is truly heartbroken and disappointed.
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As a pastor's wife, I have been appalled by some things this family has done.  At first, I was really excited about there being a pastor's family on this show.  Then, when I saw the way they were playing, I immediately stopped rooting for them.
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I'll tell you one thing--it sure can't hurt it.  I think it's sad the way stations in some cities refused to air this show.  I haven't watched it yet (but it's on the TiVo!), but when I do I will watch it with an open mind.  Television doesn't always ring as truthfully as it should, but I'm with you in that showing a family of faith that's not "Seventh Heaven" is a good thing.  I always heard it was the PK's (preacher's kid) that got in the most trouble.  It must be true!\n\nI think it's great when you can use something like this show, even if it's not as spritually sound as you would like it to be, and let it be a springboard to a more meaningful discussion or understanding of what and where our place is on our journey.  I think it's just too easy to dismiss a show like this when it could teach us something, and maybe even laugh at ourselves a little.
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I thought the network didn't give the show a fair chance. I DID watch the show and thought it was very well written and thought provoking. I thought it was a lovely portrayal of Jesus as someone who is with you at your best and worst, trying to offer guidance and allowing you to choose for yourself. (After all, isn't god all about that "free will" stuff he gave us) I'm glad that NBC is choosing to broadcast the unaired episodes on their website, and I hope a more courageous network, such as HBO, will consider carrying the series in the future.
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I went to a very conservative Christian college that didn't allow TV; when I came home for my first summer, I found that I couldn't handle watching many of the programs I used to watch without any problem.  I was suddenly aware of how much violence and innapropriate behavior is depicted on TV.  That being said, I would still choose regular TV over Christian TV only because Christian TV, in my mind, depicts a reality even further from the truth than what is on mainstream television.  I do, however, practice discretion in what I watch.
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(resounding amen coming from a fellow believer)\nThat was beautiful sister, i really am so glad someone did this, anyway i really hope people can read this with out opininionated ideals and theology. God is God and who are we to define who he is. My point is we are so caught up in our selfishness and selfcenteredness, we reject proper biblical teaching. remember the enemy comes to steal, murder and destroy, but Christ came to redeem us.\nand again AMEN!!!!!!
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Jews don't hate Christians so much as the distrust them, with good reason. We have a horrible reputation with them historically. But TV people don't make fun of Jesus because they're Jewish, but because they are irreligious. It's Just Satan having his say.
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I'm a Pagan.  I don't find Christianity offensive as much as I find some of the ignorant, abusive followers of Christianity offensive.  Christianity is supposed to be a religion of peace and love, yet we see much name calling and abuse directed at us from certain followers of the faith.
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I've never thought of it that way. I'm in between religious beliefs at the moment, but yours has given me an entirely new perspective on Christianity. Thanks for putting it out there!
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how does one differentiate between 'real christians' and the rest who are somehow........ imaginary?--real christians try to end suffering any way they can--voting is one way they can do this--however, I am kind of glad 'Love my lord' does not
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I just wanted to say that I have read your questions and answers to several questions (including my own) and I find you to be very level-headed and well-spoken. I used to practice Christianity and then evolved into feeling differently - a lot of the reasons I did had to do with the way Christians around me looked at issues - it got under my skin. But your views that are influenced by your beliefs are not at all offensive, even to someone who may not believe in the same things as you. I am glad to read what you have to say, as I am more inclined to listen to someone who is rational, if nothing else.
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I know how you feel. It's disheartening, and doesn't seem fair. Some of the attacks seem completely groundless, once you really look at the claims of Jesus.\n\nSome people have had bad experiences with Christians, so everything is filtered through that. They've never been exposed to people really living out of faith and loving others, they've just gotten the negative hypocritical behavior.\n\nSome listen to Christians: There are many CHristians who approach their faith negatively. ("Do not touch! Do not taste! Do not speak!" says Paul, I think, right before he says this is ridiculous, for restrictions do not have the power to save.) We treat the world as an enemy and attack it for what we believe it does wrong -- then get surprised when it views us negatively. Christians are very negative sometimes, so Christianity is attacked as such.\n\nThe other big reason is simply because they really don't want to understand your viewpoint. It's more convenient for them to attack Christianity because they won't actually have to think through their own lives and compare, maybe even make a change. Everyone is like this: It's easier to talk over someone than to listen, easier to attack than taking wounds, easier to blame someone else besides ourselves.\n\nChristians sometimes get a raw deal because people don't want to take the risk of truly thinking through the claims of the faith and comparing their own philosophy to it, then perhaps being forced to make decisions they don't want to make. Pride and self-comfort is an issue.\n\nHang in there. You're on the right track -- Jesus didn't just atone for sin, he was a very tangible representation of how much God truly loved us -- and you're willing to speak up in a kind way about it. That's good stuff.
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A few months ago a friend and I were talking about Benny Hinn, questioning his ministry.  I had never actually seen Benny Hinn before; I had only heard about what goes on at his crusade meetings.  We had nothing positive to say.  \n\nNow, at the time, I had a throat infection that was getting stronger and stronger by the day.  A few days after I had been talking with my friend, I turned on Christian TV and saw Benny Hinn.  I thought I had better actually watch, since I'd been saying some pretty bad things about him, with no evidence to back up my scepticism.\n\nI was critical during the whole show.  At the end, Benny was sitting on a couch, talking to the camera, praying for sick people watching.  He was calling out various physical problems that God was healing.  Just when I thought, "This is ridiculous" and was about to turn off the TV, Benny said something like, "Someone has just been healed of a throat infection."  I heard it, and, started to wonder if it could actually be possible.  I swallowed and the pain was totally gone.  I could breath normally for the first time in about a week.  I was radically healed.  The next day I woke up, almost expecting the infection to be back, but it was gone, for good.\n\nWhat I learned from this:  DO NOT JUDGE!!!  As far as I know there is absolutely nothing unbiblical that goes on at Benny Hinn's meetings.  The Bible is clear that Jesus "stripes" (or wounds) were for our healing (as His death was for our eternal life).  Whether miraculously or over time, I believe it is always God's will for us to be healed, as sickness and death are a part of the curse He came to remove.  We just need to hear it preached from the Bible in context (faith comes by hearing), and believe, as we believed when we were born again.
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I actually seen that show for the first time about a month ago and I usually don't like "reality" t.v. but I love God or the Girl, I think its because I know people who have struggled with that question, I'm not Catholic but I live in a town with a huge Catholic demographic.
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the only good thing that happened last night was that Luke called lorelai when april was believed to have appendicitis. I think that was a good thing. Did that not tell Luke something? Did that not tell Lorelai something? Or are they going to be dumb and not get back together. good luck and god bless and happy thanksgiving.