What do Christians and non-christians think of Michael and Debbie Pearl?
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Why did you ask for advice about a couple, then post an article about someone who seems to have taken the Pearl's advice to dangerous extremes? This seems unfair.\n\nThe 'pipe' that the Pearl's recommend is soft, flexible plastic water tubing a little over 1/4" wide- almost the kind of tubing you use for aquariums and such- the article makes it sound like lead pipe or PVC plumbing pipe.\n\nI agree with some of the basics at their site, but overall, I am not a fan of the couple or the site. They seem to me to be fanatics in a bad sense of the word.\n\nOddly, it IS NOT their views on spanking or using what amounts to an updated version ofthe willow switch that bugs me the most- it is the commercialism, herbs, and ultra-conservative fundamentalist world-view.\n\nI believe that MILDLY painful stimuli is a powerful learning tool. You see it in real life all the time, and I think it has a role, properly applied, in child-raising. (I never used a switch (or other tool), and never had to do more than a single 'smack' with my 4 kids. Spanking should not be the only or primary tool in your child-rearing toolkit!)\n\nI am horrified at the couple in the article that put such faith in ANY human, then misapply the guy's teachings so grotesquely that death occured. This couple needs psychiatric attention- or if they are mentally OK, needs to be punished for their acts.\n\nThis seems like the blind leading the blind.
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YES, I DO. I THINK THAT THEY HAVE CHOSEN TO BE IN THE SPOT LIGHT.SO SHINE  AS A LIGHT OF GOD.\nEVERY PASTOR HAS TO ACCOUNT TO GOD FOR THE FLOCK GOD HAS PLACED THEM OVER.\nI THINK MINISTERS ON T.V. BEG TO MUCH FOR MONEY.\n-------GODS NOT BROKE.--------\nI THINK THEY ARE TO FLASHY.\nTO MUCH MONEY SPENT ON "THINGS"\nI FIND IT HARD TO LISTEN TO A MAN / WOMAN THAT I CAN'T SEE THE FACE FOR THE JEWELS.\nSPEND THAT MONEY ON HUNGRY CHILDREN.
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I am not a Christian but I consciously try not to belittle any religion.  My husband is a Christian as is most of my family.  I believe that each religion is valid to the worshiper and even if it is not yours it should still be given respect.
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Oh thank you! I didnt know about Paul and Jan but it is great to finally see some justice there.  Definetly tares. Oh I despise the way the majority of TBN uses God as novelty. And the way Benny Hinn ....BLASPHEMES..... Did you know that back in like the late 80s or early 90's he prophesied Jesus' return in the next few days? He also did a big thing where he told everyone that Jesus was going to appear before the rapture at some show he was doing in another country. And he did this as he was raising money. He tells people to give to his ministry to recieve their blessings for the year. A man that I know of went to one of his shows and said that Benny Hinn was requesting minimal dontations of 100 dollars. I am a sheep. Im not a very good one, but Christ washed my spots white as snow. I cant wait till he returns and takes me home. Bless you for your courage in asking this question. The truth must be told.\n\nThis stuff is not gossip. There is video/audio recorded proof of the false teachings of these people. WE are not to sit around while psuedo christians lure people away from Christ. \n\ncheck this out for evidence\n\nhttp://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/bhinn.html\n\nand for im3ngs: These people surely are leading people to something. There are many false christs out there. Lies do not bring you to salvation.
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I like Marilyn Manson. I am a christian, but I think the harcore religious people take music, etc too seriously. He is just putting on a show, he doesnt mean half of what he says or does, thats just show biz. I appreciate the sounds of the music, etc.
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REAL Christians don't use that stuff, false Christians do. And if they are true Christians, they will want to have children("be fruitful and multiply"), but it is ok if they have that condition.
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LOL!!  Mav think this is funny - especially since she has told them probably 50 times to take her off the list and no contact.  \n\nMav not athiest, but it's funny.
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I agree 100%, but good luck with that. My experience has been that the christers, I mean christians, are the biggest hypocrites. For example, there was this church person that ask me to borrow a nice keyboard (the piano kind, not computer) I had. Notice that I said had.  I had an argument with said person about something else some time later. When I asked for my keyboard back, the b*tch said that after speaking with the pastor from church, that it was OK to not return the keyboard. That in the eyes of God it was not theft, so no need to worry. Because the pastor said it, then all the other christers supported the theft.\n\nMy point is that these christers self justify themselves, and move along judging others. The problem is that when they become very public people, those self justifications don't work. Then they get busted.\n\nIf the person that borrowed the keyboard was to become a public figure, then I could bring out the bad things I know about the person. This time the pastor would not be able to anything.
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in my opinion?\n\nIt was a perfect example of the true way to obtain eternal life- through grace and faith- not through works.\n\nHere you have two criminals- being persecuted for some crimes- and one of them is hurling insults at Jesus- yelling "If you're the King of Kings and the Son of God- why don't you save us and save yourself?"\n\nBut the other one- the other one turns to Jesus and defends Jesus and asks Jesus to forgive him and remember him in Heaven.  And Jesus says: "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise"\n\nThis to me- is absolutely amazing.  Here are two absolutely opposite sinners.  Both of whom sinned and were being punished for their crimes- one who repents- one who doesn't.\n\nThe one who repents- the one who truly believes in Jesus as the Lord and Saviour- is saved right there on the cross.\n\nEternal life and being saved is by the Grace of God alone- through faith and belief in Jesus Christ as His Son.\n\nIt's an incredible story!!!
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Sorry but these judgmental people are not christians. They think they are but they arn't.\n\nLove and blessings Don
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I, for one, work with my family daily to not say this as well as other things that sound similar to things relating to Jesus.  But I want to say also that I chose not to call someone else something that I could be as well.  Think about it, has any one of us, even the best of us, ever been able to completely follow the 10 commandments at all?  The Bible states to even look at someone in a lustful way is the same as committing adultery.  I would never commit adultery but who is to say that when I was a teenager and looked at the boys I went to school with I did not think that way unknowingly.  You understand I hope.  I will never call someone a hypocrite, I want to love the sinner and hate the sin and leave everything up to God =)  Best wishes and Happy Resurrection Day!!!
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They're still Christian.  If you're a christian you can tell that their songs have Christian meaning.  The media, however, tends to overlook this and try to "secularize" the meaning.  (This can be seen well with Skillet's new album)
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I totally agree.  People believe that Christians are supposed to be faultless or something.
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I watch that.  They don't sleep in the same beds.  They sleep in the guest room, usually.  I saw that religious freak though.  She was the one who yelled, "SHE'S NOT A CHRISTIAN!!!" and "THESE PEOPLE ARE DARK-SIDED!"  My favorite was when she said, "GET THE %&*@ OUT OF MY HOUSE, IN JESUS' NAME I PRAY!"  There's a real Christian, using the F-word in the same sentence as Jesus.  Nice.
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I can see why you feel this way. I am a Christian but the ones who say they are Christians are they using it as a name tag or are they really saved or not and living the walk instead of just talking the talk? People should not hide the fact that they are Christians or saved either for that matter. But we have to understand as Christians or saved people that sometimes the only Jesus people see is us! Are we doing and living the way Jesus would and treating others the way he would have .... WWJD What would Jesus do is something to ask ourselves before doing anything that may be questionable in God's eyes. Do we treat others the way Jesus would? Sorry I am rambling on here so i will get off my soap box now lol. Sorry! Real Christians should not have affairs either or ever. But we are not perfect either and can slip up and make mistakes and err but we need to get out of it and ask for forgiveness from God and move on and not live any longer that way ! God hates divorce and adultery!
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There's absolutely NOTHING wrong with being a christian.....It's the ticket to heaven...Just truly believe in jesus. But we as humans have to believe in a higher power. To believe that there is a deity that never sleeps, is all knowing, loves you and cares for you no matter what, that watches over you and is the keeper of our loved ones when they die. I got saved Oct of 04, Iam not self-rightous but christians live a totally different type of life. They are quicker to lend a hand, or an ear or a shoulder to cry on. Just an example.....My father committed suicide last july. My family and I spent EVERYTHING we had saved on the funeral and the tombstone. My church  gathered a memorial fund in my fathers name to cushion the financal blow and had a HUGE catered dinner for us after the funeral. Would a regular person do this? Maybe....But the point is is that they loved us, were caring in our time of need and had God at heart when they did all this.They listened to us when we needed understanding, gave us some understanding on why things like that happen. They prayed for us...never underestimate the power of prayer...PRAYER DOES WORK. And praying for another human being is the most loving thing some one can do. I was working for my church as a secretary when my father died...I missed an entire week of work, when i showed up that Tuesday morning my minister handed me a full weeks pay and i didn't work one day the week before. Unselfish acts, as they say, doing as God has instucted me.... And when you have God in your thoughts and Jesus in your heart you can't go wrong...   Theres nothing wrong with being a christian, They are a loving, giving people.....were all family and its a family that iam proud to be a part of. (Sorry this was so long)
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I am a Christian. I love other Christians. We are very normal people, we just love God!!!!!!!