tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post4148273665465637137..comments2023-11-03T08:44:12.478-07:00Comments on James' Random, Stimulating, Missional, Spiritual Thoughts: Today's Tornado Scare - How Danger Draws Christians TogetherJames Noredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13707292759635770946noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post-53286371057547667002008-04-02T16:16:00.000-07:002008-04-02T16:16:00.000-07:00Bill, I believe you are right. Do you think there...Bill, I believe you are right. Do you think there would more Christians gathering in hiding or gathering in public? We would need to do it in public to continue the message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post-25608159595222249872008-04-01T19:09:00.000-07:002008-04-01T19:09:00.000-07:00Bill,It is interesting that you would mention Chin...Bill,<BR/><BR/>It is interesting that you would mention China. I have some very interesting stats on this that I'll share on Sunday. It is fascinating what is happening in China.<BR/><BR/>JamesJames Noredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707292759635770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post-17361967521449898952008-04-01T19:08:00.000-07:002008-04-01T19:08:00.000-07:00Hey Chad.Certainly government oppression would cau...Hey Chad.<BR/><BR/>Certainly government oppression would cause many who are only nominally committed to their "religion" to abandon their faith. The question is, what would it do to the rest?<BR/><BR/>I had fun Sunday night playing volleyball with you guys. Thanks for the invite.James Noredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707292759635770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post-8923513559109670822008-04-01T13:41:00.000-07:002008-04-01T13:41:00.000-07:00I've always felt that if we were physically persec...I've always felt that if we were physically persecuted, it wouldn't take long to find out who the strong, committed Christians were, and who would trade Jesus for the world. Which in a sense is crucifying our Lord and Savior all over again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post-21050493012908303702008-04-01T08:27:00.000-07:002008-04-01T08:27:00.000-07:00James,From what I hear there are more Christians (...James,<BR/><BR/>From what I hear there are more Christians (generic term) in China vs. the Undited States. Adversity strengthens your faith. We are blessed so abundantely here that it causes us to take are faith for granted many times.<BR/><BR/><BR/>BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25422068.post-81247748485934550122008-03-31T18:56:00.000-07:002008-03-31T18:56:00.000-07:00I believe we are truly blessed to live in a countr...I believe we are truly blessed to live in a country with freedom of religion. I think we would would have less unity. It wouldn't happen over night. I am sure there would be a huge outcry to begin with, but over time as the government began to take action people would start valuing life rather than religion. <BR/><BR/>ChadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com