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• John McCain Lectures Tea Party Senator on How ‘Business’ Gets Done in Congress: ‘That’s What We’ve Been Doing for a Couple Hundred Years’

  May 23, 2013 at 6:00pm

  And so the cleansing begins….

  Starting with McCain.

  Mike Lee & Ted Cruz are doing the job we sent them to do – exposing the RINOs for all to see.

• Pope Francis’ Sermon Sparks Debate: ‘Even the Atheists’ Have Been Redeemed ‘With the Blood of Christ’

  May 23, 2013 at 3:15pm

  In reply to SquidVetOhio.

  @THEOTHER

  I agree, we disagree ;) But that’s ok.

  I refer you to my rather lengthy reply to MSCAPTBILLY above.

  I love that verse from Moroni!

  Thanks for quoting our doctrine in a fair and balanced way.

  I’m out and about, so I don’t have much time today, but I will try check in.

  Hope all is well.

• Pope Francis’ Sermon Sparks Debate: ‘Even the Atheists’ Have Been Redeemed ‘With the Blood of Christ’

  May 23, 2013 at 2:37pm

  In reply to SquidVetOhio.

  @MSCAPTBILLY

  Hello :)

  Proclaiming the Goapel is part of our duty, but I think some put too much emphasis on it – so much so that they do it at the expense of “loving your neighbor as yourself”, which is the second most important commandment (after loving God).

  I think people are at different levels of understanding – dare I say ‘levels of caring’ – therefore our proclamations of the Gospel need to be tailored to fit the audience.

  Some are in a position that they see no need to believe, so we are wasting our breath by preaching to them. We may even be driving them away. These people we should just love and serve, letting God work on their hearts.

  Others may feel the tug, and these we can be a little more specific with. These may include peoe who are ‘in between churches’.

  Those that have a church they are happy with, but who we ‘think’ are in the ‘wrong church’ are similar to the first group.

  Regardless, contention is NOT part of preaching the Gospel – no matter how much we are doing it out of love or concern.

  We all have our ability to choose for ourselves – it is a gift from God. He respects that gift, and we should as well; He forces no one to believe, neither should we.

  I have not read the article, yet. I am out and about. When I get a chance I will look into it and get back with you.

  Hope all is well! We love you here on the Blaze!

• Pope Francis’ Sermon Sparks Debate: ‘Even the Atheists’ Have Been Redeemed ‘With the Blood of Christ’

  May 23, 2013 at 1:17pm

  In reply to SquidVetOhio.

  @PHILLY

  It has been a while.

  I agree, the Catholics picked a good one!

  I like him.

  I had a conversation with COSMIC the other day in which I said just about the same thing as the Pope.

  There are those who don’t understand that life is a journey – that we are here to learn and grow. Love and service are the fertilizer for this growth.

  Let’s all get along and help each other, then we’ll see what grows.

  As my friend says…”Do your best, let God do the rest.”

  I also like the 11th commandment: “Thou shalt mind your own business.”

  Or, as St Francis of Assisi is said to have said: “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary use words.”

• Pope Francis’ Sermon Sparks Debate: ‘Even the Atheists’ Have Been Redeemed ‘With the Blood of Christ’

  May 23, 2013 at 12:58pm

  In reply to SquidVetOhio.

  @PHILLY

  Always good to see you.

  ‘Good Poping’! Classic.

  You’re right – inclusion is never a bad thing. Neither is teaching love and service.

• Pope Francis’ Sermon Sparks Debate: ‘Even the Atheists’ Have Been Redeemed ‘With the Blood of Christ’

  May 23, 2013 at 12:45pm

  In reply to SquidVetOhio.

  @COSMIC

  This reminds me of a conversation you & I had the other day…it seems as the Pope was listening in!

  I don’t believe the Pope is teaching incorrect doctrine.

  It is my understanding that Jesus died for ALL mankind…that because of Him, all mankind will be resurrected (reunited with their bodies) and that we will then live forever.

  In that sense, he has redeemed us from physical death.

  He also atoned for our sins, allowing us to become ‘clean’ that we may dwell in the presence of God – wihich is called by many ‘salvation’.

  The first gift is unconditional – every man, woman and child will receive this gift.

  The second gift has conditions – accepting Jesus as your savior and being baptized, for example.

  I think the Pope is asking us to find common ground; to love each other.

  True, he did not call us to repentance…but you have to start somewhere.

• No Way: 14-Year-Old Girl Shows Off Her Otherworldly Guitar Skills With Van Halen Cover

  May 22, 2013 at 11:03pm

  Great job!!

• Reporter Who Alleged Possible IRS Targeting After Tough Obama Interview Has Been Fired

  May 22, 2013 at 7:29pm

  In reply to johnpaulkuchtajr.

  My Congressman has introduced a Flat Tac bill: HR-1040…it’s worth looking into.

• NY Times, Washington Post, & The Hill All Publish Blistering Criticism of Obama Admin for Targeting the Press

  May 22, 2013 at 5:05pm

  In reply to moreteaplease.

  @AVENGERK

  You are spot on; remember the closed door meeting!

• Awkward: Former IRS Head Says He ‘Really Can’t Recite the Constitution’ When Pressed by GOP Rep.

  May 22, 2013 at 5:01pm

  In reply to bernbart.

  It would’ve been pertinent to ask the content of his prayers, I’m sure. No?

  How about for a list of books he’s read? No?

  How about a printout of his Facebook comments?

  Am I getting warm?