tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post5864026368711566234..comments2023-10-29T03:59:36.834-06:00Comments on Dirty Shame: The Bachelor GodJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00704980791674041790noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-72895846737312491182007-10-26T09:44:00.000-06:002007-10-26T09:44:00.000-06:00You haven't answered yet, so maybe this will help....You haven't answered yet, so maybe this will help. I'm really wrestling with the whole "emerging", "emergent" church thing. I guess I'm wondering where I fit if at all. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I ran across <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVnPvXqdmNg" REL="nofollow">Part 1</A> and <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gik91pZ11GM" REL="nofollow">Part 2</A> of an interview with Doug Pagitt from Solomon's Porch in Minnesota and was wondering how similar or dissimilar his view of the afterlife is with the one you wrote about above. It may be difficult, but I hope you can overlook the combative nature of the interviewer and listen to Pagitt's answers.<BR/><BR/>Either way, I hope you can clarify what you wrote and maybe even what Pagitt said because I'm really confused.<BR/><BR/>I, like Lindsay, hope you will respond. If not, does anyone have any suggestions as to who could help me or what I could read, etc?<BR/><BR/>Thanks.<BR/><BR/>PetePetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431983219274091223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-39295545831598670332007-10-24T20:30:00.000-06:002007-10-24T20:30:00.000-06:00I agree Joanne. If before death, no universalism....I agree Joanne. If before death, no universalism. If after. . .<BR/><BR/>I don't always understand imagery and symbolism. I didn't do well in English Lit.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431983219274091223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-24437411583093342562007-10-24T18:08:00.000-06:002007-10-24T18:08:00.000-06:00John, I believe I know you well enough to know yo...John, I believe I know you well enough to know your answer to Pete's question. Hope you'll post the answer on the blog.<BR/><BR/>I love the way you use tv shows, movies, etc. to illustrate a point.<BR/><BR/>LindsayLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220390926431690873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-47190479916175158962007-10-24T13:22:00.000-06:002007-10-24T13:22:00.000-06:00Loved this. Yes, God takes no delight in the death...Loved this. Yes, God takes no delight in the death of the wicked and is patient so all may come to salvation. God loves the whole world. Nope, not universalism, cause there's that free will thing that makes some refuse the rose...Joanne : The Simple Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758815263514444265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27882134.post-81404355215277209702007-10-24T11:50:00.000-06:002007-10-24T11:50:00.000-06:00Thanks for this post and others I have read. I am...Thanks for this post and others I have read. I am new to blogging so I'm not sure if this is the way to ask this or not, so I hope it's o.k. if I ask. Just tell me if this is the wrong way to go about it. I don't want to be lumped into the same category as Mr. Spurgeon.<BR/><BR/>I think God is going to ask us, "Why should I let you into heaven?" But the answer will have nothing to do with anything about us and what we have or have not done. The answer I will give is, "Because of Christ and his life, death and resurrection for me. I have nothing to offer but my faith in his person and work and even that is a gift from You."<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm wrong. . .and if I am God help me.<BR/><BR/>Here's my question. You say Christ's death secured enough roses for everyone. It also sounds like you believe He is going to offer everyone a rose upon their death when they come face to face with Him. In my mind I can't imagine anyone rejecting one at that point. So, are you advocating Universalism?<BR/><BR/>Again, I'm just seeking clarification. I may not be very clear myself.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your writing.<BR/><BR/>PetePetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431983219274091223noreply@blogger.com