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Years ago we were invited to consider WWJD. The idea of examining what Jesus might “say” in a situation is not too far afield. Indeed our communities may benefit if more of us role played as Jesus’ voice and actions more often (though not actually telling others that is what we are doing as there are padded rooms reserved somewhere for that behavior). I’ve never heard the program so I can’t really make an educated comment but the concept sounds interesting. Most listeners with an I.Q. larger than their shoe size should be able to discern the reality of the situation. An occasional disclaimer that people should be seeking their own insights directly from the source would also be a nice touch.

Dan S

Across the years I have listened to pastors who quoted from various authors and failed to give credit to them. They left the impression – intended or otherwise – that they were original with them. They cheapen themselves and the gospel they preach by being less than authentic.
This guy seems to fit into the same category but to a greater degree.
He is assuming that his listeners know about his ruse. It is the height of hypocracy or the depth of depravity. You choose. To attempt to build his ratings on this kind of duplicity is certainly taking the low road to popularity.

There’s not much that surprises me anymore about the depravity of our society. The media and entertainers of all stripes revel in attacking Christianity at every turn. My prayer is that one day soon Christians will start speaking up and say “Enough!” Some day this fellow (and others of his ilk) will answer for his blasphemy. Thank you for bringing this farce to light.

There’s not much that surprises me anymore about the depravity of our society. The media and entertainers of all stripes revel in attacking Christianity at every turn. My prayer is that one day soon Christians will start speaking up and say “Enough!” One day this fellow (and others of his ilk) will answer for his blasphemy. Thank you for bringing this farce to light.

So much for ‘loose cannons’…and getting into the enemy’s hands to turn upon those least expecting, or unsuspecting a surprise attack from within their own ranks! And how many sincere souls who were sincerely desirous of social concerns(even their own needs) being met by someone who soon was overtaken by a ‘Messiah complex’, who lacked or would not submit to godly, loving counsel? Should we then be surprised that those dear souls eventually ‘drank the Kool-Aid’.
Fortunately, though my wife heard Jim Jones ‘preaching’ on a Christian radio station…and I went to one of his ‘recruiting meetings’ in Tacoma while I was an Army officer at Ft.Lewis…awaiting orders to head for Vietnam, we obviously had dear relatives/friends praying for us. We eventually ended up serving in Youth With A Mission. BTW, Jeannie St.John Taylor and I were high school classmates; sang in ensembles! And by His grace and mercy we trust ‘our names are written in the Book of Life’!! To bring glory to the True and Living God, not some ‘well-intentioned-or-deceived/deceiving’ soul. Will he listen to wise, godly counsel..or continue to be another loose cannon. Now we see more clearly ‘why’ the need for Church Canon! And healthy “Fear/Respect of/for God”!

Might I also add as a botanist/forestry technician who lead folks in one of our national parks on hikes or spoke at campfires…. Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruits!” Unfortunately, there are too many fools who rush in and lack caution to see whether any wildlife is partaking of some, ‘good-looking or good-sounding’ trees and succumbing, even with ‘just one little bite’! How many Swan Songs have been sung too late? And will hapless souls heed and observe?
How many will give up their God-gifted birthright when dazed by ‘hunger’ and end up with a pot of good-smelling, tantalizing porridge?