tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post1479492683536926321..comments2024-03-06T19:21:15.708-05:00Comments on RealChoice: Addictive strongholds: SexualityChristina Duniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785550737493692252noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-2329353102076656882009-03-02T08:11:00.000-05:002009-03-02T08:11:00.000-05:00Lilliput,In light of what you've said about religi...Lilliput,<BR/><BR/>In light of what you've said about religion and feminism, I wonder what your opinion is of <A HREF="http://creation.com/london-times-reports-that-the-bible-is-not-anti-female-is-this-news" REL="nofollow">this article</A>.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118292622669944944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-74579601985264264112009-02-27T07:31:00.000-05:002009-02-27T07:31:00.000-05:00Frankly, I ducked for cover as I posted this, expe...Frankly, I ducked for cover as I posted this, expecting a rain of abuse to fall down on me. I'm delighted that it's been so well received. I hope it gets people talking and praying.Christina Duniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785550737493692252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-83873100460610297142009-02-26T23:12:00.000-05:002009-02-26T23:12:00.000-05:00Christina, I've been reading your blog for some ti...Christina, I've been reading your blog for some time. This post is the most beautiful and powerful piece that I've ever read from you. Really, really good. Thank you for posting it!<BR/><BR/>We're living out Romans 1, folks. God has given our society over to our lusts. Come, Lord Jesus!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01302890840211374931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-45650190837533015642009-02-26T17:45:00.000-05:002009-02-26T17:45:00.000-05:00He ascended to Heaven where He sits at the right h...He ascended to Heaven where He sits at the right hand of the Father! But not before revealing Himself to many of his followers. Did you know He first revealed Himself to 2 women? The least of society then too. He also petitioned His disciples to go into all the world and preach the good news of His coming, and He instructed them to stay together in prayer, locked in a room together, until He sent His Holy Spirit to them. The Holy Spirit indwells EVERYONE who accepts Christ as messiah, and the atonement for their sins. His body was different than His first body, but His disciples were able to touch Him. Thomas,(the doubter), the disciple who'd said he wouldn't believe Christ had risen from the dead until he saw Christ for himself, was able to place his finger in the(now healed) nail holes in Christs hands, and to put his hand in the wound in Christ's side! It's all in the New Testament. The real story though is that Christ came the 1st time for our salvation, when He returns again, it will be to judge His church. All those who have believed by faith in Christ will get new bodies-like Christ's, and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. For those who reject His Word, and His sacrifice will get new bodies too-but will spend eternity in Hell-separated from God. Like I said before-He does not force His will on us, He gives us a choice. When Adam & Eve ate forbidden fruit, and exchanged God's truth for a lie, man fell. That's why the world is such a mess-from our continued choice to disobey. But God gave us His Word and His Son, and made a way for man to be reconciled to God. I hope you choose that way. Look at your Bible-the whole thing-with new eyes! God WILL give them to you if you ask! Look for an Alpha Course, or a new series out, called "The Truth Project", by Focus on the Family. It shows you how science now supports the truth of the Bible! Pursue God, and you will find Him! Blessings!Gapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045791281973093318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-24980321370691294142009-02-26T13:52:00.000-05:002009-02-26T13:52:00.000-05:00Gapper, thank you for the prayers, its always good...Gapper, thank you for the prayers, its always good to have someone whisper your name to the almighty - no matter what name they attach to G-d.<BR/><BR/>Tell me, what happened to Jesus once he was resurrected - someone asked me that the other day and I didn't know?Lilliputhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793985988929869028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-60857953727956479252009-02-26T11:29:00.000-05:002009-02-26T11:29:00.000-05:00Lilliput, I read your reply last night and wanted ...Lilliput, I read your reply last night and wanted to pray for your salvation before I answered. I am no Bible expert either, and am asking even now for God to give me the words. Also-this blog is about abortion, not salvation. I'm not sure Christina will appreciate me getting so off subject-but here goes!<BR/><BR/>Man is fallen, that's why so many men in the Old Testament have multiple wives. They were disobeying God and His intent for man. It started in the garden when the father of lies (Satan) approached Eve, lured her into thinking God had lied to her-and she ate the forbidden fruit. Where was Adam during this encounter? No one knows as the Bible doesn't tell us-but he should have been there-protecting her-and the whole thing might not have happened. Man has fallen farther and farther ever since. Just when you think man cannot go any lower, God destroys them because of their sin-BUT He always leaves a righteous remnant, as in the days of Noah, Sodom and Gommorha (sp?) and on through the Bible. Men are fallible, you even see it through King David, God's beloved King of Jerusalem, from whose seed the Messiah descended. David was very sinful, committing lust, adultery and murder-for which God punished him. But He also honored David because of the covenant He had made with Abraham generations before, and because David was so obedient.<BR/><BR/>When The Christ (Messiah) was finally born, lived a sinless life and died on the Cross to atone for our sins, then rose again from death-He conquered death for ALL of us for ALL TIME.It is the very picture of the Groom, saving His bride! Jesus never married, because WE are His bride-and someday soon He will return for us! He wants us to accept His gift and become His bride. We do that by realizing we are sinners, and accepting Him as Messiah and the fact that He died for us-to save us from our sins! What He wants most from us is for us to show Him love in return by being obedient to the laws He laid out in Scripture! It IS the story of the Sacred Romance. God's love story for man. Scripture itself is God breathed-they very breath of life! That's why it is as relevant today as it was when written 2000 years ago. He won't force His will onto us, we must accept His will through a concious act of giving ourselves over to Him. Yes man is fallen-sinful from birth, and why Jesus was born of a virgin, and the seed of the Holy Spirit. Believing Jesus is Messiah does not make you less Jewish-it makes you a Messianic Jew! I urge you to take an Alpha course. You should be able to find one at a Christian church, or perhaps on-line! Study Him, find out why He says it's wrong to kill our babies in the womb. Just as Abel's blood cried out to God after he was murdered by Cain.(Gen 4:12) The innocent blood of millions of aborted baby's cry out to God for atonement.He will answer soon! He never fails. I pray that you see He is pursuing you, and that you pursue Him in return! He wants your heart and soul for all eternity. Stop fighting against men and yield to God, and your eyes will be opened to the truth of how much God loves you-loves us all! Born and pre-born, sinner and saved. <BR/><BR/>There you have it, my imperfect answer. Only God can fill in all the blanks, and He will if you ask Him. It doesn't come all at once though-He reveals Himself a little at a time through each step of faith we take in His direction. Don't look down! because that is where man abides-keep your eyes fixed on Him and keep on going. Many Blessings!Gapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045791281973093318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-81442966906722579192009-02-25T17:42:00.000-05:002009-02-25T17:42:00.000-05:00Gapper my love, I am actually Jewish, and have had...Gapper my love, I am actually Jewish, and have had 13 years of religious education of the Bible in its original Hebrew language so even though I am by no means an expert, I do remember this part as it really frustrated me as a woman. The Hewbrew word is " Ezer Knegdo" a helper opposite him and yes men and women do compliment each other because we are opposites but this difference can also cause many issues - a lot of them coming out now that women have more power in society.<BR/><BR/>I don't know which Bible you are refering to but in the old testament, men had more then one wife and that always and still does puzzle me about this romantic vision you have of two halfs of a soul becoming one. In the new testament, Jesus doesn't marry and even though I don't know about the other Disciples - I wonder why Priests and nuns remain celibate?<BR/><BR/>The point of my post was that its not unbridled lust that leads these poor women into their horrible situations, but their lack of emancipation from the strong male thats supposed to - as you put it protect them.<BR/><BR/>Furthermore, having read the bible, I don't know how you can still have this romantic picture you describe. Men are born to spread their seed and that's why they had wives, concubines and maidservants and women are in the unenviable position of trying to fayhom which one of them is going to be the best provider for her children. Truely, I don't know what G-d was thinking?Lilliputhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793985988929869028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-43542362267292839372009-02-25T10:47:00.000-05:002009-02-25T10:47:00.000-05:00You are right that it is lack of education-but it'...You are right that it is lack of education-but it's lack of knowledge of the Bible! Eve was not created for Adam, she was created to COMPLETE Adam, and she is God's crowning glory-He saved the best for last! She is to be his PARTNER, not his servant. The two together complete each other, and are a picture of God incarnate-made in God's own image. Each brings special attributes to the union-and neither is complete without the other. SHE gives birth to man! Without her there is no procreation. Just as she gives life to man, he is to give life to her-by protecting her-as he is the physically stronger of the 2-that is his gift back to her. God is wise, man is foolish. When we follow mans illogical, self-glorifying rules, instead of God's all loving rules, we end up in a vicious cycle of death. A picture of our present culture! I urge you to study your Bible, it's all in there! Ask God for eyes to see, and he'll give them to you. When we stop trying to self-promote, and listen, learn and follow Gods way, His perfect will for our lives is revealed-and there is no more destruction and murder. Try it-it's all true!Gapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045791281973093318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-77811112138147079382009-02-25T10:16:00.000-05:002009-02-25T10:16:00.000-05:00Hi ChristinaIts been a while since I posted here b...Hi Christina<BR/><BR/>Its been a while since I posted here because you decided not to allow anonymous comments anymore - I'm not sure why. Hopefully this will be able to get through.<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed reading your post and believe you have a very interesting point but I just want to add to the discussion by pointing out that it is in fact the bible and therefore religion that started this dependance of women on having a man. According to the bible, Eve was created from Adam and for Adam and therefore it doesn't take much to see how these women with no sense of self never mind self esteem get hooked into bad relationships with men. It is only through decades of feminisim where women have fought for the ability to stand on their own financially, intellectually and socially that they don't have to stand for that abuse anymore. <BR/><BR/>Trust me, I don't think they are getting turned on by a man who rapes and abuses them, rather they are trapped in a situation where they need him to pay the bills, protection or they don't want to be alone. Its about lack of education and opportunity not an addiction to sex that's causing their misery. If you are on a long term contraceptive eg the injection or the coil - you can have sex 24/7 and not fall pregnant. The question is - why aren't they using contraception and I'd love your answer to that.Lilliputhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10793985988929869028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-26998988638454661542009-02-24T20:19:00.000-05:002009-02-24T20:19:00.000-05:00Very well said Christina. I totally agree with thi...Very well said Christina. I totally agree with this blog post. Personally, I am a virgin. I will be getting married this summer. Be patient and controlling our sexual urges have made us as individuals and as a couple stronger and better.<BR/><BR/>I especially like the part of the post that said that we should enjoy more appropriate urges... food! :)Tonal Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03198001091701514327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-27652358036398963812009-02-24T19:46:00.000-05:002009-02-24T19:46:00.000-05:0002 24 09My Lord! You broke down this issue in a ve...02 24 09<BR/><BR/>My Lord! You broke down this issue in a very eloquent and concise manner. Thanks very much!<BR/><BR/>My father always lamented at the 'safe sex' campaigns because he said that it encouraged the type of behavior that would get people in trouble in the first place, then reinforced it. We have had an invasion of these attitudes that somehow got conflated with words like personal choice and equal rights. I never understood why we vilify murderers but not abortionists. Now I see that this is a wide spread spiritual issue in our society. Thanks for your honesty here.Mahndisa S. Rigmaidenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08507292526980604567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395646.post-59631350662964362322009-02-24T19:41:00.000-05:002009-02-24T19:41:00.000-05:00Thanks for this post, and your whole blog site. Ha...Thanks for this post, and your whole blog site. Having just joined the ranks of volunteers at a center that offers pregnancy tests,ultrasounds to women who test + for pregnancy, STD testing and counseling, I can tell you, more centers like these are needed, and more blogs like yours too! The women I've seen, just during my training-well it's heartbreaking. Most of them have little or no self-worth, some are so surprised and thankful at being treated with dignity. Most don't even realize they have options other than abortion. Thanks for spreading the WORD-(double meaning!:)Gapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045791281973093318noreply@blogger.com