Tuesday, December 09, 2003
A New Batch of Conservatives is around the corner
Check out this article on FoxNews.com: Conservative teens
Wednesday, December 03, 2003
9% of Christians have Biblical worldview
Church doesn't think like Jesus
Survey shows only 9% of Christians have biblical worldview
© 2003 WorldNetDaily.com
A new survey by pollster George Barna finds only 9 percent of born-again Christians hold a biblical worldview.
Barna, who surveyed 2,033 adults in his study, found only 4 percent of the general population have a biblical worldview and suggests many of the nation's moral and spiritual challenges are directly attributable to this fact.
"If Jesus Christ came to this planet as a model of how we ought to live, then our goal should be to act like Jesus," said Barna. "Sadly, few people consistently demonstrate the love, obedience and priorities of Jesus. The primary reason that people do not act like Jesus is because they do not think like Jesus. Behavior stems from what we think – our attitudes, beliefs, values and opinions. Although most people own a Bible and know some of its content, our research found that most Americans have little idea how to integrate core biblical principles to form a unified and meaningful response to the challenges and opportunities of life. We're often more concerned with survival amidst chaos than with experiencing truth and significance."
For the purposes of the research, a biblical worldview was defined as believing that absolute moral truths exist; that such truth is defined by the Bible; and firm belief in six specific religious views. Those views were that Jesus Christ lived a sinless life; God is the all-powerful and all-knowing Creator of the universe and He still rules it today; salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned; Satan is real; a Christian has a responsibility to share their faith in Christ with other people; and the Bible is accurate in all of its teachings.
Only 7 percent of Protestants overall maintained a biblical worldview, according to the study. Of adults who attend mainline Protestant churches, only 2 percent shared those values. Among Catholics, less than one-half of 1 percent had a biblical worldview. The denominations that produced the highest proportions of adults with a biblical worldview were non-denominational Protestant churches, with 13 percent, Pentecostal churches, with 10 percent, and Baptist churches with 8 percent.
Among the most prevalent alternative worldviews was postmodernism, which seemed to be the dominant perspective among the two youngest generations.
One of the most striking insights from the research was the influence of such a way of thinking upon people's behavior. Adults with a biblical worldview possessed radically different views on morality, held divergent religious beliefs and demonstrated vastly different lifestyle choices.
People's views on morally acceptable behavior are deeply impacted by their worldview.
Upon comparing the perspectives of those who have a biblical worldview with those who do not, the former group were 31 times less likely to accept cohabitation; 18 times less likely to endorse drunkenness; 15 times less likely to condone homosexual sex; 12 times less likely to accept profanity; and 11 times less likely to describe adultery as morally acceptable.
In addition, less than one-half of one percent of those with a biblical worldview said voluntary exposure to pornography was morally acceptable (compared to 39 percent of other adults), and a similarly miniscule proportion endorsed abortion (compared to 46 percent of adults who lack a biblical worldview).
Among the more intriguing lifestyle differences were the lesser propensity for those with a biblical worldview to gamble (they were eight times less likely to buy lottery tickets and 17 times less likely to place bets); to get drunk (three times less likely); and to view pornography (two times less common). They were also twice as likely to have discussed spiritual matters with other people in the past month and twice as likely to have fasted for religious reasons during the preceding month. While one out of every eight adults who lack a biblical worldview had sexual relations with someone other than their spouse during the prior month, less than one out of every 100 individuals who have such a worldview had done so.
The Barna Research Group, Ltd. is an independent marketing research company located in Southern California. Since 1984, it has been studying cultural trends related to values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors.
Survey shows only 9% of Christians have biblical worldview
© 2003 WorldNetDaily.com
A new survey by pollster George Barna finds only 9 percent of born-again Christians hold a biblical worldview.
Barna, who surveyed 2,033 adults in his study, found only 4 percent of the general population have a biblical worldview and suggests many of the nation's moral and spiritual challenges are directly attributable to this fact.
"If Jesus Christ came to this planet as a model of how we ought to live, then our goal should be to act like Jesus," said Barna. "Sadly, few people consistently demonstrate the love, obedience and priorities of Jesus. The primary reason that people do not act like Jesus is because they do not think like Jesus. Behavior stems from what we think – our attitudes, beliefs, values and opinions. Although most people own a Bible and know some of its content, our research found that most Americans have little idea how to integrate core biblical principles to form a unified and meaningful response to the challenges and opportunities of life. We're often more concerned with survival amidst chaos than with experiencing truth and significance."
For the purposes of the research, a biblical worldview was defined as believing that absolute moral truths exist; that such truth is defined by the Bible; and firm belief in six specific religious views. Those views were that Jesus Christ lived a sinless life; God is the all-powerful and all-knowing Creator of the universe and He still rules it today; salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned; Satan is real; a Christian has a responsibility to share their faith in Christ with other people; and the Bible is accurate in all of its teachings.
Only 7 percent of Protestants overall maintained a biblical worldview, according to the study. Of adults who attend mainline Protestant churches, only 2 percent shared those values. Among Catholics, less than one-half of 1 percent had a biblical worldview. The denominations that produced the highest proportions of adults with a biblical worldview were non-denominational Protestant churches, with 13 percent, Pentecostal churches, with 10 percent, and Baptist churches with 8 percent.
Among the most prevalent alternative worldviews was postmodernism, which seemed to be the dominant perspective among the two youngest generations.
One of the most striking insights from the research was the influence of such a way of thinking upon people's behavior. Adults with a biblical worldview possessed radically different views on morality, held divergent religious beliefs and demonstrated vastly different lifestyle choices.
People's views on morally acceptable behavior are deeply impacted by their worldview.
Upon comparing the perspectives of those who have a biblical worldview with those who do not, the former group were 31 times less likely to accept cohabitation; 18 times less likely to endorse drunkenness; 15 times less likely to condone homosexual sex; 12 times less likely to accept profanity; and 11 times less likely to describe adultery as morally acceptable.
In addition, less than one-half of one percent of those with a biblical worldview said voluntary exposure to pornography was morally acceptable (compared to 39 percent of other adults), and a similarly miniscule proportion endorsed abortion (compared to 46 percent of adults who lack a biblical worldview).
Among the more intriguing lifestyle differences were the lesser propensity for those with a biblical worldview to gamble (they were eight times less likely to buy lottery tickets and 17 times less likely to place bets); to get drunk (three times less likely); and to view pornography (two times less common). They were also twice as likely to have discussed spiritual matters with other people in the past month and twice as likely to have fasted for religious reasons during the preceding month. While one out of every eight adults who lack a biblical worldview had sexual relations with someone other than their spouse during the prior month, less than one out of every 100 individuals who have such a worldview had done so.
The Barna Research Group, Ltd. is an independent marketing research company located in Southern California. Since 1984, it has been studying cultural trends related to values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors.
Tuesday, December 02, 2003
Abercrombie's Christmas Guide is out of the Stores!!!
Great news! In response to your efforts, Abercrombie & Fitch has ordered its 651 stores to stop selling "The Christmas Field Guide," the latest edition of the company's pornographic quarterly magazine.
This is the first success in opposing A&F's orchestrated campaign to promote sexual hedonism to America's youth. Your participation to date has proved critical, demonstrating that by educating and mobilizing citizens to confront the moral and social issues of our day, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
But don't be fooled into thinking this battle with Abercrombie & Fitch is over. This decision to pull the catalog, while admirable, is only a ploy to try and make the protest over their "lifestyle marketing" go away.
We still need your help to mobilize thousands more for this campaign! Forward this message to your friends and ask them to sign the letter to A&F President, Michael Jeffries, now.
This is the first success in opposing A&F's orchestrated campaign to promote sexual hedonism to America's youth. Your participation to date has proved critical, demonstrating that by educating and mobilizing citizens to confront the moral and social issues of our day, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
But don't be fooled into thinking this battle with Abercrombie & Fitch is over. This decision to pull the catalog, while admirable, is only a ploy to try and make the protest over their "lifestyle marketing" go away.
We still need your help to mobilize thousands more for this campaign! Forward this message to your friends and ask them to sign the letter to A&F President, Michael Jeffries, now.
"F" Word and the FCC from AGAPE press:
Complaints to FCC Over Use of 'F-Word' Top 150,000
By Jenni Parker
November 26, 2003
(AgapePress) - The American Family Association has announced that, to date, more than 150,000 of its supporters have sent letters to the Federal Communications Commission, criticizing the agency's recent ruling that the use of the "f-word" on radio and TV was allowable in certain contexts.
The Enforcement Bureau of the FCC reviewed and summarily denied initial viewer and licensee complaints made after the f-word was used by a celebrity during the evening broadcast of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony last January.(See related story)
The complaint letters were sent through AFA's web site, and the volume of e-mail received by the FCC was so great that the messages initially shut down the agency's e-mail system. However, the situation has been corrected, and the FCC is again accepting complaints.
"We were shocked that the FCC would approve the use of such profane language at any time, day or night," says Donald Wildmon, founder and chairman of AFA. He adds, "We are glad that many Representatives and Senators are calling on the FCC to review their recent ruling."
Among those calling on the FCC to rescind its ruling is U.S. Congressman Charles "Chip" Pickering of Mississippi, who recently wrote a letter to FCC Chairman Michael Powell, calling on the federal agency to reverse its ruling. Pickering wrote that he is "outraged and extremely disappointed with this latest salvo in a long string of decisions by the FCC that establish a deeply disturbing precedent regarding the use of universally-recognized vulgar expletives on our nation's airwaves."
The Congressman is calling on the FCC to "diligently enforce" the statues the U.S. legislature has set forth regarding profanity, obscenity, and indecency in public broadcasting. Meanwhile, AFA is continuing to urge concerned individuals to take action and let the federal commission know how the public feels about its ruling.
By Jenni Parker
November 26, 2003
(AgapePress) - The American Family Association has announced that, to date, more than 150,000 of its supporters have sent letters to the Federal Communications Commission, criticizing the agency's recent ruling that the use of the "f-word" on radio and TV was allowable in certain contexts.
The Enforcement Bureau of the FCC reviewed and summarily denied initial viewer and licensee complaints made after the f-word was used by a celebrity during the evening broadcast of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony last January.(See related story)
The complaint letters were sent through AFA's web site, and the volume of e-mail received by the FCC was so great that the messages initially shut down the agency's e-mail system. However, the situation has been corrected, and the FCC is again accepting complaints.
"We were shocked that the FCC would approve the use of such profane language at any time, day or night," says Donald Wildmon, founder and chairman of AFA. He adds, "We are glad that many Representatives and Senators are calling on the FCC to review their recent ruling."
Among those calling on the FCC to rescind its ruling is U.S. Congressman Charles "Chip" Pickering of Mississippi, who recently wrote a letter to FCC Chairman Michael Powell, calling on the federal agency to reverse its ruling. Pickering wrote that he is "outraged and extremely disappointed with this latest salvo in a long string of decisions by the FCC that establish a deeply disturbing precedent regarding the use of universally-recognized vulgar expletives on our nation's airwaves."
The Congressman is calling on the FCC to "diligently enforce" the statues the U.S. legislature has set forth regarding profanity, obscenity, and indecency in public broadcasting. Meanwhile, AFA is continuing to urge concerned individuals to take action and let the federal commission know how the public feels about its ruling.
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FCC approves use of "F" word on TV and radio
FCC APPROVES USE OF THE "F" WORD ON TV AND RADIO!
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED NOW!
Dear Lyle,
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the use of the "F" word for use on any TV show or radio program, ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT!
The FCC said the word can be used whenever desired except in sexual situations! That means that real soon you will be watching a sit-com on TV, or news, or any drama or movie-ANY PROGRAM-and it's ok! Hollywood is rejoicing!
Soon, when you are driving your kids to school you will be listening to a song which makes extensive use of the word. Shock jocks such as Howard Stern are now free to use any language, no matter how vile and repugnant, on their radio shows. And use it they will. No longer will movies shown on TV have to be edited because of language.
WE MUST ACT NOW TO STOP THIS!
Send your letter to your Congressman, Senators and members of the FCC. Let them know that you want this stopped-NOW! Please send you letter now. And please forward this letter to your email list asking them to get involved. If it isn’t stopped now, in a few months verbal pornography will rule the airways! Please act today. Help us get 1,000,000 email letters to members of Congress, Senators and FCC Commissioners.
Thanks for getting involved!
Don
Donald E. Wildmon, Founder and Chairman
American Family Association
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED NOW!
Dear Lyle,
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the use of the "F" word for use on any TV show or radio program, ANYTIME DAY OR NIGHT!
The FCC said the word can be used whenever desired except in sexual situations! That means that real soon you will be watching a sit-com on TV, or news, or any drama or movie-ANY PROGRAM-and it's ok! Hollywood is rejoicing!
Soon, when you are driving your kids to school you will be listening to a song which makes extensive use of the word. Shock jocks such as Howard Stern are now free to use any language, no matter how vile and repugnant, on their radio shows. And use it they will. No longer will movies shown on TV have to be edited because of language.
WE MUST ACT NOW TO STOP THIS!
Send your letter to your Congressman, Senators and members of the FCC. Let them know that you want this stopped-NOW! Please send you letter now. And please forward this letter to your email list asking them to get involved. If it isn’t stopped now, in a few months verbal pornography will rule the airways! Please act today. Help us get 1,000,000 email letters to members of Congress, Senators and FCC Commissioners.
Thanks for getting involved!
Don
Donald E. Wildmon, Founder and Chairman
American Family Association
Monday, December 01, 2003
How Long can we dishonor God and live in honor?
Having travelled recently to DC, I was powerfully reminded that our nation has often cried out to the God of heaven for help. Everytime this nation has done that, God has heard, responded and established us. Then I looked over at Capitol Hill and was amazed at the dichotomy there. In the Mall are many memorials that recognize God's presence. At the end of the Mall is the the Lincoln Memorial which has etched into its walls two great speeches, which quote the Bible! At the other end of the mall is the Capitol where the Bible is not allowed!
How long will God allow our country to be honored when we, as a country, dishonor and disregard Him?
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How long will God allow our country to be honored when we, as a country, dishonor and disregard Him?
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