Comments on: The Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience

By: The Manhattan Declaration « CrossWay Community Church

The Manhattan Declaration « CrossWay Community Church — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:07:01 +0000

[...] For more information, you can read Justin Taylor’s helpful post. [...]

By: Tim Keller, Al Mohler, and Ravi Zacharias Agree: Life, Marriage, and Liberty Are Important « owen strachan

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:04:21 +0000

[...] Taylor blogged it yesterday. In less than 24 hours, the site has drawn over 7000 signatures. The Wall Street Journal, [...]

By: The Manhattan Declaration: Review and Response « Near Emmaus: Christ and Text

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:12:34 +0000

[...] Justin Taylor wrote earlier today about this document that, “It was drafted by Chuck Colson, Robert P. George, and Timothy George. Signers of the statement include J.I. Packer, Tim Keller, Albert Mohler, and over 100 others.” In support of the statement he wrote, ” It’s a careful, thoughtful statement, worthy of study and acceptance.” As of the writing of this post it appears that many are in agreement since the website states “4194 signatures in support”. [...]

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:14:44 +0000

I’ll “relax” at such a thing about as much as Paul “relaxed” against the Judaizers at Galatia.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:12:32 +0000

Having the wrong soteriology will send one straight to hell.

By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:52:20 +0000

According to the standards set forth in Scripture, we are all sinners. Any so-called “Christian” who thinks that signing a “statement of faith” affirming the sanctity of life along with “Romanists” amounts to idolatry and a betrayal of the Gospel of Jesus Christ has a VERY poor understanding of that very Gospel!

Having the right soteriology does not save anyone from anything.

By: Reg Schofield

Reg Schofield — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:52:12 +0000

I agree 100 percent . When you blur the line of the gospel and regardless what one says , when evangelicals consent with Catholics and Orthodox it gives their man made system credence.

By: chris

chris — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:52 +0000

How about a nice, pointed one on Islam? Draw a line on that one. Let’s hear it.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:51:54 +0000

I struggle with unwanted same-sex attraction, have engaged in homosexual behavior in the past and must be on guard against the temptation. More often than not I have wanted to die to end this pull towards sin. I am a Christian called out of immorality to live a single, celibate life. I am a brother in Christ.

Regarding those disposed toward immoral conduct, the Church has responded, as a call to war, with condemnation rather than compassion.

It’s time for the words and actions of Christians to be so obvious the homosexual community, and all other sinners, cannot deny that we love them and care for them. They must come to know that “God showed how much he loved us by sending His only Son into the world that we might have eternal life though Him (1 John 4:9); and “God did not send the Son to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:17).

Perhaps rather than “read it’ or “sign it,” we should first live out our trust and love for Jesus, giving the whole world evidence of God’s mercy and grace towards all sinners, regardless of how far we have fallen from being His glorious creations. Perhaps we should remember it is “the kindness of God which leads to repentance,” as we preach a Gospel of compassion not condemnation.

By: Saint and Sinner

Saint and Sinner — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:06 +0000

The Constitution says nothing about pedophilia either.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:32:32 +0000

Wow. Just because we can agree and affirm a statement on pro life/marriage, etc. . . does not mean that we think the Reformation is over or that we are co-”idolaters” with those who sign it. With all due respect, you guys need to relax a bit. No issue of theological doctrine is compromised with this statement.

Aaron

By: Paul Adams (not the Paul in post #13)

Paul Adams (not the Paul in post #13) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:31:27 +0000

Good statement! I agree. Why is taking a stand publicly reduced to "fear-mongering?" See here.

By: NEW LEAVEN

NEW LEAVEN — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:29:02 +0000

The Manhattan Declaration: Is It Worth Signing?…

The Manhattan Declaration, a document that is floating around blogsphere, is enlisting the signatures of “fellow citizens, believers, and non-believers alike”: Christians, when they have lived up to the highest ideals of their faith, have d…

By: Tim Webb

Tim Webb — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:56 +0000

Justin, I agree with the sanctity of life, which is an issue of life & death to the most defenseless among us, who have no voice to defend themselves. Amen. I agree that God designed marriage as the union of one male and female. However, in the United States at least, there is nothing in the atheistic or agnostic at best U.S. Constitution to limit marriage to one man and one woman. What is the point of trying to force the latter on people? Thanks, Tim

By: Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:49:59 +0000

Not a chance.

Here’s enough to lose me, period, no need to read further:

“We, as Orthodox, Catholic, and Evangelical Christians… We are Christians who have joined together across historic lines of ecclesial differences….”

I still affirm the necessity of the Reformation, and its recovery of central Biblical truths. I don’t see Roman Catholicism or Orthoborgism as variations on a theme. I could never associate myself with something that gives that false impression. The Gospel is not an “Oh, yes, well, that” issue.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:31 +0000

Romanists and “Orthodox” are idolaters according to the standards set forth in Scripture. Any so-called “Christian” who signs a common statement of faith with them has sinned greatly and has betrayed the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Chirst.