We have become so soft that many churches respect the pontiff. But they have lost sight that the Popes once killed those who opposed her authority. The Popes were no different then the Caesers, they considered themselves to be god,The Popes ONCE killed those who opposed her authority. Pope John Paul has reformed the Catholic Church immensely.Of course Billy Graham is out to lunch with that statement, and if you notice that Graham has NOT the favour of God when Christ said, "beware when all men speak well of you"., "For they that live godly in this life will suffer persecution".I would be VERY careful with statments like that. Better to stay silent then to set yourself against one of God's servants. I am growing increasingly concerned with the nature of the discussion on this site. Why is it that CRTICISM and JUDGMENTALISM are the theme around here? We go from Benny Hinn to the pope to Billy Graham. Does anyone see the danger in all this? Jesus' prayer: "My prayere for all of them is that they will be one, just as you and I are one, Father - that just as you are in me and I am in you, so they will be in us, and the world will believe you sent me."WHY would we want to be MORE divided? This site is about revival but I believe that revival will come when Christ's followers unite in love for the sake of His glory - NOT when we unite to criticise and attack one another.There was a question asked on another thread...how much time do you spend on sermonindex? As for me: less and less. I thank God for introducing me to this site. The sermons here have revitalized my prayer life...but I am increasingly disturbed by the kind of discussion that i find here. Who am I to say all this? No-one. Just someone who loves the Lord and longs to see Him glorified by His church (Divisiveness is NOT glorifying). And I do not think that can happen while His followers are known for their endless debate and criticism of one another. I am not for tolerance and compromise in the name of unity. BUT there is no need for the attacks on persons. Why is there not more discussion about that which edifies? Why not more discussion on the fruit of the spirit? Why not more discussion on prayer (EM Bounds wrote 7 volumes on prayer - surely there something worth discussing there)?Can we please just pray for these people instead of talking about them? Can we honestly say that we pray for these people as much as we criticize them? Those who are concerned about the salvation of the pope - I sure hope you didn't wait til now to start praying for him...please PLEASE lets show our concern for the church on our knees instead of with our lips.I am sorry for saying this but I am grieved...oh i wish we could be known for our LOVE and prayer rather than our divisiveness.Brothers and sisters I love you...and I will continue to pray for sermonindex.Your brother Stephen
