Comments on: Seeing Gray - Beginning January 6, 2008 http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/ Faith, Morality, and Politics in a Black and White World Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:01:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: wpolese http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-105 wpolese Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:45:11 +0000 http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-105 I really enjoyed the sermon last weekend, and look forward to a thought provoking series! I applaud your honesty and directness, and that is a key reason I keep coming back. thank you. I really enjoyed the sermon last weekend, and look forward to a thought provoking series! I applaud your honesty and directness, and that is a key reason I keep coming back. thank you.

]]> By: CraigSahrmann http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-91 CraigSahrmann Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:08:41 +0000 http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-91 For additional perspective, an excellent book to read is Senator John Danforth's 'Faith and Politics'. The former U.S. senator from MO and U.S. ambassador to the U.N. is an ordained Episcopal priest. Senator Danforth's message in his book aligns with Adam's message in his sermon series - to seek middle ground as a Christian so that your ministry is one of reconciliation rather than division. In the book Senator Danforth examines from a Christian perspective some of the issues/events that Adam might address in his sermon series...including abortion, stem cell research, gay marriage, the Schiavo case, displays of religion in the public square. Some of the more compelling parts of the book include Senator Danforth's first-hand accounts of his dealings with world leaders (including U.S. presidents, Congress, the U.N.) and how he worked to avoid divisive party politics to help the country move forward together (certainly a theme in today's campaigns). Particular compelling is his account of his work as a special envoy for peace in Sudan. Senator Danforth consistently credits his Christian faith for much of his political success. And in fact concludes his book with an examination of the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans - Scripture that he referred to throughout his career as a model of how we can live together as one country, despite our political differences. For additional perspective, an excellent book to read is Senator John Danforth’s ‘Faith and Politics’.
The former U.S. senator from MO and U.S. ambassador to the U.N. is an ordained Episcopal priest.
Senator Danforth’s message in his book aligns with Adam’s message in his sermon series - to seek middle ground as a Christian so that your ministry is one of reconciliation rather than division. In the book Senator Danforth examines from a Christian perspective some of the issues/events that Adam might address in his sermon series…including abortion, stem cell research, gay marriage, the Schiavo case, displays of religion in the public square.
Some of the more compelling parts of the book include Senator Danforth’s first-hand accounts of his dealings with world leaders (including U.S. presidents, Congress, the U.N.) and how he worked to avoid divisive party politics to help the country move forward together (certainly a theme in today’s campaigns). Particular compelling is his account of his work as a special envoy for peace in Sudan.
Senator Danforth consistently credits his Christian faith for much of his political success. And in fact concludes his book with an examination of the Apostle Paul’s Epistle to the Romans - Scripture that he referred to throughout his career as a model of how we can live together as one country, despite our political differences.

]]> By: gselvera http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-79 gselvera Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:46:53 +0000 http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-79 Great sermon today. I am very excited about the series. A great read that is so appropriate right now is Laura Ingraham's "Power to the People", the last chapter is especially great! She emphasizes how faith based values and morals are the foundation of this country. The book really supports Adam's message of encouraging "thoughtful people to stay involved in the democratic process". Great sermon today. I am very excited about the series. A great read that is so appropriate right now is Laura Ingraham’s “Power to the People”, the last chapter is especially great! She emphasizes how faith based values and morals are the foundation of this country. The book really supports Adam’s message of encouraging “thoughtful people to stay involved in the democratic process”.

]]> By: vickievl http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-65 vickievl Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:42:10 +0000 http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-65 I really do not think Jesus would have been a Republican or Democrat. He would not approved of either party. I believe he might have been an independent. He was for all people,he believed in loving God,he believed in loving one another, and doing the right thing. I am quite sure he would never have pandered to special interest groups. He would have wanted every American to have access to health care, regardless of economic status. I believe he would have spent most of his time with the forgotten members of our society. The homeless man that I saw upon leaving the Cheesecake Factory on the Plaza. The people I have seen living under a viaduct in downtown Kansas City. He would not have condoned "water boarding". I am fairly sure he would not have been happy with MANY issues he sees our elected officials condoning. In fact, I think he must be down right disappointed in our political system and our society. I really do not think Jesus would have been a Republican or Democrat. He would not approved of either party. I believe he might have been an independent. He was for all people,he believed in loving God,he believed in loving one another, and doing the right thing. I am quite sure he would never have pandered to special interest groups. He would have wanted every American to have access to health care, regardless of economic status. I believe he would have spent most of his time with the forgotten members of our society. The homeless man that I saw upon leaving the Cheesecake Factory on the Plaza. The people I have seen living under a viaduct in downtown Kansas City.
He would not have condoned “water boarding”. I am fairly sure he would not have been happy with MANY issues he sees our elected officials condoning. In fact, I think he must be down right disappointed in our political system and our society.

]]> By: kansasbob http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-64 kansasbob Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:38:32 +0000 http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-64 I am looking forward to this series Adam! I generally identify most with life's gray issues.. nothing to do with my hair color.. and think that life all about living in the middle. Seasons Blessings, Bob PS: I share a common beginning with you at Faith Chapel. I am looking forward to this series Adam! I generally identify most with life’s gray issues.. nothing to do with my hair color.. and think that life all about living in the middle.

Seasons Blessings, Bob

PS: I share a common beginning with you at Faith Chapel.

]]> By: char3233 http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-63 char3233 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:36:38 +0000 http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-63 I am looking forward to what you have to say about politics and what Jesus would do. I listen to your podcasts weekly and am definitely excited for this new series. I've often wondered exactly what Jesus would think of our wayward society and the role that politics plays. I honestly don't think life is much different today than it was in his lifetime, especially in the waywardness of society and the "ruler" mentality of goverment. Some things never change. So, here's a shoutout from the Pittsburgh, PA area... hi COR! :-) I am looking forward to what you have to say about politics and what Jesus would do. I listen to your podcasts weekly and am definitely excited for this new series. I’ve often wondered exactly what Jesus would think of our wayward society and the role that politics plays. I honestly don’t think life is much different today than it was in his lifetime, especially in the waywardness of society and the “ruler” mentality of goverment. Some things never change. So, here’s a shoutout from the Pittsburgh, PA area… hi COR! :-)

]]> By: scottlw http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-62 scottlw Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:44:12 +0000 http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-62 Rick Warren has some interesting thoughts about politics and Christianity in an interview with Krista Tippet. Check it out on the podcast of "Speaking of Faith" at speakingoffaith.publicradio.org Rick Warren has some interesting thoughts about politics and Christianity in an interview with Krista Tippet. Check it out on the podcast of “Speaking of Faith” at speakingoffaith.publicradio.org

]]> By: Jason Gant http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-40 Jason Gant Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:01:42 +0000 http://adamhamilton.cor.org/2007/12/21/seeing-gray-beginning-january-8-2008/#comment-40 I just finished watching an interview on CBS news with both Tony Perkins and Jim Wallis. I enjoyed the quote by Jim Wallis.."I think it's a hunger for a new moral center. Don't go left, don't go right, go deeper" This past week, I met with a young lady of 15 years old who is living this quote. She has a passion that God has placed on her heart to help abolish human trafficking-modern day slavery. She has formed a group of 15 other high school students around this issue. They have titled themselves the original name of William Wilberforce's group-Clapham Sect: Phase 2 (story recently told in the movie Amazing grace). Action steps are being taken-benefit concerts, educational packets, meetings with youth minister's like myself. I want to live this kind of passion for whatever God may have for me. I am praying this series will broaden our perspective, not only as Americans, but also as as humans who yearn to follow Christ's example. I just finished watching an interview on CBS news with both Tony Perkins and Jim Wallis. I enjoyed the quote by Jim Wallis..”I think it’s a hunger for a new moral center. Don’t go left, don’t go right, go deeper”

This past week, I met with a young lady of 15 years old who is living this quote. She has a passion that God has placed on her heart to help abolish human trafficking-modern day slavery. She has formed a group of 15 other high school students around this issue. They have titled themselves the original name of William Wilberforce’s group-Clapham Sect: Phase 2 (story recently told in the movie Amazing grace). Action steps are being taken-benefit concerts, educational packets, meetings with youth minister’s like myself.

I want to live this kind of passion for whatever God may have for me. I am praying this series will broaden our perspective, not only as Americans, but also as as humans who yearn to follow Christ’s example.

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