Re: Evangelist Dobson parts with Focus on the Fami
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Originally Posted by notofworks
Big time. Just another right-wing political activist....and all in the name of Christ. Never one time did Jesus or any of the apostles EVER comment on the quality of government. It didn't mean anything to them. The only thing that mattered was the gospel.
They weren't asked. I recall Jesus lived and they didn't have a democracy or Demo Republic.
I look at the recorded programs and at least 80% were guests and not political.
Re: Evangelist Dobson parts with Focus on the Fami
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Originally Posted by coadie
They weren't asked. I recall Jesus lived and they didn't have a democracy or Demo Republic.
I look at the recorded programs and at least 80% were guests and not political.
Are you seriously denying that James Dobson is a political activist?? Surely you jest. Look son, when he's telling us where to shop based how they greet us at the door, he's NOT sharing the gospel.
(anyone catch the "son" thing?)
And as far as the NT folks not talking about the government because they weren't asked........I'm not even sure what to say about that one. Wow. That may very well be the worst argument in the history of AFF.
Re: Evangelist Dobson parts with Focus on the Fami
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Originally Posted by notofworks
Are you seriously denying that James Dobson is a political activist?? Surely you jest. Look son, when he's telling us where to shop based how they greet us at the door, he's NOT sharing the gospel.
(anyone catch the "son" thing?)
And as far as the NT folks not talking about the government because they weren't asked........I'm not even sure what to say about that one. Wow. That may very well be the worst argument in the history of AFF.
Dr Dobson has 2 company groups. A political and for profit and a not for profit.
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As a 501(c)(3) corporation, Focus on the Family is not permitted to advocate any individual political candidate. However, in its radio broadcast, it often discusses political issues and current events, usually through a Christian conservative point of view. Dobson is among the Christian conservative leaders who met with and advised former President George W. Bush. Focus on the Family's magazine Citizen is exclusively devoted to politics. The FOTF also has an affiliated group, Focus on the Family Action (a.k.a. Focus Action), though the two groups are legally separate. As a 501(c)(4) social welfare group, Focus Action has fewer political lobbying restrictions. FoTF's revenue in 2005 was USD $142M, and that of FoTF Action was $14.7M.[8][9]
He writes books. They have bookstores and printing of newsletters. I don't ever recall him saying he was a Minister. He is a Psychologist. They offer counseling by phone and referrals.
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Focus on the Family broadcasts a national talk radio program of the same name hosted by Dobson or his aides. The program has a range of themes, such as Christian-oriented assistance for victims of rape or child abuse; parenting difficulties; child adoption; husband/wife roles; family history and traditions; struggles with gambling, pornography, alcohol, and drugs; and many other themes. When programs deal with civic issues, listeners often respond to these programs by contacting political leaders.
Actually you should be complaining about the government which is stepping into the church and trying to control activities that are NOT their business.
Re: Evangelist Dobson parts with Focus on the Fami
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Originally Posted by dizzyde
I haven't been a fan of Dobson for a long time. I liked him when I was younger, his parenting stuff seemed good back then, but he just got progressively more political and that really turned me off.
I just think that a lot of this stuff; who to boycott, where to shop, who to vote for, is overstepping. I don't like people telling me how to feel or react, just give me the information and let me do with it what I think is appropriate. The militant stuff rubs me the wrong way.
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Originally Posted by jaamez
I'm with ya!
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Originally Posted by GraceAmazing
Me too (With Dizzy that is )
Right! what in the world are people thinking listening to Dobson about politics for????
That is what I am for!
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Re: Evangelist Dobson parts with Focus on the Fami
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Originally Posted by notofworks
Are you seriously denying that James Dobson is a political activist?? Surely you jest. Look son, when he's telling us where to shop based how they greet us at the door, he's NOT sharing the gospel.
(anyone catch the "son" thing?)
And as far as the NT folks not talking about the government because they weren't asked........I'm not even sure what to say about that one. Wow. That may very well be the worst argument in the history of AFF.
Seriously! Because government in the time of Christ was totally benign... You know, just kind old men, sitting on thrones...
Re: Evangelist Dobson parts with Focus on the Fami
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Originally Posted by coadie
Dr Dobson has 2 company groups. A political and for profit and a not for profit.
He writes books. They have bookstores and printing of newsletters. I don't ever recall him saying he was a Minister. He is a Psychologist. They offer counseling by phone and referrals.
Actually you should be complaining about the government which is stepping into the church and trying to control activities that are NOT their business.
Dang. This is kinda like me saying, "Hey Coadie, what's the temperature outside?" and you say, "Tuesday at 2pm."
You're arguing with me about stuff I haven't even talked about. Good grief.
Re: Evangelist Dobson parts with Focus on the Fami
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Originally Posted by notofworks
Dang. This is kinda like me saying, "Hey Coadie, what's the temperature outside?" and you say, "Tuesday at 2pm."
You're arguing with me about stuff I haven't even talked about. Good grief.
Yes, that IS not the problem tomorrow.
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Re: Evangelist Dobson parts with Focus on the Fami
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Originally Posted by dizzyde
Seriously! Because government in the time of Christ was totally benign... You know, just kind old men, sitting on thrones...
Weren't they, though. Boy, none of THEM ever tried to shut the church down, did they? (that's sarcasm in case some of you are about to quote Josephus at me)
From today's Christian culture, I'd say there's more effort turning people into Republicans than turning people into Followers of Christ.
(And I'm fairly conservative, Ferd, so please don't try to drown me)
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Last edited by notofworks; 11-04-2009 at 05:00 PM.
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