tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241822594632050826.post4632272687627844771..comments2023-05-10T04:59:50.548-06:00Comments on FOR THE AUTHOR: ROB BELL TO PARTICIPATE IN SEEDS OF COMPASSION CONFERENCEBONNIEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164178709172154856noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241822594632050826.post-58491404883457159142009-08-20T03:12:18.193-06:002009-08-20T03:12:18.193-06:00I think that calling the head of the Roman Catholi...I think that calling the head of the Roman Catholic church "his holiness" is ALSO wrong. Another name given to and taken by him is "vicar of Christ" which means "standing in the place of". I believe it is the book of Hebrews which says that Christ is our High Priest and that there is only one mediator between man and God, that being Jesus Christ himself. According to Scripture we do not need a "Pope" or anyone else to forgive our sins. Christ alone stands in that role. I understand that The RC church has built a whole theology around Peter being the first pope, but this is impossible to prove both biblically and historically. The Bible teaches the sainthood and priesthood (not in the same capacity as Christ of course, and much of that will take place in the future kingdom of Christ) of ALL believers (those who have confessed their sin to God, repented and turned to Christ alone for salvation). I would be seriously offended if anybody would ever call me "his/her holiness". Benedict XIV and the "Dalai Lama" are mere men, just as you and I. Christ alone is deserving of that title (although I must say that is not one of the names He is given in Scripture even though He is worthy of it).<br /><br />As for calling judges "your honor", I would say that is a little different than calling someone "your Holiness". However, as a matter of conscience, I would have difficulty doing this as well. I have not yet been put in that position, but my daughter has, and for the same reason, she refused to address our local mayor as such.BONNIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164178709172154856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241822594632050826.post-56546607105655631492009-08-05T10:06:16.962-06:002009-08-05T10:06:16.962-06:00Actually, the Pope is also referred to as "hi...Actually, the Pope is also referred to as "his Holiness," and we call judges "Your Honor." Are we honoring others above Christ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241822594632050826.post-90024211542300784392008-04-16T18:51:00.000-06:002008-04-16T18:51:00.000-06:00Thanks for providing that Jenna. I hope people wil...Thanks for providing that Jenna. I hope people will check it out. There is nothing holy except that which God has declared in His Word, and the leader of a false and idolatrous religion does not qualify.BONNIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164178709172154856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241822594632050826.post-67262544853096877142008-04-16T18:11:00.000-06:002008-04-16T18:11:00.000-06:00alittleleaven.com has a video clip of Rob Bell at ...alittleleaven.com has a video clip of Rob Bell at the Seeds of Compassion event that shows him calling the referring to the Dalai Lama as 'his holiness' It's the 3rd clip. <BR/><BR/>If you go to the Seeds of Compassion website, I think you can watch every session as well. <BR/>-JennaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241822594632050826.post-30172128734546103372008-04-15T23:01:00.000-06:002008-04-15T23:01:00.000-06:00Hi Todd, Just wondering if you could verify that b...Hi Todd, Just wondering if you could verify that by providing a tangible source that could be posted.<BR/><BR/>Were you present at the conference, did you read it in a newspaper or online? Although I wouldn't be the least surprised at this, it is only fair for me to verify something like this with some solid evidence.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment and for standing firmly on God's HOLY Word.<BR/><BR/>Hoping to hear more about this from you. <BR/><BR/>In His grace, BonnieBONNIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164178709172154856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3241822594632050826.post-4333030447102533272008-04-15T19:39:00.000-06:002008-04-15T19:39:00.000-06:00Not only participated but called the Daili Lama hi...Not only participated but called the Daili Lama his holiness. Only god his Holy.<BR/><BR/> <BR/>2Cr 6:14 Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? <BR/>2Cr 6:15 Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever? <BR/>2Cr 6:16 Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, "I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM; AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE. <BR/>2Cr 6:17 "Therefore, COME OUT FROM THEIR MIDST AND BE SEPARATE," says the Lord. "AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; And I will welcome you. <BR/>2Cr 6:18 "And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me," Says the Lord Almighty. <BR/><BR/>Todd EdwardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com