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Can a Christian be involved in Martial Arts?
Martial Arts 3 Part Series
In response to several letters about
Martial Arts we
approached Police Lt. Paul Villanueva (Ret) for his insights, both
physical and spiritual, in an attempt to answer the question, "Can
Christians be involved in Martial Arts without compromising their faith,
and avoid spiritual dangers?
We have divided Villanueva's answers into a
3 part
series...
Part One:
A former Karate and Kung-fu
practioner writes about his experiences. Villanueva responds.
Introduction.
Part Two: Non
-Traditional Martial Arts.
In Search of Power. History of the Traditional Martial Arts.
Part Three:
Philosophies of Traditional Systems. Meditation in the Martial Arts
& A Biblical Response.
IS CALVINISM HERESY? And, CAN A CALVINIST BE A
DISPENSATIONALIST?
Recently, an inquirer who describes himself as
"one of those dreaded 5-point Calvinist (AND a dispensationalist by
the way)" took issue with the Calvinist teaching materials
provided on this site.
which were posted at the request of those in
dialogue with Calvinists, and to explain Calvinism to our
readers.
While many use the term Calvinism interchangeably with
Reformed Theology, Calvinism is the 'how to become saved' while Reformed
Theology is the doctrinal framework of the belief system.
Read Response by Caryl and Brenda...
A TWILIGHT fan writes....
”I just need to take exception...I am a Christian woman, I also work for a church in the Youth Ministry Division. I've read the first 3 of the Twightlight Saga, and my 15 year old daughter has read them all....multiple times. Your concern, is noted...but I think a bit extreme. there is no wicca, no demon possession. Edward, the main character Vampire, worries about his soul...whether he has one, whether God will forgive him. He does not sleep with Bella because he wants to remain virtous in this way, and he wants her to mostly, because she definitely still has a soul. He is not the selfish evil being you portray him to be. And finally, vampires do not exist, therefore the Bible does not address them as you inidicate. This is a "FANTASY" such as bewitched or I dream of Jeannie were in the 60s and 70s. My mother the car...the incredible Hulk. Seriously, you need to step back, take a breath, and try to see things, not just through the Bible, but through the eyes of the most creative of all beings...GOD, who was the first "artist" who show infinite creativity. He revels in our creativity and I don't think he would be angry at Stephanie's or J.K. Rowlings use of their creativeness.”
Read Caryl's Response...
THE SHACK REVIEWED... "Dear sister Caryl, I have been a fan of yours for many years, because you expose the lies of the devil and give God's truth. I thank God for the few like you who are unafraid to speak out against the darkness. What are your thoughts on the book "The Shack"? I know it's New Age, but I'm interested in what you have to say."
Read Response by Ron Livesay...
"CHOO-CHOO" TRAIN OF DECEPTION: Discerning Choo Thomas’ book Heaven is so Real
"Caryl, I would like to know your review or
opinion on the book, "Heaven is So Real" by Choo Thomas. Please read it
and let us all know. Thank you!"
Read Caryl's Response...
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