Originally posted by dj2beckerSince he's a goner, how do you advise that we frame our prayers? Should we pray that God accepts his soul in heaven, as the Catholics do? Rather, should we pray that his tormentors die sudden and painful deaths? Should we pray that his martyrdom will transform East Timor into a Christian Kingdom?
Please pray for pastor Ferdie Flores, missionary in East Timor. He is going to be executed today by beating.
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Originally posted by WulebgrAre you a Christian?
Since he's a goner, how do you advise that we frame our prayers? Should we pray that God accepts his soul in heaven, as the Catholics do? Rather, should we pray that his tormentors die sudden and painful deaths? Should we pray that his martyrdom will transform East Timor into a Christian Kingdom?
If so you can pray for his family and friends. I would also pray that his death would touch the hearts of those who beat him to death.
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Originally posted by dj2becker
Are you a Christian?
No.
If so you can pray for his family and friends. I would also pray that his death would touch the hearts of those who beat him to death.
I will do so. I abhor such violence, and I will pray that he meets his destiny with grace, and that his family finds the comfort they surely will need.
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Originally posted by dj2beckerI think this is a hoax. What sort of nation carries out execution by beating as part of a formal system of justice, and for political criminals at that? If this were true it would be all over the news. I can't find any mention of this supposed execution anywhere on the Internets.
Please pray for pastor Ferdie Flores, missionary in East Timor. He is going to be executed today by beating.
Not sure of the other details...
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Originally posted by WulebgrExcuse me for asking, but whom do you plan to pray to?
Originally posted by dj2becker
[b]Are you a Christian?
No.
If so you can pray for his family and friends. I would also pray that his death would touch the hearts of those who beat him to death.
I will do so. I abhor such violence, and I will pray that he meets his destiny with grace, and that his family finds the comfort they surely will need.[/b]
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Originally posted by dj2beckerThe Creator. Who else, silly?
Excuse me for asking, but whom do you plan to pray to?
Just because I am fairly certain that the Creator is not a Christian, and indeed am not entirely sure that she or he is even real, does not mean that I have no one to whom I may direct my prayers.
I've prayed all my life, first as a Catholic, then as an Evangelical, and now as a believing agnostic. I've also prayed with American Indians, Buddhists, and others. Christians do not have the monopoly on prayer. In fact, I doubt they are even as good at it as many others.
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesI have to agree. Execution by "beating"? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.
I think this is a hoax. What sort of nation carries out execution by beating as part of a formal system of justice, and for political criminals at that? If this were true it would be all over the news. I can't find any mention of this supposed execution anywhere on the Internets.
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesYea! What Kind of nation?! The shame. The USA only beats them to death by accident during arrest or interrigation. We "Snuff" life humanely. The world should follow our example.
I think this is a hoax. What sort of nation carries out execution by beating as part of a formal system of justice, and for political criminals at that? If this were true it would be all over the news. I can't find any mention of this supposed execution anywhere on the Internets.
I couldn't find anything but some crummy prayer page asking for donations.
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