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The response to the Oprah Winfrey column has been overwhelming and we will post more later, but there are two recurring questions to address.

First, readers want to know if it was actually sent to Ms. Winfrey. Yes, it was. We are also trying to send it to people close to her to avoid getting lost in the mass amount of correspondence she receives.

Second, people have asked why a "personal" letter was published for all of the public to read. The topic came up at the urging of our readers. We have never received more requests to address a topic. Some of the email we received was highly critical of Oprah, with one demanding we "boycott this Anti Christ and her new cult." James wanted to correct some of the ideas Oprah espouses, but insisted on doing it with as much love as possible. Also, the format is popular among opinion columns. The open letter is an effective writing style between public figures who don't really know one another. The letter sent to Oprah included a personal cover letter that remains confidential. James has tried to contact Oprah privately for years, but to no avail. Hopefully, this open letter will initiate an opportunity to dialogue.

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Your article really disappoints me. People in this country ARE suffering because of the economy led by George Bush's awful decisions as president.

Sharon

President Bush did not make the loans, accept the terms of the loans or pass the laws demanding more high-risk loans. But if you want to blame him, at least give him credit for the good economic factors, too. -editor

Has James ever talked about or given advice on what to do about recognizing the true word of God. He keeps refering to the bible, but I just found out that there are many versions of the bible throughout the ages and in knowing this, I have found out that when you mention God...people really have different philosophies about Him. Trinity theory vs one God theory, etc. How do we know the true words of God when everyone has a different version of "The Bible"?

Teresa

Fair question. Keep in mind that all English versions are translations. If you want to read the original version of the Bible, you need to learn Greek and Hebrew. Given that, translations are authored by Bible scholars to relate to the language of the current readers. So the King James Version was written for the language spoken by people in England in 1611. Other versions, like the New American Standard and the New International Version, are written for today's English. Others, like The Message, are paraphrases and not meant to be taken as scholarly translations.

I want to thank you for this message...I was first beginning to be drawn to Obama but prayed that God would lead me in who He wants to be the next president.

Elizabeth

Bad analysis! [Obama's speech] may have been refined and it may have been eloquent, but it was one-sided, designed to mislead, and wrong...What we need in this country is Americans - not African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans (I could be called a German-American, but i don't ask for such), or other types of hyphenated Americans. Unlike the government-sponsored nonsense of "our strength is in our diversity" our true strength will be in our unity, if folks like the Senator and his pastor will stop promoting the division.

Thomas

Amen! We agree. Did you read the whole article? Perhaps "Wolves In Sheep's Clothing" states our position on these issues clearer. -editor

Thank you so much for inviting the ex-Korn band member! I am so thrilled that your program, Betty and James show an acceptance towards all people with all journeys in life. It counters the typical 'Christian' judgmental attitudes, and exemplifies the attitude of Jesus to see people as equals... all children of the Father.

Lincoln and Joan

I would like to take a moment and thank you for caring. Most people just want to talk about the mess that Britney (and others) have made of her lives. You care enough to love her unconditionally and pray for her.

Anne

I just read your end-of-the-year article and felt the unction to let you know how very blessed I have been throughout the year by the articles submitted by this ministry.  I, without fail, am caused to pause, ponder and digest the information, even though there have been times I have not fully agreed.  I believe that is exactly what our Lord wants us to do.

Barbara

Are you just plain stupid??? This is not Jesus' birthday! Jesus has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas. It is not now or has it ever been His birthday. What a fool you are to think that. In Deuteronomy...we are told that God will not be worshiped in any way a pagan god is worshiped, yet Christmas is based totally on pagan practices and pagan gods.

carlson

Merry Christmas to you, too. -editor

What a beautiful, biblical perspective on letting people have their own opinion without damaging a friendship or the respect of another human being. Very well written and I heard again from a very humble man of God!

Pat

When I turned 21 back yonder, Jesus convicted me about how to vote. He said if I voted the Democratic ticket in all elections, I would be all right, and I have lived long enough to see that proved to be true.

"Lord, give us a president who cares for all people." We haven't had one like that since Jimmy Carter.

Wendell

Why then does the Bible "specifically" number years starting with Genesis 5 and then do the same from time to time in genealogies, kings' reigns, years of captivity, and so on? Could you maybe add them up and "specifically" find the age of the earth? None of us witnessed creation but God did. Is He a reliable witness?

He wrote that He created everything in 6 days and rested the 7th. Could it be any clearer.

John

I want to encourage you to do keep doing what you are doing. You are one of the most compassionate ministers I know, and that's why I think so highly of you. You belive in a God that restores when far too many ministers and Christians are so self-righteous and seem to take pleasure when fellow believers "mess up". I enjoyed your interview with Bill O'Reilly. I don't agree with everything he says, but I agree with him most of the time. He is in a position to help bring about positive change in many needful situations.

Linda

Your article was refreshing. We were not put here to gather together with those with whom we have perfectly, or nearly perfectly, aligned views. We have been called to know and understand the thinking of the times in order that we may have an impact on our times.

Bonnie

I would have been one of those Christians in the past that would have been judgmental about some of the same things you are now talking about. Although I am far from perfect and I can definitely have my judgmental attitude at times, I am so glad that you have all kinds of guests on the show. God is real, and he has changed this former hypocrite to one that seeks to know Him more and more.

Kim

Here we are again in an election year and here you go promoting the lying, hypocrites who are once again using Christians for their causes. Fox "News" is nothing but propaganda. Here you are supporting a man who sexually harassed a co-worker. I love Jesus and I find it hard to believe that Christians can be so ignorant to let this Bush and Chaney (sic) administration to use them. They have done more to destroy America in a short time than is imaginable and you need to be educated on the truth of these evil men. Try reading Al Frankin's books about what is REALLY going on with these people and quit leading the Christian down this road of never ending destruction.

Rebekah

I could be wrong in my view, and please forgive me if that is the case, [but] Mr. O'Reilly seems pompous, unloving, condemning, and self-righteous, and a know-it-all. His example is hardly the one of Christ with the woman at the well.

Lorenzo

Your synopsis of Vick's behavior trivializes his depraved behavior. He not only imprisoned animals and MADE them tear each other apart, but when one of the poor creatures did not have the vicious streak to rip up his own kind, VICK HUNG HIM UP BY THE THROAT, POURED GAS ON HIM, AND BURNED HIM ALIVE!!! The HELL he put this innocent creature thru was only possible by a TRUE SON OF SATAN! This "man" deserves nothing but the hell he is destined for.

Donna

Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. -Jesus

Christians today seemed to have forgotten how to forgive. If we loved the sinner, including the ones who commit crimes, and sought to love them and help rehabilitate, instead of condemning, the world would be changed. Christians have become, sadly, finger pointers, afraid to admit their own sins, let alone put their arms around other sinners. The church has become feel-good, and afraid of saying they are human and sin, so forgiveness is uncommon in the evangelical church. Judgement and legalism are the norm. How sad, that is what Jesus set us free from at the cross.

Larry

Please don't make excuses for animal abusers... [they] are bad people all the way around. What this man did was so barbaric it can't even be put into words. If you have studied the behavior of the worse criminals in the world you will find almost all start with abuse to animals. I would bet you anything he abuses women as well. This is not a "mistake". This is a terrible person that should spend the rest of his days in jail....Please do some research on serial killers, rapist and so on and you will see I am right....People that find pleasure in drowning and electrocuting animals are one step away from no return. This person has a long history of crime. Lets not let him loose! I am very disappointment in your stand on this.

Robin

I would like to emphasize a sentence that perhaps, in your anger, you missed: "He should pay for any crimes he committed, but that doesn't mean that his life cannot be redeemed." This is the theme of the column. Nowhere does James excuse Vick's actions or lobby against jail time. Yet he does not believe that the proper response from Christians is to condemn him to hell. This would be directly antithetical to the teachings of Jesus Christ. As His followers, we should strive to redeem all people, even those who seem unredeemable. I have heard no allegations of Vick as a wife-beater, rapist or mass murderer, but unless we, as Christians, abandon your attitude and attempt to reach those in great need (as Vick obviously is), then we will not only fail our purpose in life, but we will cut off the Michael Vicks of the world from their only hope of redemption and salvation. -editor

Is it time to be angry? Or should we as the Bible says, "Not let the sun go down on your anger"? ...Perhaps it is time to ask ourselves why is our enemy angry with us? Have we been too selfish? The Bible says that a gift makes a way for the giver. And a soft answer turns away wrath... Can you supply New Testament verses from Jesus and Paul and John and Peter that support your thesis?EricCertainly there are warnings and admonitions against anger, as in "the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God." At the same time, Jesus (who we believe did not sin) was angry at times. Specifically, in Mark 3 and John 2. Even the verse you cite actually says, "Be angry, and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your wrath." (Ephesians 4:26, affirming Psalm 4:4 - NKJV).The question is not whether we should ever feel anger. If we care about the things that are right and just, then we will naturally be angry at the things that contradict them. The question is how we respond to the things that make us angry. "Be angry, and do not sin" implies that the sin is not in the anger, but in the improper response. Not letting the sun go down on our wrath forces us to deal with the things that invoke anger, rather than internalizing it and allowing a root of bitterness to take hold.Obviously, Christians should not be people known for their anger -- they will know we are Christians by our love. But when you love, you will, at times, be angry when those you love are treated unjustly or harmed by those who practice wickedness. Dismissing the anger misses the opportunity to take the injustice to God so that He can show us how to deal with it and overcome it. -editor

"...and other purveyors of terror intend to disrupt the peaceful lifestyles of others and force on them their oppressive beliefs." Is this not what America is doing in Iraq? What did the poor people of Iraq do to warrant an invasion of this scale? From what I see, their lives have completely been turned upside down, and for what, democracy. Did they really want democracy to begin with? Maybe you can make me understand these issues and why they are not exactly what we are doing to the innocent civilians of Iraq!!RickIf one believes freedom equals oppression, then this is a valid point. But I suspect that the Iraqi family whose father was dragged away, tortured and killed by Saddam's regime would disagree. Though the masses buried in unmarked graves cannot voice their opinions, it seems unreasonable to assume that they would prefer tyranny over the chance of life and liberty. The battle for peace, justice and opportunity in Iraq is far from over, but if those who seek to impose further terror can be defeated, then the "innocent civilians of Iraq" will no longer be subject to fear, oppression and war. -editor

I agree with your commentary and would like to do more than just pray for the situation at hand. Do you have any ideas to support effective ways to put a stop to it other than what is already trying to be done? BrendaDemonstrate the compassion and love of Jesus Christ though outreaches in the Middle East, communicate your support of liberty in Iraq to your leaders and, above all, continue to pray! -editor

The truth is Psychology (American Psychological Association) and Psychiatry (American Psychitric Association) have as their stated goals the eradication of the principles of right and wrong and removal of the influence of the family unit.

Psychology entered into the "teaching" realm at Teachers College early in the 1900's. From there the teacher's education curricula have dwindled away from scholastic achievement to a mediocre (at best) education based on "feel good" indoctrination where no-one needs to be able to think for themselves, they just need to be aware of what the ever-lessening average is.

Jerome

I worked in a public school system for 17 years...and I can tell immediately when a child enrolls what kind of support that child is going to have from the parents. The children are a very real reflection of the home in which they come from. Parents, for the most part, simply leave the children to fend for themselves, until a crisis arises, then, and only then, do many of them rise to the occasion, totally unaware and out of touch with their child's environment that they send them to on a daily basis. ...our children are pawns for whatever the latest voice says. The church needs to wake up, shake up and get out and make a difference, beginning in their homes, so that when things like this happen their children will have the courage and tenacity to make a loud and righteous stand against such things because they see us as parents setting the example for them!

Don

Is it possible that the problem and the answer, lie on our doorstep?II Chronicles 7:14 says, "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land." This land is OUR land... It was bought and paid for during the revolutionary war, by the blood of believers... I believe it is incumbent upon our national leadership to publically to re-dedicate this land for that purpose and declare that Jesus Christ is Lord of America.

Peter

Consider adding to this a call for believers to home school their children. At the very least to give it as an option... not as a mandate as believers, but as a wise option to protect our children.

Mark

I appreciated this line more than any other:

"However much I may disagree with individuals, I do not think I am called to destroy them."

It is this spirit that distinguishes Christians from non-Christians, for the most part.

Pat

John

I am a little surprised about the content of your thoughts of Jerry Falwell. Dr. Falwell, probably of all Godly leaders, put the christians into political awareness... I felt so sad that you took the time to tell us how wrong He was and how right you are... Dr.Falwell saved this country. Carole

Katy

Beverly The man or woman who supports the family unit, protects the baby in the womb and stands for a strong defense. Please let me know when you find one. -James

I do not understand the use of the picture in your email on 4-7-07. At one point the article addresses the subject of sensuality and suggestiveness, and rightfully so, but what was the need for this picture? It seems to me that we in Christendom are starting to use too many of these images to make some sort of point. Please consider restraint in this area.William

The selection of the photo was exclusively mine. I attempted to illustrate the sexuality and violence coming out of Hollywood without using the more sensual photos, of which there are many. I apologize if this photo offended any readers. -editor

Hopefully, whatever survives will not evolve into the same preditory beast that is now on this globe. WarrenExcellent illustration of the natural evolution of a mindset that rejects God. -editor

Tommy Man is the center of the universe? Did we read the same article? -editor

The report on abortion and the behavior of Christians in helping women is most encouraging. I have felt that the radical people would never win the day, but would only make more enemies.

Jerry

What will be left in his place?

JeannieHopefully, an opening to alleviate the great human suffering. Something has to change. We know the current situation will only lead to more insecurity and, God forbid, destruction. -editor

i normally agree with you , and think you are mostly right on in today's letter, but i believe that if we looked closer at people such as charles roberts we can see the sickness that was there. you may look good , but down under the darkness just doesn't go away unless you have a strong relationship with the Lord. some people are just great pretenders.

ellen

I believe that the only way we can aviod this polarization is to do what Jesus said and love and pray even for our enemies. Whatever we sow, so shall we reap, so if we sow the love of God and his forgiveness and protection, we will receive what we are sowing. Brenda

I agree wholeheartedly and am frequently dismayed that Christ is trying to be be taken out of Christmas.... Thank you for standing up and making a strong stance for Christianity.

Margy

It's so sad that textbooks, schools, colleges, the media and our government leaders now so often claim that we are a democracy instead of a republic. I even once had to correct the World Book Encyclopedia people who came to our school to give a so-called free lesson in history. As soon as I heard their lesson on democracy I pulled the program and would not let them give us any more false lessons.

Evelyn

Thank you for an excellent commentary. Truth is a plumbline which hangs down through every time and culture. It will always reveal philosophical or practical vertigo. I often wonder, what do relativists use for a yardstick? Do they have a "Bureau of Standards?" How do they define "gallon," "vertical," or "moral?" Is there anything objective which causes a pause, reflection, or re-evaluation? Or, has truth become subjective?

Ed Chinn
www.EdChinn.com

I appreciate and admire your compassionate handling of this sad story. I admired you for years but I can say that right at this time, I am so grateful for your straightforward honesty. My husband after 21 years of marriage left me and our 4 children to enter fully into the homosexual lifestyle and finally died of AIDS 8 years later. We had been on staff at a missionary training school for 10 years when this all surfaced. You would think I would hate gays and all it stands for, but I don't. Yes, my children and I suffered terribly from the loss both of his part in our lives and from loss of respect for him. Yet, I know God brought all of it into our lives for our good. I loved my husband and I do to this day. I hated what he did. I felt so sorry for him through it and of course experienced anger at our hurt. I knew how he struggled to avoid it all those years and finally quit fighting the desires. His life became a living hell as he sunk into terrible depths which resulted in his death. We were so afraid of ostracism by the church and people who knew us. There were Christians who would no longer allow their children to come to my home even though he didn't live there. I didn't dare tell my children or close acquaintances about it. The silent suffering was terrible. But God gave me 3 friends who stood by me and allowed me to talk and process it all. In the end, I have had a happy life. All the issues that would stumble us were overcome by a drawing to the Lord in a desperate way nothing less would have done. He sustained me with His presence right from the earliest days. He told me, "Jane, you are not a victim. You are in the center of my plan and you will be a victor. I will transform you through this into a woman who trusts me fully." I lived on those words. We do need to reach out and love the sinner.... I am praying for these men and their families. Your stand will help us not be so hard on them for what we don't understand.

Jane

Your call to repentance is well meaning but very misguided. Christians in this nation who love Christ know that they should repent and cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the flesh. They also know that they belong to a kingdom that is not of this world. Christ's earthly kingdom is in the hearts and lives of the belivers, America is not now, nor has ever been a 'nation under God'. It is fruitless to depend on legislatures or governments to regulate morality by human laws.

Dalton
Montana

We are living in a World of "Political Correctness" which has the basis of Robinson's reality upside down. Mike Wallace is a Liberal Socialist and has demonstrated his position through some 30 years of so called interview. Similarly, Dan Rather interview with Sodom Hussein just days before we attacked, and many other examples! John Kennedy was speaking about a reality we should be living in today, but the current press spins and misquotes for their own design and it plays a propaganda to the street. The Liberals Politicians and Media are on the side of our enemy and calls our President...Hitler. Sadly, James Robinson is naive and wrong. Hugh If we, as Christians, don't talk, then who will speak the truth? (And it's Robison!) -editor

The people who need to read this, who need to talk, to get things out in the open, are most likely not going to be reading this.... This sounds like voices crying in the wilderness "make plain the way of the Lord", with so many not listening. Linda

Someone had to say it! I'm so glad you did. We need to talk with one another...even with the president of Iran...even with Fidel Castro. I truly believe that talk isn't cheap. It's sure less expensive in the things that matter -- such as human life -- than NOT giving dialogue a chance.

Susan

You really are very narrow in your reserch and reporting. Having just come from the middle east, I have seen so many Isreal atrocities that it is very sick that you report on just one side of the coin and not the other.

It is a known fact that Muslims do accept Jesus but Jews don't. Why is it that we are so stupid to recognize the Jewish religion for what it is, and that is not to accept Jesus!!

Isreal is the real problem in the middle east and the US is one of the few countries in the world to recognize Isreal. The US involvement is strictly greed with the oil. We are so concerned with creating Democracy in the middle east, yet our good crooked friends (Saudi Arabia) who teach the students in their schools to hate America, and in fact back terrorist activities and are not a Democracy by any means, are still arm in arm with America is a good example of where our true emotions are, and that is not on the side of truth and honor.

Rick I'd much rather be a Christian in Israel than a Christian in Iran. -editor

I agree with you about 99 percent of the time. Mostly because you make the Bible the basis for your arguments about the way the world should react. But to me terror should not be associated with a religion and we, as Christians, should not catagorize these organizations by the cloaks that they hide themselves behind. It leaves mud of the faces of many who try to live there lives within the tenets of their religion (the vast majority of Muslims) and breeds suspicion and hatred among all of us. Malcolm It's true that the vast majority of Muslims are not terrorist. Yet, the vast majority of terrorists are Muslims. -editor

Thank you for speaking the plain truth.

Steve

I disagree with you James. I do not trust secretive governments. The 9/11 was a sham... let them fix it.

Jean

[Ann Coulter] can be a bit harsh, flamboyant, and direct in her speech, but there is no denying, her point of view, and her soul-searching rehtoric strikes at the core of Christian beliefs.

Jeff

Ann Coulter may have some valid points but her presentation in any public venue is appalling and far from a Christian-like demeanor. She spews venom and anger and hate every time she opens her mouth. I'm totally surprised you think her diatribe is worthy of your consideration...With "Christians" like her, we don't need to worry about the Muslim Jihadists, Scientologists, atheists or others hurting Christianity -- she's a poster child for Christian suicide.

Carol

One of the reasons I believe that this issue is so hard to fight...is in the way you ended your letter. You said that "I believe it is wrong." It really dosen't matter what you or I believe the fact of the matter is God says that it is wrong and if we follow God than it is automatically wrong for us. You cannot be a child of God and believe something is right when God says it's wrong. End your letters with what God believes. Allan

Editor's note: James believes homosexuality is wrong precisely because the Bible says it is wrong. In an opinion piece that goes out to newspapers from James Robison, it is self-defeating to support every Biblical principal with phrases like "The Bible says..." or "God thinks...". James is the author, so James' opinion is expressed. Hopefully all of his opinions will reflect the heart of God.

You are right. The Muslims call us 'the great Satan' and we do all we can (these days) to prove them right. We export pornography, abortion, anti-god culture of all sorts and all of a sudden, freedom looks like godlessness.

Pastor Millsap

I'm on the side of the students. I totally disagree with these leaders philosophy about war and the way they try to justify it. No leader with the views they have on this matter should have been part of a commencement ceremony where it would trigger anti war slogans and outbursts from the students. Most people totally disagree with war and the people who support it are not followers of Jesus.

Alison

As a liberal AfricanAmerician, I cannot, and will not support any right-wing (WHITE-WING) REPUBLICAN racist on the down-low points of view. These are the comments that you should keep to your self. I don't support Bush, or anybody who speaks on my people and me like we didn't build this country!

beewalker

The Bible clearly states that in the last days, even the Elect will be deceived. Many will come "in the name of Jesus". George Bush is one of the deceivers. No matter how many people... state that Bush first the legitimate president of this country, and second a Christian of any sort, I will never ever believe it.... George Bush will be shown to be a deceiver and the fundamentalist right will be debauched and laughed at in the halls of hell. The discovery of Bush's deceitfulness will mark the beginning of the end. Our enemies will gather around us and unite.

Magdalena M.

I wish every Congressman/woman had a copy of this!!! You do a wonderful job. Love your family, program, email, everything about your ministry.

SJ

I do not agree with your or President Bushes reasonings for war against Iran. If we do not love our enemies, what makes us any different to them. Also if we do not trust the Almighty God to make our enemies be at peace with us and if we feed evil with evil and expect it not to grow, then we are not following the Almighty God of Love, we are following the deceiver himself and will reap the rewards of what we are following. We need to realise mankind in general has been feeding evil with evil because the devil has been lying to them and telling them that they need to take the peace of this earth into their own hands, therebye setting themselves above the Almighty God. He doesn't need bombs or terrorists to destroy a nation, all he has to do is speak the word and it will be done. Don't deny the power of the Almighty God and don't be caught by the strong delusions the devil has tricked many into following. ...if we do not listen now, we will end up being the ones who will be left in the midst of the destruction and torment of the lake of fire.... We are not fighting against flesh and blood, flesh and blood are being used by spiritual powers and principalities that are much more powerful than us, but we have the help of the one true, Almighty God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, whose name is Love and is over all things, the head, not the tail, the victor, not the looser, The one who is waiting patiently for us to realise we cannot do it ourselves and for us to realise that all it takes is for us to come to the end of ourselves and to ask and let him act for us. May the Almighty God open your eyes and your ears fully to his truth,

Brenda (Hephzibah as the Lord has named me.)

My thanks to you James for this great message. We are truly in a battle (spiritual and flesh) and many don't recognize the costs we will incur (our freedom!) if we wait for the battle to find us.

Scott

You may be right about all this, but how does your call to "neutralize" the evil ones resonate with the Biblical call of Jesus to love our enemies? I know this is a difficult situation but I believe we have to think about all of it. Thank you, John

Editor: John, that's a longtime paradox for Christians. When asked, James pointed to the body's natural self-defense of quarantining and sometimes destroying harmful cells and viruses in order to prevent widespread death and disease. Other theologians have pointed out that God often called for the Israelites to kill the evil people who were out to kill them, effectively declaring proactive strikes to be equal to self-defense. While murder (which is the purposeful killing of innocent people) is clearly a sin, I personally would pull the trigger on a gun with no hesitation if someone was attacking my loved ones and have a clear conscience. Is it possible to "love" your enemy while using deadly force to prevent them from harming innocent people? That's an interesting question and one we pray we are not forced to answer in a real-life situation. However, we do believe it's possible.

Very insightful article. I work with several Muslims and find them to be very peaceful, decent people. But they, too, are frightened by the racial element that seems to be controlling the majority of religious and political leadership.

Garrold
Boston, MA

I totally agree with your email account of appreciation of living in America. How can anyone government stand by and allow illegal or legal persons whom ever they are to break the laws that are already established? How in the world does this happen to allow people to bully a nation into accepting what they want by intimidation? You are so right. send those people who are here illegaly back to all countries where they came from and let them re-enter through prper procedures. If laws must be changed to ease the legalization process than changed those laws, but right now the laws are what they are, and have been used by most people coming into this country (athough we know many came illegaly and stayed until they gained citizenship) but to have people demonstrate illegaly (they are illegal persons) and have no rights to a permit to demonstrate makes the demonstrations what ever type illegal.

TC Murphy

My son was born two months pre-term and is a bigger than average 5-year-old. Relatives tried to convince me to terminate because I was a single college student. I decided otherwise. I am now finishing up a double major in business (even though my aunt said a child would get in the way.) My son has been the best motivator to do better. It doesn't matter what the situation or how dire it appears, there is no reason to end an innocent child's life just to please society or relatives.

Norma
El Paso, TX

Here's the problem I have with "What Kind Of God Is This?"  Some one can point out in the Old Testament that God did order the killing of the wicked.  For many years this perplexed me, but I am at peace with those scriptures now.  The Moslems, though I totally disagree, would say they are doing the same thing. 

Also, Gandhi has been known as a man who abused his daughters.  In India much violence has taken place.  Christians have been burned.  Hinduism is not a religion of peace either.

I do agree with James [about] Islam.  I just think he could have made his point in a different way.

Lauren
Fredericksburg, VA

Thank you for your update on New Orleans from the spiritual viewpoint.  All we hear on the news is that everyone has forgotten about New Orleans, the President didn't mention it in his State of the Union address and New Orleans is in such a bad way and the government is failing to do anything about it.  It is nice to hear some of the positive things that are going on in that area now and how faith indeed is helping this city rebuild.

Donna
Wells, Maine

I believe it is wrong for Christian leaders such as yourself to promote people like [Bono and Bill & Melinda Gates] as role models regardless of their seeming good works. Jesus said that which is esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God. These people that you support with your kind words are a perfect example of what Jesus was talking about...

The bible which you purport to believe clearly states that the problems of sickness, poverty, natural disaster, and starvation will only get worse as we approach the time of the end. See Revelation chapter 6 for example. 

Once again, I do not question your motives or your sincerity, but your methods in this case are clearly unscriptural and possibly harmful to the body of Christ. I urge you to reconsider your support (even rhetorically) for these types of people. 

We as Christians are never called to cure the ills of the world or to remake society. Our charge is to proclaim the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. I would encourage you as a brother in Christ to return to your first love.

Steve
Carrollton, TX

In my humble opinion, that is the most important thing that we can do as human beings (helping the needy!) Thank you James & Betty for giving us the opportunity to help you help others.... We will stand with you on this journey to feed and save the hungry and dying.

Tony & Bridgett
Dublin, VA

1. First they took the "Y" out of HOLY DAY" & made it a "holi-day" -- we said nothing. 
2. Then they took "Jesus & His "Presence" out of the "holi-day" and replaced Him with Good old "Santa Claus & presents" under the tree -- we said nothing. ho-ho-ho. 
3. Now "THEY" are obliterating anything & everything to do with "Holy & Jesus" and finally FORBIDDING us to mention HIS NAME -- we can no longer sit back & say nothing. It's time for us to stand up to "THEM" & "JUST SAY NO." We can no longer be the "Silent Majority". And why are we silent if we are a majority that is being obliterated from a society that is making millions of dollars around the holy day that "they" have stolen from us?

Olga
Aurora, CO

The thing that puzzles me about evolution is that it breaks down at its very foundation. If you cannot explain where the original ooze came from or whatever they think was first, then you have no argument for building onto something that you cannot give any evidence for. As our dear departed Adrian Rogers said "They talk about a missing link; folks, the whole chain is missing."... why would people continue to work and struggle and sacrifice to send their kids to places that would teach a fairy tale for the truth and brook no other view point? It makes no sense to me, any of it.

Ernestine
Millington, TN

I think polygamy and polygyny are next on the approval list if same-sex marriages are passed. Pedophilia may not even be far off. Now if you'd told me 10 years ago I'd feel that way I'd have laughed at you.

Cecil
Oxon Hill, Maryland

I am a great admirer of your show and work, and a subscriber to your newsletter. I want to thank you deeply for your latest article, "The Path to Peace," a true and touching summary of the need of forgiveness between individuals and nations as the key to peace. However, as a Muslim, I can tell you that the sentence, "The Muslim doctrine of murder and vengeance..." cannot go uncorrected. I understand that you are referring to the behaviour of individuals who declare themselves to be Muslims, but there is no such doctrine in Islam, and that needs to be understood by people of all faiths, especially Muslims.

With the wonderful work that you and all your people at LIFE do, I thought it would be a great shame if that sentence were left to stand uncorrected. God bless you.

Luqman
Brisbane, Australia

I agree wholly with James' comments on the aftermath of people's reaction after the devastation of the hurricane and hope that all people will take this advice to become a better people in every country in our beautiful world.

Leana
Perth, Western Australia

Your "Hurricane Katrina" column... is one of the worst pieces of literature I have seen. It contains horrible anologies (sic) the likes of which an elementary student would be questioning. The Taste of a squeezed grape is unknown, a football field has two teams on it, and a patriot historically defies the government.

Josh
Michigan

This is the best opinion piece I’ve yet read by James. The football metaphor is terrific.

Ed Chinn
Fort Worth, TX
www.edchinn.com

I appreciate these comments about Pat Robertson. But having grown up in Venezuela as an American citizen and loving the country as I do, I am concerned for it. I personally believe Chavez should be taken out. He is destroying the country and many innocent people, and it breaks my heart where he is leading this beautiful country. [The people of Venezuela] are not the ones against us; Chavez is. 

Of course I believe that Robertson, as a public figure, should have been more careful with his words, since he is in the public eye. But I just have to state that I do agree with him. Chavez is going to bring much damage in the future. He should be taken out, one way or another.

Tammy

Loyalty to a friend, I strongly believe, should go only so far. 

Pat Robertson is an obnoxious, self inflated, two-faced idiot!

Any defense of that self righteous charlatan tends to paint 
his defenders with the same brush.

Warren
Wisconsin

Thank you for your letter and wise words of counsel regarding Pat Robertson. It was an encouragement and reminder to all of us to speak responsibly on the issues facing our culture. 

Karen

I see no good coming from wrenching people out of their homes and off their land when some of them have been there long enough to have children and grandchildren. I see no way that mostly unsaved people should be expected to give as Christians are expected to give. Further, it seems to me that the instructions to individual believers do not apply to nations or people groups. If they did, we should turn the other cheek to those who are sending suicide murderers to blow up civilians in our country and around the world. 

Ernestine
Tennessee

I hope this giving does produce love and peace. My question is about the Palestinian backers: Do they represent, a man in need of a loan or asking for your coat. Or are they like the money changers in God's temple courts?

Editor's Note: I don't see Palestinians as either. I see them as the ones Jesus spoke about when he said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you... Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back." (Luke 6:27-30)

Just a fabulous and eye opening explanation of what our forefathers intended for us and even more, what our Creator intended for us. Thank God for people like you who continue to bring intelligent, moral and sensible reasoning to our everyday problems. We are truly a great nation, but one that is destructing from within.

Pat

As a resident of an African country I wholeheartedly endorse your comments about aid to Africa. We have seen exactly what you describe, over the last several decades. It is to be hoped that the countries who would like to give aid to Africa will not merely send funds, but send administrators with the funds to ensure that they are used correctly.

Claire
South Africa

Thank you for opening up to me a whole new understanding of private funding vs. government funding. I appreciate your wisdom.

Mary
Naperville, IL

Please take me off your e-mail list.

The God I know is about love, more than anything else. We sure could use a lot more of it today. Unfortunately, I see very little of it coming from your columns.

Roger
Hood County, TX

Aw! Come on! Stop with the crocodile tears for Michael Jackson!

We all sin and fall short of the Glory that is God. When I do so, I repent and expect whatever the appropriate consequences may be. That is why Michael Jackson is where he is today...people like you cozying up because he is rich and famous!

How many bleeding heart letters of ersat [sic] sympathy have you written to the average guy on the street who is unsung and unknown?

Keep up the good work for the hungry around the world. We support your efforts in this vein.

Donald
San Diego, CA

This letter was written with love and you can feel it while reading it. I hope and pray this letter gets to Michael Jackson for him to read, I know in my heart it would change his life... I also appreciate the fact that you did not condemn him, tear him down. You know, the "holier than thou" attitude. You wrote this as if Christ Himself had written it. 

Greta

I was so upset when I read this email, I forwarded it right away to all my friends and relatives. I just can't get over what this country is coming to. Thank you ever so much for sending this to me.

Hazel

It doesn't matter where you live, there are always those people who don't realise that what they accuse others of doing or being is the very thing they are guilty of. It has been my experience that no amount of convincing will ever keep them from believing the lie.

Mary
South Australia

You are writing on a topic that cannot be discussed enough... Everyone wonders why our nation is so violent and liberal, its because they use sex to sell everything from milk to air fresheners! 

I know first hand what happens to your own personality and your marriage as you try to include this addiction in your lifestyle. Please continue this column with opinions on how it erodes the way we look at and treat one another. It is a tough subject to approach because most people will not admit their participation. But alot of people... do not realize the dangerous behaviors that come from even being a "silent" partner in a marriage to someone with a problem.

Hayley
Arkansas

I very much ENJOYED your article regarding The National Day of Prayer. I'm so very GRATEFUL to you for ESTABLISHING this SITE so YOU can COMMUNICATE your THOUGHTS with those of us who SUPPORT and RESPECT you and Betty and the special MINISTRY God has CALLED you to, to serve HIM and OTHERS!

Barbie

I don't like my pastor to endorse people. But I believe that pastors must tell the truth in love regarding certain things, like abortion and gay marriage and school prayer.

Keep speaking your heart on television and writing.

Steve

I just read your column, "Defending Marriage". It reminds me of the need for urgency in elevating marriage and family life to the world and to the church.

Thank you for all you do,

Stan

Your comments failed to take into account that the movie was not about "GOD" but a film adaptation of wonderful novel whose title was "Their Eyes were watching God." 

To many of us in the African American Community, we knew the novel and the title did not lead us to believe we would be watching an inspirational piece per se. Perhaps if more non African Americans read our great writers and were familiar with the genre of African American authors we would be better off. 


Allison

I agree with you, Oprah Winfrey missed a great opportunity to proclaim the love of God and to portray the many obstacles that African Americans have overcome. Perhaps Ms. O is still searching for the truth herself and trying to find the one true God--Jesus Christ. As we know, revelation only comes through the Holy Spirit, not New Age spirituality. 

L. Johnson

Forwarded this to everyone -- how many people, including me, would have ever thought about this? It just makes me feel so bad ,thinking of all that money being wasted on such superficial nonsense when human beings in the world are going through such suffering. 

Hazel

This is what I have been waiting for someone to say for a while!!! It is about time!! I thank you for being a strong man for God... You tell it like it is with love and that is what we need more of. 

Peter

Mr. Robison,You are in the very unique position of influencing the President of the United States. Please remind him that although it would be ideal to have the laws of God written on all our hearts about the abortion issue or any other issue that involves the murder of another human being. The government's job is to be just and fair to all. Even if one person feels they need to kill another person, they just don't have that right.

Deborah

The massive aid sent to the victims of the tsunami perfectly illustrates two points. First, non-Muslim people care more about helping those in need than religious bias. Second, the media has incredible power to show how much suffering there is around the world -- when they show it, people help; when they ignore it (or give it very little attention), then people, simply out of ignorance, do not help.

Grover,
Dayton, Ohio

Michael Newdow's assertion that he is a "licensed minister of atheism" is more accurate - and more important - than you let on in your article.

Any philosophy that deals with human existence and our place in the universe is, in fact, a "religion". Some think God is in charge, some think Satan is worth worshipping. Others, like Michael, think fate, chance, or the cosmos governs our lives. 

Atheism just happens to be Michael's religion, and he is definitely an minister of his religion. The reason it is worth noting is because Michael, and others like him, are using our liberal courts to "establish religion", specifically, his religion. Judging by his results, I'd say he is a very successful and accomplished "minister of atheism". 

Men of faithful leadership must understand this, as it should be the next front in the legal battle over religious freedom in America. Atheism and Godlessness need to be defined as a religious belief system. The fact that Atheism has licensed ministers would seem to state that Atheists understand this, even if our courts and our Christian leaders do not. 

I cringe when I hear the term "freedom from religion" used by Christian leaders when lamenting our judicial system's enforcement of ungodliness. The very term falsely dismisses Atheism and other Godless belief systems as not being religions, and we ourselves, by using it, justify the courts' eradication of God. 

Charlie

Harriet

The news media, like most other professions, only approach someone when they want something - period! Once approached by them, one should have a serious discussion with oneself asking why do they truly want me? In other words, what are their true underlying motives? This should be comprehensively evaluated by each one of us before we submit anything to them.

In your high-profile position, James, the Christian world will listen to you. The secular world will listen to you also... and use you, like it or not.

Lee
Minnesota

Ian and Mavis
South Africa

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