The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission | Uninsured Americans | Comments http://erlc.com/ This feed provides all comments on "Uninsured Americans." en web-master@erlc.com ℗ & © 2008 ERLC Comment 1 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment1 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment1 I am rather surprised that Dr. Land would apply this passage in this way. It is certainly poor Hermenutics to say that God would mandate a national health care system funded by the taxpayers. Socialist/Communist ideoloies such as these chip away at individual responsibility. In a capitalistic and free society like we have health care is available to everyone. We have some of the best doctors in the world. This Communist standard destroys the very systems it is intended to lift up. There are certainly many other ways to address those who cannot afford health care. But mandating that one individual works to earn the funds to pay for the health care of others is clearly a form of slavery and not in keeping with a free society.

]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:35:31 CST Comment 2 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment2 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment2 I find it difficult to believe that, with the “think-tank” and all, The Southern Baptist Convention has not found a way to insure every SBC church-member, in good standing, for medical & dental. As a former Life Ins. & Securities Agent, I know that rates are determined by a number of factors, including the number of people being considered. How many SBC members are there?  This “benefit” alone would draw a listening crowd to hear GOD’s WORD each week!!!!!!!!!
(Romans 10:13,14)

]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2006 08:10:06 CST Comment 3 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment3 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment3 Joh 12:32
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me

The draw to the church should be Christ and not insurance.

Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.

]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:26:14 CST Comment 4 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment4 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment4 Re: Pastor Mitchell

Absolutely!  Salvation through Jesus Christ must always be the principle focus. I don’t mean to advertise for free healthcare! i.e.: some family members attend church because their “other-half” wants to attend. They’ll hear God’s word - seeds will be planted. Many different means are used to “attract” people into those “pew” seats.  Churches do have various ministries and meeting the needs of people (which could include insurance) is usually one of them. I just disagree with government-mandated provisions(forced through taxation), the socialist society. We should give with a grateful heart, and provide the help through our church.

]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:30:55 CST Comment 5 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment5 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment5 In response to the posted comment made by Pastor Mark A. Mitchell in December, your opinion about being slaves to pay for others who have no insurance is not very christian in attitude. I am in total agreement with the comment made that we should have universal healthcare, and it IS A FACT that alot of people who committed suicide (which is what this site is about in the first place) did not seek the help they needed due to lack of money. There was an article just this morning in our local paper about a man who has attempted suicide in front of a mental health facility. Some speculate that the system was lax some how. In speaking of terms of Jesus or God, last I heard Jesus wanted us to give everything we can to others.  Its the way the funds are spent, in waste, that make universal health care a costly idea. However, it seems to me that not having it has cost some their lives., Think about that when you take collection at church for YOUR wages.

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:12:10 CST Comment 6 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment6 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment6 Pastors do not receive wages. However we are supported by the church to make our time available to do the ministry of the church. As a Pastor I do not collect anything. What is unchristian is the taking from one person at the point of a gun (the government)to give to another. Why use force? As Christians go this lacks faith and prayer.

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:25:28 CST Comment 7 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment7 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment7 concerning the health care issue: are you aware of the fact that our own Guidestone makes common practice of denying healthcare coverage to pastors and their families who are willing to pay the cost of coverage? It seems that those who are commissioned by the sbc to “serve those who serve the Lord” are doing so in a manner that would be unacceptable to most Southern Baptists.

]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:07:37 CST Comment 8 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment8 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment8 Pastor Mark A. Mitchell you wrote “Pastors do not receive wages. However we are supported by the church to make our time available to do the ministry of the church. “ don’t the words WE ARE SUPPORTED TO MAKE OUR TIME AVAILABLE” sound like wages with a different wording. I hope the one who rewrote the Old testament didn’t reword things in this manner...THAT IS A SCARY THOUGHT!

]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:31:41 CST Comment 9 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment9 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment9 Pastors do not receive wages. The difference is the Pastor is not an employee. He is called by God to that position. He is not an employee of the church. The tithe is given to support the ministry. No profits are being made. A serious problem with the church today is it has lost its distinction between the world and itself because the church has begun to handle itself just as the world does and makes very little distinction on its own.

]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:46:41 CST Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:58:53 CST Comment 10 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment10 http://erlc.com/article/uninsured-americans#comment10 Ok, I will pass my obvious misconception of this topic to others that have the same view., Thank you.

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