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Crazy for God
“Frank Schaeffer has long been l’enfant terrible of the evangelical world,” writes Warren Cole Smith in the latest issue of WORLD. In his new book, Crazy for God, “Franky,” 60, unveils the mystique of growing up Schaeffer at L’Abri, the center founded by Francis and Edith Schaeffer in Switzerland. Smith writes:
The Schaeffers and L’Abri, French for “the shelter,” have become a part of the legend of post-World War II evangelicalism. Theirs was a place where, according to that story, brilliant young seekers from around the globe could take time out from modernity to find Jesus at the feet of a goateed Francis Schaeffer. It was a Rivendell for hippies…
To his credit, Frank Schaeffer doesn’t deny the life-changing influence of his parents. He just says it’s not the whole story. He told WORLD, “My parents were human beings. Humans are not perfect. The Schaeffer household was one of flesh and blood…I continue to think my dad was a heroic figure. In some ways, the struggles no one wants to know about made them all the more exemplary.”
But Crazy for God emphasizes non-exemplary parts. Frank Schaeffer writes of being left virtually to raise himself at L’Abri. And for every person who found Jesus at L’Abri, there were others for whom the place was little more than a “crash pad.” The sometimes beautiful, often confused young women who came to L’Abri became fair game for the teenage Franky.
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Lynn, I can’t see the rest of Smith’s story on the link above. I don’t think it is enabled.
Can you please check?
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My first thought is that I am glad he waited so long to write this book. I think it will cause much less pain now than it would have 25 years ago. I wonder what his purpose was in “telling all”. Is it money or attention?
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Frank Schaeffer is an interesting man who has never shied from telling us what he thinks–at least that was my impression after reading A Time for Anger and one other I can’t find on my bookshelf this morning titled along the lines of “Casting Pearls before Real Swine.”
I wish I could understand how/why the children of devoted Christians so often go through difficult patches–Frank’s behavior as a teenager in L’Abri a prime example of that. But then again, wouldn’t Satan be aiming at kids as a way to get at the family and the parents and thus spiking any ministry?
Scripture reminds us that leaders in the church need to have their families in order. I’ve always seen that as an admonision to make sure we’re taking care of those closest to us whom God put in our lives–both for their sakes and for the lessons we can learn from our children.
Unfortunately, many of us and that includes me, often let the work we do for God get in the way of knowing him and listening carefully to how he wants us to intereact with our families.
My husband pointed out recently that we don’t have good examples of exemplery parenting in the Bible–all the heroes struggled with their children. I supposed you could even say Mary’s son distressed her at least once.
But, the good news in all this is God still loves us, Frank Schaeffer and my kids still love God and forgiveness is always available. I’m looking forward to reading this book. I always knew beneath that perfect housewife exterior, Edith Schaeffer had to get tired of making tea . . .
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Bart,
Another “new site” glitch. I’ve griped it to the web team
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Interesting post and good comments, Michelle.
This is definitely one I want to read.
Franklin Graham went through his own struggle as well.
I think it’s understandable and we have to realize that these leaders are just as human as we are. I guess I wouldn’t think it has to be for money or attention – maybe just a need to be real and honest.
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Good post Michelle.
As a father I agonized over some of the choices my children made. As a Christian parent I endeavored to raise them “in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Did I make mistakes? – you betcha! I know it and they know it. I also know that when I made a mistake I could seek their and God’s forgiveness – and receive it. Praise God that in spite of our weakness grace transcends our sin and mistakes.
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Michelle – No good examples of parents? I disagree. No examples of perfect parents (other thanthe Father Himself)? There I would agree.
All people are flawed, notne are perfect. All people strugle with their children. All children struggle.
As the saying goes, God has many millions of children but no grandchildren – everyone has to come to God on his own.
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Michelle, you’ve made me think. Thanks! Timothy’s mother. Hannah. Moses’ parents.
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I read Frankie Schaeffer’s book, A time for Anger right after it came out, sometime in 1982 – 83 –
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points –
Frankie has tried to make a name for himself, and NOW he decides to write a book which he hopes will ’shed light’ on L’Abri, his parents, etc. – If I had to guess, he needs attention, and this avenue came to him as a means to try once again to be in the ‘limelight’ if only for a few minutes –
I have read almost all, but two of Francis Schaeffer’s books, the beginning of L’Abri is an amazing story –
I wonder what Os Guinness thinks of this new book, that would be MORE than interesting, as Os was very involved with L’Abri – Os met his wife while there, her name was Windsor Elliott, she had been a top New York fashion model – coming to L’Abri to find answers to her many questions – They later married, – Os has written numerous books – We met Os and his wife (Windsor changed her name to Jenny) Jenny at a party in the 80’s at a friends house – Again I was invited to another friends home with about 20 other women to hear Jenny speak, it was a wonderful time – They are very down to earth, traditional couple who love the LORD -
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Frankie obviously needs attention, he hasn’t had any lately –
I read Frankie Schaeffer’s book, A time for Anger right after it came out, sometime in 1982 – 83 –
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points –
Frankie has tried to make a name for himself, and NOW he decides to write a book which he hopes will ’shed light’ on L’Abri, his parents, etc. – If I had to guess, he needs attention, and this avenue came to him as a means to try once again to be in the ‘limelight’ if only for a few minutes –
I have read almost all, but two of Francis Schaeffer’s books, the beginning of L’Abri is an amazing story –
I wonder what Os Guinness thinks of this new book, that would be MORE than interesting, as Os was very involved with L’Abri – Os met his wife while there, her name was Windsor Elliott, she had been a top New York fashion model – coming to L’Abri to find answers to her many questions – They later married, – Os has written numerous books – We met Os and his wife (Windsor changed her name to Jenny) Jenny at a party in the 80’s at a friends house – Again I was invited to another friends home with about 20 other women to hear Jenny speak, it was a wonderful time – They are very down to earth, traditional couple who love the LORD -
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Frankie has tried to make a name for himself, and NOW he decides to write a book which he hopes will ’shed light’ on L’Abri, his parents, etc. – If I had to guess, he needs attention, and this avenue came to him as a means to try once again step into the ‘limelight’ if only for a few minutes –
I read Frankie Schaeffer’s book, A time for Anger right after it came out, sometime in 1982 – 83 –
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points –
I have read almost all, but two of Francis Schaeffer’s books, the beginning of L’Abri is an amazing story –
I wonder what Os Guinness thinks of this new book, that would be MORE than interesting, as Os was very involved with L’Abri – Os met his wife while there, her name was Windsor Elliott, she had been a top New York fashion model – coming to L’Abri to find answers to her many questions – They later married, – Os has written numerous books – We met Os and his wife (Windsor changed her name to Jenny) Jenny at a party in the 80’s at a friends house – Again I was invited to another friends home with about 20 other women to hear Jenny speak, it was a wonderful time – They are very down to earth, traditional couple who love the LORD -
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Here are quotes from Frankie Schaeffer:
by Frank Schaeffer | posted 03/30/04
The entire article: Christianity Today
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Frank Schaeffer has tried to make a name for himself, and NOW he decides to write a book which he hopes will ’shed light’ on L’Abri, his parents, etc. – If I had to guess, he needs attention, and this avenue came to him as a means to try once again step into the ‘limelight’ if only for a few minutes –
I read Frankie Schaeffer’s book, A time for Anger right after it came out, sometime in 1982 – 83 –
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points –
I have read almost all, but two of Francis Schaeffer’s books, the beginning of L’Abri is an amazing story –
I wonder what Os Guinness thinks of this new book, that would be MORE than interesting, as Os was very involved with L’Abri – Os met his wife while there, her name was Windsor Elliott, she had been a top New York fashion model – coming to L’Abri to find answers to her many questions – They later married, – Os has written numerous books – We met Os and his wife (Windsor changed her name to Jenny) Jenny at a party in the 80’s at a friends house – Again I was invited to another friends home with about 20 other women to hear Jenny speak, it was a wonderful time – They are very down to earth, traditional couple who love the LORD -
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Hmm. Frank Schaeffer probably has some legitimate complaints against the last forty years or so of the Religious Right (after all, some doozy-type screw up have happened). I would be interested in hearing more of this if Frank takes some responsibility for his own mistakes, instead of condemning others.
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Quotes from Frankie Schaeffer:
by Frank Schaeffer | posted 03/30/04
The entire article: Christianity Today
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“My parents were human beings.” Does that strike him as middle aged revelation? Perhaps he should have read his parents books. I was never under any illusion that they were not human though I respected their thoughts.
Everytime I read or hear Frank Schaeffer I pity him that he never seemed to become his own man. He makes me think of Frank Sinatra Jr. or Jerry Brown. They all should have picked professions other than their father’s. It is very hard to be just anonther person on a huge planet after a certain audience has been awed by your pedigree. Frank has always struck me as more overly cottled than having absent parents. He is not the intellect his father was, but tries to have as loud a voice.
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Below are some quotes from Frank Schaeffer:
by Frank Schaeffer | posted 03/30/04
The entire article: Christianity Today
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Frank Schaeffer tried to make a name for himself – NOW he decides to write a book which he hopes will ’shed light’ on L’Abri, his parents, etc. – If I had to guess, he needs attention, and this avenue came to him as a means to try once again step into the ‘limelight’ if only for a few minutes –
I read Frankie Schaeffer’s book, A time for Anger right after it came out, sometime in 1982 – 83 -
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points –
I have read almost all, but two of Francis Schaeffer’s books, the beginning of L’Abri is an amazing story –
I wonder what Os Guinness thinks of this new book, that would be MORE than interesting, as Os was very involved with L’Abri – Os met his wife while there, her name was Windsor Elliott, she had been a top New York fashion model – coming to L’Abri to find answers to her many questions – They later married, – Os has written numerous books – We met Os and his wife (Windsor changed her name to Jenny) Jenny at a party in the 80’s at a friends house – Again I was invited to another friends home with about 20 other women to hear Jenny speak, it was a wonderful time – They are very down to earth, traditional couple who love the LORD -
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We were very moved by this excruciatingly honest and often very funny memoir.”
What’s the difference between Christians and sinners? Grace. We Christians like to pretend we are without sin, yet we are saved “just as we are” and continue to sin until we die.
I haven’t read Franky’s new book yet, but I’ve read some of his old books. I loved “Addicted to Mediocrity” which was a scathing epistle against modern so-called Christian art.
I suspect I will also enjoy this book, like I enjoyed Augustine’s Confessions. I think it is sad that we Christians are so reluctant to admit the reality of our common lives, reluctant to be transparent and be real. It is refreshing when a few make the effort to come clean. God is greater than all our sin.
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Frankie Schaeffer says ….
by Frank Schaeffer | posted 03/30/04
The entire article: Christianity Today
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by Frank Schaeffer | posted 03/30/04
The entire article: Christianity Today
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Frank Schaeffer
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Frank Schaeffer writes a book which he hopes will ’shed light’ on L’Abri, his parents, etc. – If I had to guess, he needs attention, and this avenue came to him as a means to try once again step into the ‘limelight’ if only for a few minutes –
I read Frankie Schaeffer’s book, A time for Anger right after it came out, sometime in 1982 – 83 -
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points -
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Xion
We are saved by grace, but does that mean that we can sin willfully, and have no reason to repent?
You speak of transparency, but does that mean that a child speak of his parents, and complain about his treatment long after the father dies, and the mother is in a nursing home (Frankie Schaeffer)?
Frankie has been complaining for a VERY LONG TIME, do you think there is anther reason why Frankie is whining once again?
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I read Frankie Schaeffer’s book, A time for Anger right after it came out, sometime in 1982 – 83 -
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points –
I have read almost all, but two of Francis Schaeffer’s books, the beginning of L’Abri is an amazing story –
I wonder what Os Guinness thinks of this new book, that would be MORE than interesting, as Os was very involved with L’Abri – Os met his wife while there, her name was Windsor Elliott, she had been a top New York fashion model – coming to L’Abri to find answers to her many questions – They later married, – Os has written numerous books – We met Os and his wife (Windsor changed her name to Jenny) Jenny at a party in the 80’s at a friends house – Again I was invited to another friends home with about 20 other women to hear Jenny speak, it was a wonderful time – They are very down to earth, traditional couple who love the LORD -
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Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points –
I wonder what Os Guinness thinks of this new book, that would be MORE than interesting, as Os was very involved with L’Abri – Os met his wife while there, her name was Windsor Elliott, she had been a top New York fashion model – coming to L’Abri to find answers to her many questions – They later married, – Os has written numerous books – We met Os and his wife (Windsor changed her name to Jenny) Jenny at a party in the 80’s at a friends house – Again I was invited to another friends home with about 20 other women to hear Jenny speak, it was a wonderful time – They are very down to earth, traditional couple who love the LORD -
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I read Frankie Schaeffer’s book, A time for Anger right after it came out, sometime in 1982 – 83 -
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points -
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Is anger/disappointment against ones parents reason to write a book to turn others against parents who have worked so hard to bring many to Christ?
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points -
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Frank Schaeffer, Christianity Today –
Frank Schaeffer
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Frank Schaeffer writes a book which he hopes will ’shed light’ on L’Abri, his parents, etc. – If I had to guess, he needs attention, and this avenue came to him as a means to try once again step into the ‘limelight’ if only for a few minutes –
I read Frankie Schaeffer’s book, “A time for Anger” right after it came out, sometime in 1982 – 83 -
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points –
I have read almost all, but two of Francis Schaeffer’s books, the beginning of L’Abri is an amazing story –
I wonder what Os Guinness thinks of this new book, that would be MORE than interesting, as Os was very involved with L’Abri – Os met his wife there, her name was Windsor Elliott, she had been a top New York fashion model – coming to L’Abri to find answers to her many questions – They later married, – Os has written numerous books – We met Os and his wife (Windsor changed her name to Jenny) Jenny at a party in the 80’s at a friends house – Again I was invited to another friends home with about 20 other women to hear Jenny speak, it was a wonderful time – They are very down to earth, traditional couple who love the LORD -
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#14 I do not endorse anything Franky does. Not having read the book I do not know whether he is honoring his parents or not.
I was specifically speaking of his transparency, which I find refreshing. Christians should prize truth about all else. If every thing Franky says is true, then this book may shine the light on real Christians living real life, completely open and bare like God sees us? I doubt the book goes that far, but such a concept is an interesting one to consider.
Can you imagine what church would be like if everyone knew everything about everyone else? Jesus knew everything about the woman at the well and treated her with kindness. Could we handle that kind of knowledge?
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Some of us could. I love to watch people go forward to communion with expectancy on their faces and thanksgiving in their looks when they return to their seats. I remember some of the “big” sins some of have been forgiven–murder, hate, gossip, theft–and rejoice with them that their hearts have been set free because of Jesus.
And that mine is forgiven, too.
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Frank Schaeffer writes a book which he hopes will ’shed light’ on L’Abri, his parents, etc. – If I had to guess, he needs attention, and this avenue came to him as a means to try once again step into the ‘limelight’ if only for a few minutes –
Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points –
I wonder what Os Guinness thinks of this new book, that would be MORE than interesting, as Os was very involved with L’Abri – Os met his wife there, her name was Windsor Elliott, she had been a top New York fashion model – coming to L’Abri to find answers to her many questions – They later married, – Os has written numerous books – We met Os and his wife (Windsor changed her name to Jenny) Jenny at a party in the 80’s at a friends house – Again I was invited to another friends home with about 20 other women to hear Jenny speak, it was a wonderful time – They are very down to earth, traditional couple who love the LORD -
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Frankie’s anger at his parents and the accusations that he was made to “raise himself as a child” are most likely FALSE – I can see why he has distanced himself from his father’s (Francis Schaeffer) friends, they most likely are very disappointed in Francis Schaeffer’s son, and his public rebuke of his parents and his upbringing – No one’s life is perfect, no matter who their parents are, HOWEVER, we are told in the Bible to “HONOR OUR PARENTS” and it appears Frankie has either missed this passage, or has conveniently passed over it to ‘try’ and make his points -
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Xion,
Why would we need to know everything about everyone else in our Churches? Jesus certainly knew everything about everyone, (woman at the well) but He is God the Son.
Frankie likes to shock people, his books, films are nothing new, and now this book which he hopes will bring more attention – however, I believe many Christians will be turned off once again after reading his book –
Transparency is one thing, GOSSIP about ones parents is another, and its not honoring in any way -
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Victoria – I think Xion is merely asking us to imagine what it would be like if we all really knew each other.
I think we’d be surprised. And humbled.
Also, I think those who are not truly repentant of their own sins would be the most judgmental of others, & those who are truly repentant would be the most forgiving & accepting.
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Karen,
It would be much more honest if YOU say what you mean, what you think, and let others say what they mean –
As far as others who are most judgmental? It’s not my place to forgive others of their sins, it is the LORD’s – I don’t accept sin which the LORD has told us in His Word is sin – I can’t accept sin which God has said is sin, that would be ridiculous, if not outright sinful in itself -
Xion might need an interpreter, but I doubt it – who knows maybe he enjoys others jumping into the fray to stand by what he says -
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I have had close Christian friends who have sinned grievously. A woman felt God had called her to abandon her family to become a missionary. Another close Christian friend had an affair with a “good” Christian woman at work. As a deacon in my church, I witnessed biting and devouring galore. The list runs on and on.
And yet, my love for these folks is unfeigned. Their sins are a stench in my nose, yet my friendship does not waver — if perhaps I might influence them to turn from their ways. Even though they refuse, my friendship is steadfast. Why? Because my own sin is far worse than theirs.
The foul smell of sin is ever before me, yet I take comfort in the power of Christ to cover it all by his atonement. What I cannot abide though, is those who pretend it is not there, that they are without sin. What a wretched lie this is. And nowhere is it more prevalent than in the church. Ask a sinner about sin and he will freely admit it. Ask a Christian and he will deny it. Lord have mercy on us all!
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Victoria – In the past on this blog, it has been acceptable for one to jump in & say, “I think what So-n-so meant was…” or something similar. It has often been helpful.
Excuse me for saying, but it seems that sometimes you don’t give a person the benefit of the doubt on what they’re saying.
In my comment above, I was assuming that, though we all struggle with certain sins, hopefully we are also not wallowing in those sins, but trying, with God’s help, to overcome them.
I realize that is probably naive. But I’d like to think that most people who call themselves by Christ’s name would not be callously abiding in their sins.
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Victoria – I forgot what else I was going to say.
I don’t think either Xion or I are advocating being accepting of sin. My thought (& I think Xion would agree) is that we accept each other for who we are, while at the same time helping each other to overcome sin in our lives.
Sometimes that help may entail confronting someone, in a spirit of love, with our concerns. Most of the time it entails prayer. And sharing our own stories – of struggle & of victory.
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Karen
The ‘Topic’ is Frank Schaeffer – After reading his books, many of his quotes/interviews it has become obvious by his own admission, that he has decided to follow a different path.
Frank was home-schooled as were his sisters – Frank claims to have raised himself, this is just but ONE of his complaints against his parents, which couldn’t be true if his mother was busy home-schooling him – He also claims that he had a ‘nanny’- its very hard to believe that a teenage boy had a ‘nanny’-
“I lost my virginity to Mandy, a beautiful twenty-year-old. . . . Our ‘relationship’ lasted for about three months. Kathy-the-virtuous [Frank's nanny] used to pound on my bedroom door when she knew we were having sex, trying to make me behave according to the principles L’Abri officially stood for.
Frank has embraced the ‘Emergent Church’ which in essence is very much the ‘mystical’ Church, and has nothing to do with the Evangelical Church – see post #22 –
“All but one of my pictures were rated “R” for violence. I don’t mind violence in films, or sex for that matter.”
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Karen, because Frank distanced himself from his father’s friends is very sad, but I’m sure that before this took place they tried to talk to him after his father (Francis Schaeffer) died -
When Frank Schaeffer says he raised himself and had a ‘nanny’ as a teenager, one has to SEE, there is something very wrong with this picture –
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frank-schaeffer/the-right-time-to-have-ba_b_36477.html
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Read the one below – the comments and statements made by Frank – It will shed a whole new light on who this guy really is –
This Blood’s For You! by Frank Schaeffer
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frank-schaeffer/this-bloods-for-you_b_35540.html
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I think Frank Schaeffer sheds a light on the self-righteous character of a lot of Christians of the Fundamentalist variety.
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