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Launching of TAFJ Fund raising Campaign

Posted in announcements, balita, Christianity, fundraising, religion, videos on March 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

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Remembering Sis Lita Cabigting

Posted in announcements, balita, memorial on February 14, 2008 | 5 Comments »

Wepiclita.jpg remember Rev. Julita Cabigting who went with the Lord last February 20, 2007. On the occasion of her 1st year death anniversary, her loving daughter, Judith Emily extends an invitation to everyone for a thanksgiving/memorial service. Here are the details:

Date: Sunday, Feb.24, 2008
5:00 – 6:30 PM

Venue: Blessed Christian Fellowship Church
G/F Synergy Training Room, Centerpoint Bldg
Garnet Rd Cor. Julia Vargas Ave
Ortigas Pasig City

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Christian toons

Posted in announcements, balita, cartoons on January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Hi, I’ve added a new page to our site and its called Christian toons. It’s for the young and old alike and it’s updated weekly. Cool...

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InstaVerse

Posted in announcements, balita, Christianity on January 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Do you visit Christian web sites or receive daily devotional emails? Ever want to look up a scripture fast? InstaVerse™ by WORDsearch will let you instantly see the actual Bible text for scripture references like John 3:16—just point your mouse at it, and the text pops up in your preferred translation! The best part is that InstaVerse with the KJV Bible is FREE!

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On-going Fund Drive of the TAFJ Church

Posted in announcements, balita on January 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Click here to view video of the launching of the TAFJ Fund Drive held last March 16, 2008

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If you would like to be a part of this Fund Drive, you can do so by Paypal . Click

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Newsletter

Posted in balita, newsletter on December 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

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View all ‘March For Jesus” photos, Thanksgiving party photos 

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How should Christians react to ‘The Golden Compass’ movie?

Posted in balita, Christianity, religion on December 8, 2007 | 3 Comments »

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Question: “How should Christians react to ‘The Golden Compass’ movie?”

Answer: How should Christians react to “The Golden Compass,” the new movie based on a book by Phillip Pullman? Questions are being raised about the content of the film, given the anti-religious slant of the books and their author. The book series “His Dark Materials” on which “The Golden Compass” is based is aggressively anti-Christian. There are ample reasons for Christians to avoid supporting this series through movie tickets or book sales. It would be counterproductive to stage protests, overt boycotts, or other measures, since that would only give free publicity to the studio selling the film. At the same time, “The Golden Compass” has to be taken seriously by Christian families because the source material is explicitly anti-Christian, and targeted at children. Christian parents and children alike should be prepared to answer some of the false claims made by this series.

The Golden Compass is the first book in a trilogy called “His Dark Materials.” The author, Philip Pullman, is a vocal atheist who is particularly critical of Catholicism. In the trilogy, the church is evil, controlling, ignorant, intolerant of dissent, and sadistic. Pullman does not disguise the church as some other entity, but attacks it more or less directly. The books use terms like “original sin,” “baptized as a Christian,” “Vatican Council,” and “magisterium.” “The Golden Compass” is, compared to its sequels, subtle in its attacks on Christianity. The second and third books become more and more “preachy,” and more overtly hostile to Christianity. The movie can be expected to follow the same pattern: the anti-religious rhetoric in “The Golden Compass” will likely be subtle, or even downplayed. Successive movies will not be able to do the same thing without completely changing the story.

Pullman leaves no doubt about his beliefs and his intentions. He has been referred to as “The Pied Piper of Atheism” for his powerful ability to tell children’s stories and his distaste for religion. Are the books deliberately atheistic? Pullman has stated, “My books are about killing God,” Are they anti-Christian? Again, Pullman has said, “I’m trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief,” and “If there is a God, and he is as the Christians describe him, then he deserves to be put down and rebelled against.” During the book trilogy, a major character intones, “The Christian religion is a powerful and convincing mistake, that’s all.” It would be dishonest for anyone to claim that this trilogy, which “The Golden Compass” is a part of, is not deliberately anti-Christian.

The messages conveyed in the series are not compatible with a Christian outlook, either. The main character is named Lyra, because she is a habitual liar. Her lies are intended for purely selfish reasons, and there is never a point in the trilogy where she learns that such things are wrong. Part of her journey in the series includes having a sexual experience as very young teen, which the author portrays as a part of her outgrowing religious control. She represents a “second Eve,” whose rebellion against God is meant to be applauded as a quest for knowledge.

The Golden Compass, along with any other works connected to the “His Dark Material’s” trilogy, are certainly anti-Christian both in content and intent. The advertising of this movie has been very misleading about the religious message it conveys. The trilogy, both books and presumably the movies, introduce atheistic themes gradually, luring children into the story as a way to slip the message in. Advertisements are comparing “The Golden Compass” to “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.” Pullman’s work is, morally, the polar opposite of Tolkien and Lewis. Scholastic has even created a school curriculum set, including all three books, as a part of public school reading programs.

Works such as these need to be countered, but only in a Christ-like way. At their core, the “His Dark Materials” stories are a fantasy setting for the atheistic worldview, where death is the end of everything, all morals are subjective, and any idea of God is a tool for evil. Christians should not respond in ways that play into Pullman’s stereotypes of believers as ignorant, oppressive, and bigoted. A loving, polite response combined with truthful answers can turn the release of “The Golden Compass” into a great opportunity to witness for Christ’s sake.

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March for Jesus video clips

Posted in balita, Christianity, videos on November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

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Broken links

Posted in announcements, balita on November 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

Please report broken links to the website administrator by using the message box provided for. Thank you

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A memorial service for Rev. Medina

Posted in balita, Christianity, lectures, religion, sermons, videos on October 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

new1.gifRev. Mar Quitoriano’s message on the occasion of the of 1st yr death anniversary of Rev. Medina (Oct. 13, 2007)

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