The Adven-ture in Zambia, Africa (May 2nd, 2007)

Pastor Tri returned from his trip to Zambia with a look at where God has called Vineyard Boise for the next season of ministry.

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[nimrooo]

I hate these christian organizations!! I just sponsored a girl from Zambia from Children International who are a non christian, non political organization. PLEASE if anybody wants to help kids do it right

[VineyardBoise]

Is there a particular reason you hate Christian organizations?

[nimrooo]

I am an atheist and I hate it when I see these organizations help these people and at the same time try to spread their choice of religion. They lived in peace for thousands of years, until Europeans came and destroyed their lives, and now they are taking away their identity for food. Religious ppl help them b/c they want to go to heaven not because they actually feel bad.

[VineyardBoise]

Here at Vineyard Boise, our heart is to help people simply because it's the ministry of Jesus. We don't do good works to earn God's love and eternal life -- Christ has already provided for us through His death and resurrection. There is no guilt-trip in the Gospel, at least, the Gospel when it isn't filtered by a particular agenda. Our ministry, both local and abroad, is simply attempting to continue the ministry of Jesus by feeding the naked, loving the unloved, and freeing the captive.

[arifp83]

With all do respect sir, How can you explain the strategy of what is known as the "10/40" window? A band of countries between 10 and 40 degrees north latitude and reaching from western Africa through Asia and which is being heavily targeted by missionaries to spread Christianity to the indigenous people.

[VineyardBoise]

If the Gospel changes lives, brings people to take better care of their land, and teaches that the real enemy is not flesh and blood, but the evil that seeks to divide man against man, what harm is there in spreading it?

[dinkaDPB]

i agree with nimroo. i dont understand why religion should be imposed on people in far away countries. i think is arrogance and a mentality and need to control and brainwash everyone to act and behave in the way THEY want them to.

I think there would be less war and suffering if people respect peoples differences, cultures and religions. often these people are just brainwashing youngsters to think whatever the religious folk want them to think.

[brihna]

I'm not American, nor am I muslim. This could go on and on. Stick to the subject of the video, there are other forums where you could boast your comments...

[nimrooo]

says the American.

I'm Iranian and I know what Islam is. I see you're a woman so I'll give you this example. If you were in Saudi Arabia you would not have an ID card, you would not be able to drive, and you would not be able to leave your house w/out the permission of your guardian. Let's not forget the hijab. Islam is a fucking disease. I don't know why so many black Americans are becoming muslim, it's mind boggling.

[brihna]

Islam is a peaceful religion just for the record...

[arifp83]

I'm not hating on any Christian Organizations, your work is noble and I respect it to a certain degree. My problem is, I've hard many Christian Missionaries enter developing countries to spread the so called, "word of Christ" to the indigenous people. Religion shouldn't make you want to help the less fortunate but it should come within you.

[nimrooo]

look,I grew up in Iran. I've seen all sorts of religious people and they all have one thing in common.They're either poor or have nothing other than "god" in their lives. You don't have to be muslim or Christian or jew to be a good person. And Africa needs to do something itself instead of waiting for others cuz let me tell you, nobody gives a shit in this world and that's the sad truth. Sponsoring a few children won't fix things. Africa needs to kick the west out and start to industrialize.

[patrikums]

wow, i wonder what your days are like without GOD. you must have an empty life. GOD loves you anyway. i'll pray for you. leave africa, let those who want to help do so without prejudice. unless you've lived the life, you can't say much. stop attacking those who can help, religion is not control, it's a choice.

[nimrooo]

religion is the opium of the masses. If it makes you comfortable than more power to you, but know that it's all bull shit. The sooner people realize that there isn't a dude sitting in the cloud, the sooner you can get out of the mess you're in. Africa needs a big fucking slap in the face; wake up, you're being taken advantage of, just like you were during slavery.

[patrikums]

you need prayers like seriously.