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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Max Sterling on November 23, 2006, 02:40:10 pm

Title: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: Max Sterling on November 23, 2006, 02:40:10 pm

This is for all us freaks, geeks, and gamers! I hope you don't mind... I just remembered you guys cause when I wrote my last (computer) book, the FS2 community was big for me and I put all these FS2 names in my book (like computers called Iceni!)

So, I hope this will encourage and inspire some of you who read it! Here's the info:

God Loves the Freaks (http://www.lulu.com/content/463648)

(http://www.fansforchrist.org/new/images/freaksad.jpg)

God Loves the Freaks points to a serious issue facing the church today -- reaching out to subcultures and those who are considered the freaks of society. The "American Christianity" cult that many churches belong to accepts only members who dress, speak and act exactly the same way. We have somehow turned the church into an elite club where only those who follow man-made cultural rules are welcome. Yet, God loves diversity and wishes all cultures and nations to be part of the church. Though we as a church often welcome members from other nationalities, we scorn people of our own country who simply have a different culture than the "mainstream." Why is it acceptable for someone to show up in church in traditional Chinese clothing, but not for someone to have a pink mohawk? The church tries to change the freaks of society, or worse, turns them away at the door. Jesus reached out to those in society who were different, who were outcast -- the freaks. Stephen Weese paints a vision of a church living by grace, in unity; without the legalism that divides and causes us to shun others based on outward appearance. God looks at the heart and he loves everyone, including the freaks. If God loves the freaks, shouldn't the church as well?

God Bless you guys... and keep moddin!

Title: Re: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: Goober5000 on November 23, 2006, 06:08:32 pm

:yes:

Title: Re: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: Dark Hunter on November 23, 2006, 08:03:03 pm

Well said, very well said!  :nod: :yes:

Title: Re: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: Max Sterling on November 23, 2006, 11:31:14 pm

The link goes to lulu.com where you can actually buy the book ;)

Title: Re: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: Windrunner on November 24, 2006, 06:00:09 pm

congrats on getting the book published max

Title: Re: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: Gortef on November 25, 2006, 10:20:58 am

Hey congrats Max. Glad to hear that you got your book published.

Title: Re: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: Unknown Target on November 25, 2006, 01:06:25 pm

Congrats mate :)

Title: Re: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: Max Sterling on November 29, 2006, 02:32:52 pm

thanks folks :)

Title: Re: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: TrashMan on November 30, 2006, 07:45:00 am

Nice...glad you wrote a book and got it published.

But my stance is that some "freaks" do need changing.. You don't turn them away, but you don't support all kinds of behavior either.

Title: Re: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: aldo_14 on November 30, 2006, 08:26:17 am

Quote from: TrashMan on November 30, 2006, 07:45:00 am

Nice...glad you wrote a book and got it published.

But my stance is that some "freaks" do need changing.. You don't turn them away, but you don't support all kinds of behavior either.

I share a similar stance.

My definition of 'freaks' differs.

Title: Re: I wrote another book guys!
Post by: wtf_cl0vvn on November 30, 2006, 07:27:46 pm

when it gets criminal and/or hurts people, thats crossing the line.

and kudos for writing and getting this published...tolerance is something that needs to be taught to people starting at age 0.