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WAY OF THE MASTER BASHES X3

By El Clinto on Thu, Jan 24th 08 at 04:37PM | Permalink | Comments (59)

FYI, we get hate mail and FYI we post it here on the site. Today we got the ultimate hatemail! Kirk Cameron’s outfit, Way of the Master ripped on little Pete the Porno Puppet and X3! News flash. Well not really, we would expect that from them. (check out the video below and in the site player)

One of the radio hosts said this about XXXchurch.com: “I had to floss my brain with something burning to get what I saw there, out.” Ouch. We definitely have not heard that one before. In the show notes they state on their site “We apologize for this: Pete the (Christian) Porno Puppet” is on today.

It is funny the host says he is all for internet accountability and our free software (X3watch), but he does not even have the courage to mention the name of the software. So sorry we are not following the way of the master Kirk and ps this commercial came out last summer, it was on CNN. Where have you guys been? “Way” to be up on the times.

We are not into bashing. Where is the love? Really. (obviously we could care less if these guys like what we do or not). Enjoy and if you feel so inclined give the guys at Way of the Master a call, ask for Kirk and ask him to have us on his show. 1-877-282-BEEP or idea@wayofthemasterradio.com




craig wrote on January 24th 08 at 04:46PM
i sure loved growing pains and i hear left behind 3 or 4 is going to be great.
Aaron F. wrote on January 24th 08 at 05:44PM
Wow! Put words in other peoples mouths much!? I get what the point of Pete is, apparently these guys missed it. God Bless.
Bill wrote on January 24th 08 at 06:00PM
These are the same guys that challenged some big name atheists to a debate last year and promised to prove that there was a God without using scripture. What was their first arguement? That the Bible says there is a God! Oy!
dave wrote on January 24th 08 at 07:41PM
Just filled their in boxes with my "opinion"...

Please everyone do the same.

dave
russ wrote on January 24th 08 at 08:01PM
Don't they have anything better to do than talk about what other people are doing "wrong". At least they could've asked for clarification, the video isn't even for kids. Geez.
dave wrote on January 24th 08 at 08:06PM
It's just sad....They are going to get a lot of hate mail for sure on that one...

I bet Kurt doesn't even know about it...The radio guy is a freaking idiot...

X3 has never bashed anyone before...

This crap makes me pissed.

dave
dave wrote on January 24th 08 at 08:14PM
Here's his blog....

http://raycomfortfood.blogspot.com/

Let him have it.

dave
aaron wrote on January 24th 08 at 09:26PM
I just sent them a nice fat email.

I chose my words carefully, making sure I wasn't sending hate mail. But anyway i just said that like...laughing at someone's methods and broadcasting it to the entire country isn't something Jesus would do...and that's the tagline of THEIR ministry.

Its hard to bash other christians with love. took me a while to write that email.
Jaro wrote on January 24th 08 at 11:55PM
This really made me sad, I almost wanted to cry. xxxChurch is not only helping me pull away from a sinnful life of bad choices and dirty habits. But there helping in a very painful, rough, and long healing process as I walk about from the homosexual lifestyle. There "out-there" tactics is what caught me in the first place. There willingness to go into the dark places and reach those who the church see as unreachable make me proud to call them a brothers in Christ. I love "Way of the Master", and I will continue to love them. Not because they desire it, nor really because my flesh wants to, but because their broken just like me. I hope they will see that the world does enough to burn bridges and erect walls within the church, we shouldn't be contributing. Come-on WOTM!
dan wrote on January 25th 08 at 01:41AM
man, that was pretty hurtful.
where is the love? seriously...
Mathias The Swed wrote on January 25th 08 at 03:16AM
Thw way of the master please..
Try to understand (xxxchurch)
Not missUnderstand

A simple princip and the church would be a blessing and not
"churches" bashing "churches"

XXXChurch.com you doing the work of the Lord and it's rocks!

Keep do it, and God be with you!
Ali J wrote on January 25th 08 at 06:54AM
very very sad to hear... Its interesting that those people who are very good at critisizing others are the ones who are most passive. They just stand there, doing nothing, only critisizing people. I wont even waste my time emailing them. Keep doing the good work xxxchurch, you guys mean alot to us. I mean look at the fruits of xxxchurch, pornstars are coming to Christ, a porn produceris coming a pastor, Praise God.

God bless u all
there i a proverbin swedish that seez, small dogs shout loudest!!
Arnoud wrote on January 25th 08 at 06:59AM
Rediculous! I pity the fool! To reach the people who are lost with the gospel, that's what Jesus would do and to build His Kingdom. I love the way our Master does it, being in the gutter and loving the lost!
Jason wrote on January 25th 08 at 07:14AM
I I I I I can't believe that all the church does is fight amongst themselves. I I I I I I mean come on guys, can't we all work together... I I I I I mean Jesus said we must go out and make disciples, but he didn't say how and and and and so who's to say TWOTM is the right way...
David MccDougal wrote on January 25th 08 at 07:36AM
Dear WOTM Radio, Way of The Master,

I am very disappointed with choice by your staff to choice to use the gospel as a platform to degrade, and try to destroy another ministry. The comments of "What Would Jesus Do" in regards to how would Jesus react to the www.xxxchurch.com approach to reaching people is amazing. If I recall my bible correctly, Jesus went DIRECTLY to the tax collectors, the lepors, the undesirables and loved them, and taught them of himself. Is that not what xxxchurch is attempting to do.

I am and will be a big supporter and fan of your ministry also. I have taken the way of the master courses, and have the plaque hanging proudly in my den. I also proudly use and talk about xxxchurch.com (and other sites) to alot of my friends as a awesome resource to use in escaping the depths of pornography. xxxchurch has also helped me in my daily walk with the LORD in seeing my trigger points and how to escape them.

In the end, I think that Jesus ministry was about GRACE, LOVE. Jesus used MANY ways to attract followers to him. He endowed the preachers of the time with attributes to reach many peoples of the day. I still feel today that the HOLY SPIRIT is illuminating more and more ways that we can reach into a wicked and depraved people and reach them for the cross. Whatever way that is possible that is good. I strongly feel that xxxchurch.com and wayofthemaster.org are wonderful examples of different ways to equip, teach, promote and reach the saved and unsaved to the message of the truth in CHRIST.

The last thing that I will say is this. The hosts talks about this type of ministry being a joke, and NOT being what CHRIST would do to reach the lost is horrible and only serves to build up his own ego and ratings in the radio world. I have included a post from the website at xxxchurch.com that illustrates just how WRONG his comments and attitudes towards a ministry that is only trying to reach the lost are. I feel that a attitude of GRACE and LOVE as JESUS would have done would have been a better choice. Maybe, even talking to the group directly, and understanding their ministry in more detail would help them see this.

By Jaro on 1.24.2008 at 11:55 PM
This really made me sad, I almost wanted to cry. xxxChurch is not only helping me pull away from a sinnful life of bad choices and dirty habits. But there helping in a very painful, rough, and long healing process as I walk about from the homosexual lifestyle. There "out-there" tactics is what caught me in the first place. There willingness to go into the dark places and reach those who the church see as unreachable make me proud to call them a brothers in Christ. I love "Way of the Master", and I will continue to love them. Not because they desire it, nor really because my flesh wants to, but because their broken just like me. I hope they will see that the world does enough to burn bridges and erect walls within the church, we shouldn't be contributing. Come-on WOTM!

Please keep up the work of CHRIST first, and personal bashing, degradation and slander of other ministries to the private world. If there is a clear that a ministry is teaching false statements, then I agree to call them out on that, but that is the only thing that is needed. Please allow GOD to be the judge and jury of the methods that his people use to reach others. Please feel free to contact me at anytime about this.

GOD Bless,
admin wrote on January 25th 08 at 09:16AM
people on Myspace are going crazy over this on the blog...http://blog.myspace.com/xxxchurch
Matt wrote on January 25th 08 at 10:39AM
I think What they said was right on, for the most part. The ron jeremy thing is way right. You should tell children its wrong always. Keep it up WOTM and xxchurch pray about your rebukes because although you might think you are in the right so did peter when he rebuke Jesus.
MTofX3 wrote on January 25th 08 at 10:43AM
Sorry, I just can't resist today...

Last I knew "fruit that remains" was a pretty strong statement made in the Word to determine the lifestyle/work/intentions of another believer. It's pretty obvious this was never even considered before this man spew his Pharisaical opinions around. What would Jesus do?

Or what would Jesus say in response to this man's self righteous, judgmental, distorted opinion of this ministry? Perhaps the answer to that could be found directly out of the True Master's mouth..

Matthew 7:21-23 (The Message translation seems to fit so well here...)

"Knowing the correct password—saying 'Master, Master,' for instance— isn't going to get you anywhere with me. What is required is serious obedience—doing what my Father wills. I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, 'Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, our God-sponsored projects had everyone talking.' And do you know what I am going to say? 'You missed the boat. All you did was use me to make yourselves important. You don't impress me one bit. You're out of here."
matt wrote on January 25th 08 at 10:49AM
oh and to those that think that the church itself or xxxchurch is helping them thats fine just know that the power is in Christ alone and not any man. The lord might send them to you to help you but its only through his power.Its sin that can onlybe washed by his blood. I was delivered from sex and porn, after 9 long years of use. The accountablity was fine, the peoples encouragement was good. But the only thing that help me was taking responsiblity for my sins, giving it up to God, reading the
Bible everyday, praying, fasting, and true fellowship. Just know its a hard road and its not easy, temptation is still there ( it will always be). The battle of the flesh is never ending. The flesh hungers for sin, it will always. But God alone has the power to raise you from the dead. Make you new. You will always have his grace, but it cannot be taken for granted. You must do the things of the spirit and the will of God, which is found in his word.God bless you brothers I know its hard but listen to the True Jesus, listen to the whole word of God, and know he has the power to do anything if he wills.
Sam wrote on January 25th 08 at 11:24AM
Hmm... I am split I guess. I think that xxxchurch.com is a great ministry yet I would question the point of the video. I thought (and I am not very plugged in) that xxxchurch.com toured and did a porn debate with Ron. And Ron said what he said in the video and the guys and xxxchurch.com stated what jesus said about lust and yadda yadda... But, it seems that the video is simple Ron expressing his un-biblical view really that's it. It would have been nice if the puppet said, "Thanks Ron, pornography is something that jesus told us to avoid..." I know it's kinda cheesy... I am not a writer, but something to balance. Again, I love ya xxchurch and I still support your ministry. But, that video was giving too much ground to a lie. That, for adults, viewing porn is ok. Again, who am I. I am a nobody. But, that's my thought.
Abbey wrote on January 25th 08 at 12:52PM
"We are not into bashing. Where is the love? Really. (obviously we could care less if these guys like what we do or not)."

YOU JUST DID!! You bashed the Way of the Master. You bash every Christian organization when they don't agree with you. Which makes me wonder whose side are you on? You never turn to God for help, but rather you turn to the porn industry. Is it your belief that God can't really help someone out of the porn industry?

The porn industry doesn't have anything to offer God. Its the other way around...God has everything to offer the porn industry. In other words, you need to listen to the Christian organizations because they way you are going about it is wrong and keeps people in the porn. I have a friend who is proof of that.

How many people did you lead to Christ at the Las Vegas porn show, or any porn show this year for that matter?
Steve Pugh wrote on January 25th 08 at 01:15PM
I think your hearts in the right place, but your attitude needs some adjusting. You're whining about Way of the Master, and not even considering the possibility that maybe they have a point. We all need accountability and that includes ministries like this. Other ministries can help provide that. I'm not saying to blindly listen to anyone, but listen to what they say and pray for incite.
Jason M. wrote on January 25th 08 at 02:50PM
You know, I have listened to "Way of the Master Radio" since they first came on the radio, and this is the first time I have really heard them say anything bad about your ministry. You got to admit though they got a point. Seriously, that advertisement does kinda send the message that pornography is okay if you are an adult. Not to mention that it kinda presents pornography in what a cute little matter, kinda making it out to be not big deal and not harmful, but we all know that the opposite is true. Take the time to look at their perspetive on this issue. You might come to the conclusion that the ad wasn't such a good idea after all.
Bob wrote on January 25th 08 at 03:26PM
They've got a point. There was nothing in that commercial saying porn is wrong or bad. They just say it's not for kids. If a kid hears that, don't they put two and two together and figure out that when they're a grown up they can look at porn?
Eszlee wrote on January 25th 08 at 04:06PM
I think I'll refrain from xxx.church. That commercial was enough for me to cry. Children do not need to be exposed to that. ESPECIALLY within church! I pray that the xxx.church ministry will see that children are fragile & need protection from these kinds of things. In the Mighty Name of JESUS.

Just think about it, they are only children. They are innocent beings. Why try to tell them about something they are not ready to learn about yet? Please get rid of those type of things that you are exposing to the children.
john wrote on January 25th 08 at 04:20PM
You all sound like a bunch of quaker home schooled parents...(Eszlee, Jason, Bob, Steve)

First off (world view of a non-believer)Porn is OK, but not good for kids...Craig is raising awareness the kids look at porn. Issue done.

Please, if you have kids, LISTEN...do not shelter your children, expose them to all kinds of sin....educate them. Teach them about porn, tell them why it's bad, what it can do...just don't site back and shelter them....

If you guys are Christians, you sure are weak ones...

john
Kuba "The Demon Slayer" (The Full Armor Of God Broadcast) wrote on January 25th 08 at 05:52PM
XXXCURCH.com,

This conflict poses a very profound issue for me. We support both XXXCHURCH & WOTM on the show and I have come to love both of these ministries very much. More importantly I feel that each ministries holds strengths that best minister to our listeners. For grass roots evangelist & apologetics, WOTM is second to none and for anti-porn ministry there is no ministry more effective than XXXCHURCH. Honestly, I see strengths and weaknesses on both sides, but it is not my place to point them out, for this ministry too has it's share of strengths and weaknesses, so I have no stone to throw at either. I cannot take side, nor will I, but I will entreat both ministries in love and simply say this: We as Christians should not air our differences publicly. We wouldn't want these conflicts to drive away anyone searching for truth on our sites or listening to our video's or audio productions. Who are we as Christians if we fail to give eachother the same measure of Grace that God gives to us? Would we want to be judged by the same measure from Him?? Not me! Jesus said "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God " Matt 5:9. The Full Armor Of God Broadcast will continue to air both WOTM Minutes & XXXCHURCH.COM radio promos side by side as we always have.
I have faith that if both ministries seek peace they will have it. I know there are many ways that both ministries can compliment each other. Remember Satan seeks to make enemies of our allies. I will pray for peace between these two ministries that I love very much.

~KUBA "The Demin Slayer"
www.FullArmorRadio.com
(Eph. 6:10-18)
craig wrote on January 25th 08 at 06:00PM
Just to clarify. Pete commercial #1 with Jimmyd (pOrn producer) and Pete commercial #2 with Ron Jeremy (Porn Star) have all been to raise awareness about kids viewing porn.

both commercials have xxxchurch.com and if you come to the website you see we are not pro porn for adults, however the commercials 30 seconds or 60 seconds are targetted to parents about the issue of kids. We don't mention Jesus in them either but we all believe in him here.

Pete commercials are not meant to win people to the Lord they are meant to raise awareness on this issue and get people to the site.
craig wrote on January 25th 08 at 06:04PM
One more thing. Brandon posted the story and I agree with what he said. We don't bash everyone that does not agree with us. Trust me there are a lot of people that don't agree with our tactics and game plan. I hope we never play it so safe that all religious people love us. Jesus never did that. Jesus turned over tables. Why we don't bash everyone, we are not politicians here and aren't afraid to roll some of this stuff out there. Part of it is humorous and part of it is to show the rest of the world what goes on in these religious circles so they can see that religion divides but Jesus unites. Do we need more fans or more critics? No. We honestly are interested in exposing some of this nonsense that sounds a lot like the pharisees in Jesus day in hoping that people who have lost faith in religion can see that Jesus was not like most of the religious people in his day. Are we going to do a tour with Way of the Master or go on TBN with kirk? No. But they have an audience and a way of how they do things and we have a way of doing what we do. Which one is better? Neither. Each serves a purpose. You will not see any of us here at X3 start throwing stones at other ministries but when stuff is thrown at us, we normally put that up on the site for everyone to see. Our hatemail page has been going strong since day 1 over 6 years ago.
jeremy wrote on January 25th 08 at 06:35PM
It really blows my mind when Christian organizations bash XXXchurch. XXXchurch has helped thousands of people (including me) beat their porn addition.

XXXchurch is doing the Lords work. Keep it up.
Benjamin wrote on January 25th 08 at 06:58PM
John:

I believe that what WOTMR, Eszlee, Jason, Bob, Steve AND Abbey are saying is that we should be doing this Biblically...

You get all upset when a radio show host voices his opinions, saying that he has no right to his point of view, while voicing your own opinions about his ministry as well as others (The 700 Club, etc...)

When you suggest that we "expose [our children] to all kinds of sin" diametrically opposes Proverbs 22:6

Raising the awareness that Kids look at porn is about as profound as raising awareness that kids play with toys... But that's not the issue - the REAL issue is HOW we raise awareness...

Jesus wasn't talking in a puppet character voice when He told those who were listening that lust of the eyes and lust of the flesh is wrong - and He wasn't just talking to one age group - He was saying that it is wrong for everyone of every age group and worthy of God's judgment.

Let's not talk down to kids as though they are idiots who need to be entertained into understanding the different between right and wrong - also, let's not ask non-believers to talk to our kids about what they should be watching...

It just doesn't make sense...


-Benjamin
Gerald wrote on January 25th 08 at 07:00PM
All what Craig said is almost true....

He does find enjoyment watching us (x3 cult) deliver hundreds of emails and phone calls to whomever bashed x3church....

...it's Craig's "Fear No Man Fetish"...there are accountability groups for this you know Craig...

all my love you "Fearful Fetish Freak"....
Kuba "The Demon Slayer" (The Full Armor Of God Broadcast) wrote on January 25th 08 at 08:21PM
Craig,

It very well maybe that Kirk does not know anything about it. I am in touch with WOTM's executive producer very often and he recently told me that Kirk has been so busy on other projects that he and Ray rarely even come on WOTM Radio these days. I wouldn't be surprised if Kirk himself knows nothing about it. You issue is with Todd & WOTM Radio, not necessarily WOTM as a whole. But Todd is a good brother. I think he just didn't know enough about what you are doing, to completely understand XXXCURCH. I stand for you your credibility, as I do for theirs too. Did Todd get too judgemental. Perhaps. I understand why you filmed that vid. But would I want my little niece hearing a porn star say porn is ok for adults?? No. Would I want my un-saved neighbors kids, who see their fathers porn videos laying around the house to see that video?? YES!!! I still think this is just a sad misunderstanding. And as upsetting as it is that Todd does not see the value in what you do yet, he is still a good man to have in the foxhole with you against the enemy. I understand you wanting to defend this ministry, but perhaps it would be better not to return fire with fire. I am not sure that you should be so quick to blame Kirk for this bro. maybe this is best settled in private. If there is anything I can do to help mediate this situation to bring both fine ministries to peace, I will. I love you both. "Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." Mat 5:9

~KUBA "The Demon Slayer"
FullArmorRadio.com
(Eph. 6:10-18)
Ps Naina singh wrote on January 25th 08 at 09:51PM
Dear sir
Greeting to you in the name of lord jesu christ
thank you for your 33comment mailing me i was readed carefully and i know the book of ep 6; 10 talk about the armor of God we need to used in our live daily, but present days some are not real belivers not beliving the eternal God but they are beliving worldly god
in him
naina
craig wrote on January 25th 08 at 10:27PM
kuba...you might be right. the picture brandon found was just to great not to put on the site. here is my thought though. xxxchurch has employees now and a ton of volunteers that take ownership in this ministry. i have not met all of them. i don't meet with everyone weekly BUT we are all on the page as far as the ministry goes. i can't stand when ministries get so big that the leader or spokesperson can use that as a disclaimer that they are not involved and hide behind that. if that is the case take your name off the website or the radio program or step away from the pulpit but that excuse doesn't work for me.
Michael wrote on January 25th 08 at 11:53PM
I am a bit torn on this issue. This is the second time I have seen XXXChurch.com come out swinging against another ministry.

I understand you guys are attacked all the time from all sides. So of course your going to get fed-up with it when another Christian organization says something bad about something you put so much time and effort into. You feel like they are saying that no matter how hard you do things you are not as good as their ministry.

Look, I don't agree at all about how WOTM approached the situation. If someone said something about my ministry like that I would want to punch them in the face, but I know I would have people that would tell me that I need to talk to them first about it.

I think its great that there are so many people loyal to XXXChurch. You guys have helped so many people by showing them Jesus love, myself included, but putting WOTM phone and e-mail up may have been a bit extreme. Did you attempt to contact them to clarify? If so great for you guys! (If they didn't understand fine, then put the e-mail and phone up with a little line that said, "Don't send hate mail, just ask them to have us on for a show to explain what we do".

I know I am in no position to tell you guys how to run your ministry. I have followed XXXChurch from the beginning and have a feeling there is no "telling" Craig how to run his ministry (Not an insult just an observation).

I want XXXChurch to understand that I back you guys. I love what you do and support you by buying shirts and cards, but as a Christian brother I just want to encourage you guys. I know it sucks when people call your ministry crap and that its not making a difference, even when you see the change in peoples lives. I just ask that for a moment you have as much compassion for the ignorance Christians as you do for the ignorant pre-Christians.

Peace,
Michael
Ryan G wrote on January 26th 08 at 01:03AM
you claim to be christian and yet you align yourself with a pornographer, who tells kids to avoid porn because it is for momies and daddies who are consenting?!?!

And I thought it was to be avoided and fleed from because IT IS SIN!! Why don't you say that in the ad? I guess relevance is more important than the Word of God?
laura tapp wrote on January 26th 08 at 08:59AM
this is obviously a case of old meets new. WOTM is not reaching the people X3 is. Remember the message is sacred but the packaging is not. The war we are fighting now can't be fought with the same weapons we used 100 or 200 years ago, and the harvest is ready whether you like it or not. Go do what you are called to do, and ignore the flack. Jesus said it would come. Both sides need to realize what the Bible says...if you aren't gathering then you are scattering. Don't be the scatterer.
Chris wrote on January 26th 08 at 10:00AM
The Christian Church is the only "army" who fights in a circle facing in. They shoot their healthy and kill their wounded and all in the name of God.

Todd was wrong for his rant. Additionally his uberChristian smarmy radio voice makes me nauseous. Todd clearly doesn't understand reality. Christians are followers of Christ and therefore subject to his leadership. Those who are not Christians don't follow Christian teaching. I am not French therefore I don't follow French law and the same thing applies here. This sounds a lot like the nonsense I grew up with where long hair, rock and roll music and that skateboarding were all of the devil. I once had some Christian try to rebuke my consumption of Starbucks. I don't know anything about the "Way of the Master" and after that rant I don't care to.

WWJD? I seriously doubt mock people on the radio in a smarmy tone. Do Christians make mistakes? Sure they do. Remember Peter cut off that servants ear and WDJD? He put it back on and that was the end of it. He didn't mock Peter to shame him. He dealt with it swiftly and directly. If this Todd guy was serious and not just trying to out holy the next guy he would have called the Ministry and discussed it (like the Bible says).

Unfortunately by posting this you have credibility to the Way of the Master. I would just take what those guys have to say with a grain of salt.
Candystore wrote on January 26th 08 at 10:09AM
I think Satan is doing all this, starting fights in the church and weakening our moral fibre and taking advantage of our disobedience to tear apart the unity and bond among the members.

We move forward.
Dave wrote on January 26th 08 at 10:16AM
I have the gift of spiritual discernment.
I love WOTM does, I also love what you guys do. They came off on a little heavy handed and I don't think they really got what you are trying to do. They did have some valid points that you could take into consideration. Pete got the message out to me and my boys. But of course only with the Holy Spirit's help can we overcome in the name of Jesus.
Jay in Mexico wrote on January 26th 08 at 10:51AM
Man, this is crazy. He says would Jesus or the Apostles use these methods to reach people...

But I ask the question - when did Jesus or the Apostles rip into to folks with such a degrading fashon. Yes, they called the pharisees white washed tombs full of dead mens bones... but that was for the self-rightousness they all had without a repentent hard... AND because they dedicated their lives precisely to CONDEMN people and tell them why they were not good enough.

I think it is sad that some folks are like this - I have to admit... several months back I was going real gun ho with embracing XXXCHURCH but I had to step back... let me explain.

I love the concept - I believe there is fruit... but I live in another country and while there is a total need for something like what XXXCHURCH does down here... it is a different culture and not all of the same methods will work in the same way. But just because something that they do up there might now work the same way down here... doesn't mean I am about to rip into them. I praise God for all of the good that comes out of XXXCHURCH and the lives that have been impacted and changed. The other stuff that I might not do exactly the same... that is between the XXXCHURCH leadership and God

but unless it is a grave sin issue... it is not my place to defame them. If it is merely a question about STYLE or what may work in one culture or subculture vs. another... yeah, who am I to judge? I've got so much sin in my own life and my own life and ministry are such a mess that I don't have time to try and crucify everybody else around me.

Keep up the good work Craig. I really appreciate what you guys are doing. In the end, you all have to give an account if something wasn't done in the best way - but its not my place to condemn.

bless you guys and one last thing... When they accused Jesus of a whole bunch of junk... he never tried to defend himself. I learned in bible college years ago... you are never as bad as they say you are - and you are never as good as they say you are.

There are folks who will try to say you are satan... obviously you are not.

And there are folks who will exalt you and make you into porn preacher rock stars - and of course, you are not that either...

so if we respond to critisicm in an ugly way (not saying you are) it will only give ammo for the other guy to say

"SEE - I TOLD YOU SO - these guys are aggressive and lack humility and blah blah blah"

take it easy... if you get on their show... God will give you wisdom and gentleness to answer in the christlike manner. Remember that a soft answer calms anger or something like that it says in proverbs.

bless you guys

JAY in Mexico

fuegodedios@hotmail.com
Jay in MEXICO wrote on January 26th 08 at 10:55AM
"but unless it is a grave sin issue... it is not my place to defame them."

Yeah re-reading my post I screwed up in a few places. IT IS NEVER MY JOB TO DEFAME ANYBODY - sorry about that.

unless it is a serious issue - it isn't my place to pray or maybe ask a question with humility or love.

I was trying to say that it is not my place to go around defaming other ministries. Sorry about that. I know there are folks who read these forums and I know somebody would have made a comment about my mishap or words
Kuba "The Demon Slayer" (The Full Armor Of God Broadcast) wrote on January 26th 08 at 11:59AM
Craig,

I assure you , WOTM TV & WOTM Radio are totally separate divisions and Todd runs the the WOTM Radio division. They even have separate websites. wayofthemaster.com & wayofthemasterradio.com, I totally get bringing to the main office's & Kirk's attention, but I think that you would do well not to retaliate against Kirk personally for what Todd said. At least give them an opportunity to respond and work out the issue privately, even though it wasn't a good idea for Todd to confront you on the air instead of privately with his concerns. I know what 3X is about, but I do see how someone who doesn't know you well could get the wrong idea. On the other hand, I understand your position and I do see your point. I am in no way trying to take sides, I am equally defending XXXChurh on the other side of the coin. I just think that if you and Todd could respectfully privately discuss this matter with each other over a hot cup of Joe as to brothers in Christ, I am sure that you could resolve this and be more valuable as allies than as foes. I am sure, that in his heart Todd only has your best interests in heart. I know he can be upsetting at times, that is why he is so good at what he does as the host of a talk show (lol), but I know that deep down that brother would walk through fire for you if he had too. I am sure you would do the same for him if the chips were down. My concern is that we all, as Christians, face the forces of darkness together. Satan's strategy is to "divide and conquer" to "Steal, Kill & Destroy!" My burden here is that XXXCHURCH & WOTM make FAR GREATER ALLIES than adversaries. I challenge you to make PEACE in this matter. James 3:18
"And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace."

When Joshua came to survey the walls of Jericho, he was overwelmed at the massive walls and was like "Lord I must not understand you right, I thought you said take the city.. LOL, I must have been mistaken.." Than the Lord sent him an angel. When Joshua saw this figure coming toward him in the night, he said "are you for us or against us?", "are you friend or foe?" I simply LOVE the angels response.. "Are you for us or against us?" The angel simply says "No!" I love that!! "NO!" (LOL) The angel went on, "I am a messenger of The Most High God, take off your shoes Joshua, you stand on Holy Ground!" Well, Kuba "The Demon Slayer", Mondo Metal Head Preacher that I may be, am hardly an angel. But I say to both you and Todd "Take off your shoes, you stand on Holy Ground!" We are coming to the end of days and we need to be together more than ever! God is getting ready to tear down the walls of Jericho again! The Ultimate battle is bigger than WOTM or 3X Church! This is Heaven & Hell! Just a thought to ponder..

Remember in "Lord Of the Rings Fellowship Of the Ring" at first Legolos the Elf didn't get along with Gimli The Dwarf? But by "The Two Towers" Legolos was ready to die to defend his friend Gimli on the road to Rohan! In the end they ended up strong allies. I challenge you to seek peace at all cost, Craig. Even take it to the Nth degree and try to be friends with Todd! you will be blessed for it. There is much that you both could benefit from each other if you try. I think that Todd could be less sarcastic, but he has a wonderful sense of humor. Perhaps we all could benefit (myself included) from "Checking Our Ego's At The Door" and pressing forward towards the mark of the prize of the high calling together. As allies! Shoulder to shoulder; Toe to Toe against the enemy. There is too much division as it is in the church. Nevertheless, I love you guys and will always support XXXChurch.com who is the BEST anti-porn ministry for our listeners. I do love WOTM too, who is hanbs down the BEST apologetics ministry for our listeners, so at least on The Full Armor Of God Broadcast, amidst the CHRISTIAN METAL CARNAGE (lol) WOTM & 3X will be at peace.. I am actually quite amazed that WOTM even acknowledges this show, I feared that they would not support the whole Christian Metal/Hard-Core thing, but they did. I know that they can be a bit overly judgmental at times, I do. But in spite of the shortcomings that we all have, we should try to make peace at all cost. I personally benefit from the education that I have received from both ministries and would encourage people to "Not to throw out the baby with the bathwater." WOTM has some VERY good materials, as does 3X.

I once read about an ancient battle between the Celts & Scots vs. The English. The Celts & Scots were a band of various clans joined together and when they prepared in their battle set on the field some fights broke out between rival clans within the same army. That is all this is.. I urge you, as one who loves both ministries very much, to keep your eyes on the enemy and find peace with each other at all cost! We need you both in this war!

Your Eternal Brother In Arms, Always!

Kuba "The Demon Slayer"
FullArmorRadio.com
(Eph. 6:10 -18)
sarah wrote on January 26th 08 at 12:52PM
in this day and age when most people do not hold the Bible as an authority in their life, you cannot come at them biblically first. that's craig's big thing about the debate. you can't use the Bible for people who don't believe in it. think about this commercial in its context within our popular culture- it is not made for children, and it isn't necessarily made for Christians either. but hopefully it will catch some attention, raise some awareness, and make a connection with people who can relate to the type of media it's coming in. jesus is all about that, guys- telling stories and raising issues in ways that people around him will understand. and while i'm on the topic of being culturally aware- i am pretty sure that the name "the way of the master" throws up some pretty negative conotations. at least it does to me.
Brandon wrote on January 26th 08 at 12:52PM
I sent my email, too. Hopefully someone will read it and it will make some sense to someone. Todd Friel is a stiff, in my opinion. I remember he made a video against Rob Bell's NOOMA series once, too. How many good Christians can this guy want blood from? Unfortunatley, for him, I think he may be one of the people who Jesus said, "Many will come to me and say didn't I cast out demons in your name? And I will say depart from me, I never knew you."
Donny Pauling wrote on January 26th 08 at 04:23PM
Many months ago I watched a video response on You Tube to Rob Bell's Nooma video "Bullhorn Man". Since I'd only recently become a Christian at that time, and had no idea who the man in the video was, I kind of brushed him off as yet another judgmental Christian the likes of which I'd hated as a porn producer. I found his arguments petty and, well, argumentative. My impression was, "This man just doesn't 'get it'".

Doing a google search for Todd Friel a few minutes ago, I discovered that the man criticizing XXXChurch in THIS audio clip is the same man I heard ripping on Rob Bell all those months ago.

The first thought in my mind was that a person who must spend their time publicly criticizing and pointing out what is wrong with other ministries must really not have much of one himself.

That, however, is a bit judgmental of me. And I've learned that being judgmental of the judgmental is still... judgmental. I have to constantly remind myself of that, because everything inside of me wants to scream words like IDIOT into the face of people who would rather tear down those who are out making a difference, instead of getting off their lazy "Christian" butts and reaching into gutters to pull out those who are passed out in the mire.

All I can say to this fellow is that not all of us are going to ever agree on what Jesus would or would not do. If you'd like pure honesty, I'm not much of a fan of Pete the Porno Puppet, but I do think it's a very big mistake to devalue and discredit the entire ministry of XXXChurch because of him. Pete's purpose was served when Jay Leno heard of the Pete and Ron Jeremy clip and told the entire NATION about xxxchurch.com.

What I DO know from personal experience is that for the last two years of my porn producing career, the perspectives I had on what Christian are was changed by the staff of XXXChurch. There were always Christians standing outside the porn conventions holding up signs telling me that I was heading to hell. I'd pass by and give them a one finger salute. There message was NOT getting through.

But there were these guys inside telling me and those around me that there was NOTHING we could EVER do to make God love us any less. NOTHING. And over the course of two years I gave them a lot of hell on their website and on my blog. They responded like Jesus would have responded. They turned the other cheek, and offered more of the same message: "There is NOTHING you could EVER do to make God love you ANY less".

I saw a vision of what a Christian SHOULD be in those men and women, and it opened my heart up to receive the message God wanted me to hear.

And now, my dear Mr. Friel, as you are questioning whether or not a ministry is producing fruit... kindly allow me introduce you to a man who produced more than 2 million pornographic images and hours and hours of video, who hated Christians with a passion and did everything he could to cause them grief, and who has been completely changed by God's love and the willing "vessels" he put into that porn producer's life, and who is now 3 months into Seminary, on his way to becoming a Pastor:

Me.
Greg wrote on January 26th 08 at 05:11PM
I am appaled that you guys would take porn and produce a video that treats it like "keep your hand out of the cookie jar" idea. Porn is a horrific addiction so treat it that way! I know of two familys one of which has serious problems due to porn and one that is totally riped apart.A women who was raped by her father as a young girl. Why? Porn addict.I would call this a rebuke and if you are trying to help then treat it like it is. Its a horrible addiction.
Ben Brown wrote on January 26th 08 at 08:47PM
I was pretty surprised to read this entire blog and find so many people showing the condition of their heart totaly seperated from their mind. Both ministries are doing a great job and it seems both ministries tip toed over the line. I hope from all of this each ministry will recieve a huge amount of publicity gaining further support to continue doing what they are doing.

The mission never changes however the vission does. How will we reach people? How will we keep people? And how will we help people? God's grace is sufficent and he employs several methods to fulfill his purposes. We talk about sheltiering children from such an awful thing like porn. Satan doesn't care that they are children. If he can lure them at any age he will. Especially with something like porn or any other self destructive sin. 3xchurch is deffinetly opening doors for people to talk about porn with out the embaressment of it. Before 3x how did families talk about porn? With lots of shame and embaresment at least now there is something to build on. Not that it is perfect for everyone but at leasst you have got a refference other than see that mag over their, never look at it.

I am compleetly against bashing another person. I do believe in calling a person out for their sin the way Jesus described. This seems to be a real reach for ratings or publicity or something. No one is perfect everyone makes mistakes and God forgives us so we should forgive others.

One final thought, You know Jesus needed Judas. Someone had to betray Jesus in order to move things into their place in history. God uses painful moments to move us into our place in his plan. With out the pain why would we move? To everyone who is moved by this issue of WOTM or 3x. Talk about your feelings with others. Tell people in the work place about it, talk about it at church. But don't be silent. Just check your heart before you go on the "Rampage" see how God can use you to spread his message.

pstrben
Wes Ellis wrote on January 26th 08 at 09:19PM
I... I... I... I... guess they don't like jokes. They didn't get the point did they? What's funny is that they didn't talk very directly at all to xxxchurch, they talked more about other things and presupposed xxxchurch to be something it's not... interesting.
Hunter wrote on January 27th 08 at 12:41PM
Yeah i emailed them and got a nasty reply. Talk about the love of Christ....WOTM has stooped to enormous lows but this one just takes the cake. I already hate their "cookbook evangelism" tactics......I apologized to them for emailing them because i am sure that they are busy bashing many other Christian brothers and sisters "in the name of Christ"
Zach wrote on February 1st 08 at 11:12AM
They didn't bash you for a bad reason. They were telling you, what the heck? That Porno Puppet never says pornography is wrong, but rather it is for adults. They were pointing out an extremly good point, and I suggest you look into it. And please don't reject my comment because it isn't on your side, I post this with love, and saying they have good intentions, and a good point. You have to stand up for whats right, even with persecution coming. You can't just do a halfway job to make everyone happy. The person you need to please is the God we serve. With much love, from the 116 Clique forum (www.reachrecords.com/speak) Reppin4DaChrist
Zach wrote on February 1st 08 at 11:18AM
Not to mentoin the post above seems extremly hateful and sarcastic
John wrote on February 4th 08 at 01:01AM
Sex and the Supremacy of Christ.
Porn = Lust ---- Sex = Man/Wife. For all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of GOD. Porneia = Greek for sexual sin. Check out this vid....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MLbHJztlyU

The question is whether the means is man centered or Christ centered.

Melanie wrote on April 20th 08 at 07:46PM
Mmm I think both ministries are awesome. I have learned a lot about biblical truth and witnessing from TWOTM. I, personally, generally do not like the way that this radio guy sounds, I do think he sounds a bit sarcastic. Honestly, I really have to extend mercy because I need so much of it, lol!

I love both and listen to and am blessed by both ministries. *group hug*
michael wrote on July 1st 08 at 01:27PM
quote from XXX church person;;>;;;In your post you said that you asked the xxxchurch guys if they have sinned today. They answered honestly and said most certainly we have multiple times today. <
my answer;
(yes they did answer this that way they said they sin daily and that’s the way real Christians live)..,,they have been blinded and God has gave them over to a strong delusion....its what the false church is all about,,,, they enter the straight gate and end up on the wide path of destruction
they believe a lie and have been damned for it,,, “I cannot undo” what
""God the Son" “Jesus” ,has done too these XXX church people
“they believe a lie“ ,,“they say they sin everyday” and are “saved from sin“,, they believe
“they are holy” and “keep sinning” they believe “the grace of God” excuses sinning and “they will always keep committing sin“... the scripture says they are of the devil
1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
“its the sinning works they do“.…” then they try and deceive others into walking with satan..”
"you people "xxx church"and suporters are the "children of the devil"...
1 John 3:10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

No wonder they see nothing wrong with a SUV with No 1 Christian porn site on it
They are so blind they don’t care it makes Jesus look bad and His church look bad.
And people who don’t have computers who just see this see just exactly what it says..
They have the XXX church and promote Porn.. They don’t abstain from the appearance
of evil they do just the opposite they make the church appear evil,, so do they really love Jesus ? Do they really love their brother’s? Do they really want to get people out of the sin of porn? When they themselves openly admit they sin daily?
Or is it the Love of money? Or is it they cause a stir and polarize certain Christians who those that agree with their tactics end supporting them with money….

1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.




michael wrote on July 1st 08 at 03:32PM
( XXX CHURCH your porn puppet is SICK !)

“Two letters from two different XXX church people to me…”

1;Wow man you are a ranting raving lunatic...But if thats how you want to live your life then so be it.
Just one final thought before I waste any more of my time debating with a person like you. Jesus didn't condemn his fellow brothers in Christ with hatred...he loved them unconditionally. What gives you the right to judge people so harshly? Do real Christians ever condemn anyone to hell? Or do they try their hardest to love a person and understand what a person is all about with out judgment.
There is no way that I will ever soften you heart against you fellow brothers in Christ, but man I would sure hate to see how you treat a non-believer. People don't come to Christ through hatred and fear, they come because God loves them with every part of his being.
XXXChurch is just a few guys who love unconditionally just as Jesus did and God does.
You will probably never understand what XXXChurch is about and thats fine. Hopefully you don't have a problem with porn or faithfullness to your wife or something like that. But there are people out there who need this ministry and for you, a fellow Christian, to call them "of the devil" is not doing any good to help the people that actually need to be saved from going to hell.

2;Every One Sins. We are born into this world as sinners. Each day we all sin big or small its all sin and its all the same God sees no levels of sin its all sin. But I try to change and stop sining or at least reduce the sin in my life. And try to live like Christ lived Transformed to his likness day by day. Its a process and no one will ever make it to be perfect like Jesus who we aim to follow and who we aim to be more like. But our human nature makes us miss the mark thats why we need God in our lifes




MY answer to XXX church. .leaders..



( the devil says everyone sins ) and loves it..
Also your Porn puppet is sick…!

Oh by the way I asked those exact words to the two XXX church members in the walmart parking lot,,,,
( do you commit sin ) I didnt accuse them I asked..

they answered YES daily and thats what christians do..
scripture says people who commit sin are of the devil they say they commit sin daily,,, it dont take a lawyer to figure this out...

Paul said crucify the flesh,,, it means you die and become born again
if you live in the flesh your soul dies but if you crucify the flesh and lusts you will have eternal life....

wages of sin are death...Paul said now being made free from sin you have fruit unto righteousness and end everlasting life...

Paul told about how it is to be trapped in sin in the flesh under the Law in rom; chp 7.... and in romans 8 he gave the answer ( Jesus )

we can stop all sinning by Grace and recieve the power to stop sinning..

the devils hate this,, they have false teachers with doctrines of devils
to twist scripture into a lie,, they want people to believe they cannot stop all sinning and will always keep sinning and are saved and born again. its the Wide Path...

Jesus keeps His people all the narrow path.

Jude 1:24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

they dont fall off once they become born again,,the seed remains..

but sinning christians either awake to righteousness and sin not
( pauls words) 1 corinth 15;34 or they become reprobates never ceasing from sin,,peters words

1 Corinthians 15:34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

2 Peter 2:14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:


beware of XXX church they say they will keep sinning....

2 Peter 2:20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.

Gods holy temple a sinning christian? a hypocrite or tare?

( this is Pauls words Take HEED! )
1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.


Christians who keep sinning defile Gods temple.... does God live in a person who cusses at Him? a liar? how about a sodomite?

does destroys people He hates and Loves His people

Psalms 5:4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
Psalms 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
Psalms 36:12 There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.

Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Matthew 13:41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
Matthew 13:42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Jesus Hates workers of iniquity.. He destroys them...He Hates their deeds and them too,,, they go to a devils Hell..


Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
(zealous of good works.)

Titus 2:15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

REPENT XXX CHURCH
michaelmarkley wrote on July 1st 08 at 04:39PM
XXX CHURCH Repent from your Lies

So you say you have NO porn on your site…
And your motive is to trick perverts into looking at your site..

So you lie to them and tell them come a look,,
When they get there you preach to them…
And let them watch your sick porn puppet..

You paint mistruth on your SUV? So you lie to people?


Anyone in their right mind can see your liars

1 Timothy 4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

No wonder you have no conscience when you make the Church and Jesus look evil..
Many people are SO fed up with hypocrisy in Christianity you are destroying many peoples faith..
They see you Drive by with No 1 Christian Porn site on your SUV and it’s the straw that breaks the camels back,, they have seen enough phony socalled Christianity, you drive them from Jesus..

Others come to your website and see you were just lying and tricked them..
OH I get it tell them lies and it will win them to Jesus..
Let them laugh at the porn puppet..
Tell them lies ,how God unconditional loves all people…when Jesus is coming to destroy all workers
of iniquity…

Its honest truth, your telling a lie…. So who’s your father?

Read about your father…

John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Unless you repent you will perish,,
Luke 13:5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Where are liars going?

Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. ( unconditional love? Hogwash !)
michael wrote on July 3rd 08 at 08:29AM
a thief goes in front of a Judge..
Judge says you were caught stealing at walmart.
I will sentence you to five years,,,
A good man steps in and says I will pay the thief’s fine
The Judge says OK but the thief must repent first
So the Judge asks the thief if he is sorry and will repent
The thief says YES… and the Judge has mercy and lets Him go..
“your free to go!”

A month later the thief is caught stealing again and returns in front
of the judge and the judge says you have stolen from many walmarts since
I let you go,, what do you have to say Now?
..
The thief says I am sorry and the good man paid the price the first Time.
And it is paid for me “past, present and future…”and I know you could not see me stealing
because all you could see was the Good mans Price he paid for me
and besides I repented each time I ripped off walmart..
Also you’re a loving Judge with unconditional Love so you cannot
Punish me!

The Judge looked at the wicked thief and said my records show me
you have been stealing regularly at walmarts since I let you go the first time
And you believe the good man’s paying your fine the first time covers all these crimes.
“And I wont see you as the thief you are?”
The Judge asked who has been telling you these lies? Do you have a lawyer?
The thief said YES it’s the lawyers from the law firm XXX church.com
They say we always keep stealing lying cheating cussing doing crime
Because all Christians keep sinning and will always keep sinning
And a righteous God who is unconditional Love cannot see it..all that is seen is Jesus's righteousness....so we are excused and will always keep sinning

Jude 1:4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

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