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<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Praise Philly - Latest Comments</title><link xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="http://api.friendfeed.com/2008/03#sup" href="http://disqus.com/sup/all.sup#forumcomments-380e9805" type="application/json"/><link>http://praisephilly.disqus.com/</link><description></description><atom:link href="http://praisephilly.disqus.com/comments.rss" rel="self"></atom:link><language>en</language><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:24:16 -0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Re: Should Obama Have Supported Same-Sex Marriage? [Poll] | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085324/should-obama-have-supported-same-sex-marriage-poll/#comment-530462765</link><description>&lt;p&gt;KEVIN J, If you are Black, African American or a person of color and you are praising and supporting Mitt Rommey,you are SCAREY!!!!!!!!!!!  Do you really believe Jesus would support Rommney who is not a christian, has never served his country, has 5 sons who has never served their country and more importantly Mitt Romney believes that lower income people, (which is the majority) should have NO rights, privileges and programs to enhance life...I sure hope your religion-which you know little of, will help you when Romney turns the hands of time back, creates jobs that will keep you in poverty and stop programs that will deny you any chance to enhance life...Be Blessed&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">jay</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:24:16 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Should Obama Have Supported Same-Sex Marriage? [Poll] | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085324/should-obama-have-supported-same-sex-marriage-poll/#comment-530455408</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Because of so many holier than thou folks, and all the money hungry "church leaders", and all the chaos and confusion within the churches today, some days I call myself a Christian and most often I don't.  I'd  rather be referred to as a believer who loves God in Spirit and in Truth!  But either way I believe ALL PEOPLE gay or not deserves to have CILVIL HUMAN RIGHTS!!! And it is laughable when I hear these so called Christian's who say they love and worship a loving and forgiving God and at the same time say God is against people of same sex marriages.  I am neither for or against same sex marriages, but I do believe ALL PEOPLE deserve to have their CIVIL RIGHTS.  Discrimination against a person of color or a person who does not think like the "norm" is not what Jesus would do!!! Many of you holier than thou people are always preaching what happened in the Bible, when absolutely NONE OF US really know what went on during Biblical days and even if we did, how can we compare those days to the year of 2012.  I believe if God came by most of the churches today, law abiding, God-fearing gay people would be a minor issue among ALL the many other negative issues that plague the churches today, including all these money hungry preachers manipulating money from the poor in the name of Jesus!!! All African Americans, Black Folks, etc, etc, know firsthand all about being denied their civil rights, so where do you get off claiming that President O'bama is wrong for wanting other human beings to have CIVIL RIGHTS!!! Please get off your small thinking, holier than thou minds and vote for equality, and more progress for ALL people in the future.  If you think gay marriages are wrong, then let those people answer and be judged by God--not YOU!!! I was raised in the 1950s where few Blacks were in government, in office jobs, few were police officers, few Black faces on TV, and a decent education had to be forcibly enforced in many states by State Troopers and Army personnel.  PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW your small minded thinking to take us back to those days by not voting and or voting people in office who want to cut budgets for food stamps, cut budgets on Medicare, cut budgets on education and stop ALL programs that would help low income families and the majority of us by wasting your vote, you continue to live in a SLAVE MENTATLITY MODE OF THINKING, and that is exactly where the Tea Party and today's Republican party want to keep you!!! President O'bama may not have given, nor agreed with all that we want, but I cannot think of ANY past president who did.  Be careful not to turn the hands of time back in the name of religion that many of us claim, but few of us really practice or live by…BE BLESSED!!!     Also Rhoda, interesting how you speak of what is/was "created by God"--were you there? The church should never be made to perform "civil unions",and  regardless of what institution has prayer or does not have prayer, prayer should start early upon raising every moning within the family structure before leaving home. As far as definitions, do you realize that the definition of a Black Person was once considered to be  "3/5 Human".  Can you really love God and hate your fellow man because he does not think according to you?  Interesting!!!  ... BE BLESSED&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">jay</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:16:26 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Should Obama Have Supported Same-Sex Marriage? [Poll] | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085324/should-obama-have-supported-same-sex-marriage-poll/#comment-530413037</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Because of so many holier than thou folks, and all the money hungry "church leaders", and all the chaos and confusion within the churches today, some days I call myself a Christian and most often I don't.  I'd  rather be referred to as a believer who loves God in Spirit and in Truth!  But either way I believe ALL PEOPLE gay or not deserves to have CILVIL HUMAN RIGHTS!!! And it is laughable when I hear these so called Christian's who say they love and worship a loving and forgiving God and at the same time say God is against people of same sex marriages.  I am neither for or against same sex marriages, but I do believe ALL PEOPLE deserve to have their CIVIL RIGHTS.  Discrimination against a person of color or a person who does not think like the "norm" is not what Jesus would do!!! Many of you holier than thou people are always preaching what happened in the Bible, when absolutely NONE OF US really know what went on during Biblical days and even if we did, how can we compare those days to the year of 2012.  I believe if God came by most of the churches today, law abiding, God-fearing gay people would be a minor issue among ALL the many other negative issues that plague the churches today, including the all these money hungry preachers manipulating money from the poor in the name of Jesus!!! All African Americans, Black Folks, etc, etc, know firsthand all about being denied their civil rights, so where do you get off claiming that President O'bama is wrong for wanting other human beings to have CIVIL RIGHTS!!! Please get off your small thinking, holier than thou minds and vote for equality, and more progress for ALL people in the future.  If you think gay marriages are wrong, then let those people answer and be judged by God--not YOU!!! I was raised in the 1950s where few Blacks were in government, in office jobs, few were police officers, and a decent education had to be forcibly enforced in many stated by State Police.  PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW your small minded thinking to take us back to those days by not voting and or voting people in office who want to cut budgets for food stamps, cut budgets on Medicare, cut budgets on education and stop ALL programs that would help low income families and most of us, by doing that you continue to live in a SLAVE MENTATLITY MODE OF THINKING, and that is exactly where the Tea Party and today's Republican party want to keep you!!! President O'bama may not have given, nor agreed with all that we want, but I cannot think of ANY past president who did.  Be careful not to turn the hands of time back in the name of religion that many of us claim, but few of us really practice or live by…BE BLESSED!!!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Jay Akins</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:32:29 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Pastor Jamal Bryant “Jilted” By Obama, But Still Believes In President | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085372/pastor-jamal-bryant-jilted-by-obama-but-still-believes-in-president/#comment-529918908</link><description>&lt;p&gt;This pastor is not suppose to beleive in a person who clarly makes it known he does not support god holy words but again all this pastor trying to do is continue to get rich and drive expensive cars fake pastors and wicked president&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Kevin J</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:46:42 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Yolanda’s Points of Power: The Character of Love [AUDIO] | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085512/yolandas-points-of-power-the-character-of-love-audio/#comment-529915848</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Yolanda adams show is for hipocrites her show talks about people she agree with the president on same sex marriage her show is no different than howard stern &lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Kevin J</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:40:20 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Should Obama Have Supported Same-Sex Marriage? [Poll] | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085324/should-obama-have-supported-same-sex-marriage-poll/#comment-529910027</link><description>&lt;p&gt;He is a hipocrite you cannot call your self a christian and suppot same sex marriage if that be the case support fornication,murder,drunkeness all of these act the bible those who continue in these act will not enter the kingdom of god. Read roman chappter 1verse 26 to 30. It wil be alright god will have final say and will punish obama he will be one term president.It will be the first time as professinal black man that i will put support be republican mitt rommey who will defeat obama praise the lord and i pray for rommey victory&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Kevin J</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:28:13 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Several Faith And Civil Rights Leaders Released An Open Letter Regarding President Obama’s Same-Sex Marriage Position! | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085477/several-faith-and-civil-rights-leaders-released-an-open-letter-regarding-president-obamas-same-sex-marriage-position/#comment-529899188</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The letter al sharpton sent supporting obama decision show just why we as black people is suffering all over the world but i expect that from al sharpton he never had a bible in his hand and call himself rev really him and obama will be losers in november i wil strongly support rommey and encourage other black democrats to get obama out of office before he bring god judgement on this country. I should have known he was no good when denounce his christian pastor jeramiah white him and brother farakhan is right obama is wicked&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Kevin J</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:11:10 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Several Faith And Civil Rights Leaders Released An Open Letter Regarding President Obama’s Same-Sex Marriage Position! | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085477/several-faith-and-civil-rights-leaders-released-an-open-letter-regarding-president-obamas-same-sex-marriage-position/#comment-529893021</link><description>&lt;p&gt;As a black democrat i will not be voting for obama but will support rommey me and my family obama is going against god word he &lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Kevin J</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:02:17 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Is The Black Church Still A Voice In Our Community? | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2084983/the-black-church-and-our-community/#comment-529271403</link><description>&lt;p&gt;There are just too many churches to positively harness the resources of the Black Community and use them for the uplifting of that community.  The message of the Black Church is about dying and the rewards to be gained after death while the church leaders gain a better life and more materials for themselves.  The concept of Love thy Neighbor as thyself is dead, killed by the notion of individual soul salvation.  The community is fragmented by the church and it is an instrument in keeping the community divided.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Old Country Man</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:42:28 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Pastor Jamal Bryant “Jilted” By Obama, But Still Believes In President | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085372/pastor-jamal-bryant-jilted-by-obama-but-still-believes-in-president/#comment-529054193</link><description>&lt;p&gt;I am apart of the black Christian community and I am not a supporter of Barak Obama at all. I find it interesting that obama's political stance on same sex marriage came as a shock to everyone. He said it over and over again if you dared to listen with the ears of the HolyGhost. It wasn't what he said, but what he didn't say. Discernment in these last days are crucial for the true believer. Luke 21:8 Take heed that you not be deceived… How can we put economic issues above upholding the word of God? Social Security is not the issue, more jobs is not the issue, more funding is not the issue, Salvation is the issue. 30 For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. &lt;br&gt; Times are going to get worse regardless of who is in office because it is written and recorded in the bible. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. We should not support those that stand against the word of God. This is not a matter of a school grade, but eternal life. If you are a friend to this world you are an enemy to God. If you are against God you are on the wrong side. J ames 4:4 Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. People of God we have to wake up! satan always make the package look pretty, but inside is death and destruction. If he only showed you the ugly side you wouldn't fall for it, so he must dress it up. 2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. People of God: Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. Do we not know that God, the Lord Jesus Christ is our provider? In the end, God’s word is all that will stand and if you have not stood for it, woe unto you.  How can you encourage others to support someone that says his goal is to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act which defines marriage between one man and one woman? Do you not realize that one day it may be illegal to even preach against homosexuality and the person you are supporting will play a major role in that by laying down the foundation. We as Christians should not be looking to man to supply our needs, we look to Jesus. Stand up for the word of God and say if you will not support my God and hate what he hates and love what he loves, I will have no parts of you. In regards to the Obama Health Care you mentioned was great, please note that plan gives way to the RFID chip to be implanted in humans next year...HR 3200 (Check it out) I pray you seek the Lord concerning this matter with fasting and prayer, for one day you may have to explain to your daughter why she was arrested for simply explaining to a homosexual their lifestyle is not of God and offering them salvation. ARE YOU REALLY APART OF THE LORD’S ARMY OR HAVE YOU ENLISTED IN satan’s army? A wise man Stands for the word of God because he knows nothing else matters. &lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Kathlyn Cobb-Wells</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 00:26:23 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Colon Cancer-Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Tips for Prevention</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/health/cecemcghee/coloncancersignssymptomstreatmenttipsprevention/#comment-528330691</link><description>&lt;p&gt;I don't believe in religion and all.God in only one.Well every individual has its own opinion as is yours.Thanks for sharing your article with us.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">seo services america</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 04:04:46 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Tyler Perry, Is He Gay?  | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2037152/why-do-people-think-tyler-perry-is-gay/#comment-528181324</link><description>&lt;p&gt;I think Tyler Perry is gay. I'm gay and I used to have a lot of girlfriends until I stopped lying to myself. Most male entertainers are gay.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Terrence Young</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 21:23:40 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Should Obama Have Supported Same-Sex Marriage? [Poll] | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085324/should-obama-have-supported-same-sex-marriage-poll/#comment-526888949</link><description>&lt;p&gt;This is an easy one...it should not be ILLEGAL for gays to marry.  But at the same time it should not be MANDATORY that a church be FORCED to marry them.  It's about free will.  As a christian I don't support Gay marriage.  But as a libertarian I believe they should be free to make that decision and no government laws should be made to assist them.  If they can find a pastor that's willing to marry them then fine.  But the government shouldn't throw a pastor in jail because he won't marry a gay couple or speaks negatively about being gay.  So yes, Gays should be aloud to marry.  But no, government should not offer any assistance or force churches to be involved in the process or be punished as a result.  The Lord is not about forcing anyone to do anything.  He gave us a set of moral standards and it's up to us as free will human beings to make that decision.  Once you start banning certain things and you take away the free will element then you start encroaching on un-biblical territory.  Let em get married, but don't force churches to support it or help them in the process...simple as that :)&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Fred Tucker</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 21:07:15 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Should Obama Have Supported Same-Sex Marriage? [Poll] | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085324/should-obama-have-supported-same-sex-marriage-poll/#comment-525991656</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The definition of a marriage is the union of a man and a woman.  It is a sacrament created by God.  A civil union is not a marriage.&lt;br&gt;Keeping church and state apart our country is trying to do but our founding Fathers based liberty, justice and truth of happiness on God. &lt;br&gt;Chrisitanity were does it stand now. Keeping prayer out of school or a moment of silence, no more Merry Christmas, even trying to change our constitution the way it was written.  We hold these truth to be self evidence, that all men are created equal.  We are endow by our Creator ..........&lt;br&gt;Yes the devil is running lose.  &lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Rhoda Trinity</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 22:44:13 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Marvin Sapp &amp;#8220;My Testimony&amp;#8221; Video Premiere! [EXCLUSIVE]</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/music/elev8health/marvin-sapp-%e2%80%9cmy-testimony%e2%80%9d-music-video-premiere-coming-soon/#comment-525976876</link><description>&lt;p&gt;This song ministerd to my soul... Thank you Marvin&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Domenique Charles Franklin</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 22:17:42 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Do Women Hear God More Than Men Do? | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085081/do-women-hear-god-more-than-men-do/#comment-525410464</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Men hear the lord just as much as women &lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Mimi Ayala</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 09:27:55 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: President Obama Endorses Same-Sex Marriage [VIDEO] | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085249/president-obama-endorses-same-sex-marriage-video/#comment-525347068</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Your show is condoning same sex marriage. James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.  I disagree with Obama, and the end does draw nigh.  I can't blame the show because you are limited to excercising the full use of the bible perhaps fearing radio ratings falling low but he shouldn't use his personal opinion and Christianity as the rule of thumb here.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Oj Walk</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 07:37:59 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Is The Black Church Still A Voice In Our Community? | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2084983/the-black-church-and-our-community/#comment-524691910</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The Black Church's voice is still a voice, but just what is that voice? In my little opinion, it's not a voice willing to lead people who are a culture within a culture, boldly and with vision for decades, if not centuries to come; but a voice that wants its flock and followers to simply chase after the American dream (nightmare?) of money...forgetting worshipping The Most High God, honoring the ancestors, having respect for elders and working collectively and with purpose for self-sufficiency and self-determination with Blacks, Africans, African-Americans, Pan-Africans and Gullah/Geechees - for those who are here and those who are yet to come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lesa Wineglass-Smalls&lt;br&gt;Charleston, SC&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Lesa Wineglass Smalls</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 15:17:58 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Actress Dawnn Lewis From “A Different World” Is A Preacher’s Wife!  | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085017/actress-dawnn-lewis-from-a-different-world-is-a-preachers-wife/#comment-522369767</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Many Blessings To Everyone.... When mentioning the upcoming election of our great President Barack Obama, please make continuous mention of his extraordinary relationship with the many leaders of other countries - these leaders will not give Mitt Romney the time of day.  Please make sure you vote this November and just as important to vote every election thereafter especially when it comes time to vote for the House of Representative and The Senate....&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sheila McBride-Jeter</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:30:15 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Actress Dawnn Lewis From “A Different World” Is A Preacher’s Wife!  | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2085017/actress-dawnn-lewis-from-a-different-world-is-a-preachers-wife/#comment-522351228</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Many Blessings to your wonderful station....  When discussing the upcoming election about our great President Barack Obama - please make continuous mention of his extraordinary relationship with the leaders of the other countries and that there is no way these countries will develop a trusting relationship with Mitt Romney...........&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Sheila McBride-Jeter</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:06:10 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Is The Black Church Still A Voice In Our Community? | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2084983/the-black-church-and-our-community/#comment-521615513</link><description>&lt;p&gt;I don't think that the mega churches want to get their hands dirty doing real hard core work. Each of us is the church, and the church is suppose to go everywhere. The buildings are for brethren to come together to worship, sort of partying with the Lord. The world doesn't understand us, so we as Christians must always be the light, the revealer of Jesus Christ. The mega church is in too much politics. Jesus is our government, Also, we are still racially divided.&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Diane Reid</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 10:34:26 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Is The Black Church Still A Voice In Our Community? | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2084983/the-black-church-and-our-community/#comment-520247866</link><description>&lt;p&gt;If the church was a positive force in our community, we would not see so many Black men hanging out on the street corners, lost spiritually. We would see improvement in our school. Why are so many people avoiding church? &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It almost seems that the Black church has been broken from inside. Preacher always didn't go to "preacher school". They were from among the people. I think that a person working a job....or jobless has a message for all of us to hear. How a pastor can drive great cars, while those in the pews go hungry, while asking for more money for the Buliding fund, or ask for Love offerings is beyond me. And then they tell you to go to talk to "Jesus". It is fifthy. I don't think Jesus would approve of churches today.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But seeing how many pastors belong to frats that put the group ahead of God and anything or anyone else, it's not suprising of the spiritual death of our church. The truth is that many pastors don't believe what they preach to the people on Sunday anyways. And if many people knew what many did believe, they would not believe it, even if it came out of the preacher's own mouth. &lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Darrell Coles</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 12:33:00 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Is The Black Church Still A Voice In Our Community? | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2084983/the-black-church-and-our-community/#comment-520184441</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The Black Church today may be a voice in the community, however, IT IS CERTAINLY NOT A POSITIVE VOICE!!! It seems to be doing nothing other than collecting congregants' money and so called donations to make the pastor and a few other church officials rich off of the backs of the people.  You see two and three churches on every street corner, yet we are still committing record number of crimes amongst each other and our communitity is so under developed economically that it is absolutely ashame.  At the same time koreans and hispanics are taking over all the mom and pop businesses in our community!  These churches have ample spaces in each of their facilities, as well as some have bookstores, how come these ministers will not allow African Americans to display and or use some space to offer for vendors on a weekly, monthly basis, that will help keep some of our dollars in our own community with people who look like us and have the same experiences--has anyone realized that on Sunday most churches are filled to the capacity, do you realize just how many customers these people would make, that amount of people could purchase and conduct business with African American Vendors before they spend thier money elsewhere.  Churches should be able to work some arrangments of after services to have African American Vendors and or encourage congregant's only to purchase from the own.  With all these churches in our community, today it seems every other community is DOING MUCH BETTER THAN OUR COMMUNITY...Be Blessed&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">jay</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 10:22:16 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: 6 Secret Sources Of Sugar You Should Stay Away From</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/health/hellobeautiful/6-secret-sources-of-sugar-you-should-stay-away-from/#comment-520067811</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Well written post.I appreciate your writing skills.Its great.You have made really a great job by sharing this post with us.I like this &amp;amp; would like to read your more updates.Keep in  touch with us in future too.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">kaitlyn</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 06:19:34 -0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Re: Happy National Day of Prayer! | Praise 103.9</title><link>http://praisephilly.com/2084937/happy-national-day-of-prayer/#comment-517677411</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Thanks for encouraging people to pray for our nation today. I encourage people to attend a &lt;a href="http://NationalDayofPrayer.org" rel="nofollow"&gt;NationalDayofPrayer.org&lt;/a&gt; event. There are also sample prayers are available at &lt;a href="http://www.americanpsalms.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;www.americanpsalms.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Joshua J Masters</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 10:46:12 -0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
