Danica McKellar Becomes A Bible-Believing Christian After Leaving California

[Moviefan2k4]

I learned about Danica's journey a few months ago, and I'm happy for her. I saw a few interviews she did, and she openly admits she is far from perfect. She's said she reads her Bible, but sometimes forgets (what new believer doesn't?). I personally think its wonderful when someone acknowledges God, because it shows they're open to more than what they can only see or touch. Additionally, there's another good thing about her: she's not dumb or uneducated. She studied at the University of California, Los Angeles where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 1998. After that, she wrote seven books on the subject...so she's living proof that you can believe in the supernatural without abandoning your brain.

 

[fireproof78]

I learned about Danica's journey a few months ago, and I'm happy for her. I saw a few interviews she did, and she openly admits she is far from perfect. She's said she reads her Bible, but sometimes forgets (what new believer doesn't?). I personally think its wonderful when someone acknowledges God, because it shows they're open to more than what they can only see or touch. Additionally, there's another good thing about her: she's not dumb or uneducated. She studied at the University of California, Los Angeles where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 1998. After that, she wrote seven books on the subject...so she's living proof that you can believe in the supernatural without abandoning your brain.

Very well said.

 

[Moviefan2k4]

I didn't realize until just now that Candace and Kirk Cameron were siblings.

Yep, they always have been, and they even crossed into each other's TV shows as kids. Kirk did one episode of "Full House", and Candace appeared several times on "Growing Pains", before was hired to play D.J. Tanner.

 

[Tosk]

Yep, they always have been

 

[Jayson1]

I learned about Danica's journey a few months ago, and I'm happy for her. I saw a few interviews she did, and she openly admits she is far from perfect. She's said she reads her Bible, but sometimes forgets (what new believer doesn't?). I personally think its wonderful when someone acknowledges God, because it shows they're open to more than what they can only see or touch. Additionally, there's another good thing about her: she's not dumb or uneducated. She studied at the University of California, Los Angeles where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 1998. After that, she wrote seven books on the subject...so she's living proof that you can believe in the supernatural without abandoning your brain.

I'm just happy whenever I see religious people who haven't used their religion to be assholes to people. They set a great example for people who are true believers.

 

[Moviefan2k4]

I'm just happy whenever I see religious people who haven't used their religion to be assholes to people. They set a great example for people who are true believers.

Practicing religion these days, and Christianity in particular, is very complicated...especially for people in the public eye. You don't want to unjustly label people, and you try your best to be fair and open-minded. But you also have to recognize that despite your best efforts, there will always be folks who hate you, call you names, and hurl accusations without any evidence...just because you're a person of faith.

 

[HotRod]

I see the Christian prosecution complex is alive and well.

 

[Set Harth]

I see the Christian prosecution complex is alive and well.

there's a Trump joke in here somewhere

 

[Tosk]

Practicing religion these days, and Christianity in particular, is very complicated...especially for people in the public eye. You don't want to unjustly label people, and you try your best to be fair and open-minded. But you also have to recognize that despite your best efforts, there will always be folks who hate you, call you names, and hurl accusations without any evidence...just because you're a person of faith.

What's your stance on LGBTQ+ issues? How about abortion?

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

there's a Trump joke in here somewhere

Trump does NOT strike me as a practicing Christian. He sure as doesn't act like it, anyway.

What's your stance on LGBTQ+ issues? How about abortion?

I'm a Christian and I fully support gay rights AND pro choice.

FWIW.

and if anyone's thinking about bringing up that quote from Romans 1, I should point out that it's not God who's saying those things, it's the apostle Paul. Sometimes Paul can get caught up in that "zeal of the newly converted" thing.

Besides, we don't stone people for wearing clothing made from two different fabrics anymore, so if that issue can evolve, then so can this one.

 

[Moviefan2k4]

What's your stance on LGBTQ+ issues? How about abortion?

Regarding marriage of any kind, I believe that while God originally set the boundaries, He also gave humans the free will to go against them. Having said that, disobeying God in any way always results in various consequences. I can't say exactly what those are, but then I'm not God.

As for abortion, I believe that all human life is inherently sacred, and no child should be ignored or destroyed on a whim. Science has proven that a fertilized egg is 100% genetically identical to a grown adult, from the moment of conception - all it needs is nourishment and time to grow. Therefore, it should be protected, regardless of mass opinion. Additionally, this issue is a bit of a catch-22, because if you murder a pregnant woman its considered "double homicide". However, if the mother decides she no longer wants the baby, and seeks to terminate it, the act is considered "a right to choose". I'm not debating free will, but there's consequences for that as well. I've seen interviews and read many articles, about women who say they regret aborting their children, and sometimes the process is so medically damaging or traumatizing that they can't conceive anymore.

 

[fireproof78]

Regardless of my Christian beliefs, I do not care who sleeps with whom. That's none of my business.

As for abortion, I believe all human life has dignity. Birth, dependency or cognitive status are not requisites for dignity. I don't need religious attitudes to support care for human life, and in fact I am not alone in this view: Embryonic human persons. Talking Point on morality and human embryo research - PMC (nih.gov)

 

[Moviefan2k4]

Regardless of my Christian beliefs, I do not care who sleeps with whom. That's none of my business.

As for abortion, I believe all human life has dignity. Birth, dependency or cognitive status are not requisites for dignity. I don't need religious attitudes to support care for human life, and in fact I am not alone in this view: Embryonic human persons. Talking Point on morality and human embryo research - PMC (nih.gov)

Ordinarily, I'd agree with you on your first point...but these days, when non-religious people generally encounter someone who has spiritual faith, they automatically assume you're a dangerous enemy who must hate them. I'm not that kind of person, but when people ask for my opinion, I do my best to peacefully give it. I can't control their reaction in response.

 

[Moviefan2k4]

The structure of the universe compels me to logical belief. I don't find it delusional.

Also, the Big Bang theory was conceived by a Catholic.

But, I leave to each individual to explore. Belief does not come by the edge of the sword.

I love how apologist Frank Turek addressed the origin of the universe: "You don't believe in the big bang? I believe in the big bang...I just know Who banged it!"

As for the catholics, I read recently that they used to execute people for reading the Bible. Such a thing makes me very glad, that I never embraced that sect.

 

[fireproof78]

I love how apologist Frank Turek addressed the origin of the universe: "You don't believe in the big bang? I believe in the big bang...I just know Who banged it!"

As for the catholics, I read recently that they used to execute people for reading the Bible. Such a thing makes me very glad, that I never embraced that sect.

My dad grew up very Catholic, and shares many different stories. I am glad he did not insist upon us going, and that we were allowed to study the Bible, ask questions, research things, and develop our own way. I've studied Turek, Dawkins, Darwin, Hitchens, as well as the Bible, I have translations from Greek and Hebrew, and the Koran from Arabic.

People tell me I need to let go of reason to believe but I think that science and religion compliment each other more than people realize, and that the insistence upon the conflict ignores how each position approaches the world.

 

[Moviefan2k4]

My dad grew up very Catholic, and shares many different stories. I am glad he did not insist upon us going, and that we were allowed to study the Bible, ask questions, research things, and develop our own way. I've studied Turek, Dawkins, Darwin, Hitchens, as well as the Bible, I have translations from Greek and Hebrew, and the Koran from Arabic.

People tell me I need to let go of reason to believe but I think that science and religion compliment each other more than people realize, and that the insistence upon the conflict ignores how each position approaches the world.

I'm nowhere near your level when it comes to tackling the various intellectual disciplines, but I've seen some debates that Frank Turek did with Christopher Hitchens, and watching both sides was quite an experience. Frank remained mostly cool, while Christopher was using every amount of effort he could muster, not to have his own head explode. I've also seen a few clips of Richard Dawkins, and he truly seems like he can't stop himself from ridiculing people he disagrees with.

 

[Tosk]

Ordinarily, I'd agree with you on your first point...but these days, when non-religious people generally encounter someone who has spiritual faith, they automatically assume you're a dangerous enemy who must hate them. I'm not that kind of person, but when people ask for my opinion, I do my best to peacefully give it. I can't control their reaction in response.

My response is equally peaceful, because the reason I asked it is it's generally the quickest way to 'find the line', so to speak. I realize now that I should have been more specific with part of my question, but I won't push.

 

[Moviefan2k4]

My response is equally peaceful, because the reason I asked it is it's generally the quickest way to 'find the line', so to speak. I realize now that I should have been more specific with part of my question, but I won't push.

I guess you could, in some ways, call me a "walking contradiction", since I'm a Christian who enjoys most of "Star Trek". I don't always agree with certain things they choose to display, but its not like any member of Starfleet is pointing their phaser at a group of believers, and saying "shoot to kill".

 

[bdub76]

This screams to me of getting roped into Christian fundamentalism, then jumping ship from one channel to the other because of LGBT content being introduced on the former channel. Anybody agree with me, or disagree?

Or it's a function of staying employed. If you look at older actors, they usually end up on the Hallmark Channel. Now there is a more conservative version of the Hallmark Channel. And some actors that were at the Hallmark Channel went over there.

I only stream content, so I haven't seen anything on that alternative network. I cannot comment on it. If you disagree with it, don't watch it.

 

[Avro Arrow]

I guess you could, in some ways, call me a "walking contradiction", since I'm a Christian who enjoys most of "Star Trek".

I don't really want to get too much into individuals' personal religious beliefs, but I do find it interesting that you hold that as a contradiction. If I'm remembering correctly, you said you weren't really into the Original Series, right? The Original Series strikes me as very Christian-friendly. Granted, that is probably due to the time in which it was made. But just off the top of my head, "Bread and Circuses" had a very strong Christian message, and I believe there were others that at least touched on elements of Christianity.