You've been invited to be a guy's accountability partner.
I think you should partner with him and go for it.
And, while you're in the area, we could get together.
It's a win-win.
Why is Playboy hosting the meeting and who agreed to it? My understanding is that visitors to the mansion are basically given girls to sleep with, it's one big sleepover. So, I'm wondering if the organizers of the event are eager for such things.
Jesus hung out with sinners and prostitutes but he didn't go to the brothel and he didn't condone the prostitution. By the organizers agreeing to allow Playboy to host the meeting they essentially give Playboy legitimacy. But Playboy denigrates women and destroys lives, plain and simple. Can anyone seriously argue otherwise? Can a force of social evil legitimately be used as a force for good?
I wonder about those commenting with the "It's a wonderful once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" statements. Why do they want to give legitimacy to such an organization? Why do they think Playboy is so great?
I think of outspoken Christian athletes like Danny Weurfel (sp) who refused to visit the mansion when named to the Playboy All America team because they didn't want to give credence to what Playboy does. Rick Warren seems to go everywhere for Jesus but I've not read of him going to the mansion. He's someone I would ask since he's a peer of yours.
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My 1st question is how did you get invited to go? What does your better half think about it? Is she going with you? Is she a jealous person? After you answer those I can tell you what I think about it!
R ya sure, I think going to the Mansion would look great on a Ministry Resume'...It could read something like this. Special Skills: Able to walk through the Playboy Mansion without being tempted. That should land you a Senior Pastor position! LOL!
Yeah, I agree. You shouldn't go. Just tell folks you did! Haha...
and here is my favorite one and it is from my wife...
I kinda think you should go
So how did I get invited to the Playboy Mansion? I was over at a friend's house talking to him about all kinds of things. He is an executive for a renewable energy company and owns another renewable energy company. He truly is the guy who can answer any question you have about alternative fuels. He is doing some fascinating work and I will highlight some of that in later posts. In fact I may start a series of post for Fridays that is totally geared toward fuel, but I digress. My friend has been invited to a party/convention/meet up with the most influential international players of renewable, alternative energy at the Playboy Mansion. His wife is not very keen on going so he asked me if I wanted to go. Business wise this is a huge opportunity for him and his companies and I would simply be going for friendship, accountability, and the opportunity to minister to a group of people who really need it.
Now don't get me wrong. I am a guy just like every other guy. Just because I am a pastor doesn't mean that I check all temptation at the door. I sin just as much as the next person. Do I have a problem with pornography? No. I have people who help keep me accountable to that. Am I tempted to lust? Yes and I believe everyone is tempted.
It comes down to the purpose of the trip doesn't it? I agree with the comment above that Jesus would go to the Playboy Mansion. He hung out with prostitutes and sinners all the time. I also believe that the people from XXXchurch.com would go in a heartbeat. ( If you don't know about XXXchurch.com then go to their site. It's fascinating.)
But what about you... Would you go to the Playboy Mansion? Do you think I should go to the Playboy Mansion? Why or why not?
(at this point I have turned down the offer, but I am reconsidering)