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Was Steve Irwin a Christian?-- sadly, it appears the answer is probably NO! --'Cheyenne Cin'

-P.S. Being a 'nice person' or an 'animal conserver' will not send anyone to heaven. Our GOOD WORKS are as filthy rags, and Jesus (as God) must remove our sins, and we have to accept the redeeming blood of Christ, and believe on Jesus, be born again, indwelled by God the Holy Spirit, read our Bibles (esp. new testament), walk in prayer and fellowhip with the Lord, love and obey, spread the Gospel, good news, etc... if Steve were a Christian, I think he might have indicated that fact, at least TO SOMEONE, somewhere along the line. No Christian likes knowing someone died and went to hell.

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Was Steve Irwin a Christian?

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Christian College in Australia Prays for Family of Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, in Wake of His Tragic Death this Weekend
Louise Heinrich / AH (Sep 5, 2006)

"The world's attention was drawn to Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, both in life and death, and whilst it is not known whether Steve had a personal relationship with Jesus before his death, our prayers are that his wife Terri, and children Bindy and Bob, will come to come to know Jesus in a more real and meaningful way, as they face life without their amazing husband and dad."

EDITOR'S NOTE: Certainly, "The Crocodile Hunter" will be sorely missed. While we don't know for sure about his faith, his passion was unmistakable. His zest for living, lack of fear and his pursuit of what he felt was "his purpose" on earth, is something many of God's own people often lack, including yours truly. When I would watch the "Crocodile Hunter" on TV, aside from many laughs, I would always come away with a renewed sense of passion for the things I love, and believe in. It was contagious. I think, perhaps the Lord's disciples felt the same way, after spending an afternoon with Jesus. As we look back on, and honor this man-of-ardent-vision, may we take from his life the same kind of enthusiasm for the life God has given us, and excitement in fulfilling those purposes which the Lord has mapped-out for us. - Aimee Herd, BCN.

Australian correspondent Louise Heinrich, writes on the sudden passing, this weekend, of Steve Irwin, known and loved, around the world, as the Crocodile Hunter. On Sunday, Sept. 4th, Irwin, while filming an underwater sequence on Stingrays, in Queensland, was pierced through the heart, by the barb of a Ray that attacked him. He reportedly died soon after.

Says Heinrich, "Australians and people from around the globe are devastated, as are many of the students at the Glasshouse Country Christian College situated five minutes drive from Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo in Beerwah, where I teach drama and media and also work as a freelance radio and print journalist. It was a real shock as news trickled in about Steve's death."

Heinrich added that the chapel service planned for that morning was perhaps, God-appointed and prophetic as, "Dallas talked to our middle school students about how young people often take greater risks in their youth, thinking that they are invincible, and then they usually reach an age in their late 20's and realize that they are not living life just for themselves but are here on earth for a purpose."

Heinrich said Irwin had mentioned that he believed his purpose was to raise peoples' awareness of the need for wildlife conservation, and to protect wild animals and the "bushland" for generations to come.

"His American wife Terri is known around the area for making surprise visits to local churches bringing her children Bindy and Bob with her," says Heinrich.

"We all hope and pray that Terri's Christian faith will help her cope with the grief and loss, and help guide her children to a deeper understanding of God's grace and mercy in the passing of their much loved husband and Dad."

"The general consensus around Beerwah, where Australia Zoo is situated, is that Steve died doing what he loved best - being around animals in their natural environment."

While many Christians hope that Irwin knew the Lord, Heinrich adds, "The world's attention was drawn to Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, both in life and death and whilst it is not known whether Steve had a personal relationship with Jesus before his death, our prayers are that his wife Terri, and children Bindy and Bob, will come to come to know Jesus in a more real and meaningful way, as they face life without their husband and dad."

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AC 2741
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9/5/2006 6:07 PM

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"our prayers are that his wife Terri, and children Bindy and Bob, will come to come to know Jesus in a more real and meaningful way, as they face life without their husband and dad." corpse feeders. using the death of steve irwin to push christianity? maybe i'm just too cynical?

Anonymous Coward
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9/5/2006 6:09 PM

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"our prayers are that his wife Terri, and children Bindy and Bob, will come to come to know Jesus in a more real and meaningful way, as they face life without their husband and dad." corpse feeders. using the death of steve irwin to push christianity? maybe i'm just too cynical? Quoting: AC 2741

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Last night I searched this out on the net. Got nothing. Yet this morning here was Breaking Christian News and an answer to my question. To the cynical reply, you are in freewill and free to reply that way if you will, just as I am free to post this in the first place. Any Christians replies out there? Our prayers are for the family.

AC 2741
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9/5/2006 6:22 PM

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Last night I searched this out on the net. Got nothing.
Yet this morning here was Breaking Christian News and an answer to my question.

To the cynical reply, you are in freewill and free to reply that way if you will, just as I am free to post this in the first place.

(NOTE: I AM ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE CYNICAL anti-Christian posts here!--"Cheyenne Cin")

Quoting: Terri is 139740

agreed.

Anonymous Coward
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9/5/2006 6:26 PM

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"our prayers are that his wife Terri, and children Bindy and Bob, will come to come to know Jesus in a more real and meaningful way, as they face life without their amazing husband and dad."

corpse feeders.

using the death of steve irwin to push christianity?

maybe i'm just too cynical?

(REPLY: THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH PUSHING CHRISTIANITY, and if this death helps to promote spreading the Gospel, well, HALLELUJAH!--"Cheyenne Cin")

Quoting: AC 2741


Is his name in the Lamb's book of life, if not, let's get him back. Being a good person is not enough. (Actually, we can't get him back, but it DOES SOUND from these answers like Steve is burning in torment in an eternity spent in hell, but of course, only Steve and probably Terri know for sure!-"Cheyenne Cin")

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I don't think it mattered to the stingray what Steve Irwin was.

Anonymous Coward
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9/5/2006 7:10 PM

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Doesn't matter anymore.

Re: Was Steve Irwin a Christian?

"our prayers are that his wife Terri, and children Bindy and Bob, will come to come to know Jesus in a more real and meaningful way, as they face life without their husband and dad."

corpse feeders.

using the death of steve irwin to push christianity?

maybe i'm just too cynical?

Quoting: AC 2741

You're too cynical. The article was written in Inspire magazine, which means that the readers are most likely Christian. Choosing to believe in Christ is a personal decision, not forced upon you by an Imam or muslim cleric gives you the choice of accepting Islam or death.

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he was sanctified by his wife Terri's faith and he said God was helping him

(WE DON'T KNOW THAT TERRI is a Christian or that she was able to reach Steve, even if so, but that could be more promising, both for Steve's eternity and for Terri and the children now!--"Cheyenne Cin")

Ningishiddza
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9/5/2006 7:42 PM

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Americanii-s de vina futu-i in gura sa-i fut

me too
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9/5/2006 7:46 PM

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hhhmmm...an unexpected death...
that was asked of Jesus, about if people were to die at the hands of persecution, or in a sudden accident,,He said,,,,,,repent while you can, or a sudden death would be too late, you would perish.....

Luke 13:1-5
1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners F35 above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

me too

Anonymous Coward
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9/5/2006 8:25 PM


So, when is Irwin going to be beatified? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 132975 Steve was not a Catholic, so NO, he won't be beatified/mummified. FYI, when Robert was born, they had monks give him a blessing, and bless the zoo. Steve believed in God, and accepted others ways of views.

Anonymous Coward
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9/5/2006 8:26 PM

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[Re: guamish1]
#426237 - 09/04/06 07:55 AM

The world is a lesser place with out Steve! I heard the news this arvo, after school that he died from a stingray accident - at first i didnt believe it, but then i heard! Its worse for Aussies, not that i knew him personally or anything, but that Australia lost one of its favourite and most loved Icons! My deepest condolences to the family and kids, i feel sorry for the kids especially - due to the fact his son will never know the character in which he really was! People have to realise that just being a all rounder good person will not get you throught the gates of Heaven, and that if you dont know Christ, you will go down with everyone else! It saddens me to think that if he didn't have a faith, he's in a worse place now then when he was here on earth! HENCE, WE need to let people know Christ's love so they to will not perish! I pray that this is everyones prayer this evening, but not only this evening - throughout their whole life!

Daniel

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[Re: Budderball]
#426239 - 09/04/06 08:05 AM

I'm so sad to hear about Steve Irwin, too!!! Here in the United States, people know him very well. He always made me laugh with his stunts and brave deeds.

I would like to be optimistic, too, about his spiritual life. The article I read said that he married in 1992. Now, I know that cannot tell us for certain exactly what happened to him or where he went. However, I'd say that is a huge clue. I don't know how stardom is in Australia, but here in the U.S., all of our movie stars and celebrities are pretty much spoiled by fame. They don't know Christ and it's obvious as they jump from spouse to spouse, or significant other to significant other. Just based on this one article, we know the Croc Hunter was married since 1992. Most Hollywood marriages only last a few years at best. So I would like to suggest that perhaps his long-lasting marriage is a clue that perhaps the Croc Hunter had a relationship with God that strengthened and preserved his marriage.

I guess the only people who would know for sure, though, would be him and God.

Remember, we really don't know the status of a loved one who dies. It's entirely possible that a person we believed was unsaved might have come to know Christ in his or her final moments and was saved. It's really hard to judge these things. Hence, be comforted and know that there is always hope with God.

I'm going to pray for his wife and children, that they will find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. I'll also pray for Steve Irwin's millions of fans around the globe, and especially for those in Australia.

Christina

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I hope that is what happened! In his final moments of his delicate life, he came to know his creator before he met him!

(DEAR CHRISTINA is subscribing to WISHFUL THINKING- I do know some nice people with longterm marriages that are not Christians, and currently heading for hell if they die. --"Cheyenne Cin"- P.S. I, too, thought of Steve accepting Jesus and salvation in his final moments, but the reality of that, from being barbed and having his chest organs all ripped out, are not very likely. He was busy suffering, trying to gasp for breath, if

conscious at all.)

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#426255 - 09/04/06 09:45 AM

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This is so sad for his family and friends.

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Romans 8:18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later.

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#426295 - 09/04/06 12:23 PM

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its so sad when somepone like him goes, i am praying for his family and hope that his death will do some greater good we are not aware of.

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[Re: EvanG]
#426334 - 09/04/06 02:29 PM

Me and my husband were so sorry to hear this news too. I think though he died doing what he loved, I pray he came to Christ at some point in his life also. This is so very sad

I pray for Terri and children.

YSIC,
Sharon

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#426407 - 09/04/06 07:15 PM

It was the first thing I heard about when I woke up this morning also.

So, so sad!

He was so likeable. He had the greatest personality.

I am praying for Terri and for their children.

So, so sad that their children will grow up now not knowing their Daddy.

I sure do hope that Steve Irwin knew the Lord.

Praying that this tragedy will open eyes and hearts to the Lord...........that people will know that their lives could be taken at any moment.

Such a strange way that he died. I know he did die though doing what he loved working around and with animals.

So, so sad!

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This is such a sad day I didn't want to believe it when my mom was telling me. He was my favourite person on tv

They were playing a taping of him on Lary King Live in 2004 on TV this evening, and in it Steve Irwin said that he believed that God had given him a gift for animals, and that it was his mission to help save endagered species, or generate awareness or something like that. But he did say he believed that God put him on the earth for that reason. I think that is good news, at least he believed that much! Also, his dog Sooey (sp?) died, I think a couple years ago. I think that is another sign, that if God took his doggie to heaven so that he would have someone there to greet him there that he knew. I've decided that it is better to hope that the person is in heaven, than to fear that they are not. We don't know, but we can hope.

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(THIS, TOO, is MY "CLUE", when he mentioned GOD on LARRY KING LIVE- about the best we have as indicator!--"Cheyenne Cin"- P.S. He

also said on an Animal Planet comment, "I was put on earth for...."- P.S.

Did he meet dog Sui in heaven, if he were saved. I doubt it, but that's yet

another issue. Hopefully, his mother was saved and there, but I kind of don't think his family of origin were Christians, either! His father is being 'spokesman' now, and mentioning NOTHING along Christian lines!)

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