tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147287542024-03-13T14:31:46.875-04:00Crying in the WildernessPBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-84930061566779894702015-02-09T15:08:00.002-05:002015-02-09T15:10:16.031-05:002nd Amendment and State of the Union<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;">The
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt;">2<sup>nd</sup>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">The
letter below was sent ot all my reps State and Fed, posted on facebook, sent to
local papers and sent in this email to all my family and friends. Feel free to
share it if you share my feelings. I am frustrated but still believe that my
God (JESUS) is able!!!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">If
you want to let your reps know what you think try this link it is GREAT!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="http://www.usa.gov/Agencies.shtml%23Elected_Officials">http://www.usa.gov/Agencies.shtml#Elected_Officials</a></span></b></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt;">2<sup>nd</sup>
Amendment and State of the Union</span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Dear……</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">I
respectfully request that you read the following and send me your comments. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="http://www.truthandaction.org/largest-felony-civil-disobedience-rally-americas-history/">http://www.truthandaction.org/largest-felony-civil-disobedience-rally-americas-history/</a></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Forgive
me as I rant but I would not be doing this if I did not fear for our Nation and
for the freedoms and safety of my children and grandchildren and great
grandchildren.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">I
never thought at 73 years of age I would be writing anything like this to
someone in our government. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">My
dad served in the USMC and landed on Iwo Jima in Feb of 1945 receiving a Purple
Heart - to protect our nation and our freedoms. I served in the USMCR for the
same purpose. Now I am watching our country and its Constitution go down the
tubes as our so called representatives (most) and our President either do
nothing to protect our God given rights or spend a lot of time trying to figure
out how to placate liberal progressives and Islamic (yes Muslim)
terrorists and their rights. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Wake-up
- you will never be able to meet their evil demands and you will never be safe
as long as they are allowed to think that they can infiltrate our nation
through unprotected and insecure borders. Without some kind of value system
such as the Ten Commandments - everyman will be doing what is right in their
own eyes and we will all weep what they sow. You know who will call the
shots? - those with power, money and influence! Have you ever considered that ,
"Man is basically evil"??? If not just take a few History courses.
All you have to do is read History....DUH!! The Crusades, as evil as they were,
began in 1095 and ended in 1291. Read about them <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/crusades">http://www.history.com/topics/crusades</a>
- you may be enlightened as to why we are again facing Islamic terrorists
around the world.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Why
are you in Washington (Government) anyway.... to represent us and defend our
Constitution or to get rich and smile on TV. Yes I am upset and believe me I am
not the only one. I assure you I will die first before I let some progressive
liberal politician take my guns. This is not a threat, I am a peaceful
patriotic American who loves my Country and my God but unless "We the
people" defend our rights I am afraid that they will not be protected
under this administration and with the representatives (most) that are
currently in Congress.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Don't
you understand that the death rate among all humans including politicians and
patriotic citizens is 100%? Personally, I believe that each of us will be
judged by an all knowing, all powerful, ever present God - if you don't believe
this, then at least consider what freedom means. Our Declaration of Independence
and our Constitution do a GREAT job in explaining it.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Consider
this, I once had a young lady say to me, "Abortion must be ok and right
because the Government approves and will even help me pay for it." </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">As
a leader, one that may be looked to for guidance and as a role model, are you
ready to answer for the example you are providing and the decisions you
are making....cause one day you will.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Let
me stress one more time - I am a frustrated American who firmly believes that
what our Fathers and Forefathers fought and died for is being taken from us as
those we have freely (so far) elected seem to be representing their Political
Parties, their own agenda, their hopes of being reelected, their contributors,
etc. while anyone with any "brains" can see that if something is not
done soon to get back to "One Nation Under God" than we are all going
to be weeping. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Please
don't call me a redneck or Bible thumping idiot...I happen to have a BS, two
Masters Degrees, a PhD in Medical Biochemistry, experience in industry and
leadership as well as being a Pastor of a small rural Church. Please, you
do not have to agree with all I have said but at least consider it. You have
been warned. (Ezekiel 33)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Rev.
Robert J Paquet, PhD</span></b></div>
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<b><b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">From:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The White House
[mailto:noreply-correspondence@whitehouse.gov] <br />
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 04, 2015 5:11 PM<br />
<b>To:</b> bowtie1215@hvc.rr.com<br />
<b>Subject:</b> Response to Your Message</span></b></div>
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it has for more than two centuries, progress comes in fits and starts.
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">
SPIRITUAL
GIFTS</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">FREE
FROM THE HOLY
SPIRIT</span></b> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span style="color: black;">Read 1
Corinthians 12</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span style="color: black;"></span></b><b><span class="passage-display-version"><small> Authorized
(King James)
Version (AKJV)</small></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">
</span><span style="color: #3333ff;"><i><big><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text 1Cor-12-1" id="en-AKJV-28636">"Now concerning spiritual
gifts,
brethren, I
would not have
you ignorant.
</span> <span class="text 1Cor-12-2" id="en-AKJV-28637"><sup class="versenum">2 </sup>Ye
know that ye
were Gentiles,
carried away
unto these
dumb idols,
even as ye
were led. </span>
<span class="text
1Cor-12-3" id="en-AKJV-28638"><sup class="versenum">3 </sup>Wherefore I give you to understand, that
no man
speaking by
the Spirit of
God calleth
Jesus
accursed: and
that no man
can say that
Jesus is the
Lord, but by
the Holy
Ghost...."</span></b></span></big></i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>
<span>Have
you ever asked
yourself, "Why
am I here?
What is my
purpose in
life?" Do you
know that
you...."...</span></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240">are his workmanship, created in
Christ Jesus
unto good
works, which
God hath
before
ordained that
we should walk
in them...."
(Eph 2:10)</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240">
</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240">
You have been
given "gifts"
by the Holy
Spirit to be
used to
glorify the
Lord and to
perform the
purpose for
which you were
created. No
where in
Scripture are
we told to go
to hire a
pastor, go to
church, expect
him to tell
you what to
do, make him
somehow
accountable
for your
salvation, let
him read God's
word and tell
it to
you.......</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240">
</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240">
We (you) are
the Body of
Christ
expected to be
that part of
the Body that
you were
created for.
If we are
to do
and be what
God created us
for we need to
take up those
duties that He
designed us
for......the
Body of Christ
was never
intended to be
ruled by one
person but to
be a group of
believers
serving one
another,
loving one
another,
helping one
another, -
setting itself
apart from the
world and
focusing on
the things of
God. </span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240">
</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240">
Are you aware?
Do you believe
that if
you..."<sup>...</sup></span></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240"><span class="text
Matt-6-33" id="en-AKJV-23316">
seek ye first
the kingdom of
God, and his
righteousness;
and all these
things shall
be added unto
you." (Matt
6:33).</span></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240"><span class="text
Matt-6-33" id="en-AKJV-23316">
</span></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240"><span class="text
Matt-6-33" id="en-AKJV-23316">
Brothers and
Sisters it is
not about
religion or
denominations
or reading the
right
commentary -
it is about
having a
RELATIONSHIP
with Jesus -
calling Him
Lord and
Saviour and
doing those
things which
He has called
you to do. YOU
are an
unrepeatable
miracle. You
will never be
able to stand
before the
Lord and say,
Let me tell
you what I did
for you." You
are
responsible to
seek His will,
say "YES SIR"
to Him and do
those things
for which you
were made.</span></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240"><span class="text
Matt-6-33" id="en-AKJV-23316">
Read 1
Corinthians
12-14 and sit
quietly befor
the Lord and
listen....you
WILL be amazed
at what He
will reveal to
you.</span></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240"><span class="text
Matt-6-33" id="en-AKJV-23316">
Nuf
Sed....PBob</span></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b><span class="text Eph-2-10" id="en-AKJV-29240"><span class="text
Matt-6-33" id="en-AKJV-23316">
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<b><span style="color: white; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="color: #990000;">INTERESTING CHRISTIAN LINKS CONCERNING SPIRITUAL GIFTS<br />
<span style="color: #000099;"><a href="http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/search/?query=spiritual+gifts">http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/search/?query=spiritual+gifts</a><br />
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<big><big><span style="color: #ffcc66;"><a href="http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/what-are-gifts-of-the-spirit-a-bible-study/"><b>http://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/what-are-gifts-of-the-spirit-a-bible-study/</b></a><br />
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<span class="140103520-19062013"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">T<span style="font-size: large;">HE</span> POSITION OF THE <span style="font-size: large;">ARCHDIOCESE</span> OF NEW YORK <span style="font-size: large;">REGARDING</span> GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOM<span style="font-size: large;">O</span></span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"></span></b></span><span class="140103520-19062013"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></span></b></span></span><b> </b></h2>
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<span class="140103520-19062013"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>“Jesus
Christ lived in the midst of his enemies. At the end all his disciples deserted
him. On the Cross he was utterly alone, surrounded by evildoers and mockers. For
this cause he had come, to bring peace to the enemies of God. So the Christian,
too, belongs not in the seclusion of a cloistered life but in the thick of foes.
There is his commission, his work. 'The kingdom is to be in the midst of your
enemies. And he who will not suffer this does not want to be of the Kingdom of
Christ; he wants to be among friends, to sit among roses and lilies, not with
the bad people but the devout people. O you blasphemers and betrayers of Christ!
If Christ had done what you are doing who would ever have been spared'
(Luther).” <br />― </b></span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/29333.Dietrich_Bonhoeffer"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dietrich Bonhoeffer</b></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>,
<i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/168889">Life Together: The
Classic Exploration of Faith in Community</a> </i></b></span></span></div>
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<div>
<span class="140103520-19062013"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Below is a copy of a
letter I sent to Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York a few weeks ago
regarding the position Gov </b></span></span><span class="140103520-19062013"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Cuomo of New York has taken and continues to take on
same sex marriage and abortion. The letter included various relevant articles.
</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="140103520-19062013"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Today, June 19, 2013 I
received the Cardinal's response. I am quite disappointed in the response. I
certainly respect his position within the Roman Catholic Church but find it very
difficult to agree with his response. It would seem to me that the role of the
Church should be to stand for righteousness regardless of the
consequences.</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="140103520-19062013"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Please pray for both
Cardinal Dolan and Gov </b></span></span><span class="140103520-19062013"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Cuomo that their hearts would be open to the Holy Spirit.
</b></span></span></div>
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<div>
<span class="140103520-19062013"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">The Cardinal's response
follows my letter.</span></b></span></div>
<div>
<span class="140103520-19062013"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Nuf
Sed,</b></span></span></div>
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<span class="140103520-19062013"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>PBob</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Rev. Robert J Paquet, PhD</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">PO
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<span style="color: black;">Callicoon
Center</span><span style="color: black;">, NY</span><span style="color: black;"></span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">12724</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">Email: bowtie1215@hvc.rr.com</span></h4>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><br /><b>His Eminence</b></span></b><span style="color: black;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;">Timothy Cardinal Dolan</span></b><b><span style="color: black;"><br /><b>Archbishop of New York</b></span></b><span style="color: black;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Archdiocese of New York</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">1011 1<sup>st</sup>
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<span style="color: black;">Office of the Cardinal</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">New
York</span><span style="color: black;">, NY 10022</span><span style="color: black;"></span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">Note: The following letter has been
posted on FaceBook not to embarrass you but to encourage others to voice their
thoughts. My prayer is that you would seek the Holy Spirit for
TRUTH.</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">Your Eminence,</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"> </span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">I find it very difficult to write this as I sense that you
are a man of God. I am a retired Pastor and a believer in Jesus Christ as my
Lord and Savior. I realize we are living in a very difficult time where many
pressures are put upon us to be “tolerant” and to be “politically correct”.
However, I cannot understand how the Catholic Church can continue to condone the
political agenda of one of its more prominent constituents – Gov. Andrew
Cuomo.</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"> </span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">Have you ever thought that there are many people in this
world who think that if the government approves something that somehow that
makes it right? Even more horrible is the thought that just because a man is in
a prominent position he is somehow exempt from the Commandments of God and the
Church. </span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"> </span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">I respectfully request that the Catholic Church uphold its
own beliefs and excommunicate Gov. Andrew Cuomo.</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"> </span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">I have tried to find out if any discipline has been taken
by the church and it would seem that the answer is NO!</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"> </span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">Again, I want to emphasize my respect for you, your
position and for the Roman Catholic Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, I must, in good conscience, advise you that the decisions
you<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and the Catholic Church make can and
will have eternal effect on individuals that look to people like yourself for
guidance as they work out their Salvation with fear and
trembling.</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"> </span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">Please forgive my preaching but – I have a sermon called
“Three Great Truths” which asks the congregation to consider the following
absolutes – which is not considered politically correct today – NO
ABSOLUTES….</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;">The longer we live the older we
get.</span></span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;">If we live long enough we do not get out of
this alive (Rapture may be the exception)</span></span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: black;">The death rate among all humans including,
Pastors, Cardinals and Politicians is 100%.</span></span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">WHAT IF THE BIBLE IS
TRUE?</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"> </span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">In The Service of Jesus Christ,</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">Respectfully Yours</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;">Pastor Robert J Paquet</span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"> </span></h4>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;"><span class="140103520-19062013"><i><u>NOTE THE ARTICLES I SENT WITH MY LETTER TO
CARDINAL DOLAN FOLLOW HIS RESPONSE BELOW.</u></i></span></span></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">OFFICE OF THE CARDINAL</span></b></span></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">1011
FIRST
AVENUE</span></b></h4>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>NEW YORK</b><b>,
NY 10022</b></span></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">June
14, 2013</span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Year
of Faith</span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">The
Reverend RobertJ. Paquet, Ph.D.</span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Post
Office Box 285</span></b></h4>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Callicoon
Center</b><b>, NY 12724</b></span></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Dear
Father Paquet:</span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank
you most sincerely for your recent letter, together with enclosures. Your
thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated.</span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">You
should know that I treasure your letter inasmuch as I am
rarely</span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">criticized for working too closely with pro-choice elected
officials.</span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Permit me to suggest, Father Paquet, that <i><u>there is a vast
difference between working with elected officials, even those who are Catholic
and take positions contrary to the Church, so that we can, hopefully, accomplish
what we can for the good of the Church<span class="140103520-19062013"> </span></u></i> and, on the other hand, supporting
them. I don’t believe that any Archbishop of New York, yours truly included, has ever
compromised Church teaching to be in good favor with Catholic elected officials
who take positions contrary to their faith.</span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">With
prayerful best wishes, I am,</span></b></h4>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Fraternally in Christ,</span></b></h4>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;">Below are excerpts from
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the internet that are relevant to this
request.</span></h4>
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<a href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/card.-dolan-would-not-suggest-pro-abort-gov.-cuomo-not-a-catholic-in-good-s/"><i><span style="font-family: Arial;">http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/card.-dolan-would-not-suggest-pro-abort-gov.-cuomo-not-a-catholic-in-good-s/</span></i></a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 22pt;"></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 18pt;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial;">Card. Dolan ‘would
not suggest’ pro-abort Gov. Cuomo not a Catholic ‘in good standing’:
archdiocese</span></i></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; text-transform: uppercase;"><b>BY<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b><a href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/author/jjalsevac/"><span style="color: #333333;"><b>JOHN
JALSEVAC</b></span></a></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span dir="ltr"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Fri May 17, 2013
11:42 EST</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;">NEW YORK, May 16,
2013 (<a href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/"><span style="color: #336699;">LifeSiteNews.com</span></a>) – After New York Cardinal
Timothy Dolan<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/nyregion/dolan-presses-cuomo-over-abortion.html?ref=nyregion"><span style="color: #336699;">appeared to suggest</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #336699; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span></span></a>during
a radio interview this week that he may not view pro-abortion Governor Andrew
Cuomo as a Catholic “in good standing,” the archdiocese has issued a statement
saying that this is not the case, and that Dolan's remark was
misunderstood. </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;"><b>“Cardinal
Dolan would not, and did not, suggest the governor might not be a Catholic in
good standing going forward,” archdiocesan spokesman Joseph Zwilling said in a
statement originally sent to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i><span style="font-family: Arial;">New
York Times</span></i>, and forwarded to
LifeSiteNews.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 7.5pt;"><b>Cardinal
Timothy Dolan and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;"><b>Dolan made
the remark during a discussion about Gov. Cuomo’s intention to propose a law to
make abortion less regulated and more accessible. Cuomo announced the initiative
during his<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b><a href="https://www.governor.ny.gov/press/01092013sostranscript"><span style="color: #336699;"><b>State of the State
address</b></span></a><b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in
January, in which he pledged to “protect a woman’s freedom of choice” by
enacting a “Reproductive Health Act." </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;"><b>The
governor added, repeating three times, “Because it is her body, it is her
choice. Because it's her body, it's her choice. Because it's her body, it's her
choice.” </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;"><b>During
this week’s<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b><a href="http://www.talk1300.com/podcast/#Fred%20Dicker%20Live%20from%20the%20State%20Capitol"><span style="color: #336699;"><b>radio interview,</b></span></a><b> the
host of the show, Fred Dicker, asked Cardinal Dolan how Cuomo “could be a leader
on an issue that the Church fundamentally feels so strongly about," namely
abortion, and “still be considered a Catholic in good
standing?”</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt;"><b>“Well, I
don’t mind telling you that’s one of the things the governor and I talk about,”
Cardinal Dolan responded. “And look, he and I have very grave differences. And
this is one of them.”</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 30pt; letter-spacing: -0.4pt;">Andrew
Cuomo’s Brave New 'Roe'<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 7.5pt; letter-spacing: -0.4pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">(30680)</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 30pt; letter-spacing: -0.4pt;"></span></h1>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: normal;">New
York</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: normal;">
State</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: normal;">’s
Catholic governor pushes on-demand abortion legislation that, if enforced, could
put Catholic hospitals and many state-funded ministries out of
business.</span></i></h2>
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more:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/andrew-cuomos-brave-new-roe/#ixzz2VHf44K00"><span style="color: #003399;">http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/andrew-cuomos-brave-new-roe/#ixzz2VHf44K00</span></a></span><b><span style="color: black;"></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.archny.org/news-events/news-press-releases/index.cfm?i=29577"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Statement of the Bishops of New York State on
Abortion Bill</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></a></span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Excommunicate-Governor-Andrew-Cuomo/134391726641305?sk=info">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Excommunicate-Governor-Andrew-Cuomo/134391726641305?sk=info</a><span style="color: black;"></span></h4>
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<span style="color: black;"><b>On the pressing need to cut
off the festering sore named Andrew Cuomo from the Body of Christ, and
excommunicate him from all communion with the faithful of the Catholic
Church</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b>We are Catholics who are fed
up with the toleration of self proclaimed "Catholic" politicians who openly and
defiantly support policies inimical to the Gospel of Christ and the moral
teachings of the Catholic Church. In addition to the deleterious effects of the
policies they support, their continuing toleration as Catholics in good standing
causes scandal among the faithful, who wonder how a pub<span class="textexposedshow">lic figure can brazenly support policies the Faith
condemns as evil, without any effective punishment from the bishops. It is only
the cowardice and corruption of the bishops that have prevented such notorious
sinners from receiving the sentence they deserve. We demand courage and moral
leadership from the authorities of our Church. We demand that such people be
excommunicated and cast into outer darkness until such time as they see fit to
repent of the evil they have embraced.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br /><br /><span class="textexposedshow">This
page is specifically devoted to agitating for the excommunication of New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo. In addition to being a fanatical supporter of the murder
of unborn children, Cuomo is a divorced man living in sin with a concubine named
Sandra Lee. A staunch ally of organized homosexuality, Cuomo was instrumental in
passing the recent legalization of homosexual "marriage" in New York State. Yet the shepherds of our flock have
responded to such provocation with nothing but impotent blog posts and letters
to the editor. The bishops' inaction creates confusion and gives the impression
to Catholics and non-Catholics alike that infanticide, divorce, fornication and
sodomy are perfectly consistent with being a Catholic. We demand that this
disgrace to the Church be excommunicated for the good of the Church and the
benefit of his own soul.</span></b></span></div>
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Adviser: NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Should Be Denied
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<b><span style="color: black;">New York Gov. Andrew
Cuomo and partner Sandra Lee after attending Mass at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception in Albany, NY, on Jan. 2, 2011. (AP
Photo)</span></b></div>
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<b>(CNSNews.com)<span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">– In receiving
communion at a Mass offered by the Roman Catholic bishop of Albany, NY, that
state’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, who supports abortion, gay marriage, and lives
with his girlfriend, committed an “objectively sacrilegious” act that “produces
grave scandal,” according to Dr. Edward Peters, a top expert in Catholic Church
law and a consultant to the highest court at the
Vatican.</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b>Peters specifically cited Cuomo's cohabiting with
Food Network hostess Sandra Lee as "publicly acting in violation of a
fundamental moral expectation of the Church," and that "as long as he persists
in such conduct, he should refrain from taking Holy Communion" and "if he
approaches for Holy Communion, he should be denied the august sacrament in
accord with Canon 915."</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/__P39.HTM"><span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; color: black; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Canon
915</b></span></a><b>, from the Church's Code of Canon Law, says that
persons “who obstinately persist in manifest grave sin, are not to be admitted
to holy communion.”</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b>In addition, based on the news reports of the Mass
and the sermon given by Bp. Howard Hubbard, the bishop’s remarks constituted “a
failure in pastoral care,” said Peters, largely for what the prelate “did not
say, than for what he did say.”</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b>“Bp. Hubbard, faced with a prominent Catholic
leader of whom, it may be fairly said, there are ‘great expectations,’ did not
challenge the governor to begin his reform of the state with a reform of his
person,” said Peters.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b>CNSNews.com spoke by e-mail with<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></b><a href="http://www.canonlaw.info/"><span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; color: black; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><b>Dr.
Peters</b></span></a><b>, who was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI last
year as a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i><span style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt; border-left: windowtext 1pt; border-right: windowtext 1pt; border-top: windowtext 1pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">referendarius</span></i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(consultant) to the Apostolic Signatura, the
Church’s highest administrative tribunal, itself subject only to the Pope and
under the direction of Cardinal Raymond Burke, the archbishop emeritus of St.
Louis, Mo.</b></span></div>
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PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-78999774087186808602013-05-31T18:20:00.001-04:002013-05-31T18:20:30.858-04:00<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">1984 – IS BIG BROTHER HERE YET?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>By Bob Paquet<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>May 31, 2013<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://cryinginthewilderness.org/">Cryinginthewilderness.org</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Satire -</b><b><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"> a
way of using humor to show that someone or something is foolish, weak, bad, etc.<span class="apple-converted-space">: </span>humor that shows the weaknesses or
bad qualities of<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"> a person, government, society, etc.</span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/satire">http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/satire</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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If you are not familiar with the novel “1984” by George Orwell it
is about living under an omnipresent government which watches everyone closely
and persecutes all individualism and independent thinking as thoughtcrimes.
Individuals are subjected to mind control and are expected to think and live
according to the dictates of an elite political party. Right and wrong, good
and bad, and all other rules and regulations are dictated by the government.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sound familiar? As I see, hear, and experience more and more of
the policies of the current government in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region> I am becoming more
and more fearful that we are headed for a government of the party, by the party
and for the party. I must admit, I also am beginning to think like Pontius
Pilate – “What is truth?” Having said this, I will now list characteristics
about me that I believe may cause or have already caused me to be under
surveillance (drones – Google internet - webmail) and perhaps subject to IRS or
Homeland Security scrutiny. <i>(I don’t think I am paranoid – BUT what if my
computer is bugged and Eric H. Holder, Jr. personally signed the authorization).</i>
If you happen to agree with any of this be careful –BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING AND
LISTENING! In fact, your taxes could increase and you may never be able to form
a tax exempt organization, or get into most of the (politically correct)
Universities – and the loss of these benefits are just the top of the iceberg.
Oh, and you may have a problem getting medical care under the Obama Care plan.
Euthanasia may be your only way out. <i>(</i><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Euthanasia</span></span></i><span class="apple-converted-space"><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial;"> </span></i></span><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial;">is illegal in all states of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" title="United States"><span style="color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">United States</span></a>.
Physician aid in dying (PAD), or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_suicide" title="Assisted suicide"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: Arial; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">assisted suicide</span></a></i><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial;">, is legal in the states of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_(U.S._state)" title="Washington (U.S. state)"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: Arial; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Washington</span></a></i><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial;">,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon" title="Oregon"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: Arial; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Oregon</span></a></i><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial;">,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montana" title="Montana"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: Arial;">Montana</span></a></i><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial;">, and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermont" title="Vermont"><span style="background: white; color: #0b0080; font-family: Arial; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Vermont</span></a></i><i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial;">. The key difference between euthanasia and PAD
is who administers the lethal dose of medication</span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;">.) DUH!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>MY DISCLAIMER: <i>(To be safe – I think)<o:p></o:p></i></u></b></div>
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<b><i>(This is a politically incorrect
disclaimer but I like it.)<u><o:p></o:p></u></i></b></div>
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<b>I probably do not agree with everything that anyone has to
say, nor have I ever totally agreed with anyone I have met in life. This
probably includes you. And there probably isn't anyone out there who agrees
with everything I believe or have to say either. I am not your spiritual
father, teacher, and definitely not your Lord or the Holy Spirit, nor am I your
priest (See Matt23:8-10, Heb3:1, 1Peter2:9, etc). If I only referenced sources
that I considered perfect, then I probably wouldn't be able to reference any,
including my own. Now that I have said that, I do believe there is truth to be
found in every teaching I do. It is up to you and the Holy Spirit in you to discern
what is good, and to ponder or reject the rest. So, that is all I have to say
about that, thus ending my disclaimer.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Note: This list is NOT everything I
believe but perhaps<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>the most dangerous from the point of view
of much of our government.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I am a Christian, I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior,
I believe the Bible to be the infallible, inspired Word of God as written not
as interpreted by a multitude of commentators, and (I also thump it on occasion).
I believe that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God not by
reading commentaries. I am a retired <i>(retarded?)</i> 72 year old Pastor and
believe that I have the right to speak in public, to preach any sermon freely <i>(even
about politics)</i> and to teach without fear whatever I believe and/or know that
agrees with my faith and conscience <i>(with respect to just laws and without
hate or malice - even if the church I belong to must give up its tax free
status). </i> I believe that there should
be separation of the government from the church and the church from the
government <i>(that 1<sup>st</sup> Amendment stuff – besides God is the head of
both)</i>. I am educated with a BS, two Masters degrees and a PhD <i>(meaning I
have enough knowledge to realize how little I really know and I am full of BS,
MS and Piled Higher and Deeper) </i>and may be considered to be too intelligent
by BIG BROTHER <i>(thus a threat because I think for myself)</i>. I am a Marine
Corp Veteran <i>(which may be a problem because I have been trained in the use
of firearms and have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution of the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region>)</i>.
I believe in the Bill of Rights and the Constitution of the United Sates <i>(as
written by the Founders of our Nation – not as interpreted by various
individuals and Presidential appointed Supreme Court Justices with various
agendas)</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I legally own firearms <i>(to protect myself and my family from both
individuals and the government- that 2<sup>nd</sup> Amendment stuff)</i>. I
believe that God gave me the rights of Life, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Liberty</st1:city></st1:place> and the Pursuit of Happiness <i>(not
the almighty, all knowing, omniscient, government).</i> I believe I have the
responsibility to live my life, enjoy my liberty, and pursue my happiness
according to my own conscience as long as I do not commit crimes against just
laws and I respect the right of all other individuals to do the same. I believe
that I am responsible for my own welfare (food, clothing, shelter, etc.) and
that I should help those in need. I believe that the government does not owe me
or anyone else a <i>(free ride) </i>a living. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I oppose same sex marriage as I feel strongly about the Biblical
covenant called marriage<i>, (I do not approve but I am tolerant of Civil
Unions that do and should provide the same benefits as being married – the
issue seems to be the word and definition of marriage)</i>. I believe that God
gave each of us free will and He will one day judge how we used it <i>(we each
can choose to live eternity in paradise or in hell – freedom of choice). </i>I
think that Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are for non-homosexual boys and girls, <i>(if
the homosexual community wants to have gay boy scouts and lesbian girl scouts
they can – I do not approve and will not support it and will most likely speak
out against it but I will be tolerant)</i>. I believe that parents are given by
our Creator the responsibility of raising their children and training them not
the state. I believe that the family, a mother (woman) and a father (man) are
the basic unit of society and should remain so. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I believe that most of the terrorism in the world today is a
result of some <i>(crazy – politically incorrect)</i> Islamists who have the
same mental problems <i>(mentally challenged- politically correct)</i> as
someone in the Ku Klux Klan thinking that their god desires for them to conquer
and rule over anyone who does not agree with them and their idea of a god. I will
without hesitation fight to defend myself, my family, my friends and my fellow citizens
and the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States of
America</st1:place></st1:country-region> against any people, race, religion, <i>(including
“christians” who are not “Christians - true followers of Christ and His
teachings in the Holy Scriptures).</i> I do not believe that just because the
government legalizes something that that makes it moral or right, <i>( a lot of
people will go to hell if they think they can use the Nuremburg excuse – I was
just doing what the government said or what I was told to do)</i>. I believe
that in most cases politically incorrect is correct <i>(for example, what is
wrong with saying I have had a gay –happy - same sex, - faithful to my wife - marriage for 50 years or if I want to Dawn my
Gay Apparel at Christmas time I will)</i>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I believe that most of the crimes in the world are committed by
individuals who are mentally challenged <i>(politically correct), </i>believe
there is no judgment (God) after death, believe that their god told them to do
it or just have decided that they want what they want when they want it (lust).
I believe that abortion is the murder of a baby in its mother’s womb and is not
made right because the government says so. I believe that the Ten Commandments
were given to man by God and are not Ten Suggestions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I believe that I have already said too much and without a doubt
created friends and enemies so I will stop with these three absolutes <i>(Absolute
may be a politically incorrect word in our postmodern society)</i>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I believe that there are absolute truths including the following:
1. The longer we stay here the older we get. 2. If you live long enough you
will not get out of this alive <i>(rapture may be an exception to this)</i>. 3.
The death rate in the world for everyone including politicians, Christians,
Islamists, etc. is 100%. WHAT IF THE BIBLE IS TRUE?</div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Some Relevant
Links<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b>Adopted from: </b><b><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.inthebeginning.com/">http://www.inthebeginning.com/</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Download our 80+ free classics<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Get a free copy of 1984<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.planetebook.com/free-ebooks.asp">http://www.planetebook.com/free-ebooks.asp</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Paranoia About Paranoia in American Politics<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1759964540">Does Fear of Government Equal Insanity?<o:p></o:p></a></span></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.fee.org/the_freeman/detail/paranoia-about-paranoia-in-american-politics#axzz2Ucy2WJRo">http://www.fee.org/the_freeman/detail/paranoia-about-paranoia-in-american-politics#axzz2Ucy2WJRo</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycjjM-Win8U&feature=youtu.be">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycjjM-Win8U&feature=youtu.be</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: small;">Euthanasia in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United
States</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></span></span></h1>
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<b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthanasia_in_the_United_States">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthanasia_in_the_United_States</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>CONSTITUTION AND
BILL OF RIGHTS AND PATRIOT ACT<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.scn.org/ccapa/docs-meta.html">http://www.scn.org/ccapa/docs-meta.html</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>THE CONSTUTION
EXPLAINED<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.usconstitution.net/constquick.html">http://www.usconstitution.net/constquick.html</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>TEACHING THE
CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.icivics.org/teachers/subject/constitution-and-bill-rights">http://www.icivics.org/teachers/subject/constitution-and-bill-rights</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Pastors To Challenge IRS Ban On Political
Speech <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">With 'Pulpit Freedom Sunday' (VIDEO</span>)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/pastors-conservative-groups-challenge-irs-pulpit-free-sunday_n_1901080.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/pastors-conservative-groups-challenge-irs-pulpit-free-sunday_n_1901080.html</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;"><a href="http://aclj.org/churches-organizations-/political-speech-non-profit-tax-issues"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Political Speech
& Non Profit Tax Issues</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://aclj.org/churches-organizations-/political-speech-non-profit-tax-issues">http://aclj.org/churches-organizations-/political-speech-non-profit-tax-issues</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>CIVIL LIBERTIES IN
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">AMERICA</st1:country-region></st1:place>:
BIG BROTHER IS GETTING BIGGER<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.globalresearch.ca/civil-liberties-in-america-big-brother-is-getting-bigger/30233">http://www.globalresearch.ca/civil-liberties-in-america-big-brother-is-getting-bigger/30233</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Big Brother takes grip on <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2003/sep/07/usa.humanrights">http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2003/sep/07/usa.humanrights</a><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; text-transform: uppercase;">Big Brother? US
linked to new wave of censorship,<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-63077676549831223612010-08-13T11:11:00.000-04:002010-08-13T11:11:41.653-04:00SHOULD CHRISTIANS VOTE?<b>SHOULD CHRISTIANS VOTE?<br />
</b> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">There seem to be a lot of Christophobics (people who fear Christians) out there. They believe Christians should go to the church, sit in their pews, listen to the preacher preach (nice things of course) and go home, making no attempt to do what Christians are called to do– be light and salt (Mt 5:13-16). They think any attempt to carry out the Great Commission (Mt 28:18-20) should be a crime. Anyone who desires to be a leader should take an oath not to allow any “religious” (read Christian) values cloud his decisions. This could become a reality if “We the people” elect leaders who cater to the sinful nature of man and popular opinion. If the Bible is true, Christians have the responsibility and fortunately the right (so far) to spread that Truth with love (Eph. 4:14-16). Christophobics like to portray Christians as “intolerant” or “hateful”. Christians are called to love people enough to let them know that they may be making decisions with eternal consequences; doing this while respecting the right of others to chose. What is really expected of those who profess to believe the two greatest commandments - love God and love your neighbor (Mt.22:37-40)? When Christians vote there are some issues that they should consider more important than healthcare, social security, the economy, and the war in Iraq. A righteous government exists to promote good and restrain evil (Ro. 13:1-7). Whether we like it or not, government determines morality. Some issues “Christians” should consider are: Godly morals and values, what our children learn in school, marriage, family, God’s law vs. man’s law, and sanctity of human life. Is it possible that God holds Christians responsible to elect leaders who stand for His values? What if the Bible is true?</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">The Real Issues<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-weight: bold;">Vote for: The best debater – the war on terror will be won at the debating table. Vote for: Whoever will provide everything at no cost or sacrifice to you – health care, education, housing, euthanasia, etc. – should we be responsible for our own welfare? Vote for: The one who will increase tax on those who work hard and sacrifice to develop and own a business – no businesses - fewer jobs; we would not have to work. Vote for: The one who will protect your “rights” to – pornography, marriage (group, polygamy, gay), internet porn, violent and intense sexual TV, abortion on demand (paid for), and abortion without parental consent for teens. Vote for: The one who will make sure we are all tolerant and accepting of whatever anyone wants to do - after all there is no absolute truth or right or wrong. Vote for: The one who will protect us from – the Ten Commandments, public prayer, right wing conspiracies, Christians and the Bible. Vote for: The one who will relieve you of responsibility – the government knows best concerning raising children, education, etc. Vote for: The one who will appoint judges who will make the law and interpret the Constitution - congress or the people are not capable. Vote for: The one who will verify everything at a UN, world summit, or public opinion poll - we can’t trust the CIA, FBI, Foreign Intelligence, mass graves, or testimonies of those tortured.<span> </span>Vote for: The one who will make no errors in judgment whose decisions are always correct. Vote for: The one who understands Christophobia (fear of Christians) and will protect us from all the false teachings of the Bible. It was the best of times - it was the worst of times...and “We” the people voted. What if the Bible is true?</div>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-15279168666844050352010-07-07T15:56:00.000-04:002010-07-07T15:56:47.373-04:00SHOCKING DOCUMENTARY - False spirits invade the church - Part 1 - KUNDAL...<object style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/eBpw2oQrvMM/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eBpw2oQrvMM&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eBpw2oQrvMM&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-5417560567211835652010-03-24T20:22:00.000-04:002010-03-24T20:23:17.416-04:00Why Pain and Suffering<h1 style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><big><span style="font-size:+1;"><big>Why Pain and Suffering</big></span></big><o:p></o:p></span></h1> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-weight: bold;">Pain and suffering are a fact of life. Why? Couldn’t God have created us in a place where there was no pain and suffering?<span style=""> </span>He did! Pain and suffering were unknown in the Garden of Eden. <span style="font-size: 9pt;">(Genesis 1:31; 3:17-19)</span> In His sovereignty He created man with a free will – the ability to choose. <i>“But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases.”</i>(<span style="font-size: 9pt;">Psalm</span> <span style="font-size: 9pt;">115:3).</span><span style=""> </span>What an awesome gift!<span style=""> </span>Herein lies the seed of pain and suffering – CHOICE. Choices have consequences. Most of us have questioned our existence, God’s purpose, eternity, etc. God created us for a purpose. <i>“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” </i><span style="font-size: 9pt;">(Ephesians 2:10)</span> We have a purpose and our Father desires to bless us. Whether or not we receive that blessing is our choice. He didn’t create us and hope we would discover how to please Him; He gave us the Bible (the infallible, inspired, authoritative word of God - the Manufacturer’s Handbook) to reveal to us how to make choices. He established spiritual and physical boundaries for us to live by, e.g., natural laws such as the law of gravity and spiritual laws such as the Ten Commandments. If these boundaries are violated the result is pain and suffering for others and ourselves. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-weight: bold;">Consider five reasons for pain and suffering: ME – I can make choices that will cause me (and indirectly others) pain and suffering. Examples: jumping over a cliff, smoking, pornography, sexual immorality, gambling, laziness, etc.<span style=""> </span>2. OTHERS – others make choices that may cause you pain and suffering. Examples: murder, abortion, adultery, stealing, gossip, slander, anger, etc. 3. SIN – because of man’s disobedience the Bible tells us that all of creation is in turmoil. Examples: earthquakes, tornados, disease, mutations, etc. <span style="font-size: 9pt;">(Romans 8:18-22) </span>4. SATAN – He goes about like a roaring lion seeking whom he can devour <span style="font-size: 9pt;">(1 Peter 5:8).</span> He has come to steal, kill and destroy <span style="font-size: 9pt;">(John 10:10).</span> 5. GOD – <i>“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those He loves, and punishes everyone He accepts as a son.”</i> <span style="font-size: 9pt;">(Hebrews 12:4b-6). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; font-weight: bold;">Living with freedom of choice requires discipline as well as the understanding that we alone are responsible for our choices.<span style=""> </span>With every choice there is a consequence – good or bad, they go hand in hand. Remember the Law of the Harvest, <i>“ Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap”</i> (Galatians 6:7) </p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Christian counseling encourages individuals to set “boundaries” and make “choices” established by God that will enable them to find the fruit of the Holy Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23) What if the Bible (the Manufacturer’s Handbook) is true?</span>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-66184013989829084862010-03-24T19:45:00.002-04:002010-03-24T20:26:53.502-04:00The Prayer of the Prophet Daniel Adapted for America<style>
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<div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010">I received the attached prayer (also below) from a friend this morning and immediately knew I must forward it to whosoever will hear. I sense the time is short that our nation is about to experience the whole wrath of the Lord. All who profess to know Christ and to be His followers must prepare ourselves and warn those around us. If you are a true follower of Christ please hear and consider the scripture verses cited below. We have been called - there are no others - it is time to put away the traditions and doctrines of man and to unite as His witnesses. It is NOT about denomination, it is not about Commentaries, it is not about feeling good - IT IS ABOUT being light and salt! </span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010">WE ARE THE CALLED OUT ONES THERE ARE NO OTHERS! IF NOT ME WHO? IF NOT NOW WHEN?</span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010">Please prayerfully consider the scripture verses below before the Lord - you have been created for a purpose. (Ephesians 2:10)</span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;"></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><b><u>The Prayer of the Prophet Daniel Adapted for <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> </span></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010">"O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws. We have not listened to your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our Presidents, our politicians and our fathers, and to all the people of the land. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> </span></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010">We have become the most evil abominable and adulterous generation in the history of mankind. We have had your word and Gospel message yet we have turned away from you. We commit every kind of sin known to man: abortion, murder, pornography, adultery, pedophilia, child abuse, drug use, homosexuality and more. Yet we thumb our noses at you and pretend you don’t exist.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> </span></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010">We allow every form of so-called religion into this great nation of yours and then demand that your name be removed from everything. O Lord, we have sinned more than anyone before us.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010">We think in our hearts that you don’t see what we are doing, but you know everything. We are deserving of every judgment you are ready to pour out on us, but we ask you for mercy. All your true believers unite in prayer asking for your mercy upon our land.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> </span></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010">"Lord, you are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame—the men and people of all <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> because of our unfaithfulness to you. O LORD, we and our Presidents, our politicians and our fathers are covered with shame because we have sinned against you. The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him; we have not obeyed the LORD our God or kept the laws he gave us through his servants the prophets. All <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> has transgressed your law and turned away, refusing to obey you.<br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"> "</span>Therefore the curses and sworn judgments written in the Law of Moses, the servant of God, will be poured out on us, because we have sinned against you. You will fulfill the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us great disaster. Under the whole heaven nothing has ever been done like what will be done to <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region>. Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us, yet we have not sought the favor of the LORD our God by turning from our sins and giving attention to your truth. The LORD will not hesitate to bring disaster upon us, for the LORD our God is righteous in everything he does; yet we have not obeyed him. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> </span></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010">"Now, O Lord our God, who brought your people out of Europe with a mighty hand and who made for yourself a name that endures to this day, we have sinned, we have done wrong. O Lord, in keeping with all your righteous acts, turn away your anger and your wrath from <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place>, your people, your holy place. Our sins and the iniquities of our fathers have made <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place> and your people an object of scorn to all those around us. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> </span></span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010">“Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, O Lord, look with favor on your land. Give ear, O God, and hear; open your eyes and see the condition of the country that bears your Name. We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For your sake, O my God, do not delay, because your country and your people bear your Name."</span></span></div><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"></span><br />
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<div align="left" class="OutlookMessageHeader" dir="ltr" lang="en-us"><hr style="height: 2px;" tabindex="-1" /></div><div align="left" class="OutlookMessageHeader" dir="ltr" lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span> </span></span></span><br />
<div align="center" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><b><u>Scriptures to prayerfully consider before the Lord ... </u></b><span class="312202023-24032010"> <b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="center" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="312202023-24032010"><b>by </b> </span><b>PBob</b><span class="312202023-24032010"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="center" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="312202023-24032010"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="center" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><b></b></span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: red;"><span class="557252016-23032010">1. </span>Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;</span> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">That they all may be one; as thou, Father,</span></span> <i><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">art</span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">in me, and I in thee, <b><i><u>that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe</u></i></b> that thou hast sent me.</span></span> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:</span></span> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and <b><i><u>that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.</u></i></b></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">(Joh 17:20-23 KJV)<span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">a. Have you ever considered how the world must view "christianity" today?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">b. Given the emphasis on the traditions of men, commentaries and "church" doctrine - do you think the world sees any real unity?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">c. What do you suppose Jesus meant when He said, "...</span> <b><i><u><span style="color: black;">that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me."?</span></u></i></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: red;"><span class="557252016-23032010">2. </span>Blessed</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><i><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">are</span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><b><i><u><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">Blessed are ye, when</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">men</span></span></u></i></b><i></i><i></i></span><i><u><b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">shall revile you, and persecute</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">you,</span></span></span></b></u></i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><b><i><u><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.</span></span></u></i></b><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><i><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">is</span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;"><b><i><u>Ye are the salt of the earth:</u></i></b> but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;"><b><i><u>Ye are the light of the world.</u></i></b> A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.</span></span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">(Mat 5:10-15 KJV)<span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">a. Do you think that Jesus expected that those who do His will would be rewarded on this earth or persecuted?</span> <span style="color: black;">Perhaps the degree to which you are being persecuted for Him is in direct proportion to your obedience???</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">b. What did Jesus mean by, "Ye are the salt of the earth....Ye are the light of the world..."?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">c. Do you think the "Church" is hidden away behind the walls of a building?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"></div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010">3. </span><b><i><u>Let us not therefore judge one another any more</u></i></b>: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in <i><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">his</span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> brother's way. I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that <i><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">there is</span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him <i><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">it is</span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> unclean. But if thy brother be grieved with <i><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">thy</span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. Let not then your good be evil spoken of: <b><i><u>For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. </u></i></b>For <b><i><u>he that in these things serveth Christ <span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">is</span></span></u></i></b><i></i><i></i></span><i></i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><b><i><u> acceptable to God,</u></i></b> and approved of men. Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">(Rom 14:13-19 KJV)<span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">a. How should we react to those who have different "holy days" or dietary laws or ways of worship? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">b. Did Jesus start any denominations? Insist on any traditions of men? Command us to obey the priest, rabbi, minister, Pope, "church"?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">c. Where does the TRUTH really come from....</span> <span style="color: black;">man? Denominations? Those with doctorates in theology? What does the Word say about the Holy Spirit?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">d. Who is approved of God?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"></div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: red;"><span class="557252016-23032010">4. </span><b><i><u>Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,</u></i></b> and ordained you, that ye should<i><u><b> go and bring forth fruit</b></u></i>, and</span> <i><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">that</span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.</span></span> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">These things I command you, that ye love one another.</span></span> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before</span></span> <i><span style="color: grey;"><span style="color: grey;">it hated</span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">you.</span></span> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;"><b><i><u>If ye were of the world, the world would love his own</u></i></b>: but because ye are not of the world, but <b><i><u>I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you</u></i></b>.</span></span> <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">(Joh 15:16-20 KJV)<span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">a. How much credit do you get for choosing Jesus?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">b. Who gives us our marching orders?</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">c. What do you suppose Jesus meant by "...go and bring forth fruit,..."?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="557252016-23032010"> <span style="color: black;">d. If you do His will how do you expect the world to react? Why?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"><span class="557252016-23032010"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: teal;"><span style="color: teal;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div align="left" class="OutlookMessageHeader" dir="ltr" lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 100%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"></span></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></div><div align="left" class="OutlookMessageHeader" dir="ltr" lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"></span></span> </div><div align="left" class="OutlookMessageHeader" dir="ltr" lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span class="557252016-23032010"></span></span> </div><div align="left" class="OutlookMessageHeader" dir="ltr" lang="en-us"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;"><b>History of this prayer:</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt;"> Everyone is quite familiar with the fact that <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place> is destined for severe judgment from the Lord.<br />
Recently I was reading from the book of Daniel and was reminded of the prayer he was praying in chapter 9 which was near the end of the Babylonian exile. Moved by the Lord to recite this prayer for the <st1:country-region st="on">US</st1:country-region>, I copied it to my computer and made some minor changes such as putting in <st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region> where <st1:city st="on">Jerusalem</st1:city> and <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Israel</st1:place></st1:country-region> are in the original text.<br />
I also added some parts relating to the way <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> is right now. I am not changing the Bible; I am merely taking the prayer of a righteous man and applying it to <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place>. I have attached the prayer to this email and am asking everyone to pray this prayer for <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> as much as possible.<br />
I know some have been told not to pray for <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place> anymore. However, I do feel that this urging to pray came to me from the Lord.<br />
If you feel lead to pray also, fine. If not, ok. I will be praying this prayer daily until something changes drastically in <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place> or until the Lord takes us home via the Rapture or the judgment begins...<br />
Remember the words from 2 Chronicles: If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways and seek my face, then I will hear from heaven and will heal their land."<br />
We don't have much time to pray for this nation as everyone knows.<br />
May 1 is the national day of prayer: I am calling on all to begin now.<br />
Won't you join me and send this to all you know? God Bless, <span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 85%;">David G. Komatz [mailto:dgkomatz@hotmail.com] </span><br />
</span></span></div>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-65714993567732272582010-01-06T21:07:00.012-05:002010-01-12T14:17:02.041-05:00SHOULD CHRISTIANS VOTE<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">There seem to be a lot of Christophobics (people who fear Christians) out there. They believe Christians should go to the church, sit in their pews, listen to the preacher preach (nice things of course) and go home, making no attempt to do what Christians are called to do – be light and salt (Mt 5:13-16). They think any attempt to carry out the Great Commission (Mt 28:18-20) should be a crime. Anyone who desires to be a leader should take an oath not to allow any “religious” (read Christian) values cloud his decisions. This could become a reality if “We the people” elect leaders who cater to the sinful nature of man and popular opinion. If the Bible is true, Christians have the responsibility and fortunately the right (so far) to spread that Truth with love (Eph. 4:14-16). Christophobics like to portray Christians as “intolerant” or “hateful”.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Georgia, 'palatino linotype', Palatino, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ContentBody_PostContent_lblBody" class="BlogPostContent" style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Georgia, 'palatino linotype', Palatino, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ContentBody_PostContent_lblBody" class="BlogPostContent" style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Christians are called to love people enough to let them know that they may be making decisions with eternal consequences; doing this while respecting the right of others to chose. What is really expected of those who profess to believe the two greatest commandments - love God and love your neighbor (Mt.22:37-40)? When Christians vote there are some issues that they should consider more important than healthcare, social security, the economy, and the war in Iraq. A righteous government exists to promote good and restrain evil (Ro. 13:1-7). Whether we like it or not, government determines morality. Some issues “Christians” should consider are: Godly morals and values, what our children learn in school, marriage, family, God’s law vs. man’s law, and sanctity of human life. Is it possible that God holds Christians responsible to elect leaders who stand for His values? What if the Bible is true? I find it interesting that Adolf Hitler proposed two official slogans, "Politics do not belong in the church." and "The church must be separate from the state." </span></span><em style="color:red;"><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">(Ref. "The Nazi Persecution of the Churches, 1933-1945, by John S. Conway)</span></span></em></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Georgia, 'palatino linotype', Palatino, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ContentBody_PostContent_lblBody" class="BlogPostContent" style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><em style="color:red;"><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The Real Issues (Satire)</span></span></span></em></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><em style="color:red;"><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Vote for: The best debater – the war on terror will be won at the debating table. Vote for: Whoever will provide everything at no cost or sacrifice to you – health care, education, housing, euthanasia, etc. – should we be responsible for our own welfare? Vote for: The one who will increase tax on those who work hard and sacrifice to develop and own a business – no businesses - fewer jobs; we would not have to work. Vote for: The one who will protect your “rights” to – pornography, marriage (group, polygamy, gay), internet porn, violent and intense sexual TV, abortion on demand (paid for), and abortion without parental consent for teens. Vote for: The one who will make sure we are all tolerant and accepting of whatever anyone wants to do - after all there is no absolute truth or right or wrong. Vote for: The one who will protect us from – the Ten Commandments, public prayer, right wing conspiracies, Christians and the Bible. Vote for: The one who will relieve you of responsibility – the government knows best concerning raising children, education, etc. Vote for: The one who will appoint judges who will make the law and interpret the Constitution - congress or the people are not capable. Vote for: The one who will verify everything at a UN, world summit, or public opinion poll - we can’t trust the CIA, FBI, Foreign Intelligence, mass graves, or testimonies of those tortured. Vote for: The one who will make no errors in judgment whose decisions are always correct. Vote for: The one who understands Christophobia (fear of Christians) and will protect us from all the false teachings of the Bible. It was the best of times - it was the worst of times...and “We” the people voted. What if the Bible is true?</span></span></span></em></span></div></div>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-4041639343566453912009-12-03T13:59:00.002-05:002009-12-03T14:06:40.995-05:00Where Have All The Values Gone?<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where Have All The Values Gone?</span><br /></div><br />I watched the NYS Senate debate on "same sex marriage" on the internet. Where are we going as a state and a nation? One senator indicated he leaves his Bible at home when he goes to the senate...DUH! Bible, Koran, Talmud, Veda, Tipitaka – if people really believe something do you really think they leave those values home? How many voters put their values aside when they go to the polls? Have we really reached the point where, "Everyone will do what is right in their own eyes?" Why not vote on values? Do we elect people to create moral values? Is there any standard? Each of us must know by now that the interpretation of the Constitution is dependent upon who gets elected to the Supreme Court. If we want to change the constitution why not do it the way our founders intended - amendments approved by the sovereign states. We are in a struggle to determine how we as a nation will exist. "One Nation under God" or "We are no longer a Christian nation." Humanism, Post Modernism, Pluralism, etc. are all great intellectual terms. Is it possible there are no absolutes? Is it ok to euthanize someone because they are old, very sick and do not enjoy the quality of life our government deems necessary? I am frightened - I am afraid - I am concerned for our nation.<br /><br />I believe that each one is given "free will" and can make their own choices - but each one should remember, "Wherever you go there you are!, and, "Choices have consequences." Live however you want but do not expect everyone to agree. Tolerance, Yes! Acceptance, No! Personally I do not expect nor do I want the government legislating morality for me!<br /><br />But what do I know, I'm just a 68 year old born again retired pastor - a Bible thumping, right wing extremist, who is a Marine Corp veteran. I am proud to be an American. I am proud to be a follower of Jesus Christ. I believe in relationship with Jesus not in religion which for the most part is a bunch of manmade rules and regulations to control people. I believe The Scriptures, the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct. I believe in the God given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness without the interference of government. The Separation of Church and state was NEVER intended by our founding fathers. They intended that the state keep its nose out of church business but the the people whether in a church or not would have the freedom to make demands of the government. - DUH!PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-76208614250096601952009-05-31T17:34:00.001-04:002009-05-31T17:37:00.717-04:00Are You A Christian?I am becoming more and more concerned - this morning I preached on "Do you want to soar like and Eagle or quack like a duck". I emphasized the need for Christians to start being Christians - light and salt - witnesses - sound the alarmers - those crying out - etc. We can NO LONGER go to church, listen to the preacher preach and go home - we MUST understand the meaning of being His witnesses - and it is not sitting on the fence - luke warm - because HE WILL SPEW US OUT OF HIS MOUTH! We will WEEP what we sow. (Consider Galatians 6:7-10).<br />We MUST not be ashamed of the Gospel - we MUST die to self - we MUST get serious as to our calling before it is to late. He has set us apart - made us His priests - allowed us to enter into His Holy of Holy - washed us in the blood of the Lamb - made us citizens of His Kingdom! (Read Ephesians 1)<br />It's time we woke up and realized that we are no longer citizens of this world but are pilgrims passing through - We are His called out ones with a commission to bring the Gospel of the Kingdom to a dying world. Hear me as I say this - YOU ARE EITHER A CHRISTIAN (a follower of Christ) or YOU ARE PLAYING GAMES. IF YOU THINK ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO CHURCH - HIRE AND PAY A PREACHER AND MAKE SURE YOU AND YOURS ARE SAFE FROM PERSECUTION - THEN WAKEUP! We will be persecuted, we will be ridiculed, we will be punished, laughed at called names, etc. If none of this happening to you perhaps you need to examine your commitment to Christ - is it real or convenient???<br /> <br />As you read the article below ask the Holy Spirit to show you how you must respond.... How will this affect our children? What values are we PAYING the government to teach our youth? Will we have any responsibility before God if we allow our youth to be "brain washed into believing that abortion is OK - gay marriage is ok - homosexuality is OK - denying God is OK - pedophilia is OK - (if the government approves and is using our money to promote these abominations it must be right - WRONG! Taking a stand for Christ is not going to be easy but do we really have a choice....<br /> <br />Father, I ask in the name of Jesus that you do whatever you must do to get the attention of those whom you have called that we might have the courage to be your witnesses - to be light in the darkness - to be salt in a rotten world. Father - GET OUR ATTENTION! In the name of Jesus.<br /> <br />Nuf Sed<br />PBob<br />Amen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />http://www.libertynewsonline.com/<br /> <br />USA :: Education :: Print this Article<br />Gay Activist Named Asst. Deputy Secretary at the US Dept. of Education<br />05-31-2009 4:07 pm - Bob Unruh - WorldNetDaily<br />The founder of the homosexual activist group GLSEN, which promotes homosexual clubs in high schools, middle schools and grade schools and is the driving force behind the annual "Day of Silence" celebration of homosexuality in many districts, has been handed a federal appointment where he will be responsible for overseeing "safety" in the nation's public schools. <br /><br />Linda Harvey of Mission America, which educates people on anti-Christian trends in the nation, said it is nothing more than a "tragedy" for an open homosexual who has "had an enormously detrimental impact on the climate in our schools" to be in such a position. <br /><br />The appointment of Kevin Jennings was posted – with little fanfare – on a government list of federal jobs recently. He was named by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to be the Assistant Deputy Secretary in the Office of Safe Schools. <br /><br />He previously worked to raise money for the presidential campaign for President Obama. <br /><br />In the new post, he'll be working on "safe schools" programs for educational institutions nationwide, said Harvey. <br /><br />"In his own writings and books listed on the GLSEN [Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network] Website, I've reported, Kevin Jennings has given tacit nods of approval to sex between young teens and adults," Harvey told WND. "In addition to that, the writings and books, many of which I've read and are incredibly graphic, seem to normalize early teen same-sex sexual behaviors." <br /><br />"It is unconscionable. This is educational malpractice and child corruption," she said. <br /><br />On Jennings' own website, a biographical sketch talks about how his work as an activist started when he used a school assembly in a district where he was a teacher to announce his homosexuality. <br /><br />He soon started the GLSEN activist group and, the report said, "has spent the last 12 years building GLSEN into a national organization at the forefront of a bold movement that now works with over 3,000 Gay-Straight Alliances." <br /><br />But a blogger who calls himself Beetle Blogger cited another statement from Jennings about his early promotion of homosexuality in schools. <br /><br />The blogger quoted Jennings saying, "We immediately seized upon the opponent's calling card – safety – and explained how homophobia represents a threats to students' safety by creating a climate where violence, name-calling, health problems, and suicide are common. Titling our report, 'Making Schools Safe for Gay and Lesbian Youth,' we automatically threw our opponents onto the defensive and stole their best line of attack. This … short-circuited their arguments and left them back-peddling from day one." <br /><br />Harvey said the appointment really is not surprising, given the pro-homosexual position adopted by Obama and Jennings' fund-raising for the Democrat. <br /><br />But she warned when "safe" is combined with "LGBT" as is happening at the federal agency, "What you have is the silencing of any conservative opinion. That's what they consider safety." <br /><br />"This is an outrageous 'in-your-face, take this, we don't care about your version of safety' for kids," she said. <br /><br />She also cited the introduction in Congress of H.R. 2262 by U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., which is "to amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act" to include pro-homosexual language that could use the issue of bullying to force indoctrination sessions for both students and teachers. <br /><br />The proposed training would relate to "real or perceived" sexual orientation and gender identity, she said. <br /><br />"How does this work? Well, let's look at an example from a state that already passed a similar law. In Iowa, teachers in some school districts endure the most outrageous in-service training imaginable. The Council Bluffs, Iowa, school district, Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13, gives a two-day teacher training course called 'How to Make My Classroom Safe for LGBT Students.' As part of the training, 'Videos will be used from Anderson Cooper 360, 'Will & Grace,' and several popular film segments like 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'Latter Days,''" Harvey said. <br /><br />"This man's work and his agenda are exactly why we've seen the radical pro-homosexuality curriculum pushed across California. He is now more strongly positioned to implement his agenda nationwide," said Karen England, executive director of Capitol Resource Institute. <br /><br />In Duncan's announcement appointing Jennings, he said GLSEN "works to make schools safe for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity."PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-42141583546697728582009-05-01T18:50:00.000-04:002009-05-01T18:51:11.573-04:00<script type="text/javascript" src="http://cdn.widgetserver.com/syndication/subscriber/InsertWidget.js"></script><script>if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('04da1d9a-25cd-42fa-a41f-6d5d5e907fe2');</script><noscript>Get the <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/f2a-faith2action">f2a-call2action</a> widget and many other <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com/">great free widgets</a> at <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com">Widgetbox</a>!</noscript>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-379665459426717022009-04-17T20:45:00.000-04:002009-04-17T20:48:22.481-04:00Gay Marriage - Letter To Gov Paterson of NY<p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><strong><b><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:180%;color:#7f0000;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; color: rgb(127, 0, 0); font-size: 18pt;"> Nothing is politically </span></span></b></strong><strong><b><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:180%;color:maroon;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; color: maroon; font-size: 18pt;">right </span></span></b></strong><strong><b><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:180%;color:#7f0000;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; color: rgb(127, 0, 0); font-size: 18pt;">that is morally wrong<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:180%;color:#7f0000;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; color: rgb(127, 0, 0); font-size: 18pt;">(Carved on the ceiling of the Missouri Senate Chamber.)</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal" align="center"><b><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;">Open Letter to Gov Paterson<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So you have finally decided to make marriage a civil right. Who died and made you God? Perhaps you agree with our President that we are no longer a Christian nation? Well, I got good news and bad news for you. The good news is you have been given by your CREATOR the gift of free will and can make choices as YOUR conscience dictates – the bad news – choices have both temporary and eternal consequences. There are still many of us (who also have been given the gift of free will) who hold some truths to be self evident and absolute – that we are endowed by our CREATOR (not the government) with certain inalienable rights. There are many who still believe that there is a God and He will reward good and punish evil. Imagine some think that if you live long enough you WILL die – AND THEN THE JUDGEMENT. That said, marriage was instituted by God as a covenant relationship between a man and a woman for (imagine) the procreation, education and protection of children (family). It does not take a whole lot of intelligence to figure out that man and woman were created (not evolved) to have sexual relationships with one another. I should know – I have 4 children, 11 grand children and one great grand child. Besides I have a PhD in Medical Biochemistry and actually studied human anatomy<span style="color:black;"><span style="color: black;"> - DUH</span></span>. I am NOT OPPOSED to each person’s right to make choices I am just against the government or anyone else making me, my children, grandchildren and grand grandchild accept, and pay for life choices that are against our basic Christian beliefs. – AND if any consider me homophobic – I AM NOT – perhaps they are Christophobic. Finally, I firmly believe that our nation WILL WEEP what it is sowing if we continue to make and uphold laws which assume there is no God. If the evolutionist really believes we are nothing more than animals with intelligence than where will the line be drawn – could it turn into a time of BIG BROTHER.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">But – what do I know? I’m just a 67 year old, 210 lb, right wing, prolife, Bible Thumping, Christ following, radical USMC veteran, and retired pastor who was educated in the Dark Ages when people actually believed and were taught that there were absolute truths like: parental rights, God, Heaven, Hell, and that as citizens of these United States we have the right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness without a government guarantee. Imagine believing that our government is of the people, for the people and by the people. Image the stupidity of believing a statement like, “Give me liberty or give me death!” I am sure glad that someone has decided that there is no God and that men should be governed and controlled by men with power, money and influence and great oratory ability. Image if people had real freedom – they might think they have the right to protest – or even have Tea Parties.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-64833332210178023062008-08-22T17:58:00.003-04:002008-08-22T18:07:00.789-04:00WAKEUP CHURCH - LAKELAND REVIVAL<div> </div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><span class="164244920-22082008"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Please Go To The Link Below - An Article Written By Dutch Sheets<br /><a href="http://www.dutchsheets.org/index.cfm">http://www.dutchsheets.org/index.cfm</a><br /></strong></span></span></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="left"><span class="164244920-22082008"><span style="font-size:130%;">I am sending this as I respect and thank God for the ministry of Dutch Sheets. I know some of you were upset with me for sending information about Todd Bentley provided by Andrew Strom. (LIFE AFTER LAKELAND: Sorting Out the Confusion -by J. Lee Grady) Please believe me when I say - I did not do this "lightly". As I have sought the Lord concerning these things I am constantly reminded that many "christians"are sooooooo blind to false teaching and deception - especially in these times. I have read this article by Dutch Sheets and certainly agree with it. </span></span></div> <div align="left"><span class="164244920-22082008"></span> </div> <div align="left"><span class="164244920-22082008"><span style="font-size:130%;">Brothers and Sisters in Christ it is time to WAKEUP and be HIS WITNESSES. We are the light and the salt - chosen and appointed by God to be His representatives. As we move forward I urge each one to prayerfully read Ezekiel 33 and seek the Lord. Finally, I am so hurt by what I hear and see from the world with respect to the "christian" church. Not only can we not walk in unity with the Holy Spirit but we continue to portray to the world disunity and hypocracy - being so concerned with our own denominations and nondenominations - our traditions and doctrine that we have become more and more ineffective in bringing the "message of salvation" to a dying world. </span></span><span class="164244920-22082008"><span style="font-size:130%;">THE CROSS OF CHRIST!</span></span></div> <div align="left"><span class="164244920-22082008"></span> </div> <div align="left"><span class="164244920-22082008"><span style="font-size:130%;">I do not ask that you agree with me - I ask and pray that as followers of Christ and His representatives that we seriously seek the Holy Spirit to reveal to us the truth - forget the commentaries. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God - not by reading commentaries or believing everything that is presented to us by "those who have been trained in cemetery (seminary)". This may sound harsh but so many I know somehow believe if they only do what the priest, pastor, etc. tell them then all will be fine. Each of us is to work out our salvation in fear and trembling. Jesus is the WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE - THE TRUTH IS REVEALED TO US BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. THERE IS NOT OTHER WAY!</span></span></div> <div align="left"><span class="164244920-22082008"><span style="font-size:130%;">Nuf Sed</span></span></div> <div align="center"><span class="164244920-22082008"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><em> John 17: <span class="sup" id="en-NIV-26769">20</span>"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, <span class="sup" id="en-NIV-26770">21</span>that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. <span class="sup" id="en-NIV-26771">22</span>I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: <span class="sup" id="en-NIV-26772">23</span>I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. <span class="sup" id="en-NIV-26773">24</span>"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. <span class="sup" id="en-NIV-26774">25</span>"Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. <span class="sup" id="en-NIV-26775">26</span>I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."</em></strong></span></span></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div><a title="http://www.dutchsheets.org/index.cfm/pageid/263" href="http://www.dutchsheets.org/index.cfm/pageid/263"><strong title="http://www.dutchsheets.org/index.cfm/pageid/263"><span title="http://www.dutchsheets.org/index.cfm/pageid/263" style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></strong></a></div> <div> </div> <div><span class="164244920-22082008"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>A response to my controversial e-mail by John Anderson of Cry Ministry</strong></span></span></div> <div> <div><strong><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >Bob,</span></strong></div> <div><strong></strong> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >Thanks for forwarding the story by Lee Grady. And beloved brother, do not apologize for not wanting to hurt a servant of the Lord: shepherds have their first responsibility to the sheep, to care for them and protect them --- Jesus said to Peter (and us all) three times "Feed my lambs." "Care for my sheep." "Feed my sheep." Shepherds by the way do not to kiss wolves, they kill them, and perhaps die in the process.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >I am also saddened, but I am also very angry in several directions: One, toward the absolutely abominable lack of discernment that continues to reign in the Charismatic world. Esther and I have also said for years that the Charismatic movement would be among the first to embrace the anti-Christ. Biblical exposition of Scripture is virtually non-existent among us --- and I believe that the prospect for biblical revival lies with Spirit-anointed expositors. Enough of this madness.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >While I heartily agree with Lee Grady's analysis, I strongly disagree with one point: I do not believe our problems are because we are hungry for God and are gullible. No, the problem is I don't believe there is a love for the truth among us. My dear friend, the late Derek Prince (with whom I strongly differed over demon possession) warned that we must first love the truth or we will as II Thessalonians 2 says, we will be given up to believe a lie.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >The second way I am angry is at so-called Charismatic leaders like Peter Wagner, Che Ahn, Bill Johnson, and John Arnott, who so strongly endorsed Todd Bentley, and bear deep responsibility before our Lord for their lack of discernment. Years ago I could not agree with the direction of Peter Wagner: the other men I do not really know that well.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >But I am also angry at myself for not being more vocal and outspoken.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >The path of revival will be the path of humility, brokenness, repentance, not flash and dash or as Grady says, "swallow and follow." We will repent of making idols of so-called signs and wonders and power "Christianity," celebrities, methodologies (such as seeker-friendly, purpose-driven, prosperity, motivation, success, etc.)</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >And we as Christian leaders will lead the way in repentance, asking forgiveness of our Lord for not being true shepherds. And then publicly repenting before the Body of Christ and asking their forgiveness for being false shepherds.. This is no time for any of us to try to save face. God will not send true revival if we do this. This is a time to come clean, that is if we are really sincere in wanting biblical revival.The Charismatic movement, sadly, is known by false shepherds.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >Could say more, but must run. Let us stay in touch.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >Oh, and by the way, Esther and I just returned from ministry in Europe last night. And we were continually asked about the things discussed above.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >Much love to you and Gloria. And to others you may be in contact with.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >Joyously,</span></div> <div><strong><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" >John Anderson</span></strong><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" > </span></div> <div> </div><blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid blue; padding-left: 5px; margin-left: 5px;"><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style=";font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;" >Please note that I am sending this e-mail not to hurt a servant of the Lord but to ask each of you to seriously consider seeking the Word of God and the Holy Spirit for discernment - especially in these times. The Bible tells us that the Bereans were noble believers because they studied the Scriptures daily “to see whether these things were so” (Acts 17:11, NASB).</span></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;" >Again please do not be offended but DO study the Word and seek the Holy Spirit for discernment. Please pray for Todd Bentley and his wife and family.</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;" >Ask yourself - if you did not know Jesus as Lord and Savior - if you were not filled with the Holy Spirit and you read about what has taken place would you run out an become a Christian????</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;" >Nuf Sed</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;" >PBob</span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;" >Crying in the Wilderness Ministry<br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="j"> <div class="std"><em>J</em>. <em>Lee Grady</em> is editor of Charisma. To read Charisma’s news story on Todd Bentley’s recent announcement, click here. <b>...</b><br /><span class="a">www.charismanews.com/ </span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">From: REVIVAL List [</span></span><a title="mailto:prophetic@revivalschool.com blocked::mailto:prophetic@revivalschool.com mailto:prophetic@revivalschool.com" href="mailto:prophetic@revivalschool.com" alt="mailto:prophetic@revivalschool.com"><span title="mailto:prophetic@revivalschool.com blocked::mailto:prophetic@revivalschool.com" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >mailto:prophetic@revivalschool.com</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">]<br />Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5:37 PM<br />To: anzac@welovegod.org<br />Subject: [revival] LEE GRADY on THIS WEEK's DISASTER<br /><br /><br />LIFE AFTER LAKELAND: Sorting Out the Confusion -by J. Lee Grady.<br /><br />Todd Bentley’s announcement that his marriage is ending has thrown our movement into a tailspin—and questions need to be answered.<br /><br />It was not supposed to end like this.<br /><br />Evangelist Todd Bentley had heralded the Lakeland revival as the greatest Pentecostal outpouring since Azusa Street. From his stage in a gigantic tent in Florida, Bentley preached to thousands, bringing many of them to the stage for prayer. Many claimed to be healed of deafness, blindness, heart problems, depression and dozens of other conditions in the Lakeland services, which ran for more than 100 consecutive nights. Bentley announced confidently that dozens of people had been raised from the dead during the revival.<br /><br />But this week, a few days after the Canadian preacher announced the end of his visits to Lakeland, he told his staff that his marriage is ending. Without blaming the pace of the revival for Bentley’s personal problems, his board released a public statement saying that he and his wife, Shonnah, are separating. The news shocked Bentley’s adoring fans and saddened those who have questioned his credibility since the Lakeland movement erupted in early April.<br /><br />I’m sad. I’m disappointed. And I’m angry. Here are few of my many, many questions about this fiasco:<br /><br />Why did so many people flock to Lakeland from around the world to rally behind an evangelist who had serious credibility issues from the beginning?<br /><br />To put it bluntly, we’re just plain gullible.<br /><br />From the first week of the Lakeland revival, many discerning Christians raised questions about Bentley’s beliefs and practices.<br />They felt uneasy when he said he talked to an angel in his hotel room. They sensed something amiss when he wore a T-shirt with a skeleton on it. They wondered why a man of God would cover himself with tattoos. They were horrified when they heard him describe how he tackled a man and knocked his tooth out during prayer.<br /><br />But among those who jumped on the Lakeland bandwagon, discernment was discouraged. They were expected to swallow and follow. The message was clear: “This is God. Don’t question.”<br />So before we could all say, “Sheeka Boomba” (as Bentley often prayed from his pulpit), many people went home, prayed for people and shoved them to the floor with reckless abandon, Bentley-style.<br /><br />I blame this lack of discernment, partly, on raw zeal for God. We’re spiritual hungry—which can be a good thing. But sometimes, hungry people will eat anything.<br /><br />Many of us would rather watch a noisy demonstration of miracles, signs and wonders than have a quiet Bible study.. Yet we are faced today with the sad reality that our untempered zeal is a sign of immaturity. Our adolescent craving for the wild and crazy makes us do stupid things. It’s way past time for us to grow up.<br /><br />Why didn’t anyone in Lakeland denounce the favorable comments Bentley made about William Branham?<br /><br />This one baffles me. Branham embraced horrible deception near the end of his ministry... and his strange doctrines are still embraced by a cultlike following today...<br /><br />Why didn’t anyone correct this error from the pulpit? Godly leaders are supposed to protect the sheep from heresy, not spoon feed deception to them. Only God knows how far this poison traveled from Lakeland to take root elsewhere. May God forgive us for allowing His Word to be so flippantly contaminated.<br /><br />A prominent Pentecostal evangelist called me this week after Bentley’s news hit the fan. He said to me: “I’m now convinced that a large segment of the charismatic church will follow the anti-Christ when he shows up because they have no discernment.” Ouch.<br />Hopefully we’ll learn our lesson this time and apply the necessary caution when an imposter shows up.<br /><br />Why did God TV tell people that “any criticism of Todd Bentley is demonic”?<br /><br />This ridiculous statement was actually made on one of God TV’s pre-shows. In fact, the network’s hosts also warned listeners that if they listened to criticism of Bentley, they could lose their healings.<br /><br />This is cultic manipulation at its worst. The Bible tells us that the Bereans were noble believers because they studied the Scriptures daily “to see whether these things were so” (Acts 17:11, NASB).<br />Yet in the case of Lakeland, honest intellectual inquiry was viewed as a sign of weakness. People were expected to jump first and then open their eyes.<br /><br />Just because we believe in the power of the Holy Spirit does not mean we check our brains at the church door. We are commanded to test the spirits. Jesus wants us to love Him with our hearts and our minds.<br /><br />Because of the Lakeland scandal, there may be large numbers of people who feel they’ve been burned by Bentley. Some may give up on church and join the growing ranks of bitter, disenfranchised Christians. Others may suffer total spiritual shipwreck. This could have been avoided if leaders had been more vocal about their objections and urged people to evaluate spiritual experiences through the filter of God’s Word.<br /><br />Why did a group of respected ministers lay hands on Bentley on June 23 and publicly ordain him? Did they know of his personal problems?<br /><br />This controversial ceremony was organized by Peter Wagner, who felt that one of Bentley’s greatest needs was proper spiritual covering. He asked California pastors Che Ahn and Bill Johnson, along with Canadian pastor John Arnott, to lay hands on Bentley and bring him under their care.<br /><br />Bentley certainly needs such covering. No one in ministry today should be out on their own, living in isolation without checks, balances and wise counsel. It was commendable that Wagner reached out to Bentley and that Bentley acknowledged his need for spiritual fathers by agreeing to submit to the process. The question remains, however, whether it was wise to commend Bentley during a televised commissioning service that at times seemed more like a king’s coronation.<br /><br />In hindsight, we can all see that it would have been better to take Bentley into a back room and talk about his personal issues.<br /><br />The Bible tells us that ordination of a minister is a sober responsibility. Paul wrote: “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others”<br />(1 Tim. 5:22). We might be tempted to rush the process, but the apostle warned against fast-tracking ordination—and he said that those who commission a minister who is not ready for the job will bear some of the blame for his failures.<br /><br />I trust that Wagner, Ahn, Johnson and Arnott didn’t know of Bentley’s problems before they ordained him. I am sure they are saddened by the events of this week and are reaching out to Bentley and his wife to promote healing and restoration. But I believe that they, along with Bentley and the owners of God TV, owe the body of Christ a forthright, public apology for thrusting Bentley’s ministry into the spotlight prematurely. (Perhaps such an apology should be aired on God TV.)<br /><br />Can anything good come out of this?<br /><br />That depends on how people respond. If the men assigned to oversee Bentley offer loving but firm correction, and if Bentley responds humbly to the process by stepping out of ministry for a season of rehabilitation, we could witness a healthy case of church discipline play out the way it is supposed to. If all those who were so eager to promote Bentley now rush just as fast to repent for their errors in judgment, then the rest of us could breathe a huge sigh of relief—and the credibility of our movement could be restored.<br /><br />I still believe that God desires to visit our nation in supernatural power. I know He wants to heal multitudes, and I will continue praying for a healing revival to sweep across the United States.<br />But we must contend for the genuine, not an imitation. True revival will be accompanied by brokenness, humility, reverence and repentance—not the arrogance, showmanship and empty hype that often was on display in Lakeland.<br /><br />We are weathering an unprecedented season of moral failure and spiritual compromise in our nation today. I urge everyone in the charismatic world to pray for Bentley; his wife, Shonnah; his three young children; Bentley’s ministry staff; and the men and women who serve as his counselors and advisers. Let’s pray that God will turn this embarrassing debacle into an opportunity for miraculous restoration.<br /><br />~SOURCE: </span><a title="http://www.charismanews.com/ blocked::http://www.charismanews.com/ http://www.charismanews.com/" href="http://www.charismanews.com/" alt="http://www.charismanews.com/"><span title="http://www.charismanews.com/ blocked::http://www.charismanews.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >http://www.charismanews.com/</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">--<br />YES! - You have permission to post these emails to friends or other groups, blogs, boards, etc. Go for it!<br /><br />To subscribe, please send a 'subscribe' email to- prophetic@revivalschool.com<br /><br />See our website and discussion board-<br /></span><a title="http://www.revivalschool.com/ blocked::http://www.revivalschool.com/ http://www.revivalschool.com/" href="http://www.revivalschool.com/" alt="http://www.revivalschool.com/"><span title="http://www.revivalschool.com/ blocked::http://www.revivalschool.com/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >http://www.revivalschool.com</span></a><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">To unsubscribe, send ANY message to: anzac-unsubscribe@welovegod.org<br /><br />To send material for consideration for publication, send to- prophetic@revivalschool.com<br /><br />MODERATOR:<br />Andrew Strom,<br />PO Box 21-904,<br />Henderson,<br />West Auckland 0650,<br />New Zealand.<br /></span><br /></span></span></div></div></blockquote></div>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-64607529627850145402008-01-04T18:50:00.000-05:002008-01-04T19:00:41.734-05:00OUR GOD GIVEN RIGHT TO LIFE - LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" > <span class="984352422-04012008">I received an e-mail which is below my thoughts describing how Prime Minister John Howard of Australia responded to immigrants who <span style="">have no intention of becoming Australians. I went to <a href="http://www.snopes.com/">www.snopes.com</a> and they confirmed the truthfulness of this e-mail. Below are thoughts that came to me as I read this article.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:times new roman;"> <center><span style="font-size:100%;">Muslims Out of Australia!</span></center> <center><span style="font-size:100%;">The URL for this page is <a href="http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/australia.asp">http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/australia.asp</a></span></center> <center><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>Claim:</strong> E-mail quotes statements from Australian government officials about Sharia law and Muslim<span class="984352422-04012008"> </span>extremists.<span class="984352422-04012008"> </span><strong>Status:</strong> <b><i>True.</i></b><br /></span></center><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <div style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px; text-align: justify;" align="left"><strong><em></em></strong> </div> <div align="center"><span class="984352422-04012008"><strong>OUR GOD GIVEN RIGHT TO LIFE - LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS</strong></span></div> <div align="center"><span class="984352422-04012008"><strong>by PBob</strong></span></div> </span><br /></span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:times new roman;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="984352422-04012008">I </span>personally verified that this is true - in fact I sent an e-mail to Prime Minister John Howard and he responded thanking me. I definitely am not against any one coming to our nation - legally - but if <span class="984352422-04012008">they</span> want to come here to force<span class="984352422-04012008"> their</span> religion, etc. on me I will fight back with every lawful tool I have.<span class="984352422-04012008"> </span>In the case of Islam - if they want to live under Sharia Law - leave and go to a place where it is legal and that is want they do.<span class="984352422-04012008"> </span> Personally I feel that way about any religion including Christians who may think God has given them the right to shove their beliefs down anyone's throat. Yes, we have been founded as a nation under Judeo-Christian principles but those based on the Bible (which I believe to be the infallible, revealed word of God to man) not those based on the various interpretations provided by man - denominations, commentaries, etc. Just so all <span class="984352422-04012008">(</span>my friends?<span class="984352422-04012008">)</span> understand - I am and can be provocative, opinionated, etc. but I really do believe that it is not my mission or anyone else's to convict anyone of sin or to be the judge.<span class="984352422-04012008"> That is the function of the Holy spirit and of Jesus. </span> If our nation supports a law contrary to Biblical principles I will disobey it if necessary and I will use every legitimate way to change that law. If I do not succeed - that is not my problem - God will be the final judge. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:times new roman;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Finally, I need to express my own definition of most religion,"A lot of man made rules and regulations to control people." Jesus had a problem with Pharisees and so do I. As a follower of Christ - the bottom line as I see it is:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><em><strong><span class="984352422-04012008">"</span>And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.<span class="984352422-04012008">"</span> </strong></em>(Mat 28:18-20)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;font-family:times new roman;"><span class="828440318-04012008" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 128);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It is</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">my understanding (from the Bible) that this is to be done with LOVE (agape love - 1 Corinthians 13) and that in the process of being His witness I will experience persecution.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify; font-family: times new roman;"><span class="828440318-04012008" style="font-size:100%;"> <p><strong><em><span class="828440318-04012008">"</span>These things I command you, that you love one another. If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated</em></strong><strong><em> you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. But because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you, The servant is not greater than his master. If they have persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they have kept My saying, they will also keep yours. But all these things they will do to you for My name's sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me. </em></strong><span class="828440318-04012008"><strong><em>....<span class="984352422-04012008">"</span></em></strong> and following. (Joh<span class="828440318-04012008">n</span> 15:17-21<span class="828440318-04012008">ff</span>)</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">Any religion or movement that tries to justify it's methods by claiming that God has called them to kill, harm, or cause pain and suffering to others is NOT, in my opinion, following God - they are following their own selfish interests and their political philosophy is mainly - "He with the biggest guns wins." and "I will do what is right in my own eyes." As for me - the God I serve is a Just God, A Merciful God and a Loving God. I will attempt as I am able to serve Him and Him only.</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">When confronted with, "There is no absolute truth." by an individual some years ago<span class="984352422-04012008">,</span> I stated: "I know three absolute truths. 1. The longer you live the older you get and there is nothing you can do about it<span class="984352422-04012008">;</span> 2. If you live long enough you do not get out of this alive<span class="984352422-04012008">;</span> 3. The death rate among all mankind regardless of faith, race, sex, sexual orientation, color, education, money on the bank, color of eyes, etc. is 100%." Then I ask, "WHAT IF THE BIBLE IS TRUE?"<span class="984352422-04012008"> I do not intend nor do I desire to debate, argue or persuade. I have, in my opinion, provided the message - what the individual does with it is now their responsibility. However, I will be available as the Lord leads to answer questions and to be helpful. Relationship is key before I feel I can express all my thoughts and feelings without causing a misunderstanding.</span></span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">Now obviously, there are a lot of areas that we can spend time discussing - tolerance - how to educate our youth - what church to go to - equal rights - same sex marriage - et., etc., etc., Any society that will continue to survive, in my opinion, must set standards and rules to live by. We have been given , by our Creator, the right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness - everyone should have these rights - they are not given by the government and cannot be taken away by the government. If the people choose or allow something other that this than they will WEEP what they have sown.</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">Is it possible to solve all our human issues - I think not. Is is possible to love and respect one another as the Creator intended - YES! The choice is ours. To often we judge others by the law not by grace. None of us really knows what another has experienced or inherited in their lives - we have no real knowledge of what <span class="984352422-04012008">advantages (talents, etc)</span> or problems <span class="984352422-04012008">(pychological, disease or handicap) </span>exist in their lives as a result of nature or nurture.</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">Several years ago I asked God< "Why so much pain and suffering?" It was a time in my life when I was angry with God and thought it would be a good time to talk with Him about it. (By the way - that is as much prayer as burning incense or using King James language!) I believe He revealed the following to me. I can't remember now whether it was something I read or heard in my heart but in any case it made sense to me.</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">WHY PAIN AND SUFFERING? I believe God spoke t<span class="984352422-04012008">he following</span> to me...</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">1. I have <span class="984352422-04012008">created</span> each person<span class="984352422-04012008"> in My image and have given them</span> a free will and h<span class="984352422-04012008">e</span> can make choices. Many cho<span class="984352422-04012008">o</span>se to make choices that will cause them pain and suffering. I allow this. However, I have given my Word to man<span class="984352422-04012008"> to tell him of My desires</span> and I have sent My <span class="984352422-04012008">S</span>on to bear witness of what My will is for them.</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">2. I have given all mankind a free will and they can make choices. Many cho<span class="984352422-04012008">o</span>se to make choices that cause others pain and suffering - even if they do not know them. I <span class="984352422-04012008">also </span>allow this. I will one day judge the choices of all men and will reward or punish them according to their works. For I am God and I sit in the heavens and do whatever I please. (Psalm 115:3)</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">3. I have allowed <span class="984352422-04012008">s</span>atan to test man and bring pain and suffering into the world. <strong><em>"Be sensible and vigilant, because your adversary the</em></strong><strong><em> Devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking someone he may devour; whom firmly resist in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions in the</em></strong><strong><em> world are being completed in your brotherhood.</em></strong> (1Pe 5:8-9<span class="828440318-04012008">ff</span>) I have revealed to all: <strong><em>"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the world's rulers, of the darkness of this age, against spiritual wickedness in high places</em></strong><em></em><strong><em>."</em></strong> <strong>(Eph 6:12).</strong> Know that I have provided my armor for this battle.<strong> "Finally, my brothers, be strong in <i>the</i></strong><strong> Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."</strong> (Eph 6:10-11) (Read also Ephesians 6:13 - 6:20) I also believe (my theology) that satan cannot test anyone who has given his life to the Lord, through repentance and forgiveness,<span class="984352422-04012008"> </span>unless he is allowed to do so for God's purposes. (Read the book of Job Chapter 1) <strong><em>"And Jehovah said to satan, Behold, all that he has is</em></strong><strong><em> in your power. Only do not lay your hand upon him. And satan went forth from the presence of Jehovah."</em></strong> (Job 1:12) As a good and loving Father the Lord chastises and disciplines those whom He loves. <strong><em><span class="828440318-04012008">"</span>My son, do not despise the chastening of Jehovah; nor be weary with His correction; for whom Jehovah loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. </em></strong>(Pro 3:11-12) In my opinion, satan is like a puppet on a string and can only do what God allows him to do - and he does not have the ability to read our minds or hearts.</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">4. I warned and have carried out my justice against man because of His disobedience (sin) against me. </span><span class="828440318-04012008"><span class="828440318-04012008">In Genesis 2:17 God said, <strong><em>"...</em></strong></span><strong><em>but you shall not eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. For in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.</em></strong><span class="828440318-04012008"><strong><em>"</em></strong> The Bible tells us that all of creation is in a turmoil because of sin. <strong><em>For the creation was not willingly subjected to vanity, but because of Him who subjected </em></strong><em><strong>it</strong><strong> on hope that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. And we know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now. </strong></em>(Rom 8:20-22)</span></span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">I have also provided complete restoration as a gift to all men through my son. <strong><span class="828440318-04012008">"</span>For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him. He who believes on Him is not condemned, but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only-begotten Son of God.<span class="828440318-04012008">"</span> </strong>(Joh 3:16-18)</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">God did not create man and the earth so that we could suffer pain and death. He did not intend that there be chaos in creation resulting in <span class="984352422-04012008">disease, </span>hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, etc. He did not intend that the lion would eat the lamb, etc. These things are a result of man's disobedience. Now, I know, some will say that is not fair. It is important to remember that God is Just, He is not fair by man's standards - whatever they are. In fact, that bumper sticker that says, "God Said It - I Believe It - That Settles It" is not quite correct. It should be, "God Said It - That Settles It". Whether you believe it or not really makes no difference.</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">Finally...</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">5. I am the Lord and I sit in the heavens and do whatever I please. (Psalm 115:3) I discipline and chastise those whom I love. I am able to do this in any way I choose - I may allow satan to test you - I may allow other men to test you - I may allow my creation to test you<span class="984352422-04012008"> - I may allow circumstances to test you.</span> I only do this that you might know my love<span class="984352422-04012008">.</span> <span class="984352422-04012008">F</span>or I have revealed to you, <strong><em>"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His</em></strong><strong><em> purpose."</em></strong> (Rom 8:28)</span></p> <p><span class="828440318-04012008">I don't really know how I got into all this but I guess it is one of the advantages of being a retired senior citizen with the option to use my time as I desire - I prefer to think "as the Lord leads" but ...</span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify; font-family: times new roman;"><span class="828440318-04012008" style="font-size:100%;">Nuf Sed</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div face="times new roman" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="828440318-04012008" style="font-size:100%;">PBob</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div face="times new roman" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="828440318-04012008" style="font-size:100%;">Crying in the Wilderness Ministry<br /><br />The e-mail that provoked me to write the above.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div align="left"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><span class="828440318-04012008"> <div align="center"> <a href="http://www.cryinginthewilderness.org/"><img style="border: 0px solid ; width: 468px; height: 60px;" alt="" src="cid:984352422@04012008-2F81" /></a> </div> <div align="center"> <center><strong>Claim:</strong> E-mail quotes statements from Australian government officials about Sharia law and Muslim<span class="984352422-04012008"> </span>extremists.<span class="984352422-04012008"> </span><strong>Status:</strong> <b><i>True.</i></b></center></div> <div align="center"> <center>Muslims Out of Australia!</center> <center><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">The URL for this page is http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/australia.asp</span></center></div></span><span class="828440318-04012008"> <p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> </p><div> </div> <div align="center"><span style="color:black;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I don't know if this is a true transcript but I certainly believe in the principals it conveys</span></span> </div> <div align="center"> <p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><span style="color:black;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you immigrate to a country it is because you wish to live in freedom and make a better</span></span></p></div> <p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="center"><span style="color:black;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">life for your family. We will not stop you from practicing your religious beliefs as long as they do not</span></span></p> <p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="center"><span style="color:black;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">interfere with the countries constitutional rights and laws. Do not come here and try to tell us we should not</span></span></p> <p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="center"><span style="color:black;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">display religious symbols in our schools and other institutions or have the right to prayer, instead you should</span></span></p> <p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="center"><span style="color:black;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ask for the right to display your religious symbols and have the right to your prayers. If you do not wish to </span></span></p> <p style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="center"><span style="color:black;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">live with us in peace and harmony you are free to go and live elsewhere.</span></span></p> <p align="center"><b><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;color:black;" >Prime Minister John Howard - Australia</span></span></b><span style=""><span style=""> </span></span></p><span style="color: rgb(66, 125, 100);"><span style=""> </span></span></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><span class="828440318-04012008"><span style="color: rgb(66, 125, 100);"><span style=""><p> </p></span></span> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to Australia</span></span></b><span style=""> </span><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"> and her Queen at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and his Ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown. Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secular state, and its laws were made by parliament. "If those are not your values, if you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you", he said on National Television</span></span></b><span style=""> </span></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">"I'd be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia : one the Australian law and another Islamic law that is false. If you can't agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and have the opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then, that's a better option", Costello said. </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other country. Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who did not want to accept local values should "clear off. Basically people who don't want to be Australians, and who don't want, to live by Australian values and understand them, well then, they can basically clear off", he said. </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: "IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians." </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">"However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the 'politically correct' crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Australia " "However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand." "This idea of Australia being a multi-cultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. And as Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle." </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">"This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom" </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">"We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!" </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">"Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture." </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">"We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us." </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">"If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go", then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. By all means, keep your culture, but do not force it on others. </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">"This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, </span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'."</span></span></b><span style=""><span style=""> </span></span></p> <p><b><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">"If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted." </span></span></b></p></span></span></div><span style=";font-family:times new roman;font-size:100%;" ><span class="828440318-04012008"> </span></span> <p><br /></p></div>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-74958981696777183282007-06-08T22:34:00.000-04:002007-06-08T22:50:17.556-04:00IS IT NATURE OR NURTURE? WHY (I) WE ACT AS (I) WE DO - PART 1<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">(Bible references are from the King James Version </span></i></b></font><font size="3"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"></span></i></b></font><font size="3"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"></span></i></b></font><font size="3"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"> (KJV),</span></i></b><i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"> <strong>Contemporary English Version (CEV), American Standard Version (ASV), Modern King James Version (MKJV) or Revised Version (RV).<span style=""> </span>The use of a particular version of the Bible or reference to books, websites, etc. should not be considered as an endorsement by the author of all the information contained there.)<o:p></o:p></strong></span></i></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3"><span style="color: black;">I want to make my motivations clear for much of the thinking, writing and ministry that I do. Obviously, these are my opinions and there is not enough space or time for me to try and explain why I feel or believe as I do. Suffice it to say that we are all products of nature and nurture.<a style="" href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: black;">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> <o:p></o:p><br />I believe (nature and nurture) that the Bible is the inspired, authoritative, infallible, inerrant revelation of God to man. I should, however, emphasize that <i style="">“… faith <span style="">cometh</span> by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”</i> <i style="">(Rom 10:17 KJV) </i>not by reading commentaries (nurture).<i style=""> </i>I also believe (nature and nurture) that the truth is not revealed by man, pastors, rabbis, priests, teachers, denominations, churches or religion but by the Holy Spirit.<a style="" href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: black;">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> That bumper sticker that says “God said it – I believe it – That settles it!” should be revised to look like, “God said it – <s style="">I believe it</s> – That settles it!” Whether I or you believe it or not really does not make any difference. In fact, <i style="">“Our God is in the heavens, doing as he chooses.”<span style=""> </span>(Psa 115:3 CEV) </i>In my opinion, (nurture) religion may be defined as “Rules and regulations made by man to control the masses”. Jesus did not emphasize religion – He emphasized relationship with God.<a style="" href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: black;">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><o:p></o:p><br />Man is a unique creation; one could say an "unrepeatable miracle" created in the image of God. To me that means (nurture<a style="" href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: black;">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>) man has abilities that are not necessarily shared by all other creatures on the planet, i.e., emotions, ability to plan and make decisions based on knowledge or desires, etc., the ability to learn, to communicate in multiple ways, to invent, to create..... Man also appears to be unique in his ability to make choices, which are based on motivational stimuli - desires, feelings, knowledge, beliefs, tastes, likes and dislikes, etc. – or perhaps just impulsive. In any case these choices are made either because of our nature (genetics) or nurture (what we have learned or been trained to do).<o:p></o:p></span></font><font size="3"><br /></font><font size="3"><span style="color: black;">My beliefs have been nurtured by my education, experiences, sensory stimulation, etc. while my nature is what I inherited from birth. Given this meager attempt to explain my actions I will now act on my thoughts and try to summarize my rationale for my actions. However, I must be honest and say that sometimes I do foolish things impulsively and often disobey both God and man – <i style="">“All of us have sinned and fallen short of God's glory…”<span style=""> </span>(Rom 3:23 CEV)<o:p></o:p></i><br />Life is a very special gift from God and He desires that we voluntarily submit ourselves to Him. For those who do not know Him or accept His existence as real He has provided evidence which each must choose to either believe or ignore.<a style="" href="#_ftn5" name="_ftnref5" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: black;">[5]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> His plans are revealed in the Gospel of John.<span style=""> </span><i style="">“God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die.<span style=""> </span>(John 3:16 CEV)” </i>and<i style=""> “The Lord isn't slow about keeping his promises, as some people think he is. In fact, God is patient, because he wants everyone to turn from sin and no one to be lost.<span style=""> </span>(2Pe 3:9 CEV)”<o:p></o:p></i><br />Personally I am convicted that it is not my job or mission to save anyone, judge anyone, or convict anyone as to whether their choices are right or wrong – the Holy Spirit will do all of that<a style="" href="#_ftn6" name="_ftnref6" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: black;">[6]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a>. Choice is a wonderful gift and each must use it as they are convicted in their own hearts. I truly desire to show agape love<a style="" href="#_ftn7" name="_ftnref7" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: black;">[7]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> to all men regardless of their beliefs, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, hair color, etc. although I fail miserably on occasion. I also believe, without a shadow of a doubt, that death is inevitable (an absolute) – all WILL die in the flesh. I believe that there is life and death beyond the grave and that all will one day either be in eternal life with God or eternal death with satan – each chooses. Also I believe (nature and nurture) that God is righteous and just and He will judge each one according to their own heart – their desire to be obedient to His commandments <span style=""> </span>– motivations, ambitions, reasons, …<span style=""> </span>respecting both their nature (whether or not they were born that way) and nurture (what they have been taught, experienced or discovered).<o:p></o:p><br /><span style=""></span>It is not my intent to bash, hurt, harm, cause pain, etc. to anyone. My sole purpose is to provide a Biblical World View<a style="" href="#_ftn8" name="_ftnref8" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: black;">[8]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> of life for consideration by those who would listen. <span style=""> </span>I desire to do this because of my beliefs and my desire to save others from eternal damnation. I always try to be tolerant, understanding of others feelings and opinions, respectful of their ideas and thoughts, etc. God is the final judge and the Holy Spirit convicts one of disobedience to God (sin) – not me. I sincerely desire to love God and to love my neighbors (everyone) as myself.<a style="" href="#_ftn9" name="_ftnref9" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: black;">[9]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> If you are offended by what I present I am always willing to listen to your point of view – I may not agree or approve but I will respect and honor your freedom to express it. For me the most important question is, “What if the Bible is true? The final choice of what we do with our lives and how we react to the circumstances around us is made by each of us as we spend our finite lifetime on planet earth. Remember, “Wherever you go – there you are”.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3"><span style="color: black;">In Part 2 I hope to explain the reasons for pain and suffering providing appropriate Biblical references.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3"><span style="color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <div style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><font size="3"><br clear="all"></font> <hr style="height: 3px;" align="left" size="1" width="33%"> <!--[endif]--> <div style="" id="ftn1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3"><a style="" href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[1]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> <span style="font-size: 10pt;">Go to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_versus_nurture">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nature_versus_nurture</a><span style=""> </span><br />for a more comprehensive understanding of these terms.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <div style="" id="ftn2"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3"><a style="" href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[2]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> <i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, <span style="">these</span> shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.”<span style=""> </span>(John 16:1 3 KJV)<o:p></o:p></span></i></font></p> </div> <div style="" id="ftn3"> <p class="MsoFootnoteText"><font size="3"><a style="" href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[3]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> <i><span style="font-family: Arial;">"</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial;">Religion is any specific system of belief about deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, a philosophy of life, and a worldview.<i>"</i></span> For a comprehensive discussion go to <a href="http://www.religioustolerance.org/rel_defn.htm">http://www.religioustolerance.org/rel_defn.htm</a></font></p> </div> <div style="" id="ftn4"> <p class="MsoFootnoteText"><font size="3"><a style="" href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[4]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> I have been adding “nature and/or nurture to emphasize where I believe I got this idea or thought. I will do this no longer.</font></p> </div> <div style="" id="ftn5"> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><font size="3"><a style="" href="#_ftnref5" name="_ftn5" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[5]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <i style="">“For when the nations, who do not have the Law, do by nature the things of the Law, these, not having the Law, are a law unto themselves; some people naturally obey the Law's commands, even though they don't have the Law.<span style=""> </span>(Rom 2:14) This proves that the conscience is like a law written in the human heart. And it will show whether we are forgiven or condemned,” (Rom 2:15 CEV)<o:p></o:p></i></span><br /><i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">“For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness From heaven God shows how angry he is with all the wicked and evil things that sinful people do to crush the truth.<span style=""> </span>(Rom 1:18) They know everything that can be known about God, because God has shown it all to them.<span style=""> </span>(Rom 1:19) God's eternal power and character cannot be seen. But from the beginning of creation, God has shown what these are like by all he has made. That's why those people don't have any excuse.<span style=""> </span>(Rom 1:20) They know about God, but they don't honor him or even thank him. Their thoughts are useless, and their stupid minds are in the dark.<span style=""> </span>(Rom 1:21) They claim to be wise, but they are fools. <o:p></o:p><br /><span style=""></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">(Rom 1:22ff)”(CEV)</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></font></p> </div> <div style="" id="ftn6"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><font size="3"><a style="" href="post-create.g?blogID=14728754#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[6]</span></span></span></span></a><a style="" href="#_ftnref6" name="_ftn6" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span></span></a> <i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.<span style=""> </span>(John 16:7) And he, when he is come, will convict the world in respect of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:<span style=""> </span>(John 16:8) of sin, because they believe not on me;<span style=""> </span>(John 16:9) of righteousness, because I go to the Father, and ye behold me no more;<span style=""> </span>(John 16:10) of judgment, because the prince of this world hath been judged.<span style=""> </span>(John 16:11 KJV) <o:p></o:p></span></i></font></p> </div> <div style="" id="ftn7"> <p class="MsoFootnoteText"><font size="3"><a style="" href="#_ftnref7" name="_ftn7" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[7]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> <b>Noun1.agape</b> - (Greek) love (especially love that is spiritual and selfless in nature) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/agape</font></p> </div> <div style="" id="ftn8"> <p class="MsoFootnoteText"><font size="3"><a style="" href="#_ftnref8" name="_ftn8" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[8]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> For more information on “Biblical World view go<span style=""> </span>to: <a href="http://www.godisforus.com/information/worldview/intro/intro.htm">http://www.godisforus.com/information/worldview/intro/intro.htm</a></font></p> </div> <div style="" id="ftn9"> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><font size="3"><a style="" href="#_ftnref9" name="_ftn9" title=""><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style=""><!--[if !supportFootnotes]--><span class="MsoFootnoteReference"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">[9]</span></span><!--[endif]--></span></span></a> <i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">(Mar 12:28-31 CEV)”One of the teachers of the Law of Moses came up while Jesus and the Sadducees were arguing. When he heard Jesus give a good answer, he asked him, "What is the most important commandment?"<span style=""> </span>Jesus answered, "The most important one says: 'People of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Israel</st1:place></st1:country-region>, you have only one Lord and God. You must love him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.'<span style=""> </span>The second most important commandment says: 'Love others as much as you love yourself.' No other commandment is more important than these."</span></i></font><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoFootnoteText"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> </div>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-4530433200112750392007-06-08T13:06:00.000-04:002007-06-08T14:03:01.372-04:00TOLERANCE YES - APPROVAL NO!<div><div dir="ltr" align="left"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;"> <div align="center"><span class="814404818-21012004"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#7f0000;"><img alt="" src="cid:812215700@01062007-03AC" align="bottom" border="0" hspace="0" /> Nothing is politically </span><span style="color:#800000;">right </span><span style="color:#7f0000;">that is morally wrong.</span></strong></span><span style="color:#7f0000;"><span style="font-size:85%;">(</span><span style="font-size:85%;">Carved on the ceiling of the Missouri Senate Chamber.)</span><span class="812215700-01062007"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;color:#800000;"> </span></span></span></span></span></div> <div align="center"><span class="814404818-21012004"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;"><span style="color:#7f0000;"><span class="812215700-01062007"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">I am publishing on this blog and permission is given to all to distribute or use as the Lord leads as long as the content is not changed. You can add your thoughts but don't change mine! PBob</span></strong></span></span></span></span><span class="814404818-21012004"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#7f0000;"><span class="812215700-01062007"><strong> </strong></span></span></span></span></div> <div align="center"><span class="814404818-21012004"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#7f0000;"><span class="812215700-01062007"><strong></strong></span></span></span></span> </div></span></div><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;color:#800000;"><strong>Politics, it seems to me, for years, or all too long, has been concerned with right or left instead of right or wrong. </strong></span><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS;font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>~Richard Armour</strong></span></span><div><span class="796175223-31052007"></span> </div> <div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="812215700-01062007"><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>299 word version</strong></span> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="812215700-01062007"> </span><strong>TOLERANCE YES - APPROVAL NO!<o:p></o:p></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">The New York State Assembly may soon be considering </span>BILL A8590:</strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><u>An act to amend the domestic relations law, in relation to the ability to marry.</u> </strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style=""> </span>The <i style="">ability to marry</i> is a rather asinine designation – the “<i style="">right to marry one of the same sex”</i> is really what we are talking about.</span></strong><b> </b><span style="">Perhaps it would be to our benefit if the government gave us the <i style="">ability</i> to do what is right in our own eyes<b>. <span style=""> </span></b><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">We live in a country where we have freedom of choice and I respect that, but choices have consequences - if someone wants to live with someone that is their business but DO NOT EXPECT everyone to agree or to pay for their choices. “</span></strong><b>BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: The bill will require additional state expenditures for spousal benefits for those partners of state employees who are not eligible for such benefits under current law.”</b></span><b><i style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> (Direct quote from Bill A8590) </span></i><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">If the people who represent us care what the people think this issue should be brought to a vote by the people and not railroaded into law by the Governor. If the government approves something, that does not make it right. What if there is a higher power or the Bible is true? Love YES - Tolerance YES - Approval NO! How long should those of us who believe in a higher power continue to sit back while our tax money is used to pass laws contrary to our beliefs? Perhaps it’s time to withhold our taxes to the extent that they are used to violate our conscience. We must make a choice between obeying God or man!</span></strong><b> </b><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Nothing is politically right that is morally wrong. Bill A8590 may be read in its entirely at <a title="blocked::http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A8590" href="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A8590"><span title="blocked::http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A8590" style="">http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A8590</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Robert J Paquet, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Crying in the Wilderness Ministry<span class="812215700-01062007"><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="812215700-01062007"></span></span></strong> </p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="812215700-01062007"> <div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;"></span></b> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;"><span class="812215700-01062007">200 word version</span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Nothing is politically right that is morally wrong<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="">The NYS Assembly may soon be considering <b>BILL A8590:</b> <b><u>An act to amend the domestic relations law, in relation to the ability to marry.</u> </b><span style=""> </span>The <i style="">ability to marry</i> is an asinine designation – the “<i style="">right to marry one of the same sex”</i> is what it’s about.<b> </b>What if the government gave us the <i style="">ability</i> to do what is right in our own eyes<b>?<span style=""> </span></b>We have freedom of choice, but choices have consequences - DO NOT EXPECT everyone to agree or pay for your choices. “<b>BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: The bill will require additional state expenditures for spousal benefits for those partners of state employees who are not eligible for such benefits under current law.”<i style=""> (BILL A8590) </i></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="">If those who represent us care what we think, this issue should be brought to a vote by the people and not railroaded into law by the Governor. What if the Bible is true? Love YES - Tolerance YES - Approval NO! Should we who believe in the Bible sit back while our tax money is used to pass laws contrary to our beliefs? Perhaps it’s time to withhold our taxes when they are used to violate our conscience. <a title="blocked::http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A8590" href="http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A8590"><span title="blocked::http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A8590" style="">http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A8590</span></a>.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Robert J Paquet, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Crying in the Wilderness Ministry<span class="812215700-01062007"><span style="color:#800000;"><br /></span></span></span></strong></p></div></span></span></strong></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><br /></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><br /></strong></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span><o:p></o:p></strong></p></div>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-20713768929822823102007-04-05T17:00:00.000-04:002007-04-05T17:28:07.611-04:00What If The Tomb Is Not Empty?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_27o7zXl1igs/RhVpz_zcftI/AAAAAAAAADo/Bp_RecYPP7o/s1600-h/Lord+crying+for+the+world.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 172px;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_27o7zXl1igs/RhVpz_zcftI/AAAAAAAAADo/Bp_RecYPP7o/s400/Lord+crying+for+the+world.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5050058899187334866" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:18;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Times;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="font-family:Times;">The sermon below was given on Easter Sunday 1999 at Hankins Assembly of God. Recently, a claim that the tomb of Jesus had been found was provided to the news media on February 26, 2007 and the Discovery Channel TV aired a special, “The Lost Tomb of Jesus”, on Sunday evening, March 4, 2007.</span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="font-family:Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i style=""><span style="font-family:Times;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Consider the ramifications of this announcement if true …..On the other hand, “What if the Bible is True?”</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:10;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">(All scripture references have been taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION,</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-size:85%;">copyright 1973,1978,1984 by International Bible Society, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, MI 49530)</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" >There has been no greater event in the course of human history than the resurrection of Jesus Christ.<span style=""> </span>For the Bible tells us that the salvation of all men is dependent upon this event.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" >Imagine if the following headlines were broadcast world wide: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><i style=""><span style="font-family:Times;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dateline </span><st1:city style="font-weight: bold;" st="on"><st1:place st="on">Jerusalem</st1:place></st1:city><span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span> </span></i></span><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" ><span style=""> </span>On the eve of the annual celebration of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, the 1 million inhabitants of this city were shocked by the announcement that a body, identified as that of Jesus, was found in a long-neglected tomb just outside the boundary of the city. Rumors have been circulating the last week that a very important discovery was about to be announced. The news, however, </span><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:10;" ><span style="font-size:130%;">far outstrips all of our wildest guesses.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">The initial reaction of Christians here and around the world has been one of astonishment, bewilderment, and defensive disbelief. We will have to wait and see just what effect this discovery will have on the 2,000 year-old religion. To the mind of this unbelieving writer, it appears that Christianity will have to take its place on the same level with other religions of the world. No longer can its followers claim that, unlike other religions, the tomb of its founder is empty. Evidently a 2,000-year-old lie has come to an end.</span><o:p></o:p><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Ref: Illustrations for Biblical Preaching, Green, M.P. (ed.), Baker Book House, <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Grand Rapids</st1:city>, <st1:state st="on">MI</st1:state></st1:place> (1989)</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:10;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Times;">I<span style="font-size:130%;">f this news release were true our faith would be in vain. In 1 Corinthians 15: 14-19, the apostle Paul writes, <i style="">“And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that He raised Christ from the dead. But He did not raise Him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.”</i><o:p></o:p></span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" >The Bible teaches us that it is through Christ, the Son of God, that men have fellowship with the Father.<span style=""> </span>Jesus said,<i style=""> “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’ </i>(John 14:6) In Ephesians 2:8-9 we are reminded, <i style="">“For it is by grace <u>(unmerited favor)</u> you have been saved, through faith - that this not from yourselves, it is the <u>(free) </u>gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.” </i>(Words underlined were added for emphasis)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" >If Christ is not the Son of God; if Christ has not been raised from the dead then we have no hope - we are still dead in our trespasses and sin and our due reward is death.<span style=""> </span>For the Bible says,<i style=""> “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” </i>(Romans 6:23)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" >Easter is a time not only to celebrate and rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; it is a time to rejoice in His triumph over death and the grave. You might say that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the, “Solution to a ‘Grave’ Problem”. The thought of death leaves many people distraught and frustrated as we discover how helpless we really are. A close look at the death rate in our area indicates that it is “one per person”.<span style=""> </span>I say this not to be facetious but to remind us that one day each of us will die.<span style=""> </span>Easter reminds us of our hope - it reminds us that there is life after death - it reminds us that there is one who has gone before. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Times;"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 Corinthians 15:54b-57 provides the comfort we have as Christians concerning death: <i style="">“....Death has been swallowed up in victory. ‘Where, O death is your victory? Where, O death is your sting?’ The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”<span style=""> </span></i>Finally, let us not be deceived for we will all be resurrected. Jesus speaks of a resurrection of life for the believer and a resurrection of judgment for the wicked: <i style="">“Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice and come out - those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned.”</i> (John 5:28-29) What if the Bible is true?</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i style=""><span style="font-family:Times;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Times;">HE HAS RISEN!<span style=""> </span>HE IS ALIVE!<span style=""> </span>HALLELUJAH!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Times;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Times;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><span style="font-family:Times;"><span style=""> </span>Below is the introduction to a recent article which was published on the “Answers In Genesis” website.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><b style=""><span style="font-family:Times;">For additional information go to: <o:p></o:p><br /><a href="http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs2007/0305lost-tomb-review.asp">http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs2007/0305lost-tomb-review.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Times;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Times;font-size:16;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">“Jesus’ tomb found” claim as empty as Jesus’ [real] tomb</span></span><b><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:16;" ><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" >A review of Sunday evening’s television attack on the Resurrection<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" >March 5, 2007 <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" >It’s the latest variation in a long line of lies that started in Matthew 28:11–15: a claim that the tomb—and ossuary (bone box)—of Jesus has been found and, along with it, the ossuaries of other members of Jesus’ family, including His mother Mary and His alleged wife, Mary Magdalene. Over 25 years ago, the bones in the boxes were removed and reburied in unmarked graves, but bone fragments remain in multiple ossuaries—including in that alleged to be Jesus’ coffin.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=";font-family:Times;font-size:130%;" >The implications are staggering to orthodox Christian belief, which is both built and focused on the Resurrection, divinity, and lordship of Jesus (see, in particular, 1 Corinthians 15:1–4, 12–22). If the remains of Jesus have been found (or, more precisely—as we’ll see—remains of the remains of Jesus), our faith is in vain. Thus, like the debate over origins, it is imperative that Christians closely examine and boldly answer the challenge, both to strengthen our own faith and to be ready to “give an answer” to an unbelieving world.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Times;">BOB PAQUET, Ph.D<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:Times;">Crying in the Wilderness Ministry</span></b><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-family:Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-90831930658595015022007-03-08T09:51:00.000-05:002007-03-08T09:53:18.478-05:00Christian Beliefs - Expect Persecution<h2 style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a name="Editing"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Christian Beliefs<o:p></o:p></span></a><span style=""></span></h2> <h2 style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=""><strong style="">“Expect Persecution”<o:p></o:p></strong></span></h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style=""><o:p><em>Note: I will be posting the responses referenced below in the near future.</em></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="">In response to a letter to the editor which I wrote, “Gay Marriage or Civil Union: Is That the Issue”. Recent responses “All or Nothing”, “Tu Quo Que!” , “There’s No Defense for Bigotry”, and “Countering Bigotry”, have suggested a variety of derogatory terms to describe me and the Bible. I want to assure you that I am not intentionally homophobic, racial, prejudiced, bigoted, intolerant, ignorant, etc., human, yes, perfect no! I am certainly not against anyone’s civil rights. I am a sinner saved by the shed Blood of Jesus Christ. <em>“…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…,”</em> (Romans 3:23) I also <em>“….am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes,” </em>(Romans 1:16). It is not my responsibility to convict, (ministry of the Holy Spirit) judge, (ministry of Jesus Christ) or lay a guilt trip (deception of satan) on anyone. However, I will continue to defend, proclaim and preach the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ. My intent is not to harm anyone, but to proclaim what I believe to be truth. <strong style="">What if the Bible is true?</strong> Jesus commanded His disciples to,<em>” Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” </em>(Matthew 28:19-20). I expect that many will be offended and will oppose the Bible and the one proclaiming it (John 15:20; Romans 12:14); that is their choice – civil right. Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. Fortunately, I still have the freedom to proclaim the Gospel in love – not to bash, hate, or coerce (Matt.22: 37-40). In as much as I am able I want to show the love of Jesus Christ to all. <span style="">All have freedom of choice but choice involves consequences. If you really thought that someone was going to jump from a tall building wouldn’t you attempt to stop them? To set the record straight, </span>I believe:<strong> The Scriptures are the inspired, authoritative, infallible Word of God </strong>(2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21);<strong> There is only One True God</strong>–revealed in three persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; <span class="mainbody">Luke 3:22);</span> <strong>In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ</strong>. As God's son Jesus was both human and divine; In<strong> His virgin birth</strong>, (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31; Luke<span class="mainbody"> 1:35); In </span><strong>His sinless life,</strong> (Hebrews 7:26; <span class="mainbody">1 Peter 2:22); In<strong> </strong></span><strong>His miracles,</strong> (Acts 2:22; Acts<span class="mainbody"> 10:38); In<strong> </strong></span><strong>His substitutionary work on the cross,</strong> (1 Corinthians 15:3;<span style=""> </span><span class="mainbody">2 Corinthians 5:21);<span style=""> </span><strong>In </strong></span><strong>His bodily resurrection from the dead,</strong> (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; <span class="mainbody">1 Corinthians 15:4); <strong>In </strong></span><strong>His exaltation to the right hand of God.</strong> (Acts 1:9; Acts 1:11; Acts 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3);<em> </em><strong>That though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin</strong>–ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world, (Genesis 1:26,27; Genesis 2:17; Genesis 3:6; Romans 5:12-19); <strong>Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship with God Through 'Salvation'</strong> - accepting Christ's offer of forgiveness for sin, (Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; Titus 3:5-7); <strong>Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation</strong> and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christ like, ( Ephesians 4:24; Titus 2:12; Romans 6:1-11; Romans 6:13; Romans 8:1,2; Romans 8:13; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:12,13; 1 Peter 1:5) ; <strong>The Church has a Mission</strong> to seek and save all who are lost in sin using love, not hate, bias or bigotry. I believe 'the Church' is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ, (Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15,16); <strong>A Final Judgment Will Take Place</strong> for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire, (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 19:20; Revelation 20:11-15; Revelation 21:8). For additional information on my beliefs go to our website at http://www.cryinginthewilderness.org/.<span style=""> </span>For additional information on what the Bible says about homosexuality visit http://www.sbministries.org/<em>. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. … He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed …”</em>(John 3:16-18). Consider (Ezekiel 3:16-21).<span style=""> </span><strong>What if the Bible is true?</strong></span></p> <strong>If not me who? If not now when? As the Body of Christ and His chosen representatives if we don't bring the message - Who Will????</strong>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-70026184672729168882007-02-22T11:01:00.000-05:002007-02-22T12:20:12.015-05:00WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT GAMBLING<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_27o7zXl1igs/Rd3KzrkysNI/AAAAAAAAADQ/Y7vgUdkrwLc/s1600-h/nothingpoliticallyright.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_27o7zXl1igs/Rd3KzrkysNI/AAAAAAAAADQ/Y7vgUdkrwLc/s400/nothingpoliticallyright.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5034402947689263314" border="0" /></a><br /><b style="">(Ref: What Does God Think About Gambling? By Gene Gregory www.sermoncentral.com)</b> <b style=""><o:p></o:p></b> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Brothers and sisters, we have been chosen to be the light and the salt (Matthew <st1:time hour="17" minute="13" st="on">5:13</st1:time>-16) </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span>– to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. Our message has never been a popular one – but guess what – God has chosen us, He has equipped us, and He will hold us responsible.<span style=""> </span>If not me who? If not now when?<span style=""> </span>Edmund Burke said, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” Rise up good men and do something!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span>Those who would cater to the lusts of the flesh would say “Play Responsibility” – “Have Safe Sex,” “Drink responsibly”.<span style=""> </span>Such warnings – may justify the conscience of those involved in promoting social ills but does little to prevent or heal the harm caused to families, children and communities.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">With gambling so prevalent in our country and our state and perhaps soon to be in <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Sullivan</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place>, it is time we stopped to ask, “What does God think about gambling?”</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">I. GAMBLING IS NOT LOVING OTHERS AS YOURSELF<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Mark 12:28-31 </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><i style="">“And one of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What commandment is the foremost of all?" [29] Jesus answered, "The foremost is, 'Hear, O <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">Israel</st1:country-region></st1:place>! The Lord our God is one Lord; [30] and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' [31] "The second is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jesus commanded us to “Love our neighbors as ourselves.” When you gamble or encourage gambling, you do not love your neighbor as yourself. You are trying to take something from your neighbor, for yourself, and he is getting nothing in return. For you to win at gambling, others must lose.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In addition to the material goods lost, gambling hurts homes and families in many other ways. In areas where casino gambling has been legalized, it has been reported that: </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Gambling plays a part in 1/3 of divorces</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Domestic abuse cases increased over 300% in a 4-year period </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Calls to one Gulf Coast Women’s Center crisis line in <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Florida</st1:state></st1:place> doubled within 3 years after the introduction of Casinos. </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The National Gambling Impact Study Commission reported, <i style="">“Children of compulsive gamblers are often prone to suffer abuse, as well as neglect, as a result of a parental problem or pathological gambling.”<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">After they legalized casino gambling in the state of <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Mississippi</st1:state></st1:place>, pawn shops became the fastest growing business in the state, as people pawned their possessions to pay their gambling debts. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Kansas City</st1:city></st1:place>, the number of pawn shops increased from 4 to 38 after casinos came to the area (Judy Thomas, “Pawnshops, Casinos thrive in KC Market,” The Kansas City Star, August 21, 1995, A1).</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">These are only a few of the devastating statistics.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Can we really say, “I love my neighbor when we are willing to contribute to the legal destruction of his life, the life of his children and family and the corruption of the community in which he lives?</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">What does God think of gambling?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=""> </span>He hates it because it does not show our love to our neighbor.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">II. GAMBLING PREYS ON THE POOR<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Proverbs 14:21 </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><i style="">He who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor. </i><span style=""> </span><i style=""><o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Proverbs 14:31 </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><i style="">He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him. <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Bible makes it very clear that we are not to oppress the poor. Gambling preys on the desperation of the poor: </p> <p class="MsoNormal">According to The National Gambling Impact Study Commission: </p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Those with incomes less than $10,000 spend more on lottery tickets than any other income group.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">On the national average, lottery gamblers with household incomes under $10,000 bet nearly 3 times as much on the lottery as those with incomes of more than $50,000.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">High school dropouts spend 4 times as much as college graduates. </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">When the lottery was introduced in <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Kentucky</st1:state></st1:place>, the stores in one community reported a 17% drop I grocery sales. </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Gambling, and lotteries in particular, are a tax on those who can least afford it. </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">What does God think about gambling?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=""> </span>He hates it, because it preys on the poor.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">III. GAMBLING LEADS CHILDREN ASTRAY<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Luke 17:1-2 </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style=""> </span>“ And He said to His disciples, "It is inevitable that stumbling blocks should come, but woe to him through whom they come! [2] "It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.” <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Bible, God’s Word, says that we have a responsibility to teach children correctly, and that those who lead children astray will pay a terrible price - gambling hurts children.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">George Meldrum of the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems says, “This is the first generation of kids growing up when gambling is legal and available virtually nationwide.”</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The result? </p> <p class="MsoNormal">According to a <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Florida</st1:state></st1:place> high school gambling survey in 1995: </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">90% of all teens surveyed reported gambling at some time in their life. 6.6% of them are already problem or compulsive gamblers. </li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">Nationally, 1 in 10 teenagers have a gambling problem and 1 in 8 college students do.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">What does God think about gambling?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=""> </span>He hates it, because gambling leads children astray.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">WHAT YOU DO SPEAKS SO LOUDLY<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">I CANNOT HEAR WHAT YOU ARE SAYING<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">IV. GAMBLING IS BASED ON GREED AND COVETOUSNESS<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Exodus 20:17 </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style=""> </span>"You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife or his male servant or his female servant or his ox or his donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbor." <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 Tim. 6:9-10 </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span>“<i style="">But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. [10] For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang.” <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Why do people gamble? In a recent national poll, 2/3s of respondents stated that the reason they gamble is to win money. The Apostle Paul specifically warns us about the love of money, and God specifically forbids coveting what others own. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Gambling breaks both of those commands. In addition, gambling also displays a lack of trust in God’s provision and dissatisfaction in what He has already provided.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">What does God think about gambling?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">He hates it because it is a root to other sins and because it shows a lack of trust in Him.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">As Christians, as those called to be light and salt what do you suppose we should do?</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">1. Refuse to gamble</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Isaiah 5:20 </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><i style="">Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style=""> </span>Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness;<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style=""> </span>Who substitute bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">2. Vote against it and let your representatives know how you feel and why</b> According to the Bible the God-ordained purpose of government is to protect the welfare of its citizens and to suppress evil. State-sanctioned gambling does the opposite.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Romans 13:1-5 </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style=""> </span>“ Let every person be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. [2] Therefore he who resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. [3] For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same; [4] for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath upon the one who practices evil. [5] Wherefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake.” <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">3. Pray (talk to the Father) about it<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span>Matthew 18:19 </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style=""> </span>"Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.” <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">What does God think about gambling?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Who has been called to be light and salt?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">If not me who? If not now when?</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="">Is Gambling A Moral Issue?<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Nothing is politically right that is morally wrong.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Carved on the ceiling of the Missouri Senate Chamber</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Democrat (Dec 21) reported that Les Kristt, Secretary of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, “said there were only two issues with gambling; morals and economics.<span style=""> </span>He argued that gambling is no longer a moral issue, as churches and synagogues have long paid their bills through bingo. <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">New York</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">State</st1:placetype></st1:place> has every conceivable lottery game available.” Are we to believe that church and state approval decides morality? With this kind of reasoning we should all approve: abortion, prostitution , gay marriage, violence, sex and profanity on TV, pornography on the Internet, genicide and euthanasia<span style=""> </span>- each of these is approved by some government and/or church. Perhaps another standard should be considered. Just because some church (religion) or a government or the people approve does not mean that God approves. Greed, lust, pride, selfish ambition and envy are often motivators for each of these. If you do not believe in God look at the facts!<span style=""> </span>Countless studies have shown that gambling destroys individuals and families, increases crime, promotes prostitution and drug use and has long lasting harmful effects on children. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure this one out. Check it out - http://www.ncalg.org/; http://laplaza.org/~totem/gam1.html. Perhaps it is time for a class action lawsuit. Are we a society where there is no “right” or “wrong”? Where there is no “truth”?<span style=""> </span>Where everyone does what is right in his own eyes?<span style=""> </span>With freedom comes responsibility. Our representatives are expected to be responsible.<span style=""> </span>“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” ( Edmund Burke)<span style=""> </span>Rise up good men and do something!<span style=""> </span>What if the Bible is true?<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Bob Paquet<br />Crying in the Wilderness Ministry<br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></p>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-1167092126649464562006-12-25T19:15:00.000-05:002007-02-22T10:55:16.055-05:00Gay Marriage or Civil Union is That The Issue?<span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size:16;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:14;">What follows is based on my opinion and my belief that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. Should gays be allowed <i>by law</i> to marry or to join in a civil union? (Semantics?) Has this anything to do with civil rights? Are these the real issues? Gays can and do live together and they can legalize their relationship. It is as illegal to commit a crime or discriminate against a gay person as it is against a heterosexual.<span style=""> </span>Should society legalize this relationship; approve and call it acceptable (right), teach our children it is acceptable (right), and call it intolerant and illegal when contrary opinions are expressed? Should the Bible be outlawed as a hate book because it speaks out against homosexuality? Legally, we can do whatever the laws of man allow us to do. Man cannot make enough laws to control all the possibilities and when he tries “experts” called lawyers can find loopholes and judges can reinterpret what was intended. Of greater importance is the standard by which man makes laws. Hitler made laws, Saddam Hussein made laws – just because something is legal is it therefore right? Does might make right? Each of us has been given the freedom to choose – not by the government but by the Creator, and with each choice we are responsible for the consequences, not only to ourselves but also to others. (“Am I my brother’s keeper?”). The real issue is not the right of gays to marry or civil liberties.<span style=""> </span>The real issue is one of righteousness, values and morality.<span style=""> </span>At one time our nation outlawed abortion and called it murder, discouraged divorce and made it difficult, outlawed sodomy and called it a crime; prostitution was a crime in Nevada, gambling was unconstitutional in New York and Civil Unions were unheard of in Vermont. Man’s laws have changed that..<span style=""> </span>Today we are to believe that truth is relative, freedom of choice is more important than responsibility and the meanings of words may be changed to justify our desires.<span style=""> </span>There is no standard; each man (nation) does what is right in his own eyes (Judges 17:6; Proverbs 16:2). When the laws of man are contrary to the laws of God a choice has to be made by some (Acts 4:18-20). Sadly, I believe we are “weeping and will weep for what we are sowing”. It is not my job (thank God) to force people to believe as I do, or to “bash” anyone. However, as a follower of Jesus Christ, He is my Lord and Savior, I have a responsibility to proclaim the truth of the Gospel in love. I do not hate anyone. I have many gay friends, how they live is their choice. I believe that the greatest commandment is, to love God and to love my neighbor (Matthew 22:37-40). The Bible has some pretty intolerant statements in it. If you have a problem with what it says check with the author. There are a number of Bible verses that speak about homosexuality. Consider these Biblical responses to some arguments for the approval of homosexuality.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;"> (Ref. www.wheregraceabounds.org) </span><b><span style="font-size:14;">God made me gay; for me being gay is not unnatural.</span></b><span style="font-size:14;"> God made us male and female with the intention of people of the opposite gender relating to each other sexually. (Genesis 1:26,27 & 2:18-25). Our "natural" way of being is in direct contrast with God's plan for our lives (Romans 6:19-20, 7:5). It may feel natural and normal to be intimate with the same gender but that does not make it right. </span><b><span style="font-size:14;">The Bible doesn't prohibit homosexual sex.</span></b><span style="font-size:14;"> The Bible specifically prohibits homosexual behavior in both the Old Testament (Leviticus 18:22 & 20:13) and the New Testament (1 Corinthians 6:9, Jude 7, 1 Timothy 1:10, 2 Peter 2:6-8). </span><b><span style="font-size:14;">When Paul listed homosexuality as a sin in his letters he was just borrowing a "vice list" from the culture that he was in. Homosexuality is in this list because the culture of the time prohibited gay relationships, not because God sees it as a sin. </span></b><span style="font-size:14;">In Romans 1:26-27, homosexual behavior (both male and female) is clearly pictured as a sin. This letter was written to the Romans who at least condoned, if not openly accepted, homosexuality; they had no cultural prohibition against gay relationships. In this verse, homosexuality is presented as a form of idolatry that Paul is admonishing the believers from engaging in. Finally, each of us makes his own choices – a gift from our Creator. Just because the Bible says something does not mean you have to do it.<span style=""> </span>Many things are legal in the world that are contrary to the teachings of the Bible. However, we may want to consider our choices in light of the three great truths:</span><span style="font-size:14;"> (1) the longer you live the older you get; (2) if you live long enough you will not get out of this alive; and (3) the death rate among humans regardless of race, nationality, color, sex sexual orientation, religion, education, wealth, etc. is 100%.</span><i><span style="font-size:14;">"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through Him. He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God”.</span></i><span style="font-size:14;"> (John 3:16-18) Consider the ministry given to Ezekiel (Ezekiel 3:16-21).<span style=""> </span>What if the Bible is true? Now you have heard it you are responsible! The choice is yours.<o:p></o:p></span></p>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-1151695613749252112006-06-30T14:47:00.000-04:002006-12-30T03:30:49.166-05:00Morals? Or No Morals?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6001/1342/1600/bobalone2.0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6001/1342/320/bobalone2.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: left;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b style=""><span style="">MORALS OR NO MORALS<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><div style="font-family: times new roman; text-align: left;"> </div><div style="font-family: times new roman; text-align: left;"> </div><div style="font-family: times new roman; text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;">Oral arguments of four same-sex marriage appeals were argued on May 31st before the State of </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><st1:state><st1:place><span style="">New York Court of Appeals</span></st1:place></st1:state></span><span style="font-size:130%;">. Deputy Solicitor General Peter Schiff argued that it's up to the state Legislature, not the courts, to determine whether marriage should be extended to same-sex couples. When asked by the Hon. Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, “We can’t make choices on moral or religious grounds?” He responded, “Absolutely not!” </span><span style="font-size:85%;">(The webcast can be viewed at http://www.nycourts.gov/ctapps/</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">-1hr 42min into the webcast)</span><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">Apparently some of our law make</span><span style="font-size:130%;">rs believe in <i>Ethical relativism</i> <i style="">- that when two individuals or two cultures disagree on their moral views of an act, both can be right.</i> <span style=""> </span>The post-modern ethic which teaches “there are no absolute truths” and “there is no right or wrong” is upon us. <i style="">“In those days...; every man did what was right in his own eyes.”</i> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">(Judges 17:6)</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> <i style="">“There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.”</i> </span><span style="font-size:130%;">(Proverbs 14:12) <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">In the words of <span class="text">Alan</span> Charles Raul<span class="text"> in, </span><i style="">“How legalizing gay marriage undermines society's morals”</i> </span><span style="font-size:85%;">(<span class="text">http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/1209/p11s02-coop.html)</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><o:p></o:p><br />“We must recognize that what the </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><st1:state><st1:place><span style="">Massachusetts</span></st1:place></st1:state></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> court has done is not preserve liberty but merely substitute its own moral code for that of the people. This damage is not merely inflicted on government, trampling as it does the so-called "separation of powers." It does much worse, for when judges erode the power of the people's representatives to set society's moral compass, they likewise undercut the authority of parents, schools, and other community group</span><span style="font-size:130%;">s to set the standards they would like to see their children and fellow citizens live by. Indeed, it is a frontal assault on community values writ large.” <o:p></o:p><br />On June 5<sup>th</sup> the US Senate considered the Marriage Protection Amendment (S.J. Res. 1) which states: “Marriage in the </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><st1:country-region><st1:place><span style="">United States</span></st1:place></st1:country-region></span><span style="font-size:130%;"> shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman. Neither this Constitution, nor the constitution of any State, shall be construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents thereof be conferred upon any union other than the union of a man and a woman.”<span style=""> Apparently our law makers did not consider "marriage" important enough to approve this amendment and let the people decide. </span>Contact your representatives and express your opinion and desires</span><span style="font-size:130%;">. (www.citizenlink.org<span style=""> </span>click on “</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="">Action</span></st1:placename><span style=""> </span><st1:placetype><span style="">Center</span></st1:placetype></st1:place></span><span style="font-size:130%;">”)</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> You choose – <span style="font-weight: bold;">Morals? Or No Morals? </span>What if the Bible is true?</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Click on the image below</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >to find out more about what</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >the Bible has to say about</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">marriage.</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: left;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-f018.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6001/1342/320/adam-eve.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a></span></p>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14728754.post-1122056513540650562005-07-22T14:09:00.000-04:002007-08-23T21:02:12.036-04:00Wake Up Church!<a href="http://www.cryinginthewilderness.org"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://www.cryinginthewilderness.org/Masterpage_files/wakeupaddesign.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>What I have written below may be considered by some to be extreme or provocative. If you are offended I ask your forgiveness but I feel that the time is short - that we must decide very soon whom we will serve - The Lord God or Baal.<br />I am requesting that you give your church leaders a copy of this. I pray that the Lord will have mercy on us and provide a window of opportunity!<br />Please do not be offended. As I sit here I feel so strongly that we who call ourselves followers of Jesus Christ have been playing games for to long inside the walls of our comfortable churches. We are commanded by scripture to be light and salt to the world - yet all around us perversion is happening (homosexuality, gambling, abortion, indoctrination of our youth, violence, child abuse, etc) and we seem to be silent and non committal (like an ostrich with its head in the sand) - are we afraid of losing our IRS status or how others may react? Are we so concerned with our "religion and our own earthly welfare and our denominations and our "church building" and with pleasing of man and our own selfish ambition that we have come to the place where we are no longer effective as light and salt. Are we serving God or man? Body of Christ wake up! Casino gambling and the lottery is about to take over our country, Christian Schools are struggling to survive, drugs are all around us, homosexuality is rampant, child abuse, abortion and pornography are everywhere. We need to preach the gospel of salvation and repentance with the love of Christ to the LOST - we will not be judged for whether or not they listen and we have not been called to force anyone - but we must SHOUT the message and warn them! Yet, to my knowledge, very few in the Body of Christ seem to care - no letters to the editor, no ads, no unity to combat evil - Brothers and sisters, WE ARE IT! WE HAVE BEEN CALLED! WE ARE TO BE THE LIGHT AND THE SALT! WE ARE THE "ROYAL PRIESTHOOD"! HIS WITNESSES! THE PEOPLE CALLED BY HIS NAME! I have been studying Jeremiah - take a look at Chapter 1 and 7 and ask yourself - has God changed - will He somehow wink His eye as we play church? I fear that we will be held responsible - for we are the called out ones! I sense so urgently that it is imperative that we stand up for righteousness NOW or we and all around us will "weep what we have sown!" If any of you have the same feelings please let me know. Perhaps we can become part of John 17:23! If not us who? If not now when?<br />Jesus did not start a denomination or a church – He said we should follow Him. Are we?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://online-churches.net/thekristo/flashform.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6001/1342/320/eternity-bb.png" border="0" /></a><!--Better Our World Auto/Manual Surf Traffic Exchange Banner--><br /><br /><!--Better Our World Auto/Manual Surf Traffic Exchange Banner--></div></div></div>PBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00259504844255013673noreply@blogger.com2