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And Another One Bites The Dust

Hallmark, a privately owned company and the biggest name in greeting cards, is releasing same-sex marriage cards. This latest marketing venture comes despite the fact that homosexual "marriage" has only been imposed by the courts in two states. The cards include two tuxedos on the front or two hearts intertwined. The company made the controversial decision to begin releasing the cards, despite the fact that a vast majority of Americans support traditional marriage as between one man and one woman. We can only wonder whether the company, which also owns the Hallmark Channel that defines itself as "the quintessential 24-hour television destination for family-friendly programming and a leader in the production of original movies," will try to push this new view of "family values" through its television broadcasting. We shouldn't be totally surprised by this latest move. Last year, Hallmark started offering "coming out" cards for homosexuals to announce their sexual orientation to their family and friends. Placing profits over character should never be a good business decision. This is far from being "the Very Best" and I suggest you contact Hallmark and let them know that when it comes to greeting cards you are considering the rest.

Source: Family Research Council

Well, there you have it. Another major company bites the dust on the Gay Agenda. Ford, Wal-mart, McDonalds, AT&T and the list goes on and on. Wal-mart and Ford backed off but I sense that they are still just as involved as before. Folks, it is time to let these companies know that we will no longer buy their products as long as they push this self-destructive lifestyle. The Gay Agenda and the Green movement threaten everything we hold dear. It is time to say, "NO MORE!" How can 1 to 3 percent of our population control the rest of society? The liberal agenda meshes with the others in media, politics and legislation. November is coming very soon. Register to vote and then vote your moral conscience.
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Wisdom From Abe Lincoln

  "Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm."                           — President Abraham Lincoln
 
This election is the most critical in my sixty-one years on this earth. If the socialists win, America will suffer greatly at their hands. Mr. Lincoln would turn over in his grave to see the state this nation is in already, by their hands. If there has ever been a time to follow Mr. Lincoln's advice, it is NOW! I am sure that it is time for Californians to recall every one of their Supreme Court judges and send a message that we are fed up with this insanity. The little green men are also wrecking this nation. From green buildings to green automobiles, they are wreaking havoc on this nation. Conservation of natural resources is one thing, but they are now dominating industry, schools and even our elected officials. The next thing will be to have members of congress and the U. S. Supremes dress in green clothing. Won't that be a sight for sore eyes?
Just my opinions ...
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God Is Very Much In Favor Of Sex ...

but only in the bonds of a committed heterosexual marriage. The book of Proverbs is loaded with wisdom dealing with many different issues, but King Solomon make instructions to his son about sexual relations number one priority. Proverbs chapter five, listed below, is wisdom for our day as well as his. I have dealt with many people who have thrown wisdom to the wind and did whatever felt good only to reap the horrific consequences of disregarding God's clear instructions. Solomon warns his son of doing this the wrong way and does not mince words about what will happen to him if he chooses to disobey.

"My son, give attention to my wisdom, incline your ear to my understanding; that you may observe discretion and your lips may reserve knowledge. For the lips of an adulteress drip honey and smoother than oil is her speech; but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death, her steps take hold of Sheol. She does not ponder the path of life; her ways are unstable, she does not know it. Now then, my sons, listen to me and do not depart from the words of my mouth. Keep your way far from her and do not go near the door of her house, or you will give your vigor to others and your years to the cruel one; and strangers will be filled with your strength and your hard-earned goods will go to the house of an alien; and you groan at your final end, when your flesh and your body are consumed; and you say, "How I have hated instruction! And my heart spurned reproof! I have not listened to the voice of my teachers, nor inclined my ear to my instructors! I was almost in utter ruin in the midst of the assembly and congregation."
Drink water from your own cistern and fresh water from your own well. Should your springs be dispersed abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be yours alone and not for strangers with you. Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth. As a loving hind and a graceful doe, let her breasts satisfy you at all times; be exhilarated (literally 'intoxicated') always with her love. For why should you, my son, be exhilarated with an adulteress and embrace the bosom of a foreigner? For the ways of a man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He watches all his paths. His own iniquities will capture the wicked, and he will be held with the cords of his sin. He will die for lack of instruction, and in the greatness of his folly he will go astray."  Proverbs 5:1-23        (Verses taken from the NASB 95)
 
Note the underlined sections, they speak clearly about the tremendous sexual pleasure that married couples have. Love is often not a factor in today's sex outside marriage. Just two bodies 'hooking up,' as the latest cliché goes. "What's love got to do with it?" shout the lyrics of a popular song. Love has everything to do with it. Just doing 'it' is doing what two dogs or cats can do. Any animal can have sex, but to have intimate relationship demands love and commitment. Sex without these things leaves guilt, shame and a feeling that this person could throw me out at any moment, this is called insecurity. 'Shacking up' will never bring the same sexual fulfillment that a marriage can. Security and trust are vital to fully giving yourself to another person. I have stood in AIDS wards and seen everyone in the room horribly wasted away, attacked by many other diseases because the immune system is shot, and hearing the groans of folks why could have been helped by Proverbs 5. To avoid the road sign that the bridge is out and run heedlessly on toward certain death, makes the driver a fool! Why do so many ignore the warnings. Fully 26% of all girls aged 14-19 have AT LEAST one sexually transmitted disease. What is the percentage for the boys? Yet so many youth just have sex with whoever takes them out for a burger and fries. Today, each sexually active youth has multiple partners and just think of how fast that 26% of girls, and at least that many boys, becomes 90% when they keep get in the loop with more and more partners. Do you really want to avoid all the warnings? You 'do it' at the risk of your very life.
 
"I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him; for this is your life and the length of your days, that you may live in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them."  Deuteronomy 30:19-20

I pray that you will choose wisely.
 
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Wisdom For Today: How To Avoid Disaster

"My son, if you will receive my words And treasure my commandments within you, Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding; For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding; If you seek her as silver And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will discern the fear of the Lord And discover the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice, And He preserves the way of His godly ones. Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity and every good course. For wisdom will enter your heart And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; Discretion will guard you, Understanding will watch over you, To deliver you from the way of evil, From the man who speaks perverse things; From those who leave the paths of uprightness To walk in the ways of darkness; Who delight in doing evil And rejoice in the perversity of evil; Whose paths are crooked, And who are devious in their ways; To deliver you from the strange woman, From the adulteress who flatters with her words; That leaves the companion of her youth And forgets the covenant of her God; For her house sinks down to death And her tracks lead to the dead; None who go to her return again, Nor do they reach the paths of life. So you will walk in the way of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous. For the upright will live in the land and the blameless will remain in it; but the wicked will be cut off from the land and the treacherous will be uprooted from it."  Proverbs 2:1-22 (Taken from the NASB 95)

Just think of how many marriages could be saved if men and women would heed this ancient wisdom. The allure of illicit sex is the root of many marriage disasters. The ultimate selfishness is running into another's bed with no care as to what this will do to our children, reputation or health. I have seen people age ten years in just one year when they just 'shack up' with someone. Sin takes it toll on all who attempt to prove it invalid. Someone wisely said, 'People do not break the Ten Commandments, the Ten Commandments break them.' Sexually transmitted diseases are the result of 'playing the field.' Only a very few cases come from tainted blood. Did you know that 26% of girls aged 14-19 have at least one sexually transmitted disease? Just think about how this is multiplied with multiple sex partners. It is like playing Russian roulette with a bullet in half the chambers. Self-destruction seems to be the order of the day in far too many minds today. To make vows in a marriage ceremony and then break those vows to have sex with someone else make one a liar. Have you even considered the consequences when you stand before God on judgment day? You say that there is no judgment day? It is as real as the law of gravity. No matter how hard you try to defy gravity, it will break you if you try. God has a better plan for your life, why squander it on a fling? Only 10% of adulterous relationships ever end up married and seventy-five percent of those marriages fail within the first year. Far too many women, especially, end up shacking up with anyone who will have them. Stop and think before you make that fatal move. It could cost you your life!
 
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Oxymoron

Obama takes a lot of opportunities to proclaim his Christianity, but his life reflects the exact opposite. His book is full of F bombs and other language that he would not use in polite company, yet he sits and proclaims his love for Jesus Christ. His position on abortion is diametrically opposite of God's position, as well as homosexuality and immorality. He fought to keep it legal, in Illinois, to allow abortionists to let a live baby just lie on a table and die on its own rather than try to give life support. His comments on this last night were nothing but an outright lie. He does not desire to reduce the number of abortions but to keep them legal under any circumstances. The Bible makes it clear how to tell if one belongs to God.
 
"So then, you will know them by their fruits."  Matthew 7:20

The fruit is what grows on a particular tree. Apples do not grow on fig trees, nor do plums on banana trees. You will recognize the tree by the fruit it produces. So with those who profess to know Jesus Christ. The fruit of their life will be like the fruit of Jesus. So far, I have not seen this fruit in Mr. Obama's life. I pray that he will really come to know the love and forgiveness of Jesus, this way he will not have to live on two different extremes.

I write this to those who are Christians to remind you that you are being deceived into voting for Mr. Obama. Check the fruit before you make your vote. What does the fruit of his voting record indicate, versus what he says that he will do? Think before you decide. Does his actual values match yours?
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Rick Warren Bats 900

Last night's Civic Forum, led by Pastor Rick Warren, was superb! It was done with dignity, respect and fairness. The questions were the same and each had the opportunity to speak his mind without being interrupted by the other candidate. And, the questions were hard hitting and dealing with issues that are critical for our time.

The only thing I heard Rick say that I disagree with is his mention that he believes in the separation of church and state. There is no such thing as this in our constitution or any other official documents. Our judicial has manipulated the American public into thinking that this is official and legal. Anyone can look up Thomas Jefferson and the Danbury Baptist Association and read the story for themselves. It was a PRIVATE letter and dealt only with the issue that no denomination of Christianity would become the official state church, as they had in Europe. Jefferson, after he penned this letter, went to church in the U. S. Capitol building, as he did weekly. This lie has been so widespread that even godly men like Pastor Warren has been deceived by it. Other than this I found the program excellent in every way.
 
My conclusion was that Obama looked like a shallow, inexperienced man with mere rhetoric, while McCain acted and spoke with great clarity and boldness. His years of military experience and his congressional time showed up in spades as a man who has led and will lead America in a solid and wise direction. He did not mince words about how he felt on key issues. There was no need for political spin, but as Jack Webb used to say on Dragnet, 'just the facts mam.'
 
Be careful about what you hear from the liberal media concerning Pastor Rick. I know Rick personally and he is the real deal in every way. I pray for Rick and all pastors daily. I have a great love for men of God who keep their integrity, because I am one of them myself.
 
Thanks Rick for taking on this challenge. I am proud of you.
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Democratic Party Platform Unprecedented in Support of Homosexuality

We regret to report that statements by homosexuals indicate that the Democratic Party's 2008 platform is apparently unprecedented in its support for homosexuality and the gender-confused. According to U.S. Representative Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), the only openly lesbian member of Congress and a member of the 15-member platform drafting committee, the platform will set the tone for expanding the rights of all GLBT people in the next several years. The expansion of these "rights" means an intensification of the conflict with our constitutionally guaranteed religious freedoms. The Democratic platform calls for the enforcement of homosexual demands in the workplace through the passage of legislation (ENDA), the passage of Hate Crimes/Speech laws, enforcement of open homosexuality upon the military, the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act and full legalization of homosexual "marriage." Homosexuals are increasing their participation in the Democratic Convention by 27% over 2004. There simply is no greater threat to our religious freedom within America than the homosexual agenda. We sincerely hope the Democratic Party will return to defending life, marriage, family and religious rights. This platform, however, indicates a decisive turn away from these cherished American values.

Source: Family Research Council

Folks, we cannot stop this trajectory by just talking about it. We must stick together. Snowflakes are very fragile things, but if enough of them stick together they can stop traffic.

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How Long Will We 'Tolerate' Ethnic Cleansing?

Short and to the point: Abortion was an attempt to keep the black, brown and yellow citizens of America from 'breeding.' Margaret Sanger was a rabid racist and her goal was to keep 'other' races from breeding. She referred to them as 'weeds.' Weeds are things that are unwanted. All you have to do to confirm this statement is to go to The Negro Project website and you will see this for yourself. You can also type in The Repackaging Of Margaret Sanger and get a Wall Street Journal expose to read for yourself.
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Children Checking Out R Rated Materials

Dear friends,
I just wanted to make you aware of an issue that I am dealing with in my new city in Texas. Our library as well as libraries all over America, have a serious issue that must be dealt with. It deals with a policy that was set in place back when libraries were fully decent places to visit, before the introduction of trashy movies and books. Are you aware that underaged students can check out PG, PG 13, and R rated movies on an ordinary library card? If a child goes to the video store they are carded and will not be allowed to check out things that are above their age level. I feel that most libraries are not fully aware that this is happening but that is very much a wish more than it may be reality. There are many today who want to sexualize young children and this is a subtle way to get it started. Once sexual images are in their young minds it switches on their sexual interest button and it will remain on, as Dr. James Dobson points out.
Our local library, in a small city in Texas, has about 75% R rated movies on its shelves. These are ordered by the choice of the person who orders movies. It is probably the same in your library.  Take a look at the percentage in your library and it will surprise you.
Will you take the time to check your local library’s check out policies on this and see to it that it is changed. Two young girls worked to have this changed in our city in California a few years ago. The students are issues cards that allow them to check out materials appropriate to their age. Let’s protect out kids from trashy movies. Will you help? Thanks.

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Judeo-Christian God In All Fifty State Constitutions

This is an e-mail that is circulating around the internet and I checked it out on TruthOrFiction.com and it is lagit.

THIS IS VERY INTERESTING! After you check your state(s), look at the last
sentence or two.

America's founders did not intend for there to be a separation of God and
state, as shown by the fact that all 50 states acknowledge God in their
state constitutions:

Alabama 1901, Preamble. We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the
favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following
Constitution ..

Alaska 1956, Preamble. We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to
those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land ..

Arizona 1911, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to
Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...

Arkansas 1874, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful
to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...

California 1879, Preamble. We, the People of the State of California,
grateful to Almighty God for our freedom .

Colorado 1876, Preamble. We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence
for the Supreme Ruler of Universe .

Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with
gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy ...

Delaware 1897, Preamble. Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature,
the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the
dictates
of
their consciences .

Florida 1845, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to
Almighty God for our constitutional liberty ... establish this
Constitution...

Georgia 1777, Preamble. We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection
and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...

Hawaii 1959, Preamble. We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine
Guidance . establish this Constitution

Idaho 1889, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings ..

Illinois 1870, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful
to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath
so
long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our
endeavors
.

Indiana 1851, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to
Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to chose our form of
government
..

Iowa 1857, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the
Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence
on Him for a continuation of these blessings ... establish this Constitution

Kansas 1859, Preamble. We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God
for our civil and religious privileges . establish this Constitution.

Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth of grateful to
Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...

Louisiana 1921, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful
to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy ..

Maine 1820, Preamble. We the People of Maine .. acknowledging with grateful
hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us
an opportunity ... and imploring His aid and direction

Maryland 1776, Preamble. We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful
to Almighty God or our civil and religious liberty...

Massachusetts 1780, Preamble. We...the people of Massachusetts,
acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of
the
Universe...in the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly
imploring His
direction ...

Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful
to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom ... establish this Constitution

Minnesota, 1857, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Minnesota,
grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to
perpetuate
its
blessings

Mississippi 1890, Preamble. We, the people of Mississippi in convention
assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.

Missouri 1845, Preamble. We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence
for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness ..
establish this Constitution ..

Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God
for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution ..

Nebraska 1875, Preamble. We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our
freedom .. establish this Constitution

Nevada 1864, Preamble. We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom . establish this Constitution ..

New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V. Every individual has a natural
and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own
conscience .

New Jersey 1844, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New Jersey,
grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so
long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our
endeavors
.

New Mexico 1911, Preamble. We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to
Almighty God for the blessings of liberty ..

New York 1846, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New York, grateful
to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings .

North Carolina 1868, Preamble. We the people of the State of North Carolina,
grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil,
political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon
Him for the continuance of those

North Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to
Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...

Ohio 1852, Preamble. We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our
common
..

Oklahoma 1907, Preamble. Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to
secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty ... establish this

Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I. Section 2. All men shall be secure
in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of
their consciences .

Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble. We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to
Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly
invoking His guidance

Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Island
grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath
so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing

South Carolina, 1778, Preamble. We, the people of the State of South
Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this
Constitution

South Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to
Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties . establish this

Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible
right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their
conscience...

Texas 1845, Preamble. We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging,
with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God

Utah 1896, Preamble. Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we
establish this Constitution .

Vermont 1777, Preamble. Whereas all government ought to ... enable the
individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other
blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man ...

Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI ... Religion, or the Duty which we owe
our Creator . can be directed only by Reason ... and that it is the mutual
duty
of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each
other
...

Washington 1889, Preamble. We the People of the State of Washington,
grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain
this
Constitution .

West Virginia 1872, Preamble. Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the
blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West
Virginia .. reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God .

Wisconsin 1848, Preamble. We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty
God for our freedom, domestic tranquility

Wyoming 1890, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to
God for our civil, political, and religious liberties ... establish this
Constitution .

After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one
is faced with the prospect that maybe, just maybe, the ACLU and the
out-of-control federal courts are wrong!

"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants."
William Penn

Now, for those of you who still believe that this country was NOT founded on Christianity, prove it!
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Dumb Idols Of Religion

I do not understand how mankind can make an idol out of a rock, wood, gold or any other material, and then bow down to it and expect it to answer their prayers. Such is the case in Psalm 115:4-8

"Their idols are silver and gold, the work of man's hands. They have mouths, but they cannot speak; they have eyes, but they cannot see; they have ears, but they cannot hear; they have noses, but they cannot smell; they have hands, but they cannot feel; they have feet but they cannot walk; they cannot make a sound with their throat. Those who make them will become like them, everyone who trusts in them."

Just think of the world's religions who worship rocks, trees, gold and silver idols. Some frail man MADE these things long ago, in most cases, but like empty headed people, they turn their prayers, hopes, dreams and cries for help to a dumb idol. They cannot help anyone. The God of the Bible is a living God. He is not limited in His power to do anything that we need. When we pray, He answers. When we hurt, He comforts. When we cry out to Him for forgiveness, He forgives us all our sins by the death of His own Son, Jesus Christ. I don't know how anyone can face horrific trials without Him as our closest friend. He is available twenty-four hours a day and to all six and a half billion of us. Turn from dead idols to the living God in faith.

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History Repeating Itself

An article in Restore magazine on the classic work of Edward Gibbon, Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, pointed out that there were five major factors that brought down the Roman Empire.
 
1. There was an increasing love of show and luxury; that is, affluence.
2. There was a widening gap between the very rich and the very poor.
3. There was an obsession with sex.
4. There was a freakishness in the arts masquerading as originality and creativity.
5. There was an increased desire to live off the state.
 
Tell me, isn't this a picture of America today? All the same factors that destroyed the Roman Empire are present in our country right now, and if we look closely at the state of Rome at the time, we will find every form of sexual perversion and STD's that were destroying the people of the empire.
 
Are we going to let this bring down our beloved country? There is still time to reform this trend if we have the guts to stand up to it and stop it. But will we?
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Was Patrick Henry A Christian?

"Did you know that 52 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were orthodox, deeply committed Christians? The other four all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God of Scripture and His personal intervention. It is the same congress that formed the American Bible Society. Immediately after creating the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress voted to purchase and import 20,000 copies of Scripture for the people of this nation.

Patrick Henry, who is called the firebrand of the American Revolution, is still remembered for his words, 'Give me liberty, or give me death.'; but in current textbooks, the context of these words is omitted. Here is what he actually said: 'An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left to us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There is a just God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone. Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God. I know what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death.' “These sentences have been erased from our textbooks.

Was Patrick Henry a Christian? The following year, 1776, he wrote this: "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here."  This information is from Wallbuilders and David Barton

Just think for a moment: What if Islamists had founded this nation. Would we have freedom to worship as we please? Note the Middle Eastern nations and see that you will either be a Muslim or die. Saudi Arabia has one religion, Islam. NO other religions are allowed.

Thank God that Christians founded this great nation. Unfortunately, others are trying to do away with its influence in public life. They can try, but they can never stamp out this powerful force in public life. In Communist and other oppressive nations, underground churches are all over the place. People want a religion that does not dominate their lives nor force a particular religion on them. Folks who find Christianity find ultimate freedom of expression. No one can take this freedom away from them. It is the gift of God; they did not have to WORK for it. All other religions require a system of works to earn favor or points with God. He rejects this outright. The word karma translates into works also.
 
"Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and all the world may become accountable to God; because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin." Romans 3:19-20

" ... nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified."  Galatians 2:16

"But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life."  Titus 3:4-7

Many such verses say the same thing. All manmade religions enslaves people; Christianity alone sets people free to serve God out of love and gratitude for His gift of eternal life, never to earn anything. We can know that we have eternal life, not just hope that a false god will somehow let us into his brand of paradise. No Christian ever blew himself up to please God. This is self murder and is forbidden. Christians give their lives to help others, not kill them if they do not convert to our beliefs.

Blessings!
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Words Of Wisdom

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.
 
Just think of how many men and women sit in jails and prisons today because these things were not part of their childhood. A life is truly a terrible thing to waste.
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As Serious As A Heart Attack

Political correctness is out of control. Our very freedom of speech is in the crosshairs of the liberals in America. From Berzerkley, California to Washington DC, judges, legislators and radical groups with extremist agendas are attempting a coop against 304,000,000 Americans. These folks are the most manipulative people on earth. They use the media to sell their distortions and outright lies to a gullible public. Oprah, Obama, Clinton and most of the others are going after the conservative vote, especially the Christian vote, by twisting the very definition of what being a Christian is all about.

God, nor His Bible, condones the murder of the unborn, the perversion of homosexuality, sexual immorality, lying, bribery, hatred or domination of innocent people, yet this is what these and other liberal candidates boldly support. They have the unmitigated gall to call themselves Christians when their whole lifestyle says the very opposite. Obama's church, which is a hot bed of hatred, was for twenty years, preaching the things he listened to and accepted. It took the media to cause him to abandon his 'beloved pastor.'

Homosexual activists make no hesitation in spewing hatred and threats toward Christians and anyone else who dares to call their behavior sin. Here is a quote from activist Kevin Jenkins, leader of the teachers' faction of GLSEN. "We have to quit being afraid of the religious right ... (expletive) ____ 'em, which is what I want to say, because I don't care what they think! Drop dead!" If conservatives dared to say this to homosexuals, WWIII would be declared on us.

We have all seen the signs of gay teachers which advertised, "I am gay and I teach your kids and there is nothing that you can do about it!" Does it bug you, like it does me, to have someone cut off all negotiations and put it in our faces as though they will do to our kids what they please? And they are getting away with it daily. California is leading the way in stripping parents of their rights to opt their kids out of homosexual brainwashing, starting in preschool.

In the indoctrination film, It's Elementary, an administrator is asked abut the indoctrination of students who are raised in Christian homes. She replies, "We are asking kids to believe this (homosexuality) is right. We are educating them." This is being force fed to innocent kids every day in public schools.

A third grader is quoted as saying, "If you are open-minded, then you would like to try it." Third graders interested in having oral sex with a same sex student? When will parents finally stand up and protect their own kids? We are going to have a wave of sexually transmitted diseases in elementary schools, only expanded in Jr. High and High School. The problem is that these homosexual teachers are at the same time sexually abusing their students. They will spread their diseases to the students and the epidemic will spread.

 
Is this why you send your children to public schools? James Dobson was right to challenge parents to pull their children out of public schools and put them into private education. Schools are failing miserably in teaching academics, and we wonder why? How well educated will your kids be when they graduate high school? There are many excellent and godly teachers in public schools, but they are threatened and fired if they do not tow the line with this sick agenda. IT IS TIME FOR VOUCHERS FOLKS! Why should our tax dollars be used to twist the minds of innocent kids? It is time to vote these people out of office, recall judges and to put godly candidates in their places. When will we stop listening to the talking heads and think for ourselves again? They are lying to us and we, for the most part, do not even realize it. If we do nothing, what will America look like in five, ten or fifteen years? This is serious! "Evil prevails when good men do nothing."
 
Quotes taken from Family Research Council
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