Alex Apostle, superintendent of the Missoula County Montana Public Schools, received an anonymous letter complaining that the Christmas concert at Chief Charlo Elementary School is unfair, unconstitutional and is a form of bullying because songs include Jesus Christ.
For background, read God Censored at North Carolina School, Citizens Rebel and also read Nativity Banned at Florida School by Obama Dept. of Education as well as Christian Spotted in Alabama School, Obama Dept. of Ed. Investigates
-- From "Chief Charlo Elementary parents to MCPS: Holiday program too religious" by Betsy Cohen of the Missoulian 12/13/12
“With many of the children in our neighborhood up here being Jewish and Buddhist, as well as a few Muslim and atheist students, we were assured that this year it would be a secular program,” said the letter, which was signed by “concerned parents” but listed no individual names.
“One of the largest complaints last year were the young children singing about ‘their lord.’ This was concerning to many families and it was clear that several of the students were uncomfortable.”
The letter went on to say: “We have no problem with it being called a Christmas concert, it’s just the fact the material should be secular. Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer. These are things that offend no one, but when the children are singing about their lord and savior, Jesus Christ ... public school is not the place.”
When contacted for more information about the matter, two of the concerned parents said they did not want to publicly share their names, as they were concerned about their children and families being further ostracized or singled out.
During the morning concert, in which the K-3 classes sang, the song lineup was as follows: “Joy to the World,” “Up On a House Top,” “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” “O Christmas Tree,” “O Come Little Children,” “Deck the Halls,” a Polish lullaby ( the words of which are sung to baby Jesus), a Hanukkah song, a pinata song, a Nutcracker rhythm piece, concluding with “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”
The afternoon programming, which the grade 4-5 classes performed included: “Season of Bells,” “Dreidel Spins,” “Good Christian Men Rejoice,” “Merry Merry,” “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” concluding with “Go in Peace.”
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Chief Charlo Elementary 2011 Christmas Program video:
Also read Missouri Votes to Bring Prayer Back to School, Countering Atheists
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
GOP Rising Star Pushes Liberalized Contraceptives
In an overt attempt to buy votes, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is urging the Republican Party to shift its platform toward that of the Democrat Party on many issues, including the uncontrolled distribution of birth control pills, in opposition to his own Roman Catholic Church. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Jindal wrote that it was "stupid" for the GOP to be viewed as against contraceptives when it opposed ObamaCare's attacks on religious liberty.
For background, read Ignore Abortion & Gay Agenda, Says GOP Establishment & Media and also read Republicans Accepting Gay Agenda More and More as well as More GOP Congressmen Proudly Fund Abortionists, Gay Agenda
-- From "Bobby Jindal: Birth control should be over the counter" by Kevin Robillard, Politico 12/14/12
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is calling for over-the-counter, oral contraception sales, arguing that such a move would take a potent political issue away from Democrats.
Republican objections to mandatory birth control coverage in health insurance coverage were a major part of Democratic messaging toward women in the 2012 election cycle. Republicans wanted an exemption to the mandate for religious organizations. Jindal argues over-the-counter sales to those over 18 years of age would make this debate irrelevant.
As head of the Republican Governors Association and a potential 2016 presidential candidate, Jindal has been working to position himself as a thought leader within the GOP.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "The End of Birth-Control Politics" by Bobby Jindal, posted on The Wall Street Journal 12/13/12
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announced its support last month for selling oral contraceptives over the counter without a prescription in the United States. I agree with this opinion, which if embraced by the federal government would take contraception out of the political arena.
As a conservative Republican, I believe that we have been stupid to let the Democrats demagogue the contraceptives issue and pretend, during debates about health-care insurance, that Republicans are somehow against birth control. It's a disingenuous political argument they make.
Democrats have wrongly accused Republicans of being against birth control and against allowing people to use it. That's hogwash. But Republicans do want to protect those who have religious beliefs that are opposed to contraception. The latest opinion from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a common-sense call for reform that could yield a result everyone can embrace: the end of birth-control politics.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Bobby Jindal, Catholic Church disagree on birth control issue" by Lauren McGaughy, NOLA.com - The Times Picayune 12/14/12
"We disagree with the governor's opinion because, as the Catholic Church teaches, contraception is always wrong," Archdiocese Communications Director Sarah Comiskey McDonald said.
Jindal, a Catholic, came out in support of access to the pill without a prescription in a Thursday night op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Jindal, who is in opposition to over-the-counter access to the morning after pill, said since Plan B is available in most areas, then birth control should also be.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Mixed reaction to Jindal's position on oral contraceptives" by Sabrina Wilson, WVUE-TV8 (New Orleans) 12/14/12
"This is a political calculation on the governor's part that Republicans have a problem with women in general and with unmarried women in particular. A majority of women voted for Obama in the last election," said UNO political scientist Ed Chervenak.
Dr. Chervenak said Jindal's position may rub some people the wrong way in his own political party. "Certainly he's going to get some opposition and some push back on this issue," Chervenak further stated.
But he said Jindal is looking down the road, politically. "The sense is that he is going to run in 2016, so he's positioning himself, trying to broaden republican appeal beyond its base right now," Chervenak said.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Teenage Girls Need More Risk-free Sex, Doctors Say as well as Doctors Say Teens Need Abortifacients at the Ready
For background, read Ignore Abortion & Gay Agenda, Says GOP Establishment & Media and also read Republicans Accepting Gay Agenda More and More as well as More GOP Congressmen Proudly Fund Abortionists, Gay Agenda
-- From "Bobby Jindal: Birth control should be over the counter" by Kevin Robillard, Politico 12/14/12
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is calling for over-the-counter, oral contraception sales, arguing that such a move would take a potent political issue away from Democrats.
Republican objections to mandatory birth control coverage in health insurance coverage were a major part of Democratic messaging toward women in the 2012 election cycle. Republicans wanted an exemption to the mandate for religious organizations. Jindal argues over-the-counter sales to those over 18 years of age would make this debate irrelevant.
As head of the Republican Governors Association and a potential 2016 presidential candidate, Jindal has been working to position himself as a thought leader within the GOP.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "The End of Birth-Control Politics" by Bobby Jindal, posted on The Wall Street Journal 12/13/12
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists announced its support last month for selling oral contraceptives over the counter without a prescription in the United States. I agree with this opinion, which if embraced by the federal government would take contraception out of the political arena.
As a conservative Republican, I believe that we have been stupid to let the Democrats demagogue the contraceptives issue and pretend, during debates about health-care insurance, that Republicans are somehow against birth control. It's a disingenuous political argument they make.
Democrats have wrongly accused Republicans of being against birth control and against allowing people to use it. That's hogwash. But Republicans do want to protect those who have religious beliefs that are opposed to contraception. The latest opinion from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a common-sense call for reform that could yield a result everyone can embrace: the end of birth-control politics.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Bobby Jindal, Catholic Church disagree on birth control issue" by Lauren McGaughy, NOLA.com - The Times Picayune 12/14/12
"We disagree with the governor's opinion because, as the Catholic Church teaches, contraception is always wrong," Archdiocese Communications Director Sarah Comiskey McDonald said.
Jindal, a Catholic, came out in support of access to the pill without a prescription in a Thursday night op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Jindal, who is in opposition to over-the-counter access to the morning after pill, said since Plan B is available in most areas, then birth control should also be.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Mixed reaction to Jindal's position on oral contraceptives" by Sabrina Wilson, WVUE-TV8 (New Orleans) 12/14/12
"This is a political calculation on the governor's part that Republicans have a problem with women in general and with unmarried women in particular. A majority of women voted for Obama in the last election," said UNO political scientist Ed Chervenak.
Dr. Chervenak said Jindal's position may rub some people the wrong way in his own political party. "Certainly he's going to get some opposition and some push back on this issue," Chervenak further stated.
But he said Jindal is looking down the road, politically. "The sense is that he is going to run in 2016, so he's positioning himself, trying to broaden republican appeal beyond its base right now," Chervenak said.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Teenage Girls Need More Risk-free Sex, Doctors Say as well as Doctors Say Teens Need Abortifacients at the Ready
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Teacher Reprimanded for Bible Gift at NJ School
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For background, click on headlines below to read related articles:
New Jersey Teacher Investigated for Christian Beliefs
Ohio Admits Wrong Against Christian Teacher with Bible
Teachers Forbidden Private Christian Lives
Teacher Suspended for Christian Beliefs at Home
Christians of Faith Shouldn't be on School Boards
ACLU Warns of Christianity in South Carolina Schools
Illegal Christianity 'Rampant' in Georgia Schools
Atheists Threaten to Sue Every School in Mississippi
UPDATE 1/12/13: School Sides with Atheists vs. Christian Teacher
UPDATE 1/14/13: School Board fires teacher Walter Tutka
UPDATE 4/11/13: Walter Tutka files complaint with Obama's EEOC for religious discrimination (video):
-- From "Phillipsburg substitute teacher may face suspension, superintendent states in letter" by David Foster, The Express-Times (Lehigh Valley 12/10/12
Walter Tutka, of Belvidere, received a letter -- obtained by The Express-Times -- from Phillipsburg Superintendent George Chando last week recommending a 90-day suspension for allegedly giving a student his personal copy of the New Testament during lunch on Oct. 12 at the middle school. The suspension would be effective Oct. 15 2012 until Jan 15, 2013, according to the letter.
The letter states Tutka broke two district polices. One prohibits staff from distributing religious literature on school grounds. The other states if religious material is discussed that staff “be neutral in their approach and avoid using them to advance or inhibit religion in any way.”
The incident began at the beginning of the school year when Tutka, while holding the door for students, told the last student, “Just remember the first will be last and the last will be first.”
Tutka said at last month’s school board meeting that the student had approached him seven different times about the Bible passage when he subbed in the district, until he finally gave the student his Bible. He doesn't know who notified the district, but the Bible was returned to him following the incident.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "School Board Absurdity? N.J. teacher gives student a Bible, now faces suspension" by Bob Holt, NewJerseyNewsRoom.com 12/14/12
People spoke out for Tutka at a recent school board meeting, saying that the Bible was a gift for the student, and the teacher had remained neutral. Four speakers read a statement noting that school libraries contain more than 100 books about religion including, "Bible Stories for Pleasure Reading," "A Biblical Garden," "The Story of Christmas," and "Chicken Soup for the Christian Teenage Soul.”
[Supt.] Chando has confirmed that the Bible is carried in district libraries.
Speaking about how his case might be decided, Tutka said, according to WFMZ-TV, "I think it's going to turn out to be on the positive end. After all, it is Christmas."
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "New Jersey Substitute Teacher Faces Suspension for Giving Middle School Student His Bible" by Heather Clark, Christian News Network 12/12/12
During the public comment period [at the school board meeting], four area residents read a prepared statement that outlined why they believed Tutka had done no wrong. . . . Wayne Duryea, one of the commenters, added that the district isn’t necessarily neutral in its actions toward religion either.
“He was about as neutral as the district giving a young Muslim student in the high school the ability to change his schedule so he can come to school on a Friday, stay until noon so he is not marked as missing the day … and then being released so his parents can drive the hour and a half it takes them to reach their mosque so they can fulfill their Friday worship obligations,” Duryea said.
School board president Kevin DeGerolamo told reporters last night after the meeting that “it’s possible” that Tutka will still face disciplinary action even though the vote did not go forward as scheduled. The next board meeting is set for January 7th
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Phillipsburg School Board tables plan to remove teacher from sub list for referencing Bible" by Emily Thiel, WFMZ-TV69 (Western New Jersey) 11/21/12
"We know as a teacher that you are never to cross that line about talking about the Bible in school," said school board member Rosemarie Person, who is a teacher herself. Person stated she was required to attend a workshop on how to not make statements that would get her into trouble as an unbiased educator.
"You can tell them where to go reference that quote that you gave without handing them the tool itself," suggested board president Kevin J. DeGerolamo, who disapproved of Tutka's approach.
Tutka, who is a retiree of an electric company, has been substituting since January in seven different schools. Out of 80 days substituting last year, Tutka stated 49 days were in the Phillipsburg district and this year, out of 30 days, 28 had been in Phillipsburg so far this year.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Orlando Schools Give Rights to the 'Transgendered'
Absent federal laws making sexually confused people a protected class of citizens, sexual revolutionaries are battling city-by-city to advance the most extreme aspects of the Gay Agenda. This week, the Orange County (Florida) Schools inflamed parents by passing a measure to ensure the rights of cross-dressing teachers and students to use the lockers rooms of their choice.
-- From "Sexual orientation protection passes in Orange County schools" posted at WKMG-TV6 (Orlando, FL) 12/11/12
Tensions ran high in Orange County when hundreds of parents and students turned out over the controversial plan. On one side of the argument students and teachers who want to be protected against discrimination. On the other side, parents who fear for their own children and worry that's not the type of conversation they want to have with their kids. Those parents are still in there arguing their sides.
"If a child chooses to identify with another gender, what does that mean to my student? And as a mom of my daughters, no one else is responsible for teaching them social policy, that's my job," said Vicki Mullens.
Other parents said the policy needs clarification. Some worried about who can use bathrooms, but district leaders assured the crowd that transgendered students and staff currently in the schools have not had any problems with bathroom use.
To read the entire article above, and view TV news report, CLICK HERE.
From "Orange County School Board approves LGBT protections" by Lauren Roth, Orlando Sentinel 12/12/12
After listening to nearly six hours of testimony on both sides of the issue, the Orange County School Board added protections for gay, lesbian and transgender students and staff to the district's nondiscrimination policy early Wednesday. More than 200 people had packed into the Orange County school-district headquarters for a heated debate on the proposal.
The board approved the changes on a 6-2 vote after rejecting a proposal that would have approved the protections for sexual orientation only, and not gender identity and expression.
. . . John Stemberger, president of the Florida Family Policy Council, an anti-abortion, anti-gay-marriage group, said such a policy gives gay and transgender individuals special status and creates "protected classes" in an attempt to legalize gay marriage.
Stemberger's group organized much of the opposition during the past few days after learning about it through a tea-party blog. He and other opponents said the policy would quash their free-speech rights, hurt religious freedom and pose tricky questions about bathroom usage.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Minnesota School Succumbs to Gay Agenda Bullying as well as Gay Agenda Training Kids: Drag Queen Barbie Doll
"This policy gives us more power."For background, read Illinois Parents Force School Back on Transgender Rights and also read Gay Agenda Attacks America One Town at a Time as well as Homosexualists Target Small Town America
-- Vivian Ribeiro, a 2009 Oak Ridge High School graduate who identifies as male
-- From "Sexual orientation protection passes in Orange County schools" posted at WKMG-TV6 (Orlando, FL) 12/11/12
Tensions ran high in Orange County when hundreds of parents and students turned out over the controversial plan. On one side of the argument students and teachers who want to be protected against discrimination. On the other side, parents who fear for their own children and worry that's not the type of conversation they want to have with their kids. Those parents are still in there arguing their sides.
"If a child chooses to identify with another gender, what does that mean to my student? And as a mom of my daughters, no one else is responsible for teaching them social policy, that's my job," said Vicki Mullens.
Other parents said the policy needs clarification. Some worried about who can use bathrooms, but district leaders assured the crowd that transgendered students and staff currently in the schools have not had any problems with bathroom use.
To read the entire article above, and view TV news report, CLICK HERE.
From "Orange County School Board approves LGBT protections" by Lauren Roth, Orlando Sentinel 12/12/12
After listening to nearly six hours of testimony on both sides of the issue, the Orange County School Board added protections for gay, lesbian and transgender students and staff to the district's nondiscrimination policy early Wednesday. More than 200 people had packed into the Orange County school-district headquarters for a heated debate on the proposal.
The board approved the changes on a 6-2 vote after rejecting a proposal that would have approved the protections for sexual orientation only, and not gender identity and expression.
. . . John Stemberger, president of the Florida Family Policy Council, an anti-abortion, anti-gay-marriage group, said such a policy gives gay and transgender individuals special status and creates "protected classes" in an attempt to legalize gay marriage.
Stemberger's group organized much of the opposition during the past few days after learning about it through a tea-party blog. He and other opponents said the policy would quash their free-speech rights, hurt religious freedom and pose tricky questions about bathroom usage.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Minnesota School Succumbs to Gay Agenda Bullying as well as Gay Agenda Training Kids: Drag Queen Barbie Doll
Friday, December 14, 2012
Nativity Demolished by Obama Admin. at Navy Base
When the Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers (MAAF) complained about the years-long Christmas tradition at the Navy Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain, the Inspector General immediately, without delay, ordered the live nativity scene in the base's main courtyard torn down.
UPDATE 12/13/13 - Pentagon Takes Orders from Atheists: Removes Nativity Scene at Air Force Base
-- From "Military Atheist Group Forces Naval Base To Remove Live Nativity Scene" by CBS News, Washington, D.C. 12/11/12
It seems that not even the military can fight back against the “War on Christmas.”
“This (referring to the live nativity) is not just support for but promotion of Christianity as the official religion of the base. This violates the Constitution and the mandates of the command to support all belief while privileging none,” the [atheists'] letter states.
The letter also said that the Muslim population in Bahrain could see the soldiers as a Christian force due to the live nativity scene, and not a secular military.
“The event is billed as a ‘holiday’ event but it is nothing but a Christian activity, and it is dishonest for the command to attempt to advertise the event as a ‘holiday’ activity when it is so clearly and exclusively biased toward Christianity. … This event threatens US security and violates the Constitution as well as command policy.”
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Live nativity scene at Bahrain base scuttled after atheist group complains" by Cristina Silva, Stars and Stripes 12/13/12
The MAAF regularly objects to religious events at military bases and had also complained this year about Christmas events at Army bases in Honolulu and Fort Belvoir, Va. Earlier this year, the group found fault with a gospel concert held at the Navy’s Bahrain base during the final week of Ramadan. None of these events were canceled.
[MAAF president, Jason] Torpy said the atheist group has no problem with Christmas trees, Santa Claus and other secular traditions. But Christmas trimmings directly linked to Christianity, including angels, nativity scenes, prayers and religious-leaning songs “cross the line,” especially when supported by government funding.
Christmas is openly celebrated in Bahrain among its Christian minority population.
The Rev. Fredrick Peter D’souza of the Sacred Heart Church in Manama said the church’s Christmas Eve mass is held outdoors because it draws 4,000 people each year. D’souza said the Catholic church receives permission from the Bahraini government to hold the outdoor mass and has never had any problems with protesters or critics.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Navy Cancels Nativity over Atheist Complaint" by Todd Starnes, Fox News 12/11/12
Some service members in Bahrain told Fox News called the cancellation heartbreaking and children who were supposed to act in the Nativity were devastated.
“It was horrible,” said one officer who asked not to be identified. “It was devastating. Here we are serving in the Middle East, defending our country and other people’s religions and we couldn’t understand why we can’t enjoy our own religious freedoms.”
Crews had already started building the Nativity structure, but orders were given to have it dismantled.
“You can go outside the gate and hear Christmas music, but on the base you can’t have a Nativity,” said another officer. “The sense of hypocrisy is overwhelming.”
Hiram Sasser, of the Liberty Institute, said the law is clearly on the side of the service members.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "US Navy Cancels Live Nativity Scene on Bahrain Military Base" by Alex Murashko, Christian Post Reporter 12/12/12
The Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty and others in the armed services community have expressed disappointment over the Navy's decision to "inhibit the religious liberty" of military personnel at the military facility in Bahrain.
"This is another example of the military wrongly yielding to those who promote freedom from religion while squelching the constitutional protections for the free exercise of religion," said Chaplain (COL) Ron Crews, USAR retired, executive director of the chaplain alliance. "Every American, especially those who wear the uniform, should be allowed to exercise their religious liberties. We are very disappointed in the Navy's decision not to support the free exercise of religion of the personnel assigned to NSA Bahrain."
"To me it's just very sad that we are almost paying homage to the Atheists and Freethinkers' mindset and we are not doing due diligence and equal respect for people of faith," Crews told The Christian Post Tuesday. "Particularly those on the front lines – let's let them worship God."
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
“It is unthinkable that our own military would violate the constitutional guarantee of freedom of religious expression–a freedom that our forefathers sacrificed their lives to provide for us.”For background, read Nativity Banned at Florida School by Obama Dept. of Ed. and also read Under Pressure, Navy Drops Bible Ban at Walter Reed Hospital
-- Robert Jeffress, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Dallas
UPDATE 12/13/13 - Pentagon Takes Orders from Atheists: Removes Nativity Scene at Air Force Base
-- From "Military Atheist Group Forces Naval Base To Remove Live Nativity Scene" by CBS News, Washington, D.C. 12/11/12
It seems that not even the military can fight back against the “War on Christmas.”
“This (referring to the live nativity) is not just support for but promotion of Christianity as the official religion of the base. This violates the Constitution and the mandates of the command to support all belief while privileging none,” the [atheists'] letter states.
The letter also said that the Muslim population in Bahrain could see the soldiers as a Christian force due to the live nativity scene, and not a secular military.
“The event is billed as a ‘holiday’ event but it is nothing but a Christian activity, and it is dishonest for the command to attempt to advertise the event as a ‘holiday’ activity when it is so clearly and exclusively biased toward Christianity. … This event threatens US security and violates the Constitution as well as command policy.”
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Live nativity scene at Bahrain base scuttled after atheist group complains" by Cristina Silva, Stars and Stripes 12/13/12
The MAAF regularly objects to religious events at military bases and had also complained this year about Christmas events at Army bases in Honolulu and Fort Belvoir, Va. Earlier this year, the group found fault with a gospel concert held at the Navy’s Bahrain base during the final week of Ramadan. None of these events were canceled.
[MAAF president, Jason] Torpy said the atheist group has no problem with Christmas trees, Santa Claus and other secular traditions. But Christmas trimmings directly linked to Christianity, including angels, nativity scenes, prayers and religious-leaning songs “cross the line,” especially when supported by government funding.
Christmas is openly celebrated in Bahrain among its Christian minority population.
The Rev. Fredrick Peter D’souza of the Sacred Heart Church in Manama said the church’s Christmas Eve mass is held outdoors because it draws 4,000 people each year. D’souza said the Catholic church receives permission from the Bahraini government to hold the outdoor mass and has never had any problems with protesters or critics.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Navy Cancels Nativity over Atheist Complaint" by Todd Starnes, Fox News 12/11/12
Some service members in Bahrain told Fox News called the cancellation heartbreaking and children who were supposed to act in the Nativity were devastated.
“It was horrible,” said one officer who asked not to be identified. “It was devastating. Here we are serving in the Middle East, defending our country and other people’s religions and we couldn’t understand why we can’t enjoy our own religious freedoms.”
Crews had already started building the Nativity structure, but orders were given to have it dismantled.
“You can go outside the gate and hear Christmas music, but on the base you can’t have a Nativity,” said another officer. “The sense of hypocrisy is overwhelming.”
Hiram Sasser, of the Liberty Institute, said the law is clearly on the side of the service members.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "US Navy Cancels Live Nativity Scene on Bahrain Military Base" by Alex Murashko, Christian Post Reporter 12/12/12
The Chaplain Alliance for Religious Liberty and others in the armed services community have expressed disappointment over the Navy's decision to "inhibit the religious liberty" of military personnel at the military facility in Bahrain.
"This is another example of the military wrongly yielding to those who promote freedom from religion while squelching the constitutional protections for the free exercise of religion," said Chaplain (COL) Ron Crews, USAR retired, executive director of the chaplain alliance. "Every American, especially those who wear the uniform, should be allowed to exercise their religious liberties. We are very disappointed in the Navy's decision not to support the free exercise of religion of the personnel assigned to NSA Bahrain."
"To me it's just very sad that we are almost paying homage to the Atheists and Freethinkers' mindset and we are not doing due diligence and equal respect for people of faith," Crews told The Christian Post Tuesday. "Particularly those on the front lines – let's let them worship God."
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Nativity Banned at Florida School by Obama Dept. of Ed.
The federal Department of Education paid a visit to Cottondale, FL (population 933) and removed the fear of God from the elementary school principal Brenda Jones, in favor of the fear of government and a lawsuit if the 30-year tradition of a Christmas nativity scene at the school wasn't ended immediately. The lawsuit-fearing Jackson County School Board, misinformed on the Constitution, capitulated by displaying Frosty the Snowman rather than Jesus.
-- From "Cottondale Community Fights to Keep CHRISTmas in Schools" by Bergen Baucom, WJHG-TV7 (Panama City, FL) 11/28/12
"The department of Education came in and talked to us about the legalities of religion in the school systems and the separation of the two" explained Cottondale Elementary School Principal, Brenda Jones. "So, I came back and talked to the faculty about the law and way it's written. Trying to be fair to all people decided that we would just not put the nativity scene out on campus."
The nativity scene has been a fixture of the school's holiday decor for years, though the law has been in effect for many of them. Jones told us, "some of us have not really gone by [the law] totally. We've tried to be more of what we felt, other than what the law was stating."
But parents and community members told us they were upset the Nativity scene had to be stored in a closet, instead of displayed in the yard.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Cottondale Community Responds to Ban of Nativity Scene at School" by Bergen Baucom, WJHG-TV7 (Panama City, FL) 11/29/12
Ray Windham has been the General Manager of Branning's Garage across the street from Cottondale Elementary School for years.
. . . community member Vicki Barber . . . with the help of members from her church, Piney Grove Baptist in Cottondale, has planned to help set up the nativity on Windham's property Friday, directly facing the school.
"[Barber can] cover the whole place if she wants to- the more the merrier to me" Windham told us. "I like it! Anywhere she wants to put it out there would be great and as much as she wants to put out there, on our property. More people will see it that way- more kids will see it that way."
Windham said it was time to get the message of 'Christ'mas out in the community and in the schools in a big way. He and Barber both said they hoped the Panhandle communities would join their efforts.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Nativity scene’s absence sparks complaints" by Deborah Buckhalter, Jackson County Floridan 11/30/12
Former Jackson County School Board member Betty Duffee said situations like this make her glad she retired last year.
“I don’t’ think she had a choice,” Duffee said of Jones’ decision. “There are people in the community that are threatening to sue the school board (over separation of church and state issues), and it costs a tremendous amount of money to defend something you know you will lose; there’s no doubt about that. It’s not that we’re against it (the Nativity scene); it’s just that federal law prohibits it. An attorney for the school board and the superintendent came and talked to us all and to a group of ministers later that day in a separate meeting, and they made it very clear. We must observe the separation of church and state.
“It’s a tragic thing as far as I’m concerned, but the school system is not in any kind of shape to fight a lawsuit they know that they’re going to lose. I know there was some trouble about (the content of) the meeting that was held for students at Sneads High School after the three boys over there were killed in the car accident a little while back. I know it’s hard to see this happen, because it feels like we’re losing a freedom, but this is the state of affairs in this nation.”
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Missouri Votes to Bring Prayer Back to School, Countering Atheists
"[The school has] not shown neutrality but they've shown hostility toward the viewpoint being religious and anti-religious. And that's what the Constitution forbids."For background, read God Censored at North Carolina School, Citizens Rebel and also read 'Christmas' Trees Banned by North Carolina College as well as Christian Spotted in Alabama School, Obama Dept. of Ed. Investigates
-- Mathew D. Staver, Liberty University School of Law Director
-- From "Cottondale Community Fights to Keep CHRISTmas in Schools" by Bergen Baucom, WJHG-TV7 (Panama City, FL) 11/28/12
"The department of Education came in and talked to us about the legalities of religion in the school systems and the separation of the two" explained Cottondale Elementary School Principal, Brenda Jones. "So, I came back and talked to the faculty about the law and way it's written. Trying to be fair to all people decided that we would just not put the nativity scene out on campus."
The nativity scene has been a fixture of the school's holiday decor for years, though the law has been in effect for many of them. Jones told us, "some of us have not really gone by [the law] totally. We've tried to be more of what we felt, other than what the law was stating."
But parents and community members told us they were upset the Nativity scene had to be stored in a closet, instead of displayed in the yard.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Cottondale Community Responds to Ban of Nativity Scene at School" by Bergen Baucom, WJHG-TV7 (Panama City, FL) 11/29/12
Ray Windham has been the General Manager of Branning's Garage across the street from Cottondale Elementary School for years.
. . . community member Vicki Barber . . . with the help of members from her church, Piney Grove Baptist in Cottondale, has planned to help set up the nativity on Windham's property Friday, directly facing the school.
"[Barber can] cover the whole place if she wants to- the more the merrier to me" Windham told us. "I like it! Anywhere she wants to put it out there would be great and as much as she wants to put out there, on our property. More people will see it that way- more kids will see it that way."
Windham said it was time to get the message of 'Christ'mas out in the community and in the schools in a big way. He and Barber both said they hoped the Panhandle communities would join their efforts.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Nativity scene’s absence sparks complaints" by Deborah Buckhalter, Jackson County Floridan 11/30/12
Former Jackson County School Board member Betty Duffee said situations like this make her glad she retired last year.
“I don’t’ think she had a choice,” Duffee said of Jones’ decision. “There are people in the community that are threatening to sue the school board (over separation of church and state issues), and it costs a tremendous amount of money to defend something you know you will lose; there’s no doubt about that. It’s not that we’re against it (the Nativity scene); it’s just that federal law prohibits it. An attorney for the school board and the superintendent came and talked to us all and to a group of ministers later that day in a separate meeting, and they made it very clear. We must observe the separation of church and state.
“It’s a tragic thing as far as I’m concerned, but the school system is not in any kind of shape to fight a lawsuit they know that they’re going to lose. I know there was some trouble about (the content of) the meeting that was held for students at Sneads High School after the three boys over there were killed in the car accident a little while back. I know it’s hard to see this happen, because it feels like we’re losing a freedom, but this is the state of affairs in this nation.”
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Missouri Votes to Bring Prayer Back to School, Countering Atheists
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Atheists Condemn Kansas Gov. for Acting Christian
The Americans United for Separation of Church and State has expressed outrage at Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback for participating in a Christian event in Topeka called ReignDown USA that took place just yards from the governor’s mansion. In Brownback's official proclamation of that "Day of Restoration," he called Christians to repentance in response to God's judgment on America as a sinful nation.
Also read congressman saying Prayer Needed to Solve America's Problems
-- From "Kansas governor criticized for speaking at religious event" by The Associated Press 12/9/12
Several hundred people attended the ReignDown USA event Saturday. Organizers say the event was broadcast to about 25 million people via television and the Internet, and that no public funds were used for the event.
Brownback talked for about 10 minutes and said he turned to religion in 1995 when was diagnosed with cancer. He ended his time on stage praying for forgiveness of his sins and for the sins of others.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Reign Down event set for Saturday" by Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal 12/7/12
The ReignDown movement was envisioned in July 2005 by stay-at-home mom Shawn-Marie Cole, of Glendale, Ariz., the daughter of the Rev. Walt Kallestad, pastor of Community Church of Joy in Glendale, Ariz.
“Gov. Brownback didn’t approach us,” she said. “We approached him.”
“Everyone is invited,” Cole said, “but only one name will be lifted up, and that is the name of Jesus Christ.”
[In a video promotion of the event,] Brownback recounted the historic precedents for America’s governmental leaders to call the nation to prayer and repentance, including George Washington, Ben Franklin and Abraham Lincoln.
“Leaders throughout American history have always looked to the Lord in difficult times and asked for favor and help,” Brownback said in the video.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Day of Restoration Proclamation, Gov. Sam Brownback, 11/20/12
TO THE PEOPLE OF KANSAS, GREETINGS:
WHEREAS, the State of Kansas will host the national simulcast of REIGNDOWN USA in Topeka on December 8, 2012, bringing thousands here from across the country; and
WHEREAS, people from across America will join the millions from around the world on TV simulcast live from MacLennan Park, in the heart of America; and
WHEREAS, the first REIGNDOWN celebration was held 2008 in Washington DC, on the Capitol Grounds, introduced by proclamation of the President of the United States of America, with millions participating on site, on TV, and by computer; and
WHEREAS, regional REIGNDOWN events continued until the need was seen for the gathering to be held in the heart of our Nation; and
WHEREAS, many of our families have slid into poverty, endangering out next generation of citizens, our lands are parched by drought, our quality jobs are scarce, business and industry are struggling to expand, and many of our people have fallen into despair; and
WHEREAS, our Nation’s greatest leaders have called on a merciful God for favor during troubled times, such as:
“We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God.” - Abraham Lincoln, 1863.
“The propitious [favorable] smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained.” - George Washington, 1789.
“I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.” - Thomas Jefferson, 1787; and
WHEREAS, we collectively repent of distancing ourselves from God and ask for His mercy on us:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sam Brownback, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF KANSAS, do hereby proclaim December 8th 2012, as a
Day of Restoration
in Kansas and ask every citizen of our state to join in asking a Holy God to bring healing and restoration – help in mending broken lives, bringing peace to our families, our communities, and this land.
DONE: At the Capitol in Topeka under the Great Seal of the State
this 23rd day of November, A.D. 2012
BY THE GOVERNOR: Sam Brownback
Also read Gov. Brownback Promotes Marriage to Reduce Poverty
. . . if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.For background, read Prayer in America: Hidden Faith, or Public? and also read Texas Governor Calls on Christians to Pray as well as Pastor Warns America of Socialism, Calls for Prayer
-- 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV)
Also read congressman saying Prayer Needed to Solve America's Problems
-- From "Kansas governor criticized for speaking at religious event" by The Associated Press 12/9/12
Several hundred people attended the ReignDown USA event Saturday. Organizers say the event was broadcast to about 25 million people via television and the Internet, and that no public funds were used for the event.
Brownback talked for about 10 minutes and said he turned to religion in 1995 when was diagnosed with cancer. He ended his time on stage praying for forgiveness of his sins and for the sins of others.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Reign Down event set for Saturday" by Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal 12/7/12
The ReignDown movement was envisioned in July 2005 by stay-at-home mom Shawn-Marie Cole, of Glendale, Ariz., the daughter of the Rev. Walt Kallestad, pastor of Community Church of Joy in Glendale, Ariz.
“Gov. Brownback didn’t approach us,” she said. “We approached him.”
“Everyone is invited,” Cole said, “but only one name will be lifted up, and that is the name of Jesus Christ.”
[In a video promotion of the event,] Brownback recounted the historic precedents for America’s governmental leaders to call the nation to prayer and repentance, including George Washington, Ben Franklin and Abraham Lincoln.
“Leaders throughout American history have always looked to the Lord in difficult times and asked for favor and help,” Brownback said in the video.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Day of Restoration Proclamation, Gov. Sam Brownback, 11/20/12
TO THE PEOPLE OF KANSAS, GREETINGS:
WHEREAS, the State of Kansas will host the national simulcast of REIGNDOWN USA in Topeka on December 8, 2012, bringing thousands here from across the country; and
WHEREAS, people from across America will join the millions from around the world on TV simulcast live from MacLennan Park, in the heart of America; and
WHEREAS, the first REIGNDOWN celebration was held 2008 in Washington DC, on the Capitol Grounds, introduced by proclamation of the President of the United States of America, with millions participating on site, on TV, and by computer; and
WHEREAS, regional REIGNDOWN events continued until the need was seen for the gathering to be held in the heart of our Nation; and
WHEREAS, many of our families have slid into poverty, endangering out next generation of citizens, our lands are parched by drought, our quality jobs are scarce, business and industry are struggling to expand, and many of our people have fallen into despair; and
WHEREAS, our Nation’s greatest leaders have called on a merciful God for favor during troubled times, such as:
“We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God.” - Abraham Lincoln, 1863.
“The propitious [favorable] smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained.” - George Washington, 1789.
“I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.” - Thomas Jefferson, 1787; and
WHEREAS, we collectively repent of distancing ourselves from God and ask for His mercy on us:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sam Brownback, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF KANSAS, do hereby proclaim December 8th 2012, as a
Day of Restoration
in Kansas and ask every citizen of our state to join in asking a Holy God to bring healing and restoration – help in mending broken lives, bringing peace to our families, our communities, and this land.
DONE: At the Capitol in Topeka under the Great Seal of the State
this 23rd day of November, A.D. 2012
BY THE GOVERNOR: Sam Brownback
Also read Gov. Brownback Promotes Marriage to Reduce Poverty
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
NY City Plagued with Sexual Immorality Diseases
The New York City Department of Health is broadcasting the effect of a morally corrupt society. The Department finds high rates of sexually-transmitted disease (STD), including HIV/AIDS, soaring rates for multiple STDs in some neighborhoods, and specifically warns of an outbreak of meningococcal disease caused by homosexual behavior.
For background, read New York Schools Teach Sex Performance Techniques and also read New York Schools Secretly Give 14-year-olds Morning After Pill as well as Anal Sex is Main Cause of HIV Pandemic: Study
UPDATE 4/17/13: 'New Gay Disease' Spreads in New York & California
-- From "Study Shows Soaring STD Rates In Many Areas Of New York City" posted at CBS News New York 12/10/12
The study surveyed 181 city ZIP codes for concurrence in rates of HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and hepatitis B, as well as two non-sexually-transmitted diseases – hepatitis C and tuberculosis. The diseases often occur among the same populations, the study noted.
The study said 33 percent of all the ZIP codes in New York City were in the top quintile citywide for multiple sexually-transmitted diseases during a survey taken in 2010. Among the most severe examples is ZIP code 10474 in Hunts Point, the Bronx, where rates of hepatitis C, chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV/AIDS all ranked in the top 20 percent of all New York City ZIP codes.
Overall, the Bronx also had the greatest percentage of ZIP codes – 68 percent – in the top 20 percent citywide for multiple STDs.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Tremont, Chelsea among NYC's worst neighborhoods for STDs" by Carl Campanile, New York Post 12/10/12
Singles in Manhattan’s trendiest neighborhoods are more likely to contract the nasty, sore-producing, sexually transmitted disease syphilis, a new study claims.
Nightlife areas such as SoHo, Murray Hill and the Upper West Side are home to 10 times more syphilis-infected residents than the city’s average, according to the city Department of Health.
Thirteen out of 20 of the neighborhoods with the highest HIV and syphilis rates are in Manhattan.
The Tremont section of The Bronx — where 43 percent of residents are below the federal poverty line — is home to the city’s highest STD rate, the study found.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Meningitis outbreak in NY; gays warned" by Victoria Colliver, San Francisco Chronicle 12/6/12
[The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene] issued a statement that advised all men who have sex with men to be vaccinated, regardless of whether they have HIV. They said the advisory applied especially to those who live in certain neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
In the past year, 12 cases of meningococcal disease, a severe bacterial infection that affects the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord, had been identified in gay men in New York. Three men were diagnosed there in the last six weeks.
. . . The new advisory also cautions men who have had contact with men they met through websites, bars, parties or digital apps since Sept. 1.
Although the vaccine can help prevent the disease, it is not used to treat it. Even if diagnosed early and treated with antibiotics, the disease can still sometimes cause permanent brain damage, hearing loss, kidney failure or even death.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Black Genocide in New York City via Abortion
For background, read New York Schools Teach Sex Performance Techniques and also read New York Schools Secretly Give 14-year-olds Morning After Pill as well as Anal Sex is Main Cause of HIV Pandemic: Study
UPDATE 4/17/13: 'New Gay Disease' Spreads in New York & California
-- From "Study Shows Soaring STD Rates In Many Areas Of New York City" posted at CBS News New York 12/10/12
The study surveyed 181 city ZIP codes for concurrence in rates of HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and hepatitis B, as well as two non-sexually-transmitted diseases – hepatitis C and tuberculosis. The diseases often occur among the same populations, the study noted.
The study said 33 percent of all the ZIP codes in New York City were in the top quintile citywide for multiple sexually-transmitted diseases during a survey taken in 2010. Among the most severe examples is ZIP code 10474 in Hunts Point, the Bronx, where rates of hepatitis C, chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV/AIDS all ranked in the top 20 percent of all New York City ZIP codes.
Overall, the Bronx also had the greatest percentage of ZIP codes – 68 percent – in the top 20 percent citywide for multiple STDs.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Tremont, Chelsea among NYC's worst neighborhoods for STDs" by Carl Campanile, New York Post 12/10/12
Singles in Manhattan’s trendiest neighborhoods are more likely to contract the nasty, sore-producing, sexually transmitted disease syphilis, a new study claims.
Nightlife areas such as SoHo, Murray Hill and the Upper West Side are home to 10 times more syphilis-infected residents than the city’s average, according to the city Department of Health.
Thirteen out of 20 of the neighborhoods with the highest HIV and syphilis rates are in Manhattan.
The Tremont section of The Bronx — where 43 percent of residents are below the federal poverty line — is home to the city’s highest STD rate, the study found.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Meningitis outbreak in NY; gays warned" by Victoria Colliver, San Francisco Chronicle 12/6/12
[The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene] issued a statement that advised all men who have sex with men to be vaccinated, regardless of whether they have HIV. They said the advisory applied especially to those who live in certain neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
In the past year, 12 cases of meningococcal disease, a severe bacterial infection that affects the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord, had been identified in gay men in New York. Three men were diagnosed there in the last six weeks.
. . . The new advisory also cautions men who have had contact with men they met through websites, bars, parties or digital apps since Sept. 1.
Although the vaccine can help prevent the disease, it is not used to treat it. Even if diagnosed early and treated with antibiotics, the disease can still sometimes cause permanent brain damage, hearing loss, kidney failure or even death.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Black Genocide in New York City via Abortion
Monday, December 10, 2012
Abortionist in Mass. School Opposed by Parents
Tracey Benson, principal at Pittsfield High School, has agreed to review an in-school "safe sex" campaign after parents objected to materials that the Girls Inc. instructor (certified by Planned Parenthood) said make condoms fun.
-- From "Western Mass. school sex ed program under review" by The Associated Press 12/8/12
Sarah Gillooly, who teaches the sex education class, said explicit phrases advocating condom use are intended to promote conversation among young women.
The class is designed to help female students between the ages of 15 and 18 avoid pregnancy and boost their career goals.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Pittsfield High School condom fliers prompt sex-education review" by John Sakata, Berkshire Eagle Staff 12/8/12
On the final day of a Girls Inc. instructional program teaching young girls about the risks associated with sex, the flier, which had 32 phrases described as "Condom Sayings," was passed out to about 15 to 20 students at Pittsfield High. The flier included sayings such as "Practice safe sex -- make love with a Trojan" and "Condoms are easier to change then [sic] diapers."
Other sayings included language about intercourse and references to sex organs that one Pittsfield High parent [Bruce Radke], who contacted The Eagle, found crass.
Gillooly emphasized the "Condom Sayings" are a small part of a 16-week course that encourages assertiveness from young women and encourages them to say no to sex -- not to mention financial accountability and other positive traits.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
UPDATE 2/6/12 - Planned Parenthood's Business Model: Hooking Kids on Sex (Warning: Sexually graphic video)
"If they give out funny stuff, it would make people think sex isn’t serious and try it."For background, read Parents Want Obama-paid Abortionist out of School and also read School Sexualization Standards by NEA, Abortionists as well as Planned Parenthood Lures Teen clients via Texting
-- Aleisha Radke, 11th-grade student
-- From "Western Mass. school sex ed program under review" by The Associated Press 12/8/12
Sarah Gillooly, who teaches the sex education class, said explicit phrases advocating condom use are intended to promote conversation among young women.
The class is designed to help female students between the ages of 15 and 18 avoid pregnancy and boost their career goals.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Pittsfield High School condom fliers prompt sex-education review" by John Sakata, Berkshire Eagle Staff 12/8/12
On the final day of a Girls Inc. instructional program teaching young girls about the risks associated with sex, the flier, which had 32 phrases described as "Condom Sayings," was passed out to about 15 to 20 students at Pittsfield High. The flier included sayings such as "Practice safe sex -- make love with a Trojan" and "Condoms are easier to change then [sic] diapers."
Other sayings included language about intercourse and references to sex organs that one Pittsfield High parent [Bruce Radke], who contacted The Eagle, found crass.
Gillooly emphasized the "Condom Sayings" are a small part of a 16-week course that encourages assertiveness from young women and encourages them to say no to sex -- not to mention financial accountability and other positive traits.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
UPDATE 2/6/12 - Planned Parenthood's Business Model: Hooking Kids on Sex (Warning: Sexually graphic video)
Sunday, December 09, 2012
God Praised by College Football Stars: Heisman Trophy
Largely unreported by mainstream media, Jesus Christ took center stage in this year's competition for college football's highest prize as Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M, who was awarded the Heisman Trophy, as well as finalist Collin Klein of Kansas State, both publicly gave thanks to God Almighty.
In contrast, Media OK with NFL's New 'Black Jesus' Quarterback
-- From "Manziel’s Heisman Trophy Acceptance Speech" posted at KBTX-TV3 (Bryan, TX) 12/8/12
"Most of all I'd love to thank God for me being here. For all the love and grace you've showed me. For the values carried from my parents to Texas A&M, to Kyle Field, with 30,000 students standing there for us," [said Johnny Manziel].
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Kansas State's Klein a winner, just not of Heisman Trophy" by Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post 12/2/12
"I want to thank God for this family," Klein bellowed to Kansas State fans aglow with purple pride . . .
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Klein Talks About Multitude Of Awards" by Kinch O'Kelley, WIBW-TV13 (Topeka, KS) 12/4/12
Senior Quarterback Collin Klein:
On what he wants people to know about him…
From "Collin Klein thankful for strong foundation" by Mike Brohard, Sports Editor, Reporter Herald (Loveland, CO) 12/7/12
This guy is one incredible young man. A natural leader, fierce competitor, one guided by his unwavering faith. He's so humble. He credits his coaches and teammates, diverting attention from himself. He gives back to his community, be it reading to the school children or working with the Special Olympics.
"Actually the most important thing [my parents have] done for me is establish and laid the foundation in pointing me in the right direction to build my faith and taught me how to read the Bible and serve the Lord," Klein said Friday. "That in itself has been a knowledge and wisdom multiplier that God has worked through. Without that foundation, there's no doubt I wouldn't be who I am today."
"I have not by any stretch of the imagination done this by myself or on my own strength," Collin said. "It starts with first of all the Lord, and in his God-given ability and God-given opportunity. In that, he's provided people like my parents first of all, and I'm glad their recognized."
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Collin Klein’s path as a person began at home in school" by Kellis Robinett, The Kansas City Star 12/8/12
[Doug and Kelly Klein] had to make tough decisions on how to raise their children. They wanted them to worship God, respect others and be active in the community. But not everyone values those ideals. What was the best way, they wondered, to pass them along?
One day, mom and dad had an epiphany: They would home-school their children.
“My mom was the teacher and my dad was the principal,” Collin Klein said. “They taught me everything I know.”
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Klein's personal values command our respect" by Phil Anderson, The Topeka Capital-Journal Religion Writer 11/30/12
Some have compared Klein to Tim Tebow, another unconventional college quarterback who led the Florida Gators to the 2006 and 2008 national championships, and who won the 2007 Heisman Trophy.
In a recent Associated Press story, similarities between Klein and Tebow were outlined.
“Both of them were home-schooled,” the article stated. “Both are rooted deeply in their Christian faith. Both were standout prep players who overcame funky throwing motions to develop into bruising, run-first quarterbacks for two of college football’s most accomplished coaches.”
“I think I’m very blessed that God has provided my upbringing in a way that I had parents and coaches that invested in me and provided a foundation to understand what’s really important,” [Klein] said. “Success is fleeting in this world. There’s bigger things at stake.”
Klein’s marriage over the summer to Kansas State women’s basketball player Shalin Spani also was fodder for some articles this fall. Klein saved his first kiss for his marriage day, something noted in many stories.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read NFL Athlete FOR Minnesota Biblical Marriage Amendment
"I knew even then God had bigger plans for [Johnny], but I never dreamed it would be this. His ways are way higher than my little mind thinks."For background, read The Media & Quarterback Tebow's Christian Faith and also read NFL Christian Quarterback Tim Tebow's Sermon Draws 26,000, Media Ignore
-- Michelle Manziel (mother)
"Thank you, Jesus. We're very blessed."
-- Paul Manziel (father)
In contrast, Media OK with NFL's New 'Black Jesus' Quarterback
-- From "Manziel’s Heisman Trophy Acceptance Speech" posted at KBTX-TV3 (Bryan, TX) 12/8/12
"Most of all I'd love to thank God for me being here. For all the love and grace you've showed me. For the values carried from my parents to Texas A&M, to Kyle Field, with 30,000 students standing there for us," [said Johnny Manziel].
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Kansas State's Klein a winner, just not of Heisman Trophy" by Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post 12/2/12
"I want to thank God for this family," Klein bellowed to Kansas State fans aglow with purple pride . . .
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Klein Talks About Multitude Of Awards" by Kinch O'Kelley, WIBW-TV13 (Topeka, KS) 12/4/12
Senior Quarterback Collin Klein:
On what he wants people to know about him…
“I think the main thing that I want people to know is, first of all, anything I have accomplished has been through a God-given opportunity with God-given ability. That is my first goal is to honor Him in that and with what He has given me to do. That is the most important thing to me. That is the first and the main thing I want people to take away from my story. I would also want them to maybe know that sometimes it is true that with God, all things are possible. . . . It has been a journey. It is one that I definitely could not have scripted this way. Again, the Lord did have a plan, and I am just so blessed and fortunate to have this opportunity with this team and these people here and be a part of this family. I think those would be the main things that are most important to me.”On how broad his plans are after graduation…
“I do not know exactly what that looks like. Even though I do not know the exact opportunity or the exact landscape of what that looks like, I know that I want to honor and serve my Lord and Savior. I want to take care of my family spiritually, financially and physically, and serve the people in whatever community I am going to be around at that time. Whatever that looks like – if it is using my finance degree or if it is playing ball, or a mixture of both. Who knows what it could be. Whatever it looks like, as long as those three things are intact, then we will be just fine.”To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Collin Klein thankful for strong foundation" by Mike Brohard, Sports Editor, Reporter Herald (Loveland, CO) 12/7/12
This guy is one incredible young man. A natural leader, fierce competitor, one guided by his unwavering faith. He's so humble. He credits his coaches and teammates, diverting attention from himself. He gives back to his community, be it reading to the school children or working with the Special Olympics.
"Actually the most important thing [my parents have] done for me is establish and laid the foundation in pointing me in the right direction to build my faith and taught me how to read the Bible and serve the Lord," Klein said Friday. "That in itself has been a knowledge and wisdom multiplier that God has worked through. Without that foundation, there's no doubt I wouldn't be who I am today."
"I have not by any stretch of the imagination done this by myself or on my own strength," Collin said. "It starts with first of all the Lord, and in his God-given ability and God-given opportunity. In that, he's provided people like my parents first of all, and I'm glad their recognized."
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Collin Klein’s path as a person began at home in school" by Kellis Robinett, The Kansas City Star 12/8/12
[Doug and Kelly Klein] had to make tough decisions on how to raise their children. They wanted them to worship God, respect others and be active in the community. But not everyone values those ideals. What was the best way, they wondered, to pass them along?
One day, mom and dad had an epiphany: They would home-school their children.
“My mom was the teacher and my dad was the principal,” Collin Klein said. “They taught me everything I know.”
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Klein's personal values command our respect" by Phil Anderson, The Topeka Capital-Journal Religion Writer 11/30/12
Some have compared Klein to Tim Tebow, another unconventional college quarterback who led the Florida Gators to the 2006 and 2008 national championships, and who won the 2007 Heisman Trophy.
In a recent Associated Press story, similarities between Klein and Tebow were outlined.
“Both of them were home-schooled,” the article stated. “Both are rooted deeply in their Christian faith. Both were standout prep players who overcame funky throwing motions to develop into bruising, run-first quarterbacks for two of college football’s most accomplished coaches.”
“I think I’m very blessed that God has provided my upbringing in a way that I had parents and coaches that invested in me and provided a foundation to understand what’s really important,” [Klein] said. “Success is fleeting in this world. There’s bigger things at stake.”
Klein’s marriage over the summer to Kansas State women’s basketball player Shalin Spani also was fodder for some articles this fall. Klein saved his first kiss for his marriage day, something noted in many stories.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read NFL Athlete FOR Minnesota Biblical Marriage Amendment
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Notre Dame Blesses Homosexual Student Organization
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For background, read Notre Dame Pays Students for Homosexual Activism and also read Catholic Loyola Univ. OKs Homosexual Student Advocacy
Also read Gay Clubs Required in Schools, Says White House as well as Gay Recruitment of Kids: Senators Join Obama
-- From "Notre Dame makes changes in support, service for GLBTQ students" by Margaret Fosmoe, South Bend Tribune 12/5/12
"This is very good news," said Alex Coccia, co-president of the Progressive Student Alliance, the student activists' group that has been leading the effort. "The university is recognizing a student organization. It's going to provide the peer-to-peer support that is needed."
The changes announced are part of a comprehensive pastoral plan that includes an array of initiatives based on Notre Dame's Catholic mission, the university announced. The plan, titled "Beloved Friends and Allies: A Pastoral Plan for the Support and Holistic Development of GLBTQ and Heterosexual Students at the University of Notre Dame," was developed by the university's Student Affairs staff. The university announcement states the plan follows a study of Catholic doctrine and teaching, listening sessions with students, and an examination of student clubs and structures at other Catholic universities.
Karl Abad, an openly gay Notre Dame senior . . . [said] "Students here are ready for a change, but the climate didn't encourage open discussion."
Abad said he was involved in the talks in recent months with administrators that led to approval for the student organization. He praised the efforts of Erin Hoffmann Harding, who in August became Notre Dame's vice president for student affairs, for moving the discussions forward. "Throughout this process, she's been in constant dialogue with other administrators and knows what students need," he said.
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From "'The next step'" by John Cameron, The (Notre Dame) Observer 12/5/12
Though this is a historic decision in Notre Dame’s efforts to better serve a diverse student body, University President Fr. John Jenkins said the plan for the unnamed student organization is a natural progression of previous initiatives.
“In the 1990s, as I said, we created the Standing Committee [on Gay and Lesbian Student Needs]. In 2006, that was changed to the Core Council [for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Questioning Students], and various initiatives were undertaken in conjunction with those efforts,” he said. “I see this as the next step to be more effective.”
“The comprehensiveness of this not only being about the organization is a very important element to the entire thing because of the education, because of the awareness, because of the support and interaction with other University offices, we think this is a plan that we believe and hope will be much more than about one organization,” [Erin Hoffmann Harding] said.
While Jenkins said expanding the diversity at Notre Dame is part of the administration’s duties, he said the responsibility does not end at the steps of the Main Building.
“Diversity isn’t just about having a bunch of different people all in the same place. It really is about building a community,” he said.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Bishop Rhoades hopeful about Notre Dame's new student organization" posted at Catholic News Agency 12/7/12
Bishop Rhoades wrote that with the plan, Notre Dame “clearly affirms its fidelity to Catholic Church teaching on human sexuality” and affirms “the teachings of the Church on the commandment and vocation of love, the virtue of chastity and its expression in friendship, the importance of self-mastery, and the call to holiness.”
The foundations section of the plan cites the need to pursue “human solidarity and the common good” and says that “all must learn to govern their passions in disciplined ways on the road to lasting freedom.”
Bishop Rhoades reflected that the plan “affirms Catholic teaching that men and women who have homosexual tendencies 'must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity.'”
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Notre Dame introduces gay-straight allies group" by Cardinal Newman Society 12/7/12
“I think if people look carefully at what we’re doing and really, in a thoughtful way, evaluate it, I think thoughtful people will see that this makes sense,” reportedly said Fr. Jenkins. “It makes sense for a Catholic university like Notre Dame to provide such structures to serve their students effectively.”
. . . although the plan describes the student organization as acting consistent with Catholic teaching, Fr. Jenkins seemed to indicate some doubt about how closely it will be regulated . . .
Moreover, at least one Vatican official has expressed reservations about a Catholic college organizing any student activity centered on homosexuality. In 1992 Cardinal Pio Laghi, then-Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, opposed a homosexual club at Seattle University: “At a Catholic university, support can be given only to Catholic teaching on homosexuality and Catholic pastoral practice to help homosexual persons morally, ascetically, and spiritually…The university’s responsibilities towards homosexual persons, doctrinally and pastorally, should find their expression in courses in Catholic theology.”
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Catholic Notre Dame announces services for gay students" by Moni Basu, CNN 12/7/12
[Lesbian student Mia] Lillis said the actions were huge for a school that has not been welcoming to gay students and has often found itself atop national lists of gay-unfriendly schools. Too bad, she said, because she found the students to be accepting of her. But they had not been afforded the channels to vocalize their thoughts. The climate was one of silence on gay issues.
[Student] Alex Coccia, who helped spearhead the student effort to change things at Notre Dame, said a new environment will be especially a big deal for questioning students.
[However,] The Sycamore Trust, which says its goal is to protect the Catholic identity of Notre Dame, expressed concern on its website, saying the university's support of a gay club "would give grave scandal damaging to the church, to the university, to students, and to other Catholic institutions and would establish a potential source of serious mischief within the school."
It went on to say, "Surely it is predictable that a group whose organizing principle is same-sex attraction is likely to be a forum, overt or covert, for opposition to the Church’s teachings about homosexuality. It may also become an instrumentality in the student 'hookup' culture."
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Majority of Catholic colleges host pro-homosexual groups: survey" by Johanna Dasteel, LifeSiteNews.com 11/20/12
A survey by TFP Student Action has found pro-homosexual student clubs at 111 out of the 211 schools listed by the most comprehensive reference material available, “Ganley’s Catholic Schools in America,” published by Fisher Publishing Company. TFP’s comprehensive list with corresponding clubs includes links to school websites and club descriptions.
TFP claims that many of the mentioned clubs act as platforms of Catholic dissent, advancing the idea of same-sex “marriage”, the acceptance of homosexual lifestyles, gender confusion, and the rejection of Catholic teaching.
In a press release announcing their survey, TFP Student Action quoted from a 2008 address of Pope Benedict XVI to Catholic educators at the Catholic University of America.
“Teachers and administrators, whether in universities or schools, have the duty and privilege to ensure that students receive instruction in Catholic doctrine and practice,” said the pope. “This requires that public witness to the way of Christ, as found in the Gospel and upheld by the Church’s Magisterium, shapes all aspects of an institution’s life, both inside and outside the classroom. Divergence from this vision weakens Catholic identity and, far from advancing freedom, inevitably leads to confusion, whether moral, intellectual or spiritual.”
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Friday, December 07, 2012
Women Who Give Birth Live Longer and Healthier
According to a new study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, parents live in better physical health, resulting in longer life, compared to childless people. The rate of dying early for mothers was found to be as much as one-quarter that of childless women.
Perhaps it's because God Created Woman to Give Birth and Breast-feed
UPDATE 1/27/16: Women Who Birth More Children Live Longer, Study Finds
For background, read Childless Women: White and More Educated and also read Kids are Hazardous to Marriage, Say Liberal Studies as well as Sex on the Rise, Procreation in Decline
-- From "Parents may live longer than childless" by UPI 12/6/12
A study involving Danish couples found a correlation between childless couples dying earlier than couples with children, researchers said.
. . . the early death rate from circulatory disease, cancers and accidents among childless women was four times as high as that among those who gave birth to their own child, and 50 percent lower among women who adopted. The study also found the early death rate in men was halved if they had children.
"Mindful that association is not the same thing as causation, our results suggest that the mortality rates are higher in the childless," the researchers wrote in the study.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Parents live longer than couples without children, study finds" by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times 12/6/12
. . . After examining data on more than 21,276 Danish couples who tried to get pregnant, researchers calculated that women who gave birth to a child were four times more likely to be alive at the end of the study period compared with women who remained childless. The benefit to men was smaller but still significant — those who fathered children were twice as likely to be alive compared with men who remained childless.
The couples in the study all sought treatment for infertility; some of those who didn’t get pregnant using in vitro fertilization went on to adopt children. These parents also seemed to get a health boost — the mothers in this group were 33% less likely to die compared with women who never had children, and the adoptive fathers were 45% less likely to die.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Having children 'helps you live longer'" by Peter Russell, WebMD UK Health News 12/6/12
"Childless couples are at increased risk of dying early of all causes," says researcher Esben Agerbo, associate professor at Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark.
Rates of mental ill health were similar between couples with and without children of their own, with the exception of those with drug and alcohol problems. However, the prevalence of mental illness in couples who adopted children was around half that of other parents.
The new findings echo those of Dr Michael Eisenberg, director of male reproductive medicine and surgery at Stanford University in the US.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Family Demise; 1/3 of Households are People Alone
Perhaps it's because God Created Woman to Give Birth and Breast-feed
UPDATE 1/27/16: Women Who Birth More Children Live Longer, Study Finds
For background, read Childless Women: White and More Educated and also read Kids are Hazardous to Marriage, Say Liberal Studies as well as Sex on the Rise, Procreation in Decline
-- From "Parents may live longer than childless" by UPI 12/6/12
A study involving Danish couples found a correlation between childless couples dying earlier than couples with children, researchers said.
. . . the early death rate from circulatory disease, cancers and accidents among childless women was four times as high as that among those who gave birth to their own child, and 50 percent lower among women who adopted. The study also found the early death rate in men was halved if they had children.
"Mindful that association is not the same thing as causation, our results suggest that the mortality rates are higher in the childless," the researchers wrote in the study.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Parents live longer than couples without children, study finds" by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times 12/6/12
. . . After examining data on more than 21,276 Danish couples who tried to get pregnant, researchers calculated that women who gave birth to a child were four times more likely to be alive at the end of the study period compared with women who remained childless. The benefit to men was smaller but still significant — those who fathered children were twice as likely to be alive compared with men who remained childless.
The couples in the study all sought treatment for infertility; some of those who didn’t get pregnant using in vitro fertilization went on to adopt children. These parents also seemed to get a health boost — the mothers in this group were 33% less likely to die compared with women who never had children, and the adoptive fathers were 45% less likely to die.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Having children 'helps you live longer'" by Peter Russell, WebMD UK Health News 12/6/12
"Childless couples are at increased risk of dying early of all causes," says researcher Esben Agerbo, associate professor at Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark.
Rates of mental ill health were similar between couples with and without children of their own, with the exception of those with drug and alcohol problems. However, the prevalence of mental illness in couples who adopted children was around half that of other parents.
The new findings echo those of Dr Michael Eisenberg, director of male reproductive medicine and surgery at Stanford University in the US.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Family Demise; 1/3 of Households are People Alone
Thursday, December 06, 2012
CIA Searching for Homosexuals - To Hire
President Obama's Central Intelligence Agency's LGBT Community Outreach and Liaison, Michael Barber, says that the CIA's recent collaboration with the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is the beginning of a nation-wide effort to recruit multitudes of homosexuals, bisexuals, and sexually confused people into the spy agency.
UPDATE 2/20/16: Obama Administration Recruiting Mentally Ill Spies for CIA
For background, read White House Honors Sexually Confused People Killed and also read Obama Creates Homosexual Path to Citizenship as well as ObamaCare Advances Gay Agenda, Says Obama HHS Secretary
-- From "CIA to hold networking event with Florida gay chamber of commerce" by Steve Rothaus, The Miami Herald 11/27/12
Barber - "a straight ally" - along with gay CIA employees Engineering Development Chief Bill French and Technical Information Officer Tracey Ballard will speak to prospective employees about the benefits of joining the agency.
"There was a history of discrimination against LGBT persons in the federal government," Ballard said. "The process was extremely difficult for LGBT people to get security clearance prior to 1995."
That year President Bill Clinton signed an executive order stating "the United States government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in granting access to classified information."
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Mission Diversify: CIA Begins LGBT Recruiting" by Greg Allen, National Public Radio 12/2/12
More than 200 CIA employees are members of the agency's LGBT resource group today. The spy agency is one of the founding partners of Outserve, an organization that represents gay active military personnel, including those with the CIA.
Barber says there were always gay men and women doing important jobs at the agency, but until recently few were comfortable being out.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "CIA Makes History: Please Apply Here If You Are a Member of the LGBT Community" by Penny Starr, CNSNews.com 12/5/12
A press release posted on the CIA website on Nov. 8 announced the first-ever sponsorship by the agency of a LGBT conference.
“For the first time in its history, the CIA served as a corporate sponsor of the oSTEM – Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – recent national conference in Chicago, and led discussions in the Intelligence Careers conference track,” the release states. “The CIA participated in the event as part of its nationwide outreach to diverse communities with mission critical talent.”
Susan M. Gordon, CIA’s director of support, spoke to the 100 students in attendance at the conference, according to the press release.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Gay Recruitment Doubles Ranks of Young, Poll Finds
UPDATE 2/20/16: Obama Administration Recruiting Mentally Ill Spies for CIA
For background, read White House Honors Sexually Confused People Killed and also read Obama Creates Homosexual Path to Citizenship as well as ObamaCare Advances Gay Agenda, Says Obama HHS Secretary
-- From "CIA to hold networking event with Florida gay chamber of commerce" by Steve Rothaus, The Miami Herald 11/27/12
Barber - "a straight ally" - along with gay CIA employees Engineering Development Chief Bill French and Technical Information Officer Tracey Ballard will speak to prospective employees about the benefits of joining the agency.
"There was a history of discrimination against LGBT persons in the federal government," Ballard said. "The process was extremely difficult for LGBT people to get security clearance prior to 1995."
That year President Bill Clinton signed an executive order stating "the United States government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in granting access to classified information."
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Mission Diversify: CIA Begins LGBT Recruiting" by Greg Allen, National Public Radio 12/2/12
More than 200 CIA employees are members of the agency's LGBT resource group today. The spy agency is one of the founding partners of Outserve, an organization that represents gay active military personnel, including those with the CIA.
Barber says there were always gay men and women doing important jobs at the agency, but until recently few were comfortable being out.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "CIA Makes History: Please Apply Here If You Are a Member of the LGBT Community" by Penny Starr, CNSNews.com 12/5/12
A press release posted on the CIA website on Nov. 8 announced the first-ever sponsorship by the agency of a LGBT conference.
“For the first time in its history, the CIA served as a corporate sponsor of the oSTEM – Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – recent national conference in Chicago, and led discussions in the Intelligence Careers conference track,” the release states. “The CIA participated in the event as part of its nationwide outreach to diverse communities with mission critical talent.”
Susan M. Gordon, CIA’s director of support, spoke to the 100 students in attendance at the conference, according to the press release.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Gay Recruitment Doubles Ranks of Young, Poll Finds
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Congressmen Must Deny Prayer Group, Say Atheists
The American Humanist Association is warning newly elected congressmen to shun the Congressional Prayer Caucus because the 105-member caucus stands for religious liberty and works against the secularization of America -- the aim of the atheists.
For background, read Prayer in America: Hidden Faith, or Public? and also read Missouri Votes to Bring Prayer Back to School, Countering Atheists
-- From "Atheists Trying to Shut Down Congressional Prayer Caucus" by Susan Jones, CNSNews.com 12/4/12
Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.), who founded the caucus in 2005, said the American Humanist Association is among the "extremist groups" that "want to make sure they've censored and shut down anything related to faith."
Among its objections to the Congressional Prayer Caucus, the American Humanist Association complains that the caucus supports and believes in the National Motto ("In God We Trust") and wants to continue the practice of opening Congress with a daily prayer.
The atheist group also cited the caucus's support for legislation calling on the president to designate 2010 as "the National Year of the Bible" and its support for crosses on public land.
Forbes said he has no objection to atheists or anyone else saying whatever they want to say. "The unfortunate thing is these extremist groups don't give us the same right, and they want to censor our ability to say that we do believe in God and we do believe in our faith."
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
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From "Congressmen Urged Not to Join Prayer Caucus" posted at CBN News 12/4/12
The caucus gathers weekly in a room just off the House floor in the Capitol building to pray for each other, the week ahead, and the nation. It also works to defend the expression of faith in the public square such as prayer before public meetings and the public display of Christmas symbols.
The American Humanist Association was founded more than 70 years ago with a mission to "bring about a progressive society where being good without gods is an accepted way to live life" according to the organization's website.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Atheists Claim Congressional Prayer Caucus Treats Them Like 'Second Hand Citizens'" by Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter 11/9/12
"Members of the Congressional Prayer Caucus have repeatedly introduced and supported legislation that many secular Americans feel is unconstitutional and often favors Christianity above all other religions," said American Humanist Association Executive Director Roy Speckhardt, whose organization sent the open letter to U.S. representatives.
The letter reads: "The Congressional Prayer Caucus is also one of the leading advocates for opening and closing each session of Congress with prayer, which regulates non-religious Americans and other who don't pray to the status of second-class citizens."
Speckhardt, who signed the letter, ends it with a call to the newly elected leaders to continue defending the separation of church and state.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
For background, read Prayer in America: Hidden Faith, or Public? and also read Missouri Votes to Bring Prayer Back to School, Countering Atheists
-- From "Atheists Trying to Shut Down Congressional Prayer Caucus" by Susan Jones, CNSNews.com 12/4/12
Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.), who founded the caucus in 2005, said the American Humanist Association is among the "extremist groups" that "want to make sure they've censored and shut down anything related to faith."
Among its objections to the Congressional Prayer Caucus, the American Humanist Association complains that the caucus supports and believes in the National Motto ("In God We Trust") and wants to continue the practice of opening Congress with a daily prayer.
The atheist group also cited the caucus's support for legislation calling on the president to designate 2010 as "the National Year of the Bible" and its support for crosses on public land.
Forbes said he has no objection to atheists or anyone else saying whatever they want to say. "The unfortunate thing is these extremist groups don't give us the same right, and they want to censor our ability to say that we do believe in God and we do believe in our faith."
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Congressmen Urged Not to Join Prayer Caucus" posted at CBN News 12/4/12
The caucus gathers weekly in a room just off the House floor in the Capitol building to pray for each other, the week ahead, and the nation. It also works to defend the expression of faith in the public square such as prayer before public meetings and the public display of Christmas symbols.
The American Humanist Association was founded more than 70 years ago with a mission to "bring about a progressive society where being good without gods is an accepted way to live life" according to the organization's website.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "Atheists Claim Congressional Prayer Caucus Treats Them Like 'Second Hand Citizens'" by Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter 11/9/12
"Members of the Congressional Prayer Caucus have repeatedly introduced and supported legislation that many secular Americans feel is unconstitutional and often favors Christianity above all other religions," said American Humanist Association Executive Director Roy Speckhardt, whose organization sent the open letter to U.S. representatives.
The letter reads: "The Congressional Prayer Caucus is also one of the leading advocates for opening and closing each session of Congress with prayer, which regulates non-religious Americans and other who don't pray to the status of second-class citizens."
Speckhardt, who signed the letter, ends it with a call to the newly elected leaders to continue defending the separation of church and state.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Media OK with NFL's New 'Black Jesus' Quarterback
The liberal mainstream media doesn't ridicule the on-field "Christian antics" of the Washington Redskins 22-year-old quarterback Robert Griffin III as the media have done with quarterback Tim Tebow. Without scorn, the media even show replays of RG3's genuflecting sign of the cross followed by his raised hand and head to the sky.
For background, read The Media & Quarterback Tebow's Christian Faith and also read NBA's Lin Thanks Jesus, without Tebow-like Scorn
-- From "Redskins QB Robert Griffin III after big win: God is on our side" by Jim Corbett, USA TODAY SportsShare 12/4/12
He even used a little magic: Griffin took off on second-and-2 from the New York 28-yard line. When he was hit by safety Stevie Brown, the football popped straight into the arms of receiver Josh Morgan, who raced 13 yards for a TD and a 7-3, second-quarter lead.
It was Griffin's second fumble this season that a teammate recovered for a touchdown.
"God's on our side," Griffin said. "There are a lot more goals this team is striving for. I know we can definitely accomplish them."
During a one-on-one interview during the 2012 NFL season, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin, III told USA Today Sports that when he's on the field, 'I like to think I am super out there and I can do things that normal people can't.'
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "On Monday Night Football, RG3 Does Own Version of the Tebow" by Susan Jones, CNSNews.com 12/4/12
After Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III made an 8-yard, game-winning touchdown pass to Pierre Garcon in the fourth quarter of the Monday Night Football game, he conspicuously thanked God--kneeling, making the sign of the cross, and pointing to the sky in a public display of devotion.
ESPN showed the moment live, then replayed it twice from different angles, but made no comment about it.
Earlier this season, when RG3 threw his first professional touchdown pass he also made the sign of the cross and pointed toward heaven. But despite his public displays of devotion on the football field, RG3 has not been mocked--as fellow NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has--for professing his faith.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "RGIII is the most exciting athlete in Washington — right now" by Mike Wise, Columnist (Washington Post) 12/2/12
The deification of Robert Griffin III now in full overdrive, I decided to finally call Black Jesus and ask about the second coming.
“They’re calling Griffin that now?” Earl Monroe said, chuckling, when he returned my call from his home in New Jersey on Sunday.
Yes, the Pearl is told, Fred Davis, Griffin’s teammate, christened the 22-year-old Redskins rookie quarterback “Black Jesus” more than a month ago. But he apparently did not know the former Baltimore Bullet was given the nickname some 45 years ago.
“Well, I’m fine if they want to call him that,” Monroe added. “Fact is I really love watching him. He is something. I read yesterday his [touchdown to interception] ratio is 16 to 4. That’s just incredible.
The point is, godding up Griffin too soon is dangerous. . . . Tim Tebow was a messiah for a god-awful Broncos team — until John Elway forsook him with a trade to the Jets, which these days is as about as close as you can get to Hades.
To read the entire opinion column above, CLICK HERE.
From "How Traditional Values Shape the NFL" by Jack Cashill, American Thinker 11/27/12
On the long Thanksgiving weekend, five regular starting NFL quarterbacks of at least partial African descent took the field for their respective teams. Beyond their obvious talent, all five share a common background, one that is now rare in the African American community and becoming anomalous in American society writ large: each grew up in a Christian home with a mother and a father. More so than foot speed or even arm strength, this is the variable that elevates them above their peers.
Robert Griffin III, the Redskins' star rookie, was born in Okinawa to Robert Jr. and Jacqueline, who were then both sergeants in the U.S. Army. The family finally settled in Copperas Cove, Texas, outside Ft. Hood. At Baylor, Griffin managed to graduate in three years with a 3.67 GPA and a degree in political science. During his final year at Baylor, he was studying for a Master's degree in communication. "I was heavily influenced by my parents to learn discipline," says Griffin, a professing Christian who has been in the church since age seven. "But my relationship with God was my most important influence."
Given the impact of faith and family on the NFL, one can imagine how an emphasis on the same could re-shape America. It is too bad the party in power has a perverse disdain for both.
To read the entire opinion column above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Religious Liberty & Anti-Christian Totalitarianism
For background, read The Media & Quarterback Tebow's Christian Faith and also read NBA's Lin Thanks Jesus, without Tebow-like Scorn
-- From "Redskins QB Robert Griffin III after big win: God is on our side" by Jim Corbett, USA TODAY SportsShare 12/4/12
He even used a little magic: Griffin took off on second-and-2 from the New York 28-yard line. When he was hit by safety Stevie Brown, the football popped straight into the arms of receiver Josh Morgan, who raced 13 yards for a TD and a 7-3, second-quarter lead.
It was Griffin's second fumble this season that a teammate recovered for a touchdown.
"God's on our side," Griffin said. "There are a lot more goals this team is striving for. I know we can definitely accomplish them."
During a one-on-one interview during the 2012 NFL season, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin, III told USA Today Sports that when he's on the field, 'I like to think I am super out there and I can do things that normal people can't.'
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "On Monday Night Football, RG3 Does Own Version of the Tebow" by Susan Jones, CNSNews.com 12/4/12
After Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III made an 8-yard, game-winning touchdown pass to Pierre Garcon in the fourth quarter of the Monday Night Football game, he conspicuously thanked God--kneeling, making the sign of the cross, and pointing to the sky in a public display of devotion.
ESPN showed the moment live, then replayed it twice from different angles, but made no comment about it.
Earlier this season, when RG3 threw his first professional touchdown pass he also made the sign of the cross and pointed toward heaven. But despite his public displays of devotion on the football field, RG3 has not been mocked--as fellow NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has--for professing his faith.
To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.
From "RGIII is the most exciting athlete in Washington — right now" by Mike Wise, Columnist (Washington Post) 12/2/12
The deification of Robert Griffin III now in full overdrive, I decided to finally call Black Jesus and ask about the second coming.
“They’re calling Griffin that now?” Earl Monroe said, chuckling, when he returned my call from his home in New Jersey on Sunday.
Yes, the Pearl is told, Fred Davis, Griffin’s teammate, christened the 22-year-old Redskins rookie quarterback “Black Jesus” more than a month ago. But he apparently did not know the former Baltimore Bullet was given the nickname some 45 years ago.
“Well, I’m fine if they want to call him that,” Monroe added. “Fact is I really love watching him. He is something. I read yesterday his [touchdown to interception] ratio is 16 to 4. That’s just incredible.
The point is, godding up Griffin too soon is dangerous. . . . Tim Tebow was a messiah for a god-awful Broncos team — until John Elway forsook him with a trade to the Jets, which these days is as about as close as you can get to Hades.
To read the entire opinion column above, CLICK HERE.
From "How Traditional Values Shape the NFL" by Jack Cashill, American Thinker 11/27/12
On the long Thanksgiving weekend, five regular starting NFL quarterbacks of at least partial African descent took the field for their respective teams. Beyond their obvious talent, all five share a common background, one that is now rare in the African American community and becoming anomalous in American society writ large: each grew up in a Christian home with a mother and a father. More so than foot speed or even arm strength, this is the variable that elevates them above their peers.
Robert Griffin III, the Redskins' star rookie, was born in Okinawa to Robert Jr. and Jacqueline, who were then both sergeants in the U.S. Army. The family finally settled in Copperas Cove, Texas, outside Ft. Hood. At Baylor, Griffin managed to graduate in three years with a 3.67 GPA and a degree in political science. During his final year at Baylor, he was studying for a Master's degree in communication. "I was heavily influenced by my parents to learn discipline," says Griffin, a professing Christian who has been in the church since age seven. "But my relationship with God was my most important influence."
Given the impact of faith and family on the NFL, one can imagine how an emphasis on the same could re-shape America. It is too bad the party in power has a perverse disdain for both.
To read the entire opinion column above, CLICK HERE.
Also read Religious Liberty & Anti-Christian Totalitarianism
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