Just when you thought that the government’s massive bailout of AIG couldn’t become any more convoluted, the true story of AIG came to light recently. A Michigan federal judge ruled that a lawsuit brought by an Ex-Marine will go forward concerning the government bailout of insurance giant American International Group, or AIG.
The problem with AIG, which was mainly missed by the mainstream left theologian media thinkers, is that the company engages in “sharia-compliant insurance” to fulfill tenets of the Muslim faith. According to this “sharia compliant insurance”; there is a certain amount of interest that you cannot take under sharia law, and anything above that interest has to be cleansed. Coincidentally, the cleansing of that interest is to have a board of Islamic leaders called Imams cleanse it by, you guessed it; sending it to Islamic charities.
Obviously, this is in violation of the Constitution's Establishment Clause, which prevents the government from a certain degree of involvement in religion. Everyone knows that some Islamic charities are not necessarily charities at all. It just so happens that some of these Islamic charities that AIG sends the interest to may be involved with the terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
My case in point is when the federal government successfully prosecuted the Holy Land Foundation, a well-known charity for Islamic causes in Texas because it ended up funding Hamas and Hezbollah.
Thankfully, in this case and with an unusual act of wisdom from the federal bench, a federal judge has waved a green flag for the case to proceed.
One would assume that if a conflict arises between American law and religious laws, the Constitution would prevail. Given the fact that the federal government is involved and the commander in chief is an inexperienced Chicago politician way over his head, I hardly have faith that this ruled principle would apply.
Not only did the fat cats at AIG feed once again at taxpayer expense, but their parasite Islamic brothers [some of which with no doubt may be terrorists] are now direct leaches off the backs of Americans. Good job Barak.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Capitalism
I have heard so many Christians that have misconceptions about capitalism that they actually see capitalism as a means to promote greed and corruption.
These misconceptions are based on an all out assault by the left thinking theologians that characterize capitalism as the root of all evils rather than the what it really is, the use of God given wisdom. There is a strong moral case that capitalism is superior over other economic alternatives. My case in point, take one look at countries such as China, Russia, and North Korea.
Because of the requirement of capitalism causing one to have to work hard and think even harder, capitalism promotes self motivation and in it’s truest form, the dependence of counsel with the One True God. Wealth is created and when done in the God given standards of moral ways, it does not leave a fellow person poor.
Truly helping those that are poor is helping all have an economy that creates wealth. Having an economy create wealth is undertaking an economic policy with economic actions that promote people to work hard. In short when someone is down on their luck give them a hand up, not a hand out.
For far to long, the economic policies of those that are in government have left those middle class people sadly but simply put forgotten. Getting back to basic "Capitalistic Economics" is a good start.
Unfortunately the batteries in Washington right now are stone cold dead. To no surprise the politicians are so far out of touch they could not possibly understand how the average Joe the Plumber is dealing with it.
Christians should not to buy into these negative stereotypes about capitalism. What they should buy into are candidates where real change will occur. A change that embraces the founding principals that made the United States of America a truly great country: Capitalism.
As long as there are Democrats and Republicans that is nothing more than a lost cause.
And exactly what were all of you thinking November 4, 2008?
These misconceptions are based on an all out assault by the left thinking theologians that characterize capitalism as the root of all evils rather than the what it really is, the use of God given wisdom. There is a strong moral case that capitalism is superior over other economic alternatives. My case in point, take one look at countries such as China, Russia, and North Korea.
Because of the requirement of capitalism causing one to have to work hard and think even harder, capitalism promotes self motivation and in it’s truest form, the dependence of counsel with the One True God. Wealth is created and when done in the God given standards of moral ways, it does not leave a fellow person poor.
Truly helping those that are poor is helping all have an economy that creates wealth. Having an economy create wealth is undertaking an economic policy with economic actions that promote people to work hard. In short when someone is down on their luck give them a hand up, not a hand out.
For far to long, the economic policies of those that are in government have left those middle class people sadly but simply put forgotten. Getting back to basic "Capitalistic Economics" is a good start.
Unfortunately the batteries in Washington right now are stone cold dead. To no surprise the politicians are so far out of touch they could not possibly understand how the average Joe the Plumber is dealing with it.
Christians should not to buy into these negative stereotypes about capitalism. What they should buy into are candidates where real change will occur. A change that embraces the founding principals that made the United States of America a truly great country: Capitalism.
As long as there are Democrats and Republicans that is nothing more than a lost cause.
And exactly what were all of you thinking November 4, 2008?
An Officers Kool-Aid
Out on the left coast, in not so lovely California, a San Diego pastor has been told by the county bureaucrats that he needs to obtain a permit to host a weekly Bible study in his home.
Apparently, Pastor and Mrs. David Jones host the weekly study in their home, in the same neighborhood as their church. The whole episode began when a pinhead county zoning officer paid them a friendly visit. Their attorney, Dean Broyles, said the official pinhead asked the pastor if they hosted a regular weekly meeting in their home, and if they prayed and said "Amen" and "Praise the Lord" at those meetings. Obviously, any Christian gathering of this kind would have affirmative responses to those questions, the Jones including. The Joneses replied yes, and a citation was issued advising them that they violated the county regulations and had to stop “religious assembly” immediately. In addition, they needed to apply for a “major use” permit in order to continue these gatherings. A process that costs thousands of dollars
Their attorney maintains there rights have been violated and I agree.
How the red tape pushers in California feel they can prohibit exercise of free religion is beyond me.
The news wire reports that The American Family Association has launched an online petietion drive related to the incident, asking the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to immediately stop interfering with the rights of individuals to hold Bible studies in their homes. I would encourage you to Google for it and fill it out. Although Pastor Jones and his wife say they will continue to challenge the county's policy that is attacking this “major use” of about 15 people each week, I have an easier solution. Stop selling Kool Aid in California.
Apparently, Pastor and Mrs. David Jones host the weekly study in their home, in the same neighborhood as their church. The whole episode began when a pinhead county zoning officer paid them a friendly visit. Their attorney, Dean Broyles, said the official pinhead asked the pastor if they hosted a regular weekly meeting in their home, and if they prayed and said "Amen" and "Praise the Lord" at those meetings. Obviously, any Christian gathering of this kind would have affirmative responses to those questions, the Jones including. The Joneses replied yes, and a citation was issued advising them that they violated the county regulations and had to stop “religious assembly” immediately. In addition, they needed to apply for a “major use” permit in order to continue these gatherings. A process that costs thousands of dollars
Their attorney maintains there rights have been violated and I agree.
How the red tape pushers in California feel they can prohibit exercise of free religion is beyond me.
The news wire reports that The American Family Association has launched an online petietion drive related to the incident, asking the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to immediately stop interfering with the rights of individuals to hold Bible studies in their homes. I would encourage you to Google for it and fill it out. Although Pastor Jones and his wife say they will continue to challenge the county's policy that is attacking this “major use” of about 15 people each week, I have an easier solution. Stop selling Kool Aid in California.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
A Professor's Exercise
To no surprise, an obviously liberal associate professor at York University in Toronto believes the new teen crazed called “Sexting”; which is youngsters sending nude photos of themselves via cell phone; is not child pornography, and senders shouldn't be prosecuted.
The not so good professor, Peter Cumming, authored a paper at the 78th Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, arguing that this immoral act is similar to "spin-the-bottle" or "playing doctor." Now I have witnessed the liberal left wing theologians far reach before, but this is really stretching it. In essence, "Sexting” is the intentional act of a child producing child pornography. This is a clear indication of just how much trouble this society has wondered into. Pornography of any kind is not only wrong but immoral, child pornography however is the most serious crime anyone can become involved in. If children are procuring and distributing child pornography at this age, one should think what will they deem normal and acceptable as adults.
Current laws have been put into place to prohibit production and distribution of child pornography and should be enforced, and for good reason. If there is no prosecution the wrong message is sent to our youth that are clearly in trouble just with the surroundings society has placed around them at this current time.
If however, the enforcement of child pornography continues with diligent prosecution, in a juvenile environment such as juvenile courts, the children will understand that there are consequences to actions, their actions are wrong and they will stop. Any clear thinking parent needs to talk to their children now, making certain that the child understands the danger and immoral reality of “Sexting”.
“Any form of ….. pornography [is] a sinful perversions of God’s gift of sex.” Point 25 of our statement of Faith.
The perverted state of our adults is finally coming home to roost with our innocent children, whom they all parent.
For this evil to succeed, good only need do nothing.
The not so good professor, Peter Cumming, authored a paper at the 78th Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, arguing that this immoral act is similar to "spin-the-bottle" or "playing doctor." Now I have witnessed the liberal left wing theologians far reach before, but this is really stretching it. In essence, "Sexting” is the intentional act of a child producing child pornography. This is a clear indication of just how much trouble this society has wondered into. Pornography of any kind is not only wrong but immoral, child pornography however is the most serious crime anyone can become involved in. If children are procuring and distributing child pornography at this age, one should think what will they deem normal and acceptable as adults.
Current laws have been put into place to prohibit production and distribution of child pornography and should be enforced, and for good reason. If there is no prosecution the wrong message is sent to our youth that are clearly in trouble just with the surroundings society has placed around them at this current time.
If however, the enforcement of child pornography continues with diligent prosecution, in a juvenile environment such as juvenile courts, the children will understand that there are consequences to actions, their actions are wrong and they will stop. Any clear thinking parent needs to talk to their children now, making certain that the child understands the danger and immoral reality of “Sexting”.
“Any form of ….. pornography [is] a sinful perversions of God’s gift of sex.” Point 25 of our statement of Faith.
The perverted state of our adults is finally coming home to roost with our innocent children, whom they all parent.
For this evil to succeed, good only need do nothing.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Disoriented Parenting
A recent story came out on the wire where a Catholic school in Omaha expelled an eight-year-old boy who thinks he's a girl.
I was particularly puzzled by this until I read between the lines. It seems the parents have said the child had expressed a desire to be a girl since he was four years old and they were simply helping him live accordingly. It begs the question to be asked: Why would parents knowingly and willingly grow and permit a misguided delusion this little child has?
I for one believe their misguided actions are nothing short of criminal in nature and I believe this is one case where the State if Nebraska should step in and investigate the severe cruelty being portrayed by these parents. Clearly, their actions continue to confuse this child. Rebelling against the natural biological design God chose for this boy is demonic to the greatest degree." Further, I believe their actions of encouraging gender confusion are nothing short of child abuse.
Proverbs 22:6 tells us “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Clearly, it is the responsibility of all parents to take children by the hand and train them by leading them in the right direction. We are also dutiful in helping them understand some of the confusing things that children go through in life while growing up. What these parents are doing is nothing short than aiding this child in living a lie
Apparently, this grievous case came to light when the parents met with school officials to transition the child into the next grade level and were told the child would not be able to be enrolled as a girl. After three years at the school as a boy, enrolling him a girl would disrupt the development of the child and the learning environment for all the students.
Just when you thought the vile couldn’t be any stupider’
I was particularly puzzled by this until I read between the lines. It seems the parents have said the child had expressed a desire to be a girl since he was four years old and they were simply helping him live accordingly. It begs the question to be asked: Why would parents knowingly and willingly grow and permit a misguided delusion this little child has?
I for one believe their misguided actions are nothing short of criminal in nature and I believe this is one case where the State if Nebraska should step in and investigate the severe cruelty being portrayed by these parents. Clearly, their actions continue to confuse this child. Rebelling against the natural biological design God chose for this boy is demonic to the greatest degree." Further, I believe their actions of encouraging gender confusion are nothing short of child abuse.
Proverbs 22:6 tells us “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Clearly, it is the responsibility of all parents to take children by the hand and train them by leading them in the right direction. We are also dutiful in helping them understand some of the confusing things that children go through in life while growing up. What these parents are doing is nothing short than aiding this child in living a lie
Apparently, this grievous case came to light when the parents met with school officials to transition the child into the next grade level and were told the child would not be able to be enrolled as a girl. After three years at the school as a boy, enrolling him a girl would disrupt the development of the child and the learning environment for all the students.
Just when you thought the vile couldn’t be any stupider’
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Weathering the Storm
Life is always full of storms. The Bible warns us that the storms will come more frequently as the End Times approach, just like birth pains. But you can weather these storms in peace, my dear friend. All you have to do is keep your eyes on Jesus.
Sure, there are storms. There are greater storms yet to come. But as a child of God, you can be safe, you can be at peace. At this moment—as you read these words—where are your eyes? Your physical eyes are focused on this page. But you also have spiritual eyes ... eyes of the heart ...and what you see with those eyes will transform your life. I have great news for you today!
Spiritual eyes don’t see the problem or focus on the crisis.They see Jesus and focus on the Lord! You can look at your personal situation, your medical issue, your relationship problem, and be overwhelmed by worry. Or you can see with your spiritual eyes—and feel confident. Reassured. Safe. At peace.
We can all learn something important from King Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20), who understood one thing: where to look. A massive multinational army was forming to annihilate Israel. Jehoshaphat had no idea what to do. His natural eyes saw disaster. “We have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us,” he told God honestly, “nor do we know what to do. But, our eyes are upon You.” (2 Chronicles 20:12 NKJV) God gave Israel the victory the very next day ... without even having to fight. That’s the kind of victory I want today! I want it for me, and thats the kind of victory you should want for you! And you can have it—as you see with your spiritual eyes—as you fix your eyes on the Lord—as you pray Jehoshaphat’s prayer:
“I don’t know what to do—but my eyes are fixed on You.”
Maybe you’re saying to yourself, “I don’t even know how to ask God for help. "That’s OK—do what Jehoshaphat did: He sent “praisers” out ahead of the army, simply to thank God for His goodness, in advance of the victory! “Praise the Lord,” they sang, “For His mercy endures forever!” When you don’t know how to pray—when you don’t even know how to ask God for help—when your situation is too confusing, too confounding, too perplexing for words ... praise the Lord! Thank Him for His goodness ... thank Him for the blessings you’ve already received ... thank Him as an expression of faith that He is going to help you again ... And let Him get to work!The children of Israel could be confident in the face of the enemy because of two very basic decisions they had made—two basic decisions that you can make, too, and experience the same confidence they did: They lived in Covenant with the Lord—they trusted Him and Him alone. Not some government stimulus plan or some military power or fortress wall. They continually laid their offerings before the Lord, keeping their “seed in the ground.” They kept trusting Him as they faithfully believed that He would give them a continual protection of blessings! So many people in the midst of trials withdraw and trust other powers, rather than the one true God.
I want to encourage you to speak this promise prophetically over your life right now:“God will take care of me. God will smite my enemies. God will rebuke the devourer for my sake. God will keep famine and pestilence from me. God will bless me.”
Sure, there are storms. There are greater storms yet to come. But as a child of God, you can be safe, you can be at peace. At this moment—as you read these words—where are your eyes? Your physical eyes are focused on this page. But you also have spiritual eyes ... eyes of the heart ...and what you see with those eyes will transform your life. I have great news for you today!
Spiritual eyes don’t see the problem or focus on the crisis.They see Jesus and focus on the Lord! You can look at your personal situation, your medical issue, your relationship problem, and be overwhelmed by worry. Or you can see with your spiritual eyes—and feel confident. Reassured. Safe. At peace.
We can all learn something important from King Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20), who understood one thing: where to look. A massive multinational army was forming to annihilate Israel. Jehoshaphat had no idea what to do. His natural eyes saw disaster. “We have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us,” he told God honestly, “nor do we know what to do. But, our eyes are upon You.” (2 Chronicles 20:12 NKJV) God gave Israel the victory the very next day ... without even having to fight. That’s the kind of victory I want today! I want it for me, and thats the kind of victory you should want for you! And you can have it—as you see with your spiritual eyes—as you fix your eyes on the Lord—as you pray Jehoshaphat’s prayer:
“I don’t know what to do—but my eyes are fixed on You.”
Maybe you’re saying to yourself, “I don’t even know how to ask God for help. "That’s OK—do what Jehoshaphat did: He sent “praisers” out ahead of the army, simply to thank God for His goodness, in advance of the victory! “Praise the Lord,” they sang, “For His mercy endures forever!” When you don’t know how to pray—when you don’t even know how to ask God for help—when your situation is too confusing, too confounding, too perplexing for words ... praise the Lord! Thank Him for His goodness ... thank Him for the blessings you’ve already received ... thank Him as an expression of faith that He is going to help you again ... And let Him get to work!The children of Israel could be confident in the face of the enemy because of two very basic decisions they had made—two basic decisions that you can make, too, and experience the same confidence they did: They lived in Covenant with the Lord—they trusted Him and Him alone. Not some government stimulus plan or some military power or fortress wall. They continually laid their offerings before the Lord, keeping their “seed in the ground.” They kept trusting Him as they faithfully believed that He would give them a continual protection of blessings! So many people in the midst of trials withdraw and trust other powers, rather than the one true God.
I want to encourage you to speak this promise prophetically over your life right now:“God will take care of me. God will smite my enemies. God will rebuke the devourer for my sake. God will keep famine and pestilence from me. God will bless me.”
Marriage Excavation
On May 26, 2009, the California Supreme Court affirmed that marriage is only between a man and a woman. Typical to the rarely so wise court system on the left coast,they also validated thousands of same-sex "marriages" that occurred in the Golden State of California last year.
The problem began one year prior when the California Supreme Court had legalized homosexual "marriage". That all changed however under Proposition 8, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman. The purpose of Prop. 8 was a constitutional amendment, which was approved by 52 percent of voters in November, and overturned the previous ruling by the state's high court which legalized the grievous act of homosexual marriage.
The decision was correct in as much as the Court arrived at the only conclusion possible in this case: the people of California have a fundamental right to amend their own constitution.
In their normal course of inconsistency however, the court also decided that the nearly 18,000 same sex "marriages" that were held June through early November 2008 remain valid, which is contrary to the intent of the amendment.
This problem lies solely on the court when it created the problem with the first decision. As is par for the course, despite the clear voice of the majority that marriage is between a man and a woman they have succeeded in expanding the problem. In essence the court has dug itself a deeper hole by refusing to invalidate the "marriages" it allowed last year.
The justices could have hijacked the voice of the people at the ballot box, but with Sonia Sotomayer, waiting in the wings one should suppose she will lead Mr. Obama's cause in that respect.
One last note for now, another potential battle is looming over the left coast horizon. Homosexual activists are threatening a petition drive to put homosexual marriage on a future ballot in hopes of reversing Prop. 8 thus giving new meaning to grievous behavior.
The problem began one year prior when the California Supreme Court had legalized homosexual "marriage". That all changed however under Proposition 8, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman. The purpose of Prop. 8 was a constitutional amendment, which was approved by 52 percent of voters in November, and overturned the previous ruling by the state's high court which legalized the grievous act of homosexual marriage.
The decision was correct in as much as the Court arrived at the only conclusion possible in this case: the people of California have a fundamental right to amend their own constitution.
In their normal course of inconsistency however, the court also decided that the nearly 18,000 same sex "marriages" that were held June through early November 2008 remain valid, which is contrary to the intent of the amendment.
This problem lies solely on the court when it created the problem with the first decision. As is par for the course, despite the clear voice of the majority that marriage is between a man and a woman they have succeeded in expanding the problem. In essence the court has dug itself a deeper hole by refusing to invalidate the "marriages" it allowed last year.
The justices could have hijacked the voice of the people at the ballot box, but with Sonia Sotomayer, waiting in the wings one should suppose she will lead Mr. Obama's cause in that respect.
One last note for now, another potential battle is looming over the left coast horizon. Homosexual activists are threatening a petition drive to put homosexual marriage on a future ballot in hopes of reversing Prop. 8 thus giving new meaning to grievous behavior.
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