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Christian Persecution radio Show on Freedomist- An Interview with Julian Raven

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Christian Persecution-An interview with Julian Raven

 

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Katey Raymond and Julian Raven discuss his arrest and 9 days in jail for praying silently in a park in Elmira, New York during a gay rights rally
Here are some links to the story:

The Court Complaint from Elmira, NY
Alliance Defense Fund on the persecution of Julian Raven


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Earth Day God Signs His Work-”Find Where He Signed.”

As we come to Earth Day’s 4oth anniversary, Dr. Charley Gordon, brain surgeon, scientist, and author of the new book In Plain Sight issues the nation’s first annual Earth Day challenge to “Find Where He Signed.”

Dr. Gordon uses photos and essays to direct and help readers eyes recognize scientific miracles of creation.

A signature is defined as evidence in nature of clear intelligence, humor, beauty, natural laws, or unlikely but obvious match-ups.

Winners will be announced May 19 at InPlainSightTheBook.com. Entries may be individual or group/class and are judged for originality, ingenuity, presentation, and explanation. More details on the website. All ages (particularly in teams) are urged to compete. Deadline for entries is May 10–winners announced May 19. In Plain Sight is available on Amazon.com.

“You have to listen for a cricket before you can pick out a cricket’s voice in the night chorus. You have to look in order to find,” Dr. Gordon said.

Happy hunting!

Earth Day God Signs His Work-”Find Where He Signed.”-www.christiannewswire.com

Officer Of Seed International Inc. Accused of Embezzling $700,000-Va.

Eun Tae Lee, 50, chief administrative officer for Seed International Inc., a missionary company sponsored by the Korean Central Presbyterian Church in Vienna, was arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $700,000 from the Northern Virginia group and using it to support a “lavish lifestyle” that included buying a Porsche sport-utility vehicle and renting a second residence.

The group’s members told C.A. Perinis, an investigator with the sheriff’s office, that Lee had gained control of the group’s bank account and had written checks to accounts he had set up in his own name,

Members of Seed first approached the Loudoun Sheriff’s Office on March 26, according to a search warrant affidavit, and reported that Eun Tae Lee had “embezzled in excess of $700,000 from their organization.” Lee surrendered to Loudoun authorities Thursday to face one charge of embezzlement.

He might want to surrender to the Lord as well!

Officer Of Seed International Inc. Accused of Embezzling $700,000-Va.-www.washingtonpost.com

National Day Of Prayer Unconstitutional?

Apparently a federal court  judge in Wisconsin thinks that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional and ruled just that. On Thursday  U.S. District Judge Barbara B. Crabb  declared unconstitutional a 1988 federal law giving the president the authority to designate the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer.

The case was filed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, a Madison, Wisconsin based atheist group  who claimed  that the statute was unconstitutional because it endorses prayer.

Jay Sekulow, chief counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which represented 31 members of Congress in an amicus brief defending the National Day of Prayer said the decision was not well thought out and also stated,  ”It is unfortunate that this court failed to understand that a day set aside for prayer for the country represents a time-honored tradition that embraces the First Amendment, not violates it,”

Once again a proressive has failed to understand the Constitution. Go Jay!

National Day Of Prayer Unconstitutional?-cnsnews.com

Husband Of Murder Victim Pours Mercy On Killer

As Noel Pumarejo the husband of Sandra Pumarejo, who was the murder victim of David Andrango, 32, stood in court with a boxed Bible in hand for the murderer, the Manhatten Court was shocked.  He told the murderer “”Just read this Bible, and come to him (Jesus), and save your soul. God bless you, David,”

Andrango an illegal alien,  stabbed Pumarejo’s wife to death over $10,000 in missing gold when they worked together at an Upper East Side boutique three years ago.

The judge showed less mercy — sentencing illegal immigrant Andrango, originally from Ecuador, to 25-years-to-life imprisonment.

Andrango, thanked Pumarejo for the Bible during his tearful address to the court.

Husband Of Murder Victim Pours Mercy On Killer-www.myfoxla.com

Pope Says Penance-Others Say Step Down Pope

The Pope is now seeking to the faithful followers of the church to do penance  amid the clerical  sexual abuse scandals and the world’ attacks on the church. The Pope stated during a Mass in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican; “I have to say that we Christians, including in recent times, have often avoided the word penance, which seemed to us too harsh.”

However, Father James Scahill, in Massachusetts, called on the pontiff to resign for the good of the Catholic Church. “If he can’t take the consequences of being truthful on this matter his integrity should lead him, for the good of the Church, to step down and to have the conclave of cardinals elect a Pope with the understanding that the elected Pope would be willing to take on this issue, not just in promise,” Father Scahill said.

Father Scahill also says that anyone with any intelligence knows that the world did not create this scandal but the institutional Church has brought this on itself.

I personally would like the church to stop taking the call for accountability to individuals who have committed a crime, or participated in one; as an attack against the whole church.

Pope Says Penance-Others Say Step Down Pope-www.timesonline.co

Openly Gay Jennifer Knapp Returns To Christian Music

Jennifer Knapp award-winning Christian music artist has been gone from the Christian music scene for seven years. Knapp now returns with the proclamation that she is gay.

In interviews with The Advocate, Reuters, and Christianity Today – all published Tuesday – Knapp spoke openly about her sexuality while making it clear that she is not a pro-gay activist or even a self-described lesbian despite being in an eight-year relationship with a woman.

“I’m just a normal human being who’s dealing with normal everyday life scenarios,” Knapp told Christianity Today.

I beg to differ Jennifer, you are in sexual sin. Fornication in any form is sin, not an everday life scenario! Go back to singing in your shower. I for one will not listen to or buy your music. To bad they can’t strip your awards away.

Knapp who believes she is now able to be wholly herself will prayfully find she is not holy herself.

Openly Gay Jennifer Knapp Returns To Christian Music-www.christianpost.com

Huckabee-”Gay Marriage Comparable To Legalizing Incest”

While speaking to the Student Government Association at The College of New Jersey last Wednesday former presidential candidate said  the push to allow gays and lesbians to marry is comparable to legalizing incest or polygamy.

Speaking more he said not every groups interest deserves to be accomodated if their lifestyle is outside the “ideal.” “That would be like saying, well there are a lot of people who like to use drugs so let’s go ahead and accommodate those who want to use drugs. There are some people who believe in incest, so we should accommodate them?

Huckabee does not believe gay couples should adopt children. “Children are not puppies,” he said.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Huckabee said what people do in their private lives is their business, but the definition of marriage should stand.

I am with you Huck!

Huckabee-”Gay Marriage Comparable To Legalizing Incest”-www.cbn.com

God Praised After Missing Girl Found-Alive And Well

On Friday April 9th when 11 year old Nadia Bloom went missing near a Florida alligator infested swamp, her church family began to pray.  Bloom was found alive in swamp lands near Orlando, Tuesday, and her family is giving credit to God. She was missing for almost five days.

A pastor from the Metro Church, where Bloom attends with her family, said volunteer rescue worker James King found Bloom after praying to God, and God worked a miracle.”The Lord put it in his spirit to go out this morning at daybreak and asked the Lord to direct his paths. He said ‘Lord, we need to find this girl today, and I need you to make my paths straight like your Word says.

‘ And eventually, he finds her in the middle of a swampy area,” Worship Pastor Bret Testerman said.

The Winter Springs Police Chief said”I never believed in miracles, but I sure do now,” Winter Springs .

The church held a celebratory worship service, and there’s definitely a lot to thank God for! Amen!

God Praised After Missing Girl Found-Alive And Well-www.cbn.com

Christian Converts Will Face Iranian Judge

In a case that is being followed by Elam Ministries, two young women who converted from Islam to Christianity, will soon face an Iranian court.

Maryam Rostampour, 27, and Marzieh Amirizadeh, 30, were arrested last year. They were then held and abused for six months in a Tehran prison.

At the original hearing they were asked to denounce their Christian faith for freedom. Despite their sufferings, Rostampour and Amirizadeh are “determined to be faithful to the Lord and speak the truth in court whatever the consequence of personal cost,”

Elam Ministries reported that although the two are weak, remain unwell, and suffer from various illnesses they are recuperating at home. They were released to come back on Tuesday to face a court hearing.

God speed to you both!

Christian Converts Will Face Iranian Judge-www.cbn.com

Planned Parenthood “Sexual Pleasure and Well-Being,”Human Right Regardless of HIV?

Planned Parenthood is once again stepping up to the plate to oppose laws to protect people from being exposed to HIV from people who participate in sexual activities without telling their partner about their HIV.

In a guide called “Healthy Happy and Hot” for young people published by the International Planned Parenthood Federation, the organization says it opposes laws that make it a crime for people not to tell sexual partners they have HIV. The guide also tells young people who have the virus that they have a right to “fun, happy and sexually fulfilling lives.”

Under the heading “Sexual Pleasure and Well-Being,” the guide declares that it is a human right and not a criminal issue as to whether a person decides if or when to disclose their HIV status, even if they engage in sexual activities.

No surprise here!

Planned Parenthood “Sexual Pleasure and Well-Being,”Human Right Regardless of HIV?-cnsnews.com

Will The Pope Get Arrested?

Richard Dawkins, the atheist campaigner and Christopher Hitchens, the atheist author are seeking a way to do just that. They have asked human rights lawyers to produce a case for charging Pope Benedict XVI over his alleged cover-up of sexual abuse in the Catholic church.

The Pope, who people believe can not be arrested because of immunity may find they are wrong. According to Dawkins and Hitchens this is not true. The two men believe the Pope would be unable to claim diplomatic immunity from arrest because, although his tour is categorised as a state visit, he is not the head of a state recognised by the United Nations.

Some may think these men are seeking the arrest of the Pope because they are atheists and that may be true, but I have to say, if anyone in a position of authority covers up sexual abuse in any way, no matter who they may be, should be charged with a crime, even the Pope!

Will The Pope Get Arrested?-www.timesonline.co

Wacko Westboro “Pastor”- Could He Be Violent

The pastor well known for picketing military funerals spent this weekend picketing the West Virginia capital taunting innocent families whose fathers, brothers and sons were buried alive in the Upper Big Branch mine disaster.with signs that said “Thank God for Dead Miners,” “God Hates Your Tears” and “God Hates West Virginia.”

Fred Phelps, who makes your stomach turn, if you are familiar with his actions, has reached a new low for sure, but that is not the least of it. His son, Nate who was interviewed by Peter Klein of 60 Minutes shared how he left the family and moved to Canada after suffering many years of his fathers rage and abuse. The abuse says Nate would go on for hours at a time. He calls the Westboro church a cult and his dad mentally ill.

“They fit the definition, and I’ve said for years that all it would really take is if my father made the decision, found the right justification in the Bible, that they would turn towards violence — either violence towards themselves or someone else.”

If you check out the interview you will find a warning from Nate Phelps in which he’s offering Americans and the law enforcement agencies that protect them at the local, state and federal levels a warning about his family they can’t afford to ignore.

I hope they listen!

Wacko Westboro “Pastor”- Could He Be Violent-www.huffingtonpost.com

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Bristol Palin Tells Teens Abstinence Hardest Choice But Best Choice.

Bristol Palin has joined with The Candie’s Foundation and made a public service announcement addressed to teens. In the ad Bristol asks a series of questions which include “what if I didn’t come from a famous family? What if I didn’t have all their support?” “What if I didn’t have all these opportunities?”

In zooming out, the camera shot reveals a nearly unfurnished room, Palin in a t-shirt and jeans, and her son Tripp with only a diaper and white shirt on.“Believe me, it wouldn’t be pretty,” says Palin. “Pause, before you play,” she warns.

Bristol Palin has said regarding abstinence “I do think it’s realistic,” she said. “It’s definitely the harder choice but it’s the safest choice and it’s the best choice.”

Good job, Bristol!

Bristol Palin Tells Teens Abstinence Hardest Choice But Best Choice.-www.christianpost.com

Crucifixion Of Christ Portrayal-Stopped By Police!

Geelong- Members of the Heaven on Earth church in Norlane were stopped while staging a  life-like performance outside Market Square Shopping Centre at 1pm on Saturday.  It featured two women mourners in black and a semi-naked “Jesus” covered in fake blood “crucified” on a large wooden cross as well as music.

“We were pretty disappointed the police did it the way they did it,” Pastor Sarah Kenneally said.
“They didn’t talk to us first, they just came and yanked the cord out of our amp and said we had to stop.

While some were upset that their children had to be exposed to such a “disturbing sight”, some said since the violence there in Geelong is so bad that children have seen men lying bashed in the gutter. One mother said “Coming out of either shopping centre you just couldn’t avoid it, I was horrified,” “My son was worried they were really hurting (Jesus) because he was covered in blood and moaning and calling out “why, why”.

May have been a good time for mom to share about the real crucifixion and how Jesus really did suffer for us all! I can’t help but wonder if she would be just as disturbed by gays and lesbians taking their half naked selves to the streets and glorifying their sex acts?

Crucifixion Of Christ Portrayal-Stopped By Police!-www.geelongadvertiser.com

Glen Beck Defended By Theologian As Reckless But Having A Point

Theologian Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., called for more careful thinking  and honest struggle on the part of those who jumped in to attack Glen Beck and his remarks about the church and social justice, suggesting  those whose churches preach social justice to flee them.

Mohler called on serious minded christians to take a deeper look at what Beck was trying to say when he warned that the words “social justice” or “economic justice” are “code words” for Communism and Nazism.

Mohler pointed out that Beck had specifically mentioned the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the former pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, the church where President Obama had attended while living in Chicago. The Baptist theologian then said many preachers trade “the Gospel for a platform of political and economic change, most often packaged as a call for social justice

The urgency for any faithful Christian is this – flee any church that for any reason or in any form has abandoned the Gospel of Christ for any other gospel,” Mohler stated.

The central function of the church remains to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, however Mohler believes that a church that is faithful to the Gospel will naturally  bring reform through the lives of it’s congregants.

Jerry Falwell, Jr., president of Liberty University and the son of the late Christian right leader the Rev. Jerry Falwell, also said Jesus taught that individuals, not governments, should help the poor

Glen Beck Defended By Theologian As Reckless But Having A Pointwww.christianpost.com

Houston’s Mayor-Is Her Sexual Preference Central To Her Public Policy?

 

After openly gay Mayor  Annise Parker signed an order two weeks ago t0 provide a fair and equitable work environment for all employees” and another to prohibit discrimination and/or retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identity “at every level of the municipal government, an interdenominational coalition of clergy in Houston asked her to rescind the order.

According to the clergy the order will open women’s restrooms up to men among other results. “Forcing women in particular using city facilities to be subjected to cross-dressing men invading their privacy is beyond the pale and offensive to every standard of decency,” said Pastor Steve Riggle, senior pastor of Grace Community Church and an Executive Committee member of the Houston Area Pastor Council (HAPC). Supporters of the mayor insist it does not.

“We are appalled but not surprised that this mayor has so early in her administration proven that we were right in asserting before the election that her sexual preference is central to her public policy,” stated HAPC Executive Director Dave Welch.

Houston’s Mayor-Is Her Sexual Preference Central To Her Public Policy?-www.christianpost.com

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Pope’s Immunity-Will Britain Challenge It?

As more and more people prostest against the Pope Benedict XVI’s  planned visit to England and Scotland in September,  some lawyers question whether the Vatican’s implicit statehood status should shield the pope from prosecution over sex crimes by pedophile priests.A petition signed by 10,000 people on  Downing Street’s website, stands against his visit.

Protesting the Pope’s visit seems to be growing momentum as more and more sex scandals  have swept across Europe. Although Benedict has not been accused of any crime, senior British lawyers are now examining whether the pope should have immunity as a head of state and whether he could be prosecuted under the principle of universal jurisdiction for an alleged systematic cover-up of sexual abuses by priests.

I say prosecute if he has done so! Where’s that petition?

Pope’s Immunity-Will Britain Challenge It!-news.yahoo.com

A New Low For Planned Parenthood-Abortion Long Distance?

A new money-maker for Planned Parenthood: abortion long distance! This procedure has been installed in an Iowa office.

A telephone conversation obtained by Operation Rescue, a pro-life organization so dedicated to opposing abortion that it purchased an abortion business and closed it down, an abortion company spokeswoman explained the procedure.

“The physician doesn’t actually come,” the abortion company worker explains. “The physician who prescribes you the medication would be on a computer screen. You’ll be on a computer screen. You can see each other and communicate. They’re just not physically there. “You would press a button that’s on the screen and a little box would open up with the medication in it.”

Operation Rescue President Troy Newman said “The lack of access to a licensed physician throughout this risky and painful abortion process is shocking and likely illegal. Money obviously means more to Planned Parenthood than the lives and safety of women.”

Just when you think Planned Parenthood can’t get more calculating it surprises me with another step to disgust me that matches their abortion super store!

A New Low For Planned Parenthood-Abortion Long Distance?-www.wnd.com

Letter to Obama


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THE LAST SENTENCE IS THE MOST CHILLING….

Lou Pritchett is one of corporate America’s true living legends- an
acclaimed author, dynamic teacher and one of the world’s highest
rated speakers. Successful corporate executives everywhere recognize
him as the foremost leader in change management.. Lou changed the way
America does business by creating an audacious concept that came to
be known as “partnering.” Pritchett rose from soap salesman to
Vice-President, Sales and Customer Development for Procter and
Gamble and over the course of 36 years, made corporate history.

AN OPEN LETTER TO
PRESIDENT OBAMA

Dear President Obama:

You are the thirteenth President under whom I have lived and unlike
any of the others, you truly scare me.

You scare me because after months of exposure, I know nothing about
you.

You scare me because I do not know how you paid for your expensive
Ivy League education and your upscale lifestyle and housing with no
visible signs of support.

You scare me because you did not spend the formative years of youth
growing up in America and culturally you are not an American.

You scare me because you have never run a company or met a payroll.

You scare me because you have never had military experience, thus
don’t understand it at its core.

You scare me because you lack humility and ‘class’, always blaming
others.

You scare me because for over half your life you have aligned
yourself with radical extremists who hate America and you refuse to
publicly denounce these radicals who wish to see America fail..

You scare me because you are a cheerleader for the ‘blame America ‘
crowd and deliver this message abroad.

You scare me because you want to change America to a European style
country where the government sector dominates instead of the
private sector.

You scare me because you want to replace our health care system
with a government controlled one.

You scare me because you prefer ‘wind mills’ to responsibly
capitalizing on our own vast oil, coal and shale reserves.

You scare me because you want to kill the American capitalist goose
that lays the golden egg which provides the highest standard of
living in the world.

You scare me because you have begun to use ‘extortion’ tactics
against certain banks and corporations.

You scare me because your own political party shrinks from
challenging you on your wild and irresponsible spending proposals.

You scare me because you will not openly listen to or even consider
opposing points of view from intelligent people.

You scare me because you falsely believe that you are both
omnipotent and omniscient.

You scare me because the media gives you a free pass on everything
you do.

You scare me because you demonize and want to silence the
Limbaugh’s, Hannitys, O’Reillys and Becks who offer opposing,
conservative points of view.

You scare me because you prefer controlling over governing.

Finally, you scare me because if you serve a second term I will
probably not feel safe in writing a similar letter in 8 years.

Lou Pritchett

This letter was sent to the NY Times but they never acknowledged it.
Big surprise. Since it hit the internet, however, it has had over
500,000 hits.  Keep it going.  All that is necessary for evil to succeed
is that good men do nothing.  It’s happening right now.

American Preacher Finded $1500 For Calling Homosexuality A Sin

A  preacher from the United States was fined over $1,500 for saying homosexuality was a sin.

U.S. preacher, Shawn Holes, 47  was preaching in Glasgow, Scotland on March 18th when he was arrested and detained overnight in a cell. He was later charged with breaching the peace and fined for  homophobic remarks that were aggravated by religious prejudice.

The Christian Institute has voiced concern and helped pay for Holes lawyer, Tony Kelly, who advised him to challenge the charge. Christian Institute director Colin Hart said: “The fine in this case was totally disproportionate. The police should have never arrested Mr Holes at all.

American Preacher Finded $1500 For Calling Homosexuality A Sin-www.christianpost.com

Health Care Bill Makes Them Complicit In Grave Moral Disorder According ToFederal Law Suit Filed By 4 Michigan Pro-Lifers

According to four pro-lifers in Michigan the health care bill is forcing them to contribute to the funding of abortions and this goes against their deep religious convictions. The complaint says that the bill is “a grave  moral disorder since it is the deliberate killing of an innocent human being,”

The lawsuit claims that their First Amendment rights are being violated since under the new law they will be obliged to purchase insurance that funds abortions and special tax carve outs for union members discriminates against others not sharing the same beliefs.

“Robert Muise, senior trial counsel for the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based legal group, said the Health Care Reform Act violates the fundamental rights of conscience and free exercise of religion of pro-lifers — rights protected by the Free Exercise clause of the First Amendment, which bars Congress from creating any law “prohibiting the free exercise” of a particular religion”

This suit adds to an evergrowing pile of claims of constitutional challenges since legal wrangling over health care reform started last week.

Stand strong you four!

Health Care Bill Makes Them Complicit In Grave Moral Disorder According ToFederal Law Suit Filed By 4 Michigan Pro-Lifers-cnsnews.com

April Declared Abortion Recovery/AwarenessMonth By Two Governors

Governor Rick Perry of Texas and Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota have each declared April to be abortion recovery/awareness month.

According to Governor Perry “Ending a pregnancy through abortion interrupts the natural birth process and creates significant trauma and stress for those involved in the pregnancy. An abortion is a tragic ending, not only because of the loss of a life, but also because of the physical and psychological trauma caused by the procedure itself.”

Governor Tim Pawlenty said “Abortion Recovery Month encourages and promotes healing opportunities and raises awareness of the aftermath of abortion experienced by individuals and families.” Governor Tim Pawlenty said.

Lisa Dudley, Director of Operation Outcry, thanked the governors for their understanding of abortion consequences.

Resources available including A.R.I.N. www.abortionrecovery.com and The National Help Line for Abortion Recovery 1-866-482-LIFE are there to help with caring people that have experienced abortion. The leaders of these groups are pleased with the governors recognition of the need for understanding and healing and look forward as other governors consider similar proclamtions in their states.

And why not? Kudos to both governors!

April Declared Abortion Recovery/AwarenessMonth By Two Governors-www.christiannewswire.com