Obama's Government Helped Cause The Gulf Oil Spill?

Now that the daily focus on the oil spewing out of the leaking well cap is no more, people are taking a closer look at the events that lead up to the collapse of the Deepwater Horizon. And it looks as if things are not going to go the Obama Administrations way. From Hot Air:

"The generally accepted view of the Deepwater Horizon disaster has focused on the blowout preventer and the non-standard procedures BP conducted just before the explosion and fire. However, most of the damage and the main source of the spill came from the collapse and sinking of the DH platform rather than the initial explosion. A new report by the Center for Public Integrity, based on testimony from people on scene and Coast Guard logs, contains evidence that the platform sunk because of a botched response from the Coast Guard, which failed to coordinate firefighting efforts and to have the proper resources to fight the fire..."

Just want the Democrats do not need as the November midterm election gets closer and closer. Odds that the Democrats lose close to 100 seats in the House of Representatives?

Rangel Hit With 13 Ethics Charges In "Most Ethical Congress Ever"

Congressman Charles Rangel is charged with 13 ethics violations under Speaker Nancy Pelosi's most ethical Congress in history. From the Associated Press:

" House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and raising worries for fellow Democrats about the fall elections.

The allegations include failure to report rental income from vacation property in the Dominican Republic and hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional income and assets on his financial disclosure statements.

Other charges focused on Rangel's use of congressional staff and stationery to raise money for a college center in New York named after him; accepting favors and benefits from the donors that may have influenced his congressional actions; use of a subsidized New York apartment as a campaign office instead of a residence; and misuse of the congressional free mail privilege.

"Even though they are serious charges, I'm prepared to prove that the only thing I've ever had in my 50 years of public service is service," Rangel told reporters Thursday night. "That's what I've done and if I've been overzealous providing that service, I can't make an excuse for the serious violations."

The charges came as lawyers for Rangel and the House ethics committee worked out a plea deal, according to people familiar with the talks. But Republicans on the ethics committee indicated it was too late..."

Record Low Temperatures In California Caused By Global Warming; Huh?

Yes, that is right folks, record low temperatures here in California can be blamed on global warming. From the Los Angeles Times on the cool weather:

"The unusually cool summer continued in Southern California, where several new record-low temperatures were recorded on Wednesday.

The 68-degree low at Los Angeles International Airport broke the old record low for the day, which was 70 degrees in 1991. Santa Barbara (68) and San Luis Obispo (69) broke records as well.

The temperature at USC, 75, tied the record low set in 1999. UCLA also set a record, 56 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

While the region saw a heat wave a few weeks ago, temperatures have been gradually going down again as July comes to an end.

June was also marked by gloomy conditions and lower-than-normal temperatures."

It is kind of like a catch 22, if the temperatures go up it is because of global warming and if the temperatures go down it is because of global warming.

Getting Linked By Hot Air Is Like Blogger Crack

I imagine other bloggers have gone through what I did when the guys at Hot Air links to one of our blogs. I send in regular "tips" to Hot Air and they decided to use the one about Senator Barbara Boxer thinking it was a good idea to run on jobs for her re-election in 2010. Seeing my blog in their headlines section brought about a condition that is like those who smoke crack cocaine.

"Complete and utter euphoria--absolute bliss for the first hit of the day..."

Yes, getting linked by Hot Air is the internet equivalent to "blogger crack".

Pro-Life Clinics Come Under Attack By Pro-Abortion Absolutists In California

This is a follow up post to the news that National Abortion and Reproduction Rights Action League(NARAL) wants to see all pro-life clinics in California shut down. This assault on pro-life clinics is nothing new, as it has happened in another state already, this one is particularly relevant since it could impact the one I help out and blog for. More from PR Newswire:

"Investigation examines more than 200 unlicensed and unregulated organizations; Report reveals how CPCs repeat false claims linking abortion to breast cancer and infertility

SAN FRANCISCO, July 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NARAL Pro-Choice California Foundation today announced the results of a two-year-long undercover investigation of more than 200 so-called "crisis pregnancy centers" (CPCs) in California. The report reveals a disturbing pattern of how these unregulated centers mislead women about their reproductive health-care options, thus posing a serious threat to women's health.

CPCs are the "clinic arm" of the anti-choice movement. In many cases, as the report confirms, CPCs use deceptive and intimidating practices to mislead women who are facing an unintended pregnancy about abortion, contraception, and other medical care..."

What you need to understand is that the only "choice" a pro-abortion absolutist will tolerate is the one that ends in the death of the unborn baby through abortion. No other option can be allowed. The basis for NARAL's attack is highly questionable studies that they pass off as conclusive about the effects, or lack thereof, of having an abortion. One can find a study supporting either side with a simple Google search.

Any Christian who thinks they are merely pro-choice needs to be confronted with the reality that he or she is actually furthering a pro-abortion agenda. One is not merely pro-choice when every possible restriction on abortion is opposed, a restriction like parental notification for example. To oppose a girls parents being notified that their daughter is pregnant with their grandchild, and is seeking to kill it, is adopting a pro-abortion position. To oppose women seeing an ultrasound of their baby's heartbeat is a pro-abortion position. To vote for a politician who opposes any restriction on abortion is to be pro-abortion. Christians who openly declare themselves to be pro-choice need to be confronted with this reality. Even more important is the need to confront those Christians who claim to be pro-life and yet support and vote for pro-abortion absolutist politicians like President Obama, who is so radical on the issue that he tolerated infanticide.

Christians who remain faithful to defending the cause of the unborn, stopping the pre-emptive murder of the orphan while still in the womb need to stay focused. Those that love evil and the world will persecute those who seek justice and righteousness.

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Matthew 5:10-12

Defending the unborn is a righteous cause and those who do it will need to rely on one another. These pro-abortion absolutists who call evil good and good evil will no doubt come after you.

"Woe to those who call evil good
and good evil,
who put darkness for light
and light for darkness,
who put bitter for sweet
and sweet for bitter." Isaiah 5:20

Below are some related posts that will help you understand what is at stake and hopefully you will find encouragement, motivation and resolve to keep defending the unborn child. Please pass this along to others in the pro-life movement.



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Happy Nazis At Auschwitz Are Like Abortionists Doing Sacred Work
Abortion Is A Necessary Good According To A Liberal Like Pelosi
Who Lies About The Unborn And Women's Health? Planned Parenthood Not CPC's

Cross posted at Standing In The Gap For Life.

California CPC's Prepare For Attack From NARAL

Dear Friend for “Life” –
NARAL (National Abortion and Reproduction Rights Action League) has launched a major offensive against prolife centers and clinics, both nationally and within California. They recently released a report of a two year undercover investigation on California prolife centers and clinics. Many aspects of their report are misleading and biased. Their goal is to eliminate every prolife center/clinic.

I was recently notified that Planned Parenthood representatives were talking to shoppers outside a Whittier Trader Joe’s store. So, WPCC must face the possibility that pro-abortion advocates are preparing for an attack on Whittier Pregnancy Care Clinic soon.

How do we respond to this? Well, WPCC was founded and established in prayer, has been sustained with prayer, and will continue to exist through prayer and God’s favor. We have an opportunity to take a STRONG stand for life in this community through participation in 40 Days for Life.

Without going into detail here, WPCC NEEDS YOUR HELP to participate in the 40 Days for Life. We need 5 to 10 individuals to be willing to donate 1 (occasionally, 2 hours) a week for the months of August, September and October. With this small group of people volunteering short-term for “life” we can make a HUGE impact in our community. We can see the power of the Holy Spirit at work as more clients are brought into the clinic and we can see the Spirit of God work on the hearts of abortion providers – opening their eyes to see the truth of abortion.

WPCC is not a large clinic and we absolutely need the help of volunteers to make an impact in our community. WILL YOU PLEASE PRAY ABOUT WHETHER GOD IS CALLING YOU TO GIVE TO HIM 1-2 HOURS OF YOUR TIME EACH WEEK FOR THE NEXT 3 MONTHS?
The application deadline for 40 Days for Life is SATURDAY! The Board of Directors has indicated that they do not want to see WPCC’s staff overloaded and that we MUST have volunteers commit to help us if we are to participate in the 40 Days for life. Although I don’t have space here to go into the details (the 40 Days for Life website is: www.40daysforlife.com), please know that your time commitment will only be 1-2 two hours weekly, you will receive ALL the training you need, and you will have all the support you need. We will be working together to bring about, what I believe, will be monumental life-saving, God-honoring change in our community.

IF YOU BELIEVE GOD MAY BE CALLING YOU TO HELP US WITH THIS SHORT-TERM PROJECT, PLEASE REPLY BACK IMMEDIATELY TO THIS EMAIL OR CALL ME ON MY CELL PHONE: 562-777-4468 and I will give you more details.

Remember, without 5-10 individuals committing to help, WPCC cannot go forward.

Your Friend,
Jeanette Kuiphof

"Leaving Islam" Ad Comes To California

The rather benign ads that offer people help if they are seeking to get out of Islam have finally come to the Left Coast.

As expected, the spin on this coming from other Muslims is that this is an example of "Islamophobia". From the Christian Science Monitor:

"The growing debate over Islam's place in America, which is escalating in light of plans to build a mosque near ground zero, is increasingly playing out on city streets across the country. On the sides of buses, to be precise.

Several groups are engaging in something of a religious ad war over the merits and misconceptions of Islam, a religion that remains a mystery to many Americans.

Ads by a group calling itself Stop Islamization of America, which aims to provide refuge for former Muslims, read: "Fatwa on your head? Is your family or community threatening you? Leaving Islam? Got questions? Get answers!"

I guess Muslims can make the absurd claim that Jesus was a Muslim with little controversy?



Maybe we should accuse Muslims of "Christophobia"?

HT: Atlas Shrugs

UPDATE: Benny Hinn Asks You To Send In $2 Million To Save "Ministry"

In light of Benny Hinn's impending divorce I wondered how is finances would be effected. Well, we might have that answer as he is asking for $2 million be raised because of a current deficit. You have to go to his website in order to watch the video. It will be truly sad if he continues to raise millions of dollars in the midst of his public divorce.

HT: Slaughter Of The Sheep

Leftist Unions From California Head To Arizona; See Illegals As Future Union Members

I use to be in a union and after attending several monthly meetings I began to realize that those running the union held what I value in contempt. The use of the union hall to phone bank for Barack Obama's Presidential campaign was one of the last straws for me. At one meeting I recall one of the union representatives talking about working on getting some illegal aliens to join the union. As news got out about a bunch of union members going to Arizona to protest their new immigration law, I was not surprised one bit. At one union meeting I attended I actually heard that the union was going to try and get some illegal aliens to join. From the Los Angeles Times:

"As a judge weighs whether to halt Arizona's controversial immigration law, hundreds of Los Angeles union members and activists are planning a bus caravan to Phoenix on Thursday — the day the law is set to take effect.

More than 550 people plan to ride on 11 buses to Arizona to stage a protest and launch a partnership with Arizona groups to boost voter registration. During the one-day trip, sponsored by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, participants will meet with Phoenix Police Chief Jack Harris, march to the state Capitol and hold a vigil. The participants represent 32 unions.

SB 1070, signed into law by Gov. Jan Brewer in April and supported by a majority of Arizona residents, makes it a state crime to lack immigration documents and requires police to determine the immigration status of people they lawfully stop and subsequently suspect are in the country illegally.

"As Californians and Angelenos, we want to see how we can help not only defeat this specific law but also to help the Latino community be more active in the political process," said Maria Elena Durazo, executive secretary-treasurer of the labor federation. "Hopefully it will motivate some to go out and register to vote..."

These unions do not care about one's status as a citizen if he or she can be added to a union roster. I suspect they will not care who they register to vote as well.

14 Weeks Ad Is A Devastating Reminder Of The Last Two Years

This is an excellent reminder of the abject hypocrisy of the Democratic Party. Two of my favorites come from Speaker Nancy Pelosi: 1) the most ethical Congress ever, and 2) we have to pass ObamaCare to find out what is in it.

14 Weeks from Republican Governors Association on Vimeo.

Whoa!

HT: The Right Scoop

CNN Discusses Christian Students Ultimatum To Accept Homosexuality Or Not Graduate

CNN actually has a decent discussion about the Augusta State University counseling student being told she must accept homosexuality or not graduate.



HT: Hot Air

Another Christian Counseling Student Kicked Out For Beliefs; Judge Ruled Against Student

Apparently the gay rights propaganda machine has a strong hold on another university, this one in Michigan. A judge has ruled that Eastern Michigan University was justified in expelling a counseling student who would not affirm homosexual behavior as normal. From The Chronicle:

"A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Eastern Michigan University by a student who was kicked out of its graduate program in school counseling last year for refusing, on religious grounds, to affirm homosexual behavior in serving clients.

In an order granting summary judgment to the university on Monday, Judge George Caram Steeh of the U.S. District Court in Detroit held that the university's requirement that the student be willing to serve people who are homosexual was reasonable, and did not amount to an infringement of the Christian student's constitutional rights to free speech and free expression of religion.

The university "had a right and duty to enforce compliance" with professional ethics rules barring counselors from being intolerant or engaging in discrimination, and no reasonable person could conclude that a counseling program's requirement that students comply with such rules "conveys a message endorsing or disapproving of religion," Judge Steeh wrote.

The Alliance Defense Fund, a coalition of Christian lawyers that is helping to represent the student, Julea Ward, issued a statement on Tuesday saying it plans to appeal the judge's decision.

"Christian students shouldn't be expelled for holding to and abiding by their beliefs," said David French, a senior counsel for the group, which helped out in a similar lawsuit filed against Augusta State University, in Georgia, this month.

Ms. Ward, who entered the Eastern Michigan program in 2006 in hopes of becoming a high-school counselor, had not been disciplined in any way for expressing her views, in classroom discussions or in written course work, that homosexuality was morally wrong. In fact, she had received A's in all of her classes, the judge's summary of her case said.

Her opposition to homosexuality got her into trouble, however, when she enrolled last year in a practicum course that involved counseling real clients in a university-operated clinic. When she encountered a client who wanted to be treated for depression—but previously had been counseled about a homosexual relationship—she asked her faculty supervisor whether she could refer the client to another counselor, explaining that her religious views precluded her from doing anything to affirm the client's homosexual behavior..."

A similar case has happened at Augusta State University and is getting national attention.

Obama Bumper Sticker: Worst President Ever

Some fun with the Obama logo.



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Day Of Errands

Most of today will be spent catching up on some errands. I will get back to the the news later in the afternoon or tonight.

The Ocean Has Taken Care Of The Gulf Oil (Video)

This sure puts a damper on the Obama Administration's justification for the drilling moratorium.

Pool Time

My son and my pastor's daughter.



Good times.

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Muslims Call For Sharia Law To Be Implemented In The UK (Video)

Do not look for much resistance to this from Liberals.



HT: The Jawa Report

Is The Boy Scouts Stand Against Homosexual Leaders The Reason Obama Is Snubbing Them On Their 100 Year Anniversary?

I am seeing a lot of posts about how President Obama will be one The View this Thursday which means he will not attend the 100 year anniversary of the Boy Scouts. Is this just a simple decision about where he would be welcome? From Fox News:

"President Obama will make history
as the first sitting president on a daytime talk show when he visits with the ladies of "The View." But he'll be missing out on another historic occasion -- the Boy Scouts' Jamboree marking the group's 100th anniversary, right in the president's backyard.

The Jamboree kicked off this week at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, where organizers had invited the president to speak to the 45,000 scouts in attendance. All three of Obama's predecessors have made it to one Jamboree while in office.

But the president will instead be traveling Wednesday to New York for a taping of the ABC show, as well as Democratic fundraisers and a stop in New Jersey. The talk show appearance comes as campaign season moves into full swing, but also amid efforts to cap the Gulf oil spill for good, contain the damage from an unprecedented leak of Afghanistan war documents and battle Arizona over its immigration law -- set to go into effect Thursday. Obama also has an out-of-town event planned for Friday in Detroit.

But while the Jamboree lasts until next Tuesday, the president is sending his regards via a videotaped message..."

Maybe it is because Obama is so committed to advancing the gay rights agenda to normalize homosexuality and promote among our youth that he did not want to attend in person?

Al Franken Thinks That The GOP Does Not Want To Create Jobs (Video)

At the end of the clip Senator Al Franken says:

"But I do think that this whole approach of slowing everything down, in many ways I think it’s so that, they don’t want a jobs bill because they don’t want people to get jobs before the election. It’s a harsh thing to say, and I don’t want to impugn the motives of my colleagues, but I don’t get what they’re doing otherwise."

No, I do not want jobs created by the State for the State. Democrats are creating dependency not jobs.

HT: Jammie Wearing Fool

Anti-Semitism On The Rise In Liberal California; Left Wing Groups Rally To Muslim Student Union

While hate crimes in California have dropped off, there has been a rise in anti-Semitism. From the Los Angeles Times:

"The Anti-Defamation League reported a sharp uptick in anti-Semitic incidents in California last year, many of them involving taunts, threats and insults by adolescents and teenagers.

In one typical example, a Jewish middle school teacher in Los Angeles found swastikas drawn on her classroom door and a note, also featuring swastikas, that read, "You're next."

“These are not necessarily kids who are filled with hatred in their hearts and mean to be malicious," said Amanda Susskind, regional director for the organization. But she said the trend was still troubling and may reflect the pervasiveness of hate speech on the Internet.

She also blamed the broader increase in anti-Semitic incidents, some of them violent, on the confluence of three events: the election of President Obama, the recession and the Israeli incursion into the Gaza Strip. Combined, she said, they had emboldened extremists and led to a coarsening of the tone of national debate.

She added that the arrest and conviction of rogue financier Bernard Madoff, who is Jewish, contributed to a lot of anti-Semitic "chatter."

The ADL report, issued Tuesday morning, is somewhat at odds with a report on hate crime issued last week by California Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown. That report showed that crimes motivated by anti-Semitism declined in 2009, as did crimes motivated by hatred against other religious and ethnic groups..."

This as a number of Left wing groups have rallied to the defense of the Muslim Student Union at UC Irvine that was suspended for a year for, you guessed it, anti-Semitic activity. Is it not interesting that anti-Semitism flourishes in a Liberal state and on college campuses run by Liberals?

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Paul Ryan Schools Chris Matthews On Economics

Republican Paul Ryan goes into hostile territory and handles himself rather well.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

HT: Newsbusters

Governor Christie Vetoes Bill That Would Have Given Planned Parenthood Millions

I hope that this was not done for mainly economic reasons. From Life Site News:

"As New Jersey’s Republican Governor Chris Christie continues to fulfill a campaign pledge to restore state government to fiscal sanity, he has vetoed a bill that would have dedicated $7.5 million in state to “family planning” clinics, most of which are run by Planned Parenthood.

New Jersey’s Star Ledger reported that Christie in his veto message said that “the state simply cannot fund every worthy program” and would not restore $7.5 million for family planning clinics that he had cut from the state’s budget for fiscal year 2011.

Marie Tasy, executive director of New Jersey Right to Life, praised Christie for standing by his decision to cut funds for Planned Parenthood.

“The taxpayers of New Jersey are under no obligation to fund the radical and failed social agenda of Planned Parenthood,’’ said Marie Tasy, according to the Star-Ledger. “We commend Governor Christie for his steadfast opposition to restoring these funds.”

Christie issued the veto along with vetoes of two bills that would have established a $100 million tax credit program for new homebuyers, and redirected government funds to enroll 39,000 low-income individuals in the state’s subsidized health insurance program.

"State spending has been reset to levels the taxpayers can afford,” said Christie in a stern message to the legislature. “Supplemental spending that would return to the unchecked spending and out of control budget shortfalls of the past will not make it past the Governor's desk."

Reports indicate that the Democrat-controlled Legislature may seek to mount a veto-override."

Christie's use of the phrase "every worthy cause" might imply the he thinks there would be room to restore funds to Planned Parenthood once the fiscal issues of the state are fixed. Time will tell. Hopefully the fact that Planned Parenthood keeps getting exposed lying to women about the unborn child developing inside has something to do with it.

UPDATE: John Kerry Confronted About Taxes On His Yacht

A follow up from new about Senator Kerry parking his yacht in Rhode Island.



So is this the case of getting caught and being forced to do the right thing?

HT: Hot Air Pundit

Senator Boxer Compares Being In The Senate To Being In The Military At Ground Breaking Ceremony

I caught part of this on the local news here in California but did not hear the "Senator" liken herself to someone in the military.



Sorry, but being in Congress, with all the benefits that come with it is nothing like being in the military. It is also important to note that the event that Boxer spoke at was to start work on a low income veteran's housing project. That I think is something worth while.

HT: The Daily Caller

Joel Osteen Lets T.D. Jakes Preach At Lakewood; How About Paul Washer?

Mega-church Pastor Joel Osteen has had T.D. Jakes preach from the Lakewood pulpit.



I wonder if Joel Osteen would ever dare to let someone like Paul Washer preach at Lakewood?



Paul Washer references the Four Spiritual Laws and these were shared with me at college and shortly thereafter I "received" Christ. Looking back I think the people who shared their faith, myself included, had a genuine desire to see people come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, but now I think this could be setting up new Christians for disaster. An even more watered down version is out there called the Four Circles. What is needed some more preaching in the mold of Washer to boldly proclaim the repentance from sin and that Christians are not to expect health, wealth and prosperity if they receive Jesus Christ into their hearts.

"Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:15

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going."
Jesus the Way to the Father
Thomas said to him, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?"

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:1-6

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God." John 3:16-21

HT: Christian Research Network

Obama Says Things Could Be Worse; Um, How?

I wonder how saying "things could be worse" will motivate voters to actually vote for Democrats in 2010? From the Associated Press:

"President Barack Obama, who rocketed to the White House promising "change you can believe in," is now telling voters they shouldn't change a thing.

His message for the fall elections, which are looking ominous for his Democrats, is that Republicans caused the nation's economic troubles, but he and the Democrats are starting to fix them. So stick with the Democrats and don't go back to the GOP.

"This is a choice between the policies that led us into the mess or the policies that are leading out of the mess," Obama said recently in Las Vegas.

Trouble is, it's a tough sell to voters who've seen little progress.

Unemployment is stuck near double digits and polls show many voters have decided Obama's policies are to blame, not his predecessor's.

Obama often frames the argument by saying that Republicans had their chance to drive, then drove the car into a ditch and shouldn't get the keys back. But voters may be concluding that Democrats, who control the White House and both chambers of Congress, have had their chance at the wheel, too, and haven't gotten very far..."

Let me remind you of the Party that refused to reign in the disastrous lending policies of Fannie Mac and Fannie May:



And these are the people writing the legislation to fix what they created? Who do you really think will benefit from that? I am not sure how things could be worse given what has happened over the past two years. See my related posts for more.

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Shirley Sherrod's Husband Wants To Stop "The White Man And His Uncle Tom's" From Stealing Elections (Video)

I guess Herman Cain and Juan Williams are "Uncle Toms"?



HT: Hot Air Pundit via Riehl World View

ELCA Welcomes Non-Celibate Gay Pastors; Time To Separate From Them; UPDATE: Up To The Congregations?

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has decided that society should dictate their stand on biblical truth. The "Church" has no accepted clergy who are openly gay and not celibate. From One News Now:

"Seven pastors who work in the San Francisco Bay area and were barred from serving in the nation's largest Lutheran group because of a policy that required gay clergy to be celibate are being welcomed into the denomination.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will add six of the pastors to its clergy roster at a service at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in San Francisco on Sunday. Another pastor who was expelled from the church, but was later reinstated, will participate in the service.

The group is among the first gay, bisexual or transgender Lutheran pastors to be reinstated or added to the rolls of the ELCA since the organization voted last year to lift the policy requiring celibacy.

Churches can now hire noncelibate gay clergy who are in committed relationships.

"It's going to be an extremely glorious and festive ceremony because it's the culmination of decades of work to welcome LGBT people into the ELCA," said Amalia Vagts, executive director of the Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries, a nonprofit that credentials openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people for ministry.

Megan Rohrer, one of the pastors who will participate in Sunday's rite of reception service, grew up in South Dakota and attended a Lutheran college where she said students tried to exorcise her "gay demons" by throwing holy water on her. Some of those people are now Lutheran pastors in South Dakota, she said.

I think this would be a time for others Christians to separate themselves from those who support this, after at least confronting them about this. It is clear that the ELCA is sliding into darkness.

UPDATE:

I thought this comment was worth an update since it gives some insight into the hierarchy of the ECLA:

"There are many nuances and complexities to the ELCA decision that, because of their complexity, were not picked up by the media.

While the ELCA permits congregations to call individuals who are in "committed, long-term, monogamous, same-sex relationships", the congregation calls (I take issue with the author of the article saying the pastor is "hired") the pastor and issues the letter of call...not the ELCA. Just because Higgins Road says a congregation can do something, doesn't mean the congregation has to do it. In fact, the policy changes the article references are only binding at the Churchwide and Synod level. Congregations are free to ignore this policy based on their "bound conscience". So, a Synod may not deny a non-celibate homosexual approval (certify they are ready for ordination) based on their sexuality. A congregation can refuse to call a practicing homosexual as their pastor.

Your issue is with the specific congregations that chose to ordain non-celibate homosexuals.

For all intents and purposes, the ELCA is a congregational denomination with a more structured hierarchy. But there are very few instances where the Presiding Bishop or Synodical Bishop can directly tell a congregation what to do. This is not one of those instances.

And also, keep in mind, no ELCA Churchwide Assembly is bound by the actions of previous CWAs. The 2011 CWA can overturn this decision...and believe me, it will come up again in 2011."

UPDATE 2:

If the Evangelical Free Church of America, EFCA, decided to do what the ELCA has done I would say the same thing. I would be uncomfortable attending my church knowing that others in the same denomination were having openly gay pastors lead specific churches.

Benny Hinn Having An Affair And Getting Divorced?

I think any true Bible believing Christian looks at what Benny Hinn does and thinks a serious fraud is being committed. Here's just one example:



It seems clear that Hinn is getting a divorce and is also having some kind of relationship with Paula White. If the two get married then I think it will be clear what the nature of their relationship was. My main question is this: will a Benny Hinn divorce with or without a re-marriage to Paula White hurt either one's ministry and finances?

Herman Cain Interviewed By Ed Morrissey

Here is an excellent video of Ed Morrissey interviewing Herman Cain.



Now contrast that with the views of Van Jones. Who do you think has the better ideas?

HT: Hot Air