Friday, February 27, 2015

Media Mocks "Communication With God" aka "Prayer"

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Widely read columnist and commentator Taegan Goddard wrote this last Tuesday:

"Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker frequently says he's waiting for 'God's calling' to run for president, so he was recently asked under the public records laws to provide 'a copy/transcript of all communications with God, the Lord, Christ, Jesus or any other form of deity'. Walker's office responded that no such records exists."

Goddard then took his mockery to social media sending out this Tweet:

"Govenor Walker's office was unable to provide any transcripts of his conversations with God."

Yeah, but that's just one guy in the media.

It is, but the silence of most all other mainstream news media to even question Goddard is stunning. And revealing.

He has been appearing on various talk/news shows and is yet to be challenged by mainstream media.

It's disgusting that the same media who has dutifully reported that President Obama has said he has sought guidance through prayer, has now cast prayer as some kind of freakish extremism in the life of one of the most successful governors in America.

It's deeply concerning to think that our public discourse has fallen to this---publicly mocking prayer.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

"I'm Gay. And I Want My Kid To Be Gay, Too"

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Many parents would like to see their children follow along in their footsteps, at least in some ways, but an op-ed published by the left leaning Washington Post this week is very revealing about what homosexuals really believe about their sexual orientation.

And the importance they place on indoctrinating children.

Sally Kohn, a writer and CNN political commentator, in writing for the Post admits she wants her daughter to be a lesbian like herself.

I thought they were born that way.

The advocates will say every parent has hopes and dreams for their child---Ms. Kohl is merely hoping her daughter was "born that way" too.

But they should read her article and note the steps she is taking to ensure her daughter follows in her footsteps and embraces her lifestyle.

It does not appear this lesbian mother is counting on genetics to make her dreams come true.

In a stunning but not surprising parallel, Ms. Kohl's efforts to indoctrinate and influence her own daughter mirrors that in the public classroom.

A new study out this week reveals that Kohl's plan works in the classroom---and will likely work in her home.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Who Should Counsel Kids On Gender Confusion?

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KOMO News is reporting that an Oregon gay rights group asked the legislature on Monday to outlaw therapy that seeks to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of young people, arguing the practice often does more harm than good.

Paul Southwick, an attorney, told the legislative committee that he had gone through a two-year conversion therapy program, but instead of being "cured," he felt increasingly depressed and anxious---he says he experienced a "false hope."

A similar bill has been introduced in Washington State in 2013 and 2014. In both cases those pushing the bill have been unsuccessful.

It was interesting that last year, the vote in the House passed 94-4, with Rep. Richard DeBolt making a compelling argument in favor of the bill and the ban.

Only Republican Representatives Mark Hargrove, Brad Klippert, Jason Overstreet, and Elizabeth Scott voted against it.

Fortunately the bill died in committee, thanks to Senate Healthcare Committee Chairwoman Randi Becker-R, Eatonville.

This will be a reoccurring effort on the part of homosexual activists for years, if necessary.

I am certain there have been abuses in some counseling experiences, but passing this kind of bill does not protect the children as homosexual activists claim to be seeking to do.

It opens possibilities, however, to further restrict a parent's influence on their own child, while also opening the door even more widely to abuses from those who do in fact counsel young, unprepared children in the public classroom.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Is Obama's Tree Dead In Delhi?

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When President Obama visited New Delhi, India a few weeks ago, you will recall he scolded Christians and America for our "past mistakes."

He also planted a tree in honor of Mohandas Gandhi.

The Peepal tree was awash with leaves when President Obama planted it, however, by Thursday of that week all the leaves had fallen off and it was a lonely bare stem.

The Associated Press and KOMO in Seattle are reporting that the lack of leaves is giving Indian officials "sleepless nights" with local media "blasting them" for allowing it to die.

The Peepal tree is seen as "holy" by many in Asia because it is said the Buddha attained enlightenment under the same kind of tree in 589 BC.

The head government horticulturist is telling people not to worry, promising, "It will send out shoots within the next ten days." They say it looks dead, but it isn't.

"It is a cyclical," he says.

I don't know much about Peepal trees, nor do I care, but this story brought to mind something we all should care a great deal about.

Rather than Obama's withering tree in India, many Americans are, and rightly should be, deeply concerned about our withering freedom and liberty here in America.

What was once a thriving, robust, fully leafed tree of liberty, sometimes appears to be a single stem with few to no leaves.

That, too, we are told is cyclical. It's all in the way the tree is cared for.

While the secular progressive left suffocate the tree of liberty, they too promise, "It is not dead--it just looks dead."

Monday, February 23, 2015

A/G Lets Richland Florist Off the Hook..."If"

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Barreonell Stutzman, the 70 year old owner of Arlene's Flowers in Richland, Washington, has received an offer from Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

After 2 years of assaulting and litigating the small business owner due to her Christian beliefs, Ferguson has offered Stutzman a deal.

All she has to do is pay a fine of $2,001. This would apparently eliminate the hundreds of thousands of dollars of fines that have been accruing during the past 2 years of her trial.

And there's one more thing Attorney General Ferguson says she must also do:

Surrender her religious freedom and betray the teachings of Jesus Christ.

I have included Ferguson's written offer and Stutzman's written reply in this article.

Monday, February 16, 2015

Oregon: First Bi-Sexual Governor in US History

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Oregon Governor John Kitzhaper (D) has continued to assure the press and his peers he would "not" resign in light of the growing allegations against his live-in girlfriend Cylvia Hayes.

But as the allegations continued to escalate, and to include the governor, Kitzhaber announced Friday afternoon that he would indeed resign this Wednesday, the 18th at 10 AM.

This Wednesday at 10 AM, Kate Brown will be sworn in as Governor of Oregon---the first openly bi-sexual governor in the history of the US.

Both Democrats and the Republicans who opposed Kitzhaber have expressed sadness for the way this episode has gone down.

Ktizhaber had previously served 2 terms as governor, ran again in 2010, winning a third term.

This past November, he ran for an unprecedented 4th term. Many felt the Republicans had a good opportunity to win with candidate Dennis Richardson.

Richardson is a pilot, a Vietnam vet, a successful businessman and long time leader in the state House of Representatives in Oregon. He has a solid family and loves to ride his Harley around the state and knows how to get things done to benefit the state.

However, Richardson also has a problem. He is a biblical Christian, is pro-life and pro-marriage.

While the press admitted his experience and expertise, they claimed in one voice he was not "mainstream" because he is pro-life and pro-marriage.

Kitzhaber, by a relatively small margin, was handed an unprecedented 4th term in November.

While many Democrats mourn, the homosexual community rejoice.

Abigail Webb, a homosexual leader in the Northwest says, "We claim her. Kate is an out bisexual person. She's definitely been our advocate."

Kate Brown says, "Having LGBT people in office has a huge impact on state laws."

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I will not be publishing the daily Blog Tuesday through Friday this week. A number of schools in East King County are out this week for winter break. Those who work with me in this ministry are taking a few days off to be with family. I will resume publication next Monday. Our daily radio program will be live each day this week.
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Friday, February 13, 2015

HS Student Disciplined For Saying "God Bless America"

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On Monday of this week, a high school student in Florida read the announcements over the intercom at the beginning of the school day.

That's typical---it happens every week. In lots of schools.

However, when the student completed reading the announcements, he said, "God bless America."

Boom!

Two atheist students became angry and contacted, not the school, but the American Humanist Association, which in turn had their advocate organization fire off a very strong letter to the principle and the school district.

Sharyl Wood, a district spokesperson, explained to the press that "the words 'God bless America' were not part of the script."

She also assured everyone that the principal had taken "appropriate steps in speaking with the student and with disciplining the student."

Disciplining the student?

For what?

The apparent reason for the school taking action against the student was for fear of a lawsuit by the atheists.

Atheist organizations threaten about 1,000 lawsuits every year, but only have funding to actually proceed on a very small number of them.

Threat has become their preferred method of bullying school districts. It's both cheap and effective.

But does a student not have any right to free speech?

The "official" reason for the school taking action against the student is very alarming.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

David Axelrod: "Obama Misled Nation on Marriage"

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David Axelrod has been with Barack Obama throughout his political career, serving as one of his closest allies and political advisor.

Axelrod has now retired and written a book with what Time Magazine calls "a striking admission of political dishonesty from the keeper of the Obama flame."

The dishonesty?

Axelrod says Barack Obama misled Americans for his own political benefit when he claimed in the 2008 election to oppose same-sex marriage for religious reasons.

And guess who was the primary target of the president's deception?

Has Axelrod now turned on his long time friend? Not at all. Axelrod sees Obama as a sort of courageous hero for carrying the burden of the deception.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

More Classroom Assaults on Christians and Republicans

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Let's get real.

Thank the Lord, a growing number of our teenagers are doing just that.

We've all heard it before---Karl Marx taught if one can control what is taught in the classroom, one can control the culture and the country.

The practitioners of Cultural Marxism are at it again, using taxpayer funds to "educate" our children and grandchildren.

My high school age grandson emailed me the story of a high school teacher who created an assignment and worksheet which included the premise that "Republicans are opposed to helping the poor."

In another high school this week, teenagers were publicly shamed for disagreeing with speakers in the classroom who were advocating the homosexual---LGBT agenda, during an English class.

Teenagers are increasingly taking a public stand for biblical moral and social values---often at personal cost.

I hope adults can also find the courage to take a stand in their world---even if it costs something.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Chief Justice Roy Moore: "Confusion In Alabama"

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USA Today is reporting that at least one Alabama judge began issuing "marriage" licenses to homosexual couples yesterday, defying a directive from Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore that to do so is in violation of the state constitution.

Judge Moore explained in his 6-page letter that a federal judge's decision to strike down the state's ban on same-sex "marriage" was not binding on state courts.

Judge Moore says that the federal government's intrusion into the state's constitution has caused "confusion" in the state.

The New York Times casts Judge Moore as "defiant" for seeking to uphold state law and the state constitution, while celebrating those who violate it.

Indeed there is "confusion" and this issue in Alabama should cause concern for every citizen who values state's rights and the growing intrusion of federal government--- as well as the relentless assault against the institution of marriage.

In this case, it is both. It is an assault against natural marriage and the will of 81% of the people in the state.

Monday, February 09, 2015

The Big Lie

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It was Adolf Hitler who infamously wrote in his Mein Kampf,  "If you tell a big enough lie, and tell it frequently enough, it will be believed."

NBC's lead news anchor Brian Williams stepped down over the weekend because his big lie about being in a helicopter that was hit by enemy fire in Iraq was not true. He has been telling this story for the past decade. It had evolved and been embellished, but the storyline was the same. Those who were there with the newsman say it wasn't that way at all. It didn't happen.

His lie was not believed. Perhaps it was not big enough.

Williams says they're right. "I misremembered," he claims. He also says his departure from NBC is "temporary." We'll see.

Breitbart News has done an excellent job of putting the Brian Williams story in perspective. I recommend you read it.

President Obama's Administration recently reported that unemployment in America is now at 5.6%, the lowest in decades. People are asking why they don't feel this economic recovery?

Jim Clifton, Chairman and CEO of the Gallup organization, is outraged by his claims and immediately published an article titled, "The Big Lie: 5.6% Unemployment."

We reported here on President Obama's remarks at last week's National Prayer Breakfast where he attempted to draw a moral equivalency between the Crusades (700 years ago), the Inquisitions and the radical Islamic terrorism raging in the world today.

The context of narrative in which the president made his outrageous comments may be more noteworthy than the comments themselves.

He explained that sometimes religious faith is "twisted and misused in the name of evil" because there is "a sinful tendency that can pervert and distort our faith."

That's true.

He then said, "Our job is not to ask that God respond to our notion of truth. Our job is to be true to Him, His Word, and His Commandments."

Still true.

But then he shared his "notion of truth."

Friday, February 06, 2015

The Truth Behind the Super Bowl

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Much has been said about "the play call" that caused Seattle to lose the Super Bowl last Sunday. It will likely continue to be discussed for a long time to come.

However, there is a story behind the story that must also be told.

Minutes after the Super Bowl game, Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson, who threw the intercepted pass that caused the Patriots to win the game Seattle was one yard from winning, Tweeted how he really felt about things.

More on this in a moment.

But first, this...

Yesterday morning, I mentioned to our radio audience that President Obama had just concluded his remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC and that what I was reading as I was live on the radio appeared to be very disappointing. It was.

The president told those in attendance regarding the terror being carried out by ISIS, "Lest we get on our high horse and think this is unique to some other place, remember that during the Crusades and the Inquisition, people committed terrible deeds in the name of Christ. In our home country, slavery and Jim Crow all too often was justified in the name of Christ."

There is more. This is a report from Fox News. Many of his comments were a stand up defense of Islam, while putting down Christianity.



Thursday, February 05, 2015

Ben Carson: "Don't Underestimate Me"

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While Hillary Clinton searches for the office space locations that would most enhance her image should she run for the presidency, Ben Carson says I'm thinking about running---"don't underestimate me."

The single biggest complaint against Carson so far has been that he has no policy experience. He says, "I've been beefing up."

Ben Carson, a retired African-American pediatric neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins, says, "I've always been interested in those things, so I already have a good base of knowledge about policy, but I'm studying up on the issues and talking to people and getting their takes as well. You can never know too much."

To his critics who think he lacks in policy expertise, he says, "Don't underestimate me."

The Hill, not a right leaning publication, says, "The possibility that Carson could catch fire in Iowa's
caucuses has got to be taken seriously."
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NOTE: I am not endorsing any candidate. I am not speaking against any candidate. No candidates have formally announced their candidacy at the time of this writing. I am defining my view of the profile of Christian, conservative leadership.
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Whether or not Ben Carson actually runs for the presidency, his profile, I believe, reflects what conservatives and biblical Christians are looking for. There are others who may run who also reflect this profile.

Our Founding Fathers focused on character in choosing leaders. The words of Founder Noah Webster have never been more relevant: "In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide---look to his character."

Let's take a look at today's political environment through the lens of Webster's council.

Wednesday, February 04, 2015

Dawn of the Three Parent Baby

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By a vote of 382 to 128, the UK is now set to become the first country in which babies will be legally produced with DNA from 2 women and 1 man.

Public Health Minister Jane Ellison said, "This is a bold step."

Indeed it is. It is also a dangerous one---medically and morally.

A further vote is still required by the House of Lords, but they have indicated they will approve the vote.

Prime Minister David Cameron told the press last night, "We're not trying to play god here, we're just making sure that two parents who want a healthy baby can have one."

The media and the far left in both England and the US are trying to minimize the ethical implications, while highlighting how three parent pregnancies will help people, calling the bold new move a "light at the end of the tunnel" for suffering families.

While this "bold" move will apparently help in some medical situations, it opens the door to a brave new world of defiance toward nature and Nature's God in the dawn of human genetic modification.

Prime Minister Cameron may not believe they are "playing god," but that's exactly what they are doing.

One of the MPs debating the issue in the Commons yesterday said, "But one thing is for sure, once this alteration has taken place, as someone has said, once the gene is out of the bottle, once these procedures that we're asked to authorize today go ahead, there will be no going back for society."

Here are some of the risks.

And while some parents see this as the "light at the end of the tunnel," homosexuals are celebrating.

Tuesday, February 03, 2015

"A Parody Of Marriage"

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Wikipedia:
A parody (pronounced /ˈpærədiː/; also called send-up or spoof), in contemporary usage, is a work created to mock, comment on, or poke fun at an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of humorous, satiric or ironic imitation.

A unified alliance of Evangelicals and Catholics led by Pastor Rick Warren, professors, commentators and theologians have signed their names to an 8 page declaration that opposes society's growing acceptance of same-sex "marriage."

The statement, to be published in March, claims homosexual unions called "marriage" are a "graver threat to marriage than wide spread divorce and co-habitation because it is a parody of marriage."

Speaking to a group of television and screen writers last Friday in Washington DC, First Lady Michelle Obama praised the movie and television industry in the United States for "promoting same-sex marriage."

It is understandable that the institution of marriage is the grand prize of those who seek to "remake" America, and those who are blinded by their own passions, because marriage and family is the oldest and most fundamental human social component.

It predates all civilizations.

Why this declaration? And why now?

Monday, February 02, 2015

LDS Vows Support for LGBT Rights

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I was surprised when the Mormon Church---Latter Day Saints---announced to the press last week they are changing their position and will now be backing legal efforts to insure the LGBT movement's rights.

The press, as you can imagine, was on the story in a New York minute.

The New York Times wrote: "Mormon Leaders Call For Measures Protecting Gay Rights."

ABC: "Mormon Leaders Call for Measures Protecting Gay Rights."

CNN: "Mormon Church Backs LGBT Rights---With One Condition."

ABC News said, "Democratic Utah State Senator Jim Dabakis who was raised Mormon and is openly gay said, 'This is a bold, strong, principled statement...today we are seeing the fruits of civility and respect'."

The gay-rights group Equality Utah is applauding the Mormon leaders.

However, there are 2 very different responses to the LDS's actions.

Russell Moore of the Southern Baptist Convention called the Mormon leaders "well intentioned, but naive."

The far left Huffington Post published an article under this headline: "How The Mormons Punked The Press."

What's going on? And why does it matter?

Seahawks. We're still with you. Just wait till next year.