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... own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. But you be watchful in all things.." 2 Timothy 4:2-5 See Biblical Discernment and Don't Be Deceived! Home- Self-Esteem- The New Neutralism ...

... woman! Never. They always appear as men and their names are names given to men (Michael& Gabriel). So Todd's description of Emma appearing as a woman is enough to cause great doubt in my mind as to the validity of the encounter from a Biblical standpoint. But even if there were "women" angels recorded in Scripture I'd still point out that we are never told to give them the emphasis or place that Todd Bentley assigns them. The Apostle Paul dealt with the inordinate attention the Colossian believers were giving ... an art, and conducted with method, upon subjects who have faith." Morrison drew the following conclusion from his research: "Just as the Western psychologists are proffering ancient shamanistic practices in a guise which is more palatable to the uninitiated Westerners, so the professing Christian churches which peddle'religious fainting' have simply made the Possession-Trance state of shamanism more readily acceptable to the undiscerning sheep who attend their heated meetings. These are the true origins of the strange phenomena which are being so widely reported today and which are bringing the ...

... This uniting of the streams will form the bedrock for revelation for the River of Revival! Prophets help to prepare the way for the Apostles to establish the Lord's Church." --National School of the Prophets Conference brochure, 1999." ..[F ]rom the Biblical revelation, the river normally represents the people of God. It is, in fact, a vivid picture of the people of God in motion: being fruitful, acknowledging the presence of God, experiencing the peace of God, receiving the provision of God, ... found in Jesus' parable of the Minas (Luke 19:10-27) where believers are instructed to business to gain authority over cities by using Kingdom principles. Transformational development of the poor through community development. This involves creating a better future for the poor. Jajakumar Christian, World Vision, India, sees poverty as a set of disempowering systems. There is the biophysical system- body and mind- which represents the basic human needs of health and education. There is the cultural system in terms of inadequacies in worldview. There is the ...

... heard all sides, but no position has yet won our confidence so that we can say "it seems good to the Holy Spirit and us." .. If we think that there may actually be a legitimate context for some homosexual relationships, we know that the biblical arguments are nuanced and multi layered, and the pastoral ramifications are staggeringly complex." Brian McLaren "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination." Leviticus 18:22 "For this cause God gave them up unto vile ... prefer questions to direct answers. They prefer the journey to the destination. They question and undermine and insert doubt in the minds of young people who are already swimming in a sea of postmodern confusion. There is great danger here to the church of Jesus Christ. Christians have an unfortunate tendency to believe that spiritual error only comes amidst billowing clouds of sulfur. They expect false teachers to wear horns and black capes. They expect the obvious. Yet here we have Brian McLaren openly rejecting the authority of God's Word on homosexuality and ...

... which He designed), not "turn aside to myths" (2 Timothy 4.4). Since pagan societies sought secret wisdom through magic and spiritism, they drew inspiration from the same occult source. It is not surprising that many myths from around the world simulate biblical history and resemble one another. Satan's army of demons, hiding behind the diverse masks of man-made deities,5 happily supplied pagan priests with counterfeit versions of God's revealed truth. Thus, man-made myths blended occult revelations with human imagination. Notice how this is happening ... even a new sense of what it is to be human…8 (Thomas Berry) Now, say Deep Ecologists, it's up to the human species to reverse the process by creating a new picture of reality-- one more powerful than the obsolete but tenacious myth of Christianity. Should we rewrite reality? I heard an alarming bit of myth-making last fall at a teachers' workshop on global education. Demonstrating a lesson in world cultures, the master teacher asked, "Are you familiar with the story about Israel's sudden departure from Egypt ...

... to be difficult for some who believe in the inerrancy of the Bible, as many evangelicals do,' he added.'But in a pluralistic democracy, we have no choice." Not true! We do have a choice! But those who refuse to trade Biblical truth for universal values may face pressures and punishments that would have been unthinkable in our "free" nation some years ago." November 2006 The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (" Appraisal of the relations of the more influential philanthropic foundations and educational ... influence, that we can't tackle the big problems that demand solutions... He is distinct from many of his competitors in that he is comfortable talking in the language of faith and religion without alienating secular Democratic activists. Born a Muslim, Mr Obama is now an ardent Christian." Is he really? See Obama, Warren, and the'Covenant for a New Americaand the next link: repeat Obama Asks Evangelicals To Assimilate: "Obama.. told left-leaning religious leaders at the Call to Renewal's' Building a Covenant for a New ...

... . Pastor Warren does mention God's wrath on page 232, but without a prior explanation of what might be considered "sinful." Instead, the reference to "wrath" fits into the relational context of "service" and "helping others"-- a Biblical command that is now being conformed to the global concept of community service and" service learning." This kind of organized "service" focuses on felt needs and dialogue and often rules out spiritual needs and Biblical truth. This will be explained more fully in ... into today's affirmative, seeker friendly church environment. Since Today's English Version, like the J. B. Phillips version, may be considered a translation rather than a paraphrase, the differences below may be less distinct. Yet, they illustrate a reluctance among many contemporary Christian leaders to use the word "fear" when referring to God. While we certainly must (by His Spirit) reverence our holy and almighty God, this more "positive" word removes any subtle (or embarrassing) reminder that our loving Father is also ...

... comments such as, "That monster looks mean!" or "That creature reminds me of a dragon," along with "Did you know that in the Bible, serpents and dragons usually represent Satan and evil?" 3. To teach young children a Biblical attitude toward evil before they learn to delight in gross, ugly characters, make comments such as, "Who would want to play with that evil monster? I don't even like to look at him. Let's find something that makes us feel happy inside. ... How POKEMON and Magic Cards Affect the Minds and Values of Children by Berit Kjos- 1999 Note: This article was written to encourage Christian parents who share our goal of following Jesus and trusting His Word. It is not an attempt to change the world or censor Pokemon. So if you don't share our faith, you may not want to read this article. If you do read it, please also read our first response to all the Pokemon mail.Home Home| Pokemon Comics Add New Twist| Pokemon Movie and ...

... , have decided to give our wealth to the poor,' he could have a Christian argument. But..[he] is proposing to take other people's wealth under the threat of fines or imprisonment to give it to those he deems needy.. "On the clear biblical teaching that marriage is the union of one man and one woman, Obama said nothing..What Barack Obama delivered at the prayer breakfast was not the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was..the Gospel of Jeremiah Wright, his fanatical, racist, anti-Semitic pastor of over 20 years ... from the State Department and a call for its government to make more concessions to Muslims. But a car bombing and shooting attack on two churches in Nigeria have not been similarly commented on by the State Department, sending the message that Muslim life is precious, but Christian life is cheap. The Muslim dead of Burma are sacred, but the Christian dead of Nigeria are only more dead infidels." See Hating Truth and Primed for Deception! Administration admits to'hundreds' of meetings with jihad-linked group: "President Barack Obama's ...

... ground"-- a key to oneness. Goal Fellowship and unity in Christ. Build relationships, pursue multicultural unity, meet "needs," make friends& have fun. Continual change or transformation toward oneness: an evolving group synthesis or consensus. Ground Rules Biblical: speak the truth in love. Determined or understood by the group: civility, tolerance, etc. Be open-minded and empathetic, respect all opinions, maintain a "safe place" (don't offend by offering absolute facts or Biblical answers& solutions), ... Charts- Index Three Kinds of Groups Christian Pluralistic Dialectic LED by the SPIRIT DRIVEN by felt NEEDS DRIVEN by "felt needs"& organizational OUTCOMES Includes Christians from all nations. All who want to belong& are accepted. Diverse (spiritually& culturally) members willing to dialogue. Foundation God's Word and Spirit. Members come with knowledge of God's absolute, unchanging truths. Felt needs; natural desire for friendship& belonging. Members come without absolute truths, willing to yield their assumptions for the greater goal of unity based on ...

... '' "GAG,'' and, finally, `` COVER EYES.' Interesting link: Pokemon helps Christians keep the faith This game may sound good, but it could also confuse the child and distort His understanding of God and His Word. To adapt Biblical characters to the new context and format of the game, the game-makers would have had to stretch character traits and over-simplify the issues they faced. Vital truths and lessons only understood in the whole Biblical context would be bent or lost in such a game. Children ... the note, which contained several misspellings. Below, it said, `` STRIP TO UNDERWARE+ RAP IN TOWER,'' "TIE HANDS,'' "GAG,'' and, finally, `` COVER EYES.' Interesting link: Pokemon helps Christians keep the faith This game may sound good, but it could also confuse the child and distort His understanding of God and His Word. To adapt Biblical characters to the new context and format of the game, the game-makers would have had to stretch character traits ...

... it means to be a Christian In joy or pain, our course is onward still Job (1 ): Suffering, and Spiritual Warfare The Loneliness of the Christian Encouragement from A to Z Lonely, But Never Alone Search me, O Lord Are We Fundamentalists? Biblical versus Cultural Christianity Oswald Chambers: Standing alone with God God's Perfect Peace as Titanic sinks Feeding Sheep or Amusing Goats Oswald Chambers: Standing alone with God Whoever Gets the Son, Gets Everything Others may, you cannot Blessings in Disguise Skin Deep Religion or Crucified with ... Audio Sermons Encouragement from Him An Eternal Perspective What it means to be a Christian In joy or pain, our course is onward still Job (1 ): Suffering, and Spiritual Warfare The Loneliness of the Christian Encouragement from A to Z Lonely, But Never Alone Search me, O Lord Are We Fundamentalists? Biblical versus Cultural Christianity Oswald Chambers: Standing alone with God God's Perfect Peace as Titanic sinks Feeding Sheep or Amusing Goats Oswald Chambers: Standing alone with God Whoever Gets the Son, Gets Everything Others may, you ...

... everlasting." ? Psalm 139:23-24 Nothing is more wonderful than knowing the Shepherd and resting in Him! Daniel knew Him well. God's faithful Old Testament prophet would rather die than dishonor His Lord by hiding his faith. Even when a new Babylonian law banned Biblical worship, Daniel "knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom." Though impressed with Daniel's faith and integrity, the reluctant king had to yield to his evil counselors who " ... hundreds came to his funeral. He had died for his faith only three months after his conversion, and now they mourned him. .. Eighty people publicly accepted Christ that day, including many young people who had been part of the Communist Youth Organization. "The Christians walked the length of the city to the river, where they baptized the new believers. The crowd had now grown to over fifteen hundred people. "Soon, carloads of police arrived. They set out to arrest the leaders of the service.. The Christians immediately ...

... sacrament, the individual stepped outside his normal self and the humdrum restraints of ordinary life. He became one with the cosmos, with the gods, and ipso facto with his own true nature. He ate the apple and he became divine: what, in the biblical perspective, was the original seduction was also the most archaic experience of "consciousness-expansion!"19 Reviving the Solstice Around the world and through the ages, earth-based religions observed winter solstices with rituals that celebrated conception and rebirth. In the more developed myths of Babylon ... The Madonna Phenomena The world's most popular female singer (over 80 million records sold) is a master at blending sexual and religious imagery. Sporting sensual/spiritual labels (Like a Prayer, "Like a Virgin," The Immaculate Collection) her musical sensations mingle Christian crosses and feigned innocence with seduction and sexual exploits befitting a pagan goddess. Bisexuality, sadomasochism, autoerotic orgasm, and multiple sex partners .. anything goes. "Unlike the other, I'd do anything;" she sings in "Burnin' Up," " ...

... even if it is just in a game. One of the things this game could be teaching is that it is okay to make fun of others because they are "different," "weird," or "uncool." This is the opposite of the biblical admonitions we should be teaching each of our children, namely, to "love thy neighbor as thyself" (Matt. 19:19) and "not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think" (Romans 12:3). ... first forty have the facial features of a typical alien- an large, egg shaped head with large oval eyes. Figures of aliens should have no place in one's house, let alone in the hands of one's children. Why? Because, as a number of Christian books document in great detail, the appearances of aliens are almost always demonic in nature. (If you are interested in learning more, we would be glad to refer you to some of these Christian titles- just email us.) Further, of the ...

... those who are out there who are not in sync, and who are seeking to undermine our peacemaking, bridge-building efforts.' [2] "Peace spoilers" include those who refuse to conform to the UN vision of "Religion in a Culture of Peace." Biblical Christianity would fit the label well, for the true followers of Christ cannot be "in sync" with the world. They will not compromise their faith in order to please the global village. Since Ted Turner's Better World Fund paid most of the Summit expenses ... one would expect intolerance for God's truth. It's no secret that the Summit's Honorary Chairman Turner has little love for Christianity. In his Summit message, he described his spiritual search: "The thing that disturbed me is that my religious Christian sect was very intolerant.. because it taught we were the only ones going to heaven. It just confused the devil out of me because I said heaven is going to be a might empty place with nobody else there. "Now I believe there may be one God who manifests himself in ...

... That "vision" sounds very similar to the grandiose vision of dominionist and "apostolic" leaders such as C. Peter Wagner. Sarah Leslie described the movement in her article, The Second Reformation: "Believers during the First Reformation were persecuted and martyred for holding biblical beliefs such as sola scriptura, the priesthood of all believers, and justification by faith. These core doctrines can be found in the great writings of godly Christian men the past 500 years – men such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, Matthew Henry.. Latter ... Barnett's jacket? The Dream Center: THE BIOGRAPHY OF MATTHEW BARNETT: "Matthew Barnett, best selling author of'The Church That Never Sleeps', and pastor of one of America's fastest growing churches, is one of the most dynamic voices God is using in Christianity today. Son of pastor Tommy Barnett, also best selling author, church growth pioneer and pastor of what Time Magazine considers one of the three largest churches in America, he has learned powerful principles of ministry, which have gifted him in founding the Dream Center ...

... and deceptive propaganda aimed at the needs and wants of the masses. Faithful pastors were dismissed, arrested, imprisoned in harsh concentration camps. Into the empty pulpits stepped "German Christian" ministers-- handpicked puppets of the state, who preached Nazi ideology and replaced Biblical truth with utopian doctrines cloaked in Scriptural promises. The people who called themselves Christians fit into three categories: those who would rather face death than deny their Lord; those who delighted in the new positive gospel of Nazi Germany; and the complacent masses who couldn't ... of this this book. Nor could we find its original publisher. Since over fifty years had passed since this book was first published, we assumed that the copyright has expired. We also believed that Karl Hoffmann, the faithful theology student who sensed the threats to Christian faith in Germany long before most pastors discerned the Nazi plan, would have been pleased to know that his vital message would be used to warn Christians in the 21st Century. May American Christians be as alert to currents threats to religious freedom as were the courageous ...

... in drought is transformed by the onset of drenching rain — the contact with the water transforms the plant inwardly and then extends it outwardly. In the same way, people are transformed by contact with God."27 These ideas are more akin to Eastern Religion than Biblical Christianity. Our problem is not the need to suck in more "unembodied personal power" by techniques to contact God. We are dead sinners facing God's wrath unless we repent and believe the gospel. Willard's concepts are foreign to the Bible.. What results are in ... the inspired book of Luke."1 How can this be? A Baptist seminary was favorably studying the teachings of this Catholic mystic whose own biographers describe as having had emotional problems and homosexual inclinations.2 Soon after talking to Ryan, I met a lady who attends a Christian college. As part of her study program she was required to take a course on spiritual formation at her college. Spiritual formation in her class also concerned the study of Roman Catholic mystics and the search for techniques to help those who implement them feel closer to ...

... 'Age of Reason,' an increasing number of'enlightened' Western leaders and influential'change agents' have tried to discredit the Bible and silence Christian believers. More recently, a vast number of politicians, media masters and educators have joined the battles against Biblical truth and morality." See Trusting God as Freedom Fades Obama's Mother's Day message is a real shocker: "In his 2016 Mother's Day proclamation, President Obama included a new class of mothers in his announcement: transgenders.. "The Department of Education has launched a ... aid to Syria, but is attracting attention for the'hundreds' of buses which will be decorated with the phrase'Subhan' Allah, or'Glory to Allah.’" See Plots to Rule an Islamic World Faith! Hundreds Of Muslim Refugees In Germany Convert To Christianity: (I apologize for the inappropriate pictures) "More than 80 men and women from Iran and Afghanistan converted to Christianity Thursday during a mass baptism in Hamburg, Germany. ..'The motive for the change of faith is the same for many: they ...

... Presents a.. Greek/Roman/primitive/pagan worldview where darkness and light come together.. Distinctions between good and evil are therefore blurred.. "Positive- I watched this movie with my 13 year old& 6 year old sons. .. I found a number of biblical references throughout the movie.." Comments from young people: "Positive- It did have some things that surprised me, such as Gali meditating, referring to the Toa as'spirits', and Jaller coming back to life.." "Neutral- A great ... . I really appreciate all this information and am sure it will help others. The following comments are found on BIONCLET: Mask of Light website at http://www.christiananswers.net/spotlight/movies/2003/bioniclemaskoflight.html. It's sobering to see how many children from Christian families simply accept occult or pagan suggestions because they seem similiar to Christianity in some ways. That's all the more reason to teach our children to "put on" the whole Armor of God and to read The Invisible War. Synopsis of the movie: " ...

... -- for many years-- known both the goals and the planned outcomes of this vast transformational system. All people (young and old) must- participate in the consensus process learn to think collectively, not as individuals embrace new global values that rule out Biblical truth be ready to conform and adapt to a world of "continual change" become world citizens, loyal to a global community, not nation or church follow the track begun by the first pioneers in universal mind control. [17] As in the former ... Peace Corps." [2] Sounds familiar, doesn't it? In spite of the ongoing resistance, the relentless march toward global control keeps pressing ahead. The main target is our children and grandchildren, and we had better prepare them for the clash of values. Christians would want to care for people, but when they are forced to serve the needy through a global network that forbids the sound of His name, they are no longer free to meet spiritual needs. To resist the pressures to conform, our children must learn ...

... -- for many years-- known both the goals and the planned outcomes of this vast transformational system. All people (young and old) must- participate in the consensus process learn to think collectively, not as individuals embrace new global values that rule out Biblical truth be ready to conform and adapt to a world of "continual change" become world citizens, loyal to a global community, not nation or church follow the track begun by the first pioneers in universal mind control. [17] As in the former ... Peace Corps." [2] Sounds familiar, doesn't it? In spite of the ongoing resistance, the relentless march toward global control keeps pressing ahead. The main target is our children and grandchildren, and we had better prepare them for the clash of values. Christians would want to care for people, but when they are forced to serve the needy through a global network that forbids the sound of His name, they are no longer free to meet spiritual needs. To resist the pressures to conform, our children must learn ...

... USA" Great Seal" THE ILLUMINATI by Dennis L. Cuddy, Ph.D Posted January 17, 2012 Part 3 Home Armor of God Note by Berit: This topic may seem strangely ominous and hard to believe. That's not surprising, since many Americans still treasure the Biblical values that shaped a moral and prosperous nation. But from the beginning, there were hidden streams of contrary aims. Those dark forces are now rising fast-- sweeping away the old virtues in pursuit of a global tyranny purged of Christianity. Yet, in ... midst of the spreading darkness, our God still reigns! Before you read Dr. Cuddy's insights, ponder these comments by Paul McGuire in his recent article," Are you ready for the coming World Government?"" .. America is being merged into a new form of global governance, which is no longer democratic and built on Judeo-Christian values. Instead of democracy, we will be ruled by a secular humanist or occult elite that are building a new world order.. History shows us the results of what happens when the Illuminati elite ...

... transformation of America and Your friendly community spies New on May 10 Home~ Index From L H.: I just read Homeland Security and Brainwashing in America. Words fail me. I think of my children. They won't fit in because they have been taught the biblical worldview from birth and have had a traditional western civ/facts/knowledge/thinking(analysis and discernment) Christian education and are exposed to very little media (mom picks it!). I have been telling them a little of the transformation the country ... world is going through and how it is going from the old model of the world to the new model-global governance (eventually), and earth based/pagan spirituality.( I think they need or will need to understand why it looks and sounds so different out there in the world- different from what we believe.) They will need to understand who they are and where they stand- as children, servants and followers of Christ, and not the new world system. That's so true! I thank God ...

... Him. Yet, that's no reason to call the gospel anti-semitic. After all, Jesus, his disciples and most of his other friends were all Jews. The point is, does the movie imprint a true story in our memory, or does it distort the Biblical account under the banner of truth and evangelism? Consider another example from the article," Witness to the Passion ," by Lindy Warren. She wrote, "The ominous figure taunting Christ in the garden of Gethsemane shows up throughout the movie, personifying Satan ... reforms such as "more inclusion of other faiths." Would Gibson's traditionalist views shut heaven's door to Jews, Protestants and Muslims? "That's not the case at all," answered Gibson. "Absolutely not! It is possible for people who are not even Christian to get into the Kingdom of heaven. It's just easier for-- and I have to say this because it's what I believe.." "You have a nonstop ticket?" interrupted Sawyer. "Well, yeah, I'm saying it's an easier ride. ...

... . Haynes and Oliver Thomas. Note: Haynes and Thomas know well that ignoring Christianity would leave our children free to follow the Bible. Only by immunizing them against absolute truth-- by feeding them palatable distortions can (what they see as) the plague of Biblical Christianity be stamped out. National Alliance for Civic Education: National Alliance for Civic Education: "NACE was launched in 2000 with more than 80 group and individual charter members committed to advancing civic knowledge and engagement. NACE believes the time has come to band together ... all obvious where the truth lies, and quite apart from civic and constitutional constraints they should show some humility in dealing with complicated and controversial matters. When fundamentally different worldviews shape the disagreements, it is not easy to say what the truth is. [That's what Christian children are likely to conclude when faced with secular skepticism and contrary suggestions] ... "Comparative study of religions is especially interesting and important: How are religions alike and how are they different? It is tremendously important to keep in mind, however, that ...

... Charts- Index Three Cultural Paradigms Each provides a mental lens or filter through which we view or interpret reality-- and through which we hear God's Word. CHRISTIANITY Old Paradigm HUMANISM Transition GLOBALISM New Paradigm Biblical Absolutes& Values Relative Values Global Absolutes& Values God, the Creator of all things, is our Sovereign, Wise, Almighty and Eternal King.. Jesus, the Son, gave His Life to free us from guilt and judgment. He loves and guides us.. God is a crutch or illusion A varying blend of pantheism ... Charts- Index Three Cultural Paradigms Each provides a mental lens or filter through which we view or interpret reality-- and through which we hear God's Word. CHRISTIANITY Old Paradigm HUMANISM Transition GLOBALISM New Paradigm Biblical Absolutes& Values Relative Values Global Absolutes& Values God, the Creator of all things, is our Sovereign, Wise, Almighty and Eternal King.. Jesus, the Son, gave His Life to free us from guilt and judgment. He loves and guides us.. God is a crutch or illusion A varying blend of pantheism ...

... looking for websites dealing with topics such as alchemy and the zodiac. While these words are mentioned here, we may not provide what you seek. For even though we try to define each symbol in the context of its own cultural history, we also include a Biblical perspective. Andy and I began this website as a ministry to Christian parents who sought help in equipping their children to follow God. Many wanted to know the meanings of popular symbols displayed on jewelry, books, toys and games. But now that our website ... people from diverse cultures around the world, some visitors are offended by our beliefs and answers. Please know that we don't intend to offend anyone. Whether you agree with us or not, we want to show God's love and be of service. Yet, we cannot compromise our faith. That's why we suggest that anyone who objects to the Biblical point of view stop here. To explain the 70 symbols listed, we have relied on over a dozen books on this topic from different parts of the world. We have also ...

... His Victory God's Help for Hard Times Biblical Keys to Overcome Pain, Fear and Hardship By James L. Morrisson with Maria Kneas God's priorities are not our priories. We tend to want physical health, freedom from physical and emotional pain, and enough material possessions to live comfortably. We may feel deprived and unjustly treated if we do not have these. God wants us to have "good" things. (Psalm 84:11) However, His primary concern is not with our physical circumstance. I believe His primary ... are: Our eternal salvation Our growth into Christian maturity and character Our usefulness (" fruitfulness) in the kingdom of God The early Christians endured a great deal of suffering. They were a persecuted church. What was their reaction to hardship and suffering? The record of Scripture is absolutely amazing! They did not complain about it, or say that it was more than they could bear. They welcomed it as something that taught them and strengthened them! Look at what they said about it: My brethren, ? ?count it ...

... encroach upon another. The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create, whatever the form of government, a real despotism.. "Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, Religion [Biblical guidelines] and Morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of Men and Citizens. .. "And let us with caution ... ." Eph 3:14-21 1. From Famous Quotes by Fraser Tyler, Cycle-of-Democracy-1770 2. From Washington's Farewell Address, 1796 See also God's Warnings for our Times Home| Articles| Charts| Quotes| Armor of God| Victory What it means to be a Christian ...

... As Harvard Professor Chris Dede, a global leader the development of education technology programs, writes, "Sensory immersion helps learners grasp reality through illusion." [17] (See" The Power of Suggestion" and" Brainwashing& How to Resist It ") Biblical response We shouldn't be surprised. The Bible tells us that "the whole world is under the control of the evil one," and he has always despised the Biblical God (in contrast to the more "positive" 21st century god designed to please the ... Homeland Security links Homeschoolers to Terrorists By Berit Kjos- September, 2004 Articles| Reinventing the World| Homeschooling Under Fire| Homeland Security Home "The public school establishment hates homeschoolers. They've smeared the movement as a conspiracy of conservative Christian zealots.. They've painted homeschooling parents as uneducated and negligent. And now, under the guise of preparing students for a violent terrorist attack, educators in one public school district are casting homeschoolers as bomb-detonating militants." [1] Michelle Malkin On September 20, the Department of Homeland Security sponsored a ...

... has trained an entire generation of missionaries in new theologies and practices. Jay Gary and Brian McLaren have both been actively eschewing "doomsday" eschatologies, a fact which we have written about previously on Herescope (a very important read!). McLaren writes disparagingly of biblical prophecy, using extremely incendiary language and distortions: "The Jesus of one reading of the Apocalypse brings us to a grim resignation: the world will get worse and worse, and finally this jihadist Jesus will return to use force, domination, violence, and ... or a singular emphasis on individual salvation to focus on global climate change, genocide in Darfur, extinction of species, fair trade and ethical buying, exploitive employment practices, and community foresight. Three voices from the "emergent church" will explore this capacity of postmodern Christianity to embrace and redefine tradition, and further the cause of justice in the world. Who should attend: Any futurist who feels that everything must change about religion and is curious about how progressive Christianity is a leading indicator of change. What you'll learn: Attendees ...

... radical preachers..'A key part of our strategy must be perseverance,' Evans said at a newspaper editors' conference.'It starts with rejection of the violent extremist ideology across society.' Would he, like the founders of WHO and UNESCO, see "divisive" Biblical Truth as a threat? See Why "Hate crime" laws would ban Biblical Christianity Wounded Soldier: Military wants Part of bonus back: "The U.S. Military is demanding that thousands of wounded service personnel give back signing bonuses because they are unable to serve ... their commitments. To get people to sign up, the military gives enlistment bonuses up to $30,000 in some cases. Now men and women who have lost arms, legs, eyesight, hearing and can no longer serve are being ordered to pay some of that money back." October 2007 In League With The Stones: "When we landed in Japan, for what came to be the finest and most humane occupation of a defeated enemy in recorded history, it was with great appreciation, thanksgiving, and praise ...

... hosted by former President George H.W. Bush at Texas A&M University. Bush was the first president to create a permanent White House office dedicated to promoting volunteerism. The forum was affiliated with the Points of Light Institute." Remember, such government service bans Biblical prayer or reference to His name. No Biblical comfort can be given to those who hurt! See Faith-Based Partnerships ban Truth and Freedom September 2009 The Hijacking of 9/11: "The infamous date of 9/11 is about to be hijacked.. The president ... raging at Pentagon: "The Pentagon released an appalling official statement that I didn't believe at first, but unfortunately it's true,' said Kelly Shackelford..'They are about to implement a new policy under which any members of the military'caught' talking about their Christian faith will be subject to court martial or imprisonment!' Shackelford said his group is establishing the emergency hotline'to protect our armed forces members, who can call and get free legal representation when they are persecuted for their Christian faith." See Training an army ...

... eyes, and prudent in their own sight!" Isaiah 5:20-21 God's warnings become meaningless irritations to those who identify with Harry and his two best friends, Ron and Hermione. In their imaginary world, the key to victory lies in superhuman feats, not Biblical faith. At the moment, their focus is on Horcruxes-- those physical objects empowered through fragments of Voldemort's corrupted soul. Hermione had studied the book, Secrets of the Darkest Art. "It's a horrible book," she explained, "really awful ... happens all the time in movie theaters when there is bloody violence. The young people laugh and cheer and keep right on eating popcorn.. "We have raised a generation of barbarians who have learned to associate violence with pleasure, like the Romans cheering and snacking as the Christians were slaughtered in the Coliseum."[6] 2. The deceptive side of evil As the skies turn black, Harry Potter and his loyal friends hurry to pack their belongings and flee their foes. By now, the hateful Professor Snape has alerted Voldemort ...

... (1 Timothy 4:1). Spiritual experimentation, whether in the name of ecology, globalism or selfrealization, yields confusion instead of wisdom, fear instead of selfconfidence, and bondage instead of freedom. Each such program results in wasted teaching time, erosion of biblical beliefs and values, and the possibility of devastating mental and spiritual oppression. Contrary to Satan's glowing promises, spiritism hinders rather than helps us live peaceably with the earth. God told us so! His warning to Israel rings true for us today: Let no ... spiritual. We cannot fight the rising tide of counterfeit spirituality alone. In Your Child and the New Age, I have described a course of action that begins with prayer, is sustained by ongoing communication with God and confidence in His Word, and is accomplished as Christian families seek God's direction and victory together. I encourage you to read it. If the Holy Spirit prompts you to speak to local educators, consider the following steps: Ask God to help you build a Christian support group that prays and works together. Many ...

... also Was Marx a Satanist?| Animal Farm by George Orwell Global Management System| God Holds the Key (brainwashing) Bush, Gorbachev and Soviet Education| How to catch wild pigs Current Communist Goals Home "Communism will never succeed until the myth of [the Biblical] God is removed from the minds of men." V. I. Lenin December 2011 The Foreign Policy Is Now Policy for the Interior: [In his book, 984, George Orwell wrote: "In accordance to the principles of Doublethink, it ... " See George Orwell's 1984 August 2011 Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's Warnings to the West:" .. it would have seemed quite impossible, in America, that an individual be granted boundless freedom..simply for the satisfaction of his whims. .. a total emancipation occurred from the moral heritage of Christian centuries with the great reserve of mercy and sacrifice." 'One does see..boundless materialism; freedom from religion and religious responsibility (which under communist regimes attains the stage of antireligious dictatorship); concentration on social structures with an allegedly scientific approach. (This last is ...

... collaborative problem solving." Social Justice. Remember the stakeholders that are defining social justice and preparing its standards? They include NOW, Beyond Beijing, social welfare leaders, environmental groups- all the voices that demand the abolition of Western culture, male leadership, and biblical absolutes. Look at their vision for Santa Cruz County: "Desired State: A Paradigm Shift We envision a community that stretches itself from its historical conditioning and ethnocentric comfort zones to increased cross-cultural empathy and understanding- a community that avoids oppressive hierarchies, but instead ... Human Care Alliance (about 80 service providers and community groups), and the Welfare and Low-Income Support Network. Remember, "welfare" means far more than caring for the needy. Social service leaders tend to push a socialist agenda and many have little tolerance for Christians who resist their intrusive family policies. The National Organization for Women (NOW), The Regional Alliance for Progressive Policy, Women's International League for Peace& Freedom, and Beyond Beijing (primarily feminists who attended the 1995 UN Conference on Women) are all part ...

... News and Summaries Managing Change& Crisis Management See Revolution| Obama| Communitarianism| Global Management Background information: Reinventing the World| Real Conspiracies The emerging New World Order& Utilization of Dissatisfaction Why hate crimes laws would ban Biblical Christianity Home News Index Articles January 2017 Trump to sign executive orders enabling construction of proposed border wall and targeting sanctuary cities: President Trump plans to sign executive orders Wednesday enabling construction of his proposed wall on the U.S. Mexico border and targeting cities where local leaders refuse to hand over illegal immigrants for deportation.. See ... emerging New World Order Calexit backers can begin collecting signatures to qualify for 2018 ballot: The so-called Calexit movement emerged within days of the upset presidential victory of Republican Donald Trump. See Primed for Deception! September 2016 15% Over Target: 11,491 Syrian Refugees Admitted.. 0.46% Are Christians: .. the Obama administration has exceeded its Syrian refugee admission target by 15 percent, with 11,491 resettled in the United States.. Just 54 of the 11,491 – 0.46 percent – are Christians.. The administration has asserted that atrocities ...

... it conforms God's Word as well as human thinking to politically correct views of unity, community, service and change. Behavioral laboratories, schools, UNESCO and liberal churches all helped light that fire during the 20th century. Hidden from sight, their subversive efforts seared America's Biblical foundations and prepared the masses to believe a lie. Now, at the dawn of the new millennium, "conservative" and "evangelical" churches are following suit. Worldwide "Christian" networks provide trained leadership and management consultants to guide God's people along this ... superhighway to a new world order. Forget the old narrow way that leads to life. Today's "change agents" hope to popularize Christianity so effectively that whole nations will join their crusade. Forget solid Bible teaching and "the offense of the cross." To win the masses "for Christ", the church must be re-cloaked in a more permissive and appealing image. It must be marketed to the world as "a safe place," purged of the moral standards that stirred conviction of sin and a longing to separate ...

... who cut their hair and joined mainstream America-- are reviving Eastern meditation, yogic "breathing" and other pathways to "collective consciousness." This "awakening" is a natural part of the postmodern rejection of truth. Neither facts, logical thinking, nor Biblical faith are relevant to the new spirituality. So it's not surprising that Eckhart Tolle, celebrated author of A New Earth, dismisses them all as "form" or "ego": distracting "attachments" that block awareness of human Divinity and oneness with " ... in the collective consciousness grows." [1 ,p.6-7] Eckhart Tolle "Oprah is helping propel the spiritual enlightenment book [New Earth] to dizzying heights, thanks to an unprecedented online promotion that includes a 10-week interactive Webcast discussion.. Oprah:'I am a Christian who believes that there are certainly many more paths to God other than Christianity." [2] "Jesus said..'No one comes to the Father except through Me." John 14:6 Remember the lasting symbols of the sixties? Beatlemania? "Free ...

... military to contain the riots of unemployed, hungry, angry youth here in America's biggest cities? Will he allow free speech — even if massive protests call for Obama to step down? .. Egypt's crisis could eventually be coming to a city near you." See Biblical signs of the times Spencer: Muslim Brotherhood Poised for Power in Egypt: "The Brotherhood now has its best chance in decades to seize power there and establish an Islamic state, which bodes ill for both the United States and its most reliable Middle Eastern ally ... Iran after that country's 1979 revolution..".. the Muslim Brotherhood also has the blessing and support of informal opposition leader, Mohamed ElBaradei, who is almost assured to play a significant (if not leading) role brokering a new coalition government.. ElBaradei likens the group..to evangelical Christians in the U.S. and Israeli Orthodox Jews. ElBaradei, who the MB supported to lead the opposition against Mubarak, is a Nobel Prize laureate and has had amicable relations with President Obama in the past.." .. Egypt resembles, in some respects, Russia after ...

... or beef, so human resources must be fed and superficially gratified in order to meet the goals of maximum productivity and control. Reaching that goal would require these mind-changing tactics: Create emotional experiences-- real or imagined. Entertainment that stirs strong feelings and clashes with Biblical truth help create cognitive dissonance-- a form of moral confusion that undermines home-taught beliefs and values. It fuels social change, not with factual information, but with tempting suggestions and promising illusions. Lucas' adventures in the world of ants begins with a terrifying ... the old sense of decency. Even secular reviewers were offended:" 'The Ant Bully' is rated PG for scenes of animated violence.. crude humor about bodily functions, drug content," [7] wrote Jeff Vice. Introduce an exciting spiritual alternative to Christianity. In preparing his magical potion, the ant wizard Zoc-- like his human counterparts-- calls on the elements of contemporary witchcraft: earth, wind, water and fire. Not only did his belief system involve spells and dark magic, he also ...

... mixture of truth and error. And God hates the mixture of truth and error. The concept of house churches is not new. It was the basis for the New Testament believers to gather to worship and grow in the Lord. I am very familiar with the Biblical model of the house church from my own experience, as I began my walk in Christ gathering together and worshiping in a house church. Rutz begins the book by luring the reader into an experience of miracles, which is something with a strong emotional hook to ... , delegating greater authority to more people. He has apparently decreed that plain folks like you and me are now a central part of an accelerated plan for a total transformation of the world." That plan is centered around small clusters of loosely networked but highly committed Christian people who have been empowered to do extraordinary things. These open, participatory fellowships are the subject of this book, starting with chapter two. Mankind, over many years, has been exposed to and subtly conditioned by the advertising industry, in that what we ...

... will find it." Matthew 10:34-39 This message may never be heard in today's feel-good seeker churches. God's Word has always offended those who prefer to pave their own way-- or to walk the wide, popular highways of the masses. That's why Biblical Christianity remains intolerable to the world. Those who trust Jesus as their Lord can expect rejection, not popularity: "?From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. ?Then Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you also ... to go away?" But Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." John 6:64-69 Like Peter, we must follow Christ, our Lord. Where else would we go? He alone is our hope, our sufficiency, our fountain of wisdom, our source strength, our very life-- both now and forever! No ...

... Act of 2001, promotes target behaviors that successful character education students should exhibit. Traits identified in the character education handbook are courage, good judgment, integrity, kindness, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and self-discipline." Character education builds committed global citizens and undermines biblical character. See Character Training for Global Citizenship The real reason the state opposes homeschooling: "Government's great fear in this matter is not that the kids are being short-changed or abused – it's that they might be getting a better education than the government-educrat de facto monopoly ... . Supreme Court) that it is inappropriate for the government to use its power and resources to establish religion. However, religion is specific and spirituality is generic.. [This statement has become a popular justification for promoting Buddhism or paganism in classrooms, while ignoring or vilifying Christianity] "You choose the pipe that best suits your needs. Yet what flows through the pipe is essentially the same thing whether you are a Buddhist or a Baptist.. "The first article is by internationally acclaimed author and speaker Deepak Chopra, who points out that ...

... Scripture alone The Bible is the only inspired and authoritative Word of God and is accessible to all, perspicuous and self-interpreting. Promulgating anything NEW: interpretations of the Word, understandings, revelations, a "new move of the Spirit," etc. Sloppy methods of biblical exegesis; bizarre eschatologies. The Gnostic idea that God is now bringing in "secret" or "new" teachings to the Church because it is becoming properly "aligned" for the 3rd Millennium (see below) New revelation supersedes the Word of God. ... who does not bow the knee to "King Jesus" is guilty of a capital crime. Sola fide: Faith alone Justification comes through faith only, not good works. Setting up criteria and standards to achieve "measurable results" in all "spheres" of Christian living. A holistic Christianity that incorporates good deeds (works) which are monitored and assessed for results. Rewards for good works, penalties for noncompliance. Faith and good works combined yield justification. Sanctification is good works. "Fruits" are measurable and assessed ...

... carefully." The movie gives no such warning, yet Miss Honey's words illustrate the prevailing view of pagan powers: mysterious, exciting, potentially dangerous but probably safe and good. This seductive lie has drawn God's people through the ages from truth to myths and from biblical prayer to pagan rituals. That our schools, television, popular music, and the United Nations also promote pagan powers make occultism all the more irresistible. Unlike today's global leaders who call for a broad all-inclusive spirituality that embraces all the world's religions, God tells ... the victim is bad. And magic-- call it witchraft if you will-- is fun, empowering, kind, and commendable. Many are seduced by the message. "I loved Matilda because she had supermagic power," said a girl attending a Christian school. "Oooo! Why would you want to see movies like that?" her classmate responded. "Because I like movies about evil people." Like Matilda's crooked father played by director Danny deVito, the monstrous Miss Trunchbull fits the bill. The ...

... Services. Its health guidelines-- including mental health-- match those established by the World Health Organization (WHO) half a century ago. Psychiatrist Brock Chisholm, former chief of the WHO, summarized these international guidelines back in 1946. Notice his hostility toward biblical absolutes and values: "The responsibility for charting the necessary changes in human behavior rests clearly on the sciences working in that field. Psychologists, psychiatrists, sociologists, economists, and politicians must face this responsibility.. "Prejudice, isolationism, the ability emotionally and ... . They must be remediated, and their permanent personal data file will describe their problem attitudes: uncooperative, intolerant, independent.. (See" Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance" and" Character Training for Global Citizenship" at our website.) Home| Armor of God| Christian Persecution| Articles ...