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... White Rose – a non-violent anti-Nazi resistance group. .. The White Rose movement began creating leaflets aimed at the millions of Germans who were blind to Nazi atrocities. The leaflets were posted to houses and in public places around Munich, where Hans and Sophie were studying, highlighting the Jewish holocaust, which they called a crime "unparalleled in all of history" ... passed 128-9 last Thursday. Haley immediately responded by threatening to reduce America's U.N. funding. The Old Cross and The New. "Unannounced and mostly undetected there has come in modern times a new cross into popular evangelical circles. It is like the old cross, but different: the likenesses are superficial; the differences, fundamental. From this new cross ... sprung a new philosophy of the Christian life .. and a new kind of preaching. .. "The old cross would have no truck with the world. .. The new cross is not opposed to the human race; rather, it is a friendly pal and, if understood aright, it is the source of oceans of good clean fun and innocent enjoyment ...

... will see your note and be encouraged. From Becca N: I'm not sure if this is where i can do this but i am commenting on the anime/dragonball z postings. im not a christain and i hate religion but i love g-d. I also love anime. i know that probably wouldnt make since me hating religion but loving g-d but ... Dragonball Z) rather than the Biblical definition of'gaining spiritual knowledge' (e.g. Ephesians 1:18, Hebrews 6:4). There seems to be a modern trend to depict supernatural powers or abilities, and to depict them not as'special cases' (Superman, Spiderman, etc.) but as something anyone can aspire to ... or possess. Perhaps a clearer rendition of the paragraph in question would be as follows: "The'chi' in this anime is depicted as a force or power that comes from within the person and is developed by human effort. In contrast, Christianity teaches that all spiritual gifts come from God (James 1:17)". From Joe ...

... my warnings are directed at misleading philosophies, not the people who have lost their way. From Jeff: The article, That Which Holds Things as They Change ," (posted on the What's New page) states: "As the music soared and pounded to a rock or reggae or rap beat, hundreds of teenagers of all colors, ethnicities, ... Noah and the Ark, the book is filled with myth stories. Do you know about the apocrypha, the pseudopigrypha, the Nag Hammadi Library? Or about the founder of modern day Christianity: Constantine. Do you realize the horrible things he did after converting to Christianity. He killed his wife, his son, and innocent others. He decided on ... goes in the Bible and the religious dates during the Council of Nicea. How about the cannonization of the Bible? How about the fact that modern Christianity dabbles in Paganism and Zoroastrianism? You know what though. I would never tell you you're wrong for believing in these things that I know are false. And I certainly wouldn't devote a whole website to ...

... (ab)use it by making it seem "the mouth of God" without any hard prove for it. Ever read the Revelation of John? Well, most (post-)apocalyptic books and films don't even dream of so phantastic a plot and scenario and would be rated "R" for the amount of violence mentioned there. And yes ... atheist": Having stumbled across your page when actually looking for "Harry Potter"- information, I was really worried that such things as your opinion still exist in our modern world. First of all, please define "pagan" without insulting anybody not sharing the believe in your version of god or not adhering to "christian" standards. You ... religion, parents would forbid their children to read it for exactly the same reasons you bring up for Harry Potter, because of insinuating thins that are not true. Please read Biblical versus Cultural Christianity Third, did you ever bother to define "witchcraft"? Many times. You might do a website search for that word-- or for paganism. ...

... we see today, the build-up of warplanes in Cyprus, preparations for cruise missile attacks.." July 2013 Obama Requests 15,000 Russian Troops For "Upcoming" Disaster: I posted this article from EU Times link last week- and deleted it when someone questioned it's accuracy. Since some of you asked why it disappeared, I wanted to give you this ... United States of Islam April 2012 The 100% Sharia-Compliant Iranian EMP Nuclear Weapon: "Instead of killing people, the new nuclear bomb burns out all the electronic equipment and the modern defense systems that rely on electronics through the nuclear generation of Electromagnetic Pulse (" EMP Nuclear Weapon"). This EMP Nuclear Weapon is detonated at a technically easily reachable high-altitude ... be made to facilitate the de-construction of the Protestant Church whose members should convert back to Catholicism...As for the Church and science, it is essential that science takes an undisputed precedence over biblical teachings.. [Here the ending seems to take the place of a signature:] AB Justiciar Knight Commander, cell 8 Knights Templar Europe, Knights Templar Norway." Terrorism in ...

... I actually cannot believe that there are people like you who live in the same world as me. Maybe you should try looking up the real facts before you do articles or post news about a topic. Remember: Lying is a sin. Sinners go to hell. Bon voyage inferior scum. From "King Cobra: I am a Catholic teenager, ... me as odd is that people who support Magic: the Gathering, keep stating that evil and good are represented equally. This argument buys into the whole notion of Dualism. Modern culture has been saturated with such sayings as: "There can be no light without darkness." The concept of the Ying-Yang (opposing forces in nature balancing and creating equilibrium ... ? I know we have seen very selfish and violent behavior from those who call themselves Christian, but they have not been following Jesus. To see the difference, please read Biblical versus Cultural Christianity A Christian condemns Jews, Wiccans, Shintos, and all other religions, since he believes that God is the superior. No, that's not true. Most ...

... of Christian orthodoxy. It rejected the divine inspiration of the Bible and denied the divinity of Jesus Christ. The old liberal believed in a future utopia build by man's efforts (Post Millennialism& social gospel). It required a new definition of words to be consistent, but it was still rational (thesis and anti-thesis). However, the new ( ... empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." Colossians 2:6-8 Home Humanism The modern secular concept of truth is relative. Purged of Biblical absolutes, it puts Man at the center of all things. Denying the reality of a personal almighty God, the worldly ... simply determines what's true and real according to his own mind, inclination and imagination. Such humanism is the offspring of ancient Greek Platonism/Gnosticism. Reinventing our Creator to fit their "faith," both Gnostics and humanists rejected most of the Bible. It made no earthly sense to them. That's not surprising! Humanist are left with no way to ...

... [religion] and talk about it at their own will." That's why I am not trying to ban books or silence anyone. It's also one of the reasons I post all the diverse opinions and take time to discuss them. But those who love do well not to expose themselves to images and suggestions that will pull them away. From " ... education so that they learn to value what God loves and resist what He calls dangerous. That includes all occult influences. See Deut 18:9-12 and-- for a modern illustraton-- the first item on this page: Religion News Satan is mentioned repeatedly both in the Old and New Testament. Please read the end of this page, Symbols ... their meaning, and see my experience with his power. I am all the more grateful I belong to Jesus Christ. If you want to understand what that means, please go to What it means to be a Christian. Second note from Filip (sent before the above letter was posted): Dear Berit, yes I would like you to post ...

... , but are open minded enough to seek the Lord's guidance. From Michael Beck Founder, Atlanta Chapter of the Pokemon League: I have written to you before, you have posted my comments. Since that time, I have been checking your site periodically, as I find the information you provide very interesting. As you could tell in my last letter ... of whatever sheltered hole you live in and go to the library.. at least watch the television. And I am sorry, but neo-paganism will win. It's a much more modern and tolerant system of beliefs. Oh and thanks again for the laugh. From Matthew Ross: Hello, I hope that I do not sound too confrontational in my letter but ... by Christians for being pagans and how do you know Lucas is a satanist. LET THERE BE ROCK! Berit's note: Please see the chart showing the difference between cultural and Biblical Christianity and re-read Star Wars Joins United Religions at the Presidio. Notice that I didn't say or suggest that Lucas is a satanist. From Renee: ?. not until my 7 ...

... Your Comments Home~ Index Anime 2 Some of the comments posted after June 2000. Most of these represent the views of visitors who have read the following articles or notes: Pokemon, Pokecomics, Digimon, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z Our articles were written to encourage Christian parents who share our goal of following Jesus and trusting His Word. We ... death." Manga movies such as Perfect Blue, Ninja Scroll, and Ghost in the Shell are full of blood, violence, sex, and many other issues of the modern and past world. Anime was not intended for children. It was directed towards an audience such as teens and adults. In fact, when I was about to buy Perfect ... , my mom had to tell the cashier that it was OK with her that I was buying it. (It's strictly 18+, it involves brutal, bloody murders and a few rape scenes). Despite these factors, she allowed me to add it to my collection of Anime tapes. Something about modern parents that I don't understand is how they ...

... Your Comments Home~ Index Anime 3 Some of the comments posted after October 2000. Most of these represent the views of visitors who have read the following articles or notes: Pokemon, Pokecomics, Digimon, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z From Sailor Jupiter, an Anime-Otaku-Star Wars-Veggie Tales-Sailor-Moon- DBZ-Tenchi Muyo-ETC fan: I'm a girl who is a13-year-old Anime-Otaku fan.Yes ... ." In fact, he tells us "Do not be conformed to the world." (Romans 12:2) That doesn't mean we can't read newspapers, wear modern clothes, etc. But it does mean that our values and our source of strength, direction, values and meaning must come from Him, not from our culture. Especially ... times such as ours, where mass communication tends to mold a collective mindset and politically correct understanding (in the midst of obvious diversity in other things), it is important to know what one believes, stand by our convictions, and refuse to compromise. I tried to make that point at the end of the new article I am finishing. If ...

... not all of us are strong enough in our faith to be as absolute as you. From Katseye: This is something I noticed on your "Evangelion" page. A post by "Joe" presents several misconceptions about the show Shoujo Kakumei Utena- and Evangelion, but that has already been addressed. To Ed Ku: If you are reading this, ... found it a shame that many of the well informed letters sent into your site defending Evangelion were completely ignored only to be tossed aside with a handy Bible quote that has nothing modern to do with the topic. When it comes time for me to meet my maker, I am quite complacent that He has knowing of me watching a series such as Evangelion ... you told us that you are an atheist as well as anime enthusiast. Your beliefs and worldview explains your values. From your perspective, you can't see how the series distorts Biblical truth and values. (Nor can I see the world through your mindset.) God tells us in the Bible that only those who know Him and are filled with His ...

... want children having fun, using their minds, and being educated, now would we. Brains are of the devil. Stacy's second note: I would love for you to post my comments. I am glad you are not offended, and I have respect for you because of your fairness, Please keep showing both sides, as it is important to ... Calling the points chi points and explaining why they work the way they do helps a student understand the cultural side of the martial art while gaining practical usage of the art in modern times. Chi is often seen as something mystical but it really isn't it is just an understanding of how your body works and understanding practical application of the martial arts. Thank ... , Joe, for your explanation. It's helpful to hear an explanation from someone who understands these practices as well as you do. In a way, you prove my point. For, as a Christian, I see the same energy as a force that clashes with the teachings of the Bible. My God tells His people to have nothing to do ...

... it is the beginning of that end time departure from faith, which would initiate the start of the final judgments. I tend to believe that's the case. That's why I posted our recent article on The School of Joyful Endurance. Those who love our Lord and His Word would be wise to train in the kind of endurance that will keep us full ... is a specific and somewhat rarified application of that general belief that becomes associated with the early Christian movement. I thus agree with the early church fathers, who, according to modern scholarship, falsely described Gnosticism as a'relapse in heathenism. If paganism is monistic, Gnosticism is, to quote Kurt Rudolf, dualism on a monistic background] ." I ... Few dare question the new focus on group dialogue and collective community service (" social justice"). It seems so good to help the poor and to carefully avoid speaking Biblical truths that might offend anyone. The emphasis is on fellowship and oneness-- but it's not the Biblical unity that true Christians have in Christ through the cross. We are ...

... to tell people about it so that they can write it down, that's just fine, but if anyone else does it, it's wrong. Please read the discussion with Tristan posted at Computer Games where I answered that question in more detail than I could here. See also Unequal Contenders in the Spiritual War Possibly, magic is discouraged because even though there ... "the fruit" of a person's life as a sign of genuine conversion. "Therefore by their fruits you will know them." Matthew 7:20. In the modern Western culture where Christianity was the norm-- as contrasted with today's postmodern culture-- many would identify with Christianity without coming to the cross and being born into God's Kingdom ... and deceptive sacrifices that may sound Christ-like but leave an impression that-- in the minds of many fans-- distorts the understanding of God's true sacrifice. If you apply Biblical values-- God's view of good and evil-- then Gandalf and elves and everyone else that either trusts or uses magic become an "abomination." See Deut 18 ...

... Your Comments Home~ Index Anime 2 Some of the comments posted after June 2000. Most of these represent the views of visitors who have read the following articles or notes: Pokemon, Pokecomics, Digimon, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z Anonymous: Even though I am an American I totally agree with Naoko Igarashi. My sister and I are both ... puzzled; what is so wrong about imagination? is not imagination what gave us the curiosity to find out what electricity was? is not imagination what gave us the idea for modern media, transportation, and ways to store food? i fail to see where a young child play-acting like a cartoon character can be bad for him/her. now i'm ... a gambling man, but i am willing to be that both of you used to pretend that you were someone at some time or another, did you not? Like sex, which can be used for good or evil-- so the imagination can be used to invent great things (and to mentally retrace steps to find missing car keys) as ...

... have written books that describe this spiritual transformation, the message of Pastor Brian McLaren carries more weight since he is an acknowledged leader in this movement. Some of his articles are posted at www.pastors.com, a website founded by Pastor Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life. McLaren's book, A New Kind of Christian, is written as a semi-fictional dialogue ... in a different way, what a new kind of Christian might look like. They differ in many ways, but they generally agree that the old show is over, the modern jig is up, and it's time for something radically new.. You begin to wonder if maybe you're at the front edge of something-- if your tentative and anxious steps' ... written in an unusual narrative non-fiction style- using fictional characters, rather than sterile discourse, to incarnate theological truths.." [But many of those "truths" are contrary to Biblical truths] "McLaren is.. a key figure in the'emerging church'. "What can nature teach us? Two key lessons are diversity and interdependence. Both will characterize the ...

... reality, then let them. Just keep your opinions to yourself, because they're irritating. We can't stop anyone from making occult fantasy a reality, Amanda. But we can post God's warnings. Then every one can choose how to respond to those warnings. You say our opinions irritate you. Why then do you read them? And why should we ... have fun than either "mindless" television or Harry Potter books. And by reading the genre of fantasy, we can open our minds to accept the impossible in today's "modern" world. A boy at my school thinks Harry Potter is stupid, because it is impossible. He goes to church, but does not believe in God, because it's ... . Again I must stress that I am a firm believer in God, yet enjoy Harry Potter at the same time. The whole basic plot of the books is good vs. evil. Good being Harry Potter, Dumbledore and his friends. Evil being Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Harry Potter is the hero of the books and is on the ...

... of the New Apostolic Reformation [4] to the rest of the world, compliments of a global satellite hookup. Discernment Ministries wrote extensively about the GDOP in two key reports posted here and here.[5] Rick Warren launched his "2nd Reformation" in connection with this GDOP prayer event, and we commented at the time that The Global Day ... original: http://www.elijahlist.com/words/html/textonly-111808-Pierce 2. This is a key document explaining the theology that undergirds the 7 Mountains Mandate, which are a modern revision of the Coalition on Revival's "sphere" documents from the 1980s. Mark Pfeifer, "The Dominion Process: Theology of Reclaiming 7 Mountains" http://www.reclaim7mountains.com ... apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=41538&columnid=4347 3. "A Cry to God: May Day 2010: May 1st- Lincoln Memorial: For A Nation In Distress," Official Program: http://f2a.org/mayday/MayDay2010Program-Color.pdf 4. A full resource page explaining the history and personnel of the New Apostolic Reformation can ...

... your website becomes infected with a virus or something. Second letter from David: It was my senior religion class, formally known as "Christian Vocations." Go ahead and post my letter, for that paper was my final exam. Therefore I am done with school, and done with you. From J. W.: After writing to you ... " The problem here is that you do not understand the word "myth" as Lewis and Tolkien did. Lewis and Tolkien believed myth is an attempt to explain reality. Modern usage has redefined the term as "lie". Perhaps it would be better to understand what a person means than to assign your own meaning to their words. I didn't ... Secondborn, or Followers. Elves have "immortality." I use quotations because they are not actually immortal. J, do you see how Tolkien's world view would twist the Biblical understanding of reality? People talk about elves and "good wizards" as if they are real. They love this fantasy world far more than they love God! And they ...

... of Oz? How about Cinderella. In Christ, Berit's letter to Ms Eggen: Thank you, Sandy, for taking time to write us. Would you like me to post your comment? Many would agree with you. Second letter from Xenia Eggen: Yes, please print. My comments will, indeed appeal to literate individuals that have gone beyond ... :9-12) Why is it that you, and Chuck, stop short of living by the entire Old Testament? You only quote it when it is convenient for your, modern day, current Christian interpretation. Let me know the next time you sacrifice a'kid of the goats', I would like to be there. Or next time you ... and manuals that show the D&D world, define the rules and describe the characters. I know more than enough to be able to discern how this conflicts with the Biblical world view. I don't need to "experience" evil in order to recognize evil. The belief that experiential knowledge of evil is necessary to understand it is a deception straight ...

... in the country, much of which is blamed on youth gangs known as'maras'". Romans 1:22-32 Insanely violent games.. for kids: "Forward Command Post is one of the weirder toys being marketed for kids this holiday season. It's essentially a bombed-out doll house, complete with smashed furniture, broken railings and bullet holes in the ... . Worse, we become addicted to excitement itself, and we have difficulty distinguishing artificial entertainment from reality.." [" The addiction to entertainment is also the driving force in the modern church today," comments Paul Proctor, author of The People's Church] See also America's Spiritual Slide and Brainwashing in America.'Bubble Boy':'satanic allegory' ... 'to make the good seem bad':'Bubble Boy, which opens Aug. 24, is a satanic, anti-Christian, politically correct, hedonistic satire about a sick boy trapped in a plastic bubble who escapes his Christian fundamentalist, patriotic, Republican mother to hook up with his true love. Filled with obscene behavior and blatant sexual suggestiveness, Bubble ...

... :44-45 3. Folk Islam- a blend of Islamic monotheism and animism Tradition tells us that Muhammad was born in 570 AD. Growing up in Mecca, a vital trading post on "the ancient spice route between India and Syria," [14] the young Muhammad watched camel-riding traders and pilgrims worship at various pagan shrines. His own family served ... appears sixty times in the Quran, Islam's holy book, and it means'holy war' or'holy struggle. But struggle against whom? War against what?' .. Modern Muslims.. take it to mean that an individual should constantly strive to be a better person.." [1] "It is compulsory for the Muslims to be loyal to each ... Islam shown on the chart below-- an excerpt from a larger chart which puts all major religions into five categories. Notice that historical "Christianity"[ cultural, not Biblical Christianity ], like historical Islam, has often drifted away from its foundations and conformed to popular cultures. As we look at the various expressions of Islam, we might also ...

... " (2Timothy 3:7) .. The subtitle gives more than a slight hint as to why it reads like this: "Why I am a missional+ evangelical+ post/protestant+ liberal/conservative+ mystical/poetic+ biblical+ charismatic/contemplative+ fundamentalist/Calvinist+ Anabaptist/Anglican+ Methodist+ catholic+ green+ incarnational+ ... will not find it in his book. To argue about what is true or false is a relic of the bygone era of "enlightenment rationalism" that is the hallmark of modernity. The Bible, for McLaren, is about doing good works, as God's people, for the benefit of all people; it is not about propositional, objective truth.9 .. ... his purpose is not to tell us what is true or false about propositional statements regarding God, man, salvation, and eternity; but to stimulate our thinking by purposely promoting obscurity. I wonder what value "stimulated thinking" has if coming to the knowledge of the truth is ruled out as a reasonable outcome? Paul warned about the result for those ...

... develop entrepreneurship and the private sector; and modernize agriculture and animal husbandry." (Jennifer Riley, "Rick Warren Gives Thumbs Up to Rwanda's Vision 2020 PEACE Plan," Christian Post, 7/17/07) The Truth: "Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad, and strengthened ... ; develop human resources in line with the objective to turn Rwanda into a prosperous knowledge-based economy; develop basic infrastructure including urban planning; develop entrepreneurship and the private sector; and modernize agriculture and animal husbandry." (Jennifer Riley, "Rick Warren Gives Thumbs Up to Rwanda's Vision 2020 PEACE Plan," Christian Post, 7/17/07) The ... http://herescope.blogspot.com Index to articles by Discernment Group August 4, 2007 "Apparently our real challenge is no longer to extend the boundaries of Christianity but to acknowledge that Biblical, Christian faith has already extensively flowed beyond Christianity as a cultural movement just as it has historically flowed beyond Judaism and Roman Catholicism. Our task may well be to allow and ...

... conscience-- even if many don't agree. I so appreciate the First Amendment of our Constitution, as I'm sure you do as well. Thanks for your definitions.. May I post your comment ..? Yes, that would be fine. Letting the public know the definition of OCCULT is good because people can be a little more Politically Correct and use " ... from a flood leaving the evil people to drown, which clearly shows intolerance to those whos beliefs do not corrospond with your own? Intolerance is something we must cope with in modern day society, for instance i have to put up with your narrow minded racist, homophobic and frankly ludicrus suggestions such as JK Rowling is trying to posion our childrens mind with ... with a "dark undercurrent". I understand that you are entitled to this view but i must ask are you really so intellitually limited that you see evil in childrens writing? please ponder what i have said because i urge you to withdraw your ridiculus critisisms. George, I searched for the phrase, "dark undercurrent," in" Harry Potter ...

... their faith, and Americans look like Satanic unbelievers in tempting Muslims to worship idols like money and materialism. Therefore we can be attacked without restraint." Eph 5:2-17 Posted in November High School Sophomore Attends Sadistic Sex Party Linked to Homosexual Task Force'Creating Change' Conference:" .. a high school sophomore attended a sadomasochistic sex party at the ... many pastors are no longer free to share some of the Biblical warnings. See Romans 1:22-32 and America's Spiritual Slide Re-Inventing Morals: "One of the Big Lies of modern times concerns the notion that morals are a'social construct' largely traceable to the Christian religion, and in particular the Ten Commandments." .. morals are rules of conduct ... put them in direct contact with children. This latest evidence suggests we have to be even more vigilant." Yet, many pastors are no longer free to share some of the Biblical warnings. See Romans 1:22-32 and America's Spiritual Slide Re-Inventing Morals: "One of the Big Lies of modern times concerns the notion that morals are a'social construct ...

... horses, and chariots and slaves, and souls of men. (Revelation 18:2-3; 11-13) Endnotes: 1. "Dominion Theology," Sara Diamond, article posted at http://zena.secureforum.com/Znet/zmag/articles/feb95diamond.htm). Sara Diamond authored Spiritual Warfare: The Politics of the Christian Right (South End Press, ... Swazi News wrote, "Why can't he simply tell us that he wants to be given the whole country so that he can gloat to his friends overseas that he owns a modern day colony in Africa called Swaziland?" Michael M. Phillips, "Mr. Wilkinson Hits Wall Trying To Push'Orphan Village'", Wall Street Journal, 12 ... of the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement curriculum (which has taught dominionism to an entire generation of missionaries), have been among the chief architects of this movement.12 Dominionism supplants biblical evangelism "The Church must grow past the'Gospel of Salvation' message and understand that it is only when we begin to implement the principles of the'Gospel of the ...

... it by His grace, but He is more than willing to enable me when I truly seek to do His will. As soon as you finish your list, I will post it. Then we can look together at the meaning of the phrase: "real sense of their relationship to God." This is important, for we need to see ... comments that, "The two things people seem to want most are also the two things that are the worst for them." Surely it is quite right to condemn the modern (and sinful) obsession with youth, and with wealth? Neither Dumbledore nor Socrates demonstrate "the right Christian response." They do the opposite. They perpetuate a view ... . In the end, people choose their own paths and companions, build their own relationships, and serve whichever gods fits their dreams. Labels are often meaningless. Please see Biblical versus Cultural Christianity Next segment of Daniel Gregory's letter: You can breathe a sigh of relief, in that I'll have less to say about your fourth quote. :) You ...

... radical ideology,' echoed DHS secretary Janet Napolitano, while still failing to name the source of that ideology.'Home-based terrorism is here."' See Homeland Security Online Posting Reveals a "How To" for Terrorists to Get Through Airport Security: "In a massive security breach, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) inadvertently posted online its airport ... candidate or a certain Republican member of Congress, if you possess subversive literature, you very well might be a member of a domestic paramilitary group. That's according to'The Modern Militia Movement,' a report by the Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC), a government collective that identifies the warning signs of potential domestic terrorists for law enforcement communities. ... "MIAC is one of 58 so-called'fusion centers' nationwide that were created by the Department of Homeland Security, in part, to collect local intelligence that authorities can use to combat terrorism and related criminal activities. ..'It's certainly an attempt to stifle political thought.." See A Terrorist? Me? Waiting for the American Jihad: "Last October ...

... Dr Rowan Williams, has been forced to apologise to Britain's 330,000 Freemasons after he said that their beliefs were incompatible with Christianity and that he had rejected them from senior posts in his diocese.. "The quoted statements about the'satanic' character of the Masonic ceremonies and other matters did not come from me and do not represent my judgment. Since ... for the French to lose patience with their ageing stars, and Brigitte Bardot.. was given a lot of rope. Yesterday the free ride for her tirades against the decadence of modern society ended after two anti-racist and human rights movements announced they would take the 68-year-old to court Her latest outburst..attacks Islam, gays, the unemployed, teachers and illegal immigrants, and ... 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. See Re-inventing the World and Justifying Mind Control June ...

... time traveling, hell, reincarnation, Buddhism, nudity, language and violence/gore. It is far worse show for children to watch than Dragonball Z or any other anime posted on your site. I think this show above all others needs to be discussed as it is very occult and evil. If young minds get into this show, who knows ... , act like one, because being a Christian is not a passive thing! From JTL: Thank you so very much for seeking out topics that have so much relation to modern society! I will tell you right now, I was, an incredibly AVID fan of almost all of the anime mentioned on this website. I will state several specific examples ... to the occult'trance music' symbol) This pattern then spreads throughout the victim's body. This might be forgiveable if it were exclusively a mark of evil, and the Biblical theme explained, but another supposedly good character (Sasuke) gains the (occult) ability to copy his opponent's techniques- this ability is represented by three commas which look like ...

... - and to others- should the Lord require this of us? John Flavel, whose writing on this topic[4] we have been examining in this current series of posts, describes the many benefits of persecution. These are tangible benefits that may not seem so clear in the middle of a trial, but only become evident as time goes on ... Purifying the Saints The first point Flavel makes is probably the most difficult for modern evangelicals to grasp. Our easy-believism doctrine just simply doesn't accommodate this. Yet, it is from Scripture. Titus 2:14 says that the Lord intends to purify us: "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto ... we thwarting God's more perfect way, which may be for His glory by our deliverance? Might not others be saved by observing God's provident deliverance? Flavel reminds us of the biblical example of deliverance found in Esther, chapter 6, which story begins with the most amazing happening: "On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to ...

... http://op.50megs.com/ditc.orrel17.html Leslie, Lynn D. and Sarah H., "The Shepherding Movement Comes of Age," published in the Discernment Ministries newsletter, posted at http://www.discernment-ministries.com and other websites. See also "When Is Assessment Really Assessment," and "Peering Into the PEERS," posted at this website. ... purports to produce "spiritual" fruit, it can be adopted as an acceptable tool for furthering the Kingdom of God on Earth. Dr. Robert Klenck, critic of the modern church growth movement, has observed: "People try to justify this movement with pragmatic arguments – that the end justifies the means. They believe that it is all right to ... are being trained to stipulate that charities they fund produce quantifiable and qualitative results. This is known as "accountability." It has nothing to do with the traditional understanding of biblical accountability, where local church members are mutually answerable one to another. Instead, this is an institutional form of "accountability," under a new system of standards, in ...

... a wise Canadian researcher, back in the mid-nineties and have really appreciated his insights through the years. He has founded an excellent e-magazine (at www.forcingchange.org ), and I usually post at least one of his articles each month. In this issue, he was kind enough to include some excerpts from A Twist of Faith. "The Goddess has now emerged ... I pondered today's fast-spreading shift from Christianity to paganism. Apparently, myths and spiritualized sensuality sound good to those who seek new revelations and'higher' truths. Many of the modern myths picture deities that fit somewh ere between a feminine version of God and the timeless goddesses pictured in earth-centered stories and cultures." (A Twist of Faith, pp. ... Earth by Samantha Smith and Dave Hunt's Occult Invasion: The Subtle Seduction of the World and Church). But goddess influence within churches goes beyond Mother Earth and Sophia. The biblical figure of Mary has been erroneously elevated to a goddess status by Roman Catholic theologians. She is known as the Queen of Heaven, Mother of God, Eternal Virgin, Queen ...

... sell their souls to the government. The last footnote in Brave New Schools explains the law behind these rules) Pagan Religion More Noble than Christian Belief in the Eyes of Some Posted in January'No king but Jesus' The Strange War: Stories for a Culture of Peace. This curriculum may sound good, but the UN plan for a "Culture ... exist to serve the earth instead of vice versa.. [see Saving the Earth] ...fuzzy math, whole math, new math, new new math, or rain forest math.. ...depressing modern fiction.. about drugs, violence, sex, runaway teens, witchcraft and other depressing subjects. Home schoolers can read books about heroes and stories that build character, courage, patriotism ... Jesus' The Strange War: Stories for a Culture of Peace. This curriculum may sound good, but the UN plan for a "Culture of peace" means war on Biblical Christianity. Statement by President Bush to March to Life Rally' Roe' endorses Ashcroft: Petition urging confirmation promoted by famed abortion-case plaintiff. To Know Roe Silence in the Pulpit ...

... counter the view that its teaching is incompatible with science. It wants to distance itself from fundamentalist Christians, who believe in the Biblical account of the creation.. An article to be posted on the Church's website will say:'Charles Darwin, 200 years from your birth [in 1809], the Church of England owes you an apology.. "Dr Brown ... "Perhaps you believe, with that vigorous atheist Christopher Hitchens, that'religion poisons everything'; or, with the Christian historian and sociologist Rodney Stark, that religion created modern science and ended slavery. Or, like a significant majority of the British public recently polled.. that religion is a'social evil,' a'cause of conflict and ... pointless'.. "The Church is also anxious to counter the view that its teaching is incompatible with science. It wants to distance itself from fundamentalist Christians, who believe in the Biblical account of the creation.. An article to be posted on the Church's website will say:'Charles Darwin, 200 years from your birth [in 1809], the Church of ...

... anything." See Mandatory Training in Orwellian Thinking? Charge for seeking Christian roommate dismissed: "A single woman cited for unfair discrimination by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights for posting a note on her church bulletin board that sought a'Christian roommate' has had her case dismissed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.. The woman, 31-year-old ... George Mason University. GMU maintains a speech code that prohibits'any form of bigotry.. whether verbal, written, psychological, direct, or implied. In the hothouse of the modern university, where psyches are as fragile as orchids, it is not hard to imagine what might qualify as implied psychological bigotry: just about anything." See Mandatory Training in ... this holiday season. It joins a $200,000 national television, newspaper and magazine advertising campaign sponsored by the American Humanist Association and the Stiefel Freethought Foundation meant to challenge biblical morality and fundamentalist Christianity. "Those ads juxtapose passages from religious texts selected because they appear to advocate for'fear, hatred and intolerance,' with quotations from humanist scholars ...

... have written books that describe this spiritual transformation, the message of Pastor Brian McLaren carries more weight since he is an acknowledged leader in this movement. Some of his articles are posted at www.pastors.com, a website founded by Pastor Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life. McLaren's book, A New Kind of Christian, is written as a semi-fictional dialogue ... in a different way, what a new kind of Christian might look like. They differ in many ways, but they generally agree that the old show is over, the modern jig is up, and it's time for something radically new.. You begin to wonder if maybe you're at the front edge of something-- if your tentative and anxious steps' ... each magical spell is an expression and extension of Harry's will," said Peter, a former occultist. "That's a foundational occult reality, and it clashes head on with Biblical truth." God calls His children to trust and submit to Him and His will, not their own. "Not My will, but Thine, be done," ...

... . I don't think we're bright enough to do the job that would preserve our democracy, our republic. I think we're in serious danger. "Cronkite's remarks recall those of Washington Post reporter Michael Weisskopf, who a few years ago called Evangelicals'poor, uneducated, and easy to command. It's no surprise that the liberal media elite think this way; what's ... 2 November 2002 What are we fighting against? It's simple- fundamentalism: "Bin Laden's own declaration of war was against Christians, Jews, infidels and Crusaders- our entire modern civilisation.. "Our scientific achievements have created the mistaken feeling that if only we apply our intelligence and rationality to a given problem- rather than our barbaric or atavistic impulses- we ... solve any conflict. This school simply cannot understand fundamentalist Islam.. Militant Islam in its expansionary form is an acute threat.. The West forgets that at its height in the Ottoman Empire, Islam went to the gates of Vienna. This memory fuels the fury of a bin Laden." But we are not fighting Christian "fundamentalism"-- though the media likes ...

... day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." (2 Corinthians 6:2) posted by Discernment Research Group@ 12/12/2009 04:50:00 PM The Truth: "For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, ... judgment, it is with joy and triumph, James 2:13: "Mercy rejoiceth against judgment." Flavel then makes the most amazing observation, particularly discomfiting to our modern sensibilities, especially just at the point we are becoming acclimated to the feminine goddess imageries[7] about God such as appear in The Shack: Seneca, though a heathen ... other words, we may soon enter a very clear situation where to obey God means that we must suffer. God could put us in a situation where we must take a biblical stand, obey Him, and suffer the consequences. There are any number of ways that we can escape suffering, but they aren't biblical. It certainly is easy in our ...

... The back of the 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 core concepts that influenced him [Hegel] was the notion of a single'philosophy of history'" And according to Reinhart Koselleck in Critique and Crisis: Enlightenment and the Modern Society (1988), this philosophy "substantiated the elitist consciousness of the Enlightenment. This was the power that the Illuminati possessed, a power they shared with the whole of ... Enlightenment. This was the threat: it revealed the plan of conquest to those under attack." As Antony Sutton explained in America's Secret Establishment: An Introduction to the Order of Skull& Bones: "Progress in the Hegelian State is through contrived conflicts: the clash of opposites makes for progress. If you can control the opposite, you dominate the ...

... forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, Like the spring rain watering the earth" (Hosea 6:3). Posted with permission http://www.theothersideoftheriver.com/Articles/Hordes.shtml See Kevin Reeves book: www.TheOtherSideOfTheRiver.Com Home| Articles| News| Chart s| Re-Inventing the Church ...

... Erwin McManus& the Five Elements By Discernment Group- http://herescope.blogspot.com Posted November 18, 2006 See A review of The Barbarian Way by Erwin Raphael McManus Home Articles Erwin McManus is an emerging church leader, author of The Unstoppable Force, and lead pastor and self-professed "cultural architect" of the Mosaic church in Los Angeles. He believes ... . 399) WATER McManus says that WATER is "community." This definition of water is not found in the Bible, but it can be found in cross-cultural ancient and modern pagan writings and, significantly, in occult-inspired symbolic renderings of traditional Bible passages (p. 803-806). WATER is defined as "unity, absence of parts, comprehensiveness…. ... Jesus' act of turning water into wine is, for example, misrepresented as a "transmutation of the lower mental plane into the higher spiritual condition of the soul;" i.e., a transformation from human to divine. This is one of the chief ideas conveyed by the Yin/Yang principle. The Dictionary explains (p. 831): ...

... ://www.frbaptist.org/bin/view/Ptp/PtpTopic20090519192113 [1] Emphasis mine, Alice Fryling, "A First Look at Spiritual Direction Groups," Small Groups.com Posted 5/11/09( http://smallgroups.com/articles/2009/firstlookspiritualdirectiongroups .html). [2] Ibid. [3] Ibid. [4] ... theology, serious worship and serious practice in the larger culture." (p. 27) Pastors were being reduced to "managers" or "psychologists": "The modern mind will be quick to conclude that evangelical faith is faltering because it is not efficient enough, for example, or because it is not appealing enough, because it has not ... excesses of the shepherding movement, with its heavy-handed top-down authoritarianism, and thus the appearance of a clergy-driven laity, was more an indication of encounter groups run amok than evidence of biblical, Word-preaching pastors. And its later offshoot, the purpose-driven business-leadership phenomena, which continues to this day, bears little resemblance to the historical First Reformation preaching and teaching the meat ...

... Forcing Change Posted September 3, 2011 From "Looking Backward To Our Techno-Future" New Faiths- New World Faith in Science By Carl Teichrib, Chief Editor Volume 5, Issue 7 Home Index to previous articles from Forcing Change Note from Berit: Countless new belief systems are now being conceived and developed by those who reject our God. Most focus on ... Church to form the Unitarian Universalists. 1830s: The New Thought movement gains a foothold, spinning out groups and churches for well over a century. 1848: The birth of Modern Spiritism. 1863: Building on the 1844 proclamation of the Báb, Bahá'u'lláh declares himself the prophesied chosen One, and the Bahá'í faith was born. 1866: The Societas Rosicruciana ... consciousness." [51] Faith in Lucifer, Faith in Man The modern transhuman movement has largely been secular/atheistic in its outlook. [52] Rather than the Biblical Holy God who created mankind and extends mercy and judgment – concepts laughed at by many transhuman advocates – science becomes the light that guides humanity. Ironically, while the future is ...

... 'survival of the fittest'" Today's shift to a post-Christian culture has brought a similar battle ground to America's public schools. For an alternative, see The Three Myths of Homeschooling Posted in May Kids Can Fail and Still Pass: "The Board of Education will allow thousands of summer-school students to be promoted even if they flunk their exams.. Last year, 15 ... they should be sure to check out the "global social justice" section to get the full flavour of the latest in union outreach to the young. .. It uses the modern education establishment's standard approach to history: pluck a few incidents out of context, add class warfare labels to reinforce an anti-capitalist, neo-Marxist agenda.." The United States is only a ... learn to see other religions and deities from God's perspective, not as equals in a unified spiritual realm. When the state forces children to embrace religious pluralism, it actually bans Biblical Christianity. Many Christians face the same hostilities in the USA. Proverbs 22:6 and The UN Plan for Your Mental Health October Campus suppresses'right' education- Freedoms ...

... " Rick Warren's New Health and Wellness Initiative Could Have Profound Repercussions Emanuel Swedenborg's Occultic Beliefs Influence Rick Warren's New Age Health Gurus *" Figure 2" at the top of this post is Exhibit A, a graphic representation of what this post is concerned about. It comes from Eric Swanson, To Transform A City: Whole Church, Whole Gospel, Whole ... the body."(pp. 255-6) [emphasis added] This New Age blueprint for health care reform altered the very meaning of the term "health." In modern American society today the word "health" now connotes the entire "body-mind-spirit" connection. Three decades after Ferguson's book came out, the evangelical world has comfortably adopted the " ... " worldview of the New Agers.[6] Many eastern mystical "holistic health" ideas were simply re-written into biblical terminology and passed off to evangelicals as higher forms of spirituality. Today, meditation, contemplation, drumming, etc. are becoming commonplace. This is the face of the seeker-sensitive church. By accommodating itself to the eastern worldview, the ...

... China. They had the details from the mouth of a man who had done so. What a story! Every newspaper… ran the story. They were copied by hand…. Posted on countless house fronts… Farmers were approached in wet paddies where they worked by'able Party members' who told them the news." (48-9) FACILITATED GROUP DIALOGUES are ... ." (196) DOUBLE-TALK and NOBLE EUPHEMISMS "The Party's own name is one of its most striking examples of double-talk. Communism is sheer power system, gang rule with modern appliances. So long as the individual submits unquestioningly, he is what is referred to as a "disciplined Party member." (184) "LIFELONG LEARNING": Everyone ... and then to keep it all its life from the slightest contact with outside ideas or places, so a subversive word can never enter its ego." (184) PURGE BIBLICAL HOPE& ABSOLUTES (Today, China continues to outlaw certain biblical truths dealing with our eternal hope) "The achievement of this submission is the immediate short-range objective of brainwashing. ...

... Pryor's Shocking Comments During Roy Moore's'Trial': "He was saying that in order for Chief Justice Moore to resume his duties, he must not acknowledge God. The posting of the Ten Commandments did not even come up. Roy Moore's'crime' was acknowledging God. For this, he was removed from the bench. To require that a ... I know that we are supposed to be sensitive to all forms of religious belief and expression, even atheism and witchcraft and sticking pins in voodoo dolls. And, being the modern, caring, sensitive male that I am, I certainly understand that Christianity is not the official religion of the United States and that furthermore, the United States, bless her ... ." See Ban truth- Reap Tyranny and the next link-- a response from liberal Australian "faith communities" expressing their hostility toward those "extremist" who trust Biblical truth: Letter from leaders and representatives of faith communities concerning the result in the religious vilification case: "Dear Editor, The finding today in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ...