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Seven Mind Sweltering New Items about the Homosexual Political Agenda, and Hate Speech / Gay Discrimination
Freedom of Speech is NOT for Christians any more…
It seems many Christians and conservatives are not aware of how politically motivated gay activists and the homosexual agenda truly are in producing policies, ordinances and laws changing in the
I encourage you to Google these HEADLINES. It seems these stories are outrageous, but they are true. I also encourage you to read for yourself from other sources. See how TOLERANCE is only for GAY THOUGHT. Read the Gay News Outlets and Blogs and see what they are saying in their own words. NOW! TODAY!
Did you know that if you are outside the idea of embracing homosexuality philosophy as a viable and alternative lifestyle the gay thought police will attack you, and the hate crimes ordinances or legislation will come down on you hard? You are considered a bigot and hateful. But now it is becoming illegal! IT IS HAPPENING NOW IN SEVERAL PLACES IN THE
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS! The Democratic Party of the USA announces that the GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transsexual/transvestitism) PRIDE and CAUSES are now CORE DEMOCRAT VALUES as noted on the National Democratic Web site. “These are our country's and our Party's core values.” This means the Democratic Party and their leaders are for the oppression of Christian Speech and Values on Morality based upon God’s Word under the banner of hate speech and thought.
(WE ARE IN PERILOUS TIMES 2 Tim 3:1-5 and 2 Tim. 4:3) What do you think will happen with a democratic controlled Congress and White House?
NOW FOR NEWS
1) Rioting Lesbians at Smith College Take Over Republican Student Meeting by Climbing in Through Windows
Also See LINK: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=63208
Freedom of Speech is not tolerated if it is Judeo-Christian values or science that proves otherwise. The college security allowed the disruption and no action was taken against the bullies. There was no disciplinary action or penalties to students from the school administration either. Unbelievable? Watch the video and see for yourself. Here are pictures and video from the riot take-over, source: from MASSResistance
See the President of Smith College, Carol Christ’s response and you can see clearly where her values are, as she closes her announcement without an apology but gives an alternative response for a gay movie to be shown the next day at 8:00PM.
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3) Lesbian Couple Sues Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association / Methodist in August 2007 because the lesbians desired to use the church’s PRIVATE property, a pavilion on the beach for their civil union – gay wedding – the church denied their request based upon their Christian Tenants. This case is still pending.
The church counter sued state of
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5) Canadian Catholic Priest “Father Alphonse de Valk” Under Attacked by the Canadian Human Rights Commission
In
6) Canadian Pastor Stephen Boissoin and the Concerned Christian Coalition under attack by the Alberta Human Rights Commission(AHRC). The AHRC issued a written order on May 30, 2008 stating that Mr. Boissoin and the Concerned Christian Coalition must pay former Red Deer school teacher Darren Lund $5,000 in damages.
Here is Stephen’s original letter that was printed in a local Alberta newspaper. “The Homosexual Agenda Wicked” I don’t personally agree with everything Stephen wrote, but I certainly agree with his right to say it. However, I found his closing statement compelling for in just four years things have progressed much worse.
“If you are reading this and think that this is alarmist, then I simply ask you this: how bad do things have to become before you will get involved? It's time to start taking back what the enemy has taken from you. The safety and future of our children is at stake. Rev Stephen Boissoin” I do agree with this question and statement.
Update to Stephen Boissoin case: June 9, 2008
Government to pastor: Renounce your faith! Now banned from expressing moral opposition to homosexuality
Stephen Boissoin ordered to pay $7000 and apologize, and to continue to remain silent about homosexuality. http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/jun/08060902.html
7) Northern Ireland's 'first lady' under investigation of hate crimes by expressing her Christian views on homosexuality. First Lady, Iris Robinson said that homosexuality was disgusting on a BBC radio show. She said it was in the Bible that homosexuality is an abomination. Now, Iris Robinson,
True Justice: Halting the Push for Gay Marriage
Here is a quote from the middle of the article I really hope Christians will think about. . .
"Take a stand in your community. Do not hesitate to warn your people about the perils of gay marriage—what it means for the future of all concerned. Take whatever political action is necessary to halt the progress of gay marriage in your state. By all means, support any measures, state or national, that legislate marriage as solely heterosexual. To do so is an act of true justice for the deceived homosexual, for the common good, and for the Creator whose image we bear.
Be careful to not swing to the other extreme of making those with same-sex struggles the enemy. Remember, the gay movement gained its momentum on the foul ground of heterosexual dissipation—divorce, infidelity, impurity, and abuse. Thus we must contextualize homosexuality in the greater context of the broken image."
I really like this article by Andy Comiskey, Executive Directory with Desert Stream Ministries, Kansas City, MO.
Here's the article by Andy...
True Justice: Halting the Push for Gay Marriage
As I read of the 2600 same-sex couples wed in San Francisco last weekend, I studied a telling photograph that accompanied the article. In it, two small children looked on in confusion at the gay unions being formalized in front of them; they covered their eyes in shame as Mother locked lips with her new “spouse”, alongside of several other same-sex couples.
I thought of the confusion and shame we all feel as “in your face” gays and lesbians assert their right to justice. Shame, because we are caught between our “let’s not rock the boat and alienate anyone mentality,” and the conviction that gay marriage is not a justice issue at all but a bad idea empowered by strategic, deluded activists.
As Christians seeking to be compassionate, and relevant to the market place, our mouths have nearly been shut. Our sin is not that of the raving fundamentalist; it is the sin of passive, naïve centrism. For this we must repent. For too long we have not exercised our rightful inheritance. As Christians, we hold the keys to what constitutesthe Designer’s vision for humanity, and His repair for the broken image. We must find our voices today. Otherwise we participate in the desecration of God’s image in humanity. I believe that we should not ignore the unjust push for gay marriage. We must broaden our view to consider all who stand to lose if gay marriage becomes normative in our nation.
Consider the rhetoric of “justice” being used to defend gay marriage. Justice for who? Not for the children being subject to the pathos and instability of gay couplings. And not for the greater good of society. Perhaps the gravest injustice is visited upon gays and lesbians themselves. Formalizing gay unions undermines their true selves, andendangers their wellbeing. Here we must understand the Creator’s design for all His creation. To deny the witness of the Designer is to act foolishly and ignorantly at a time when we must assert the truth and its relevance to the law of the land.
I am convinced that every human being possesses the witness of the Creator and His design for creation. No matter what our faith commitment is, we each bear His image. The truth of that image in us may be dim in us but is not lost to us. A wise man writes: “Foundational moral principles are not only right for all, but at some level known to all.” [J. Budziszewski, What We Can’t Not Know (Dallas: Spence, 2003), p.3]
The Apostle Paul asserts this truth in Romans 1:18-20 when he describes how men in their wickedness suppress the plain truth about God and His ways that God made known to them, “so that men are without excuse.” (v.20)Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Creator’s design for gender and sexuality. His image is revealed in male/female relationships, with sex reserved for heterosexual marriage. This applies to all people—to violate this intention is to transgress His ways, and to act unnaturally, inhumanly. Out of the 10 Commandments, Commandments 6 and 9 further defend marriage by forbidding married persons from engaging sexually outside of the heterosexual covenant (“Thou shall not commit adultery”), and even forbidding them from secretly longing to do so (“Thou shall not covet your neighbor’s wife”).
“OUR SIN IS NOT THAT OF THE RAVING FUNDAMENTALIST; IT IS THE SIN OF PASSIVE, NAÏVE CENTRISM. FOR THIS WE MUST REPENT.”
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE...
"Take a stand in your community. Do not hesitate to warn your people about the perils of gay marriage—what it means for the future of all concerned. Take whatever political action is necessary to halt the progress of gay marriage in your state. By all means, support any measures, state or national, that legislate marriage as solely heterosexual. To do so is an act of true justice for the deceived homosexual, for the common good, and for the Creator whose image we bear.
Be careful to not swing to the other extreme of making those with same-sex struggles the enemy. Remember, the gay movement gained its momentum on the foul ground of heterosexual dissipation—divorce, infidelity, impurity, and abuse. Thus we must contextualize homosexuality in the greater context of the broken image."
I really like this article by Andy Comiskey, Executive Directory with Desert Stream Ministries, Kansas City, MO.
Here's the article by Andy...
True Justice: Halting the Push for Gay Marriage
As I read of the 2600 same-sex couples wed in San Francisco last weekend, I studied a telling photograph that accompanied the article. In it, two small children looked on in confusion at the gay unions being formalized in front of them; they covered their eyes in shame as Mother locked lips with her new “spouse”, alongside of several other same-sex couples.
I thought of the confusion and shame we all feel as “in your face” gays and lesbians assert their right to justice. Shame, because we are caught between our “let’s not rock the boat and alienate anyone mentality,” and the conviction that gay marriage is not a justice issue at all but a bad idea empowered by strategic, deluded activists.
As Christians seeking to be compassionate, and relevant to the market place, our mouths have nearly been shut. Our sin is not that of the raving fundamentalist; it is the sin of passive, naïve centrism. For this we must repent. For too long we have not exercised our rightful inheritance. As Christians, we hold the keys to what constitutesthe Designer’s vision for humanity, and His repair for the broken image. We must find our voices today. Otherwise we participate in the desecration of God’s image in humanity. I believe that we should not ignore the unjust push for gay marriage. We must broaden our view to consider all who stand to lose if gay marriage becomes normative in our nation.
Consider the rhetoric of “justice” being used to defend gay marriage. Justice for who? Not for the children being subject to the pathos and instability of gay couplings. And not for the greater good of society. Perhaps the gravest injustice is visited upon gays and lesbians themselves. Formalizing gay unions undermines their true selves, andendangers their wellbeing. Here we must understand the Creator’s design for all His creation. To deny the witness of the Designer is to act foolishly and ignorantly at a time when we must assert the truth and its relevance to the law of the land.
I am convinced that every human being possesses the witness of the Creator and His design for creation. No matter what our faith commitment is, we each bear His image. The truth of that image in us may be dim in us but is not lost to us. A wise man writes: “Foundational moral principles are not only right for all, but at some level known to all.” [J. Budziszewski, What We Can’t Not Know (Dallas: Spence, 2003), p.3]
The Apostle Paul asserts this truth in Romans 1:18-20 when he describes how men in their wickedness suppress the plain truth about God and His ways that God made known to them, “so that men are without excuse.” (v.20)Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Creator’s design for gender and sexuality. His image is revealed in male/female relationships, with sex reserved for heterosexual marriage. This applies to all people—to violate this intention is to transgress His ways, and to act unnaturally, inhumanly. Out of the 10 Commandments, Commandments 6 and 9 further defend marriage by forbidding married persons from engaging sexually outside of the heterosexual covenant (“Thou shall not commit adultery”), and even forbidding them from secretly longing to do so (“Thou shall not covet your neighbor’s wife”).
“OUR SIN IS NOT THAT OF THE RAVING FUNDAMENTALIST; IT IS THE SIN OF PASSIVE, NAÏVE CENTRISM. FOR THIS WE MUST REPENT.”
CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE...
Approval, Affirmation, and Sanctioning of Homosexual Marriage in California
Gay affirming policies and politics are leading to the ruin
of marriage as once known between one man and one woman. Marriage is on the
fast-track of no longer being sacred. According to a recent
Gallup poll, 78% to 88% of American youth ages 16 to 25 embrace the idea of
homosexuality as a valid, acceptable alternative lifestyle and that gays should
be allowed to marry. Once gay marriage is accepted in a culture then marriage becomes devalued and diluted to nothing and people just stop marrying. This is true in the European countries that have embraced such cultural policies according to Stanly Kurtz’s article “The End of Marriage in Scandinavia”. (Click here and read another Stanly Kurtz article “Zombie Killers
A.K.A., Queering the Social”).
According to this polling data, I would say that the USA is only 10 – 15 years away from a sweeping gay marriage revolution across this country. This is already occurring in Europe. If there is not a spiritual and moral awakening, marriage will become a bothersome formality for a liberal immoral society. Once marriage is defined to mean anything you desire, it becomes warped and goes to several other bizarre forms. SO…why not have marriages to include polygamy, marrying children, or even your favorite pet? “Ridiculous!” You might say, well time will tell. It would have been ridiculous 50 years ago to propose a future of what actually happened this past week in California. Is it ridiculous that the San Francisco Valued Pious Black Robes trashed traditional marriage? Gays are lining up to marry in California! Oh the time consuming quagmire this will put other states into dealing with gay marriages and divorces. There will certainly be plenty of extra court room time and dollars spent until the newness wears off and gay affirmation has destroyed marriage and marriage becomes nothing.
The Church at large has in fact lost its saltiness and
influence in this “post-modern any thing that feels good goes” narcissistic generation.
Even among heterosexual marriages of evangelicals there is more than a 50%
divorce rate. Where is commitment? Where is loyalty and godly character in our
society? Haven’t we started the
imploding process by embracing all forms of immorality? Where is the Holy Church?
Most church-going people laugh and embrace gay characters during their weekly
dosage of television entertainment. Acclimation
– it really has become acceptable. The
Church is not allowed to even use a Biblical word to describe homosexuality as
detestable without gasps and shrills from other acclimated politically and
culturally relevant Christians. Yes, we have become acclimated to accept it as
a normal part.
When marriage is made into a mockery, then the question becomes, “why bother?” The overwhelmingly majority of the same noted peer group in the Gallup poll also believes it is perfectly acceptable to have free sex with anyone at anytime. Will this be the last generation to up hold any form of Judeo-Christian morality? Will there be even more terrorism from radical Islamic Fascists because the USA is indeed become the great Satan of immorality in their minds? The leading country producing the largest amount decadent pornographic material to the rest of the entire earth! The Islamic extremists actually believe their holy book and are out to destroy such infidels. The next 10 to 20 years are going to be very gripping. We owe all this to well organized gay activists, the state of California and to a sleepy Church.
Awake Church!
“This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. (Romans 13:11-14 NLT)
Clarification to Recent Blog Post: Ex-gays Afraid to Come Out . . .
First I would like to publicly apologize to Wayne Besen
for making the snide remark about him at the end of my post, it was
un-Christ-like. My uncalled for remark was: "However Besen’s narcissism
will deceptively cause him to wear the quote as a badge of honor."
This statement was unnecessary and made out of exasperation. We will never
agree and quite frankly I am sad for him. I should not have entered into
the same sarcasm I disdain. Sarcastic hateful blogs are just revealing of a
broken lives.
Wayne emailed me with a demanded for an apology. His demand was based that I was a spokes person for Exodus International. I am not employed by Exodus International , and I was not speaking for Exodus on my blog. This is a distortion. I merely posted my thoughts about something I see going on in our cultural, on my own personal blog.
Wayne communicated that I asserted that the ex-gay watchdog groups were Nazis. This is not the truth either. There is no statement in my blog that attaches gays to Nazis. To the contrary, I was speaking about the political and cultural environment that I believe we are in and pointed to the Silencing Christians documentary. This was not about gay bloggers; actually they don't have that much power. I also mentioned a direct quote from a friend about the next demonic anti-Christ movement; we have seen before in our history akin to pre WWII and the Nazis regime coming into power. However, it certainly was a sensational blog post for Wayne.
The week before I posted my last entry, I had been robbed. Someone came into my office and stole my wallet with $80 cash, a $600 hand-held PC scheduler, and a $4000 laptop. I was in an adjacent office when they brazenly walked in the back door of our offices and stole the items. This leaves anyone feeling a little violated. My home address is unlisted because of what I do in ministry. Yet they were able to get a lot of personal information and they now know where I live. Months prior to this, a gay identified person had been coming to our offices anonymously dropping off packets of information to 're-recruit' me back into the gay community. A long story here, but bottom-line: it is all very disturbing. There ARE people watch and stalking others who make a stand in the community for righteousness, especially when it is politically incorrect and taking a stand against the affirmation of the sin of homosexuality in our culture.
Since the sharing of my testimony at the "Freedom of Speech Rally – Rally for Sally" I have been made more aware of groups like "Ex-gay Watch (XGW)." There is a list of blog roll buddies on their site. The very little I have read is very disturbing to me. It isn't paranoia. It is in fact very saddening.
Ex-gay Watch (XGW) did not like that I used the word, "STALKING" in my recent post. We cannot agree on the definition of stalking. There are several levels of stalking. The word stalking to me represents someone who is in fact watching me, and desiring my demise. I was asked to remove the word stalking; and after the civil communication, I removed it.
There are many groups of gay activists, political groups, and bloggers I am finding out about on the Internet. They are very watchful. It is very disturbing to me; gay activists watching ex-gay ministers and ministries keeping tabs. There are suggestions to follow me and take photos of me and other leaders in comment lines. You have to keep a sense of humor about all this and laugh! An ex-gay watch paparazzi? What's next? Cheese!
It does seem a bit creepy and weird. You
wanna say, "get a life!"
However, what would we think about a group of bloggers who called themselves the Alcoholic Anonymous Watch? Watching and waiting to see if any AA leader or alcoholic slips up. The bloggers writing and scoffing at the alcoholics for trying to stop being an alcoholic. Snide sarcastic remarks over and over on their blogs; we would weep! Yet, there would be others who would get very angry. I think most people would be sick with grief. Plays, books and long lists of gay bloggers now growing on the internet, scoffing at those who leave homosexuality.
ANOTHER CLARIFICATION:
I must admit, I really regret using the word KLAN. I should have used the word CLUB in my last blog post. This was certainly an error in writing. I apologize for the connection to the Klan. I was not intending to say that the XGW group or Wayne was like the KKK. The idea of the KKK was not in my blog, but the word klan was and I was thinking clan. I am an Irish man! Live and learn, as I am
not trying to provoke unnecessarily, and this did. It was an error.
There are many gay activists bloggers specifically watching and talking about ex-gays and ex-gay ministries. There is long list of bloggers (go see their blog roll and then each site has their own blog rolls) being ever so watchful. It is disturbing of the growing number of bloggers who desire the demise of ex-gay ministry. Our ideologies are in total contradiction to one another. It is their constitutional right to have their opinion. I thank God that I can still have my constitutional right to believe the Bible as well. I also have the right to communicate that I FEEL like I am being watch and stalked by unscrupulous people as is evident by the recent activity here at our offices with over $4600 of equipment stolen and with a Tinky-Winky Valentine to boot! (An unidentified person who says they are gay, loves me and wants me to accept myself has been dropping off notes through the back door of our offices. On Valentines Day, I received a Tinky Winky note. Very Creepy!).
I really do find it sad that there are people unwilling to talk about leaving homosexuality because of the hostility that now exists in our culture. These groups are doing a good job at silencing people, but not this voice.
Wayne emailed me with a demanded for an apology. His demand was based that I was a spokes person for Exodus International. I am not employed by Exodus International , and I was not speaking for Exodus on my blog. This is a distortion. I merely posted my thoughts about something I see going on in our cultural, on my own personal blog.
Wayne communicated that I asserted that the ex-gay watchdog groups were Nazis. This is not the truth either. There is no statement in my blog that attaches gays to Nazis. To the contrary, I was speaking about the political and cultural environment that I believe we are in and pointed to the Silencing Christians documentary. This was not about gay bloggers; actually they don't have that much power. I also mentioned a direct quote from a friend about the next demonic anti-Christ movement; we have seen before in our history akin to pre WWII and the Nazis regime coming into power. However, it certainly was a sensational blog post for Wayne.
The week before I posted my last entry, I had been robbed. Someone came into my office and stole my wallet with $80 cash, a $600 hand-held PC scheduler, and a $4000 laptop. I was in an adjacent office when they brazenly walked in the back door of our offices and stole the items. This leaves anyone feeling a little violated. My home address is unlisted because of what I do in ministry. Yet they were able to get a lot of personal information and they now know where I live. Months prior to this, a gay identified person had been coming to our offices anonymously dropping off packets of information to 're-recruit' me back into the gay community. A long story here, but bottom-line: it is all very disturbing. There ARE people watch and stalking others who make a stand in the community for righteousness, especially when it is politically incorrect and taking a stand against the affirmation of the sin of homosexuality in our culture.
Since the sharing of my testimony at the "Freedom of Speech Rally – Rally for Sally" I have been made more aware of groups like "Ex-gay Watch (XGW)." There is a list of blog roll buddies on their site. The very little I have read is very disturbing to me. It isn't paranoia. It is in fact very saddening.
Ex-gay Watch (XGW) did not like that I used the word, "STALKING" in my recent post. We cannot agree on the definition of stalking. There are several levels of stalking. The word stalking to me represents someone who is in fact watching me, and desiring my demise. I was asked to remove the word stalking; and after the civil communication, I removed it.
There are many groups of gay activists, political groups, and bloggers I am finding out about on the Internet. They are very watchful. It is very disturbing to me; gay activists watching ex-gay ministers and ministries keeping tabs. There are suggestions to follow me and take photos of me and other leaders in comment lines. You have to keep a sense of humor about all this and laugh! An ex-gay watch paparazzi? What's next? Cheese!
It does seem a bit creepy and weird. You
wanna say, "get a life!" However, what would we think about a group of bloggers who called themselves the Alcoholic Anonymous Watch? Watching and waiting to see if any AA leader or alcoholic slips up. The bloggers writing and scoffing at the alcoholics for trying to stop being an alcoholic. Snide sarcastic remarks over and over on their blogs; we would weep! Yet, there would be others who would get very angry. I think most people would be sick with grief. Plays, books and long lists of gay bloggers now growing on the internet, scoffing at those who leave homosexuality.
ANOTHER CLARIFICATION:
I must admit, I really regret using the word KLAN. I should have used the word CLUB in my last blog post. This was certainly an error in writing. I apologize for the connection to the Klan. I was not intending to say that the XGW group or Wayne was like the KKK. The idea of the KKK was not in my blog, but the word klan was and I was thinking clan. I am an Irish man!
Live and learn, as I am
not trying to provoke unnecessarily, and this did. It was an error. There are many gay activists bloggers specifically watching and talking about ex-gays and ex-gay ministries. There is long list of bloggers (go see their blog roll and then each site has their own blog rolls) being ever so watchful. It is disturbing of the growing number of bloggers who desire the demise of ex-gay ministry. Our ideologies are in total contradiction to one another. It is their constitutional right to have their opinion. I thank God that I can still have my constitutional right to believe the Bible as well. I also have the right to communicate that I FEEL like I am being watch and stalked by unscrupulous people as is evident by the recent activity here at our offices with over $4600 of equipment stolen and with a Tinky-Winky Valentine to boot! (An unidentified person who says they are gay, loves me and wants me to accept myself has been dropping off notes through the back door of our offices. On Valentines Day, I received a Tinky Winky note. Very Creepy!).
I really do find it sad that there are people unwilling to talk about leaving homosexuality because of the hostility that now exists in our culture. These groups are doing a good job at silencing people, but not this voice.
Ex-Gays Afraid to Come Out for Fear of Persecution!
I personally don't like describing myself as
"ex-gay," however; it communicates a quick sound bite of the reality
and a direction of many. So while others might be disturbed by the term,
"ex-gay" I feel it is a waste of time to wrangle over words that work
in concisely communicating. Yes, folks I am “ex-gay” though I do not find
my identity in being “ex-gay.” I am
also very concerned that there are many great stories of “ex-gays” which are
being browbeaten into silence.I have been made aware of the growing hostility towards ex-gays in the past couple of years in the media, and recently on many blogs. Even the very popular Bill O'Reilly (here’s an article here where Bill wanted to sue an ex-gay minister) continues to communicate snide chuckles on his program at the idea of ex-gays. Fox News is somewhat fair and balanced to Judeo-Christian values, yet they do a better job with conservative political news. I like and watch Fox News, and even watch O’Reilly a lot, because most of the other cable news outlets are very hostile to the idea of Christian values, never-mind the idea of ex-gays. Our culture is completely buying into the hoax of being born gay and has accepted the idea of being gay as normality.
The hostility is really growing to the message of leaving homosexuality behind. It could actually become illegal in the near future to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ in helping people find freedom from of homosexuality. Even well-meaning Christians scoff at the idea, perhaps they should view the documentary: SPEECHLESS - SILENCING the CHRISTIANS. Perhaps we should remember our history of Nazi Germany. We should at least read the recent news from our Canadian neighbors to the north. In Canada it is illegal to speak out that homosexuality is sin. It is now legislatively considered hate speech and prosecutable; a topic worth Googling. Perhaps well-meaning, well-educated yet misinformed Christians wouldn't scoff at this knowledge.
I came across this article yesterday "Ex-Gays Afraid to Come Out for Fear of Persecution" and thought this would be a good post in light of this discussion. Ex-gays are in fact, afraid to make themselves known. I have met with MANY people who are influential in my community and others who have church communities that would make it very difficult to talk about their recovery from homosexuality. Yet there is even a larger and growing threatening group of gay activists who are fueling the fire of fear and oppression in our culture. They wish to silence the freedom of choice when it comes to leaving homosexuality. The idea of leaving homosexuality is very threatening to their gay insecure existence and their political agendas. Wayne Besen, a self-proclaimed activist, is one of these very loud voices, he is cruel and mean-spirited. These groups are receiving too much attention, just like the school yard bully or another picture that comes to mind, it's like the elementary kid throwing himself down on the floor throwing the hissy-fit. I know what I want to do to that kid, but Dr. Spock wouldn’t like it! Yet our culture is deceived by Darwinian-ism and humanistic beliefs. Our society is vacillating from being increasingly afraid of these bullies or being in love with them!
There are growing numbers of political gay groups that are very disturbing to me. They are actual GAY hate groups who wish to silence the voices of ex-gays. These groups are like the brazenly named "Ex-Gay Watch" and their club of bloggers who use hatefully sarcastic words in addressing ex-gays. There are even more radical groups that are extra hateful with their narcissistic sarcasms which reveal vicious vitriol fueled by people like Wayne Besen. I have had my own personal encounters with these groups. These people have actually posted ideas of how to stalk and harm ex-gay ministries and their leaders. They sarcastically mock and hope for the demise of any ex-gay ministry leader. They write books and plays applauding, scoffing and laughing at any relapse of any individual leaving homosexuality. If someone did this with other addicts like alcoholics or other human weaknesses the media would crucify them and then completely dismiss them as cruel hateful people, like Rev. Phelps and his gang; not so for gay activists.
A very successful attorney friend of mine recently told me he felt it was like 1933 in Nazi Germany for Christians and Exodus type ministries in the USA. He seriously joked with me and said, "Stephen it is like 1933 and your last name isn't Black, but Bernstein. Your ministries will be on the front-line of the next demonic wave of an anti-Christ movement in history. It is coming." WOW! It was a sobering moment.
One merely need to lightly read over blogs like the "Ex-GAY WATCH" and/or Wayne Besen's blog and you will know we are living in very dark days. In the news just yesterday, at WorldNetDaily, Wayne Besen is revealed in an article that exposes his tactics and lies. The article by Bob Unruh describes Wayne Besen “as the Fred Phelps of the left.” Pretty scary!
It is sad how many people are afraid of gay activists, liberal blog bullies and the liberal anti-Christ media machine. They are silencing their great stories about overcoming homosexuality.
Yet in closing, we need to have hope, as Charles Dickens said, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” and so shall it be right before the great and terrible day of the Lord. He is coming and HE will set things STRAIGHT!
A Pregnant Man ~ A short tale... by Kenneth L. Ervin II
One bright day, in the state of Confusion, a scruffy-faced man in
"I'm pregnant!" the man gushed as he hugged his girlfriend.
"It's a miracle!" the media proclaimed, as they paraded him around the talk show circuit. Some people said it wasn't possible, but the media ignored them.
Suddenly one night, the man sat bolt upright in bed. Shaking his girlfriend awake, he said, "My water broke!" This produced a frenzied search for the suitcases and car keys, and a mad dash to the hospital.
Pregnant man in tow, the girlfriend picked up her cell phone and dialed ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN and Oprah. By the time they got to the hospital, it was a media circus. Cameras rolling, the flashbulbs flashing, the pregnant man was wheeled into the hospital to deliver his baby.
Several hours later, the weary girlfriend stepped out of the hospital room and announced to the camped-out media, "It's a girl!" Demanding video footage and pictures, the media crowded into the room.
As cameras clicked and videotape rolled, one reporter noticed that the baby was moving its mouth. "Quiet!" he yelled. "The baby's trying to speak!"
The crowd hushed as the precious newborn looked up into the face of her father and said, "Mama!" A horrified silence fell on the room.
Nervously, the man looked down at his daughter and said, "No, child. I'm Dada."
The baby smiled and reached her little hand up to caress the man's scruffy face. Again she said, "Mama!"
A single tear streaked down the man's cheek as, for the first time, a feminine softness crept into his face.
"It's true," said the man, as gasps trickled throughout the room. "I am your Mama. How did you know?"
With a twinkle in her eye, the baby said, "Silly Mama. Only girls can have babies!"
"And a child shall lead them. ... "
Used with permission ©2008 CWA
Oprah just loves a sensational story! She just cannot keep her hands off of it! Oprah enjoys pushing the societal norms with immorality under her banner of niceness! Isn't it sweet?
The UNTOLD Story about Sally Kern
by Stephen Black and Chris Morrison with First Stone Ministries
The Untold Story of Irony
Washington’s political gay elitists with the Victory Fund edited Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern’s comments from a closed door meeting given in a January speech of this year. They edited down the comments to what they considered the most inflammatory sound bites. Their cunning plan was to upload the edited comments to YouTube in hopes of enraging gay people and their supporters. This plan, they thought, would further the “Victory Fund” gay political cause and bring in funds for their political machine. Over and over they emphasize that Rep. Kern’s speech demonstrated hatred towards gays. What they failed to mention – or include in the sound bites – is the truth, that Rep. Sally Kern said we must love the homosexual. Her message was not about bashing gays. The main stream liberal media outlets seem to be unconcerned about what was been left out, and unmotivated to seek the whole story, responded predictably. They thrive on bad news and smear tactics of conservatives, so they picked up the story immediately and replayed the inflammatory comments. The story was worldwide overnight! Sally Kern was labeled hateful, bigoted, anti-gay, an evil homophobe and so many other names that are so vile, I cannot repeat.
In her remarks during the January speech, Rep. Kern mentioned the parallel of the gay political movement in the United States – not individual gays. She said the agenda of the gay political movement is, in her opinion, as dangerous as terrorism. While I personally would not have used this parallel, the irony of this story is impossible to ignore. That irony is demonstrated very visibly in the hate emails numbering over 26,000, death threats, and the meanspirited and orchestrated campaign calling for her resignation. These very tactics are akin to terroristic tactics, therefore point directly back to Sally’s original parallel. Truly this is ironic! This political tactic, directed to silence Rep. Kern, bully her and other conservatives and manipulate the unsuspecting public almost worked. However, what they did not realize was Sally Kern’s courage and steadfastness. The demographics suggests that the 26,000 emails are a very small representation of how the gay and sympathizing population feels about Rep. Kern. No doubt there are politicians afraid of this very loud well-funded fringe group. Death threats and demands for Sally Kern to resign from office were meant to be a warning to other politicians. “We are listening!” They threaten. Hundreds of YouTube videos were uploaded with incredibly hateful words from those who piously declare, “SAY NO TO HATE.” Their usual demand for everyone, everywhere to have “tolerance” was diluted by their very own actions, which are incredibly hateful and intolerant. Truly this is hypocritical, and very misleading. The irony of this untold story is indeed very interesting. But is anyone in the media elite willing to talk about it?
Perhaps they fear the wrath of the gay community. Late-night comedian Jay Leno suffered just last week when he poked fun at a soap-opera actor who played a gay character. The irony is almost laughable if it were not so alarming to those who love Judeo-Christian values and the traditional family. Well over 1500 people rallied at the Oklahoma State Capitol to support Sally Kern. They realized that freedom of speech is under fire. Contrast this with the well organized homosexual political activists who diligently push their manifesto. These activists want the USA to be like our Canadian neighbors. They desire control over free speech, using their banner of tolerance while at the same time labeling Judeo-Christian beliefs hate speech. They wish to silence Christian values by enacting hate speech laws that would make it a violation to state a belief that homosexuality is sin. There seems to be no end to their tactics to redefine American traditional values. Many, like Sally, are standing up now and saying, “enough is enough!” However, will we continue to stand up and lovingly sow truth?
The Untold Story of Ministry and Concern
Does it make sense to you to label someone who actually helps people who struggle with homosexuality as hateful, bigoted, anti-gay and an evil homophobe? The untold part of this story – which I delight to tell you now – is that behind the scenes, Rep. Sally Kern and her husband, Dr. Stephen Kern have supported First Stone Ministries for many years. Dr. Stephen Kern is the senior pastor at Olivet Baptist Church, which actually hosts some of First Stone Ministries’ support groups. The Kern’s have a special place in their hearts for our ministry to those who struggle with same-sex attractions and homosexuality. For several years before all this controversy erupted, they had put action to their love for those who are struggling and for their families. The next part of this untold story is from a current staff member with First Stone Ministries.
The Untold Story of Love and Devotion to Those Who Struggle
It has been an honor to be a friend of the Kern family for several years. I am Chris Morrison, development
coordinator with First Stone Ministries. I want you to know that the Kern’s played a healing role in my life. Ten years ago I was battling with how I was to live my life. I would either continuing to seek the Lord in my weakness or just give up and live as a gay man. While in college in a neighboring city, I would drive to Oklahoma City and spend weekends in the Kern’s home; Sally Kern would also take me to the airport so I could fly home for holidays and leave my vehicle in their care. Though I attended a Baptist university, I still carried my brokenness on my sleeve, as I struggled intensely with homosexual feelings. I will never forget the seed that was sown on Thanksgiving weekend in 1997. Sally Kern was taking me to the airport and she gently broached the subject of my homosexual struggle with me. I was surprised and scared of what she was going to say, because I hadn’t told many people about my struggle. It was rare for someone to bring up my struggle before I had ever disclosed it. Her tenderness was overwhelming; she lovingly ministered to me that day. She mercifully let me know that she and her family were praying for me, and that they loved me. That day is precious to me as I felt so loved and accepted. I am grateful to the Lord that Sally had enough courage to plant the seeds of God’s forgiveness, hope and healing. In 2004 I had the privilege of supporting Sally Kern as she ran for State Representative. I attended her watch party on Election Day and remembered her saying she knew that God was calling her to run for State Representative, but didn’t know all the reasons. That statement resounded in my head as I stood and watch Sally Kern at the Freedom of Speech Rally – “Rally for Sally” on April 2, 2008. I remembered the words from the Bible, “For such a time as this.” Sally Kern, is a representative “for such a time as this.” I am grateful to Sally Kern for her humble stance, as well as her boldness to call the nation to repentance, and to call for Christians to stand for traditional values in our land. I am a man who was nearly enslaved by the lie of being born gay, yet Jesus saved me from that deceived existence. The Kern family played an integral role in my healing from homosexuality, for which I am eternally grateful.
This is the untold story behind the precious Kern family that you will most-likely never hear as a main story in the liberal media.
In Conclusion
We should not be so quick to judge everything we hear in the media as the truth. I was wisely taught by my Irish mother to consider your sources thoroughly, make sure you have both sides of the story, and get all the facts before coming to a conclusion. Unfortunately many people did not with Sally Kern’s story. The propaganda machine of gay elitists fed only a part of the story to the liberal media in a deliberate attempt to stir controversy. I am grateful that we are having this national dialog. I hope, as a result, more people will really take a look at what is happening morally to this country. A well-funded political gay movement with its warped ideology could completely change our country in just a few short years. Christians need to be informed and active. We need to stop being so apathetic. We cannot be afraid of angry loud voices. If we, as Christians fail to be salt and light, then the darkness will overcome the USA. It could become very dark in just a few short years. We must lovingly and compassionately proclaim the Gospel truth of Jesus Christ and pray for a God-breathed revival in the United States of America.
The Untold Story of IronyWashington’s political gay elitists with the Victory Fund edited Oklahoma State Representative Sally Kern’s comments from a closed door meeting given in a January speech of this year. They edited down the comments to what they considered the most inflammatory sound bites. Their cunning plan was to upload the edited comments to YouTube in hopes of enraging gay people and their supporters. This plan, they thought, would further the “Victory Fund” gay political cause and bring in funds for their political machine. Over and over they emphasize that Rep. Kern’s speech demonstrated hatred towards gays. What they failed to mention – or include in the sound bites – is the truth, that Rep. Sally Kern said we must love the homosexual. Her message was not about bashing gays. The main stream liberal media outlets seem to be unconcerned about what was been left out, and unmotivated to seek the whole story, responded predictably. They thrive on bad news and smear tactics of conservatives, so they picked up the story immediately and replayed the inflammatory comments. The story was worldwide overnight! Sally Kern was labeled hateful, bigoted, anti-gay, an evil homophobe and so many other names that are so vile, I cannot repeat.
In her remarks during the January speech, Rep. Kern mentioned the parallel of the gay political movement in the United States – not individual gays. She said the agenda of the gay political movement is, in her opinion, as dangerous as terrorism. While I personally would not have used this parallel, the irony of this story is impossible to ignore. That irony is demonstrated very visibly in the hate emails numbering over 26,000, death threats, and the meanspirited and orchestrated campaign calling for her resignation. These very tactics are akin to terroristic tactics, therefore point directly back to Sally’s original parallel. Truly this is ironic! This political tactic, directed to silence Rep. Kern, bully her and other conservatives and manipulate the unsuspecting public almost worked. However, what they did not realize was Sally Kern’s courage and steadfastness. The demographics suggests that the 26,000 emails are a very small representation of how the gay and sympathizing population feels about Rep. Kern. No doubt there are politicians afraid of this very loud well-funded fringe group. Death threats and demands for Sally Kern to resign from office were meant to be a warning to other politicians. “We are listening!” They threaten. Hundreds of YouTube videos were uploaded with incredibly hateful words from those who piously declare, “SAY NO TO HATE.” Their usual demand for everyone, everywhere to have “tolerance” was diluted by their very own actions, which are incredibly hateful and intolerant. Truly this is hypocritical, and very misleading. The irony of this untold story is indeed very interesting. But is anyone in the media elite willing to talk about it?
Perhaps they fear the wrath of the gay community. Late-night comedian Jay Leno suffered just last week when he poked fun at a soap-opera actor who played a gay character. The irony is almost laughable if it were not so alarming to those who love Judeo-Christian values and the traditional family. Well over 1500 people rallied at the Oklahoma State Capitol to support Sally Kern. They realized that freedom of speech is under fire. Contrast this with the well organized homosexual political activists who diligently push their manifesto. These activists want the USA to be like our Canadian neighbors. They desire control over free speech, using their banner of tolerance while at the same time labeling Judeo-Christian beliefs hate speech. They wish to silence Christian values by enacting hate speech laws that would make it a violation to state a belief that homosexuality is sin. There seems to be no end to their tactics to redefine American traditional values. Many, like Sally, are standing up now and saying, “enough is enough!” However, will we continue to stand up and lovingly sow truth?
The Untold Story of Ministry and Concern
Does it make sense to you to label someone who actually helps people who struggle with homosexuality as hateful, bigoted, anti-gay and an evil homophobe? The untold part of this story – which I delight to tell you now – is that behind the scenes, Rep. Sally Kern and her husband, Dr. Stephen Kern have supported First Stone Ministries for many years. Dr. Stephen Kern is the senior pastor at Olivet Baptist Church, which actually hosts some of First Stone Ministries’ support groups. The Kern’s have a special place in their hearts for our ministry to those who struggle with same-sex attractions and homosexuality. For several years before all this controversy erupted, they had put action to their love for those who are struggling and for their families. The next part of this untold story is from a current staff member with First Stone Ministries.
The Untold Story of Love and Devotion to Those Who StruggleIt has been an honor to be a friend of the Kern family for several years. I am Chris Morrison, development
coordinator with First Stone Ministries. I want you to know that the Kern’s played a healing role in my life. Ten years ago I was battling with how I was to live my life. I would either continuing to seek the Lord in my weakness or just give up and live as a gay man. While in college in a neighboring city, I would drive to Oklahoma City and spend weekends in the Kern’s home; Sally Kern would also take me to the airport so I could fly home for holidays and leave my vehicle in their care. Though I attended a Baptist university, I still carried my brokenness on my sleeve, as I struggled intensely with homosexual feelings. I will never forget the seed that was sown on Thanksgiving weekend in 1997. Sally Kern was taking me to the airport and she gently broached the subject of my homosexual struggle with me. I was surprised and scared of what she was going to say, because I hadn’t told many people about my struggle. It was rare for someone to bring up my struggle before I had ever disclosed it. Her tenderness was overwhelming; she lovingly ministered to me that day. She mercifully let me know that she and her family were praying for me, and that they loved me. That day is precious to me as I felt so loved and accepted. I am grateful to the Lord that Sally had enough courage to plant the seeds of God’s forgiveness, hope and healing. In 2004 I had the privilege of supporting Sally Kern as she ran for State Representative. I attended her watch party on Election Day and remembered her saying she knew that God was calling her to run for State Representative, but didn’t know all the reasons. That statement resounded in my head as I stood and watch Sally Kern at the Freedom of Speech Rally – “Rally for Sally” on April 2, 2008. I remembered the words from the Bible, “For such a time as this.” Sally Kern, is a representative “for such a time as this.” I am grateful to Sally Kern for her humble stance, as well as her boldness to call the nation to repentance, and to call for Christians to stand for traditional values in our land. I am a man who was nearly enslaved by the lie of being born gay, yet Jesus saved me from that deceived existence. The Kern family played an integral role in my healing from homosexuality, for which I am eternally grateful.
This is the untold story behind the precious Kern family that you will most-likely never hear as a main story in the liberal media.
In Conclusion
We should not be so quick to judge everything we hear in the media as the truth. I was wisely taught by my Irish mother to consider your sources thoroughly, make sure you have both sides of the story, and get all the facts before coming to a conclusion. Unfortunately many people did not with Sally Kern’s story. The propaganda machine of gay elitists fed only a part of the story to the liberal media in a deliberate attempt to stir controversy. I am grateful that we are having this national dialog. I hope, as a result, more people will really take a look at what is happening morally to this country. A well-funded political gay movement with its warped ideology could completely change our country in just a few short years. Christians need to be informed and active. We need to stop being so apathetic. We cannot be afraid of angry loud voices. If we, as Christians fail to be salt and light, then the darkness will overcome the USA. It could become very dark in just a few short years. We must lovingly and compassionately proclaim the Gospel truth of Jesus Christ and pray for a God-breathed revival in the United States of America.
Trying to Appease Critics? ~ A Devotion Time from Proverbs 5
April 5th, 2008: I read and listened to Proverbs
5. I could not stop thinking about
it. It was an unusually experience. I read it in eight versions of the
Bible. I was in my car listening to the
audio in the NET version of the Bible. My
spirit was stirred and the Lord gave me the following for me personally, but
also for anyone who reads this, especially for those entangled with debating
those in opposition to the Gospel. (Read Proverbs 5 first).
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Praying ~ 24 Hours A Day! 7 Days A Week! 365 Days A Year! ~ For Over Nine Years ~ International House of Prayer!
February 15 through 18, 2008 First Stone Ministries hosted a Men of Prayer Retreat at the International House of Prayer (IHOP). 18 men had their lives changed by Jesus in an incredible encounter of the Worship of Jesus, the Words of Jesus and the Works of Jesus! My life was changed as well. I also had another opportunity to this past weekend April 4-6, 2008 to receive. The chairman of FSM and I received incredible confirmation. The anointing and presence of God is incredible at IHOP. When there is 24 hour worship and prayer, the atmosphere is super charged with anointing and faith. I highly recommend a trip to IHOP, truly lives are changed.IHOP is a missions base, preparing the students to take prayer, intercession, worship and the power of God's word to the ends of the earth as missionaries. IHOP is a preparing forerunner ministry to equip ministers for the end times. There is a world-wide revival and a tribulation period coming soon, and they will come together. Evil is on the rise, but God's grace and power is on the rise as well. This revival and anti-Christ is yet to be revealed. The Church is getting ready to experience the most powerful out pouring of God's love and miracles. The outpouring is going to make sin very evident. God's outpouring of holiness will increase the fear of God in the hearts of men. The fear of the Lord will cause hearts of men to hate their sin. The nay-sayers are going to be shocked! The churches built on the sandy foundations of flesh will be removed. It will be a revival of no names. Those who have exalted themselves will be made low. Those who have made no reputation for themselves will be anointed in power in HIS humility. Those who love Jesus Christ and holiness are getting ready to be very blessed. I am very excited in my soul. I have longed for this since 1984 when I was part of a true revival that was short lived. I saw miracles then. I have been waiting for over 20 years to see the same level of miracles. I have been personally equipped by the ministry of Mike Bickle. The vision and the prophetic foundation of IHOP is an amazing story called Encountering Jesus. You can download the MP3 for free at EXTRAVAGANT DEVOTION. IHOP's mission is:
- I - Intercession - Bridal love and preparation
- H - Holiness - Separation from worldliness
- O - Offerings - Giving to the poor and down cast
- P - Prophecy - Prophetic power to change lives in believing and hearing from God
Mike Bickle is the founder and director of this amazing ministry in Kansas City, MO, The International House of Prayer.
In 1999, Mike heard from the Lord to start at 24 hour, 7 days a week,
365 days a year – Prayer House. Many Christian leaders were very
skeptical. Now, 10 years later, this ministry is changing lives all
over the world. IHOP's are springing up all over the world. This mission base has over 600 staff and several thousand students. The prayer and prophetic ministry there at the IHOP is
truly building up the body of Christ. These thousands of young men
and women being trained to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Power
of Prayer and Prophetic ministry world-wide. Very anointed and talent worship leaders are being raised up. Misty Edwards is one of the first. (Her official web site is www.mistyedwards.com, however it is under construction. I suggest Googling "Misty Edwards for more info.)A MESSAGE FROM GOD
The teaching ministry of Mike Bickle is another incredible part of this dynamic that is changing lives. Mike is a very humble and transparent teacher. His style of teaching is friendly, and his messages are truly prophetically encouraging. I listen to Mike all the time. I was encouraged by another leader there at IHOP this last weekend to listen to a new message Mike had shared to leadership. IT IS A WARNING TO LEADERS ABOUT PURITY. It is a must listen, the notes are good but the message is terrific! I want every leader I know to listen to this message. "Making a Purity Covenant, with Seven Practical Commitments" by Mike Bickle is the message title. If I had it my way, I would force every leader I know to listen to this message because it is so good and so relative. I am hoping every ministry director I know will listen to this message soon. It is prophetic, and I believe it is from GOD. I hope to upload the MP3 soon.
You can get the teaching notes on this message at the IHOP web site (see below) and click on Mike's Teaching Notes.
ISRAEL / IHOP
I have always desired to see ministry to the sexually broken grow. I especially desire to see it grow in Israel. The former director with our ministry, Jeff Janes, our chairman and I had the wonderful opportunity to lead the one of the very first conferences on sexual healing in Haifa, Israel for leadership in 1998. It was a fantastic time. We planned another trip with the former director of Exodus in 2001, but 9/11 canceled the trip. I have been praying for the last two months about preparing another conference in Israel. While at IHOP this past weekend I believe the Lord has made it very clear we are to move forward. There is more about this to come later. Anyone desire to go on a HEALING tour / adventure, ending the trip with a crescendo sexual healing conference?
You can visit International House of Prayer and watch the prayer room live at: www.ihop.org.
Freedom of Speech Rally ~ Rally for Sally - April 2, 2008
You Tube Video Links of Stephen Black
Part One of Stephen Black's Testimony
Part Two of Stephen Black's Testimony
photo copyright ©2008 by Theresa Peralta
An entire article to be posted soon... There is a lot more to this story than has been revealed in the media.
COMING SOON!
Part One of Stephen Black's Testimony
Part Two of Stephen Black's Testimony
photo copyright ©2008 by Theresa Peralta
An entire article to be posted soon... There is a lot more to this story than has been revealed in the media.
COMING SOON!