Christian persecution in China

Chinese Christians Attacked   Marshall Ramsey II, Worthy News US Correspondent   Ji'nan, China (Worthy News) -- Members of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement Changchunli Church in Ji'nan, Shandong province, were attacked by a mob of over 200 people last week, Worthy News has learned.   Zhao Jing and Cong Mei, information officers of China Human Rights Defenders, received the complaint on Sept. 23, 2010, stating that a large group of young people dressed in police attire broke into tents inhabited by the members of Changchunli Church at a construction site in Wanda Square.  16 people, elderly and women, sustained serious injuries, including one person that was left permanently blind in one eye.   Believers immediately dialed the emergency police number (110), but police response was slow.  Upon arrival the police officers acted more like bystanders than police, and did not speak with the victims, but land developers that were present.  Some 300 believers later that day went to the municipal government to stage a protest and petition the police.   Beginnings of Sorrows   On July 7, 2008, the director and deputy director of the Ji'nan Municipal Bureau for Ethnic and Religious Affairs secretly negotiated with demolition and removal officials about claiming the church's property.  The presidents of Ji'nan Christian Council and Municipal Christian Three-Self Patriotic Movement Committee (Municipal CCC/TSPM) were manipulated, then the Municipal CCC/TSPM president signed an agreement authorizing the removal and demolition of Changchunli Church, an agreement that at least twice violated Regulations on Religious Affairs codes.  Management Committee officials and Changchunli church members were not made privy to the arrangement, and the land that belonged to the church was reduced from 1129.33 square meters (1234.734 yards) to just 300 square meters (328 sq. yards).   In an effort to force the belivers into accepting the contract, the Municipal Bureau for Ethnic And Religious Affairs made the Municipal CCC/TSPM on June 8, 2009:  stop all religious activities of Changchunli, recall the chief pastor, cancel the church's management committee functions, and disperse its members.  The decision was boycotted however, because the decision did not have any legal basis.   Protesting The Decision   Changchunli church members set up tents on the Wanda Square construction site because they were told by land developers that the area was designated as the site for another church.  Upon realizing the congregation objected to it, developers changed their account and said they would be building an underground basement.   After setting up the tents and voicing their disagreements with the demolition decision, Changchunli Church then retold their story to Municipal CCC/TSPM directors and filed a report to a section chief of the Municipal Bureau for Ethnic and Religious Affairs.  After not receiving any responses to their report, church members submitted an application to the Municipal Public Security Bureau for a demonstration.  Approval for the application was denied, and church members took matters into their own hands by building the tents on the construction site to prevent the illegal agreement from being put into practice.   Since 2008 when the initial agreement was issued, Changchunli Church members have reported to the Municipal Party Committee of Ji'nan, the municipal government, and other relevant agencies.  Petitions and written letters have also been sent to the State Council and relevant ministries and commissions of the central government.  The issue is still unsolved due to repeated delays, and as a result of such actions conflicts over the demolition and removal of the church has intensified, with the congregation now having to figure out how to handle these latest incidents.

odds and ends

Use baking soda and dawn soap to clean your floors. To remove the sticky film from an air-dry use a towel to 'scrub' it. The United natiions Earth Charter calls air a non-renewable resource. Puts the carbon tax in new perspective. The World Government has figured out a way to tax the air you breathe. Cows in foreign countries are being taxed for methane gas emissions. That's right, they are being taxed for farting.

Military abortion ban update

UPDATE:  Military abortion amendment struck down In what many consider a stunning upset, the Senate struck down a proposal to stop a Republican-led filibuster designed to stop abortions from being performed on U.S. military bases. The Defense Department bill contained an amendment allowing abortions to be performed at all U.S. military bases, both domestically and abroad.  Abortion advocates for years have tried to force military base hospitals to perform abortions on women serving in the military.  The House of representatives voted against a similar amendment in 2006. Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, told LifeNews.com he is pleased by the Senate vote. "This is a victory for the men and women who serve our nation in uniform.  At least for now they will not be used to advance a radical social agenda," he said.  "We applaud Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator John McCain and Senator Jim Inhofe for their successful efforts to stop this legislation which would ... turn our military hospitals into abortion clinics." Intense opposition As reported earlier, more than 200 physicians who have ministered to US sevice members signed a letter to members of the Senate protesting the Burris amendment, so called after its sponsor, Roland Burris.  The 16,000-member Christian Medical Association organized the letter and urged lawmakers to vote against the National Defense Authorization Act unless it was removed. "If enacted, requiring miltiary physicians to perform abortions threatens military readiness.  Morale will suffer among those already serving.  Morale is a key component of military effectiveness," said CMA Senior Vice President Gene Rudd, MD.  "Furthermore, just as we have seen a marked decrease in young doctors entering OB/Gyn training for fear of being forced to do abortion, this requirement will discourage young doctors from joining the military." UPDATE:  Military abortion amendment struck down In what many consider a stunning upset, the Senate struck down a proposal to stop a Republican-led filibuster designed to stop abortions from being performed on U.S. military bases. The Defense Department bill contained an amendment allowing abortions to be performed at all U.S. military bases, both domestically and abroad.  Abortion advocates for years have tried to force military base hospitals to perform abortions on women serving in the military.  The House of representatives voted against a similar amendment in 2006. Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, told LifeNews.com he is pleased by the Senate vote. "This is a victory for the men and women who serve our nation in uniform.  At least for now they will not be used to advance a radical social agenda," he said.  "We applaud Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator John McCain and Senator Jim Inhofe for their successful efforts to stop this legislation which would ... turn our military hospitals into abortion clinics." Intense opposition As reported earlier, more than 200 physicians who have ministered to US sevice members signed a letter to members of the Senate protesting the Burris amendment, so called after its sponsor, Roland Burris.  The 16,000-member Christian Medical Association organized the letter and urged lawmakers to vote against the National Defense Authorization Act unless it was removed. "If enacted, requiring miltiary physicians to perform abortions threatens military readiness.  Morale will suffer among those already serving.  Morale is a key component of military effectiveness," said CMA Senior Vice President Gene Rudd, MD.  "Furthermore, just as we have seen a marked decrease in young doctors entering OB/Gyn training for fear of being forced to do abortion, this requirement will discourage young doctors from joining the military." UPDATE:  Military abortion amendment struck down In what many consider a stunning upset, the Senate struck down a proposal to stop a Republican-led filibuster designed to stop abortions from being performed on U.S. military bases. The Defense Department bill contained an amendment allowing abortions to be performed at all U.S. military bases, both domestically and abroad.  Abortion advocates for years have tried to force military base hospitals to perform abortions on women serving in the military.  The House of representatives voted against a similar amendment in 2006. Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, told LifeNews.com he is pleased by the Senate vote. "This is a victory for the men and women who serve our nation in uniform.  At least for now they will not be used to advance a radical social agenda," he said.  "We applaud Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator John McCain and Senator Jim Inhofe for their successful efforts to stop this legislation which would ... turn our military hospitals into abortion clinics." Intense opposition As reported earlier, more than 200 physicians who have ministered to US sevice members signed a letter to members of the Senate protesting the Burris amendment, so called after its sponsor, Roland Burris.  The 16,000-member Christian Medical Association organized the letter and urged lawmakers to vote against the National Defense Authorization Act unless it was removed. "If enacted, requiring miltiary physicians to perform abortions threatens military readiness.  Morale will suffer among those already serving.  Morale is a key component of military effectiveness," said CMA Senior Vice President Gene Rudd, MD.  "Furthermore, just as we have seen a marked decrease in young doctors entering OB/Gyn training for fear of being forced to do abortion, this requirement will discourage young doctors from joining the military."

U.S. military bases to provide abortions?

U.S. military bases to provide abortions? Marshall Ramsey II, Worthy News US Correspondent Washington, D.C. (Worthy News) -- The United States Senate is poised to vote on a bill as soon as today on whether to remove a ban on abortions being performed on US military bases, Worthy News has learned. It officially is marked as an amendment to an already existing bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would provide funding for the United States Defense Department. The amendment is sponsored by pro-abortion Sen. Rolland Burris of Illinois. If passed, it would cause the military to break its 15 year stance against performing abortions on its bases. Taking sides The Senate is expected to vote on a cloture vote on the motion to proceed with Harry Reid, senate Democrat leader, asking senators to allow the measure to have an up or down vote. Senator Ben Nelson a Democrat, joined Sen. Roger Wicker and the rest of Senate Armed Services Committee Republicans voting against the amendment. Sen. Wicker was the most outspoken in the committee, voting against the amendment and even offering his own amendment that would strike Sen. Burris' amendment from the bill. Harry Reid, a pro-abortion senator, is asking fellow senators to end debate so the measure can have an up or down vote. The Reid motion appears to disallow Sen. Wicker's amendment from being considered. Current stance on the issue The current law regarding abortions being performed on military bases, passed in 1996, prevents abortions from being performed by Department of Defense (DoD) medical personnel or in DoD medical facilities. Funding of abortions performed on women in the military is also prohibited by a different amendment, except when it is to save the life of the mother. Overseas bases to be included Sen. Burris' amendment is different than a previous effort by pro-abortion advocates in 2006 because it would permit abortions to be performed not only on domestic military bases, but also on those overseas. In August 2010, a group of over 200 physicians who have given medical care to U.S. soldiers signed a letter to members of the U.S. Senate protesting the Burris amendment. Christian Medical Association (CMA) Senior Vice President Gene Rudd, MD, recipient of the Gorgas Award for distinguished service in the United States military, who organized the letter, urged lawmakers to vote against the NDAA if the Burris amendment is not removed. "If enacted, requiring military physicians to perform abortions threatens military readiness. Morale will suffer among those already serving," he said." Furthermore, just as we have seen a marked decrease in young doctors entering OB/Gyn training for fear of being forced to do abortion, this requirement will discourage young doctors from joining the military. In addition to facilitating further destruction of unborn life, the provision will place military physicians with life-honoring convictions in the unenviable position of either disobeying orders, abandoning their conscience, or seeking objector status." Former President Bill Clinton allowed abortions to be performed on military bases from 1993-1996. This prompted all military physicians and many nurses and support personnel to refuse to perform, or even assist, in performing abortions Lifenews.com contributed to this story

Quran, Cronus, and Satan

Cronus/Kronos is spelled qrn/krn. Quran/Koran is spelled qrn/krn. Semitic tribes are not known to use vowels. Greeks and Muslims are descendants of Shem, which is where we get the word Semite from. Neither the Greeks nor the Muslims follow the God of Shem. The spirit behind the Greeks is the same as the Muslims. Cronus is the Greek name for Saturn, the Roman god of harvest. Cronus/Kronos is called the 'Horned one.' The 'Horned one' is called the 'horned god' in Wicca, usually symbolized by a bull or owl. Saturn, who is called 'horned one,' is the Roman word for Satan. Satan, also called the devil, bears the moniker 'horned one.' His name in Latin is Lux sefer, where we get the name Lucifer. In Hebrew (Iberian Peninsula, Ebro river), his name is Heylel, pronounced hKay-lAl, similar to Kal-el, a.k.a. Superman.

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Obama is losing his clout among lay-Christians

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Worthy News Brief - September 7, 2010
Marshall, heed the sound of the Shofar! Joel 2:1 Blow ye the trumpet (shofar in Hebrew) in Zion, and sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD is coming, for it is near at hand; This Wednesday night begins the feast of Rosh Ha Shannah, or Yom Teruah -- the Feast of Trumpets. At the end of the summer the Hebrews are commanded to blow the shofar -- the ram's horn, all day long. The sound of the shofar was a sound of alarm -- it told the people to get ready. It marked in the calendar that the summer harvest was over and the day of atonement was near and it was time to stand before God. The feast of Trumpets is amazingly prophetic. Right now we are in the midst of the great harvest and the next major event is the sound of the trumpet -- just before the great day of the Lord. Within the feast of trumpets contains a personal message for us. It's God's wake up call: We don't have forever! We only walk through this life once -- and as quickly as steam rises from hot water and quickly disappears, so it is with our lives. Soon it will be past and we will stand before our Maker. If we are going to do great things for Him -- now is the time! If we need to repent for anything -- now is the time. The Lord commands us to arise and shine and let our light shine throughout the world! The shofar is sounding, the summer harvest is nearing completion, and the day of the Lord is near. Marshall, become God's shofar, sound His warning of judgment and radiate the love He's given us through His Son, that those around you will be able to stand pure before God! Your family in the Lord with much agape love, George, Rivka, Elianna & Obadiah Negev Desert, Israel
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Afghans protest U.S. church's plans to torch Koran - Reuters Several hundred Afghans chanting "Death to America" rallied outside a mosque in the Afghan capital on Monday to protest against an American church's plan to burn a copy of the Koran on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. China, US meet amid tensions over trade, military - AP Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met Monday to steady relations upset by disputes over currency, trade and military affairs despite calls for a tougher line on Chinese economic policies that some say are contributing to American unemployment. Fears grow over global food supply - CNN Russia announced a 12-month extension of its grain export ban on Thursday, raising fears about a return to the food shortages and riots of 2007-08 which spread through developing countries dependent on imports. 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"Daughters of Cambodia" frees girls from sex industry

"Daughters of Cambodia" frees girls from sex industry Marshall Ramsey II, Worthy News US Correspondent Phnom Phen, Cambodia (Worthy News) -- Daughters of Cambodia, a Christian outreach and rehabilitation program started by British missionary Ruth Elliott, is working to free girls sold into the sex slave industry, Worthy News has learned. Ruth Elliott has been working in Cambodia for six years to bring girls sold as sex slaves out of the trade. Since 2004, Elliott has worked near the red light district, confronting the practitioners of prostitution head-on, trying to bring them out of the sex trade into a new career and a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Launching out According to Elliott, God called her from the time she was 14 for this work. "The Lord began to speak to me," she recalled. "He wanted me to go into the places that were worst and to facilitate healing the brokehearted and setting the captives free." 90% of the prostitutes in the sex trade industry are sold into it by their parents. A number of the girls say their families depend on them for support so they feel obligated to stay. "They live in the pit of Hell. It's the truth," Ruth said, speaking on the victims' situation. "And they experience horrendous trauma when they come out." A new beginning Daughters of Cambodia is a day-center started by Elliott that is located near the brothels. They make their own clothing, fashion accessories, and home furnishings and market them locally and overseas. "We had to start small businesses, which are fair trade businesses, in order for the girls to exit the sex industry," she said. "For without another job, it is just impossible for them to leave the sex industry." The Daughters of Cambodia center teaches the girls not only new work skills, they also learn valuable lessons for establishing a healthy family and home. "Things like domestic violence prevention, conflict resolution skills, budgeting skills, this kind of thing," Elliott explained. "[Also] drug prevention." Up to 60 girls at a time participate in the program, earning money for rent, food, and other needs. Bringing in Jesus In addition to teaching the girls how to survive without using their bodies to make money, Elliott also introduces the girls to Jesus Christ. And not to them only, but also to the brothel owners. "We do build a relationship with the brothel owners and they are welcome in our church program," she said. "We want brothel owners to come. We want pimps to come. We want everyone in the sex industry to come to our church because we believe in the power of Jesus to change everyone's life." "This involves going directly into the brothels and inviting sex workers who are in the sex industry in Cambodia to change their lives, if they are interested in doing that," she explained. The message of unconditional love from Jesus Christ is producing great results, especially among the girls. "They respond very quickly to the gospel because they have never in their lives experienced love -- unconditional love and acceptance," Elliott said. "And many of them become Christians as a result of this." God's power at work The work is not easy. And while it can be dangerous, God's power to protect them is evident in a mighty way. "I have to say we have never, ever, not even one day, had any problems, any brothel owners turn up at our door demanding a girl back or threatening us in any way," she proclaimed. "We have never had a single threat against us. And I can't explain that to you except I believe the grace of God is on us." The goal of Elliott is to have her girls graduate from the program and live successfully on their own. She hopes to have other Daughters of Cambodia-style centers in other countries with similar needs.

Lake of Fire???

Take a look at these pictures.  God is giving us a reminder. http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Congo-Nyiragongo-Volcano/ss/events/sc/083110nyiragongo#photoViewer=/100830/ids_photos_wl/r593297072.jpg

The two witnesses

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