I found this quote in a comment posted on the General Pace issue at: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/12/national/main2561669.shtml#Post the comment was by one "firststate".
"In less time than we've been in Iraq, we defeated both the Germans and Japanese fighting on multiple fronts. If this bunch had been in charge of the military in WWII, we'd either still be fighting or using another language."
This commenter is apparently ill-informed. WWII was total war. We bombed many civilain and economic areas in Germany, almost completely destroyed Tokyo, and dropped two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagaski. WWII losses are the most in the history of any war and civilian losses are into the millions.
This country could not conduct total war in Iraq, or the peace flag wavers who campaign around my city would be calling for the impeachment of Bush even more than they already are because of his destruction of civilian life. But no, we are forced to take all precautions possible to not kill more than is necessary due to the liberals, and the liberals are all ruffled over the war not being over in a timely fashion. This is clearly a no win situation for Bush. So now ill-informed commenter please endorse politicians who espouse your view of the way wars should be won.
I suggest they not be liberals.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
General Peter Pace Stands Up for the Truth
General Peter Pace, current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Monday that homosexuality is immoral in an interview with the Chicage Tribune.
"I believe that homosexual acts between individuals are immoral and that we should not condone immoral acts. I do not believe that the armed forces of the United States are well served by a saying through our policies that it's OK to be immoral in any way." General Peter Pace in an audio clip of his interview with the Chicago Tribune.
Hurray for General Pace. Finally someone came out and stood up for what is right. I applaud him for taking a stand and telling it like it is. Unfortunately the amount of fire he has taken from opponents is shameful, like this woman, one Arlene Isaacsen member of the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus who said to CBS Radio Station WBZ-AM,
"It's bad enough that he thinks that. It's even worse that he would be foolish enough to say that publicly. It is crass prejudice, crass bigotry and brazen ignorance, and it's disgraceful to think that someone in his position would think in these terms."
This woman is not very clear on how General Pace's statement was prejudiced, bigoted, or ignorant, she just kind of throws those words out there without an explanation. Since she does not give an explanation I will infer that apparently she is of the opinion, that to have a moral conviction and state it to the public, is all of the above mentioned.
This is just another part of the battle in America over homosexuality and another part of the battle to hold together a moral code here in America. America cannot continue on abstract truths and the "phrase who am I to judge." We need more people in places of power to come out and say what General Pace said and then brave the ensuing criticism. For the immorality of homosexuality is the truth and the truth cannot be supressed by the governing idea and word of America today, and that word is tolerance.
"In the world it is called Tolerance, but in hell it is called Despair, the sin that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes with nothing, enjoys nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives for nothing, and remains alive because there is nothing for which it will die." Dorothy Sayers.
What better way to define the pervading idea of tolerance in our culture. It defines the state of this country perfectly. This country, this great America is sinking in the sea of tolerance. We hold to absolutely nothing anymore. There are no more morals or truths in this country except the truth of "whatever works for you."
That is where we are, "whatever works for you." You want to murder your baby go ahead, whatever works for you. You are a homosexual, whatever works for you. You believe in the theory of evolution, whatever works for you. With this being the state of the country today let us praise God when a man like General Pace takes a stand.
So now I entreat those of you reading this blog, pray. Pray for more leaders like General Pace, pray for morals to be again held to in this country, and pray for the abolition of the sin called tolerance.
I wonder if General pace knew the effect his words would have. I don't know. I do know however that with the speaking of those words, a new battle begins to keep the boat MORALS afloat in America.
"I believe that homosexual acts between individuals are immoral and that we should not condone immoral acts. I do not believe that the armed forces of the United States are well served by a saying through our policies that it's OK to be immoral in any way." General Peter Pace in an audio clip of his interview with the Chicago Tribune.
Hurray for General Pace. Finally someone came out and stood up for what is right. I applaud him for taking a stand and telling it like it is. Unfortunately the amount of fire he has taken from opponents is shameful, like this woman, one Arlene Isaacsen member of the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus who said to CBS Radio Station WBZ-AM,
"It's bad enough that he thinks that. It's even worse that he would be foolish enough to say that publicly. It is crass prejudice, crass bigotry and brazen ignorance, and it's disgraceful to think that someone in his position would think in these terms."
This woman is not very clear on how General Pace's statement was prejudiced, bigoted, or ignorant, she just kind of throws those words out there without an explanation. Since she does not give an explanation I will infer that apparently she is of the opinion, that to have a moral conviction and state it to the public, is all of the above mentioned.
This is just another part of the battle in America over homosexuality and another part of the battle to hold together a moral code here in America. America cannot continue on abstract truths and the "phrase who am I to judge." We need more people in places of power to come out and say what General Pace said and then brave the ensuing criticism. For the immorality of homosexuality is the truth and the truth cannot be supressed by the governing idea and word of America today, and that word is tolerance.
"In the world it is called Tolerance, but in hell it is called Despair, the sin that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes with nothing, enjoys nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives for nothing, and remains alive because there is nothing for which it will die." Dorothy Sayers.
What better way to define the pervading idea of tolerance in our culture. It defines the state of this country perfectly. This country, this great America is sinking in the sea of tolerance. We hold to absolutely nothing anymore. There are no more morals or truths in this country except the truth of "whatever works for you."
That is where we are, "whatever works for you." You want to murder your baby go ahead, whatever works for you. You are a homosexual, whatever works for you. You believe in the theory of evolution, whatever works for you. With this being the state of the country today let us praise God when a man like General Pace takes a stand.
So now I entreat those of you reading this blog, pray. Pray for more leaders like General Pace, pray for morals to be again held to in this country, and pray for the abolition of the sin called tolerance.
I wonder if General pace knew the effect his words would have. I don't know. I do know however that with the speaking of those words, a new battle begins to keep the boat MORALS afloat in America.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Scientology: Who Really Can Take It Seriously?
I found some, well, rather interesting quotes on Scientology today while reading on it at this website http://www.scientology.cc/en_US/index.html, from which all quotes are taken.
“Individuals improve their lives through Scientology. As Scientologists in all walks of life will attest, they become happier and enjoy greater success in their relationships, family life, jobs and professions.”
Right I believe it. That’s why Tom Cruise has been married 3 times and had relationships outside of marriage. He is really improving his relationships and family life.
"The writings and recorded spoken words of L. Ron Hubbard on the subject of Scientology collectively constitute the scripture of the religion. He set forth the Scientology theology and technologies in more than 500,000 pages of writings, including dozens of books and over 2,000 tape-recorded public lectures."
"Thus, one will also find Scientologists studying the works of L. Ron Hubbard in any Church of Scientology."
"Although Mr. Hubbard departed his body in 1986, he is still with us in spirit and the legacy of his work continues to help people around the world realize their true spiritual nature."
"Scientologists celebrate several major holidays annually. These include the birthday of L.Ron Hubbard."
The Scientologists say they don’t consider Hubbard a Christ figure. Hmm… What do you think?
"Scientology is a religion in the deepest and most traditional sense, for it is concerned with no less than the full rehabilitation of man’s innate spiritual self — his capabilities, his awareness and his certainty of his own immortality — and his relationship to the divine."
"Scientology holds in common with many of the world’s oldest religions the belief that man was put here to work out his own salvation and that only by doing this can he fully understand his relationship to God the Creator," and their creed states that “We of the Church believe that the spirit can be saved and that the spirit alone may save or heal the body.”
Hold the phone the Bible clearly states that Jesus is the way and the truth and the life and that the only way to God the father is through him (John 14:6) not the spirit.
“Scientology principles further hold that man is basically good and that his salvation depends upon himself, his relationships with his fellow man and his attainment of brotherhood with the universe.”
Yup, right, Hitler and Stalin were basically good. I forgot.
Here again I beg to differ. The Bible clearly states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).
“A civilization without insanity, without criminals, and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where man is free to rise to greater heights, are the aims of Scientology.”
It’s an impossible goal, so ROCK ON Scientologists and try to achieve it. It’s never going to happen. Only through the grace of God can the sinfulness and problems of man be resolved.
“Scientology affirms the existence of a Supreme Being, although its dogma is unique and does not include the worship of one. Scientology believes that only through total spiritual enlightenment can one then truly discover and understand the Supreme Being.”
This is a no enlightenment zone. You have to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and then you can have fellowship through Christ with God and can by pass all the insane mumbo jumbo of “auditing.”
“Man is an immortal spiritual being.” Wrong! Man is a sinful and is going to die w/o a faith in Christ. Let me again appeal to the scriptures.
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23).
“His (man’s) experience extends well beyond a single lifetime.” My question is where does man's experiences go after a single lifetime? Any ideas?
"God helps those who help themselves." Please Scientologists out there show me where this is found in scripture.
“Scientologists believe that one must be properly prepared — spiritually and ethically — to receive these materials and that premature exposure could impede spiritual development. For this reason, the information in these advanced scriptures is kept confidential.”
Sure, or perhaps it is more like that the thinking of the Scientologists is so whacked out that they don’t want you to know about it right up front or they wouldn’t have any new converts. Like the Mormons.
“Individuals improve their lives through Scientology. As Scientologists in all walks of life will attest, they become happier and enjoy greater success in their relationships, family life, jobs and professions.”
Right I believe it. That’s why Tom Cruise has been married 3 times and had relationships outside of marriage. He is really improving his relationships and family life.
"The writings and recorded spoken words of L. Ron Hubbard on the subject of Scientology collectively constitute the scripture of the religion. He set forth the Scientology theology and technologies in more than 500,000 pages of writings, including dozens of books and over 2,000 tape-recorded public lectures."
"Thus, one will also find Scientologists studying the works of L. Ron Hubbard in any Church of Scientology."
"Although Mr. Hubbard departed his body in 1986, he is still with us in spirit and the legacy of his work continues to help people around the world realize their true spiritual nature."
"Scientologists celebrate several major holidays annually. These include the birthday of L.Ron Hubbard."
The Scientologists say they don’t consider Hubbard a Christ figure. Hmm… What do you think?
"Scientology is a religion in the deepest and most traditional sense, for it is concerned with no less than the full rehabilitation of man’s innate spiritual self — his capabilities, his awareness and his certainty of his own immortality — and his relationship to the divine."
"Scientology holds in common with many of the world’s oldest religions the belief that man was put here to work out his own salvation and that only by doing this can he fully understand his relationship to God the Creator," and their creed states that “We of the Church believe that the spirit can be saved and that the spirit alone may save or heal the body.”
Hold the phone the Bible clearly states that Jesus is the way and the truth and the life and that the only way to God the father is through him (John 14:6) not the spirit.
“Scientology principles further hold that man is basically good and that his salvation depends upon himself, his relationships with his fellow man and his attainment of brotherhood with the universe.”
Yup, right, Hitler and Stalin were basically good. I forgot.
Here again I beg to differ. The Bible clearly states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).
“A civilization without insanity, without criminals, and without war, where the able can prosper and honest beings can have rights, and where man is free to rise to greater heights, are the aims of Scientology.”
It’s an impossible goal, so ROCK ON Scientologists and try to achieve it. It’s never going to happen. Only through the grace of God can the sinfulness and problems of man be resolved.
“Scientology affirms the existence of a Supreme Being, although its dogma is unique and does not include the worship of one. Scientology believes that only through total spiritual enlightenment can one then truly discover and understand the Supreme Being.”
This is a no enlightenment zone. You have to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and then you can have fellowship through Christ with God and can by pass all the insane mumbo jumbo of “auditing.”
“Man is an immortal spiritual being.” Wrong! Man is a sinful and is going to die w/o a faith in Christ. Let me again appeal to the scriptures.
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23).
“His (man’s) experience extends well beyond a single lifetime.” My question is where does man's experiences go after a single lifetime? Any ideas?
"God helps those who help themselves." Please Scientologists out there show me where this is found in scripture.
“Scientologists believe that one must be properly prepared — spiritually and ethically — to receive these materials and that premature exposure could impede spiritual development. For this reason, the information in these advanced scriptures is kept confidential.”
Sure, or perhaps it is more like that the thinking of the Scientologists is so whacked out that they don’t want you to know about it right up front or they wouldn’t have any new converts. Like the Mormons.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Who Should We Really Apologize To?
I just read an article a little while back about how a group of pastors and leaders are organizing a formal "Apology Tour" if you will, to apologize to China for the Wests part in problems in China i.e. the Opium Wars and the Boxer Rebellion.
Now this seems an incredibly silly thing to do. I do not think the leaders of China will be necessarily touched by the apologies. More likely it will further their disdain for the West and it's ideals. This tour will also most likely further the idea that the West and Christianity are evil if the Christians from the West are taking the initiative to apologize for wrongs. This will most likely have an extremely bad effect on the Christians in China as it will further the idea that Christians are bad people and that their ideals are wrong. Overall I think this measure is silly and pointless.
If we really want to start apologizing let's go to the Jewish race and apologize for the Holocaust and for their mistreatment throughout history. Let's go to the Rawandians and apoogize for not intervening to help them in the 90's. Let's go to the people who suffered in Poland and other Eastern European countries at the hands of the U.S.S.R. Let's go to the Native Americans for the massacres and atrocities committed against them. Once we have made formal apologies to all of them, then let's talk about an apology to the Chinese.
I am not saying that brutalities were not committed against the Chinese, but I am saying that there are others who need to be apologized to more.
So let's carry out our call to seek forgiveness, but first let's get our priorities straight.
For more info go here
Now this seems an incredibly silly thing to do. I do not think the leaders of China will be necessarily touched by the apologies. More likely it will further their disdain for the West and it's ideals. This tour will also most likely further the idea that the West and Christianity are evil if the Christians from the West are taking the initiative to apologize for wrongs. This will most likely have an extremely bad effect on the Christians in China as it will further the idea that Christians are bad people and that their ideals are wrong. Overall I think this measure is silly and pointless.
If we really want to start apologizing let's go to the Jewish race and apologize for the Holocaust and for their mistreatment throughout history. Let's go to the Rawandians and apoogize for not intervening to help them in the 90's. Let's go to the people who suffered in Poland and other Eastern European countries at the hands of the U.S.S.R. Let's go to the Native Americans for the massacres and atrocities committed against them. Once we have made formal apologies to all of them, then let's talk about an apology to the Chinese.
I am not saying that brutalities were not committed against the Chinese, but I am saying that there are others who need to be apologized to more.
So let's carry out our call to seek forgiveness, but first let's get our priorities straight.
For more info go here
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