wnd--2020-03-01--Massive crime wave victimizes Sweden's kids!

There 's a new crime wave developing in Sweden among children .
`` The number of children who rob other children has increased by 100 % in only four years , according to a new study by Swedish police about reported violent crimes in which children under the age of 15 are both the victims and the perpetrators , '' said Judith Bergman , a columnist , lawyer , political analyst and senior fellow with the Gatestone Insititute .
`` In 2016 , there were 1,178 robberies against children under 18 years of age .
In 2019 , the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of violent crimes where the suspect is a child under 15 years of age has also gone up dramatically : In 2015 , there were 6,359 reported violent crimes where the suspect was a child under 15 .
In 2019 , that number had increased to 8,719 reported violent crimes . ''
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The study included children down to the age of 7 as suspects .
And girl gangs are rising , the report said .
One complication is that in Sweden crimes done by children under 15 are referred to social workers , not the police .
Gotblad warned leaving such procedures in place may not be helping .
`` Parents are afraid of threats and harassment of their children , '' he said .
`` It 's really important to report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August 2019 , 13-year-old Filip and his family had no other choice than to move from the city of Uppsala after a gang of minors made his life there unbearable .
He was abused , robbed and his life was threatened by gangs , with Swedish authorities telling him not to report it to the police as this would make things 'worse ' for him .
The police even told the family that moving was their best option . ''
The report notes that the crimes by other children include `` violence to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with lighters , threats to kill , threats to bomb the school , stabbings with food knives , bites and children who have been scratched , dragged , thrown and locked up . ''
`` I think we are letting the kids down , '' said Gotblad , who noted parents are afraid to report the crimes done by other children against their own .
`` I ca n't say I do n't understand their fear , '' Gotblad said in the report .

There's a new crime wave developing in Sweden among children.
"The number of children who rob other children has increased by 100% in only four years, according to a new study by Swedish police about reported violent crimes in which children under the age of 15 are both the victims and the perpetrators," said Judith Bergman, a columnist, lawyer, political analyst and senior fellow with the Gatestone Insititute.
"In 2016, there were 1,178 robberies against children under 18 years of age. In 2019, the number had increased to 2,484. The number of violent crimes where the suspect is a child under 15 years of age has also gone up dramatically: In 2015, there were 6,359 reported violent crimes where the suspect was a child under 15. In 2019, that number had increased to 8,719 reported violent crimes."
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Police spokesman Carin Gotblad said it's "ordinary children who are robbed on their way to and from school, they are called 'whore' and told they they're going to get a Glock in the mouth."
The study included children down to the age of 7 as suspects.
And girl gangs are rising, the report said.
One complication is that in Sweden crimes done by children under 15 are referred to social workers, not the police.
Gotblad warned leaving such procedures in place may not be helping.
"Parents are afraid of threats and harassment of their children," he said. "It's really important to report."
Bergman explained: "In August 2019, 13-year-old Filip and his family had no other choice than to move from the city of Uppsala after a gang of minors made his life there unbearable. He was abused, robbed and his life was threatened by gangs, with Swedish authorities telling him not to report it to the police as this would make things 'worse' for him. The police even told the family that moving was their best option."
The report notes that the crimes by other children include "violence to the head, gun threats, burning with lighters, threats to kill, threats to bomb the school, stabbings with food knives, bites and children who have been scratched, dragged, thrown and locked up."
"I think we are letting the kids down," said Gotblad, who noted parents are afraid to report the crimes done by other children against their own.
"I can't say I don't understand their fear," Gotblad said in the report.


wnd--2020-03-01--'I'll shoot you right now if I had to'

'I'll shoot you right now if I had to'

A pro-life group called Created Equal sets up displays on public property near college campuses to convince students and parents that life is worth protecting .
Including by a woman driving by in a car in Columbus , Ohio , who said she would shoot the pro-life advocate if necessary : TRENDING : Here 's the brutal anti-Biden ad Obama 's trying to get taken off the air in South Carolina The woman , Raquelle Walker , also complained in an interview with a local TV station that the pro-life group was on school property .
However , the WSYX-TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on public property , where they had a First Amendment right to convey their message .
Walker is shown in a Created Equal video saying to a pro-life activist : `` If I decide not to have a damn baby , that 's my choice .
… I 'll shoot you right now if I had to .
That 's preservation .
That 's basically my choice . ''
The news segment can be seen here .
It features footage of a high school administrator at Briggs High School in Columbus telling Created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property '' and trying to force them across the street .
Created Equal said the news report failed to show video of their teenage staff member , Lexie Hall , being harassed by the administrator , John Kuijper .
As Hall asked Kuijper to back away , he continued to walk towards her , stepping on her foot , while saying , `` What are you going to do about it ? ''
Created Equal said : `` He also lies to students , threatens to take away privileges if they information , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ babies are 'pornographic . '
`` Since that time , Columbus City Schools has said they 'stand behind its administrator ' who harassed our team .
The district maintains 'he tried to keep the area safe for the kids as they left for the day , ' '' Created Equal said .
The organization is asking people to contact the superintendent or sign a petition asking the district for an apology .
WND previously reported Kuijper accused the young pro-life individuals of being on school grounds and tried to intimidate them , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back away '' as Kuijper walks into her , trying to force her off of the sidewalk .
Created Equal said : `` When his intimidation fails , Kuijper proceeds to interfere with their free speech .
He repeatedly interrupts their conversations and tries to stop students from speaking with or taking literature from the activists .
For example , he tells students the activists are 'pro-abortion ' and that they 're 'trying to kill babies . '
He even threatens one student , saying he will never again charge her phone again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
He further alleged the images of abortions were `` pornographic . ''
And he asked a police officer on the scene , `` Do we have anything we can file against these idiots ? ''

A pro-life group called Created Equal sets up displays on public property near college campuses to convince students and parents that life is worth protecting.
They routinely are treated poorly.
Including by a woman driving by in a car in Columbus, Ohio, who said she would shoot the pro-life advocate if necessary:
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The woman, Raquelle Walker, also complained in an interview with a local TV station that the pro-life group was on school property.
However, the WSYX-TV news report showed Created Equal members were on public property, where they had a First Amendment right to convey their message.
Walker is shown in a Created Equal video saying to a pro-life activist: "If I decide not to have a damn baby, that's my choice. … I'll shoot you right now if I had to. That's preservation. That's basically my choice."
The news segment can be seen here.
It features footage of a high-school administrator at Briggs High School in Columbus telling Created Equal that public property was "school property" and trying to force them across the street.
Created Equal said the news report failed to show video of their teenage staff member, Lexie Hall, being harassed by the administrator, John Kuijper.
As Hall asked Kuijper to back away, he continued to walk towards her, stepping on her foot, while saying, "What are you going to do about it?"
Created Equal said: "He also lies to students, threatens to take away privileges if they [share] information, and says he thinks pictures of aborted babies are 'pornographic.'
"Since that time, Columbus City Schools has said they 'stand behind its administrator' who harassed our team. The district maintains 'he tried to keep the area safe for the kids as they left for the day,'" Created Equal said.
The organization is asking people to contact the superintendent or sign a petition asking the district for an apology.
WND previously reported Kuijper accused the young pro-life individuals of being on school grounds and tried to intimidate them, including Lexie who repeatedly says, "Please back away" as Kuijper walks into her, trying to force her off of the sidewalk.
Created Equal said: "When his intimidation fails, Kuijper proceeds to interfere with their free speech. He repeatedly interrupts their conversations and tries to stop students from speaking with or taking literature from the activists. For example, he tells students the activists are 'pro-abortion' and that they're 'trying to kill babies.' He even threatens one student, saying he will never again charge her phone again if she speaks with the pro-life activists."
He further alleged the images of abortions were "pornographic."
And he asked a police officer on the scene, "Do we have anything we can file against these idiots?"


wnd--2020-03-01--After 1st U.S. death, virus task-force leader Pence confirms 'all hands on deck effort'

Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday vowed that the battle against the coronavirus will unite all levels of government in a full-throttle effort to protect Americans .
`` This is an all hands on deck effort , '' Pence said during a Saturday White House news conference .
Pence noted that despite the first recorded U.S. death from the virus , the government 's measures to protect Americans are working .
Peace earlier noted that Trump took `` decisive action '' in response to the virus including the `` unprecedented '' step of stopping all travel into the United Stater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the swift response was a reason that the current threat to Americans from the virus `` remains low . ''
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`` The task force met this morning and brought the president a range of options and , at his direction , we will be doing the following , '' Pence said , listing no only `` additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ban on `` any foreign national who has visited Iran in the past 14 days '' from entering the United States .
Pence also said that a Level Four advisory -- the highest level there is -- is being applied to regions of Italy and South Korea where there have been severe outbreaks of the virus .
Americans are being advised not to visit those areas , Pence said .
Pence noted that the task force is only just starting its battle , but it moving forward quickly .
`` I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I can tell you having spent time with these extraordinary professionals ...
I think every American would be proud to know what I 've heard , '' he said .
'This team has been working seamlessly with health officials at the state and local levels , and I can assure the American public that we will continue to live out the president 's admonition a few days ago that we 're all in this together , and as we work with members of Congress , I 've had the opportunity to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Congress , '' he said , noting that funding will be secured to support federal , state and local efforts to fight the virus and `` protect the health of the American people . ''
Pence addressed the issue of whether Americans need to buy masks .
`` Let me be very clear , and I 'm sure the physicians up here will reflect this as well .
The average American does not need to go out and buy a mask .
But this administration is going to always put first , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're going to make sure to protect the health of our health care providers . ''
Pence noted that there were 40 million masks available , but that the government was working with manufacturers to increase the supply , prioritizing those with the greatest needs .
On Friday , Russ Vought , acting director of the Office of Management and Budget , said the administration had fully funded the Centers for Disease Control and pushed back against what he termed `` some of the main inaccuracies or nuances that are out there in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a White House media pool report .
Vought noted that the `` total amount for CDC of fighting infectious diseases and preparedness '' rose by 3 percent .
Vought did not deny there are reductions in some areas within the CDC .
`` We also think there 's waste , fraud , and abuse in this area , where you have studies on how taxi drivers are taking too few bathroom breaks , and whether that 's an important occupational health issue .
Those are the kinds of things that we still think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure that all the resources are there for CDC , we can find inefficiencies and waste , and deal with mission creep at the same time , '' he said .
`` So it is not true that we cut CDC infectious disease fighting -- which gets me to the second one , which I think this is the main inaccuracy out there , which is this notion that you see in some of the New York Post and CNN reporting that we cut CDC by 80 percent .
It 's flat-out inaccurate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banning travel from Iran noted that `` As of February 28 , 2020 , Iran had 388 cases of COVID-19 , a significant increase from prior days .
In response to that increase , on February 28 , 2020 , CDC raised its infectious disease alert to level 3 , its highest level , which recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Iran .
According to the World Health Organization , as of February 28 , 2020 , 97 COVID-19 cases have been exported from Iran to 11 other countries . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ actor , as it has repeatedly demonstrated through its history of engaging in malign activity , and confirmed most recently by its repeated denials of responsibility for shooting down an international airliner .
The United States Government is therefore unable to rely on official information disseminated by Iran , undermining the effective evaluation and monitoring of travelers continuing to arrive from that country , '' the order said .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday vowed that the battle against the coronavirus will unite all levels of government in a full-throttle effort to protect Americans.
"This is an all hands on deck effort," Pence said during a Saturday White House news conference.
Pence noted that despite the first recorded U.S. death from the virus, the government's measures to protect Americans are working.
Peace earlier noted that Trump took "decisive action" in response to the virus including the "unprecedented" step of stopping all travel into the United Stater, from China.
Pence said that the swift response was a reason that the current threat to Americans from the virus "remains low."
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Pence said the multi-agency task force he heads has been developing a range of actions.
"The task force met this morning and brought the president a range of options and, at his direction, we will be doing the following," Pence said, listing no only "additional travel restrictions on Iran" but also a ban on "any foreign national who has visited Iran in the past 14 days" from entering the United States.
Pence also said that a Level Four advisory -- the highest level there is -- is being applied to regions of Italy and South Korea where there have been severe outbreaks of the virus. Americans are being advised not to visit those areas, Pence said.
Pence noted that the task force is only just starting its battle, but it moving forward quickly.
"I'm just a few days into this job, but I can tell you having spent time with these extraordinary professionals ... I think every American would be proud to know what I've heard," he said.
'This team has been working seamlessly with health officials at the state and local levels, and I can assure the American public that we will continue to live out the president's admonition a few days ago that we're all in this together, and as we work with members of Congress, I've had the opportunity to speak with Republican and Democratic leadership in the Congress," he said, noting that funding will be secured to support federal, state and local efforts to fight the virus and "protect the health of the American people."
Pence addressed the issue of whether Americans need to buy masks.
"Let me be very clear, and I'm sure the physicians up here will reflect this as well. The average American does not need to go out and buy a mask. But this administration is going to always put first, our patients first, and second we're going to make sure to protect the health of our health care providers."
Pence noted that there were 40 million masks available, but that the government was working with manufacturers to increase the supply, prioritizing those with the greatest needs.
On Friday, Russ Vought, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, said the administration had fully funded the Centers for Disease Control and pushed back against what he termed "some of the main inaccuracies or nuances that are out there in the public debate," according to a White House media pool report.
Vought noted that the "total amount for CDC of fighting infectious diseases and preparedness" rose by 3 percent.
Vought did not deny there are reductions in some areas within the CDC.
"We also think there's waste, fraud, and abuse in this area, where you have studies on how taxi drivers are taking too few bathroom breaks, and whether that's an important occupational health issue. Those are the kinds of things that we still think, even in a time of making sure that all the resources are there for CDC, we can find inefficiencies and waste, and deal with mission creep at the same time," he said.
"So it is not true that we cut CDC infectious disease fighting -- which gets me to the second one, which I think this is the main inaccuracy out there, which is this notion that you see in some of the New York Post and CNN reporting that we cut CDC by 80 percent. It's flat-out inaccurate," he said.
The order banning travel from Iran noted that "As of February 28, 2020, Iran had 388 cases of COVID-19, a significant increase from prior days. In response to that increase, on February 28, 2020, CDC raised its infectious disease alert to level 3, its highest level, which recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Iran. According to the World Health Organization, as of February 28, 2020, 97 COVID-19 cases have been exported from Iran to 11 other countries."
"Iran is not a trustworthy state actor, as it has repeatedly demonstrated through its history of engaging in malign activity, and confirmed most recently by its repeated denials of responsibility for shooting down an international airliner. The United States Government is therefore unable to rely on official information disseminated by Iran, undermining the effective evaluation and monitoring of travelers continuing to arrive from that country," the order said.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-01--March Madness without the audience? NCAA faces coronavirus pressure

( CNBC ) -- The National College Players Association is calling on the NCAA to consider holding the March Madness @ @ @ @ @ without an audience in order to protect players from the coronavirus .
“ In the @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , the NCAA and its colleges should take precautions to protect college athletes , @ @ @ @ @ a statement released Saturday .
“ In regard to the NCAA ’ s March Madness @ @ @ @ @ , there should be a serious discussion about holding competitions without an audience present , @ @ @ @ @

(CNBC) -- The National College Players Association is calling on the NCAA to consider holding the March Madness men’s basketball tournament without an audience in order to protect players from the coronavirus.
“In the wake of the emerging coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA and its colleges should take precautions to protect college athletes,” the group said in a statement released Saturday.
“In regard to the NCAA’s March Madness Tournament and other athletic events, there should be a serious discussion about holding competitions without an audience present,” the group added.
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wnd--2020-03-01--Weed the people: Trump looking at prosecuting pot users

The Trump administration is looking at the possibility of prosecuting medical marijuana users even in states where it is legal .
The issue is that is remains illegal under federal law .
The Tenth Amendment Center explained the proposed Trump 2021 budget would restore funding for the DOJ to resume prosecuting medical marijuana users and businesses in the 33 states where it is legal .
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The concept was affirmed by a federal appeals court in 2016 .
The argument was that if the DOJ did n't take action against the states , then it could n't against individuals in those states who follow state law .
`` If the federal government prosecutes such individuals , it has prevented the state from giving practical effect to its law providing for non-prosecution of individuals who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ruling said .
`` We therefore conclude that , at a minimum , [ the law ] prohibits DOJ from spending funds from relevant appropriations acts for the prosecution of individuals who engaged in conduct permitted by the State Medical Marijuana Laws and who fully complied with such laws . ''
Now Trump wants that changed .
The Tenth Amendment Center said Trump has hinted he would ignore Congress and enforce federal marijuana prohibition in states where medicinal cannabis is legal despite the congressional directive .
He noted on the bill when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be treated `` consistent with the president 's constitutional responsibility to faithfully execute the laws of the United States . ''
That leaves the door for prosecution , the report said .
The effort might , however , not produce many results .
The report said law enforcement officers make 99 out of every 100 marijuana arrests under state law .
The federal agency simply would not have the resources to prosecute the cases , so `` when states legalize marijuana , they effectively nullify federal prohibition . ''

The Trump administration is looking at the possibility of prosecuting medical marijuana users even in states where it is legal.
The issue is that is remains illegal under federal law.
The Tenth Amendment Center explained the proposed Trump 2021 budget would restore funding for the DOJ to resume prosecuting medical marijuana users and businesses in the 33 states where it is legal.
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In 2014, Congress created a statement in the Consolidated Appropriations Act that forbade the use of funds to "prevent [various] States from implementing their own state laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana."
The concept was affirmed by a federal appeals court in 2016.
The argument was that if the DOJ didn't take action against the states, then it couldn't against individuals in those states who follow state law.
"If the federal government prosecutes such individuals, it has prevented the state from giving practical effect to its law providing for non-prosecution of individuals who engage in the permitted conduct," the ruling said. "We therefore conclude that, at a minimum, [the law] prohibits DOJ from spending funds from relevant appropriations acts for the prosecution of individuals who engaged in conduct permitted by the State Medical Marijuana Laws and who fully complied with such laws."
Now Trump wants that changed.
The Tenth Amendment Center said Trump has hinted he would ignore Congress and enforce federal marijuana prohibition in states where medicinal cannabis is legal despite the congressional directive.
He noted on the bill when he signed it that the provision would be treated "consistent with the president's constitutional responsibility to faithfully execute the laws of the United States."
That leaves the door for prosecution, the report said.
The effort might, however, not produce many results. The report said law enforcement officers make 99 out of every 100 marijuana arrests under state law.
The federal agency simply would not have the resources to prosecute the cases, so "when states legalize marijuana, they effectively nullify federal prohibition."


wnd--2020-03-02--Pete defeat: Buttigieg quits presidential race

Former South Bend , Indiana , Mayor Pete Buttigieg is suspending his presidential campaign , according to multiple reports .
The New York Times and The Washington Post were just two of the outlets reporting Sunday that Buttigieg planned to make a formal announcement later in the evening .
The general sentiment from the Buttigieg camp appeared to be that the former mayor simply did not see a path forward when it came to winning the Democratic presidential nomination .
Buttigieg prevailed in the Iowa caucuses last month , and finished a close second in the New Hampshire primary behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widely regarded as the front-runner for the nomination .
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And despite his early success , Buttigieg was struggling nationally -- as of Sunday , the RealClearPolitics polling average had him with just 11 percent support nationwide .
`` We are making a change in our travel plans and traveling to South Bend rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be making an announcement there about the future of the campaign , '' Buttigieg told reporters Sunday , according to MSNBC .
The news that Buttigieg is dropping out represents a major shakeup in the Democratic primary race with Super Tuesday , when Democratic voters in 14 states will cast their votes , just two days away .
And Buttigieg 's reported departure from the race leaves just five major candidates standing : Biden , Sanders , former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg , Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Minnesota Sen. Amy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Western Journal .

Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is suspending his presidential campaign, according to multiple reports.
The New York Times and The Washington Post were just two of the outlets reporting Sunday that Buttigieg planned to make a formal announcement later in the evening.
The general sentiment from the Buttigieg camp appeared to be that the former mayor simply did not see a path forward when it came to winning the Democratic presidential nomination.
Buttigieg prevailed in the Iowa caucuses last month, and finished a close second in the New Hampshire primary behind Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who's widely regarded as the front-runner for the nomination.
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But he finished third in the Nevada caucuses and fourth in Saturday's South Carolina primary, which former Vice President Joe Biden won.
And despite his early success, Buttigieg was struggling nationally -- as of Sunday, the RealClearPolitics polling average had him with just 11 percent support nationwide.
Buttigieg aide says they didn’t see a clear path to the nomination. Buttigieg will give a speech about unity tonight. Unclear if that includes an endorsement. — Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) March 1, 2020
Mayor Pete suspends his Dem primary campaign after a 4th place showing in South Carolina — Andrew Malcolm (@AHMalcolm) March 1, 2020
NEW: Buttigieg will announce he is suspending his campaign tonight in South Bend, per a campaign aide. (via @VaughnHillyard) — Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) March 1, 2020
#Breaking: Former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg will suspend his presidential campaign in a speech tonight, a senior campaign aide confirms to NPR. — NPR (@NPR) March 1, 2020
"We are making a change in our travel plans and traveling to South Bend rather than to Texas. I'm gonna be making an announcement there about the future of the campaign," Buttigieg told reporters Sunday, according to MSNBC.
Buttigieg to reporters: "We are making a change in our travel plans and traveling to South Bend rather than to Texas. I'm gonna be making an announcement there about the future of the campaign." - @PriscillaWT — MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 1, 2020
The news that Buttigieg is dropping out represents a major shakeup in the Democratic primary race with Super Tuesday, when Democratic voters in 14 states will cast their votes, just two days away.
Pete Buttigieg voters — who is their second choice in the Dem primary? Per @MorningConsult: 21% say Sanders
19% say Biden
19% say Warren
17% say Bloomberg — Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) March 1, 2020
NEWS: Pete Buttigieg is heading to South Bend to announce he will suspend his campaign. — Reid J. Epstein (@reidepstein) March 1, 2020
An aide for @PeteButtigieg confirms to me: “Pete is heading back to South Bend and will give a speech tonight suspending his campaign.” — Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) March 1, 2020
And Buttigieg's reported departure from the race leaves just five major candidates standing: Biden, Sanders, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-03-03--Establishment media's cover-up of Phil Haney's mysterious death

I get most of my daily news from scanning the internet sites of many newspapers and have found that the British papers have more U.S. news than our own papers .
Despite that , would n't you expect that the death – the mysterious death – of a major figure from our recent political history would get front-page coverage ?
How about , some coverage ?
Somewhere ?
If you live where I do in the San Francisco area , the answer is yes , you would `` expect '' it , but NO , you would not get it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In fact , the incident – the discovery of the body , shot dead , has been totally ignored by local newspapers .
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It 's a relatively quiet time to get up-to-date on current news .
I used to subscribe to several dailies and felt that I got from them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however , I am down to just one paper – The East Bay Times – and the only reason is because I hope to get local news .
But even that is marginal ; most of the paper is devoted to full-page medical and legal ads as well as legal notices , comics and other fill .
The `` business section '' is put on the last page of the sports section , which in itself has shrunk .
It 's a sad commentary on what used to be a vital and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But it parallels what has happened to television and radio news .
This story has been ignored by those outlets as well .
As someone who worked for years in both radio and TV news , this situation is astonishing .
What am I talking about ?
The mysterious death of a man named Philip Haney .
On Feb. 22 , the sheriff 's office in California 's Amador County reported that a dead body was found next to the man 's truck , in its jurisdiction 40 miles from Sacramento , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was that the man died from a single , self-inflicted shot to the chest .
A gun was found near the body .
The body was found in an open area , adjacent to State Highway 16 – about 3 miles from the R.V .
park where Haney lived .
That conclusion about the death of the 66-year-old garnered a mountain of objections from the man 's friends and family – that it could not have been a suicide .
He was about to publish a new book and was planning a marriage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was not suicide – but foul play .
Murder .
They called it an `` assassination . ''
There was so much commotion about the case that the sheriff has issued further reports and is investigating further the cause and manner of death .
Also , the sheriff 's office has backtracked on the `` suicide '' claim .
You probably do n't know of Philip Haney , as mainstream media have done their best to hide and ignore his role in our political history – just as they are doing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the American Thinker , according to freelance journalist and former WND news editor Leo Hohmann , Haney `` was dangerous to the deep state .
He was a whistleblower who uncovered the Obama administration 's malfeasance in shutting down the Department of Homeland Security 's system of monitoring mosques and the imams who inspire young Muslims to commit jihad .
Phil was instrumental in setting up a system that would net these terrorists . ''
Haney spent 12 years with DHS and was especially critical of the policies of President Obama .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book – `` See Something Say Nothing , '' co-authored with WND news editor Art Moore – gained him a high profile , and in June 2016 , he testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee .
Haney testified that DHS ordered him to delete the files of people with links to Islamist terrorist groups and said that several terrorist attacks in this country could have been prevented had the data not been scrubbed .
Needless to say , his words and high profile did not garner him any friends in the deep state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He told friends that in addition to his forthcoming book , he said he was planning on doubling down on efforts `` to protect America from progressive leftist socialists . ''
As quoted in Breitbart , Rep. Steve King , R-Iowa , said Haney `` did n't kill himself . ''
He said Haney `` was a target because of all he knew of Islamic terrorist cover-ups .
He insured his life by archiving data that incriminated the highest levels of the Obama administration . ''
When I first saw the report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was interested in following it .
I have a stack of articles from the Internet about his death but NOTHING from mainstream news sources .
My local paper has printed not a word about the incident – the body , the man , the cause of death .
I checked the paper daily and found nothing , yet editors found it important to print more than 200 column inches , front-page stories and color pictures last week about a local couple who was lost and found in good shape by rescuers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the results of the sheriff 's investigation into the death .
People usually do not shoot themselves in the chest to commit suicide – just as they do n't shoot themselves in the back of the head .
Think Vince Foster .
If I ever – or you ever – needed an example of a massive cover-up by the `` political establishment , '' this is it – and I have no doubt the truth is more than ugly .
That our `` free press `` would be party to the cover-up is @ @ @ @

I get most of my daily news from scanning the internet sites of many newspapers and have found that the British papers have more U.S. news than our own papers.
Despite that, wouldn't you expect that the death – the mysterious death – of a major figure from our recent political history would get front-page coverage?
How about, some coverage? Somewhere?
If you live where I do in the San Francisco area, the answer is yes, you would "expect" it, but NO, you would not get it because the politics isn't right.
In fact, the incident – the discovery of the body, shot dead, has been totally ignored by local newspapers.
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Forgive me, but I'm one of those old-fashioned folks who likes to read a real newspaper over my morning coffee. It's a relatively quiet time to get up-to-date on current news.
I used to subscribe to several dailies and felt that I got from them what I wanted – NEWS! Now, however, I am down to just one paper – The East Bay Times – and the only reason is because I hope to get local news. But even that is marginal; most of the paper is devoted to full-page medical and legal ads as well as legal notices, comics and other fill.
The "business section" is put on the last page of the sports section, which in itself has shrunk.
It's a sad commentary on what used to be a vital and healthy means of bringing news to people. But it parallels what has happened to television and radio news. This story has been ignored by those outlets as well. As someone who worked for years in both radio and TV news, this situation is astonishing.
What am I talking about? The mysterious death of a man named Philip Haney. On Feb. 22, the sheriff's office in California's Amador County reported that a dead body was found next to the man's truck, in its jurisdiction 40 miles from Sacramento, the state capital. Their first report was that the man died from a single, self-inflicted shot to the chest. A gun was found near the body.
The body was found in an open area, adjacent to State Highway 16 – about 3 miles from the R.V. park where Haney lived.
That conclusion about the death of the 66-year-old garnered a mountain of objections from the man's friends and family – that it could not have been a suicide. He was about to publish a new book and was planning a marriage in the next month.
They said it was not suicide – but foul play. Murder. They called it an "assassination."
There was so much commotion about the case that the sheriff has issued further reports and is investigating further the cause and manner of death. Also, the sheriff's office has backtracked on the "suicide" claim.
You probably don't know of Philip Haney, as mainstream media have done their best to hide and ignore his role in our political history – just as they are doing to ignore his death.
As reported in the American Thinker, according to freelance journalist and former WND news editor Leo Hohmann, Haney "was dangerous to the deep state. He was a whistleblower who uncovered the Obama administration's malfeasance in shutting down the Department of Homeland Security's system of monitoring mosques and the imams who inspire young Muslims to commit jihad. Phil was instrumental in setting up a system that would net these terrorists."
Haney spent 12 years with DHS and was especially critical of the policies of President Obama. His series of articles, speeches and his book – "See Something Say Nothing," co-authored with WND news editor Art Moore – gained him a high profile, and in June 2016, he testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Haney testified that DHS ordered him to delete the files of people with links to Islamist terrorist groups and said that several terrorist attacks in this country could have been prevented had the data not been scrubbed.
Needless to say, his words and high profile did not garner him any friends in the deep state, but that didn't deter him. He told friends that in addition to his forthcoming book, he said he was planning on doubling down on efforts "to protect America from progressive leftist socialists."
As quoted in Breitbart, Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, said Haney "didn't kill himself." He said Haney "was a target because of all he knew of Islamic terrorist cover-ups. He insured his life by archiving data that incriminated the highest levels of the Obama administration."
When I first saw the report of the discovery of the body, I was interested in following it. I have a stack of articles from the Internet about his death but NOTHING from mainstream news sources.
My local paper has printed not a word about the incident – the body, the man, the cause of death. I checked the paper daily and found nothing, yet editors found it important to print more than 200 column inches, front-page stories and color pictures last week about a local couple who was lost and found in good shape by rescuers.
It'll be interesting to find out the results of the sheriff's investigation into the death. People usually do not shoot themselves in the chest to commit suicide – just as they don't shoot themselves in the back of the head. Think Vince Foster.
If I ever – or you ever – needed an example of a massive cover-up by the "political establishment," this is it – and I have no doubt the truth is more than ugly. That our "free press " would be party to the cover-up is more than reprehensible.
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wnd--2020-03-03--Do these blacks evidence a satanic spirit 'Out of Africa'?

I 've concluded that `` Out of Africa '' is more than a Meryl Streep movie about adultery and fornication with Robert Redford , lions , tigers and Africans as a backdrop .
Considering the craziness of many blacks , `` Out of Africa '' is a Satanic , parasitic hallucinogenic that was found in carrion , ingested by animals , which were later killed and eaten by Africans .
The Satanic psychotropic once consumed by the Africans had wide-ranging generational periods of incubation before destroying the mental and emotional stability of those recognized today as African Americans .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great numbers of these so-called African Americans , leaving them spiritually dead in a fog of hatred and mind-numbing envy that is self-limiting .
It 's that which I proffered above , or many so-called African Americans are born with an evil spirit or develop a spirit of acrimony that can only be defined as Satanic .
I 've long argued that the antipathy many so-called African Americans derive such great delight in voicing , is anti-God .
There 's nothing scriptural or biblical about it .
It 's a manic form of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uncountable numbers of these people to prejudice .
It would be bad enough if this Satanic psychotropic infected only African Americans ; but it has spread with an ecclesiastical virility not witnessed since the spread of Gnosticism in the early church .
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A perfect example is the current idiocy playing out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are n't more important things to be upset about , those comprising the Black Student Union are in absolute uproar after a black student suffered emotional angst `` when a predominantly white choir sang Wade in the Water . ''
( See : `` White Choir Sings Black Spirituals , And All Hell Breaks Loose , '' Todd Starnes , WND.com , Feb .
26 . )
In a statement , the Black Student Union stated : `` We as a collective are appalling [ sic ] that this took place on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further example and reflection of the racial insensitivity and ignorance that has been allowed to occur on Michigan 's campus . ''
These pitiful excuses for humanity could not portray a more graphic example of the demonic parasite infecting the minds of their kind .
Think how irrational it is for these people to attempt to privatize the singing of spiritual hymns .
Their kind claim insult because Santa Claus is white and call Easter a racist holiday because of dark chocolate Easter bunnies .
They are beyond intellectually dishonest and stenotopic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of adaptability , which defines stenotopic , that epitomizes them and their kind .
I find it appalling that of all the things that could justifiably anger these people , they choose something as innocuous as a white choir singing hymns written by a black person .
These Western Michigan University under-educated and deeply deceived students are n't upset that nearly 20 million black children have been murdered by abortion .
They are n't protesting the reality that on average every seven out of ten homes that qualify as black or so-called African @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – specifically single mothers – too many of whom selfishly disregarded the welfare of their children .
Instead of behaving as responsible adults and waiting until they can afford a pizza to have children , they behave like promiscuous alley-cats and then punish the child by paying to have him or her murdered .
Either that or they make the child suffer the other extreme – growing up in poverty with siblings from different men and no father in the home .
Rational people question why these so-called students are not taking advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to position themselves for success .
Being reduced to complaining that white people are singing hymns written by black hymn writers , the color of Santa Claus , chocolate candy and black jellybeans speaks more to how good their kind actually have it than it does to a system they consider unfair .
This mentality is either the result of a generational gestation of demonic parasite that came out of Africa with those they call ancestors , or a refusal to take personal responsibility for bad outcomes born out of bad decisions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ time for these people to stop being African Americans and start being responsible Americans .
Africa has done nothing to better the situations of Americans .
And yet , Americans like these students , who are fixated upon skin color , search for things to be offended about rather than searching for quantifiable and realistic keys to success .
Perhaps instead of being upset about the skin color of the person singing a hymn , these students should consider that the God these hymns are sung unto does n't recognize skin color .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has confessed their sinful ways , repented of them and accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior .

I've concluded that "Out of Africa" is more than a Meryl Streep movie about adultery and fornication with Robert Redford, lions, tigers and Africans as a backdrop.
Considering the craziness of many blacks, "Out of Africa" is a Satanic, parasitic hallucinogenic that was found in carrion, ingested by animals, which were later killed and eaten by Africans. The Satanic psychotropic once consumed by the Africans had wide-ranging generational periods of incubation before destroying the mental and emotional stability of those recognized today as African Americans. This demonic psychotropic has consumed the mind of great numbers of these so-called African Americans, leaving them spiritually dead in a fog of hatred and mind-numbing envy that is self-limiting.
It's that which I proffered above, or many so-called African Americans are born with an evil spirit or develop a spirit of acrimony that can only be defined as Satanic.
I've long argued that the antipathy many so-called African Americans derive such great delight in voicing, is anti-God. There's nothing scriptural or biblical about it. It's a manic form of hebephrenia that's responsible for driving near uncountable numbers of these people to prejudice.
It would be bad enough if this Satanic psychotropic infected only African Americans; but it has spread with an ecclesiastical virility not witnessed since the spread of Gnosticism in the early church.
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The Satanic parasite is responsible for susceptibility to a level of unchecked cerebral disorder that calls the most innocuous thing offensive.
A perfect example is the current idiocy playing out at Western Michigan University. As if there aren't more important things to be upset about, those comprising the Black Student Union are in absolute uproar after a black student suffered emotional angst "when a predominantly white choir sang Wade in the Water." (See: "White Choir Sings Black Spirituals, And All Hell Breaks Loose," Todd Starnes, WND.com, Feb. 26.)
In a statement, the Black Student Union stated: "We as a collective are appalling [sic] that this took place on our campus. This act is a further example and reflection of the racial insensitivity and ignorance that has been allowed to occur on Michigan's campus."
These pitiful excuses for humanity could not portray a more graphic example of the demonic parasite infecting the minds of their kind. Think how irrational it is for these people to attempt to privatize the singing of spiritual hymns. Their kind claim insult because Santa Claus is white and call Easter a racist holiday because of dark chocolate Easter bunnies.
They are beyond intellectually dishonest and stenotopic. In fact it is their narrow range of adaptability, which defines stenotopic, that epitomizes them and their kind.
I find it appalling that of all the things that could justifiably anger these people, they choose something as innocuous as a white choir singing hymns written by a black person.
These Western Michigan University under-educated and deeply deceived students aren't upset that nearly 20 million black children have been murdered by abortion. They aren't protesting the reality that on average every seven out of ten homes that qualify as black or so-called African American families are headed by single parents – specifically single mothers – too many of whom selfishly disregarded the welfare of their children. Instead of behaving as responsible adults and waiting until they can afford a pizza to have children, they behave like promiscuous alley-cats and then punish the child by paying to have him or her murdered. Either that or they make the child suffer the other extreme – growing up in poverty with siblings from different men and no father in the home.
Rational people question why these so-called students are not taking advantage of the economy created under President Trump to position themselves for success. Being reduced to complaining that white people are singing hymns written by black hymn writers, the color of Santa Claus, chocolate candy and black jellybeans speaks more to how good their kind actually have it than it does to a system they consider unfair.
This mentality is either the result of a generational gestation of demonic parasite that came out of Africa with those they call ancestors, or a refusal to take personal responsibility for bad outcomes born out of bad decisions.
I would also say that it's time for these people to stop being African Americans and start being responsible Americans. Africa has done nothing to better the situations of Americans. And yet, Americans like these students, who are fixated upon skin color, search for things to be offended about rather than searching for quantifiable and realistic keys to success.
Perhaps instead of being upset about the skin color of the person singing a hymn, these students should consider that the God these hymns are sung unto doesn't recognize skin color. He recognizes whether or not the person has confessed their sinful ways, repented of them and accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior.


wnd--2020-03-03--A black robe call to arms

A black robe call to arms

This week , WND 's David Kupelian republished a sobering article titled `` Google 's stealth plan to defeat Trump in November , '' describing the internet giant 's awesome power to manipulate `` swing '' voters through control of the information they receive from search requests .
Google 's potential for propaganda-based election fraud in 2020 is staggering .
However , the Christian church has its own Bible-based information control system that can not only offer a truthful perspective on the issues to vast numbers of potential American voters , but can openly , ethically and legally urge them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system is her pulpits , which have been largely silent on `` political matters '' for far too long .
I 'm writing this article in my dual role as a constitutional law attorney and a long-time member of the Black Robe Regiment – the informal network of modern Christian clergy who follow the example of our many black-robed predecessors , pastors who physically led troops in the Revolutionary War for Independence in the generation of the founders .
The British army so feared the militias led by these clergymen that they named @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a growing number of us are honored to claim that heritage and to work together to rebuild its ranks for the cause of Christ in this dark hour of need .
The weapons of today 's `` black-robed '' clergymen are not physical ( yet , thankfully ) but are `` mighty in God for pulling down strongholds , casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God '' ( 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 ) .
What exalts itself against the knowledge of God in our generation is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by our country in World War II , when the form of Marxism was called `` National Socialism , '' and in its aftermath , when the Marxist enemy marched under the banner of `` Soviet Communism . ''
Today 's enemy eschews both labels in favor of the terms `` progressive , '' and `` democratic socialist . ''
They have abandoned both the swastika and the hammer and sickle in favor of the six-color rainbow flag , but their agenda remains the same : the destruction of Judeo-Christian civilization and establishment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ashes .
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Our label is not `` conservative '' or `` Republican '' but `` Blood-Bought Servants of the Lord of Hosts . ''
The authority we embrace to steer the nation back to biblical values has nothing to do with any decrees of the Supreme Court , the statutes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a president .
Our authority is the same Bible on which the founders built the framework for our government of delegated power – it precedes and supersedes the government , flowing from the law above the law .
We do n't seek or need a `` theocracy '' because our founders bequeathed to us the world 's first non-sectarian but theistic `` secular '' order : a constitutional republic designed to be dependent on Christian civic stewardship to survive .
Are we then acting in defiance of the law ?
Absolutely not .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it relates to our nation 's relationship to the God of the Bible rests firmly on His solid rock of sovereignty .
That foundation was recognized ( not established ) by the Supreme Court in Church of the Holy Trinity v. the United States – not in a minor footnote , but in 27 paragraphs of documentation in the ruling itself .
Yes , Marxist agents in our government from Woodrow Wilson to Barack Obama have worked to disenfranchise the church over the past century , but their machinations can not invalidate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history of our national obedience to it .
They can only spin the false narrative that `` separation of church and state '' means government hostility to God .
But our currency bears witness of the truth : `` In God We Trust '' is not just our national motto , it is the ultimate presupposition of our law and culture .
Rejection of God is UN-AMERICAN lawlessness .
We can and do tolerate atheism because freedom of thought is a God-given right , but we of the Black Robe Regiment do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any laws or policies , and we recognize our duty to reorient our courts and legislatures to the God-honoring `` ordered liberty '' we inherited from the founders .
If you doubt the truth I espouse herein or bristle or blanch at the notion of Christian civil stewardship , then do a simple search on the topic of `` election sermons '' and educate yourself about the concept of `` secularism '' as it was understood by the generations who established and built upon the foundations of American government and society .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Bible-grounded leader of any stripe , chafing under the yoke of illegitimate restraints on your freedom of speech and worship , I invite you to join the Black Robe Regiment and our mobilization to overthrow Marxist tyranny in America – including all the things our nation 's children are subjected to by the current Godless puppet-masters we 've allowed to take the seats of power in all our institutions .
The Black Robe Regiment is the last line of defense for America 's survival – and the front line of offense to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Under God .
We 've organized an invitation-only Black Robe Summit Meeting at the geographic center of the nation for mid-April .
If you want more information for yourself or your pastor , contact me at [ email protected ] .

This week, WND's David Kupelian republished a sobering article titled "Google's stealth plan to defeat Trump in November," describing the internet giant's awesome power to manipulate "swing" voters through control of the information they receive from search requests. Google's potential for propaganda-based election fraud in 2020 is staggering.
However, the Christian church has its own Bible-based information control system that can not only offer a truthful perspective on the issues to vast numbers of potential American voters, but can openly, ethically and legally urge them to vote their values. That information system is her pulpits, which have been largely silent on "political matters" for far too long.
I'm writing this article in my dual role as a constitutional law attorney and a long-time member of the Black Robe Regiment – the informal network of modern Christian clergy who follow the example of our many black-robed predecessors, pastors who physically led troops in the Revolutionary War for Independence in the generation of the founders. The British army so feared the militias led by these clergymen that they named us the Black Robe Regiment. Today a growing number of us are honored to claim that heritage and to work together to rebuild its ranks for the cause of Christ in this dark hour of need.
The weapons of today's "black-robed" clergymen are not physical (yet, thankfully) but are "mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God" (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). What exalts itself against the knowledge of God in our generation is God-denying Marxism – the same enemy faced by our country in World War II, when the form of Marxism was called "National Socialism," and in its aftermath, when the Marxist enemy marched under the banner of "Soviet Communism."
Today's enemy eschews both labels in favor of the terms "progressive," and "democratic socialist." They have abandoned both the swastika and the hammer and sickle in favor of the six-color rainbow flag, but their agenda remains the same: the destruction of Judeo-Christian civilization and establishment of a global Marxist order on the ashes.
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The Black Robe Regiment does not fight on behalf of any man, but on behalf of the King of Kings. Our label is not "conservative" or "Republican" but "Blood-Bought Servants of the Lord of Hosts."
The authority we embrace to steer the nation back to biblical values has nothing to do with any decrees of the Supreme Court, the statutes of the Congress or the executive orders of a president. Our authority is the same Bible on which the founders built the framework for our government of delegated power – it precedes and supersedes the government, flowing from the law above the law.
We don't seek or need a "theocracy" because our founders bequeathed to us the world's first non-sectarian but theistic "secular" order: a constitutional republic designed to be dependent on Christian civic stewardship to survive.
Are we then acting in defiance of the law? Absolutely not. The human law of our land as it relates to our nation's relationship to the God of the Bible rests firmly on His solid rock of sovereignty. That foundation was recognized (not established) by the Supreme Court in Church of the Holy Trinity v. the United States – not in a minor footnote, but in 27 paragraphs of documentation in the ruling itself.
Yes, Marxist agents in our government from Woodrow Wilson to Barack Obama have worked to disenfranchise the church over the past century, but their machinations cannot invalidate the law above the law, nor the history of our national obedience to it. They can only spin the false narrative that "separation of church and state" means government hostility to God.
But our currency bears witness of the truth: "In God We Trust" is not just our national motto, it is the ultimate presupposition of our law and culture. Rejection of God is UN-AMERICAN lawlessness. We can and do tolerate atheism because freedom of thought is a God-given right, but we of the Black Robe Regiment do not grant it legitimacy as a premise of any laws or policies, and we recognize our duty to reorient our courts and legislatures to the God-honoring "ordered liberty" we inherited from the founders.
If you doubt the truth I espouse herein or bristle or blanch at the notion of Christian civil stewardship, then do a simple search on the topic of "election sermons" and educate yourself about the concept of "secularism" as it was understood by the generations who established and built upon the foundations of American government and society.
If you are a Christian pastor, or a Bible-grounded leader of any stripe, chafing under the yoke of illegitimate restraints on your freedom of speech and worship, I invite you to join the Black Robe Regiment and our mobilization to overthrow Marxist tyranny in America – including all the things our nation's children are subjected to by the current Godless puppet-masters we've allowed to take the seats of power in all our institutions.
The Black Robe Regiment is the last line of defense for America's survival – and the front line of offense to restore her to legitimacy as One Nation Under God.
We've organized an invitation-only Black Robe Summit Meeting at the geographic center of the nation for mid-April. If you want more information for yourself or your pastor, contact me at [email protected].


wnd--2020-03-03--How the left is planning to steal your vote

At the birth of our nation 244 years ago , the Declaration of Independence rang the bell of freedom , with its reverberations heard around the world .
And there was a particular phrase in the Declaration that inaugurated what became known as the `` American Experiment . ''
This one defining expression stands out in sharp contradistinction to everything the world has ever known .
It is : `` That to secure these rights , Governments are instituted among Men , deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed '' ( emphasis added ) .
From the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hallmark of American freedom .
This is the foundation of the American Experiment – we get to choose our own rulers !
This was unheard of in recorded history .
Yes , there are some examples of republican forms of government – but the vote was reserved for the free citizen ( a comparatively small minority ) and in limited circumstances .
But this crown jewel of the American Experiment extended the rights of self-government to all citizens – rich or poor .
To our shame , we must admit this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of blacks and women were fully secured .
So , we Americans get to choose our own rulers .
Or do we ?
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Having lost a crucial presidential election , for the first time in American history the losing party refuses to accept the election outcome .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , infantile obstruction and false accusations ( including the impeachment efforts ) have been little more than systematic attempts to overturn the election outcome .
And these are just the first fruits .
Today , the political left in America , which has never been terribly enamored with the idea of individual liberties – except of course their own – is planning to steal your vote .
Like the fascists of Europe in the 1930s , if they ca n't legitimately win an election , they will purloin it by other means .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tactics in this regard : • Attack the Electoral College .
The Electoral College was included in the U.S. Constitution to make sure the votes of all Americans are counted – not just those from the most populous states .
The left today is calling for the abolition of the Electoral College by any means – fair or foul .
• Degrade the integrity of voter registrations .
In this case , everything from automatic voter registration to same-day registration and voting ( without any verification ) to the failure to keep the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the waters , to degrade the integrity of the voter rolls , and to enable illegal voter registration and voting .
• Manipulation of the election ballot .
Here the problems range from `` ranked choice '' name presentation on the ballot to confusing language – all designed to favor one candidate over another and to confuse young and elderly voters .
• Corrupt recounts .
The state of Florida is a great example of criminal corruption in the recount process , with Broward and Palm Beach counties being ground zero .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials reactivated ballots disqualified by law and discarded other legitimate ones to change the election outcome .
These two counties also were prime suspects in the hotly contested 2000 election – when the phrase `` hanging chad '' entered the cultural lexicon .
• Ballot harvesting .
This is the process of having union members and other partisan volunteers go house to house looking for absentee ballots that were never returned .
Their efforts in California , Arizona and North Carolina were very productive in 2016 , where the election results were overturned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ located ballots .
In California alone 250,000 ballots were `` discovered '' in 2016 .
All these efforts comprise a coordinated effort to steal the vote – to reject the will of `` we the people '' and to ensure the election of left-wing candidates .
And in one respect these things are not surprising .
When there is no commitment to truth , there is no commitment to freedom .
The holy grail becomes the acquisition of power by whatever means necessary .
So here we are .
While the hallmark of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our own rulers , others are committed to steal , kill and destroy that freedom by any means – all in pursuit of their fevered vision of a socialist utopia .
We must stand and defend that freedom , recognizing that more than election outcomes are at risk .
The rule of law and the American Experiment itself is at risk .

At the birth of our nation 244 years ago, the Declaration of Independence rang the bell of freedom, with its reverberations heard around the world. And there was a particular phrase in the Declaration that inaugurated what became known as the "American Experiment."
This one defining expression stands out in sharp contradistinction to everything the world has ever known. It is: "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" (emphasis added).
From the consent of the governed. This is the hallmark of American freedom. This is the foundation of the American Experiment – we get to choose our own rulers! This was unheard of in recorded history. Yes, there are some examples of republican forms of government – but the vote was reserved for the free citizen (a comparatively small minority) and in limited circumstances.
But this crown jewel of the American Experiment extended the rights of self-government to all citizens – rich or poor. To our shame, we must admit this was not universally so, until the rights of blacks and women were fully secured.
So, we Americans get to choose our own rulers. Or do we?
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Alarmingly, the progressive left in America stands in open rebellion against this seminal freedom of choosing our political leaders through fair and free elections. Having lost a crucial presidential election, for the first time in American history the losing party refuses to accept the election outcome.
The last three years of fake news, infantile obstruction and false accusations (including the impeachment efforts) have been little more than systematic attempts to overturn the election outcome. And these are just the first fruits.
Today, the political left in America, which has never been terribly enamored with the idea of individual liberties – except of course their own – is planning to steal your vote. Like the fascists of Europe in the 1930s, if they can't legitimately win an election, they will purloin it by other means.
What follows is a list of left-wing tactics in this regard:
Attack the Electoral College. The Electoral College was included in the U.S. Constitution to make sure the votes of all Americans are counted – not just those from the most populous states. The left today is calling for the abolition of the Electoral College by any means – fair or foul.
The Electoral College was included in the U.S. Constitution to make sure the votes of all Americans are counted – not just those from the most populous states. The left today is calling for the abolition of the Electoral College by any means – fair or foul. Degrade the integrity of voter registrations. In this case, everything from automatic voter registration to same-day registration and voting (without any verification) to the failure to keep the voter rolls clean are designed to muddy the waters, to degrade the integrity of the voter rolls, and to enable illegal voter registration and voting.
In this case, everything from automatic voter registration to same-day registration and voting (without any verification) to the failure to keep the voter rolls clean are designed to muddy the waters, to degrade the integrity of the voter rolls, and to enable illegal voter registration and voting. Manipulation of the election ballot. Here the problems range from "ranked choice" name presentation on the ballot to confusing language – all designed to favor one candidate over another and to confuse young and elderly voters.
Here the problems range from "ranked choice" name presentation on the ballot to confusing language – all designed to favor one candidate over another and to confuse young and elderly voters. Corrupt recounts. The state of Florida is a great example of criminal corruption in the recount process, with Broward and Palm Beach counties being ground zero. In close elections requiring recounts, local election officials reactivated ballots disqualified by law and discarded other legitimate ones to change the election outcome. These two counties also were prime suspects in the hotly contested 2000 election – when the phrase "hanging chad" entered the cultural lexicon.
The state of Florida is a great example of criminal corruption in the recount process, with Broward and Palm Beach counties being ground zero. In close elections requiring recounts, local election officials reactivated ballots disqualified by law and discarded other legitimate ones to change the election outcome. These two counties also were prime suspects in the hotly contested 2000 election – when the phrase "hanging chad" entered the cultural lexicon. Ballot harvesting. This is the process of having union members and other partisan volunteers go house to house looking for absentee ballots that were never returned. Their efforts in California, Arizona and North Carolina were very productive in 2016, where the election results were overturned in multiple congressional districts by the newly located ballots. In California alone 250,000 ballots were "discovered" in 2016.
All these efforts comprise a coordinated effort to steal the vote – to reject the will of "we the people" and to ensure the election of left-wing candidates. And in one respect these things are not surprising. When there is no commitment to truth, there is no commitment to freedom. The holy grail becomes the acquisition of power by whatever means necessary.
So here we are. While the hallmark of America's freedom is that we elect our own rulers, others are committed to steal, kill and destroy that freedom by any means – all in pursuit of their fevered vision of a socialist utopia. We must stand and defend that freedom, recognizing that more than election outcomes are at risk. The rule of law and the American Experiment itself is at risk.


wnd--2020-03-03--Is coronavirus an end-time biblical plague?

Does the book of Revelation predict the coronavirus ?
Is it one of the prophesied , end-time plagues ?
If so , does that mean that this is just a harbinger of much worse things to come ?
There is no denying the seriousness of the virus .
As Bill Gates noted in the New England Journal of Medicine on Feb. 28 , `` In the past week , COVID-19 has started behaving a lot like the once-in-a-century pathogen we 've been worried about . ''
And even at this early stage , `` COVID-19 has already caused 10 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acute respiratory syndrome ] in a quarter of the time . ''
And evangelical commentator Michael Snyder included the coronavirus in his `` list of 10 plagues that are hitting our planet simultaneously . ''
The `` plagues '' were : 1 ) Armies Of Locusts ; 2 ) Extremely Bizarre Weather Patterns ; 3 ) Unprecedented Flooding ; 4 ) Major Earthquakes ; 5 ) Unusual Volcanic Eruptions ; 6 ) The Coronavirus ; 7 ) The African Swine Fever ; 8 ) The H1N1 Swine Flu ; 9 ) The H5N1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bird Flu .
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Al Mohler noted , `` We are also reminded of Revelation 6:7-8 in which we read , 'When he opened the fourth seal , I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying , `` Come and see . ''
So I looked and behold a pale horse , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was Death and Hades followed with him . '
That fourth horseman has often been associated with plague , with illness , with a violent death by means of this kind of disease , which we now identify primarily with deadly viruses spreading across the human population . ''
But neither Mohler nor Snyder are suggesting that the virus is one of the final plagues of Revelation .
And Gates is certainly not thinking in these terms .
To the contrary , the fact that Gates can describe COVID-19 as a `` once-in-a-century @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an apocalyptic plague , no matter how deadly it may be .
As underscored by Robert Bartholomew in Psychology Today , `` The Chinese Coronavirus Is Not the Zombie Apocalypse . ''
He wrote , `` I am not downplaying the seriousness of the new coronavirus that has been spreading around the world .
People are dying and every death is a tragedy .
But it is not the end of civilization as we know it – contrary to some media outlets , which risk causing undue alarm and panic . ''
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Revelation does , indeed , describe a series of terrifying , end-time plagues , those plagues will mark the end of civilization as we know it , along with the ushering in of a glorious new age .
Again , I 'm not minimizing the serious of the virus .
And , certainly , `` every death is a tragedy . ''
In fact , as I write these words , I 'm returning home from Australia via Hong Kong .
And I passed through Hong Kong just a few days ago on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of people at the airport in Hong Kong were wearing masks , as was the entire crew during the whole flight .
And before you passed through airport security , a wand was held near your forehead to check for fever .
So , again , I recognize the seriousness of this virus .
But we minimize the intensity of end-time biblical prophecy by imagining this deadly virus to be an apocalyptic plague .
More importantly , we forget that biblical judgments are connected with clear words of warning .
`` Judgment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let sin destroy you !
Turn to God for mercy ! ''
I did not hear such warnings in the months leading up to COVID-19 .
Of course , Christian leaders have been sounding warnings like this for centuries , as did biblical prophets in the centuries before them .
But I personally believe that , as we approach the end of the age , the warnings will become much clearer , calling for specific change in light of specific prophecies , as opposed to a virus just popping up out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are many biblical scholars who do not interpret Revelation in this way at all .
In their minds , many of the events of the book already took place , described in the highly graphic language called `` apocalyptic . ''
Others would argue that most of the events are yet future , but they are cloaked in symbolism and should not be taken literally .
My own understanding is that there will be massive upheaval before the end of the world , in the midst of which there will also be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , what is clear to me is that we should not view the coronavirus as a prophesied , end-time plague .
Instead , we should view it in the same way we have viewed many other epidemics and pandemics in world history .
They are tragic reminders of the broken state of our world and of the frailty of our race .
And while doing all we can to prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 , we should pray for the mercy of God .
The final shaking will be far more @ @ @ @

Does the book of Revelation predict the coronavirus? Is it one of the prophesied, end-time plagues? If so, does that mean that this is just a harbinger of much worse things to come?
There is no denying the seriousness of the virus.
As Bill Gates noted in the New England Journal of Medicine on Feb. 28, "In the past week, COVID-19 has started behaving a lot like the once-in-a-century pathogen we've been worried about." And even at this early stage, "COVID-19 has already caused 10 times as many cases as SARS [severe acute respiratory syndrome] in a quarter of the time."
And evangelical commentator Michael Snyder included the coronavirus in his "list of 10 plagues that are hitting our planet simultaneously."
The "plagues" were: 1) Armies Of Locusts; 2) Extremely Bizarre Weather Patterns; 3) Unprecedented Flooding; 4) Major Earthquakes; 5) Unusual Volcanic Eruptions; 6) The Coronavirus; 7) The African Swine Fever; 8) The H1N1 Swine Flu; 9) The H5N1 Bird Flu; 10) The H5N8 Bird Flu.
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Does that suggest, then, that COVID-19 is one of the end-time judgments described in Revelation?
Al Mohler noted, "We are also reminded of Revelation 6:7-8 in which we read, 'When he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, "Come and see." So I looked and behold a pale horse, and the name of him who sat on it was Death and Hades followed with him.' That fourth horseman has often been associated with plague, with illness, with a violent death by means of this kind of disease, which we now identify primarily with deadly viruses spreading across the human population."
But neither Mohler nor Snyder are suggesting that the virus is one of the final plagues of Revelation. And Gates is certainly not thinking in these terms.
To the contrary, the fact that Gates can describe COVID-19 as a "once-in-a-century pathogen" indicates that it is hardly an apocalyptic plague, no matter how deadly it may be.
As underscored by Robert Bartholomew in Psychology Today, "The Chinese Coronavirus Is Not the Zombie Apocalypse."
He wrote, "I am not downplaying the seriousness of the new coronavirus that has been spreading around the world. People are dying and every death is a tragedy. But it is not the end of civilization as we know it – contrary to some media outlets, which risk causing undue alarm and panic."
In stark contrast, if the book of Revelation does, indeed, describe a series of terrifying, end-time plagues, those plagues will mark the end of civilization as we know it, along with the ushering in of a glorious new age.
Again, I'm not minimizing the serious of the virus. And, certainly, "every death is a tragedy."
In fact, as I write these words, I'm returning home from Australia via Hong Kong. And I passed through Hong Kong just a few days ago on the way to Australia.
The vast majority of people at the airport in Hong Kong were wearing masks, as was the entire crew during the whole flight. And before you passed through airport security, a wand was held near your forehead to check for fever.
So, again, I recognize the seriousness of this virus. But we minimize the intensity of end-time biblical prophecy by imagining this deadly virus to be an apocalyptic plague.
More importantly, we forget that biblical judgments are connected with clear words of warning.
"Judgment is coming! Repent! Don't let sin destroy you! Turn to God for mercy!"
I did not hear such warnings in the months leading up to COVID-19.
Of course, Christian leaders have been sounding warnings like this for centuries, as did biblical prophets in the centuries before them.
But I personally believe that, as we approach the end of the age, the warnings will become much clearer, calling for specific change in light of specific prophecies, as opposed to a virus just popping up out of the blue.
To be sure, there are many biblical scholars who do not interpret Revelation in this way at all. In their minds, many of the events of the book already took place, described in the highly graphic language called "apocalyptic."
Others would argue that most of the events are yet future, but they are cloaked in symbolism and should not be taken literally.
My own understanding is that there will be massive upheaval before the end of the world, in the midst of which there will also be a mighty spiritual outpouring.
But either way, what is clear to me is that we should not view the coronavirus as a prophesied, end-time plague.
Instead, we should view it in the same way we have viewed many other epidemics and pandemics in world history. They are tragic reminders of the broken state of our world and of the frailty of our race. And while doing all we can to prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19, we should pray for the mercy of God.
The final shaking will be far more intense than this.


wnd--2020-03-02--How do I discover the guy or girl I'm to marry?

`` Hmm … is he/she the one ? ''
might be the most pondered thought in America .
Songs like `` Have n't Met You Yet '' by Michael Bublé or `` I Know You 're Out There Somewhere '' by the Moody Blues bring hope , but then it 's back to facing the mirror and wondering if and when that day will come .
Also , secretly watching shows like `` The Bachelor '' or `` The Bachelorette '' may enhance fantasies , but then consciences are pricked watching participants cheapen themselves as the guilty think , `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into that again . ''
Pew Research just released findings on the dangers of dating apps , which are increasingly seen as an avenue for finding one 's `` soul mate . ''
Of users surveyed , 35 % say they 've been sent sexually explicit messages or images they did n't ask for ; 28 % have been called offensive names ; 37 % of online dating users say someone continued contacting them after being told to stop ; and , threats of physical harm are a brutal reality , especially for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I am a man of God/cultural commentator and not a dating/relationship coach , but I 'm here to tell you that the commentaries and podcasts this week and next week are going to help you immensely if you approach them with a humble and obedient heart .
`` Stay tuned '' and stick with me for a transformative experience .
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From 50 years of ministry experience interacting with thousands who are single , I hope I can help you navigate through this area and avoid heartbreak and failure .
I 'll share this in two installments so you have sufficient time for reflection and conversation with other like-minded singles .
Part 2 comes next week , and you 'll derive maximum benefit by reading both and listening to the podcasts .
Also to be upfront with you , this is a biblically informed presentation , not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ King Solomon , considered one of history 's wisest individuals , compiled a book of life-transforming proverbs .
A favorite of mine that shaped me on a pathway to success , peace and prosperity is this pearl of wisdom : `` He who walks with wise men will be wise , but a companion of fools will be destroyed '' ( Proverbs 13:20 ) .
To make a great burrito , you need the right ingredients .
The same goes for successful people .
It 's essential to hang with the right friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spirit , soul and body ) ; cultivate good habits and discover and develop your God-given gifts .
It 's critical you understand three maxims of life .
For decades I 've encouraged people to post these on their mirror or refrigerator to help them stay focused .
Someone once said `` Life is a combination of amnesia and déjà vu , '' so its smart to remind yourself of what 's really important .
There are dangers on the road ahead , and you need to be `` street smart '' as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Good Book tells us , `` There is a way that seems right to a man , but it 's end is the way of death '' ( Proverbs 14:12 ) .
We live in a time described in the Bible where `` everyone did what was right in his own eyes '' ( Judges 21:25 ) .
Deception and seduction abound .
Attractive , affluent and articulate `` cool '' celebrities , high-profile athletes and politicians lead millions from truth onto paths of compromise , ending in confusion , regret and destruction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be you !
If you are single , I invite you to join scores boldly declaring `` Jesus is my Lord ! ''
and making `` The Great Renunciation . ''
These spiritual revolutionaries are radical and completely serious .
Just days ago the new heavyweight boxing world champion , 6-foot-9 , 254 lbs .
Tyson Fury , declared to the world immediately after his win : `` Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior ! ''
They 're unashamedly embracing biblical patterns with God 's rewards as opposed to cultural practices with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justin Bieber spoke frankly for the first time about his near-death experience in his just released documentary , `` Justin Bieber : Sessions . ''
Seduced into smoking marijuana at a time when legalization is pushed , along with heroin and meth , led to dependency on `` everything '' where he `` felt like I was dying .
… My security would come into my room at night to check my pulse .
People do n't know how serious it got .
It was legit crazy scary .
I was waking up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing I was doing was popping pills and smoking a blunt and starting my day .
It just got scary . ''
Thank God Justin engaged in much-needed renunciation as he was beginning to `` crash and burn . ''
He was able to recalibrate his life under God 's guidance and godly friends .
Soon thereafter , just as God brought the woman to the man in Genesis , He provided the world famous artist with his beautiful and virtuous wife .
`` With eyes wide open to the mercies of God @ @ @ @ @ @ @ act of intelligent worship , to give God your bodies , as a living sacrifice , consecrated to Him and acceptable by Him .
Do n't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold , but let God remake you so that your whole attitude of mind is changed .
Thus you will prove in practice that the will of God is good , acceptable to Him and perfect '' ( Romans 12:1-2 ) .
Following a healthy renunciation of ideas and involvements leading to potentially destructive practices comes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Great Renunciation '' comes first – you make a quality decision not to allow the values , standards and trends of society to be the basis for your decisions in life .
Then you embrace The `` Great Affirmation . ''
You make that same quality decision to commit your life to Christ and unreservedly embrace God 's playbook of precepts and principles for all areas of your life .
God 's plan encompasses the person with whom you 're to spend your life in marriage centered in His will and your divinely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the most influential and iconic leaders in all of Christendom .
The turning point in his life came when as a student he placed his Bible on a tree stump , renounced doubt and unbelief , then affirmed to God that while he did n't understand it all , he would receive it by faith and obey all it reveals .
Billy went on to change the world .
When the girl he was convinced he would marry turned him down ( `` I felt as if the stars had fallen from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a tailspin but continued trusting and serving God .
By pleasing God and persevering , the Good Shepherd soon steered a beautiful young lady into his life .
Billy eventually proposed to Ruth after asking her parents for permission to marry .
They celebrated over 60 years of covenant marriage .
The very day I finished the first draft of this article , I received an email from Prager University , which has over 1 billion views of their five-minute videos addressing relevant issues from a biblical and historical worldview .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a topic extremely needed today : `` Dating : Do n't Waste Your Time . ''
The title was provocative , but it was n't about disregarding the practice of dating but that it be purposeful , not following current worldly trends .
It reinforced what I 'm putting before you to renounce conformity to cultural standards that are selfish , sexual and siphon off valuable time .
Here 's the deal : Jean Paul Getty was one of America 's richest men , married and divorced five times , who finally said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wealth for one happy marriage . ''
If you 'll let the Good Shepherd guide you as you renounce the unscriptural practices of the world and affirm His life-changing plan , watch how He 'll help you with this most important area of your life .

"Hmm … is he/she the one?" might be the most pondered thought in America.
Songs like "Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Bublé or "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" by the Moody Blues bring hope, but then it's back to facing the mirror and wondering if and when that day will come. Also, secretly watching shows like "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette" may enhance fantasies, but then consciences are pricked watching participants cheapen themselves as the guilty think, "I'm never going to get sucked into that again."
Pew Research just released findings on the dangers of dating apps, which are increasingly seen as an avenue for finding one's "soul mate." Of users surveyed, 35% say they've been sent sexually explicit messages or images they didn't ask for; 28% have been called offensive names; 37% of online dating users say someone continued contacting them after being told to stop; and, threats of physical harm are a brutal reality, especially for younger women (18 to 34).
I am a man of God/cultural commentator and not a dating/relationship coach, but I'm here to tell you that the commentaries and podcasts this week and next week are going to help you immensely if you approach them with a humble and obedient heart. "Stay tuned" and stick with me for a transformative experience.
The most important decision
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The most important decision you'll ever make in your life outside of your commitment to Christ is your choice of a life partner. From 50 years of ministry experience interacting with thousands who are single, I hope I can help you navigate through this area and avoid heartbreak and failure.
I'll share this in two installments so you have sufficient time for reflection and conversation with other like-minded singles. Part 2 comes next week, and you'll derive maximum benefit by reading both and listening to the podcasts. Also to be upfront with you, this is a biblically informed presentation, not a pop-culture perspective.
Proverbs and maxims mold lives
In 900 B.C., King Solomon, considered one of history's wisest individuals, compiled a book of life-transforming proverbs. A favorite of mine that shaped me on a pathway to success, peace and prosperity is this pearl of wisdom: "He who walks with wise men will be wise, but a companion of fools will be destroyed" (Proverbs 13:20).
To make a great burrito, you need the right ingredients. The same goes for successful people. It's essential to hang with the right friends; focus on the whole person (spirit, soul and body); cultivate good habits and discover and develop your God-given gifts.
It's critical you understand three maxims of life. For decades I've encouraged people to post these on their mirror or refrigerator to help them stay focused. Someone once said "Life is a combination of amnesia and déjà vu," so its smart to remind yourself of what's really important.
Life is a series of choices.
Choices have consequences.
Choices determine destiny.
There are dangers on the road ahead, and you need to be "street smart" as to what's going down. The Good Book tells us, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but it's end is the way of death" (Proverbs 14:12).
We live in a time described in the Bible where "everyone did what was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25). Deception and seduction abound.
Attractive, affluent and articulate "cool" celebrities, high-profile athletes and politicians lead millions from truth onto paths of compromise, ending in confusion, regret and destruction. You don't want that to be you!
The Great Renunciation
If you are single, I invite you to join scores boldly declaring "Jesus is my Lord!" and making "The Great Renunciation." These spiritual revolutionaries are radical and completely serious. Just days ago the new heavyweight boxing world champion, 6-foot-9, 254 lbs. Tyson Fury, declared to the world immediately after his win: "Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior!"
They're unashamedly embracing biblical patterns with God's rewards as opposed to cultural practices with all their fallout.
Twenty-five-year-old pop star Justin Bieber spoke frankly for the first time about his near-death experience in his just released documentary, "Justin Bieber: Sessions." Seduced into smoking marijuana at a time when legalization is pushed, along with heroin and meth, led to dependency on "everything" where he "felt like I was dying. … My security would come into my room at night to check my pulse. People don't know how serious it got. It was legit crazy scary. I was waking up in the morning, and the first thing I was doing was popping pills and smoking a blunt and starting my day. It just got scary."
Thank God Justin engaged in much-needed renunciation as he was beginning to "crash and burn." He was able to recalibrate his life under God's guidance and godly friends. Soon thereafter, just as God brought the woman to the man in Genesis, He provided the world famous artist with his beautiful and virtuous wife.
The Great Affirmation
"With eyes wide open to the mercies of God, I beg you, as an act of intelligent worship, to give God your bodies, as a living sacrifice, consecrated to Him and acceptable by Him. Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold, but let God remake you so that your whole attitude of mind is changed. Thus you will prove in practice that the will of God is good, acceptable to Him and perfect" (Romans 12:1-2).
Following a healthy renunciation of ideas and involvements leading to potentially destructive practices comes the positive step of affirmation.
The "Great Renunciation" comes first – you make a quality decision not to allow the values, standards and trends of society to be the basis for your decisions in life.
Then you embrace The "Great Affirmation." You make that same quality decision to commit your life to Christ and unreservedly embrace God's playbook of precepts and principles for all areas of your life.
The person I'm to marry
God's plan encompasses the person with whom you're to spend your life in marriage centered in His will and your divinely inspired desire.
Billy Graham remains one of the most influential and iconic leaders in all of Christendom. The turning point in his life came when as a student he placed his Bible on a tree stump, renounced doubt and unbelief, then affirmed to God that while he didn't understand it all, he would receive it by faith and obey all it reveals.
Billy went on to change the world.
When the girl he was convinced he would marry turned him down ("I felt as if the stars had fallen from heaven") he didn't go into a tailspin but continued trusting and serving God. By pleasing God and persevering, the Good Shepherd soon steered a beautiful young lady into his life. Billy eventually proposed to Ruth after asking her parents for permission to marry. They celebrated over 60 years of covenant marriage.
Direction for Dating
The very day I finished the first draft of this article, I received an email from Prager University, which has over 1 billion views of their five-minute videos addressing relevant issues from a biblical and historical worldview. The title was confirmation that I was tackling a topic extremely needed today: "Dating: Don't Waste Your Time."
The title was provocative, but it wasn't about disregarding the practice of dating but that it be purposeful, not following current worldly trends. It reinforced what I'm putting before you to renounce conformity to cultural standards that are selfish, sexual and siphon off valuable time.
Here's the deal: Jean Paul Getty was one of America's richest men, married and divorced five times, who finally said, "I would give all my wealth for one happy marriage." If you'll let the Good Shepherd guide you as you renounce the unscriptural practices of the world and affirm His life-changing plan, watch how He'll help you with this most important area of your life.
Part 2 next week.