tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57743326775273581302024-03-12T16:27:46.804-07:00The Big RevealRDubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723413326263622612noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774332677527358130.post-78578507537146331042014-03-02T21:00:00.000-08:002014-03-02T21:36:09.950-08:00<h2 class="western">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">There will be Wars and rumors of Wars... <br />and
there will be Famines and Earthquakes</span></h2>
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Mathew 24: 6-8 {<i>Revised Standard
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<a href="http://biblehub.com/matthew/24-6.htm">6</a>"And
you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not
alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet. <a href="http://biblehub.com/matthew/24-7.htm">7</a>"For
nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and
there will be famines and earthquakes in various places: <u>8</u><span style="text-decoration: none;">
all this is but the beginning of the sufferings.”</span></div>
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know that many of these things have taken place in the past. You
would be hard pressed to find a time throughout history that there
wasn't wars and rumors of wars. Famines? I need someone to chime in
on this. There are parts of the US going through some severe droughts
but we aren't suffering from any famine. Is the US immune from
famine? Are all industrial nations immune from famine? I know there
have been numerous famines throughout the ages and some not so long
ago. There have been many famines just within the past century. But
within the last 30 years or so almost all famines have been in third
world countries and many of those due to severe drought wars or
revolutions. According to Wikipedia, there have been 3 famines in
this century alone and we are barely 14 years into it. One caused by
war and 2 caused by drought. According to worldhunger.org, poverty is
the principle cause of hunger and h</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">armful
economic systems are the principal cause of poverty and hunger. And
what is more harmful to economic systems than war and drought?</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">I
live in Oklahoma where once upon a time earthquakes were pretty much
unheard of... at least earthquakes of any size or frequency. But here
lately more, and more powerful earthquakes have been happening with
an alarming frequency. There are all kinds of different explanations
as to why this is happening but in my opinion it is due to “fracking”
or hydraulic fractal drilling. This is where they use <i><b>powerful </b></i>hydraulic</span><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> pressure to <i><b>fracture </b></i>the</span></span><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">
shale under the earth so that natural gas can be more easily
harvested by the oil and gas industry. The earth's crust may be quite
thick, but I believe it is much more fragile than most people would
expect. After all, a well placed blow with a sledge hammer can split
a huge boulder.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This is the 2.5+ magnitude earthquakes just for today on the USGS website!</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Take the egg for example. Its shell can withstand a
huge amount of pressure if applied to its entire shell, but apply the
pressure to a single point and what happens? You crack the egg. We
are living on an egg shell. And due to gravity and the volatile
molten rock beneath the earth's crust it is under a <i><b>tremendous</b></i> amount
of pressure. If you weaken the earth's crust in the right place at
the right time in just the right way... who is to say what might
happen? One thing is for sure as far as I am concerned,</span></span><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span>fracking to
extract natural gas from under the earth</span></span> can lead to
more frequent and more powerful earthquakes. Anyone who doesn't believe
this or who believes the so called <i><b>independent experts</b></i> who have said
it is due to natural causes doesn't live around fracking or is
extremely gullible.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I
have only touched on a few of the portents mentioned in the Bible
which foretell of some nasty events to transpire. Whether you believe or
not makes no difference to whether these events will occur or not. It only makes a
difference to the destination of your life force when the end does
come whether it be your end or the end times. If we do
witness the tribulation in our lifetime wouldn't it be much better to
be prepared? I will leave you to ponder that for a while.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Of
course I need to add that this is all my own opinion and speculation
for the most part just so some big oil industry or someone else
doesn't come along and try to sue me for slander or some such. I have
half a mind to eliminate this clause just so they would and it would
bring more attention to this issue. But these things, the earthquakes
and such not the fracking, have been foretold now haven't they? I
welcome your comments and opinions as always.</span></span></div>
RDubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723413326263622612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774332677527358130.post-5267995541322034012014-02-27T21:59:00.003-08:002014-03-04T10:31:15.675-08:00<h2 style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Separation of Church and State Round 2 </b></h2>
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Let's approach this next topic in three
phases because it's way to complicated to dive right in and lump
everything together all at once. First we will address the Church's
view of homosexuality and the role the Church has played in the lives
of these individuals in biblical times. Secondly we shall touch on
the issue of the separation of Church and State. Finally, I will put
it all together and share my views of one particular issue regarding
the interference of the Church by the State and some possible
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Homosexuality is nothing new. It occurs
back in time further than I care to imagine. There is more than one
mention of it in the Bible. In fact the Bible is where we get the
word referring to anal and oral sex, sodomy and the individuals
committing these and other perverted sexual acts, sodomites. The word
sodomy was derived from Sodom, one of the two cities God had
destroyed because he had deemed the inhabitants to have been
perverted far beyond redemption. If you don't recall the story, maybe
you should revisit or visit it if you have never done so the Book of
Genesis. To make a long story short, people were having sex in all
manners including men with men, women with women and group orgies
throughout the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah... not too terribly
different from the way things are today, only it was done more openly
like in public places and in the streets. Therefore, God caused fire
and brimstone to rain down upon the two cities of Sodom and Gomorrah,
destroying them both.<br />
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So this is what is used to define the
Church's stance on homosexuality and other perverted sexual acts.
These acts are spelled out in Leviticus. Specifically regarding
homosexual men (Which of course silently implies gay women as well.)
in Leviticus 18:22 for our purposes “Thou shalt not lie with a man
as with a woman. It is an abomination!” Even if you don't believe
in the Bible, it is the greatest piece of literature known to man and
the best ethical and moral guide in the world. It is also where most
of our laws have been derived from. Back in the days of Moses people
were stoned to death for breaking these laws. Sexual perversion is
such a strong force, I can understand how and why it perpetuates and
grows. This is exactly why people are suppose to inure themselves in
the Word of God. The Word of God protects people from these perverted
carnal desires. There is so much to homosexuality that I will not
delve too deeply into it here but will devote a post solely to it.
Suffice it to say that homosexuality is NOT OK in the eyes of God and
therefore should NEVER be accepted by the Church. Nor should the
Church be Forced to accept it, which is the main point of this
post.<br />
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But for now, let's discuss the issue of
separation of Church and State. Back when this law was implemented,
it was deemed necessary due to the Church's strength and influence in
regards to the government and it effecting the policies of such. And
there were many who disagreed with the Church's views and therefore
pushed to have this law enacted. It was probably a good thing to have
done this because ANY entity that grows to strong can become corrupt.
As they say, absolute power corrupts absolutely. This is another
issue which I will need to devote to it's own post, in fact more than
likely several posts. I have already touched on this in a previous
post. So I shall leave this alone for now and jump right to my
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To an extent, I agree with the
separation of Church and State. But that should also be a two way
street. The government should not be able to dictate how a legitimate
church worships, their beliefs or traditions. There is absolutely no
way on God's green earth the government should be allowed to FORCE
churches to perform GAY marriages. To do so is sacrilegious to a
fault. I don't care if gays get married at the courthouse, but don't
try to force the Church to give them a formal ceremonial wedding.
That goes against everything that's Holy. Once again refer to
Leviticus 18:22. If I were a preacher or pastor or whatever type of
church leader they would have to prosecute me before I would EVER
perform a gay marriage. This is why I elaborated on the Church's view
on homosexuality at the beginning of this post. I have already heard
one pastor/preacher declare that he would perform gay marriages. HOW
CAN HE DO SUCH A THING knowing what the Bible says regarding the gay
lifestyle? I was completely blown away when I heard him say that!
This is where pastors, preachers, ministers, churches, Christians and
anyone who believes in God and the good book need to discover a spine
and STAND UP AND BE COUNTED! This is an issue that I and quite
passionate about and will definitely be revisiting at a later date.</div>
RDubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723413326263622612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774332677527358130.post-34678453179191538302014-02-27T08:16:00.001-08:002014-02-27T08:16:26.845-08:00I know I said I would be posting a current even mind bender last evening, but as I started writing it, I soon realized I wanted to delve a little deeper than I had originally planned. I'm hoping to have it published by tonight.RDubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723413326263622612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774332677527358130.post-1356610935548777672014-02-26T03:17:00.001-08:002014-02-26T03:17:52.599-08:00Woah buddy! Current events people! I have my next subject! I will get on it this evening if I have time. Freedom of religion in regards to homosexuality! Don't miss out on this one! Woah buddy!RDubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723413326263622612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774332677527358130.post-24484601331230669112014-02-25T22:26:00.000-08:002014-02-27T22:01:15.746-08:00<h2>
<b><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Separation of Church and State Round 1 </span></b></b></h2>
And now off we go to the races!<br />
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I live in central Oklahoma and there is a serious yet stupid controversy centered around the issue of separation of Church and State that has found its way onto the national news scene. I'm sure that the vast majority of you have heard about it. It is after all old news by this time, but nonetheless relevant from now until the end of time.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpu9QyvKzAU_joigH9kiYFrp6mozTPhZlkjggBfaghqdW2Z4r6qX8e3nV1RBmfzHIn1uZvScsQCw-8Ptl-5d6e_UmOe927saCLGfjRgcp9vq8XKirJ-WFOa3hSP7WmdjgMVTXtoYtRie4/s1600/ten-commandments-monument.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpu9QyvKzAU_joigH9kiYFrp6mozTPhZlkjggBfaghqdW2Z4r6qX8e3nV1RBmfzHIn1uZvScsQCw-8Ptl-5d6e_UmOe927saCLGfjRgcp9vq8XKirJ-WFOa3hSP7WmdjgMVTXtoYtRie4/s1600/ten-commandments-monument.jpg" height="135" width="200" /></a>There is a monument outside the Oklahoma State Capitol building that has been there since 2012. It is a symbol which has been the cornerstone of which the United States of America was built upon. It is a concept in which our very laws are based upon. It is the very essence of everything that is good, noble and moral in this entire world. It is a monument of the Ten Commandments!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gMH6QJy9cFlqwmwJ6rObBxiUyyBdqEwSCV3tJdOAnkh_vtpLaMp57GKWUB6gZoDKZNcdHrbF5A7QAvPovgzEiJfXWCPzISiwEDc6WN2MqsNMgqzt_DCIntnrbFOtRjlUS7CdIO2C2HU/s1600/satanic+monument+proposed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gMH6QJy9cFlqwmwJ6rObBxiUyyBdqEwSCV3tJdOAnkh_vtpLaMp57GKWUB6gZoDKZNcdHrbF5A7QAvPovgzEiJfXWCPzISiwEDc6WN2MqsNMgqzt_DCIntnrbFOtRjlUS7CdIO2C2HU/s1600/satanic+monument+proposed.jpg" height="118" width="200" /></a>The ACLU, in its infinite wisdom, has filed a lawsuit against the state on behalf of satan's ilk who have inserted themselves into all walks of life these days asserting that it violates the separation of Church and State issue. So these Godless satanic cults now want to erect a satanic monument to stand beside the Ten Commandments monument. I will go into my feelings about the satanic culture at some later date. For now, I will focus on the issue at hand.<br />
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The way I see it is things have really gotten out of hand with this separation of Church and State issue. Here's the deal people! The United States was founded by God fearing people. When the Constitution was penned and the issue of the separation of Church and State was addressed, they were referring to God's Church! And the Christian religion! That's right people the forefathers who founded this country and stole it from the Native Americans were God fearing Christians!<br />
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Now that sounds pretty messed up these Christian people stealing the country from the natives, but I refer you to God's word where he had his chosen people kill entire bands of people and take their lands from them or even when he had another nation attack and enslave his chosen people. I'm not meaning to imply that God ordained this to happen. It was just the greed of the Europeans of the time that forged this country into the great nation it has become.<br />
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Back on point; The United States is a Christian country, founded upon Christian principles whose laws are based upon the Ten Commandments! Those of other faiths are more than welcome to live here and practice their own faith so long as it doesn't interfere with our basic principles. But once we start allowing outside faiths and what's much worse... satanists to dictate to us, it leaves every God fearing man, woman and child in this country open and vulnerable to attack from the powers and principalities of evil! And whether or not you want to believe it, these forces are steadily at work. They have been at work since long before man first walked this earth. And they shall be until our Savior delivers us from them! Make no mistake! The worst form of evil is that which is emulating good. That is to say, beware of wolves in sheep's clothing!<br />
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Worry not so much about the ignorant people playing at satanism, but worry more about the truly evil ones which you can not discern. This is where you need to turn to the Lord and pray for the power of discernment. For only through this power will you be able to recognize evil in its many forms. It sneaks up on you in the form of friends having a good time. It saturates your mind in the form of entertainment designed to twist your mind into thinking that God is nothing more than a character in a book and that the book is no more than a story told to children to make them behave. OH PEOPLE! Just wait! I have only just begun to open up a HUGE can of worms! This is barely scratching the surface of the journey I plan to take you on. Don't sweat my grammar! And don't try to pick my story apart for other reasons. Just take the point I'm making. I know when I end a sentence with a preposition. I also know I'm not the most intelligent person, and that I'm not the best writer and will tend to get things messed up a bit. And I could care less. I have much, much bigger fish to fry! So focus on the points I'm making whether you agree with me or not. That is why this blog is open to comments and other perspectives. I shall also invite other bloggers whose views parallel mine as well as those who clash with mine to post here from time to time. I take responsibility for my own words and will expect any guest bloggers to do the same.
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Thank you for bearing with me, and hang around to see where this leads.<br />
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RDub<br />
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RDubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723413326263622612noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774332677527358130.post-987889589944976302014-02-25T15:36:00.000-08:002014-02-25T16:04:51.904-08:00IntroductionI want to start off with a bit of an introduction of myself. I grew up in a typical small town in central Oklahoma in the 60's and 70's. I witnessed the integration and desegregation of society. I somehow survived excessive drug use of my teen years and early adulthood. I have been drug free for a very long time. I haven't been very concerned nor interested in the political nor religious realm for the majority of my life. However, I have always had my belief in God.
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As far as I have been concerned in the past, I didn't really care who was in office or what transpired in the political world... until things really started getting out of hand and entering the realm of outrageous and what I consider sacrilegious. So follow along with me as we explore some of the issues concerning our country.
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As we travel along on our journey, I would like it very much for anyone to submit what they consider to be issues of grave interest to my readers concerning our government, politics, religion and anything pertaining to these topics.
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Thank you for joining me on my trek through the sludgepits of our society. Let us examine the greed, stupidity and the abuse of power that runs rampant throughout our political system and society in general.RDubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17723413326263622612noreply@blogger.com0