February 2010 news from around the world
UPDATED DAILY with News from Bob’s assistants from around the world.
6 New Articles added on: 19 Feb 2010
“In this book we finally see where McLaren’s journey has taken him; it has taken him into outright, rank, unapologetic apostasy. He hates God. Period.” ♦ –A New Kind of Christianity–
“Brian McLaren’s latest book, A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith, is two steps forward in terms of clarity and ten steps backward in terms of orthodoxy. A New Kind of Christianity, more than any previous McLaren project, provides a forceful account of what the emergent leader believes and why.” ♦ –Christianity and McLarenism (1)–
“But then in the middle of the book there is a whole lot of bad cop, so much so that it is hard to really believe he thinks evangelical theology is anything other than oppressive barbarism. People who read Genesis in the traditional way have been “brainwashed.” The God of evangelicalism is the “dread cosmic dictator of the six-line Greco-Roman framework” (48). This deity—the one that saves sinners from the fall and punishes unbelievers in hell—“is an idol, a damnable idol” (65). We have a “tribal and violent God, a rather flattened view of Jesus, and a domesticated understanding of the gospel” (161). We worship an “ugly” God (102), McLaren explains, and our exclusivism makes him “want to cry, groan, or scream” (223).” ♦ –Christianity and McLarenism (2)–
“In the church environment I function, we handle Lent as a seasonto preach about Jesus and the meaning of Easter. I only recently discovered the specific use of spiritual disciplines and practices to prepare for participating in the biggest single event on the Christian calendar – celebrating Christ’s glorification on the cross.” ♦ –UNDERSTANDING THE SEASON OF LENT–
“God dreams new dreams. And the good news — you have a place in God’s dreams. He noticed you when He dreamed big about people and his creation. He wants to use you to make his dreams reality. You should report for duty at once.” ♦ –God dreamed about you!–
“A question often heard amongst Christians is “Where shall we go? We have nowhere to go. Our church has taken a wrong turn into contemplative spirituality. Sound biblical doctrines and teachings have been replaced by centering or contemplative prayer, labyrinth walks, deep silent meditation, and retraits. Shall we stay or shall we leave our church?”” ♦ –To stay put or not to stay put: That is the question–
Interesting on how the church history has formed.I found this article written called ‘Church History Timeline’ up to 1967
Link – http://defendchrist.org/churchhistory.html
“Defeating Islamic terrorism is not only definable and possible, but closer than ever before.” ♦ –Victory — How Quaint an Idea!–
“I wasn’t prepared for what I was about to hear the evening of November 3. My alma mater, Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, sponsored an Interreligious Symposium promoting some kind of “common ground” between Buddhism and Christianity. One would think if a Christian had an ounce of discernment, they would deduce that Christianity has nothing to do with Buddhism and such unions are playing with fire.” ♦ –When Students Are Left for the Wolves By Jan Markell–
“A not-so-funny thing happened on the way to the 21st century. In the late 20th century, certain leaders came out stating that we needed a “new way of doing church.” That old time religion wasn’t good enough. So in came new gimmicks replacing the solid gospel. We have seen the rise of the “seeker-sensitive” church movement that offends no one. The “religious left” has become more prominent promoting their social gospel. And then there is the Emergent Church (that also stresses the social gospel.).” ♦ –The Emergent Church Could Submerge Yours!–
“Fights over the Good Book in public schools have a long and ignoble history in the United States — from 19th century Bible Wars (when riots broke out over whose version of the Bible would be read in the morning) to current conflicts over Bible electives.” ♦ –Clashes over Bibles in school playing out in three states–
“”The West is concerned with human rights and the freedom of conscience and the freedom of worship,” notes Griffith. “And officially under the constitution, there’s supposed to be freedom of religion and freedom of worship in Russia. So any moves to do this certainly fly in the face of what the Russian constitution would say.”” ♦ –Evangelical Christians at risk from Russian government–
“Anyone with an e-mail account likely knows that police can peek inside it if they have a paper search warrant.” ♦ –Police want backdoor to Web users’ private data –
“Similar in effect to the erroneous “2035″ claim – the year the IPCC claimed that Himalayan glaciers were going to melt – in this instance we find that the IPCC has wrongly claimed that in some African countries, yields from rain-fed agriculture could be reduced by up to 50 percent by 2020.” ♦ –And now for Africagate–
“This is the way in which, in its obsession with climate change, different branches of the UK Government have in recent years been pouring hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money into a bewildering array of “climate-related” projects, often throwing a veil of mystery over how much is being paid, to whom and why.” ♦ –Money makes the climate [industry] go round–
“That was bound to happen sooner or later, just as soon as al-Shabaab got strong enough to expand its horizons. The newly minted alliance with al-Qaeda is also significant, as al-Shabaab has access to al-Qaeda’s assets in the region to make good on its threats.” ♦ –Report: Somalia’s al-Shabaab declares jihad on Kenya–
“Aaqil Ahmed says that to give preference to Christian programming would be “living in the past.” Clearly he sees an Islamic future for Britain.” ♦ –BBC’s Muslim head of religion says Christianity shouldn’t receive preferential treatment, despite 75% describing themselves as Christian in last census.–
“Ain’t multiculturalism grand? And doesn’t this open up an intriguing sidelight on the stories about France considering banning the burqa?” ♦ –France: burqa-clad robbers hold up post office–
“The Norwegian paper Dagbladet reprinted one of the Motoons, and that’s when the fun began. “We wanted to show our opposition to it that makes a mockery of our values,” said cab driver Munir Rashad. Great. And so will Norway stand by passively and allow its own values to be mocked? (Probably.)” ♦ –Norway: 1000 taxi drivers Muslim cab drivers stop work to protest Muhammad cartoons–
“A stupendous video from Pat Condell on the Wilders trial — Dutch authorities have put Wilders is on trial “for the crime of embarrassing them with the truth.” “When the truth is against the law, there is something seriously wrong with the law.”” ♦ –”Wilders trial the most determined statement of dhimmitude we’ve yet seen in Europe”–
“And a manual of Islamic law certified as a reliable guide to Sunni orthodoxy by Al-Azhar University, the most respected authority in Sunni Islam, says that “retaliation is obligatory against anyone who kills a human being purely intentionally and without right.” However, “not subject to retaliation” is “a father or mother (or their fathers or mothers) for killing their offspring, or offspring’s offspring.” (‘Umdat al-Salik o1.1-2).” ♦ –Girl buried alive in honor killing in Turkey–
“ISTANBUL (AP) — NATO does not intend to bribe Taliban guerrillas to defect to the Afghan government side as a way to end the war, alliance Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Thursday, dismissing concerns over the latest plan to end the country’s growing insurgency….” ♦ –NATO Chief: Yes, we’re paying the Taliban, but no, we’re not bribing them–
“On Monday a female suicide bomber killed 54 people in north-east Baghdad. The attack may have happened on another continent, but there are increasing concerns that violent extremism among women may now also be increasing in the UK.” ♦ –”I think it would be naive to think that Britain could not see its first female suicide bomber”–
“A suicide attacker ploughed a bomb-laden vehicle yesterday into Shia pilgrims in central Iraq, killing 23 of them, including women and children, the second deadly assault on devotees this week.” ♦ –Sunni Jihad/martyrdom bomber murders 23 Shi’ite pilgrims in Iraq–
Preparing for the Third Temple:
“We have a deep desire to worship God in the Holy Temple again,” said Rabbi Yoseph Elboim, co-initiator of the extraordinary Temple Summit in Jerusalem. “Three times a day we pray that God will let us worship on the holy Temple Mount again, as in Biblical times. We want to light the Menorah (candelabrum) in the Temple twice a day and burn incense to God. All these are divine commandments, and we want to prepare for them.” ♦ –Preparing for the Third Temple–
“Kinti Holdings Group (KMLD) (OTCBB: KMLD) President, Frank Love, and Director Supriem David Rockefeller, states the following, “Kinti Holdings will be raising funds to go towards building the third Temple in Jerusalem in strict coordinance with The Temple Institute, Rabbi Hiam Richman and The Palestinian National Interest Committee (PNIC) and supporting Husam Bajis for President of Palestine. Prince Husam Bajis and the PNIC support our mission to build the Temple and to create a One Israel-Palestine state.” ♦ –Kinti Mining Lmtd.’s (KMLD) Announces Supriem David Rockefeller and the Rebuilding of the 3rd Jewish Temple in Addition to Frank Love Commencing the “Temple Now Project”–
“The Charismatic movement is one of the most popular and growing forces within Christendom today. The major doctrinal distinctives of the Charismatic movement—the baptism in the Holy Spirit, tongues-speaking, prophecy, the gift of healing and the emphasis on having a personal experience—are primary reasons for the movement’s growth and popularity. While growth and popularity are certainly desirable, they cannot be used as a test for truth-claims, because various cults (e.g., Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons) and false religions (e.g., Islam, Eastern mysticism) have also witnessed great popularity and growth. ” ♦ –The Charismatic Movement : A Biblical Critique–
“Die wêreld is in beroering nadat ’n groep Suid-Kaapse Christene glo die eerste tekens van Christus se wederkoms in die wolke bokant Mosselbaai gewaar het.” ♦ –Is dit Christus in die Mosselbaai-wolke?–
“Egypt has completed the restoration of reputedly the world’s oldest Christian monastery, called Saint Anthony’s.Place.” ♦ –World’s oldest monastery restored–
“Pretoria – The wife of gospel singer Louis Brittz, who was raped by a robber on Monday night, has told how the Lord had warned her that she was to be raped.” ♦ –’God told me I’d be raped’–
“Detroit, USA – Saying that body scanners violate Islamic law, Muslim-American groups are supporting a “fatwa” — a religious ruling — that forbids Muslims from going through the scanners at airports.” ♦ –Airport body scanners violate Islamic law, Muslims say–
“Johannesburg – A Free State prophet who says she predicted Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging leader Eugene Terre’blanche’s release from prison, now has a new vision – that Bafana Bafana will win the Soccer World Cup.” ♦ –Prophet predicts Bafana victory–
“Pleks van as ’n eienaarshandleiding vir die lewe, moet kerke die Bybel dalk eerder soos ’n klassieke boek, soos ’n onvoltooide draaiboek of soos bladmusiek vir ’n jazz-orkes hanteer.Dit was gister die advies van dr. Ron Martoia, Amerikaanse teoloog en kerkkonsultant, tydens ’n byeenkoms van die e-kerk in Centurion.” ♦ –‘Lees Bybel soos klassieke boek eerder as handleiding’–
“LOUISVILLE, KY – A poll of members of the Presbyterian Church USA shows a significant percentage of them now reject the exclusivity of the gospel message.” ♦ –Presbyterian Church USA: Some reject John 14:6–
“An expert on the advance of radical Islam in the United States says the Muslim Brotherhood is effectively employing a strategy of presenting “Islam lite” to organizations, including Christian churches.” ♦ –Christian churches being fed ‘Islam lite’–
“The continuing economic woes in Europe and the United States are cultivating a spirit of regionalism in China, Japan and South Korea, so much so that the three East Asian nations can and should upgrade themselves to become the world’s economic center, according to some experts.” ♦ –Single East Asian Currency Proposed–
“Ek is ’n groot bewonderaar van Klaas Hendriks en is so bly dat hy selfs Beeld gehaal het. Sy punt is immers dat God nie bestaan nie, maar gebeur. ” ♦ –Ek glo ook dat God in ons koppe ‘gebeur’ deur Proponent Willem Bakkes–
“IN VICTRY magazine together with the international news agency Christian Telegraph released a list of Christian ministers who, on our opinion, had most impact on world Christianity in 2009.” ♦ –Top 10 Most Influential Christian Leaders of 2009 named–
“My favorite author and thinker, Leonard Sweet, reminded me again through one of his messages that we as Christians should maybe “tone down” a bit on our certainty. “What?” you might protest. Wait, what Len is arguing is this: God is much more than only one particular understanding or viewpoint that an individual or a group of people could have about… anything.” ♦ –Wrong–
“Syrian President Bashar Assad on Sunday vowed to stand by Lebanon’s side against any Israeli “aggression,” in an escalating war of words between Damascus and Jerusalem.” ♦ –Assad: We will stand by Lebanon if attacked by Israel–
“TEHRAN — Iran’s all powerful supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday that the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution would be a “punch” to the world’s “arrogant” powers that would stun them.” ♦ –Iran anniversary will be ‘punch’ to West: Khamenei–
“I was planning to write about a current event issue when this story hit my in-box. I am no longer shocked by issues like what I am about to report. Our kids and teens have been seduced for decades. Harry Potter hasn’t helped nor has Twilight. Both kids and adults have been introduced to the paranormal in dozens of TV programs and movies. So much so, in fact, that the paranormal is the new normal.” ♦ – Playtime for Kids and It’s Called Divination By Jan Markell–
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Deborah
I need some info in C S Lewis book called Screwtape letters. Can you help perhaps.I really know nothing about him. Maybe a site that would confirm if this book is safe for Christians.
Elmarie
Will come back to you on this soon. My 3G connection is as volitile as an Emergent blog. I have found 1 spot where I can sit where I get great reception. The problem is the spot to sit is not comfortable at all.
Also have no checked my email… but will soon.
Deborah
I had to send this message as I reveived it by email below concerning this post. I posted it on Bobs News desk and need to rectify this post please.
“Kinti Holdings Group (KMLD) (OTCBB: KMLD) President, Frank Love, and Director Supriem David Rockefeller, states the following, “Kinti Holdings will be raising funds to go towards building the third Temple in Jerusalem in strict coordinance with The Temple Institute, Rabbi Hiam Richman and The Palestinian National Interest Committee (PNIC) and supporting Husam Bajis for President of Palestine. Prince Husam Bajis and the PNIC support our mission to build the Temple and to create a One Israel-Palestine state.” ♦ –Kinti Mining Lmtd.’s (KMLD) Announces Supriem David Rockefeller and the Rebuilding of the 3rd Jewish Temple in Addition to Frank Love Commencing the “Temple Now Project”–
THIS EMAIL RECEIVED FROM MY SOURCE WHERE I POSTED NEWS FLASH FROM. URGENT MESSAGE BELOW PLEASE READ.
Dear Friends and Family, 7 7 February 2010
The News Flash that I sent out on 3 February 2010 contained an article under the heading” Rockefeller Banking company announces plans to fund the Third Temple!” .
My source was CNN Money and according to me it was credeable.
This article seem to be fake and planted deliberately.
Rabbi Chaim Richman of the Temple Institute in Jerusalem issued an statement in Arutz Sheva (Israel`s main Newspaper) that the article was not true and that there is no ties between them and the group mentioned in the article.
I can only hope my contribution did not cause harm.
I have learnt a lesson through this incident not to take for truth any news item, even if it comes from a “reputable” organisation.
My appologies for this.
Blessings,
Basie Joubert
Longtom Radio
http://www.ltradio.org
Thanks Basie! Thanks Elmarie! so we all learn…
Deborah
Just had to let you know, we went to get those dvd’s you advised me to get, from Sarel yesterday.
Busy working through them. Thank for pointing out their importance !!!
Amanda
Thanks for the link. I just read it and it is exactly the question we started asking ourselves 4 months ago.
Deborah
Can Bobs Your-Anchor perhaps put the formula, for doing news posts back at the bottom of news page. It helps allot to quickly do posts.
:-)
Elmarie
Awesome. Everyone should see them. (<— Notice to everyone)
I was discussing with my hubby the other day that 'nearly' everyone has the internet and a library with info that boggles the mind and yet people still wont do their own research. They will argue with you and argue; but tell them to go check it out for themselves and oh boy… never tell anyone to research for themselves – that would be just asking way to much. Should I even venture onto the question of reading, studying and searching the Bible.
My the crux of my question was, how did they find my blog in the first place? What where they looking for? sighs… bit of a joke eh.
Anyhow news update: It’s blazing hot, sea is freezing cold (for some very unknown reason), pool is hot, monkeys stole my lunch – don’t for a second think those little babies are just there to look all cute; it’s a conspiracy – human shields sent onto the front line by the parents to cause a distraction. I’m onto them.
Elmarie
Bobs apologises profusely and will have it up shortly. ;)
Deborah
I agree with you.
Just keep up the good work!!!
Happy hunting finding your lunch lol lol lol ha ha Enjoy the holiday.
>>sea is freezing cold (for some very unknown reason)<<
Oh yes ha ha. we now the reason …… Hmmmm so much for Global warming he he he. Oh well next, we welll hear um…how about they made a mistake we are heading for yes!! ice age…..ha ha. As if man can save the world from climate changes………aaagh
Enjoy
This then clears up and brings closure on this.
Below email copied and pasted as I received it
Elmarie
Dear Friends and Family, 8February2010
As follow up of the “Supriem Rockefeller/ Temple” article the following reaction from Jerusalem.
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Temple Institute Denies “Supriem Rockefeller” Links
Reported: 13:20 PM (IsraelNN.com)
In response to wide-spread reports that the Temple Institute of Jerusalem has linked up with “Supriem David Rockefeller” in a scheme to raise funds for the “rebuilding of the Third Temple,” the Temple Institute has issued the following disclaimer:
“The Temple Institute strongly protests the use of its name and that of Rabbi Chaim Richman in a series of fraudulent press releases and advertising claims that are now circulating on the Internet.
“The Temple Institute has no relationship with Kinti Mining Group, “Supriem David Rockefeller,” Frank Love, or the “Temple Now Project.” Their claims that they “will be raising funds to go towards building the third Temple in Jerusalem in strict co-ordinance with the Temple Institute and Rabbi Hiam Richman [sp]” are false and malicious, and their apparent intentions are to take advantage of the Temple Institute’s sincere supporters and rob them of funds. The Temple Institute advises its friends and supporters to avoid being taken in by this scam. We hereby reiterate and reassure our friends and supporters that these groups and individuals are not authorized to represent the Institute, speak in its name, or to solicit or collect funds designated for the Holy Temple, in any manner whatsoever.”
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Blessings,
Basie Joubert
Longtom Radio
http://www.ltradio.org
Above is so Sad.
Indeed!
Hi Deborah
Are you back. I need to ask you something via email.
Elmarie
I am back, finally. Yeah you can send the email. Just gimme a while to check ok.
Elmarie
I can’t seem to find your comment on CS Lewis screw tape letters. I might have accidentally deleted it when copying the news to the article above. Anyhow here is a bit of an answer for you.
I have no idea how people can quote CS Lewis as being Christian. Boggles my mind. In fact he was quite a bit pantheistic in his thinking.
Deborah
Thanks for your reply. Yes had an idea C S Lewis is of the rails. Just the title made me think. Mmmm someone started a Face book page using the book title. I got invite from friend to join group. Anyhow I just ignored the invite. The same day !!! I walked into cum bookstore and here the book was glaring at me from the shelve….ha ha. I never walk into cum books, don’t like what they sell and promote. I read the cover page and just knew this is nonsense. How does one deal with a friend whom say they are Christian and go on bumping their head if you warn them not to read such nonsense.
I will send you email.
My comment on CSL is 1st one at the top.
Elmarie
I don’t know. I wish I did. Cos then I would solve my family problem with this miraculous fix. Unfortunately there ain’t one. God knows each persons heart. All He told us to do was tell people about His message of Salvation, His Son Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for us and to repent and change our wicked ways – He also told us we will be hated because we love Him and there is nothing we can do about it but leave it in His hands.
I was wondering the other night… “as in the days of Noah”. People say, ‘oh but the world as it is today is no where like what it was like in the days of Noah’. Hmm…. 1) how do they know? 2) what formula are they using to compare how evil the days of Noah were in comparison to today? 3) Based on what I see on this blog and the people commenting I would say we are worse.
I am at the moment working on the Chuck Missler article – it’s taking me a while to compile (lack of internet has not helped my situation). The thing is I think I am the first one to be saying anything about what I am going to say about Chuck Missler. So while writing my article I am also building my bunker preparing for the bombardment of incoming air to surface missile attacks haha.
Debora
I agree with you.We can only leave it all in His hands as you say.
I’m thinking of a old saying in Afrikaans ‘Jy kan n perd tot by die water bring, maar jy kan hom nie maak water drink nie” It remains hard for us as mere humans to see the horse is not going to make it. We have to somehow leave the horse to his own to come to realise what he will loose, his life or put his head to the water. :-)
Looking forward to CM article. Im sure it will be what needs to be said.
Wow whatalot of emails to read. It will take you looong time.
“In reaksie op die voorbladberig van 11 Februarie: My walging en hartseer oor die trauma waardeur Louis en Hettie Brittz gegaan het, is vervang deur walging en hartseer oor hul reaksie daarop.” ♦ –Die Brittze se teologie van ontkenning en ontvlugting is gevaarlik en verwar Christene
deur Gewone Christen van Wingate Park–
“Most people associate Valentine’s Day with romance, but for Salman Rushdie, I expect it has vastly different associations. On February 14, 1989, Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa, ordering Muslims to kill Rushdie for writing his book The Satanic Verses — and this death sentence has been perpetually reaffirmed by Iranian leaders, though no assassin has yet carried it out.” ♦ –Rushdie death fatwa turns 21–
“The egregiously pro-jihad, anti-Israel, and propagandistic Goldstone Report was funded by the Organization of the Islamic Conference — the same group to which Barack Obama is sending a special envoy.” ♦ –Israel refutes UN’s despicable OIC-funded Goldstone Report–
“Both Obama and Rashad Hussein refer to “thousands” of townhalls and meetings held around the world, where the US apparently “listened” to Muslims. Can we get a list of these? How much did they cost? Who did the talking? What was the agenda?” ♦ –
“Is there any other religion they’ve had ‘thousands’ of townhalls and meetings with, or are they only listening to Muslims?”–
“Then I asked him what the percentage of illiteracy among Moslem women might be, and he replied angrily: ‘Why should a woman have to learn reading and writing? And to whom would she need to write? The only person she could write to is her husband. If the husband is living with her, what would be the point of sending him a letter?’” ♦ –Oriana Fallaci: “Asking a Moslem about his women is like asking him about a secret vice”–
“We, the Christian inhabitants of these towns appeal to you for support, as we have been subjected to brutal terrorist attacks from Muslims residing in our same towns. These attacks resulted in an estimated loss of over five million Egyptian pounds, equivalent to more than one million US dollars.” ♦ –Egyptian Christians appeal for help to international human rights organizations–
“FORT WORTH — Southeast Loop 820 and East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth were reopened early Sunday morning after being shut down for five hours overnight. The Fort Worth bomb squad detonated four charges that were found in a pickup truck that spun out on a slick road during a police pursuit.” ♦ –Texas: Muslims with bomb charges in truck force shutdown of Fort Worth highway for five hours–
“PESHAWAR: Fifteen people, seven policemen among them, were killed and 25 others wounded in Bannu on Thursday evening when two suspected suicide bombs ripped through Police Lines. District Police Officer Iqbal Marwat received serious injuries in the second attack and was stated to be in critical condition….” ♦ –Pakistan: Two jihad/martyrdom bombers murder fifteen, wound 25 — one was hiding in mosque before attack–
“DOHA, Feb 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Saturday he was naming a special envoy to a top Islamic body to further Washington’s cooperation with the Muslim world. Obama told a U.S.-Islamic World Forum in the Qatari capital Doha in a recorded video message that he was naming White House official Rashad Hussain as special envoy to the 56-member Organisation of the Islamic Conference.” ♦ –Obama names special envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the chief enemy of free speech in the world today–
“Apart from the name, there would no other clues as to the nature of the company, still less that it is one of the new breed of parasites living off the hype over “climate change”. Part of the Bloomberg empire, with offices in New York, Washington and throughout the world, including Peking and Delhi, it was set up to exploit the burgeoning and totally artificial carbon market, grabbing money indiscriminately from wherever the trail led.” ♦ –Climate change – a torrent of EU money–
“Cash-strapped Gordon Brown is buying £60,000,000-worth of “carbon credits” for Whitehall and other government offices in the UK, as well as British Nato bases in Europe.” ♦ –Buying thin air–
“Simply, “all the evidence” assembled on global warming and climate change does not support his case. It is what he says that goes “against the grain” of reputable science. Illustrating this point, The Sunday Times runs an extensive piece highlighting some of the science which disagrees with the claimed consensus on climate change, all under the headline: “World may not be warming, say scientists.”” ♦ –Against the grain–
“As Booker writes, in the wake of all the other recent scandals, “Africagate” may be the most damaging of all, because of the involvement of Dr Pachauri himself. Not only is the reputation of the IPCC in tatters, but that of its chairman appears irreparably damaged. And just as damaged will be the reputation of Dr Martin Parry, WGII co-chair, who seems to have gone missing.” ♦ –African crops catastrophe–
“* Data for vital ‘hockey stick graph’ has gone missing * There has been no global warming since 1995 * Warming periods have happened before – but NOT due to man-made changes” ♦ –Climategate U-turn as scientist at centre of row admits: There has been no global warming since 1995–
“On Saturday night Ed Young and two members of Fellowship Church’s Doard of Directors took the stage to ‘set things straight and move on’. There’s just one really big problem. The things that they admitted to are more damning than the original news story and only the most blind and unquestioningly loyal followers of Ed Young won’t see through the spin that was fed to them at Saturday’s dog and pony show.” ♦ –Ed Young Jr.’s Admissions Are More Damning Than The Original News Story–
“The regional church assembly in the southwestern town of Zierikzee decided that preacher Klaas Hendrikse’s views do not fundamentally differ from those of other liberal theologians in the Protestant Church. A clerical court case against Mr Hendrikse has been suspended. The decision was opposed by about a quarter of the representatives at the regional meeting.” ♦ –An atheist preacher has been allowed to stay in office by the Protestant Church of the Netherlands–
“At age 16, Neil Beagley died from a highly treatable urinary tract blockage. His parents were found guilty in his death and convicted of criminally negligent homicide two years later.” ♦ –Cult expert: Beagleys will be portrayed as martyrs–
“The Beagley’s, who are part of the Followers of Christ Church, used prayer and oils in hopes their son would recover from falling ill.” ♦ –Faith Healing Trial: Beagley’s guilty, sentencing Feb. 18th–
“Christians are increasingly mobilised towards efforts of controlling and reforming the world by reminding them of their long-forgotten dominion mandate. This is particularly the case in the US and South Africa from where the global Transformations Movement is orchestrated. Disciples of Christ have allegedly, like believers in the Old Testament, neglected their biblical mandate to rule over the world and are now held directly responsible for the serious moral and spiritual crisis in which the world finds itself.” ♦ –Many Believers in SA are Jumping on the Bandwagon of Dominionism Prof. Johan Malan, Mossel Bay, RSA (Feb. 2010)–
Makes you think.
“What follows is a comparison/contrast and analysis of several well –known passages as found in major translations such as the KJV, NASB,and NIV as well as these same passages as found in The Messageauthored by Eugene Peterson. Any intellectually honest assessment ofthe following notes leads to the inescapable conclusion that The Message compromises some of the fundamental doctrines of orthodox Christianity.” ♦ –A Brief (and by no means exhaustive) Summary of Passages Contained Within “The Message”
by Eugene Peterson Which Directly Compromise Fundamental Tenets of Orthodox Christianity–
“Baie mense is ontsteld oor die Nederlandse predikant ds. Klaas Hendriks (Beeld, 6 Februarie), se stelling dat God nie “bestaan” nie, maar iets is wat in jou kop “gebeur”. En, boonop, dat hy toegelaat word om predikant te bly.” ♦ –’n Nuwe geloofsprogrammatuur–
Elmarie
Chuck Missler article: Dr. Chuck Missler, SWANsat and the Auric™ Currency
http://www.discerningtheworld.com/2010/02/17/dr-chuck-missler-swansat-and-the-auric%e2%84%a2-currency/
“In this book we finally see where McLaren’s journey has taken him; it has taken him into outright, rank, unapologetic apostasy. He hates God. Period.” ♦ –A New Kind of Christianity–
“Brian McLaren’s latest book, A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith, is two steps forward in terms of clarity and ten steps backward in terms of orthodoxy. A New Kind of Christianity, more than any previous McLaren project, provides a forceful account of what the emergent leader believes and why.” ♦ –Christianity and McLarenism (1)–
“But then in the middle of the book there is a whole lot of bad cop, so much so that it is hard to really believe he thinks evangelical theology is anything other than oppressive barbarism. People who read Genesis in the traditional way have been “brainwashed.” The God of evangelicalism is the “dread cosmic dictator of the six-line Greco-Roman framework” (48). This deity—the one that saves sinners from the fall and punishes unbelievers in hell—“is an idol, a damnable idol” (65). We have a “tribal and violent God, a rather flattened view of Jesus, and a domesticated understanding of the gospel” (161). We worship an “ugly” God (102), McLaren explains, and our exclusivism makes him “want to cry, groan, or scream” (223).” ♦ –Christianity and McLarenism (2)–
“In the church environment I function, we handle Lent as a seasonto preach about Jesus and the meaning of Easter. I only recently discovered the specific use of spiritual disciplines and practices to prepare for participating in the biggest single event on the Christian calendar – celebrating Christ’s glorification on the cross.” ♦ –UNDERSTANDING THE SEASON OF LENT–
“God dreams new dreams. And the good news — you have a place in God’s dreams. He noticed you when He dreamed big about people and his creation. He wants to use you to make his dreams reality. You should report for duty at once.” ♦ –God dreamed about you!–
“Did you know that if you don’t believe God is in everyone you are working against world peace? This is what many who are promoting HR808 in the U.S. House of Representatives believe. And thus far, 288 House members have expressed approval for a bill that would create a U.S. Department of Peace.” ♦ – U.S. Department of Peace:
Healing the Soul of America?
by Jan Markell–
What is becoming this world. So sad.
“The singer makes his controversial claim about the Lord in a new US interview that will enrage America’s bible belt.Elton, 62, declares as he pours out his heart to a magazine: “I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems.”Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2859895/Elton-John-claims-Jesus-was-gay.html#ixzz0g0lwFRGC.” ♦ –JESUS was GAY – according to the gospel of SIR ELTON JOHN.Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2859895/Elton-John-claims-Jesus-was-gay.html#ixzz0g0mU6CBN–
“ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — The wife of televangelist Benny Hinn has filed for divorce from the high-profile pastor, whose reputation as an advocate of prosperity gospel has attracted millions of followers and criticism from lawmakers and watchdog groups over his lavish lifestyle.” ♦ –Wife of prosperity gospel televangelist Benny Hinn files for divorce in California–
“MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 19 /Christian Newswire/ — “The Bible declares that the mind of person given over to homosexuality becomes depraved or spiritually worthless. This was on full display when pop star Elton John declared, ‘I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems.’ This is an outrage and the height of blasphemy and an offence to all those who are Christians,” said Dr. Gary Cass of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission.” ♦ –Elton John Must Apologize and Repent for Blaspheming Christ–
“The millennials — those born after 1980 who began to reach adulthood around the year 2000 — are less likely to claim a religion than their parents and grandparents were at the same age, a new report says.The Pew Research Center report released this week on millennials and faith found that one in four, or 25 percent, do not identify with a denomination or faith. They describe themselves as either atheistic, agnostic or “nothing in particular.”Read more: http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14430633#ixzz0g0qg69Bt.” ♦ –Millennial generation less likely to claim religion, study finds
By Electa Draper The Denver Post Read more:http://www.denverpost.co/ci_14430633#ixzz0g0qyK8V3–
“An eighth-grade teacher has accused her students of committing a “hate crime” and being “cruel” because they left a Bible on her desk and a Christmas card with the word “Christ” underlined.” ♦ –Teacher cries ‘hate crime’ over Bible left on desk
‘I can’t believe the cruelty and ignorance of people sometimes’–
“No matter what your religious affiliation, no matter if you are a fervent believer or a convinced atheist, you should know the Bible. How else can you even begin to understand what’s going on in much of the world’s art, literature and music? Our most profound masterpieces — .” ♦ –Book Review: Michael Dirda reviews ‘Bible Babel’ by Kristin Swenson–
Deborah
Just a sugestion. I just got this idea. How about a news page with only true positive news on Christianity. It will be a huge challenge though.
That is a very good idea. And indeed a challenge. You have a few thinks to factor into what to look for: are the christians they speak of really christian or catholic….and yeh…thats about it lol.
Elmarie
Okay.
I’ll give it a try. Let’s see.
Rev. Cobus van Wyngaard:
Rev. Dr. Guillaume Smit:
Dr. Stephan Joubert:
Tokkelok Skillie Botha:
Rev. Nicole Hamman:
How am I doing, Elmarie?
Amanda
I get your point. My point exactly you see, how can I say this. My feeling it will be very, very difficult to find news in that category !! But i’m sure we can and will find that little piece of positive news, It will just take a bit longer…..
Elmarie
I think the only good news we will find is when we just preach the gospel of Jesus Christ outright. Good news for us, bad news for those who don’t want to hear it.
But It would be interesting to see if some genuine Christian news can be found.
Deborah
Yes I agree fully !!!
Wife of televangelist Benny Hinn files for divorce
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Facebook Twitter Delicious Digg Fark Newsvine Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati Yahoo! Bookmarks Print AP – FILE – This Jan. 11, 2002 picture shows evangelist Benny Hinn during a service at the Blaisdell Concert … By GILLIAN FLACCUS, Associated Press Writer Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Writer – Thu Feb 18, 9:22 pm ET
ORANGE, Calif. – The wife of televangelist Benny Hinn has filed for divorce from the high-profile pastor, whose reputation as an advocate of prosperity gospel has attracted millions of followers and criticism from lawmakers and watchdog groups over his lavish lifestyle.
Suzanne Hinn filed the papers in Orange County Superior Court on Feb. 1, citing irreconcilable differences, after more than 30 years of marriage. The papers note the two separated on Jan. 26 and that Hinn has been living in Dana Point, a wealthy coastal community in southern Orange County.
“Pastor Benny Hinn and his immediate family were shocked and saddened to learn of this news without any previous notice,” Benny Hinn Ministries said Thursday in a statement. “Although Pastor Hinn has faithfully endeavored to bring healing to their relationship, those efforts failed and were met with the petition for divorce that was filed without notice.”
“Influential theologian J I Packer wants evangelical churches to recover catechesis, or systematic instruction in the essentials of the Christian faith.Packer believes the idea is an alien concept to most evangelicals.”We are drifting back into paganism, that’s the truth,” he said in a lecture last Saturday at St Matthew’s Cathedral in Dallas, according to The Living Church News Service.” ♦ –Church is drifting into paganism, says Packer–
Wow !!!
“Cape Town – The debate about a moral code for South Africa which was initiated by President Jacob Zuma will probably be driven by an interfaith group with strong ties to the ANC, but in which none of the country’s foremost religious forums are represented.” ♦ –McCauley, ANC links to morality debate–
Thank Elmarie
This news article was added as into an article: Zuma’s new God squad wants liberal laws to go
Thank Elmarie
This news article was added as into an article: SACC SEEKS PATH OF RELIGIOUS UNITY, MUTUAL RESPECT
“More than 800,000 people attended evangelistic meetings last week in Numan, Nigeria, with several thousand reportedly making decisions for Christ during the five-day crusade.Read more: http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/news/26349-evangelistic-crusade-draws-800000-in-nigeria-#ixzz0glmjg0XJ.” ♦ –Evangelistic Crusade Draws 800,000 in Nigeria–
“The Kingdom of God is not about me but about transforming the world and everything in it, says Brian McLaren.” ♦ –rian McLaren: The Kingdom of God is not about me–
“The Test of Faith project is touring the country to help the church answer some of the questions being thrown up by New Atheists.The tour starts on Monday at the Aberdeen School of Christian Studies and ends on 19 May at the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity.It is being aimed at pastors, youth and small group leaders, and evangelists to resource and encourage them.Place quoted text from the article here (+/- 2 to 3 sentences).” ♦ –Faith project equips church for New Atheists–
““Only two things are certain: the Universe and human stupidity; and I’m not certain about the Universe”– Albert Einstein (1879-1955).I’m certain about the stupidity of man because the Bible tells us we are all under sin, Furthermore the Bible teaches there are fools- when a person has said in his heart there is no God (cited twice Psalm 14:1; Psalm 53:1). That’s God’s position on the so called intellectuals of scientism. Einstein is considered one of the smartest humans to have lived- he believed there is something beyond us, that we would call God, he didn’t accept a personal god but one more in line with theosophy. Place quoted text from the article.” ♦ –The New Priests of Atheism–
“Why believe in Atheism when they offer no proof (they have no proof because they cannot obtain proof). If Atheists would be honest with their position they can only admit they are agnostic, a non-theist who is still seeking proof of God’s existence. But an atheist can only be categorized as a dishonest agnostic who gave up his search. A true agnostic would hold a view of there being insufficient evidence but is still open to the possibility of obtaining evidence to be self convinced. An authentic agnostic will find himself in the middle, able to criticize both the views of the theist and the atheist equally for their fixed position. There are agnostics that have already convinced themselves that neither he nor anyone else can obtain evidence of the existence or the non-existence of God. The difference of an atheist from an agnostic is that an atheist takes the position that he has obtained full knowledge (even though he is not), he is ABSOLUELY certain by the evidence (at least in his own mind) there is no God.” ♦ –pt.2 Why–
“Human beings may be forced to be ‘microchipped’ like pet dogs, a shocking official report into the rise of the Big Brother state has warned.” ♦ –Britons ‘could be microchipped like dogs in a decade’–
“Indeed, in many churches there is very little reading of the Bible in worship, and sermons are marked by attention to the congregation’s concerns – not by an adequate attention to the biblical text. The exposition of the Bible has given way to the concerns, real or perceived, of the listeners. The authority of the Bible is swallowed up in the imposed authority of congregational concerns.” ♦ –Falling on Deaf Ears?
Why So Many Churches Hear So Little of the Bible–
“Israel’s traditional religion revolves around the temple service and cannot be properly expressed without a fully functioning temple in Jerusalem. Modern Israel is on the threshold of the revival of their Old Testament (OT) temple culture and the reverting to these practices will have far-reaching consequences for the entire Jewish nation – including their form of government. The following reforms are contemplated by the leaders of the temple project:.” ♦ –Final Phase in the Revival of Israel’s Temple Culture
Prof. Johan Malan, Mossel Bay, South Africa (Feb. 2010)–
“Al Gore won a Nobel Prize and an Oscar for his film, An Inconvenient Truth. But in the last three months, as global warming has gone from a scientific near-certitude to the subject of satire, Gore — the public face of global warming — has been silent on the topic.” ♦ –You Can Call Him Al … But Al Won’t Call You Back By Gene J. Koprowski- FOXNews.com–
Elmarie – Ah I need to open a news desk for March. It’s coming. Just keep posting em here and I will move them to the march post I am quite tired today, so I wont be as active. Yesterday I was knocked for a 6, today is a 4.
Debs- Ok. You just take it easy eh.
My point here is that this book is a first for me on this type of subject.
I feel it is important to know of.
Elmarie, sadly the hurt always comes from the “Christians”. Just the other night I had a true feeling of how Christ must feel when he says “when he returns will he himself find faith.” I cried and said “Oh Lord, please watch over me that I may be found with faith and pleasing to you”
Don”t worry what people think of you, worry what Christ thinks. Time is short and I have stopped keeping my mouth shut. Call me what you wish just don’t take keep giving me the truth. Gods truth.
This morning on TBN Benny Hinn said that Billy Graham will die soon and when he dies its going to be a sign that there will follow the greatest rival the world has ever seen. Talk about becoming quiet. My hubby and I said so quietly and knew that the church is in trouble. What rubbish that man talks.
He spoke of a city in America that will have such devastation that the whole of America will come back to GOD. Oh really, why weren’t they ever close!!!!!!!!
I can tell you, that we will see many more earthquakes, but I read that in Gods word.
Elmarie,I want to encourage you to do what you need to do in the spirit and when you do check your motives.
Thank you for your time and your effort. This blog has helped my hubby and I and its great to know we have people like you and Debbie who send out the alarm and confirm what we have felt for a long time.
We have no fellowship other than a few who gather at our home but they have just left the Church of England fellowship and much work and prayer is needed with them.
After every Sunday we say Mmmmmmmm I wonder if they will be back. And yes they return more eager than the previous Sunday.
You are strong, and you are not alone.
Thank you.
Going to read those sites now.
Louise
Thank you!! Know that you are in our prayers. Also keep doing what you are with the little fellowship.
Remember these word by Paul and carry it in you heart always.
2 Timothy 4:6-8 (New International Version)
6For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. 7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Godbless and Love
Has any one watched the dvd the Shadow Government by Grant R Jeffrey?? Opinions if possible.