Law vs. LibertyWritten by Joyce C. Lock
Do you suppose expression 'it's raining cats and dogs' originated with flood? For 120 years, Noah preached, "The sky is falling! The sky is falling! They laughed at Noah. Who'd ever heard of rain? It isn't all that different today. "The end is coming! The end is coming!" But, who, in this generation, has ever seen God's wrath? Besides, that's for lost ... right? That isn't what God said (Ep. 5:6). The Bible wasn't written for lost (I Co. 2:14). Look it up. God told us who He meant (II Ch. 7:14). In Co. 3:16, God makes another reference to children of disobedience. Perhaps, He knew we wouldn't get it first time. Not very many people survived flood. They didn't get it either. Instead of researching every instance of sin to make sure we're covered, there's an easier solution. The opposite of disobedience is obedience. God counts faith as obedience and righteousness (Ro. 16:26; Ga. 3:6). And, do you even realize all promises He's given to righteous? You'd best wake up for this one!
| | Religion & Politics -- the Landmark Ruling of Justice Moore vs. the United StatesWritten by Lady Camelot
What is definition of “Religion?” According to Merriam Webster dictionary, “Religion” is a literal Pandora’s box of multiple and complicated characterizations of English language. After extensive research, word “Religion” dates back to 13th century. In one instance, religion means: service and worship of God or supernatural (coincidentally – Merriam Webster dictionary capitalizes name “God.”). A second, more refined definition assigns religion to a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs and practices. Of course, word “religion” becomes much more expansive as we scroll down pages of countless terms in relation to this broad word. In a third definition, religion translates into scrupulous (moral integrity or what is upright and proper) conformity – otherwise, known as state of conscientiousness (having moral integrity). And finally, as can of worms is opened by “religion,” we find that it is directly linked to word “Uprightness.” The web of ideologies then takes on a whole new fundamental implication. Upright, as defined as being scrupulous – which is defined by moral integrity – then parochially, religion, in fact means honesty, to be just, conscientiousness, scrupulous and honorable. Recent, social events are indicative of decline of human consciousness, freedom, liberties, morality and evident growth of perverse political corruption. Chief Justice Roy S. Moore, a graduate of West Pointe Military Academy, a former Captain in Military Police Corps of US Army, holder of an extensive National service record in Kansas, Germany and in Vietnam, was elected by popular vote as Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Alabama in November 2000. Chief Justice Moore also has received 15 National Honors, including 1997 Bill of Rights Award, 1995 George Washington Honor Medal from National Freedom Foundation in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and 1998 Andrew Jackson Champion of Liberty Award by US Taxpayers Party. Beside his meritorious service to his country, Justice Moore has made appearance on several, television news and family shows, authored multiple articles and is even notated for his poetic literature. (For more information on Chief Justice Roy S. Moore, go to The Foundation of Moral Law, Inc. located at http://www.morallaw.org/) So how does an American Chief Justice tie into word “religion?” In a landmark decision, Chief Justice Roy Moore was ejected from office in mid-November for his stance relating to his commission of “Ten Commandments” monument on Alabama Statehouse. According to several organizations and groups, exhibition of “Ten Commandments’” Monument was an offensive display of “Religion.” In addition, monument depicts quotes from American Declaration of Independence – “…Laws of nature and of Nature’s God,” US National Motto – “…In God We Trust,” US Pledge of Allegiance - “…One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All” And US Judiciary Act of 1789 - “…So Help Me God.” Suddenly, word “Religion” takes on a vast assumption of forced religious status. Throughout course of history, religion has been taboo word that has cost countless lives, and has led to demise and radical behavior of human civilization as a whole. The word itself is not underlying root cause, however individuals and groups who oppose and misconstrue its basic meaning are in fact responsible. Does ejection of Chief Justice Moore grossly alter foundation on which United States of America is founded? Let’s take a brief look at US history. The original US Constitution was signed by deputies of then, 12 United States. It’s final decree stated: “…done in Convention by Unanimous Consent of States present Seventeenth Day of September in Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven and of Independence of United States of America Twelfth In witness whereof We have hereunto subscribed our Names…” According US Amendments – “…Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting free exercise thereof; or abridging freedom of speech, or of press; or right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition Government for a redress of grievances…”
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