Religious leaders, hmmmm - Bill Wilson -
President Trump holding a Bible in front of the rioter-torched St. John's Episcopal Church across from the White House has sparked a riot of words. Democratic Party leaders trashed the president for hypocrisy-once again accusing another of exactly their own actions. But the faith community also piled on Trump, as the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida Greg Brewer tweeted, "This is blasphemy in real time." Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington told CNN that she was "outraged" because Trump's actions were contrary to the teachings of Jesus, saying that Christ lived a life of non-violence, but she stopped short of condemning the violence of rioters.
These same people who say the Bible is not a prop for a photo opportunity were silent when Hillary Clinton, the previous president, and Bill Clinton showed up at churches carrying their Bibles. But since it's Trump, it's unacceptable and blasphemy. Interesting tweet from a friend of mine, Joel Richardson: "So many preachers expressing their disgust because POTUS used a Bible as a photo prop. Sorry guys, you're not the only one who gets to use the Bible as a photo prop." To me, Joel's statement here is far deeper than it appears on the surface. If pastors were using the Bible for more than a prop, perhaps we wouldn't see so many systemic problems around the country because people would be living out their faith in truth and in love.
Franklin Graham, Billy Graham's son, seemed to understand Trump's message. Franklin tweeted: "After his speech from the Rose Garden Monday afternoon, President Donald J. Trump made a statement by walking through Lafayette Park to St. John's Episcopal Church that had been vandalized and partially burned Sunday night. He surprised those following him by holding up a Bible in front of the church. Thank you, President Trump. God and His Word are the only hope for our nation. "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12)."
Christ had a view on the religious leaders of his time. In Matthew 23:27-28, He said, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness. Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness." Part of the problem with the religious leadership of our time is that they cannot even agree on what is sound doctrine, leaving the flock scattered and confused. And another part of the problem is that both political and religious leaders often appear to judge others from the content of their own hearts, rather than against the standard of God's Word.
The Cheerleaders of Destruction
- Todd Strandberg - https://www.raptureready.com/category/nearing-midnight/
The liberal media have more power and hold greater sway over the national political conversation than any other organization. Their bias can transform the culture, shape elections and destroy reputations. Unregulated, they are a menace.
The liberal media have been able to conduct their destructive mission by simply claiming they are only covering the news. Since they control access to a majority of news outlets, they get to decide what is the lead news story of any given day. The fear of being blackballed by the left has caused most conservatives to play nice with their political enemy.
The situation has gotten so bad, there no longer needs to be any type of civility between the two sides. The liberal media believe they are entitled to control and block all forms of free speech that disagree with their agenda.
Twitter has been going after small fish for months, and Trump has finally decided to lock horns with the site. This came after Twitter placed fact-check labels on two of his tweets for the first time. Here is what he posted on his account:
"Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence conservative voices. We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen. We saw what they attempted to do, and failed, in 2016. We can't let a more sophisticated version of that...
"...happen again. Just like we can't let large-scale Mail-In Ballots take root in our Country. It would be a free for all on cheating, forgery and the theft of Ballots. Whoever cheated the most would win. Likewise, Social Media. Clean up your act, NOW!!!!"
The Radical Left is in total command & control of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google. The Administration is working to remedy this illegal situation. Stay tuned, and send names & events.
The covid-19 pandemic has made it clear that the press are cheerleaders for any disaster that can be used for political gain. Because they see the death toll as a positive thing for their side, they welcome the angel of death that propagates this virus.
Ryan Lizza of Politico asked the sick but predictable question during last Tuesday's media briefing, "What would - what does the White House view as having - by Election Day, what does the White House view as the number of dead Americans, where you can say that we successfully defeated this pandemic? Is there a number?" asked Lizza.
It is unlikely that Hydroxychloroquine will turn out to be an effective drug against covid-19. Most treatment drugs fail to make it past the trial phase. I think it was valid for President Trump to hold out hope that early research showed the drug could help people recover from the virus.
The liberal media hate the idea that Hydroxychloroquine could possibly be a cure. They are trying to find anything of evidence that the drug was dangerous. There are even reports of people getting sick from eating fish-tank cleaner that contained the Hydroxychloroquine compound.
Rush Limbaugh has recently said that lung-cancer treatment sapped his energy and, 'I Have Been Virtually Worthless.' His health has received continuous interest from the media because they want him to die. They would rather have his audience of 25 million listening to one of their liberal voices. I think Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an evil saint in the abortion camp, but I don't pray for her death. The liberal media are now watching Rush like a hungry wolf shadowing a wounded deer:
"I got several emails ... with questions about my physical condition, and it's one of the reasons I didn't divulge a whole lot of detail. There are many reasons why I don't do that: a) privacy b) media doing investigations," he said.
"I'm still here, and that's all that's important," he said. "I can't and don't want to divulge any more than that. If I were to go into much greater detail, you know, the media would start researching everything I said."
Rush's brother David Limbaugh is a devout Christian, and he is likely working overtime to witness to him. Rush has been a tough case, but he seems to be coming around to reality. Last week he praised the power of prayer. If Rush should die, I think it would be something very negative for the nation. God is clearly pulling out people who stand for good. If the left gains full control of America, their wicked nature will cause the same calamity that destroyed all other leftist paradises.
The Nation columnist Katha Pollitt has declared that she would support Biden "if he boiled babies and ate them." She is so rigid and fanatical in her beliefs, the truth does not matter:
"Whether or not you believe Tara Reade ... you should vote for Joe Biden if he is the nominee. ... We do not have the luxury of sitting out the election to feel morally pure or send a message about sexual assault and #BelieveWomen. That will not help women at all. Or anyone else," she said.
One way I help maintain my sanity is by realizing that the left is working to buy all believers a ticket out of this lunatic asylum. Their extreme levels of depravity beg for God's wrath. Since they are excelling in the six things that God hates, the tribulation hour must be very near.
"These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren" (Proverbs 6:16-19, KJV).
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