Do you see? I won the battle between good and evil by paying, in full, with my body, any and all karmic debt that might ever be incurred by anyone doing evil.
You might owe the phone company, the electric company, the credit card company, and your landlord. But you don’t owe me, or the world, anything. I’ve already totaled you out.
I’ve already atoned for your sins.
Which means that you and I, forever, are copacetic.
copacetic
Main Entry: co·pa·cet·ic
Variant(s): also co·pa·set·ic or co·pe·set·ic \ˌkō-pə-ˈse-tik\
Function: adjective
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1919
: very satisfactory
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
The Qur'an
Muslims are encouraged to live in the way of Muhammad, who was a slave owner and trader. He captured slaves in battle. He had sex with his slaves. And he instructed his men to do the same. In fact, the Qur'an has more to say about enjoying sex with slaves than it does about several of the so-called "five pillars of Islam."
Sura (33:50) - "O Prophet! We have made lawful to thee thy wives to whom thou hast paid their dowers; and those (slaves) whom thy right hand possesses out of the prisoners of war whom Allah has assigned to thee"
This is a special command that Muhammad handed down to himself, allowing himself virtually unlimited sex. Others are limited to four wives, but may also have sex with an unlimited number of slaves, as the following verse make clear:
Sura (23:5-6) - "..who abstain from sex, except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess..."
This verse allows the slave-owner to have sex with his slaves. See also Sura (70:29-30).
Sura (4:24) - "And all married women (are forbidden unto you) save those (captives) whom your right hands possess."
Even sex with married slaves is permissible.
Sura (24:32) - "And marry those among you who are single and those who are fit among your male slaves and your female slaves..."
Breeding slaves based on fitness.
Sura (2:178) - "O ye who believe! Retaliation is prescribed for you in the matter of the murdered; the freeman for the freeman, and the slave for the slave, and the female for the female."
The message of this verse, which prescribes the rules of retaliation for murder, is that all humans are not created equal. The human value of a slave is less than that of a free person (and a woman's worth is also distinguished from that of a man's).
Sura (33:50) - "O Prophet! We have made lawful to thee thy wives to whom thou hast paid their dowers; and those (slaves) whom thy right hand possesses out of the prisoners of war whom Allah has assigned to thee"
This is a special command that Muhammad handed down to himself, allowing himself virtually unlimited sex. Others are limited to four wives, but may also have sex with an unlimited number of slaves, as the following verse make clear:
Sura (23:5-6) - "..who abstain from sex, except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess..."
This verse allows the slave-owner to have sex with his slaves. See also Sura (70:29-30).
Sura (4:24) - "And all married women (are forbidden unto you) save those (captives) whom your right hands possess."
Even sex with married slaves is permissible.
Sura (24:32) - "And marry those among you who are single and those who are fit among your male slaves and your female slaves..."
Breeding slaves based on fitness.
Sura (2:178) - "O ye who believe! Retaliation is prescribed for you in the matter of the murdered; the freeman for the freeman, and the slave for the slave, and the female for the female."
The message of this verse, which prescribes the rules of retaliation for murder, is that all humans are not created equal. The human value of a slave is less than that of a free person (and a woman's worth is also distinguished from that of a man's).
Religion of Peace?
The constitution enshrines freedom to worship, yet Christians feel intimidated by rising extremism. Rights activists say dozens are jailed on blasphemy charges.
Pakistan was established as an Islamic state 60 years ago, but nearly 6 million of the 165 million population are from religious minorities, according to the government. Private estimates run higher. Shahbaz Bhatti, head of the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance, an umbrella organization for minority religions, claimed that there were more than 10 million Christians, up to 6 million Hindus, and 5 million Buddhists, Zoroastrians and others.
Pakistan was established as an Islamic state 60 years ago, but nearly 6 million of the 165 million population are from religious minorities, according to the government. Private estimates run higher. Shahbaz Bhatti, head of the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance, an umbrella organization for minority religions, claimed that there were more than 10 million Christians, up to 6 million Hindus, and 5 million Buddhists, Zoroastrians and others.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Benefits For Polygamy
The British government has cleared the way for husbands with multiple wives to claim welfare benefits for all their partners, fueling growing controversy over the role of Islamic Shariah law in the nation's cultural and legal framework.
The furor contributed to a sense of unease about Islam after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in the United States and the suicide bombings by Muslims on London's bus and rail system that killed 52 commuters three years ago.
The proposed use of taxpayer money to support multiple wives of Muslim men — a figure that one estimate puts at up to $20 million a year — has provoked widespread anger, particularly since bigamy is a crime in Britain, punishable by up to seven years in prison.
The furor contributed to a sense of unease about Islam after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in the United States and the suicide bombings by Muslims on London's bus and rail system that killed 52 commuters three years ago.
The proposed use of taxpayer money to support multiple wives of Muslim men — a figure that one estimate puts at up to $20 million a year — has provoked widespread anger, particularly since bigamy is a crime in Britain, punishable by up to seven years in prison.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Shariah Law
Already on the books in UK:
In various other ways, Shariah is being recognized, semi-formally. For instance, although bigamy remains nominally a crime in Britain, the Labour government has approved new social provisions by which extra welfare payments, council housing privileges, and tax benefits may be claimed by polygamous households, and the cash benefits to which the extra wives are now entitled may be paid directly into the account of their husband.
The chief, and most consistent Islamist demand, is for the imposition of Shariah law, at least for Muslims, but ideally by the whole state. In fact, many Shariah courts are already operating informally in Britain, dealing mostly with routine civil questions of marriage, divorce, inheritance, and financial disputes, but sometimes with crime. For instance, a Shariah court in the London district of Woolwich was allowed recently -- apparently with the co-operation of police -- to pass judgment on unnamed Somali youths in a knifing incident. (The assailants were released in return for an apology to their victim.)
The saddest part of this, is that so many "moderate" Muslims emigrated to Britain (as to Canada) expressly to escape from societies in which Shariah law is normative. And what they are learning now, is that, thanks to the triumph of multiculturalism in the West, "you can run but you can't hide."
In various other ways, Shariah is being recognized, semi-formally. For instance, although bigamy remains nominally a crime in Britain, the Labour government has approved new social provisions by which extra welfare payments, council housing privileges, and tax benefits may be claimed by polygamous households, and the cash benefits to which the extra wives are now entitled may be paid directly into the account of their husband.
The chief, and most consistent Islamist demand, is for the imposition of Shariah law, at least for Muslims, but ideally by the whole state. In fact, many Shariah courts are already operating informally in Britain, dealing mostly with routine civil questions of marriage, divorce, inheritance, and financial disputes, but sometimes with crime. For instance, a Shariah court in the London district of Woolwich was allowed recently -- apparently with the co-operation of police -- to pass judgment on unnamed Somali youths in a knifing incident. (The assailants were released in return for an apology to their victim.)
The saddest part of this, is that so many "moderate" Muslims emigrated to Britain (as to Canada) expressly to escape from societies in which Shariah law is normative. And what they are learning now, is that, thanks to the triumph of multiculturalism in the West, "you can run but you can't hide."
Friday, February 8, 2008
Archbishop Ready for Stoning
Sharia "would be in tension with the English legal tradition on questions like monogamy, provisions for divorce, the rights of women, custody of children, laws of inheritance and of evidence.
"This is not to mention the relation of freedom of belief and of expression to provisions for blasphemy and apostasy."
What the geopolitical climate is rapidly turning toward is the assertion that if you’re not a proclaimed Christian you will no longer have the option of going about your merry way. If the UK and Europe are given over to Islam then there will be pressure on the United States where the “maverick, walk the line image” will no longer be acceptable. A liberal United States cannot stand against an oppressive Islamic world power. This is rapidly becoming a climate where people have to choose to attack Christianity or be destroyed.
"This is not to mention the relation of freedom of belief and of expression to provisions for blasphemy and apostasy."
What the geopolitical climate is rapidly turning toward is the assertion that if you’re not a proclaimed Christian you will no longer have the option of going about your merry way. If the UK and Europe are given over to Islam then there will be pressure on the United States where the “maverick, walk the line image” will no longer be acceptable. A liberal United States cannot stand against an oppressive Islamic world power. This is rapidly becoming a climate where people have to choose to attack Christianity or be destroyed.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
al-Qaeda Training Children
The use of children as suicide bombers is not limited to Iraq.
Children have also been used in attacks and have taken part in terrorist training camps in several other Muslim countries including Iran, the Palestinian territories and the tribal regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. A Taliban tape released last spring showed dozens of teenagers and children preparing to carry out suicide attacks against the West.
"U.S. officials warn that al Qaeda is planning another attack on U.S. soil."
Ephesians 6:10-18
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth,
having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints...."
Children have also been used in attacks and have taken part in terrorist training camps in several other Muslim countries including Iran, the Palestinian territories and the tribal regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. A Taliban tape released last spring showed dozens of teenagers and children preparing to carry out suicide attacks against the West.
"U.S. officials warn that al Qaeda is planning another attack on U.S. soil."
Ephesians 6:10-18
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth,
having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints...."
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Christian Bashing
Christian Anti-Defamation Commission, says that 2007 was a high-watermark year for “Christian Bashing,” which (by the way) is the title of his new book. As a partial means of proof, Gary offers seven significant offenses, including the deliberate execution of four believers in Colorado, the attacks on Jerry Falwell literally hours after his passing, CNN’s “God’s Warriors,” and others.
Psalm 90 A prayer of Moses the man of God.
13 LORD— how long?
Turn and have compassion on Your servants.
14 Satisfy us in the morning with Your faithful love
so that we may shout with joy and be glad all our days.
15 Make us rejoice for as many days as You have humbled us,
for as many years as we have seen adversity.
16 Let Your work be seen by Your servants,
and Your splendor by their children.
17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us;
establish for us the work of our hands
— establish the work of our hands!
Psalm 90 A prayer of Moses the man of God.
13 LORD— how long?
Turn and have compassion on Your servants.
14 Satisfy us in the morning with Your faithful love
so that we may shout with joy and be glad all our days.
15 Make us rejoice for as many days as You have humbled us,
for as many years as we have seen adversity.
16 Let Your work be seen by Your servants,
and Your splendor by their children.
17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us;
establish for us the work of our hands
— establish the work of our hands!
This Type of Man
Beware of becoming a Unsatisfied person
Beware of becoming an Unfaithful person
Beware of becoming a Guilty person
Beware of becoming an Isolated Person
Beware of becoming a Violent person
Beware of becoming a Perverse person
Beware of becoming an Ungodly Person
Beware of becoming a Quick Tempered Person
Beware of becoming a Cruel Person
Beware of becoming a Lazy Person
Beware of becoming a Foolish Person
Beware of becoming an Empty Person
Beware of becoming a Lustful Person
Beware of becoming a Worthless Person
Beware of becoming a Wicked Person
Beware of becoming a Perverse speaker
Beware of becoming an Unfaithful person
Beware of becoming a Guilty person
Beware of becoming an Isolated Person
Beware of becoming a Violent person
Beware of becoming a Perverse person
Beware of becoming an Ungodly Person
Beware of becoming a Quick Tempered Person
Beware of becoming a Cruel Person
Beware of becoming a Lazy Person
Beware of becoming a Foolish Person
Beware of becoming an Empty Person
Beware of becoming a Lustful Person
Beware of becoming a Worthless Person
Beware of becoming a Wicked Person
Beware of becoming a Perverse speaker
Condemnation
Fr. Scheier recalls that he indeed deserved to go to Hell, for he had not fulfilled his duty as a priest: “I could not stand peer pressure. In other words, I wanted to be one of the guys. Now the priests at this time seemed to find a need to be just one of the guys, too, a lay person. So to keep the money coming in you had to tell the people what they wanted to hear.”
Psalm 73 God's Ways Vindicated
13 Did I purify my heart and wash my hands in innocence for nothing?
14 For I am afflicted all day long, and punished every morning.
15 If I had decided to say these things [aloud], I would have betrayed Your people.
16 When I tried to understand all this, it seemed hopeless
17 until I entered God's sanctuary. Then I understood their destiny.
Psalm 73 God's Ways Vindicated
13 Did I purify my heart and wash my hands in innocence for nothing?
14 For I am afflicted all day long, and punished every morning.
15 If I had decided to say these things [aloud], I would have betrayed Your people.
16 When I tried to understand all this, it seemed hopeless
17 until I entered God's sanctuary. Then I understood their destiny.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Missionary Will Go to Jail
"We all have to make a choice, and that choice is life or death," referring to life through standing with Jesus Christ.
Regardless of the consequences, Childers "will choose to stand with God the Father and refuse to pay the fine."
Psalm 83 Prayer against Enemies
1 God, do not keep silent.
Do not be deaf, God; do not be idle.
2 See how Your enemies make an uproar;
those who hate You have acted arrogantly.
3 They devise clever schemes against Your people;
they conspire against Your treasured ones.
4 They say, "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation
so that Israel's name will no longer be remembered."
5 For they have conspired with one mind;
they form an alliance against You
Regardless of the consequences, Childers "will choose to stand with God the Father and refuse to pay the fine."
Psalm 83 Prayer against Enemies
1 God, do not keep silent.
Do not be deaf, God; do not be idle.
2 See how Your enemies make an uproar;
those who hate You have acted arrogantly.
3 They devise clever schemes against Your people;
they conspire against Your treasured ones.
4 They say, "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation
so that Israel's name will no longer be remembered."
5 For they have conspired with one mind;
they form an alliance against You
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Dissin' Jesus
And to my fellow travelers in this journey I hope you are encouraged in spite of getting run over by a few secular buses recently. Despite shelves of bestsellers denouncing God faith in Him continues to grow. Despite unprecedented opposition from universities and professors Christianity survives and often thrives on our campuses. Despite the legal and intellectual efforts of militant atheists millions are choosing to follow Christ.
“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. If you love only those who love you, what reward is there for that? Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
A Good Shepherd
(ACLJ), specializing in constitutional law, said today it is pleased that it was able to secure a victory for an Arizona college journalism student who faced discrimination – and a failing grade – because of her Christian faith and her reporting that included a profile of actor Kirk Cameron and his Christian faith. After the ACLJ intervened on behalf of Sara Sloan, the school reversed itself and awarded her an occupational journalism certificate in addition to her associate’s degree.
Psalm 23
The Good Shepherd
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me
all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD as long as I live.
Psalm 23
The Good Shepherd
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me
all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD as long as I live.
Retarded Women Coerced Bombers
Two mentally retarded women strapped with remote-control explosives—and possibly used as unwitting suicide bombers—brought carnage Friday to two pet bazaars, killing at 73 people
Other officials said the women were apparently unaware of what they were doing in what could be a new method by suspected Sunni insurgents to subvert toughened security measures.
depravity
noun
1. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles; "the luxury and corruption among the upper classes"; "moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration"; "its brothels, its opium parlors, its depravity"; "Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction" [syn: corruption]
2. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice; "the various turpitudes of modern society"
Psalm 64
Protection from Evildoers
1 God, hear my voice when I complain.
Protect my life from the terror of the enemy.
2 Hide me from the scheming of the wicked,
from the mob of evildoers,
who sharpen their tongues like swords
and aim bitter words like arrows
Other officials said the women were apparently unaware of what they were doing in what could be a new method by suspected Sunni insurgents to subvert toughened security measures.
depravity
noun
1. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles; "the luxury and corruption among the upper classes"; "moral degeneracy followed intellectual degeneration"; "its brothels, its opium parlors, its depravity"; "Rome had fallen into moral putrefaction" [syn: corruption]
2. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice; "the various turpitudes of modern society"
Psalm 64
Protection from Evildoers
1 God, hear my voice when I complain.
Protect my life from the terror of the enemy.
2 Hide me from the scheming of the wicked,
from the mob of evildoers,
who sharpen their tongues like swords
and aim bitter words like arrows
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