Stripping Us of Our Christian Rights!
Shadows of the Tribulation period... being a Christian in a "no Christian" zone. If you'll notice, this isn't done to any other religion in our Country... only Christianity. When do WE fight back? HOW do we fight back? "Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run..." (Kenny Rogers). Peggy.
Yahshua said, "Everyone therefore who shall confess Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever shall deny Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven."
(Matthew 10:32,33)If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the One who sent me.
(John 15:18-21)
Hate crimes law - ungodly, unconstitutional, unnecessary <- FEATURE!!!
A Christian evangelist who was once arrested, jailed, and charged under Pennsylvania's hate crimes law says the federal hate crimes bill signed into law by President Obama is one of the most dangerous laws in the history of the United States.
Posted 11/2/09Obama Gets 'Pedophile Protection Act': Victim Of State Law Says Federal Act 'The Most Dangerous Legislation'
A Christian minister who has spent time in jail because of a state "hate crimes" law is warning that the federal legislation, now pending on President Obama's desk, is "one of the most dangerous pieces of federal legislation in the history of our nation." The comment comes from Michael Marcavage of Repent America. He was among a group that became known as the "Philadelphia 11" that made national headlines in 2004. That was when the Christians, ministering at a homosexual festival, were accused under Massachusetts' state law. "This is an attempt by the U.S. government to shut down the Gospel of Jesus Christ by criminalizing Christians who reach out in the love of God to those trapped in the bondage of homosexuality," he said. "The passage of this 'hate crimes' legislation is one giant leap in the direction of persecuting Christians nationwide."
Posted 11/2/09Fla. man says Home Depot fired him over God button <- How utterly ridiculous!!!
A former cashier for The Home Depot who has been wearing a "One nation under God" button on his work apron for more than a year has been fired, he says because of the religious reference. The company claims that expressing such personal beliefs is simply not allowed.
Posted 10/30/09Fla. judge orders runaway convert to return home
The teenager who ran away from Ohio to Florida because she feared physical harm for converting from Islam to Christianity has been ordered back to Ohio.
Posted 10/15/09U.N. resolution harmful to religious minorities
The "Defamation of Religions" Resolution -- which has been introduced the past several years at the U.N. -- seeks to criminalize words or actions that are believed to be against a particular religion. Lindsay Vessey with Open Doors USA says the current resolution was proposed by Muslim officials as a way to punish anyone who speaks out against Islam.
Posted 10/14/09House passes gay hate crimes measure, sends bill to Senate
WASHINGTON (BP)--Despite objections that it would infringe on the religious liberty of pastors and other faith leaders, the U.S. House Thursday passed a defense bill that includes historic hate crimes protections for homosexuals.
Posted 10/12/09Would You Be Willing To Boycott Stores Which Refuse To Allow The Word 'Christmas' To Be Displayed? Take Our Poll.
Posted 10/12/09Christian attorneys defend First Amendment at schools
Alliance Defense Fund is expanding its program to declare college and university campuses free-speech zones.
Posted 9/14/09New Hampshire Court Condemns Teen's Christianity, Orders Her Into Government Re-education
A 10-year-old homeschool girl described as "well liked, social and interactive with her peers, academically promising and intellectually at or superior to grade level" has been told by a New Hampshire court official to attend a government school because she was too "vigorous" in defense of her Christian faith. The decision from Marital Master Michael Garner reasoned that the girl's "vigorous defense of her religious beliefs to [her] counselor suggests strongly that she has not had the opportunity to seriously consider any other point of view." The recommendation was approved by Judge Lucinda V. Sadler, but it is being challenged by attorneys with the Alliance Defense Fund, who said it was "a step too far" for any court. The ADF confirmed today it has filed motions with the court seeking reconsideration of the order and a stay of the decision sending the 10-year-old student in government-run schools in Meredith, N.H.
Posted 8/28/09School officials face jail time for meal-time prayers
A principal and an athletic director are facing criminal charges for a lunch-time prayer.
Posted 8/13/09Catholics alarmed by EU equal rights law
Atheists could attack galleries for showing religious art and witches could claim the right to use church halls under a draft EU equal rights law, the Roman Catholic church has warned. The EU bill aims to curtail discrimination on grounds of religion, disability, age or sexual preference in social situations not covered by existing labour law, such as renting properties.
Posted 8/5/09Pastor's conviction for preaching challenged
Keffer was accompanied by Norwegian evangelist Petar Keseljevic when both were arrested for sharing the Gospel along a parade route in Oslo, Norway.
Posted 7/29/09At issue: Students' religious rights in graduate program
Michigan State Representative Tom McMillin has introduced a resolution dealing with a Christian's right to stand beside her religious beliefs
Posted 7/20/09Senate ready to vote on 'hate crimes' bill <- FEATURE!!!
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Posted 7/15/09Air Force Refuses Flyover Request From God and Country Festival
The God and Country Family Festival in Nampa, Idaho, has had an Air Force flyover every year for the last forty years. However, this year the Air Force turned down the festival's flyover request. Courtesy of Hot Air. Why?
Posted 7/13/09Groups demand that jail stop censoring religion
Civil and religious rights organizations are demanding that a Virginia jail stop removing Bible passages and other religious material from letters written to inmates.
Posted 7/13/09Conservatives urged to protest 'hate-crimes' bill today <- FEATURE!!!
Numerous pro-family and conservative activist groups are urging their supporters to call, e-mail, fax, or visit their senators today to express their disapproval of S. 909, the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
Posted 7/10/09Angry parent breaks bond between church, school
Local volunteers from Turning Point Church can no longer evangelize at Totem Middle School in Marysville, Washington.
Posted 6/30/09City restrictions hamper church meetings
Praise Christian Center asked for -- and was granted -- a conditional use permit from the city, but it included numerous restrictions that prevented members from meeting. The church filed suit, and attorney Jennifer Monk with Advocates for Faith & Freedom says a number of the restrictions -- described by the firm as "excessive, arbitrary, and disproportionate" -- were dropped as the lawsuit advanced.
Posted 6/15/09Sorry, no expressions of Christianity allowed as 7-year-old blocked from using religious song in sign language performance
A public elementary school in Oakley, Calif., told a seven-year-old second grader that she would not be able to perform her sign language accompaniment to the song "We Worship You" at the school's evening talent show because the song is Christian.
Posted 6/15/09Teacher dismissed over having a Bible at School sues district Seeks $1 million damages, reinstatement to science post
Posted 6/15/09Letter moves county to allow 'God' at civil weddings
"An individual was wanting to preside over the wedding of a relative, so he went down to the Sacramento County registrar's office that is responsible for certifying to do weddings," the attorney states. According to a PJI press release, Manuel Zamorano received permission to do that, but was shocked when told it was not permissible to mention God in the ceremony, since the permit came from a government department. Accompanying the instructions from the county was the following statement: "You may use any ceremony of your choice as long as the ceremony does not have any religious connotations."
Posted 6/12/09Christian student group fights for equal rights
The Christian Legal Society had an operating chapter on campus, but litigation counsel Casey Mattox says the student body voted to de-recognize them. "They did not like the fact that they had a statement of faith requirement for voting positions and officer positions within the group," he explains.County puts kibosh on home Bible study <- WHERE ARE OUR RIGHTS??????
Pastor David Jones and his wife, Mary, were hosting the weekly study near their church, when they say they were visited by a county code enforcement officer. According to Dean Broyles, an attorney for the Joneses, the county official asked the pastor if they hosted a regular weekly meeting in their home, and if they prayed and said "Amen" and "Praise the Lord" at those meetings. After replying in the affirmative to those inquiries, a subsequent citation notified the couple they were in violation of county regulations, should stop "religious assembly," and needed to apply for a "major use" permit to continue the gatherings -- a process that could cost several thousands of dollars.Mayor says city council may have to scrap prayers