Gender-Affirming Surgery

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  Good Morning Folks ! I read in the news this morning; Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed HB68 bill. So I thought I would blog more about this story. ( The News article )

The bill would have banned doctors from providing gender-affirming surgery to transgender minors and prevented transgender female athletes from playing in girls' and women's sports. I personally cannot believe that the majority of the Ohioans support Gender Affirming Surgery. 20 states have banned Gender affirming surgery, which is still the minority out of the 50 States. They are all under attack by all the activists and the federal government. Me not knowing a lot about this movement, I decided to dig a little deeper. To my amaze President Joe Biden Appointed Dr Rachel L. Levine (God given name Richard L. Levine) as the Assistant Secretary for Health. Dr Rachel Levine is an American pediatrician & politician. She is the highest-ranking openly transgender government official in U.S. history. It’s my opinion she is the head of and spearhead for the Gender Affirming Surgery / movement in our country.  Did you know you can literally go the US Social security office and tell them you have changed your gender and have it changed on your social security card without proof for change even. You can even join the military or just get incarcerated in jail and they would probably pay for your Gender-affirming Surgery.(Watch Video Here)

Lilith_(John_Collier_painting)

What is Gender affirming surgery; Gender-affirming surgery is a surgical procedure, or series of procedures, that alters a person's physical appearance and sexual characteristics to resemble those associated with their identified gender. Here is a few of the surgery types, I will not go into detail, and you can research them on your own. To me it’s just horrifying act, such as Genital surgery, Vaginoplasty, Penile inversion, Bowel vaginoplasty, Vulvoplasty and Orchiectomy (Watch Video Here)

Let's look at a biblical prospective of this issue; Lets investigate the bible about Men becoming women and women becoming men. `There is some passages addressing the issues of gender identity and expression, such as Deuteronomy 22:5, which prohibits cross-dressing, or Galatians 3:28, which affirms the equality of all people in Christ regardless of their gender. The bible really doesn’t explicitly mention gender transition or reassignment. However, if you dig a little deeper, there was scholars of the Torah that told of Demons that had the power to transform the gender of humans.  According to some legends, Lilith was transformed into one such Demon. She was the first wife of Adam. She refused to submit to Adam and left the Garden of Eden. She then became a mother of demons and had the power to transform the gender of humans. Some sources also suggest that Lilith was responsible for the death of Abel, the son of Adam and Eve, by changing him into a woman and making Cain jealous. Some feminist interpretations view her as a symbol of female empowerment and resistance to patriarchy. I really could keep going on that subject matter, however it would be better at another time.

Lilith is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Isaiah 34:14, where she is translated as "the night creature" or "the night hag" in some versions. The context is a prophecy of God's judgment on Edom, where various wild animals and mythical creatures will inhabit the desolate land. The Hebrew word for Lilith is related to the word for night. Some scholars suggest that Lilith may have originated from Babylonian or Sumerian myths, where she was associated with storms, darkness, and evil spirits.

I can only say a few words about Lilith, really the first woman was possibly transformed into a Demon! 

In summary really who was Lilith: Lilith is a female figure in Mesopotamian and Jewish mythology, theorized to be the first wife of Adam and supposedly the primordial she-demon. According to many rabbinic texts, Lilith is known to be the first woman to ever be created. However, the Bible states that the first woman was Eve and she was created on the same day as Adam. Lilith is never mentioned in Genesis 1-24. Ancient testimony says Lilith was a Mesopotamian night-demon. ( Watch Video Here )

Resources

US News; https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2023-03-30/what-is-gender-affirming-care-and-which-states-have-restricted-it-in-2023

King James Bible; https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Isaiah-Chapter-34/

Federal Government agency OASH-  https://opa.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/gender-affirming-care-young-people.pdf

The Head of OASH - https://www.hhs.gov/about/leadership/rachel-levine.html

More About Lilith that pertains to the Bible https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/who-is-lillith-and-why-dont-we-find-her-in-our-bible.html

Racheal L Levine  speech https://youtu.be/KkWHqrAyTTs?si=iA37F4UkAzXz1t6c

More About Lilith https://youtu.be/n1EKccz4fS0?si=IOpdsEdtbFwvA3E7

Gender affirming surgery Info https://youtu.be/lwEu_iwNCq0?si=wNz2GBkKdO-Vt2J-

Jonathan Cahn on Gender Affirming https://youtu.be/GiFIJSPzfIo?si=4P66Q0N1ZLteDnYh

A Parent’s Guide to Gender Affirming Care for Transgender Youth. https://www.healthline.com/health/youth-gender-affirming-care-guidelines-for-parents.

The HHS Office for Civil Rights issued a notice and guidance on gender affirming care, civil rights, and patient privacy in March 2022, affirming that federal civil rights laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity in health care.

The Affordable Care Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in health programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance or are administered by a federal agency2. This includes discrimination based on gender identity or transgender status

The Department of Veterans Affairs provides gender affirming surgery to eligible veterans as part of their medical benefits package since June 20224.

The Department of Defense covers gender affirming surgery for active-duty service members who have a diagnosis of gender dysphoria and meet certain criteria since January 2021.

The Social Security Administration allows people to change their gender marker on their Social Security records without requiring proof of surgery since June 2013.

Several federal courts have ruled that denying gender affirming surgery to transgender inmates violates the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment .

The Evil of the Digital World

 

The Evil of the Digital World: In today's digital world, all social media, news media and entertainment Media platforms are ubiquitous and influential. They Pose many risks for our children and young adults who may not have the critical thinking skills or the emotional maturity to discern between reality and fiction. Today’s Media platforms deceives and exposes many inherit vices to our young adults, such as explicit pornographic and explicit materials and life changing propaganda.

The Real Social Media; Watch Video Here

Deception: One of the major risks of all media platforms is that it can be a source of deception. Deception can take many forms, such as fake news, misinformation, propaganda, cyberbullying, phishing, catfishing, online grooming or flat-out mind control. These deceptive practices can have serious consequences for children's well-being, safety, and education. For example, fake news can undermine children's trust in reliable sources of information and make them vulnerable to manipulation. Misinformation can spread harmful myths and stereotypes that can affect children's self-esteem and social relationships. Propaganda can influence children's political views and values without their awareness or consent. Cyberbullying can cause emotional distress and psychological harm to children who are targeted online. Phishing can expose children's personal and financial information to hackers and scammers. Catfishing can trick children into believing that they are talking to someone who is not who they claim to be. Online grooming can lure children into sexual exploitation and abuse by predators. Mind control, after watching the same thing over and over will alter the way our young children perceive life as we know it is in reality.

Exposure to Sexually Explicit and Exploitative Materials; Studies have found that adolescents commonly stumble upon sexually explicit material while searching for different information. In one study, 42% of adolescents reported exposure to pornography online. Prolonged and increased exposure to sexually explicit materials “can lead to exaggerated beliefs of sexual activity among peers, sexually permissible attitudes, and sexual callousness, including more negative attitudes toward sexual partners.

The music Industry: The music industry pushes sexual content in its songs, videos and marketing strategies. Some critics argue that this is a deliberate attempt to exploit the sexual desires of consumers, especially young people, and to promote a culture of promiscuity, objectification, and violence. Music is a powerful form of expression that can influence our emotions, moods, and thoughts. Some researchers have suggested that music can also affect our brain activity, cognition, and behavior.

The Movie Industry: The movie industry pushes sexual, violent and horrific content in its films. This is done to attract more viewers, increase profits, or appeal to certain demographics. Children and Young adults perceive themselves, others, and the world around them, and sometimes lead them to act out their lives as if they were in a movie. Movies and TV shows are powerful forms of entertainment and storytelling, but they can also have an influence on our thoughts and beliefs. Researchers have argued that watching too much media can lead to brainwashing or cognitive distortion, especially if the media content is biased, misleading, or manipulative.

 We have been being deceived since the beginning of time; The devil deceiving Eve in the Garden of Eden:  The devil tempted Eve to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which God had forbidden. The devil lied to Eve and said that eating from the tree would make her and Adam like God, knowing good and evil. Eve believed in the devil and ate from the tree, then gave some to Adam, who also ate. As a result, they became aware of their nakedness and felt ashamed. God was angry with them and punished them by expelling them from the garden and making their lives hard. Gensis 3:4

What can We Do?

It is important for parents, educators, and policymakers to be aware of the potential dangers of Media deception and to take proactive measures to protect children and young adults from them. Some of the possible measures include:  Christian Value and biblical teaching. Educating them about how to identify and avoid deceptive content and practices on media platforms. This can include teaching them how to check the credibility of sources, verify facts, recognize bias and propaganda techniques, report and block abusive users, and protect their privacy and security online. Monitoring social media use and setting appropriate boundaries and rules. This can include limiting the time and frequency of social media use, restricting access to certain platforms or features, reviewing children's online contacts and activities, and having open and honest conversations with them about their online experiences.  Providing children with alternative sources of information and entertainment that are trustworthy, educational, and positive. This can include encouraging them to read books, magazines, newspapers, or websites that are factual and reputable; watch TV shows, movies, documentaries, or videos that are informative and inspiring; listen to podcasts, radio programs, music, or audiobooks that are engaging and uplifting; or play games, puzzles, quizzes, or hobbies that are fun and stimulating.

Our Opinion:

Media can be a source of deception and an evil tool, however it can also be a source of empowerment, enrichment and connect us to our friends and family if used wisely and responsibly. We need to educate and monitoring our children and young adults with alternatives ways to keep occupied and show them the great gift of the good news of Jesus. We need to partition our policymakers to make new laws on a faith based choice on the media responsibility on this type materials they push at the same time keep our liberties free.

 Biblical Reference of being deceived:

Genesis 3:1-5: This is the first account of Satan's deception, when he tempted Eve to eat from the forbidden tree of the knowledge of good and evil. He lied to her by saying that she would not die, but become like God, knowing good and evil¹.

Matthew 4:8-10: This is the third temptation of Jesus by Satan, when he showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory and offered them to him if he would bow down and worship him. Jesus rebuked him by saying that only God should be worshiped and served².

John 8:44: This is a harsh condemnation of the Pharisees by Jesus, when he called them children of the devil, and said that the devil was a murderer and a liar from the beginning, and the father of lies³.

2 Corinthians 11:3: This is a warning from Paul to the Corinthians, when he expressed his fear that they might be deceived by the serpent's cunning and lose their sincere and pure devotion to Christ⁴.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-11: This is a prophecy from Paul about the coming of the lawless one, who will be in accordance with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders, and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not love the truth⁵.

Revelation 12:9: This is a description of the cosmic battle between God and Satan, when the great dragon, the serpent of old, who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world, was thrown down to the earth, along with his angels.

Revelation 20:3: This is a vision of the millennial reign of Christ, when Satan was bound and thrown into the abyss, and shut and sealed over him, so that he would not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were completed.

 More Resources:

(1) 35 Bible verses about Satan, As Deceiver - Online Bible. https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Satan,-As-Deceiver.

(2) 23 Bible Verses about Satan - Scripture on the Devil - Bible Study Tools. https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-satan/.

(3) What Does the Bible Say About Satan or the Devil?. https://www.christianbiblereference.org/faq_satan.htm.

(4) Bible Verses About Being Deceived - King James Bible Online. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Being-Deceived/.

(5) BIBLE VERSES ABOUT SATAN - King James Bible Online. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Satan/.

(6) 35 Bible verses about Satan, As Deceiver - Online Bible. https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Satan,-As-Deceiver.

(7) 23 Bible Verses about Satan - Scripture on the Devil - Bible Study Tools. https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-satan/.

(8) What Does the Bible Say About Satan or the Devil?. https://www.christianbiblereference.org/faq_satan.htm.

(9) Bible Verses About Being Deceived - King James Bible Online. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Being-Deceived/.

(10) BIBLE VERSES ABOUT SATAN - King James Bible Online. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Satan/.

 

 

 

Merry Christmas

 

Almighty God, grant that the new birth of your Son in the flesh redeems us from the old slavery under the yoke of sin, so we may receive him with joy as our Redeemer, and that when he comes to judge we may see Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen. -Wilehelm Loehe

The Birth of Jesus

 

Hello, dear readers! Today I want to share with you the amazing story of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Savior of the world. This is a story that has been told for over two thousand years, but it never gets old. It is a story of love, hope, joy and peace. It is a story that changed history and can change your life too.

The birth of Jesus is recorded in two books of the Bible: Matthew and Luke. These books are called gospels, which means "good news", because they tell us the good news of God's plan to save us from our sins through Jesus. Matthew and Luke give us different details about the birth of Jesus, but they agree on the main facts.

The story begins with a young woman named Mary, who lived in a small town called Nazareth in Israel. She was engaged to a man named Joseph, who was a descendant of King David, the greatest king of Israel. Mary and Joseph loved each other and were looking forward to getting married. ( Watch Videos of the coming of Christ Here )

But one day, something extraordinary happened. God sent an angel named Gabriel to visit Mary. The angel greeted her and said: "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Mary was startled and wondered what this meant. The angel continued: "Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end."

Mary was amazed and confused. How could this be? She was a virgin, which means she had never slept with a man. She asked the angel: "How will this be, since I am a virgin?" The angel answered: "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[ b] the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. For no word from God will ever fail."

Mary was astonished and humbled by this message. She realized that God had chosen her for a special purpose, to be the mother of his Son. She trusted God and said: "I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled." Then the angel left her.

Mary decided to visit her relative Elizabeth, who lived in another town. Elizabeth was also pregnant by a miracle, even though she was old and barren. She was going to have a son who would be called John the Baptist, the one who would prepare the way for Jesus.

When Mary arrived at Elizabeth's house, Elizabeth felt her baby leap in her womb. She was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!"

Mary was overjoyed and praised God with a beautiful song. She said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors." Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

Meanwhile, Joseph found out that Mary was pregnant before they got married. He was shocked and hurt. He loved Mary but he did not want to expose her to public disgrace or punishment by stoning (which was the law for adultery). He decided to divorce her quietly. But as he was thinking about this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said: "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[ c] because he will save his people from their sins." Joseph woke up and did what the angel had told him. He took Mary home as his wife, but he did not sleep with her until she gave birth to a son. And he named him “Jesus for he will save his people form their sins.”

 

Around this time, the Roman emperor Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. Everyone had to go to their own town to register. Joseph had to go to Bethlehem, the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He took Mary with him, who was near the time of delivery. This fulfilled the prophecy of His birth found in Micah 5:2. When they arrived in Bethlehem, they could not find suitable accommodations.  Then, the time came for Jesus to be born.  Apparently, Joseph and Mary searched for some place that she could deliver a baby in relative privacy.  He was born in a humble stable, surrounded by animals and shepherds at His birth.

According to the Gospel of Matthew, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, following a star that announced the birth of the King of the Jews. They asked Herod, who was the ruler of Judea, where to find the child. Herod was troubled by this news, and consulted with the chief priests and scribes, who told him that the Messiah was prophesied to be born in Bethlehem. Herod then secretly asked the wise men when they had seen the star, and sent them to Bethlehem, saying that he also wanted to worship the child. The wise men followed the star until it stopped over the place where Jesus was. They saw the child with his mother Mary, and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They were warned in a dream not to return to Herod and went back to their country by another way. Herod, realizing that he had been deceived by the wise men, was furious and ordered the massacre of all male children under two years old in Bethlehem and its vicinity, hoping to kill the newborn king. But Joseph, who was Jesus' earthly father, was also warned in a dream by an angel, and took Mary and Jesus to Egypt, where they stayed until Herod's death.   

"Jesus birth was announced by angels, who sang praises to God and declared peace on earth. His birth was also foretold by prophets, who said he would be born of a virgin and would be called Immanuel, which means God with us. Jesus' birth is a sign of God's love and grace for all people, and a reason to celebrate and rejoice".

 Biblical References:

- In Genesis 12:3, God says to Abraham: "I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." This is a promise that Christ would be a blessing to all nations through his descendants¹.

- In Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah says to King Ahaz: "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." This is a prophecy that Christ would be born of a virgin named Mary¹.

- In Micah 5:2, Micah says to King Hezekiah: "But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days." This is a prophecy that Christ would come from Bethlehem as the ruler of Israel¹.

- In Matthew 2:1-6, Matthew records how Herod ordered the massacre of all male children under two years old in Bethlehem and its vicinity because he feared that Jesus was born there. This is a fulfillment of Micah's prophecy about Jesus' birthplace¹.

Resources:

Bible - ESV  https://www.esv.org/

What Christians Want to Know  - https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/

Pope approves blessings for same sex couples

 

As a Christian I love and cherish everyone’s life, I do not approve or disapprove a person’s lifestyle, I am not a judge. God gave humans free will when He created us in His image. God did not force anyone to obey Him or love Him, but He invited them to do so freely. (Genesis 1:26-27) As a Christian, we are not to condone or approve of sin in themselves or others. They are not to participate in sin or celebrate it. They are not to look the other way when they see someone sinning. They are not to be silent when they hear someone confessing their sin. They are not to be indifferent when they witness someone suffering from the consequences of their sin. The Pope is making same sex marriage a positive or pleasant act, why is he condoning the sin of same sex marriage?  Watch Video 

The Article

Photo from Vatican News

Reported By AP - Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, but only in certain circumstances and without changing the church’s teaching on marriage. This is a significant change from the previous Vatican policy, which rejected any recognition of same-sex unions as equivalent to heterosexual marriage. In 2021, the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said flat-out that the church couldn’t bless the unions of two men or two women because “God cannot bless sin.”

Opinion

This is a radical change that is easing into a full change of the catholic church, Is sugar coating sin. Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

What We Should Do

Christians are to confront sin with the truth of God’s word and with gentleness and humility. They are to rebuke sin in private or in public, depending on the situation. They are to restore those who have sinned by showing them grace and mercy. They are also to pray for those who have sinned, that they may repent and be forgiven (Galatians 6:1; James 5:19-20)

Biblical Reference

(1) Hebrews 13:4 ESV - Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.

(2) Corinthians 6:9 ESV  - Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,

The Ritual of a Satanic abortion

 

Cosmopolitan Magazine: This magazine is promoting Satanic abortion and disrespecting the sanctity of life. How far will this new age we live in go to make evil look good and destroy the pure. What does the bible tell us about the birth of a new baby?

In Gods Eye: Life is born at conception. 

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you" Jeremiah, chapter 1, verse 5. It is part of God's call to Jeremiah, who was a prophet in ancient Israel. God tells Jeremiah that he chose him before he was born and set him apart for a special purpose. God has a personal and intimate relationship with his people, even before they are born. He knows them by name and knows their destiny. He also has a plan for them and wants them to fulfill it.

This verse shows us that God is sovereign over our lives, and that he has a plan for each one of us. He knows us intimately, and he loves us unconditionally. He also wants us to be his messengers, and to share his truth with others. We can trust God’s guidance, and follow his calling on our lives.

The Article

Cosmopolitan Instagram Screenshot

Cosmopolitan Magazine, A magazine promoting Satanic abortion and disrespecting the sanctity of life Cosmopolitan magazine article titled "The Satanic Abortion Clinic was published in the November/December 2023 issue. The article goes into full details of the ritual. The article is about The Satanic Temple, a religious organization that advocates for secularism, individualism, and social justice. The article praises The Satanic Temple for opening a telehealth abortion clinic in New Mexico, which provides abortion pills to women who wish to perform a "religious abortion ritual" based on their own beliefs. The article claims that the ritual involves staring at one's reflection before taking an abortion pill, saying "One's body is inviolable, subject to one's own will alone", and declaring "By my body, my blood; by my will, it is done".

 

The article also suggests that women can include their loved ones in the ceremony and light candles or dress up as they please. Cosmopolitan Article     Video: More Information about this article    

Cosmopolitan Perversion

Cosmopolitan Magazine targets women aged 18 to 34 years old and of course it’s available for all age groups with no age restriction for buying it. Here is just a few of their article titles they should be proud of that minors have access to; Naughty New Ways to Do It, how to conjure up a “steamy sex dream, “How Far Would You Go For an Orgasm,” Reported By the NewYork Post 

Biblical reference

1 Corinthians 6:18-20: “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

Jeremiah, chapter 1, verse 5: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.

 Article Resources:

(1) Understanding Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Target Audience. https://openr.co/understanding-cosmopolitan-magazines-target-audience/.

(2) What age group is Cosmopolitan magazine for? - TimesMojo. https://www.timesmojo.com/what-age-group-is-cosmopolitan-magazine-for/.

(3) Product - WJEC. https://resource.download.wjec.co.uk/vtc/2016-17/16-17_1-32a/pdf/_eng/unit7/2-cosmopolitan-factsheet.pdf.

(4) Cosmopolitan Magazine Promotes Satanic Abortion Ritual: 'This Is the .... https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/cosmopolitan-magazine-promotes-satanic-abortion-ritual-this-is-the-most-demonic-thing-ive-ever-seen/ar-AA1kjXKZ.

(5) Cosmopolitan magazine shares steps for how to have a ‘Satanic Abortion .... https://www.foxnews.com/media/cosmopolitan-magazine-shares-steps-satanic-abortion-ceremony.

(6) Cosmopolitan defends abortion as satanic 'religious ritual,' calls .... https://www.christianpost.com/news/cosmopolitan-defends-abortion-as-satanic-religious-ritual.html.

 

Preach the Gospel and Get Shot

 

Arizona religious pastor shot in the head in Glendale
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Christian Persecution Reported (By Fox News) Hans Schmidt was standing on the corner spreading the Good News, when suddenly he was shot, He fell to the ground and had a bullet wound to his head. He was taken to the hospital and later moved to the intensive care unit. His father said he was in a “delicate” condition and needed a miracle. Hans Schmidt, a 26-year-old outreach director at Victory Chapel First Phoenix Church in Glendale, Arizona. He was shot on November 15, 2023, while he was standing on the corner of 51st Avenue and Peoria Avenue, promoting a church service. 

(Watch the news Video Here) 

Hans is currently on life support, and fluid is being taken out of his head to reduce the pressure on the brain. According to USA Today, multiple witnesses reportedly have information related to everything that happened.

The police have offered a $10,000.00 reward. They have released a surveillance video of the incident, which showed Schmidt standing at the street corner and then falling forward. No one else seemed to notice or react to what happened. The police said they did not know how Schmidt was shot or if the shooter was in a car or on foot. They also did not know if Schmidt was targeted or if it was a random act of violence.

How to protect ourselves from Christian persecution here in America

Christian persecution is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world. According to the U.S. Department of State, the United States stands with the persecuted and recognizes our shared humanity and collective commitment to the right of freedom of religion or belief. However, it is important to note that the situation of Christians in America is not comparable to the situation of Christians in many other countries, where they face violence, imprisonment, torture, or death for their beliefs. For example, in Afghanistan, the Taliban are hunting down Christian leaders and threatening them with dire consequences. In Vietnam, Christians are harassed, discriminated, and arrested by the authorities for practicing their faith.

Therefore, while it is understandable to be concerned about the challenges that Christians face in America, such as intolerance, criticism, or ridicule, it is also important to be aware of the privileges and protections that they enjoy under the law. The best way to stop Christian persecution in America and elsewhere is to promote religious freedom, tolerance, and respect for all people, regardless of their beliefs. Some possible strategies for doing this are:

 - Educating yourself and others about the value and importance of religious freedom, and the rights and responsibilities that come with it⁵.

- Supporting organizations that advocate for religious freedom and provide assistance to persecuted Christians around the world, such as Open Doors USA, Aid to the Church in Need, or the Religious Freedom Institute.

- Engaging in dialogue and cooperation with people of different faiths or no faith and learning from their perspectives and experiences.

- Praying for the persecuted, the persecutors, and the peacemakers, and asking God to grant them wisdom, courage, and compassion.

Biblical Reference:

The Bible has a lot to say about Christian persecution. It is a reality that many Christians' face because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Here are some of the main points that the Bible teaches about Christian persecution:

- Christian persecution is not a new phenomenon. It has been happening since the time of Jesus and his apostles, who were also persecuted for their message (see Acts 7:52; 8:1; 9:1-2; 12:1-2; 13:50; 14:19-20; 16:16-24). The book of Revelation also prophesies that Christians will face severe persecution in the end times (see Revelation 2:10; 3:9-10).

- Christian persecution is not always physical or violent. It can also include verbal abuse, social ostracism, false accusations, legal harassment, and spiritual oppression. The apostle Paul warned that "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" and that "the love of the world is passing away" (1 Timothy 6:10). He also said that "the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh" (Galatians 5:17). These are some ways that Christians can be persecuted for their faith.

- Christian persecution is not always personal or individual. It can also affect whole communities or groups of believers who share a common testimony or mission. For example, in Acts 8, we read how Philip was arrested and imprisoned for preaching in Samaria, but he was miraculously released by an angel who told him to go back to Samaria and continue his ministry. In Acts 13, we read how Paul and Barnabas were expelled from Antioch by the Jewish leaders who stirred up trouble against them because they preached about Jesus as the Messiah.

- Christian persecution is not always hopeless or meaningless. It can also be an opportunity for growth, maturity, and witness. The Bible shows us how some Christians responded to persecution with courage, faithfulness, joy, and love. For example:

     - Jesus endured mockery, torture, and crucifixion for our sake (see Matthew 27).

    - Paul endured beatings, shipwrecks, imprisonments, stoning's, and hardships for

      our sake (see Acts 16:22-24; Philippians 1:12-14; Colossians 4:13).

    - Stephen endured false accusations and stoning for our sake (see Acts 7).

    - Peter endured imprisonment and threats for our sake (see Acts 4).

    - Paul encouraged Timothy to endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus

      (see 2 Timothy 2:3).

 The Bible also teaches us how we should respond to persecution with wisdom, grace, and power. Some practical suggestions are:

    - Pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44).

    - Rejoice when we are persecuted for righteousness' sake (Matthew 5:10-12).

    - Bless those who persecute us (Romans 12:14).

    - Remember that God is with us and will deliver us from evil (Romans 8:31-39).

    - Follow the example of Jesus who suffered for us but rose again (Romans 6:4).

(1) 10 Key Bible Verses on Persecution | Crossway Articles. https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-key-bible-verses-on-persecution/.

(2) The Top Bible Verses about Persecution in Scripture - Bible Study Tools. https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-persecution/.

(3) What Is Christian Persecution? by Tom Ascol - Ligonier Ministries. https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/what-christian-persecution/.

(4) How should a Christian respond to persecution? - GotQuestions.org. https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-persecution.html.

(5) Bible Verses about Persecution - King James Bible Online. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Persecution/.

 

Persecution Resources:

(1) Standing Against Religious Persecution - United States Department of State. https://www.state.gov/standing-against-religious-persecution/.

(2) Are American Christians on the path to severe persecution for their faith. https://religionnews.com/2022/09/19/are-american-christians-on-the-path-to-severe-persecution-for-their-faith/.

(3) Strategies for Dealing with the Persecution of Christians. https://juicyecumenism.com/2017/05/16/strategies-dealing-persecution-christians/.

(4) Human Rights Education as the Solution to Religious Persecution. https://www.usip.org/publications/2020/11/human-rights-education-solution-religious-persecution.

Evil Exists: How Children can Endure such Pain

 

8-year-old Illinois boy found dead, just a Skeleton, starved to death by his parents

Daily Mail.com is reporting An 8-year-old Illinois boy who was allegedly starved to death by his parents weighed just 30 pounds at the time of his death and was covered in bruises, left in a closet of room. He lived in his own feces and urine. Navin’s muscles had wasted away, his skin was discolored, his body fat was all gone and his internal organs shrunk below their normal sizes and weights at the time of his death. Little Navin Jones was found unresponsive at his parents’ home and later died at the hospital on March 29, 2022.

Navin’s Parents kept him locked in this tiny room forced to eat from the trash and peed on the wall in his bedroom. They kept him locked inside with a rope. With a sign on the door that read “Do Not Give Gavin any Food”

Navin’s mother Stephanie Jones, 37, pleaded guilty last week to first-degree murder as a plea deal for a lesser sentence. Navin’s Father Brandon Walker, 41. His trial is ongoing, however he more than likely should receive a life sentence, In my opinion they both should have the death penalty. .

VIDEO: Peoria police body cam video released after 8-year-old Navin Jones' death

Let us Pray: 

God, you are my strength in this time when the anguish of Navin’s death surrounds me, the grief is unending. O Lord! Deliver my eyes from this flood of tears. This child was the light of the world, yet precious in your sight as well. I love you, Lord, for you have heard my appeal for mercy. You are gracious and righteous and full of compassion. Amen

Reach Out 

Child abuse and neglect is a serious problem that affects the well-being and safety of children. Failure to act by a parent or caregiver that results in death, serious harm, sexual abuse or exploitation of a child under 18 years old. This means any physical, emotional, or mental ill-treatment, neglect or negligent treatment, or commercial or other exploitation of a child by someone who has a relationship of responsibility, trust, or power over the child. Some of the warning signs of child abuse and neglect are injuries, burns, hunger, thirst, lack of hygiene, lack of interest, or lack of education. Child abuse and neglect can have lasting effects on the child's health, development, dignity, and survival. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, you should report it to the proper authorities as soon as possible.

Biblical Reference:

Isaiah 49:15 says, "Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!"4 This verse expresses God’s compassion and care for His people, especially His children. He will never forsake or abandon them.

Fentanyl & China the Axis of Evil

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China an Axis of evil; They have forced the Biden administration to remove sanctions to help fight this horrible drug. Its absolutely a show on how the Chinese government has no limit to their evil deeds to get their way, they are simply a drug pusher to the world. The Biden administration on Thursday removed the Chinese Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science from a trade sanction list, part of a bid to convince Beijing to do more to halt the flow of the synthetic opioid fentanyl into the United States. 

Washington put the institute on the list in 2020 over alleged abuses against Uyghurs and other minority groups, effectively barring it from receiving most goods from U.S. suppliers. (Report By Reuters. ) 

For years, China has been a primary source of fentanyl trafficked into the United States. It is a powerful prescription drug for severe pain that's made and sold illegally. It led to more than 37,000 overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2019, part of a national opioid crisis that has worsened this year during the coronavirus pandemic, according to federal health authorities. ( reported by NPR )

Under international pressure, China's government banned the production and sale of fentanyl and many of its variants in May 2019, resulting in a significant reduction in the country's illicit fentanyl trade. But more than a year later, Chinese vendors have tapped into online networks to brazenly market fentanyl analogs and the precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl and ship them directly to customers in the U.S. and Europe as well as to Mexican cartels.

 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” This verse reminds us that our bodies belong to God and should be treated with respect and care. It implies that drug use can harm our physical health and damage our relationship with God. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20:

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What is Fentanyl?

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is used to treat severe pain, especially for cancer patients and those recovering from surgery. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic piperidine opioid drug primarily used as an analgesic. It is 20 to 40 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. It is also used as a sedative and can cause addiction, confusion, respiratory depression, and overdose. Fentanyl can be very fast acting and even a small amount can be deadly. Fentanyl is often mixed with other drugs like heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine without the user’s knowledge, making them more potent and dangerous. Fentanyl can be found in different forms, such as patches, lozenges, liquid, powder, pills, nasal sprays, eye drops, and candies. Fentanyl overdose can be reversed with naloxone, a medication that blocks the effects of opioids.

In the United States, the opioid epidemic is an extensive, ongoing overuse of opioid medications, both from medical prescriptions and illegal sources. The epidemic began in the United States in the late 1990s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when opioids were increasingly prescribed for pain management, resulting in a rise in overall opioid use throughout subsequent years.[3] The great majority of Americans who use prescription opioids do not believe that they are misusing them. In the United States, there were approximately 109,600 drug-overdose-related deaths in the 12-month period ending January 31, 2023, at a rate of 300 deaths per day.

Biblical reference

Resources:

·       https://www.npr.org/2020/11/17/916890880/we-are-shipping-to-the-u-s-china-s-fentanyl-sellers-find-new-routes-to-drug-user

·       https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid_epidemic_in_the_United_States

·        https://www.reuters.com/business/us-commerce-dept-removes-chinese-agency-entity-list-federal-register-2023-11-16/

Swath of Destruction; Tornado's strikes Tennessee

 

Tragedy Strikes Tennessee

Oh Lord, we are in deep sorrow. Today, we come before you with broken hearts, tears, and anger. We come before you today to grieve the passing of a young person, to cry for the loss of someone that who was cherished, and to rage against the sudden death that snatched him from us. You did not make us to die, but rather, you made us to live, to live eternally with you. 

News Channel 5 Nashville is reporting three people has lost their lives in the recent storms in Tennesse. Sad, among the three is a 10 Year old boy . Arlan Coty lost his life when the tornado struck his Montgomery County home.

Prediction of the future for Christianity

This prediction is actually good news, as Christians will still be here in 25-30 years just not as many.  The future of Christianity is a complex and uncertain topic, as different sources may have different perspectives and methods of projecting the trends. Based on the web search results from my web and AI research, here are some possible scenarios for the future of Christianity in the world and in the U.S. Decline of the church stats

Atheism on the Rise: (Reported by  Barna Group) For Gen Z, “atheist” is no longer a dirty word: The percentage of teens who identify as such is double that of the general population (13% vs. 6% of all adults). The proportion that identifies as Christian likewise drops from generation to generation. Three out of four Boomers are Protestant or Catholic Christians (75%), while just three in five 13- to 18-year-olds say they are some kind of Christian (59%).

• Church closures: They are closing at rapid numbers in the US, researchers say, as congregations dwindle across the country and a younger generation of Americans abandon Christianity altogether – even as faith continues to dominate American politics. ( Reported by The Guardian)  The church is more than a building. It is a living body of believers, who can still worship God and serve others in different ways. The church has changed, but it cannot change who we are as the church and Christians.
• Globally, Christianity will continue to grow, but at a slower rate than other religions, especially Islam. By 2050, Christians and Muslims will each make up about 30% of the world’s population, while the religiously unaffiliated will decline to 13%.
•  In the U.S., Christianity will lose its majority status within the next 50 years, as more people will identify as atheist, agnostic, or nothing in particular. By 2070, Christians will make up between 35% and 54% of the U.S. population, depending on the rate of religious switching, while the religious “nones” will rise to between 34% and 52%.
•  In the global South, Christianity will grow faster than in the global North, as Africa and Asia will have more Christians than Europe and North America. By 2050, Africa will have the largest Christian population of any continent, followed by Latin America and Asia .
•  Among Christian groups, evangelicals and charismatics will have the highest growth rates, while Catholics and mainline Protestants will decline or stagnate. By 2050, Pentecostals and charismatics will make up more than a quarter of all Christians, while Catholics will drop below 50%.

 These are not meant to be definitive or predictive. The future of Christianity may also depend on other factors, such as social, political, and cultural changes, that are not captured by the data.

Christians Always Under Attack!

The Satanic Temple was issued a permit to set a public display inside the rotunda of the Iowa State Capitol.  This is their right under the under the first amendment. They complied with Iowa's Laws and submitted for the permit and was approved for the display with a few changes, they wanted to use a real rams head. From their website and Facebook pages this is a few of their agenda for society; A satanic Abortion clinic, A Child/student rights card to protect them for punishment under religious beliefs even a after school Satan Club for kids, Advocate for Satanic Representation on College campus's. Reported by Daily Mail

Let's Pray for their Soul!

 Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son and my Lord and Savior. I lift up to you all who is involved in satanism. I ask you to have mercy on them and to save them from the power of darkness and the snare of the devil. I ask you to open their eyes, ears, and heart to the truth of the gospel and to the love of Christ. I ask you to break any chains, curses, or strongholds that may bind them to satanism. I ask you to send your angels, your servants, and your resources to help him/her to escape from the enemy’s grip and to find salvation and freedom in Christ. I ask you to heal them from any wounds, hurts, or traumas that may have led them to satanism. I ask you to restore them to your image and likeness, and to give them a new identity, purpose, and destiny in you. I ask you to fill them with your Holy Spirit and to transform them into a new creation in Christ. I ask you to make them a child of God, a member of your family, and a citizen of your kingdom. I ask you to use them for your glory and for the advancement of your kingdom. I ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

What and Whom is the Satanic Temple: 

This organization is against the Christian way of life here in America. Of course! their headquarters is located in Salem MA, inside an old Funeral Parlor. Per their website, The Satanic Temple is a non-theistic religious organization that uses Satanic imagery to promote civil rights, secularism, and social justice. It does not believe in a supernatural Satan, but rather in the literary Satan as a symbol of rebellion and autonomy. It follows seven tenets that emphasize compassion, reason, freedom, and justice. They are primarily based in the United States, with additional congregations in Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. My opinion, it was created by Satan through Men to deceive and destroy all. We can express our concerns and let them our feeling as Christians at the following links: Contact Them , Their Facebook Page (picture from their website)

Biblical References:

• Genesis 3:1-15: This is the first appearance of Satan in the Bible, where he tempts Eve to eat the forbidden fruit and causes the fall of humanity. God curses Satan and promises that the offspring of the woman will crush his head.
• Isaiah 14:12-15: This is the passage where the name Lucifer is used to refer to Satan, meaning “light bringer” in Latin. It describes his pride and ambition to ascend above the stars of God and to be like the Most High, and his subsequent downfall.
• Ezekiel 28:11-19: This is another passage that describes the origin and fall of Satan, using the metaphor of the king of Tyre. It portrays him as a cherub, a high-ranking angel, who was perfect in beauty and wisdom, until iniquity was found in him and he was cast out of the holy mountain of God.
• Job 1-2: This is the story of how Satan challenges God to test the faithfulness of Job, a righteous man, by afflicting him with various calamities and sufferings. God allows Satan to do so, but limits his power and preserves Job’s life.
• Matthew 4:1-11: This is the account of how Satan tempts Jesus in the wilderness, after he fasted for forty days and nights. Satan offers Jesus worldly power, glory, and security, if he would worship him or disobey God. Jesus resists Satan by quoting the Scriptures and commands him to leave.
• John 8:44: This is one of the verses where Jesus calls Satan the father of lies and a murderer from the beginning. He also says that those who do not believe in him belong to their father, the devil, and want to carry out his desires.
• 2 Corinthians 4:4: This is one of the verses where Paul calls Satan the god of this age, who blinds the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ.
• Ephesians 6:10-18: This is the passage where Paul instructs Christians to put on the full armor of God, so that they can stand against the schemes of the devil. He also says that their struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
• 1 Peter 5:8: This is one of the verses where Peter warns Christians to be sober-minded and watchful, because their adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
• Revelation 12:7-9: This is the vision of the war in heaven, where Michael and his angels fight against the dragon, who is identified as Satan, and his angels. The dragon and his angels are defeated and thrown down to the earth.
• Revelation 20:1-3, 7-10: This is the prophecy of the final destiny of Satan, where he is bound for a thousand years, released for a short time to deceive the nations, and then thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where he will be tormented forever and ever.