I heard about this on the Rush Limbaugh show the other day. He quoted a different source, but this is the source I found first: Operation Christmas Child
iePolitics: Was this a First Amendment violation?
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Category Archives: Religion
iePolitics: A Touching Story
Something we all forget:
A young man was getting ready to graduate college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.
Tribune: Girl accused of blasphemy for spelling error
Editor’s Note: My curiosity got the best of me when I saw this headline yesterday on Facebook. As it turns out, it is not another crazy case of an American school district gone wild. But I was curious how the locals felt about the situation so I started reading the comments. I found the comments to be more interesting than the article.
We are led to believe that the nut jobs in other countries are indicative of the people as a whole. These comments would certainly not support that. As a matter of fact, I thought it was interesting to read just how much like us some of them are. Many of the comments are clearly written by residents of Pakistan as evidenced by a variety of nuances in the use of language and thoughts, yet the point of view was not much different from we would expect from our next door neighbor, a soccer mom, or a teacher in our child’s school.
ABBOTTABAD:
It may have been a mere misplaced dot that led to accusations of blasphemy against a Christian eighth-grader, whose miniscule error led to her expulsion from school and uproar amongst local religious leaders.
Faryal Bhatti, a student at the Sir Syed Girls High School in Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) colony Havelian, erroneously misspelt a word in an Urdu exam while answering a question on a poem written in praise of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The word in question was ‘laanat’ instead of ‘naat’ – an easy error for a child to make, as the written versions of the words are similar.
According to the school administration and religious leaders who took great exception to the hapless student’s mistake, the error is ‘serious’ enough to fall within the realm of blasphemy, Saturday.
iePolitics: From Judy and Earl DeVries
Help save a life! Please join us as we ask Montclair neighbors to come for an hour of prayer to end abortion in their city. We will be passing out the attached fliers door to door inviting people to pray at the 40 Days for Life event at the abortion clinic sometime (at their convenience) during the next 40 days. No talking is involved, just placing the fliers on the doorsteps. On Saturday, September 24, 9 am to noon, we are meeting at the home of John Brinkman, 5209 Orchard (one block west of Central in Montclair). Come when you can, leave when you must. Call if you have questions: 909 947 5311. Go to www.40daysforlife.com/Montclair for more information.
Many hands make light work! Hope to see you there! If you can’t come, PLEASE PRAY!
Earl and Judy
Spread the word!
Please come out to walk and pray!
iePolitics: More police state or justified code enforcement?
Editor’s Note: This story has been all over Facebook today. It fits with much of what we discuss here. Any thoughts?
Capistrano Couple in Legal Battle for Hosting Bible Study in Home
by Jonathan VolzkeA city best known for its historic Catholic Mission is facing a lawsuit from a couple cited by code-enforcement officers for holding a Bible study in their home.
Chuck and Stephanie Fromm paid $200 in fines after receiving at least two citations from the city of San Juan Capistrano. They appealed the tickets to a hearing officer who sided with the city, leading to the August 31 lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court.
“How dare they tell us we can’t have whatever we want in our home,” Stephanie Fromm said. “We want to be able to use our home. We’ve paid a lot and invested a lot in our home and backyard … I should be able to be hospitable in my home.”
iePolitics: God banned from military funerals in Houston
Someone sent me what appeared to be one of those chain emails regarding this subject. I first checked with www.snopes.com and could not find anything. So I tried Yahoo! and it turns out to be true. Here is the story the KHOU.com:
Congressmen call for resignation of Houston National Cemetery director over religious censorship allegations
by Alex Sanz / KHOU 11 News
khou.com
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Updated today at 7:16 PM
HOUSTON – At least two members of Congress have called for the termination of the director of Houston National Cemetery amid allegations of religious censorship.
“I am deeply troubled by the allegations that were brought to my attention when I met with members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Houston,” said U.S. Rep. Ted Poe (R-Houston).
iePolitics: What was your last meal?
Well I splurged as soon as I heard the news and bought an extra-large sparkling strawberry limeade and a vanilla dish at Sonic. But I’m confused. Is this really my last meal or do I get breakfast tomorrow? Maybe even lunch?
iePolitics: Happy Easter
Happy Easter
I tried to write this last night, but my internet connection got in the way so I shall now wish all you a nearly belated Happy Easter. Hope your day has been joyous.
I have not been able to celebrate holidays for over a year now but made up my mind that I would celebrate Easter today. However, I have had a severe headache for two days.
Last night Bill asked me what I was going to do for the day and I said I had been thinking about going to church but didn’t really feel like it. I have to admit I really don’t care too much for my church but have been too lazy to look elsewhere.
Well I got a lecture from Bill that it is not about the church but about worshipping God and he said I had to go. Moments later I received a text message from Bill’s dad asking me what I was going to do today. I knew there was only one right answer to that question! 
And then this morning Bill called to wake me up to be sure I was going to church.
InvestmentWatchBlog: 2,000 Year Old Depiction of Jesus Found?
Editor’s Note: This is as close as I am going to get to a Sunday column. Of course, the big question is, “Are these real or fake?”
April 3rd, 2011
The image is eerily familiar: a bearded young man with flowing curly hair. After lying for nearly 2,000 years hidden in a cave in the Holy Land, the fine detail is difficult to determine. But in a certain light it is not difficult to interpret the marks around the figure’s brow as a crown of thorns.
The extraordinary picture of one of the recently discovered hoard of up to 70 lead codices – booklets – found in a cave in the hills overlooking the Sea of Galilee is one reason Bible historians are clamouring to get their hands on the ancient artefacts.
If genuine, this could be the first-ever portrait of Jesus Christ, possibly even created in the lifetime of those who knew him.
Discovery: The impression on this booklet cover shows what could be the earliest image of ChristiePolitics: Why I believe in angels
It’s Sunday, so those of you who want to skip this post, go ahead. I may have told this story on the blog before but was reminded of it today when my truck wouldn’t back up because I had not released the emergency brake.
Probably six or seven years ago now, my mom and I had lunch at the Olive Garden in Victorville after having dropped off my car for service. I was driving a loaner. After lunch we exited the restaurant and got into the car. I started the vehicle and attempted to back up. The car wouldn’t move no matter how much I applied the gas. I checked my emergency brake to be sure it was up, made sure the vehicle was in reverse, and checked my mirrors several times. I could not understand why the car would not back up. I finally turned off the engine and got out of the car. As I walked around to the back of the car, I spotted a toddler standing against the rear bumper. The baby’s father spotted it about the same time and came running across the parking lot. I have no other explanation as to why the vehicle would not back up.
Anyway, this video has nothing to do with that story. I just happened to be listening to my “The Altr and the Door” CD and the song reminded me of a few people. Enjoy:
iePolitics: Oooops . . .
Tonight I received a email from Janet. She was concerned because I had not posted in a few days. When I don’t post regularly I get phone calls and emails from bloggers, many of them like Janet who I have never met, but at some level have become friends.
The blog has been amazing that way. I have met a lot of people because of it—sometimes that has been a real blessing and other times not so much so, like ET. But overall it has been a great experience, especially when I finally get to meet someone who I have corresponded with for a couple of years and probably talked with on the phone. That happened the other week with the person responsible for bringing the whole Doreen Boxer situation to light.
Then sometimes I hear about someone who reads the blog and it makes me cringe. That also happened a couple of days ago.
My old timers know my father was a minister and I was raised Pentecostal. I have really struggled with my faith for the past few years. And it has showed in some very dramatic ways on the blog. So imagine my dismay when a friend told me he was meeting with his pastor, who happens to pastor the largest church in the high desert, and the subject of iePolitics came up. Seems the pastor reads the blog on occasion. Oops. I would like to say I cringed just a little, but in reality, I cringed a whole heck of a lot.
So, I’m thinking to myself I should spend more time listening to my Casting Crowns or Third Day CDs and less time to John and Ken! I always used to write a Sunday post and took some criticism for it but decided to get back to it just a bit. So, for this Sunday, I came across this video that could be said to be political and religious at the same time:
iePolitics: Ground Zero mosque – Salt in the Wound
A not-so-politically-correct song about the mosque. We have not discussed the mosque much here at iePolitics. So, is it okay, or as the the song says, “a disgrace to America”?
iePolitics: One Minute Sermon
Some of you have been upset with me for allowing the Muslim discussion on the blog. So, here is something for you. Someone put it on my Facebook page today and I thought it was cute.
Shireen Qudosi: Tea Party Protest Against Temecula Mosque Points to Rising Tensions Between Islam and Right Wing Groups
Reposted with authorization from author in an effort to bring forth different perspectives to the blog.
Summary: The sinking ship known as the Southwest Riverside County Tea Party Citizens in Action Group spurs ignorance and causes further damage to Tea Party and GOP image. July 30th plans to protest the existing Temecula mosque shows SWRC Tea Party is spurred by hatred of Islam. By bringing dogs to mosque grounds, singing in protest of belief that Muslim women are forbidden to sing, and with local pastor claiming that the mosque will increase presence of Muslim extremists, group proves to be out of touch with reality.
Heightened tension between Islam and self-proclaimed American Patriots are on the rise. With the Ground Zero mosque protests inciting nation-wide Islamophobia paired with accusations of Tea Party racism, it’s no wonder that one of the biggest battle grounds that brings these two heavyweight issues face to face is in our own backyard – Temecula, California.
The city of Temecula has a Muslim demographic. The Muslim demographic have long since had a place of worship. However, they needed time to raise funds to convert a basic warehouse like structure into a proper mosque. Continue reading
iePolitics: It is time for Republicans to stop with the bigotry, duplicity and self-righteousness
Homosexual . . . gay . . . faggot . . . dyke . . . lesbian . . . and a host of other kind and not-so-kind terms we commonly hear at Republican functions are part of the dirty little secret of the Republican Party. I have recently attended a number of Republican events where mostly the ultra right-wing of the party have been in attendance. I have listened to discussions of Harvey Milk Day, gay marriage, and other homosexual-related topics, discussions that are filled with hate and intolerance.
What strikes me most is the hatred I hear in people’s voices as they talk about an “abomination unto God” all the while discussing the importance of honoring God and living a righteous life. I have to wonder if these people realize how hateful and bigoted they really sound. Continue reading
iePolitics: President Barrack Obama on Religion
iePolitics: How To Stop Church Gossip
Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church’s morals, kept sticking her nose into other people’s business . . . Continue reading |
Paul Schrader for Sheriff of San Bernardino County- Paul’s new video regarding quality of life issues in the county.
Paul Schrader has 27 years of law enforcement experience. During his time he has worked on problems that effect local issues and have shown positive crime reduction in areas. Paul shares his vision to assist the Department in lowering crime in high crime areas.
Paul Schrader for Sheriff of San Bernardino County- Paul’s new video regarding The Homeless population in the county.
Paul Schrader, candidate for sheriff of San Bernardino County shares his vision for the homeless population in San Bernardino county and how the Department can help.