No hope in the.....

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What's wrong with this picture?

"I invoke upon you the maternal protection of
the Blessed Virgin Mary." see: mixed message
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Answer: As this grim picture graphically illustrates, after 1700 or so years since the Catholic church began, they still have a dead body hanging on a cross as a symbol of their religion, missing completely the true message of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is the only hope for any man, which are these precious truths as spoken by the apostle Paul: "that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the Scriptures." (1 Cor. 15:3-4)

"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said." Matthew 28:5-6

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"And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain." (1 Cor 15:14)

Gospel of Benedict?

American Bible Society welcomes Pope Benedict XVI to America with special printing of Luke’s Gospel given to worshippers at special events: source
Tuesday, April 15, 2008

"NEW YORK (ANS) -- A special printing of the Gospel of Luke featuring the likeness of Pope Benedict XVI on the cover is being produced by the American Bible Society to mark the pontiff's first visit to the United States."

"Each person attending the Papal Mass at Yankee Stadium, as well as those attending several of the smaller gatherings in New York, will receive their own commemorative copy of the Bible portion."

"The release says the Roman Catholic church "is a vibrant part of the Bible Society......."

"The Rev. Dr. Paul Irwin, president of the American Bible Society, and Rev. Dr. Richard Jeske, director of ecumenical and interfaith relations, will meet with the Pope at a special meeting held with Christian leaders."
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re: Pope Benedict XVI on the cover of Luke's gospel....?

What's wrong with that picture?

Answer: The Catholic church teaches that the pope is the "vicar (substitute) of Christ on the earth", wielding universal power over the whole church. According to the 1994 Catechism of the Catholic Church, which states:

"For the Roman Pontiff, by reason of his office as Vicar of Christ, and as pastor of the entire Church has full, supreme, and universal power over the whole Church, a power which he can always exercise unhindered." Pg. 234, #882

"The Roman Pontiff... as supreme pastor and teacher of all the faithful..." Pg. 235, #891
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While the Catholic church elevates the pope to the position of "supreme pastor and teacher of all the faithful," God's Word reveals that someone else already fills that position:

"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." John 14:26

"Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth..." John 16:13

excerpted from: "Understanding Roman Catholicism" (briefly examines 37 of the most important doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church, showing that none of them have any basis in scripture): vicar of Christ? ch. 6
(see full book: table of contents)

fyi
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Rev. 18:4

"Interreligious" global agenda

reposted (from 4/2/08)

Papal Visit 2008: Pope's Visit Will Include Interfaith Dialogue With Area Clergy: source

"Local clergy will attend interfaith dialogues with the pope during his April visit, to attempt to heal a rift in Christian-Muslim relations."

"Later this year, the newly created Catholic-Muslim Forum will convene in Vatican City for its inaugural summit, and show how relations between Christians and Muslims have advanced."

"In order to improve interfaith relations, the pope will meet with high ranking members from different religious groups during his April U.S. visit in Washington, D.C."

same God? see: global-approved-religion; wide-sweeping-changes
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More 'late stage' developments

re: Interfaith dialogues headed up by the pope and coming soon, a "newly created" (first ever) Catholic-Muslim forum.

The global agendizing 'interreligionists' are locked on target now, and it's full speed ahead. The pope's itinerary for this trip looks to be what we could describe as 'upper-level' meetings, i.e. the pope and the "high ranking members of different religions". The policy makers, in other words. see: interreligion-merging . This is what makes this to be very significant, coupled with, as, if not more significantly, the upcoming newly created Catholic-Muslim forum.

To successfully accomplish the required merging of the world's religions into the desired harmonious 'global-synthesis hybrid uni-faith' will require much "dialogue". Dialogue is only useful for one purpose, which is always to achieve a pre-determined outcome and does this by bringing the opposing groups into consensus. Get everybody on board, everybody on the same page. This is called the "Hegelian dialectic", and it is actually a very effective tool (You may want to research that term). The pre-determined outcome here is a 'manageable' religious framework for so-called global unity. You cannot rule your 'global kingdom' with infighting between the various factions!

see: kingdom-building-or-apostasy

(follow links...connect dots...)
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"And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world."
1 John 4:3

Out with the old, in with the new

update on televangelists and: Building Interreligion

Former ORU professor believes days of superstar televangelism over: source

"Tim Brooker, one of the professors at the center of a lawsuit involving Oral Roberts University, says it's no coincidence that many high-profile televangelists are facing investigations over possible financial irregularities."

"However, Dr. Brooker is under the impression that the timing is not coincidental. "I think God is doing a corrective work in the [body of Christ],

Brooker further states that he believes God is doing a new work in the "body" by "anointing" the "little people" who have remained faithful to God's Word all along -- and he says the days of the superstar televangelist are over."
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Brooker is right on two points. First, that the days of "superstar evangelism" are over is absolutely correct, and secondly, that the "timing is not coincidental" is also absolutely correct. He is flat out wrong though in his "conclusion" that "God is doing a new work". The very simple truth is that the "superstar evangelist" has now become obsolete, not fitting into the picture for the designed 'interreligion global spirituality'. They will now be 'phased out'. Once again, these are late stage developments in the overall plan. Take note.

review: building-interreligion

Mandatory global 'integration'

U.S. Strike on Iran Nearing: newsmax
April 14, 2008

"Contrary to some claims that the Bush administration will allow diplomacy to handle Iran’s nuclear weapons program, a leading member of America’s Jewish community tells Newsmax that a military strike is not only on the table – but likely."

"The American commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, has stepped up criticism of Iran, telling Congress last week that Iranian support for Shiite militias posed the most serious threat to Iraq’s stability."

"MSNBC Commentator Pat Buchanan said Petraeus’ remarks to Congress lay the groundwork for a U.S. attack on Iran."
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and from the Wall Street Journal:

"But now the Administration is saying that Tehran's "malign" influence has reached a new level."

"At a Friday press conference, Mr. Crocker added that Tehran is also developing "proxy" militias in Iraq that "are really instruments of the Iranian government"

"So: Iran is contributing to the death of GIs, is arming our enemies in Iraq, and is proceeding to ignore the world by enriching uranium for a nuclear weapon. Is the Bush Administration merely going to slink out of office with that legacy?
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Before the globalists can finalize their plans, there are still a few of what they refer to as "non-integrating" nations, i.e. those that are resisting being controlled, and so will have to be subdued. Without question, Iran falls into this category and appears to be the next 'in line' for 'integration'. Understanding this makes it easy to see the real reason for all of the rhetoric of the last couple of years which has served as an attempt to create a pretext to war with Iran. The 'war cry' seems to be now reaching a crescendo and the above articles may represent a new, dangerously high level of what may no longer be just rhetoric. If this 'next phase' were to begin, it would fast-forward the entire agenda. Stay tuned
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fyi: An excellent article on the "non-integrating gap" (2005)

NEW PENTAGON VISION TRANSFORMS WAR AGENDA (recommended read)

[1-6-05] "Secretary of War Donald Rumsfeld has a "strategy guy" whose job is to teach this new way of warfare to high-level military officers from all branches of services and to top level CIA operatives. Thomas Barnett is a professor at the Navy War College in Rhode Island. He is author of the controversial book The Pentagon's New Map that identifies a "non-integrating gap" in the world that is resisting corporate globalization. Barnett defines the gap as parts of Latin America, Africa, Middle East and Central Asia..."

"In what Barnett calls a "Grand March of History" he claims that the U.S. military must be transformed in order to preemptively take control of the gap, so the U.S. can "manage" the global distribution of resources, people, energy, and money."

"Barnett predicts that U.S. unilateralism will lead to the "inevitability of war". Referring to Hitler in a recent presentation, Barnett reminded his military audience that the Nazi leader never asked for permission before invading other countries."

"Barnett argues that the days of arms talks and international treaties are over. "There is no secret where we are going," he says as he calls for a "new ordering principle" at the Department of Defense (DoD)." article

fyi: Barnett's original '03 'official' list of the so-called non-integrating nations: pentagon's new map Quoting Barnett from this article: "it is always possible to fall off this bandwagon called globalization. And when you do, bloodshed will follow."

compare: realigning-nations
re: Africa, see Africom
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"After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it" (Daniel 7:7 cf. v. 23)

Then there were three, then there were....

update on: new-order-of-airlines

Delta and Northwest agree to merge: source

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Delta Air Lines announced a long-speculated deal to acquire Northwest Airlines for about $3.1 billion Monday, a combination that will create the world's largest airline and could lead to a series of other deals to reshape the U.S. airline industry.

"The deal could lead to less competition and higher fares on some routes where the two carriers now compete."

"The greater impact on competition and fares could come if other major carriers follow suit and negotiate their own deals in response. Some experts have suggested that several deals could eventually leave three mega-carriers handling about 80% of the nation's air traffic."

"The governing body of the Air Line Pilots Association, which represents Delta's pilots said it unanimously approved the deal and will present it to the full membership for ratification."

"We said we would only enter into a consolidation transaction if it was right for all of our constituencies," Anderson said in a statement. "Delta and Northwest are a perfect fit."
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and "hand in glove":

Northwest-Delta deal shifts focus to Continental: source

Delta and Northwest airlines announced a merger Monday night, altering the face of the industry and leaving Houston's Continental Airlines with a tough choice.

Many analysts believe Continental-United would be the next logical pairing.

"American is like the last one at the dance," said Anthony Sabino, professor of law and business at St. John's University. "They might hook up with a smaller carrier."
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A one world 'consolidated airline system' for the one world global management system? Absolutely! And it has to start somewhere....in fact, you're watching that happen now.

Registered yet? see below or: travel rights (follow links for full story)

The beaker's starting to boil, froggies

Registered traveler goes international: source

"The Homeland Security Department today published notice it will begin testing an International Registered Traveler program at three airports starting June 10 to expedite airport clearances for prescreened travelers."

"The eventual goal is to coordinate with other international trusted traveler programs around the globe....."

"Under the program, travelers who are registered in the program may bypass passport control when returning to the United States. Instead, they may verify their identities at automated kiosks at the Federal Inspection Services area of each airport. The program will use fingerprint biometric technology for the verifications."

see also: permission to travel
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International registration?

Most have heard the "frog in the beaker" analogy. You cannot put a frog in a beaker of hot water because he'll jump out immediately, so, what you do is put the frog into a beaker of cool water and then heat the water one degree at a time, and the frog, remaining unaware of the incremental changes, continues to adapt until it becomes...'frog soup'. Well the thermostat is being cranked up a couple more degrees here, and the so-called "Homeland Security Department" would now like you to register with them for 'travel privileges', and they would also like to fingerprint you. And, note also, it is to be coordinated with a global system...anybody got some ice water...it's getting a little warm in here

To connect the dots and read about the: "US Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), details of which the US has not yet made public.".... go here

Intelligent 'delusion' movie..don't be fooled!

fyi: upcoming new ID movie designed to shift the public "consciousness":source

"EXPELLED: No Intelligence Allowed: Ben Stein talks about his new movie that is due to open nationwide in the United States on Friday, April 18, 2008"

"I caught up with Stein, who is Jewish, at the recent NRB Convention in Nashville, Tennessee and told him that I thought only evangelicals believed in Intelligent Design, which is the assertion that certain features of the universe, and of living things, are best explained by an intelligent cause, not an undirected process such as natural selection."

"Stein said, “Well, first of all, Evangelicals are not the only ones who believe in Intelligent Design. Anyone who believes that there was a God who created the heavens and the earth and created life believes in Intelligent Design."

"“But our movie is primarily not about Intelligent Design, it’s about freedom of speech. We are very concerned that people who are at colleges and universities and are trying to talk about Intelligent Design; trying to talk about the idea that there are holes in Darwinism; trying to talk about the fact that Darwinism doesn’t answer many of the basic questions about life; those people are being ridiculed, mocked, expelled, losing their grants and so we’re trying to say ‘stop.’"

“The movie will be in a thousand screens starting April 18th and we hope people will go see it, talk about it with their families, tell their children if they believe that the movie makes any sense at all to stand up for freedom of speech in the classroom.”

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Intelligent design and the Holy God of the Bible..or another agenda altogether?

The true agenda: (quote) "Most people assume that when either talking or hearing about "intelligent design" that the discussion is centering on creation i.e. the God of the Bible vs. evolution. The fact is that nothing could be further from the truth. The agenda behind the "intelligent design" movement is something called "panspermia" (Greek; panspermi, mixture of all seeds): go here to continue.
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Do not for a minute believe that anything coming from Babylon..umm...Hollywood, would or could ever exalt and lift up the name of the Lord Jesus Christ as creator of all things (John 1:1-3). No, this world has another 'god' (2 Cor. 4:4), and he hates the true God, and is a deceiver, and loves disguising himself as an "angel of light" at times (2 cor. 11:14). Be not fooled! As for the unregenerate men of this world, how could any truth from the Word of God be expected from them for they are those who love "darkness rather than light [and] hateth the light, neither cometh to the light" (John 3:19-20). Certainly such men are wholly incapable of being bearers of the truth of God's creation as declared in His Word. No, there is an entirely different agenda here, and that is to open the door and begin the dialectic discussion (5th quote above) to draw the general population into the next stage of social-control propaganda. (click 'go here' link above)

One more thing, just to prove the point, this extract taken from the third paragraph from the quotes above:

"Anyone who believes that there was a God who created the heavens and the earth and created life believes in Intelligent Design."

Notice that Ben Stein speaks of God in the past tense: "believes that there was a God". A classic "Freudian".

Yes sir, that's right, another agenda altogether...and it's simply what is called an "intelligent cause" (1st quote). That leaves a very wide berth for directed dialectic "discussion". For just one example...can you say *Scientology (they're big on 'aliens' i.e. panspermia)? Rev. 18:4

note: This "ID debate" will become a very big issue, as it it part of the global agenda. Be informed!

*don't know anything about Scientology (also 'Narconon', which is a branch of Scientology)? see "Scientology in a nutshell": here (not an endorsement of any website, but fyi)

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JOHN 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

The 'beast' never sleeps

update on 'fusion centers': homeland update (must read if you don't know what these are)

NorthCom, Homeland Security Refine Relationship: source

"PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., April 10, 2008 – The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Northern Command plan to refine their existing intelligence relationship, a top DHS intelligence official said during a recent visit to NorthCom’s headquarters here."

"“We have a number of areas where we’ve already agreed that we will begin new initiatives together, where we will do joint projects together, where we will do intelligence analysis together, where we will work to understand what NorthCom is doing in exercises and training,” Charles Allen, DHS undersecretary for intelligence and analysis, said."

"Strengthening the relationship between the DHS and NorthCom intelligence offices will promote more efficient and effective information sharing, Allen said, and the American public benefits because the intelligence community at the federal level is working together in new and different ways."

"Allen said he and Air Force Gen. Victor E. Renuart, NorthCom commander, have to understand the global picture so they can work together, along with federal, state and local partners.
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A nationwide integration of military and police. Here is now "fusion" at the highest level (click link). This is not the country you grew up in. Take note.

As mentioned in the "homeland update" post (link above), it would seem to be obvious that without a 'single authority' over the whole of the "seamless system" of national law enforcement/police state presently being established, it would be unable to function properly. From this news release it appears that this problem is now being addressed by incorporating the military command Northcom into the mix. This must be considered a very significant development, seeing how Northcom is now prepared to implement martial law nationwide, if the 'need should arise', as they themselves state (for details see: northcom). All federal, state, and local agencies are to be considered as "partners", as seen above.
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and (related article) from Northcom....to "Africom":

Africom to Commence Operations This Year: source

"11 April 2008 The U.S. Government is to begin military ties with 53 African nations come September 2008, when the newly established U.S Africa Command (Africom), becomes an independent unified command."

"The US Africa Command comes to recognize the growing importance of Africa. We are here to work with African nations in developing national and regional security institution capabilities that promote security, stability and facilitate development. We have a common goal of helping Africans to be able to provide for their own security," said Crawley."

"The Defence Department of America has asked the US Congress for $392 million to facilitate the Africa Command transition team for the Fiscal Year 2009, which begins October 1, 2008."

see also: global-police
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"Military ties with 53 African nations", under the newly established U.S. Africa command called Africom? You didn't hear anything about that on CNN or Fox did you? (important: compare with realigning-nations). Not at all. All you got from the globalist controlled network media is Hillary/Obama/Idol/Survivor/Hillary/Obama/Idol/Survivor ad nauseam. While the common people are being/have been hypnotized into a deep sleep, this world is being rapidly but quietly transformed into a global police state. Once again, can you say 666?

what about: Sleeping Christians
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1Thessalonians 5:6 "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober"

"Africom" Is Born

Africom to Commence Operations This Year: source

"11 April 2008 The U.S. Government is to begin military ties with 53 African nations come September 2008, when the newly established U.S Africa Command (Africom), becomes an independent unified command."

"The US Africa Command comes to recognize the growing importance of Africa. We are here to work with African nations in developing national and regional security institution capabilities that promote security, stability and facilitate development. We have a common goal of helping Africans to be able to provide for their own security," said Crawley."

"The Defence Department of America has asked the US Congress for $392 million to facilitate the Africa Command transition team for the Fiscal Year 2009, which begins October 1, 2008."

see also: global-police
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"Military ties with 53 African nations", under the newly established U.S. Africa command called Africom? You didn't hear anything about that on CNN or Fox did you? (important: compare with realigning-nations). Not at all. All you got from the globalist controlled network media is Hillary/Obama/Idol/Survivor/Hillary/Obama/Idol/Survivor ad nauseam. While the common people are being/have been hypnotized into a deep sleep, this world is being rapidly but quietly transformed into a global police state. Once again, can you say 666?

what about: Sleeping Christians
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1Thessalonians 5:6 "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober"

The Tribulation; by H.A. Ironside

"The day of the LORD cometh" Joel 2:1

The vast majority of professing Christians have little to no understanding of biblical prophecy and eschatology (last things), and/or have basically rejected outright the idea of anything like what the prophet Joel spoke of, i.e. "the day of the LORD cometh". The "day of the LORD", according to scripture is to be a time of judgment upon rebellious Jews and upon the Christ rejecting world, and this period of time is called in the Word of God "the tribulation". Is it past history, or still somewhere in the future? Where does the 'church' fit into the scenario? Does the bible teach that the 'church' is to be "raptured" (removed) prior to the tribulation? Christian, you need to know what God's Word says about these things, for it will determine how you view everything that is happening in today's rapidly changing world. On that note here is an excellent little study by a well known and highly regarded bible teacher from a few years past. It is recommended to take some time and carefully consider "what saith the scripture".
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THE TRIBULATION

by H.A. Ironside (1876-1951)

(excerpts)

Those who attack dispensational truth tell us that the Great Tribulation is in the past. They declare that the truth which we have been teaching people for years--that the Dispensation of Grace, now on the verge of closing, will be followed by the Great Tribulation--is all wrong. They say that it is just a fantastic notion that is unsupported by Scripture. Is the Tribulation in the past, or is it in the future? Let us turn to God's Word for the answer to this question......

.....Those who teach that the Tribulation was in the past are divided into several distinct schools. The Preterists maintain that the Great Tribulation took place at the time of the trouble which the Jewish people passed through when the Roman armies, under Titus, destroyed Jerusalem and wrought havoc throughout Palestine. The Great Tribulation, according to them, began in A.D. 70 and ended a very short time afterward. The Roman Catholic view which is ordinarily held refers to the two hundred or more years of persecution under pagan Rome, which ended with the church's triumph over the paganism of the empire.

The other view, commonly known as the historical interpretation, holds that the Great Tribulation referred to the period of trial during which those who protested against the Romish dogmas were persecuted.

Those who are called Futurists maintain that the Great Tribulation has never yet taken place and cannot begin as long as the Church of God (born-again believers) is in the world. It will not take place until we have been called to meet the Lord in the air. This is the view that I hold. read full
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see related: current false teachers who are attacking the Revelation;

and more on the false teaching called dominionism/preterism: kingdom or apostasy

Right hand, or forehead?

Met Police officers to be 'microchipped' by top brass in Big Brother style tracking scheme: dailymail.co.uk
10th April 2008

"Every single Metropolitan police officer will be 'microchipped' so top brass can monitor their movements on a Big Brother style tracking scheme, it can be revealed today."

"According to respected industry magazine Police Review, the plan - which affects all 31,000 serving officers in the Met, including Sir Ian Blair - is set to replace the unreliable Airwave radio system currently used to help monitor officer's movements."

"The new electronic tracking device - called the Automated Personal Location System (APLS) - means that officers will never be out of range of supervising officers."

"Pete Smyth, chairman of the Met Police Federation, said: "This could be very good for officers' safety but it could also involve an element of Big Brother. "
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fyi: This from Europe. It's no longer something that's "going to happen some day". The 'day' has come. Take note.
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"And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads" (Rev. 13:16)

"Shifting" (i.e. deceiving) the youth.....

re: McLaren and the "shift" 2008 conference 4/9-11

"Youth Leaders 'Shift'......" source (conference today through saturday)

"With students walking away from the church in droves, youth ministry is no longer viewed as just fun and games. Rather, it's a serious time in ministry where high levels of creativity and innovation kick in, says author and sought-after speaker Brian McLaren."

"Thousands of youth leaders have converged in the Chicago area for the Shift 2008 conference (April 9-11), hosted by the Willow Creek Association (WCA). Conference organizers desire to help "shift" the future of youth ministries and bring an end to youth ministries' ineffectiveness in spiritually transforming students."

""And it provides an opportunity to "truly go out in the world like Jesus sent us to as a youth leader," he said."

(Sound good.....going out..."like Jesus"? Here is the real story: see incarnational )
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"Shifting" the youth into the now emerging interspiritual global religion is the unfortunate reality of what's actually happening here. Parents, they are training "thousands of youth leaders" who will in turn be coming after your youth...and they intend to do a "total makeover" (see below) on them. Things today are not always what they may seem to be, for these are days of tremendous apostasy from true biblical faith. You must learn who, what, and where! This is truly urgent!

For instance, this on the man named above, speaker Brian McLaren, and what he calls the "shift":

(quote from recent article: herescope)

"Be prepared for a total makeover of Christianity". in Brian McLaren's most recent book, Everything Must Change. He calls it a DeepShift. And be cautioned: if you embark upon any criticisms of this book, you have already been caricatured, castigated, ridiculed and mocked. You are part of a bad old "suicide machine" metaphor that is destroying planetary peace, damaging the earth's ecosystem, creating "global dysfunctions" and contributing to "systemic injustice" (p. 34) -- all caused by your dangerously antiquated "conventional" theological "framing story." You are likely to be "tense, judgmental, imbalanced, reactionary, negative, and hypocritical." (p. 33) You are part of a failed religion "that has specialized in people's destination in the afterlife but has failed to address significant social injustices in this life." You have also neglected to "address the dominant societal and global realities" of "systemic injustice, systemic poverty, systemic ecological crisis," etc. (p. 33)" see:will-you-bow-knee

The truth is that this "shifting" has nothing whatsoever to do with biblical Christianity, but is attempting to create a humanistic "interspiritual global religion", and ultimately this is needed simply for effective "global management". (see 'interspiritual' link above)

"Be prepared" to resist the apostate teachers and their teaching. 'Shift' not!

important further information see also: infidels; deep-shift-deep-deception; christian-school-betrayal
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Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them. (Eph. 5:6-7)

One World Bank

update on: global financial reform

Bernanke urges quick action to reform financial system: source

"RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. and international financial system overseers need to put in place reforms soon to restore confidence in markets disrupted by the credit crisis, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday"

""We do not have the luxury of waiting for markets to stabilize before we think about the future," Bernanke told the World Affairs Council. "Indeed, many of the necessary changes that have been identified, including increased transparency, improving risk management, and attaining better coordination among regulators."

"Bernanke spoke as finance ministers and central bank heads of 7 major nations known as the Group of Seven gathered for semi-annual meetings in Washington, where they are expected to propose steps to respond to the crisis, which has spread beyond the United States."

compare: new-world-order-banks

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re: spreading "beyond the United States"....

Highly significant developments as relating to the building of the single global financial system which will be required to run a one-world government. Once again the 'crisis' is calling for urgent action. Another point to consider, this one world government will require a ruler....see: global-conductor-needed

The Word of God identifies this coming world ruler as the one called Antichrist! It seems that the stage is 'quickly' being readied.

2 Peter 3:17

Every square inch...

The National Landscape Conservation System Act, H.R. 2016:source

"WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today that formally recognizes 26 million acres of wild and historic lands in the first congressionally designated conservation system in the past 40 years."

"These lands play an increasingly important role in protecting our natural and historic resources," said William H. Meadows, the president of The Wilderness Society, one of 75 conservation, historic preservation, faith-based, recreation, business and place-based friends groups supporting the bill. "We look forward to the Senate taking action on this important legislation."

"The bill ensures that lands within the Conservation System remain a single system which will allow a greater communication within BLM."

"The National Landscape Conservation System encompasses many historically and ecologically important areas, including 15 national monuments, 13 national conservation areas, 36 wild and scenic rivers, 148 wilderness areas, 4,264 miles of national scenic and historic trails, and more than 600 wilderness study areas."
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This bill sailed through the house, and a similar bill, S. 1139, which would also create new layers upon layers of regulation and control measures over the 26 million acres of public lands, is awaiting a vote in the Senate.

Another 'environmental' bill is being 'discussed' in the Senate today, S2739, called the "Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008". This bill incorporates 62 separate legislations into a nice tidy little package so as to pass all in one fell swoop. It encompasses all sorts of new legislation dealing with new federal parks, 'wilderness areas', land and water studies, water related authorities, national heritage areas, and other related.

In other words, greatly increased federal controls over ever widening areas as well as over the "natural resources". There seems to be many issues dealing with private property rights also connected with these legislations. No specifics at this time though as the bills are not as yet finalized or passed into law. There does not appear to be any significant opposition though. There are many other related bills pending. stay tuned

Learn what is happening: unsustainable; sustainable

fyi

New order of the airlines?

update on: flight cancellations and airlines

American Airlines grounds 933 more flights:latimes
Midway Airlines, meanwhile, cancels 14 of its departures to inspect MD-80 wiring

"Travelers faced another round of airport turmoil today as American Airlines scrubbed 933 more flights...."

"American, the world's biggest airline, has canceled about 2,500 flights since Tuesday, disrupting travel plans for more than 150,000 people and creating chaotic conditions at some of the nation's busiest airports."

"Tomorrow will be much better than today, and Saturday will be much better than tomorrow and Sunday will hopefully be a normal day," American spokesman Tim Wagner said, although he noted that "it is a fluid situation."
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re: "creating chaotic conditions"

Ordo ab chao is Latin for "order out of chaos". It is a simple concept really. When circumstances just so happen to occur which result in creating "chaotic" situations, the way is then suddenly opened to provide some "solutions". New solutions that is, or, as in this case apparently, an opportunity to bring about a new "order" from out of that "chaos.

The article above is describing "chaos", and the article below seems to be calling for a "new order":
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FAA Crackdown Overdue, Inspector General Says: wsj

The Transportation Department's inspector general said the Federal Aviation Administration's recent crackdown is long overdue and called for "immediate and comprehensive" changes to improve airline safety.

Three days into an extraordinary bout of flight cancellations stemming from a special safety review of the nation's airlines, inspector general Calvin Scovel told a Senate subcommittee that the FAA continues to give airlines too much freedom on complying with safety regulations.

"Sen. Jay Rockefeller, the subcommittee's chairman, said...." "The FAA is an agency that's spiraling downward and approaching the losing of the confidence of the American people and Congress,"
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Connected the dots yet?

1. "immediate and comprehensive" changes..are needed... (see: "urgent")
2. because the private airline companies have "too much freedom"
3. the FAA is spiraling downward
4. The American people and congress are losing confidence

All these things could lead one to believe that a government takeover of the private airline industry may be the only possible solution. The new order. ordo ab chao?

stay tuned.....

follow the links, also compare with "financial overhaul": cui-bono

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"Thus he said, The fourth beast.....shall devour the whole earth.." Daniel 7:23

CHM; The 'midnight cry' [Matt. 25]

...and THE TEN VIRGINS (Matt. 25:1-13)
by C. H. MACKINTOSH, or CHARLES HENRY MACKINTOSH (1820-1896)

excerpt:

".....the parable of the ten virgins teaches, beyond all question, that when the Bridegroom comes, there will be foolish virgins on the scene, and clearly, if there are foolish virgins, all cannot have been previously converted. A child can understand this. We cannot see how it is possible, in the face of even this one parable, to maintain the theory of a world converted before the coming of the Bridegroom.

But let us look a little closely at these foolish virgins. Their history is full of admonition for all Christian professors. It is very brief, but awfully comprehensive. “They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them.” There is the outward profession, but no inward reality — no spiritual life — no unction — no vital link with the source of eternal life — no union with Christ. There is nothing but the lamp of profession, and the dry wick of a nominal, notional, head belief: read full

see also: kingdom-or-apostasy
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"And.......the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut....Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh." (Matt. 25:10,13)

Can you say "conditioning"?

update on: permission to fly

American Airlines cancels 1,000 more flights for inspections

"American Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights today -- almost half of its schedule -- stranding an estimated 100,000 passengers at airports around the country as it grounded planes for another round of maintenance checks."

"It was the biggest schedule disruption yet for the nation's biggest airline, which canceled 460 flights Tuesday ....."

"American said it couldn't promise that the inspections would be completed today, raising the possibility that the flight disruptions could continue into Thursday and possibly beyond."

"As the cancellations rolled through American's schedule, customers received e-mails saying they had been re-booked on another flight, only to receive a subsequent e-mail saying that flight had been canceled too."

"The airline maintains that the cancellations are related only to compliance with federal airworthiness regulations and are not a safety issue."

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Freedom of movement is another one of the "unsustainable" 'human' activities hidden in the globalist agenda. This is a reality, and is actually a large part of the "wrenching transformation", a term coined by globalist Al gore himself, called Agenda 21". "Human resources" i.e. worker bees for the new globalized world, are to be restricted to their 'hives'...or, what are being called 'sustainable communities'...believe it not. Researching the topic will prove this to be a true statement. Are these massive flight cancellations conditioning exercises?

Hear it now, believe it later.....

see: wrenching transformation

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(related article) compare with:

Major airlines OK 'for now': yahoo

"A slowing economy and high fuel prices appear to have killed off tiny ATA Airlines, Aloha Airlines, and Champion Air. A big pile of cash will keep the big airlines from that same fate, for now."

also: everything's urgent

'christian' rockers gone ecumenical

re: Pope's six-day visit, April 15-20

see below on Pope's visit; or mixed-message

Catholic Church Gets Hip for Pope's Youth Rally: source

"Hip, young and fun are usually not words that come immediately to mind when describing the Catholic Church. But this is the mood the world's second largest religious institution is looking to create for the Pope's stop at a Youth Rally in New York next Saturday."

"Most recently, Christian rock artist TobyMac was added to the musical line-up which includes Christian rock band Third Day and New York pop/classical trio "Three Graces.""

"It will be TobyMac's third papal performance."

"“It's an honor to participate in this Papal visit. Not too many artists are given this opportunity. We have great respect for the work he does," the Dove Award-winning artist commented."

"Tai Anderson of Third Day said he expects the papal performance to be one of the "cornerstone moments" of the band's career, according to The Associated Press."

"Chris Wangro, the rally's producer, said the Christian rock band was selected to perform not only because they're recognized as a leader in Christian music but also "an important influence for today’s youth.""

"The Pope ........is slated to hold an open-air mass in Washington, D.C., before heading out to New York on April 18 where he will address the United Nations."

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Popular so-called 'christian' rockers playing for the pope and ignorantly helping build the planned global interreligious future, 'inter-merging' the Christian faith and blurring the lines. These bands are the leaders in the so-called 'christian' music industry... not only selling cd's to your kids, but 'leading' them (astray)...not to mention many undiscerning 'adults' blindly following along as well. "come out of her my people..."

"And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch." Matt. 15:24

The Strait Gate

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Luke 13:24

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Mixed message

update on: papal visit '08

Pope sends advance message to US: source

message opens with this:

"Vatican, Apr. 8, 2008 (CWNews.com) - Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) has released a message to the people of the United States, in preparation for his trip to America next week."

"In his message the Holy Father says that he is coming to the US to proclaim that "Jesus Christ is hope for men and women of every language, race, culture, and social condition.""

and closes with this:

"Dear brothers and sisters, dear friends in the United States, I am very much looking forward to being with you. I want you to know that, even if my itinerary is short, with just a few engagements, my heart is close to all of you, especially to the sick, the weak, and the lonely. I thank you once again for your prayerful support of my mission. I reach out to every one of you with affection, and I invoke upon you the maternal protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary."

"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Tim. 2:5)

So which will it be? The Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, or the "maternal protection" of Mary? And, as to being "invoked upon"...nooo thanks!

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Then one said unto him (Jesus), Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. But he (Jesus) answered and said unto him that told him,

Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother." (Matt. 12:47-50)