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Holocaust/Abortion Movie, Coming to a School Near You by Staff November 7, 2011
LOS ANGELES, (christiansunite.com) -- A free DVD of the award-winning viral movie "180" may be coming to a high school near you. The creator of www.180movie.com, Ray Comfort, said "180 received over a million views in 22 days, because it's 'shocking.' It opens with 14 people (mainly college students) who have no idea of the identity of Adolf Hitler. One reviewer said, 'So, what's a pretty good documentary could have been even stronger without the fools early on.' Perhaps those who are quick to call these students fools lack perception themselves. These young people are rather ignorant as to perhaps the darkest period of human history, because the American education system has failed them."
Late last month, between 180,000 and 200,000 copies of the 33-minute DVD were given out at 100 of America's top universities, and now the Jewish author and TV co-host is turning his attention to high schools. "No doubt some will say that Holocaust education isn't appropriate for high school kids. However, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum says that the appropriate age is '11 years of age and older.' Nelly Silagy Benedek, Director of Education, The Jewish Museum (New York) agrees: 'From my experience, the best age to introduce students to the topic of the Holocaust is in high school.'"
In 2004, approximately 125,000 students visited the Washington D.C.'s United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Sixty-four percent were middle school students (ages 11-14), 35% were high school students (ages 15-18), and less than 1% were elementary students.
The public school guideline for education says: "Given the repetitive nature of the teaching of history in the United States (i.e., U.S. history is taught at ages 10, 13, and 16), it can be assumed that students will encounter the Holocaust in both middle and high school."
Education about the Holocaust isn't mandatory in the U.S. "In the United States, the 50 individual states, not the federal government, are primarily responsible for education policy. Therefore, there is no national curriculum or course of study on the Holocaust that has been created by the government of the United States. Five states have enacted laws requiring the teaching of the Holocaust."
Comfort added, "It's evident that many of the States aren't bothering to teach kids about one of the darkest periods of human history. I am concerned that we may become like the U.K. where some schools dropped teaching about the Holocaust for fear of offending Moslems, some of whom deny that the Holocaust even happened. This is more than a travesty, so we are giving hundreds of thousands of kids a free documentary that received more than a million views on YouTube in 22 days. We have already started locally, and they are going like hot cakes on a cold winter's day."
The "180" movie has been criticized by some because it compares the Holocaust to American abortion. Comfort said, "The amazing thing is that people who watch it, change from pro-abortion to pro-life. We have received thousands of emails from people, many of whom have changed while watching the movie." Here are some of many:
"We both voted for a pro-choice president the last election. After watching this documentary he said to me in tears that he was wrong. We have had our minds changed about who we vote for."
"THANK YOU! ... I'll be spreading the word about 180!! And I NEVER will vote for a candidate that is pro-choice or anything close to it."
"I have showed this to almost all my friends, and even the very atheist or very liberal ones have changed their views!"
"I have always been pro-life, but have voted for presidents that are not. When the part came up about standing up for the innocent, it opened my eyes. I will never vote like that again. Thank you so much."
"THANK YOU for changing my mind on how I view abortion and how I plan on voting in the future."
"I was always pro-choice and now I am pro-life after watching such a powerful video."
"It changed my mind and made me aware that I've got to make a stand on this issue."
"From someone that has been Pro-choice this video changed my view on life completely."
"This movie has changed my heart! I stopped after the movie and just repented [to] God for my forgiveness."
"I used to vote pro-choice. I will not ever do so again. EVER."
"Hey, my name is Aubrey and I'm a senior at a public high school in West Virginia. This past week in our civics class we were writing essays about laws that we wish would change in America. After seeing this video I choose to do mine on abortion, and how I wished it would be illegal. After I had finished reading my essay, a discussion arose in class (obviously) about how they thought abortion should be a choice, especially if the child is unhealthy or was caused because of rape. But once we started to compare it to Hitler and the Jews every ones minds started to change. I just wanted to let you know, and say thank you for doing what you do! Because of 180 I was able to turn around the entire class opinion about abortion and by the end of the class 25 of the 25 students and my teacher as well had all raised their hand agreeing that abortion should be illegal." Please scroll down one more time for movie!
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Coming to a High School Near You
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Okay, so I'm a little different...
How's this for weirdness... I'm probably one of the last few adults in America that does not have a cell phone.
This is by choice, although I may be changing my mind soon because there are a lot of times I would like to access the web while I'm not at home.
When I was 19, I took off on my own on an adventure. I made a clean break with my family, or so I thought at the time. I traveled by car up from northern CA to Reno, where I had lived at one time and have awesome memories of. As I traveled downstate, my car broke down and I started hitchhiking. I wound up on the border of Mexico and with the last of my money rented a 2.00 a night hotel room. Lucky for me, there was a carnival on the American side, and they hired me. I traveled with them for three months, and I'd been gone for six when a very kind man convinced me that at least I should call my mother and let her know I was okay. I did, and as it was getting pretty cold sleeping under the ride platforms at night, I went to my mom's for a few months before moving here, now twenty five years ago.
The whole point of this long story is that I truly enjoyed feeling somewhat like a ghost. I even changed my name on my driver's license. You could do that then; I don't know about now.
But there are times that I like to escape. Maybe just sit in a parking lot for a few hours and read and -poof- it's like being free again, though I'd never go away again. I love my kids too much!
Anyway, that's one of the reasons I've never wanted to be instantly accessible to everyone. Like I said, this now poses a bit of a problem because if I'm going to gone from home, I have no way of coming online.
You know, I could always just turn the thing off, but then people would say, "I've been trying to call you...grrrr." Oh! I could always forget to charge it.
Anyway, all this to say I'm going to be away from home a few days. But I will definitely be back!
This is by choice, although I may be changing my mind soon because there are a lot of times I would like to access the web while I'm not at home.
When I was 19, I took off on my own on an adventure. I made a clean break with my family, or so I thought at the time. I traveled by car up from northern CA to Reno, where I had lived at one time and have awesome memories of. As I traveled downstate, my car broke down and I started hitchhiking. I wound up on the border of Mexico and with the last of my money rented a 2.00 a night hotel room. Lucky for me, there was a carnival on the American side, and they hired me. I traveled with them for three months, and I'd been gone for six when a very kind man convinced me that at least I should call my mother and let her know I was okay. I did, and as it was getting pretty cold sleeping under the ride platforms at night, I went to my mom's for a few months before moving here, now twenty five years ago.
The whole point of this long story is that I truly enjoyed feeling somewhat like a ghost. I even changed my name on my driver's license. You could do that then; I don't know about now.
But there are times that I like to escape. Maybe just sit in a parking lot for a few hours and read and -poof- it's like being free again, though I'd never go away again. I love my kids too much!
Anyway, that's one of the reasons I've never wanted to be instantly accessible to everyone. Like I said, this now poses a bit of a problem because if I'm going to gone from home, I have no way of coming online.
You know, I could always just turn the thing off, but then people would say, "I've been trying to call you...grrrr." Oh! I could always forget to charge it.
Anyway, all this to say I'm going to be away from home a few days. But I will definitely be back!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Our Deliverer is coming
My Deliverer- video below
This is a beautiful song by Rich Mullins, who has since passed away. I hope you'll take a moment and click on the link and watch it. I had a really bad nightmare last night and I felt a lot better after watching this. There is so much evil in this world, it can be very discouraging. But we have a Deliverer, and He is coming. This world will flash by in the blink of an eye and we will go home, where there will be no more pain or suffering.
Isaiah 41:10: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am you God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
In the video there are some graphic pictures of suffering. We all wonder why God allows it? I'm no theologian, but in this world, if there were no wrongs, how would God ever see what we will do about it?
A word about prayer.
Sometimes it seems like saying, well, I'll pray about this or that seems like a trite response. But think about it for a moment. What could be more powerful than asking the God who created the universe to step in and help? We don't need to be eloquent, just sincere. He hears our prayers that come from the gut.
If it's a person in our life (rather than an issue) that needs prayer, why not take their hand and pray with them right then and there rather than promising to do it later? Praying together with someone who needs it is a powerful thing.
My prayer for today: Father, please reach down and comfort those who are hurting. Let us feel your presence today in all we do. For those who are being persecuted for their faith, would you reach down and wrap your arms around them and give them the strength to endure, and let them feel your love. In the name of your son, Jesus, amen.
This is a beautiful song by Rich Mullins, who has since passed away. I hope you'll take a moment and click on the link and watch it. I had a really bad nightmare last night and I felt a lot better after watching this. There is so much evil in this world, it can be very discouraging. But we have a Deliverer, and He is coming. This world will flash by in the blink of an eye and we will go home, where there will be no more pain or suffering.
Isaiah 41:10: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am you God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
In the video there are some graphic pictures of suffering. We all wonder why God allows it? I'm no theologian, but in this world, if there were no wrongs, how would God ever see what we will do about it?
A word about prayer.
Sometimes it seems like saying, well, I'll pray about this or that seems like a trite response. But think about it for a moment. What could be more powerful than asking the God who created the universe to step in and help? We don't need to be eloquent, just sincere. He hears our prayers that come from the gut.
If it's a person in our life (rather than an issue) that needs prayer, why not take their hand and pray with them right then and there rather than promising to do it later? Praying together with someone who needs it is a powerful thing.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
These OWS protests...
It's been too long since I've written anything. I haven't been feeling well physically, but it's been more than that.
Some of the things that have been going on at the OWS protests have upset me. I know that there's a lot of anger out there; I'm angry myself at the way our country is going. That's why I support the Tea Party. Our country has problems, sure; we need less government, less restrictions, and we need to return to a sense of personal responsibility. And we need a strong leader.
The protesters seem to be calling for a form of communism and we know from history that it's not the answer.
But it was the picture of a man defecating on the American flag shook me to my soul.
I realize that it's only a symbol, but it's the symbol of the country I that I love. I felt such pride on a boat on the Sea of Galilee when they raised our flag and played our national anthem. I still put my hand on my heart when I sing it. I loved my time in Israel, but when our plane touched down in LA, I began to applaud, and soon most of my fellow passengers joined in. Being in the middle east caused me to cherish my country even more, and I was glad to be home.
Then there was Oakland. It was the large fire set in the middle of the street along with people breaking windows and spray painting on buildings is why the tear gas was deployed. Some in the media have made it appear that the police reacted in a way that was out of line, but it was turning into a riot. Peaceful protest is one thing, rioting is another all together. I think if this situation goes on much longer, I think that we're going to see more of it. These demonstrations aren't changing anything; they don't even agree on what it is they want. They have the right to march, peacefully gather, but I don't understand why these tent cities are being allowed to stand. Women are being raped and told to keep quiet. I can't support that. I can't support mob rule. When I listen to what they have to say, so much of it is in ignorance of reality. Counter protest would only lead to more violence. I think it's time for the cities to step in and enforce their ordinances about overnight camping in parks, etc., and I think it will lose it's steam.
All this is an excellent reason why we need to win young people to Christ. The younger generation is lacking in meaning and direction. They're searching for something, and the only thing that satisfies over the long term is a relationship with God. I've been writing lately about Christians that are being persecuted and even killed for their faith. Imagine if our youth-and many of them are, don't get me wrong- turned their hearts to evangelism instead of marching in the streets? Then we would see something worthwhile accomplished.
We each of us have young people in our lives. Let's get them involved. Give them opportunity to talk to us, and listen to what they have to say. Ask them, "Can I pray for you?" Explain what we believe; that we have a Messiah that through his sacrifice on the cross, we have forgiveness for sin, and we can each of us be a new creation. Invite them to go places with you and show them the love that comes from God. Love speaks volumes. And ask them to church. You'd be surprised at how many times they will go.
They are crying out for love. Let's give it to them.
Some of the things that have been going on at the OWS protests have upset me. I know that there's a lot of anger out there; I'm angry myself at the way our country is going. That's why I support the Tea Party. Our country has problems, sure; we need less government, less restrictions, and we need to return to a sense of personal responsibility. And we need a strong leader.
The protesters seem to be calling for a form of communism and we know from history that it's not the answer.
But it was the picture of a man defecating on the American flag shook me to my soul.
I realize that it's only a symbol, but it's the symbol of the country I that I love. I felt such pride on a boat on the Sea of Galilee when they raised our flag and played our national anthem. I still put my hand on my heart when I sing it. I loved my time in Israel, but when our plane touched down in LA, I began to applaud, and soon most of my fellow passengers joined in. Being in the middle east caused me to cherish my country even more, and I was glad to be home.
Then there was Oakland. It was the large fire set in the middle of the street along with people breaking windows and spray painting on buildings is why the tear gas was deployed. Some in the media have made it appear that the police reacted in a way that was out of line, but it was turning into a riot. Peaceful protest is one thing, rioting is another all together. I think if this situation goes on much longer, I think that we're going to see more of it. These demonstrations aren't changing anything; they don't even agree on what it is they want. They have the right to march, peacefully gather, but I don't understand why these tent cities are being allowed to stand. Women are being raped and told to keep quiet. I can't support that. I can't support mob rule. When I listen to what they have to say, so much of it is in ignorance of reality. Counter protest would only lead to more violence. I think it's time for the cities to step in and enforce their ordinances about overnight camping in parks, etc., and I think it will lose it's steam.
All this is an excellent reason why we need to win young people to Christ. The younger generation is lacking in meaning and direction. They're searching for something, and the only thing that satisfies over the long term is a relationship with God. I've been writing lately about Christians that are being persecuted and even killed for their faith. Imagine if our youth-and many of them are, don't get me wrong- turned their hearts to evangelism instead of marching in the streets? Then we would see something worthwhile accomplished.
We each of us have young people in our lives. Let's get them involved. Give them opportunity to talk to us, and listen to what they have to say. Ask them, "Can I pray for you?" Explain what we believe; that we have a Messiah that through his sacrifice on the cross, we have forgiveness for sin, and we can each of us be a new creation. Invite them to go places with you and show them the love that comes from God. Love speaks volumes. And ask them to church. You'd be surprised at how many times they will go.
They are crying out for love. Let's give it to them.
Friday, November 4, 2011
As Predicted, Violence Escalating Among 'Occupiers' - Fox News Video - Fox News
As Predicted, Violence Escalating Among 'Occupiers' - Fox News Video - Fox News:
'via Blog this'
I realize this is a few days old, but worth posting anyway for those who haven't seen it.
'via Blog this'
I realize this is a few days old, but worth posting anyway for those who haven't seen it.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Islamic extremists behead 17-year-old Christian in Somalia
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Islamic extremists behead 17-year-old Christian in Somalia
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October 31, 2011
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(christiansunite.com) - Al Shabaab militants murdered a teenage boy on September 25 after monitoring Bible studies hosted by the boy's family near Mogadishu, says a journalist in the Somali capital.
Islamic militants began watching the family of Guled Jama Muktar after the family arrived in the country from Kenya in 2008. "I personally know this family as Christians who used to have secret Bible meetings in their house," the source said.
According to witnesses, al Shabaab members arrived at Guled's home at 6 a.m. while he was getting ready for school and his parents were already at work at an area market. "The neighbours heard screaming coming from the house, and then it immediately stopped," the source said. The neighbours informed the parents, who quickly returned home to bury their son fearing further violence. The family then fled.
This latest killing is not an isolated occurrence. A mother of four was brutally killed for her Christian faith in January, a young Christian man was shot dead this past spring, and a kidnapped Christian convert's decapitated body was found in September. Muslim extremists from al Shabaab, which has ties to al Qaeda, control the south and centre areas of the country. Al Shabaab has been designated a terrorist organization by several western governments.
Please pray that the family of Guled would find peace and rest in the Lord and that their faith would remain strong despite this loss. Pray that al Shabaab would be thwarted in their efforts to harm and kill Christians and that God's love and protection would surround His faithful followers in Somalia. Pray for lasting peace in this war-torn nation.
To post a prayer of solidarity with those mourning the loss of Guled, go to our Persecuted Church Prayer Wall at www.persecution.net/prayerwall. To learn more about persecution in Somalia, please visit www.persecution.net/somalia.htm.
Executed for being a Christian and holding Bible studies in his home...
Please lift this family up in prayer as they are fleeing for their lives.
Faith like a child
People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:13-16
The faith of children is a beautiful sight to behold. They don't question the truth of what they're told; they want details, perhaps- will my dog go to heaven?- but their belief is unquestioning. Maybe that's why Jesus said "And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck." Mark 9:42
As we grow older, the more cynical we become. We turn things over and over in our minds, wanting proof, wanting to see with our own eyes.
But blessed is the one who receives the kingdom like a child, with unwavering faith.
Remember the Roman Centurion who came to Jesus to ask for help?
"Lord," he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering." Jesus said to him, "I will go and heal him." The centurion replied, "Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
When Jesus heard this, he was astonished and said to those following him, " I tell you the truth, I have not found anyone in Israel with such faith." Matthew 8:8-10 Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go! It will be done just as you believed it would." And his servant was healed at that very hour.
Faith is essential. Because if we don't first believe, how can anything else happen?
Prayer: Father, help us to have the faith of a child. Open up our hearts that we may wholeheartedly believe.
Grant us the kind of faith that believes that You will always love and be there for us, day and night, when we sleep and when we wake. Help us share that faith with our families, friends and coworkers, that they may know the love You have for us. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
The faith of children is a beautiful sight to behold. They don't question the truth of what they're told; they want details, perhaps- will my dog go to heaven?- but their belief is unquestioning. Maybe that's why Jesus said "And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck." Mark 9:42
As we grow older, the more cynical we become. We turn things over and over in our minds, wanting proof, wanting to see with our own eyes.
But blessed is the one who receives the kingdom like a child, with unwavering faith.
Remember the Roman Centurion who came to Jesus to ask for help?
"Lord," he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering." Jesus said to him, "I will go and heal him." The centurion replied, "Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes; and that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
When Jesus heard this, he was astonished and said to those following him, " I tell you the truth, I have not found anyone in Israel with such faith." Matthew 8:8-10 Then Jesus said to the centurion, "Go! It will be done just as you believed it would." And his servant was healed at that very hour.
Faith is essential. Because if we don't first believe, how can anything else happen?
Prayer: Father, help us to have the faith of a child. Open up our hearts that we may wholeheartedly believe.
Grant us the kind of faith that believes that You will always love and be there for us, day and night, when we sleep and when we wake. Help us share that faith with our families, friends and coworkers, that they may know the love You have for us. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Living Water
Psalm 63:1
O God, you are my
God, earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts
for you, in a dry and weary land
where there is no
water.
Our bodies can
live for only a few days without water; we all know that it's vital
to sustain our lives.
For many years I
have had an illness that at times does not allow me to retain
anything I take into my
stomach, even the
smallest sip of water. After about 24 hours, I begin to crave it so
intensely that I will
swish it in my
mouth just for the taste of it. My lips begin to crack and I can
think of almost nothing
else but the need
for water. This is when I must return to the hospital and receive
fluids in an IV.
The world we live
in is a “dry and weary land” for our souls. In this world, just
as surely as I need
water to sustain
my body, I need spiritual water to sustain my soul. Jesus said in
John 4:14, “but
whoever drinks
the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him
will become in him
a spring of water
welling up to eternal life.” I know that when life gets hectic and
I don't spend the
time drinking the
spiritual water that comes from spending time with God through
prayer, reading the
Word and worship,
my soul begins to dehydrate as surely as my body does. Just as
quickly, too.
Prayer:
Father, please refresh my soul with the living water that only you
can give. Help me this day
to listen to Your
Spirit's promptings that I may bring You to others that they may
drink as well.
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