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Hillary Clinton Can’t Be President Of The United States Because She’s A Woman… The Bible Says So

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Interesting video from Huffington Post:

The Huffington Post reports:

NEW YORK — Should Hillary Clinton be the next president of the United States? There are plenty of sound reasons why not –- an intimacy with Wall Street, dubious achievements as Secretary of State, the need for new blood in the political arena, excessive secrecy and so on. Her gender, however, is not one of them (for some voters the benefit of having the first woman in the White House probably outweighs many of the political objections).

Yet one Texas woman thinks otherwise. Cheryl Rios, a company CEO in Dallas, wrote on Facebook that she’d “move to Canada” if Hillary became President. Why? God, of course… “There’s an old biblical sound reasoning why a woman shouldn’t be president,” Rios told a local news station. Unfortunately, the reporter didn’t ask her where in the book God forbade women from becoming the leader of a country that didn’t yet exist, in a region thousands of miles from the Middle East.

In her initial Facebook post, Rios wrote: “With the hormones we have, there is no way [a woman] should be able to start a war. Yes I run my own business and I love it and I am great at it BUT that is not the same as being the President, that should be left to a man, a good, strong, honorable man.”

Read rest at Huffington Post.

Few questions about this:
Where does it say that a woman shouldn’t be President?
What happens in Canada has a female head of state?

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President Obama leads crowd in rendition of “Amazing Grace” 

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While giving a eulogy for one of the victims of last weeks Charleston shootings in America,  President Obama has led the gathered crowd in a rendition of “Amazing Grace”.

From the Huffington Post:

At the end of his impassioned eulogy for Pinckney, one of the nine people shot and killed at Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church last week, Obama broke into the hymn.

“If we can find that grace, anything is possible. If we can tap that grace, everything could change. Amazing grace,” he said before beginning to sing.

Read more at The Huffington Post.

Oh and a quick note to our cousins across the pond…

America,

In case you were wondering. This is indeed more evidence that President Obama is cooler then David Cameron.

Regards,

England

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A Christian Gun?

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It seems that Bible verses can be spotted in many places. Cards, “inspirational” posters, Bibles, and now… a rifle.

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Whilst I’m sure that being an English guy living in England, means I’m going to struggle to understand why online gun shopping is a thing, let alone why there would be a Bible verse “laser engraved” onto it, I do wonder…

Why is this a thing?

It seems this gun also comes with (what looks like) a badge with a cross, and text saying “If God Wills It”.

Here’s some of the rt.com article on this…

A Florida gun maker has launched an ‘ISIS-proof’ assault rifle, complete with a Bible verse and a symbol of the crusades. The firearm boasts three settings – ‘peace,’ ‘war’ and ‘God wills it’ – and has been condemned by Muslim groups.

The ‘Crusader Rifle’ was “designed to never be used by Muslim terrorists,” and is inscribed with Psalms 144:1: “Blessed be the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.”

Made by Spike’s Tactical in Apopka, Florida, the gun is also inscribed with a Knight’s Templar Long Cross – a Christian crusader symbol.

“Off the cuff I said I’d like to have a gun that if a Muslim terrorist picked it up a bolt of lightning would hit and knock him dead,” Thomas said.

The firearm – which costs $1,395 – appears to be a popular choice. According to Spike Tactical’s website, the ‘Crusader Rifle’ is taking up to two weeks to ship “due to overwhelming media response.”

The gun is also being proudly sold at Florida Gun Supply, a store that recently came under fire for declaring the premises a “Muslim free zone.”

“It’s not because we want to have war. It’s because our desire is the same desire as everybody else – we want peace. But unfortunately, if we want peace, we have to prepare for war,” Florida Gun Supply owner Andy Hallinan told RT’s Ruptly agency.

Read the rest of the article over at rt.com.

Here’s their newsreport on the subject


I still haven’t worked out, why this is a thing yet..

You can buy this rifle over at spikestactical.com or read more at Orlando Weekly.

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Some Light Reading Material? “Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States”

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Want some light bed time reading material?

Want to be in tune with American politics?

Want to find out why America might be destroyed?

Try “Hillary Clinton, Prophecy, and the Destruction of the United States: Is Hillary Clinton Fulfilling Biblical, Islamic, Catholic, Buddhist, and other America-Related Prophecies?”

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Ask yourself. Do they need a longer title for the book?

If needed you can get this from Amazon

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America’s Hate Preachers BBC Documentary

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A little bit of viewing pleasure for those who are a “fan” of Pastor Steven Anderson and his style of preaching. The BBC went out last year and put together a documentary about hate preaching in America.

 

Watch it for such joyful quotes such as:

Sinners that need saving from their liberal politics

and

Alot of Christians dont understand confrontational evangelism, because they don’t understand the nature of Jesus Christ.

And the slightly ominous observation from the documentary maker…

(They) Feel their views are under threat… the prosecuted they feel the stronger their convictions grow.

This is Pastor Steven Andersons comments about the BBC Hate Preacher documentary after it was broadcast…

While its easy for us Brits to talk about “Americas Hate Preachers”, I wonder if we see similar things but in slightly different form?

Suggested ‘Biblical’ Voting Guidelines

Topics To Avoid Talking About At Church This Week (USA Edition)

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America, welcome to (hopefully) the end of your election season. When you next rock up to church this Sunday, the question of who will be the next President of America will be resolved. We all know either Hilary Clinton or Donald Trump will be the next President, and we all know that someone at your church will have wanted the other one to win.

There may be a few people at church that could get upset this week if the wrong thing is said, to assist in avoiding accidental upset, Sofa has created this list of things NOT to talk about at Church this week.

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It should fit in your wallet, so feel free to print off and take the above card with you!

Any other ideas?

More Ways to Show Love and Acceptance.

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So, lets face it. 2016 is an interesting year. With arguably negative political campaigns held on either side of the Atlantic, leading to negativity spilling out of the newspapers and impacting people in a real way. It feels like the world is leaving 2016 in a far more negative place then when it entered it.

I’m not going to write a full discourse looking at why this may be the case, instead I’m going to look at a few ideas of what could be done to improve matters. (There’s no way of phrasing the next sentence without being cheesy) How can we spread more love in 2016?

Read The Gruffalo…

Kids books are awesome, and the world needs more awesome. Try The Gruffalo for a flavour of awesome. Actually try anything from Julia Donaldson.

Volunteer For A Local Charity / Organization.

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Because volunteers are awesome, and there’s probably something out there you’d like doing. (I personally know of opportunities to cook, and build lego.*) If nothing else, doing something good might help to improve your CV.

Write A Love Letter To A Stranger.

Like these guys…

 

Abundance redefined. ?? #LL2S

A photo posted by Love Letters 2 Strangers (@loveletters2strangers) on

Cook Your Neighbour A Meal.

Because who doesn’t love free food?

(Doesn’t have to look this nice)

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Offer Free Hugs

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Like EVERYTHING

 

Step 1. Order loads of these stickers from Amazon.facebook-like-sticker

Step 2. PUT THEM EVERYWHERE!!!!

 

Any other suggestions you’d like to share?

*These are two separate volunteer positions, at different places. There isn’t a magical place where you cook AND play with lego…. I dont think.

 


A Christian Family Wishlist For Christmas?

Pat Robertson: Opposition To Trump Is ‘Satanic’

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Interesting comments from Pat Robertson about Trump, and America… “America is the great hope of the world”:

Donald Trump –“We’re going to start saying Merry Christmas again.”?

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Donald J. Trump addressing supporters at a 4th July event, where it seems that he got a big cheer when he said “We’re going to start saying Merry Christmas again.”

Question.
At what point did America stop saying Merry Christmas, and what does America say instead?

When Church Choirs Sing For America?

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A number of Southern Baptist church choirs sang a song entitled “Make America Great Again”  at a Donald Trump rally on Saturday, which appears to have been hosted by  the First Baptist Dallas Church

“Make America Great Again,” was Trump’s campaign motto when he was campaigning to become President.

Personally I always thought that America was kinda great, except I’m now struggling with America needing a song about being great… AGAIN.

Can anyone explain why this song is a thing for me please?

(Update) This is now a CCLI Licensed Christian Worship Song, therefore this is part of the database of worship songs that people sing in Churches.

Does this mean that there are churches now singing “us more then other churches  please Lord?” Isn’t the Church meant to be one family, not separated by different countries / languages etc?

UCB Radio here in the UK are asking how political churches should be, shouldn’t political opinions should begin with themes such as, the homeless, the hungry, and looking after the fatherless and the widow. But some would just call me a left leaning liberal, so what do I know?

Read more over at  noelrichards.com  and patheos.com. With thanks to @paulhucb.

The Next American Civil War?

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According to Televangelist Jim Bakker, any moves to impeach Donald Trump would lead to civil war in America.

“If it happens, there will be a civil war in the United States of America. The Christians will finally come out of the shadows because we are going to be shut up permanently if we’re not careful.”

How would a Christian led civil war work?

Trump or Jesus? The Sequel

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August last year, I published a little post called Trump or Jesus? Which basically challenged people to try and tell the different between Donald Trump, and Jesus Christ.

With that in mind, I present the below…

Yes. He does say, “If Jesus Christ gets down of the cross and told me Trump was with Russia, I would tell him, hold on a second I need to check with the President if its true”.

At one point are we allowed to use words like “Cult of Trump”?

Peace On Earth

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If you give it a quick glance, this looks like a normal nativity scene. Except on the wall behind sits details of mass shootings in America, and the amount of people that died in those Mass Shootings.

rt.com reports:

The priest at St. Susanna, Father Stephen Josoma, told Boston 25 News that the move is aimed at getting people talking and stopping gun violence. “There’s cities, nursing homes, coffee shops, military installations, churches, theaters,” he said, noting the locations of mass shootings that have taken place across the country.

Josoma said the idea came after he and his parishioners were “discussing the gun control issue and how it seems to be stagnated across the country.” He went on to state that “this is not the picture of Christmas peace we want to have in people’s minds for years to come. It can’t be this forever, it just has to change.”

The signs sit underneath a banner which reads: “If you only knew the things that make peace.” The priest said he hopes they will encourage people to “look with an open mind and an open heart and continue the conversation.”

The signs have proven controversial online, with one person taking to social media to say that “mass shooters don’t deserve that kind of recognition. Church is for holy people. We should discard these monsters in active volcanos.”

Read more (including Twitter reactions) at RT.com

Sofa feels that at a time when churches around the world sing about Peace on Earth, its good to see a church tackling how unpeaceful events have arguably become normalised.

“Blessed are the peacemakers”, and all that I guess..?

 


“Donald Trump Will Be The Next President of The United States Again”

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According to Frank Amedia, appearing on Jim Bakkers show in America. God has given him permission to say that “Donald Trump Will Be The Next President of The United States Again”.

Does this suggest that the fight for the next US election has already began? If so, is the tactic to say something along the lines of “God wants Trump to be president”, enough times that people accept it as truth?

The Christian Right To Bear Arms?

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A collection of comments from America suggesting as Christians we should have guns…

Ok.

Lots of comments, totally taken out of context.

They cant really be saying what I think they’re saying… right?

Right??

Celebrating Beyoncé Mass

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Well. It seems that Beyoncé Mass is a thing…

Here’s the BBC having a look at it.

Thoughts?

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America! You Have a New Social Network Incoming…

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America! It looks like you have a new social network incoming called USA.Life.

(I realise that a social network online is generally to be used by people on the internet, but theres something about this that feels a little American focused).

Perhaps its the Pro-America algorithm?

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Or maybe its something about the banner on its website…

Check out the USA.Life website for more information (, and a video that seems to have disabled embedding).

Are you tempted to sign up to USA.Life?

(h/t to Christian Nightmares)

 

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Dear America,

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I remember hearing about you when I was growing up.

I saw your movies.

I saw your TV shows. (Seriously, thank you for the X Files).

I heard about the food.

Your larger than life personalities seemed cooler then us Brits, and heck. Even your politicians seemed more interesting then what we had. In fact.
That’s probably still the case.

You gave the world Ghostbusters.

You have Disney World – which back then seemed like a far away wonderland of excitement.

You even have New York.

My point?

You are better then the news we are hearing. Please be great, and do something about gun safety.

 

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