Obama’s “New” Warfare: Destroying the Catholic Church

By Jerry Todd, staff writer

The Obama Administration is at war with Christianity in general and the Catholic Church in particular. The battlefield is best defined in two areas; the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. The “progressive” goal is consolidation of power and control over institutions and the lives of people whose age, infirmity or disability may be “troublesome.” Their weapons are manipulation of money, taxation and regulations always by harassment, fines, lawsuits and loss of tax advantages for donors to church and non-profit ministries.

Christianity’s institutions have a specific calling and a long demonstrated unique ability to exercise the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy:

The Corporal Works of Mercy: To feed the hungry; give drink to the thirsty; clothe the naked; shelter the homeless; visit the sick; ransom the captive; bury the dead.

The Spiritual Works of Mercy are: To instruct the ignorant; counsel the doubtful; admonish sinners; bear wrongs patiently; forgive offences willingly; comfort the afflicted; pray for the living and the dead.“Against such there is no law (nor subject to taxation).” Galatians 5:23.

Why do “progressives” oppose or try to tax these noble human services? They are convinced that these ministrations are the purview of the government. Dominating the Works of Mercy means dependency on government in a two class society. Tolerating the Spiritual Works contradicts a mindset that strives to be free of the constraints of conscience.

Why the Catholic Church?

There are many wonderful religious institutions for education, healthcare and for the helpless, but nothing approaching the size and scope of Catholic institutions. Due to its universality, she is burdened with a wide range of internal visions, including “progressives” within that test the basic doctrines she is required to defend. Social Justice is a classic example when it violates subsidiarity.

At a Catholic school in Bakersfield, California, a nun made a terrible mistake. The school had two copy machines, one school property, the other provided under Title 9 for “disadvantaged” children’s programs. The school copier was in use. She needed one copy for a religion class. She was “caught” by a state inspector “improperly” using the Title 9 copier and fired on the spot!

This is only a small part of the widening spiritual warfare the Church is enduring. Its schools – elementary to university are constantly undermined, teaching challenged and subject to various threats. Hospitals and doctors are being squeezed both financially and morally. Demands are made to perform procedures only a Nazi Dr. Mengela could covet. Long accepted treatments are banned or limited without physician consultation. Loss of funding is trumped by threatened loss of licensing! Catholic Charities are being constrained from adoption and welfare services and who they may employ or serve. Perhaps we’ve never been taught that government intervention costs 3 to 4 times as much as private services and creates a terrible national debt burden.

Have we failed to notice that government also has no capacity for love? We still have a Constitution, don’t we?

To contact your Congressional Representative use this link: http://www.contactingthecongress.org/


In this world you may have knowledge or you may have repose, but you may not have both.

What have you done today to deserve to live in America?

http://www.coachisright.com/obama%E2%80%99s-t...

by Morf Morford Friday, February 3rd, 2012

A little bird told me. You’ve probably heard this familiar saying. It comes from the Bible, Ecclesiastes 10:20 to be exact.

The full version is:“Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say.”

I don’t know about you, but I receive a near continuous barrage of hateful, paranoid and panic-filled emails brimming with rumor and speculation related to our current president.

Virtually all of these, and certainly the most vicious (and preposterous) are sent to me by people who call themselves Christians.

Among many other scriptures they have ignored or violated are “hate every false way”(Psalm 119:109) and, of course,“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior…”(1 Timothy 2:1-3).

And of course, Philippians 4:8:“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Our words define us – and literally “express” who we are. We have the choice to bless or curse:

“This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live”(Deuteronomy 30:19).

(continued)

(from previous)

And don’t you think we should “provoke one another to love”(Hebrews 10:24) instead of provoking paranoid fantasies?

Or even worse.

You may have heard of the movement to “Pray for Obama” with Psalm 109:8 prominently displayed. Each translation is slightly different of course, but here’s the New American Standard version “Let his days be few; Let another take his office”.

Even prominent politicians have taken up this cause, most notably Kansas House Speaker Michael O’Neal.

It is difficult to imagine anything more cynical or a more alien to the message and power of the Gospel.

One of the aspects I love about the Bible is its unvarnished (and sometimes gruesome) insights into the frailities, absurdities and contradictions of humanity. Our propensity to hatred and self-destructiveness is the stuff of history – and, of course, the Bible.

Consider these words from C.S. Lewis on this same Psalm:

In some of the Psalms the spirit of hatred which strikes us in the face is like the heat from a furnace mouth. In others the same spirit ceases to be frightful only by becoming (to a modern mind) almost comic in its naivety. Examples can be found all over the Psalter, but perhaps the worst is in 109.
- Reflections on the Psalms, p. 20

This is perhaps only the most recent (and vicious) of these rumors and personal attacks, but we’ve all seen similar and more surreal emails about Barack Obama, UFOs, the ACLU and the continuing antics of Madalyn Murray O’Hair (even though she’s been dead since 1995).

You can tell how true these are by the humility of the anonymous author, and of course, the urgency of the message makes any pesky documentation or dating superfluous.

You also have to love these missives for their passion and their gleeful and preposterous disregard for reality. Could anyone really believe that the ACLU could control the US military? Or that (dead) Madalyn Murray O’Hair could change broadcasting laws across America? Or that various politicians and celebrities have been abducted/trained/programmed by UFOs?

Does anyone remember the “Ground Zero Mosque” hysteria? It wasn’t a mosque, and it wasn’t at Ground Zero, but it certainly generated a flurry of emails. The whole reaction made Christians look stupid, racist and uninformed.(My personal bias is that people of faith should be the most prudent, measured and discerning in any inflammatory situation).

I get these passion-filled surreal emails on a semi-regular basis. Some people send them to me (I think) because they know I will appreciate the absurdist irony, but others, I fear, actually think there is some worthy content there and I should be eager and honored to pass them on.

The ultimate irony is that most, if not all, the bizarre, paranoid and irrational (and often, blatantly racist) emails I receive are sent to me by people I generally consider rational, intelligent and, even more ironically, faithful Christians.

At the risk of sounding like a New Age or New Testament prophet, I urge everyone who calls themselves a follower of Christ, to “Be the blessing”.

In fact, to paraphrase Gandhi,“Be the blessing you want to see”.

You have the time. You have the money. You have God’s permission – in fact His calling – to step out of the cesspool of ranting from unhinged cable news and talk/shock/shout radio and into the enduring light and truth of Grace.

We can wallow in fear, hysteria and rage, or we can nurture our higher and better selves and seek the unfettered grace of the God who heals and restores communities as well as individuals.

As always, the world is watching, and waiting for God’s people to lead the way…
http://www.redletterchristians.org/a-little-b...

Anything to trash Catholicism while protecting and worshiping your Marxist idol, eh Reader?

George Jefferson Hilliard wrote:

Anything to trash Catholicism while protecting and worshiping your Marxist idol, eh Reader?

Ummmm--well, that would certainly be an interesting way of looking at it.

FKA Reader wrote:

I don’t know about you, but I receive a near continuous barrage of hateful, paranoid and panic-filled emails brimming with rumor and speculation related to our current president.

Have you considered that perhaps people are doing that to get under your skin? No one I know can stand the guy, most didn't vote for him, few trust him, but I don't get a near continuous barrage of hateful emails. My extended family and friends are extremely conservative - way more so than me - but my hate emails are few and far between.

You need new friends.

FKA Reader wrote:

(from previous)
And don’t you think we should “provoke one another to love”(Hebrews 10:24) instead of provoking paranoid fantasies?
Or even worse.
You may have heard of the movement to “Pray for Obama” with Psalm 109:8 prominently displayed. Each translation is slightly different of course, but here’s the New American Standard version “Let his days be few; Let another take his office”.
Even prominent politicians have taken up this cause, most notably Kansas House Speaker Michael O’Neal.
It is difficult to imagine anything more cynical or a more alien to the message and power of the Gospel.
One of the aspects I love about the Bible is its unvarnished (and sometimes gruesome) insights into the frailities, absurdities and contradictions of humanity. Our propensity to hatred and self-destructiveness is the stuff of history – and, of course, the Bible.
Consider these words from C.S. Lewis on this same Psalm:
In some of the Psalms the spirit of hatred which strikes us in the face is like the heat from a furnace mouth. In others the same spirit ceases to be frightful only by becoming (to a modern mind) almost comic in its naivety. Examples can be found all over the Psalter, but perhaps the worst is in 109.
- Reflections on the Psalms, p. 20
This is perhaps only the most recent (and vicious) of these rumors and personal attacks, but we’ve all seen similar and more surreal emails about Barack Obama, UFOs, the ACLU and the continuing antics of Madalyn Murray O’Hair (even though she’s been dead since 1995).
You can tell how true these are by the humility of the anonymous author, and of course, the urgency of the message makes any pesky documentation or dating superfluous.
You also have to love these missives for their passion and their gleeful and preposterous disregard for reality. Could anyone really believe that the ACLU could control the US military? Or that (dead) Madalyn Murray O’Hair could change broadcasting laws across America? Or that various politicians and celebrities have been abducted/trained/programmed by UFOs?
Does anyone remember the “Ground Zero Mosque” hysteria? It wasn’t a mosque, and it wasn’t at Ground Zero, but it certainly generated a flurry of emails. The whole reaction made Christians look stupid, racist and uninformed.(My personal bias is that people of faith should be the most prudent, measured and discerning in any inflammatory situation).
I get these passion-filled surreal emails on a semi-regular basis. Some people send them to me (I think) because they know I will appreciate the absurdist irony, but others, I fear, actually think there is some worthy content there and I should be eager and honored to pass them on.
The ultimate irony is that most, if not all, the bizarre, paranoid and irrational (and often, blatantly racist) emails I receive are sent to me by people I generally consider rational, intelligent and, even more ironically, faithful Christians.
At the risk of sounding like a New Age or New Testament prophet, I urge everyone who calls themselves a follower of Christ, to “Be the blessing”.
In fact, to paraphrase Gandhi,“Be the blessing you want to see”.
You have the time. You have the money. You have God’s permission – in fact His calling – to step out of the cesspool of ranting from unhinged cable news and talk/shock/shout radio and into the enduring light and truth of Grace.
We can wallow in fear, hysteria and rage, or we can nurture our higher and better selves and seek the unfettered grace of the God who heals and restores communities as well as individuals.
As always, the world is watching, and waiting for God’s people to lead the way…
http://www.redletterchristians.org/a-little-b...

I've said it before and I'll say it again: You are consumed. Stop reading so much of this crap, which does NOT represent the majority of the people. It was a gorgeous day outside - did you spend it outside, or did you spend it on the computer?

FKA Reader wrote:

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Ummmm--well, that would certainly be an interesting way of looking at it.

The truth is often interesting.

Wait what wrote:

<quoted text>
Have you considered that perhaps people are doing that to get under your skin? No one I know can stand the guy, most didn't vote for him, few trust him, but I don't get a near continuous barrage of hateful emails. My extended family and friends are extremely conservative - way more so than me - but my hate emails are few and far between.
You need new friends.

Ummmm--I didn't write that. See above for the attribution.

Wait what wrote:

<quoted text>
I've said it before and I'll say it again: You are consumed. Stop reading so much of this crap, which does NOT represent the majority of the people. It was a gorgeous day outside - did you spend it outside, or did you spend it on the computer?

As a matter of fact, I dropped by Dicks, took my daughter somewhere, perused the tunes at Half-Price books, did a bit of shopping. I've been cleaning my desk in anticipation of doing taxes and some other writing that I have to get finished. And I look forward to dinner in front of the tube watching Downton Abbey.

You?

And, it was beautiful out.

Wait what wrote:

<quoted text>
I've said it before and I'll say it again: You are consumed. Stop reading so much of this crap, which does NOT represent the majority of the people. It was a gorgeous day outside - did you spend it outside, or did you spend it on the computer?

Hey Wait What!
Let's see the answer to your question......no Reader had to show up at Dick's Den and had to spew her crap about having her feeling hurt by Glitter. REALLY READER? Get a tissue and hold on........
You of all people want to say how someone hurt your feelings and you have the nerve to say crap that is totally untrue about George Jefferson beating his wife? WTF If anything you owe George a huge apology. You at that this point have crossed the line.......

Brighteyes9 wrote:

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Hey Wait What!
Let's see the answer to your question......no Reader had to show up at Dick's Den and had to spew her crap about having her feeling hurt by Glitter. REALLY READER? Get a tissue and hold on........
You of all people want to say how someone hurt your feelings and you have the nerve to say crap that is totally untrue about George Jefferson beating his wife? WTF If anything you owe George a huge apology. You at that this point have crossed the line.......

Thanks, Brighteyes.
Did Reader really go off about Glitter? I'm not surprised that she thinks she's a victim. Leftists are born that way.

Brighteyes9 wrote:

<quoted text>
Hey Wait What!
Let's see the answer to your question......no Reader had to show up at Dick's Den and had to spew her crap about having her feeling hurt by Glitter. REALLY READER? Get a tissue and hold on........
You of all people want to say how someone hurt your feelings and you have the nerve to say crap that is totally untrue about George Jefferson beating his wife? WTF If anything you owe George a huge apology. You at that this point have crossed the line.......

http://www.topix.com/forum/columbus/TCAO78IN6...

Further more Reader. Go cry somewhere else because no one is listening. Do not think for one moment I am going to sit and let you go off on a friend. I will ripe you to pieces with my words alone. You are not all knowing and are the only person with life knowledge just because of where you live. You do not know the real deal so get off your high horse.

Oh yeah...... and about the 911 comment that I did not get to address with you because you ran after I called you out on your bullshit. I would love to take you to New York so that you can personally tell the family and friends of the victims not only your statements but how much you love the Muslims.

FKA Reader wrote:

<quoted text>
Ummmm--I didn't write that. See above for the attribution.

I did, and this is what I saw:

FKA Reader wrote:

by Morf Morford Friday, February 3rd, 2012
A little bird told me. You’ve probably heard this familiar saying. It comes from the Bible, Ecclesiastes 10:20 to be exact.
The full version is:“Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say.”
I don’t know about you, but I receive a near continuous barrage of hateful, paranoid and panic-filled emails brimming with rumor and speculation related to our current president.
Virtually all of these, and certainly the most vicious (and preposterous) are sent to me by people who call themselves Christians.
Among many other scriptures they have ignored or violated are “hate every false way”(Psalm 119:109) and, of course,“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior…”(1 Timothy 2:1-3).
And of course, Philippians 4:8:“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Our words define us – and literally “express” who we are. We have the choice to bless or curse:
“This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live”(Deuteronomy 30:19).
(continued)

George Jefferson Hilliard wrote:

<quoted text>Thanks, Brighteyes.
Did Reader really go off about Glitter? I'm not surprised that she thinks she's a victim. Leftists are born that way.

You are very welcome George! Yes she was whining about having her feelings hurt by Glitter.....WTF Glitter held her own and I was proud. I just cannot shut my mouth when someone cries wolf and they are nothing but a dog in disguise!

George Jefferson Hilliard wrote:

<quoted text>Thanks, Brighteyes.
Did Reader really go off about Glitter? I'm not surprised that she thinks she's a victim. Leftists are born that way.

Who couldn't see this coming???

Brighteyes9 wrote:

Further more Reader. Go cry somewhere else because no one is listening. Do not think for one moment I am going to sit and let you go off on a friend. I will ripe you to pieces with my words alone. You are not all knowing and are the only person with life knowledge just because of where you live. You do not know the real deal so get off your high horse.
Oh yeah...... and about the 911 comment that I did not get to address with you because you ran after I called you out on your bullshit. I would love to take you to New York so that you can personally tell the family and friends of the victims not only your statements but how much you love the Muslims.

Standing ovation!

FKA Reader wrote:

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As a matter of fact, I dropped by Dicks, took my daughter somewhere, perused the tunes at Half-Price books, did a bit of shopping. I've been cleaning my desk in anticipation of doing taxes and some other writing that I have to get finished. And I look forward to dinner in front of the tube watching Downton Abbey.
You?
And, it was beautiful out.

Good.

FKA Reader wrote:

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http://www.topix.com/forum/columbus/TCAO78IN6...

Bite me Reader.....this has nothing to do with you because you are so anti war and anti AMERICAN. March on B*tch.