Christians Call For War Over Abortion.

First of all I'll say this. No baby, no murder. I've seen pictures of zygotes, and I do not view them as constituting indivisual human life. Speaking of wars in the Bible, here are passages in which God supposedly authorises the killing of babies. http://www.usccb.org/nab/bible/1samuel/1samuel15.htm http://bible.cc/psalms/137-9.htm And these are just two examples. During modern day warfare. children, as well as other civillians, are killed as a part of collateral damage. Which is why I'm so opposed to wars like the one that's currently been occuring in Iraq. Note that these pictures are not for the faint of heart. But if you have the stomach for it, look and you'll see what I mean.

http://www.qdeansloan.com/images/iraq-dad-dead-daughter.jpg https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-_svAlh6nRoXWqSNazlf66qi70otVEDMZcwB7C19fJdEYpNsfk9TjyS7qKI3A4ExQYGKTB0vRNVEASIkRjBcPrl56gws-f44GxHsRcruUZ7MCPmKWbWx9ZmKryzZ2WkvQDme6rp06OzZ/s400/Afghan+children+dead.jpg http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/sites/afterdowningstreet.org/files/images/Not%20Collateral%20Damage.jpeg Arguabley, abortion only destroys potential life, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. Wars of aggression destroy actual life. Which is why those who are sincerly pro-life should vote against pro-war candidates, not just pro-choice ones. This part of her blog post really troubles me.

"Abortion is not just against Americans, but Christians, and God Himself. It is a war that every pro-choice person is declaring, and fighting, against Americans, Christians, and God." If you were to replace the word Christian with the word Aryan, you'd have neonazi propoganda. If I didn't know the author of this piece personally, she's my sister, I'd suspect that she's an adherent of Christian Identity. Plus to have a war there must be more than one side. Should we really be surprised when certain Christians are killed, when they use such incindiary rheteric? If you were to accept the "Bush Doctrine', which I don't by the way, such killings might be deemed justified. Lastly, here is a link that addresses what the Bible, plus Christian and Jewish religious leaders, say about abortion. http://www.religioustolerance.org/abo_bibl.htm P.S. Rain is also a blessing from God. But when you receive an abundant amount of it, you should put on some rubbers.

World Religions Contribute to Women's Oppression.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/opinion/10kristof.html In the above mentioned article, Nicholas Kristoff mentions how major religions can degrade, and abuse women. I would like to add that it is also children, which would also include teenagers, and even adults still living at home, that might also face patriarchal tyranny. There are instances in which fathers will brutally attack, and/or oppress there children, but not bother to harm there wives. Though usually women, as well as children, are in danger from overbearing men, who feel that they are divinely mandated to boss, and beat them. And about his observation about women clergy, in certain evangelical denominations. I feel that this does not make the doctrines any less potentially dangerous. In fact, in some cases, these women can function as a type of enemy within, undermining liberation. Plus, the men usually do not show any more deference, and/or reverence, towards female preachers, than they do towards laity. In fact, the domineering men may actually resent these religious leaders even more, for daring to rebuke them, when the need arises. Women in positions of authority must learn to back up there words with deeds, if they ever hope to withstand the onslaught of male chauvinist opposition. Lest they start something that progressive men, like myself, will have to finish. Possibly with brute force. But all would be oppressors must be made to realise that they shall not be allowed to prevail against the rights, and liberties, of the people. God or no God. All tyrants, both human, and divine, must be resisted.

Britanny Murphy Died.

Also a few days ago, while my internet connection was out, actress Brittany Murphy passed away. I remember her from"The Devil's Arithmetic". In which she played an adolescent Jewish girl, during the Holocaust, so convincingly that I actually thought that she was Jewish in real life. I also saw her star in the little known film, "Little Black Book". I received a DVD copy of this movie as a part of a prize package. I might otherwise never have seen it, since the description, and rating, on the back didn't make it seem all that great. But I was very glad that I did decide to watch it. Because it raised very good questions about the sensationalist media, and how it affects relationships, and also how due to both personal descisions, and circumstances, life has it's ups and downs. In both of these works, she gave very moving performances. I could really relate, and feel for the charectors she portrayed. My heart goes out to her husband, and family, over her untimely demise. She will surely be missed.

Nigerian Threatened to Blow Up Airplane.

If any of you were wondering why I hadn't commented sooner on this event, my internet service provider dropped my area from it's network. I just recently got high speed internet though, a few days ago, and I am loving it. Anyway, I feel that this case demonstrates well why we can not accurately profile potential terrorists. I mean just look at the guy. He isn't an Arab. He's an African. What people used to refer to as a Moor. And even if security were to single out all dark skinned people, Al Qaeda would then just simply utilise white caucasians in there operations. While certainly not as numberous in this country as there foreign origined, and African-American counterparts, there are white muslims. Not only do they derive from such countries as Albania, but some white westerners have actually converted to Islam, both mainstreme, and radical. Like Aukai Collins, John Walker Lindh, and even the musician formerly known as Cat Stevens. And the radical islamists only need a few people to reak havack upon us all. Also just as ethnic background can not be cited as a factor, neither can economic background. Just like Osama Bin Laden, Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab's family is very wealthy. So it wasn't out of shear desparation that he decided to attempt a suicide attack. It was out of misplaced devotion to his God. And just as God is said to not be a respecter of persons, neither should we be. We must be ever watchful, and vigilant, against the enemies of our security, and our liberty. No matter there color, and/or class.

Navy Commander Refers to Himself As a "Christian Warrior".

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/12/18/816167/-An-Undersea-Nuclear-Christian-Warrior-on-Wheel-of-Fortune Can you imagine the uproar that would most certainly ensure if someone in the U.S. military were to refer to himself as being an Islamic warrior, or a white aryan warrior? The men and women in our armed forces are supposed to be defending America, and it's constitution, not any particular religion, and/or race. They are also not supposed to be trying to advance there beliefs through warfare. As even the Bible states,
10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;).

Whenever a soldier goes off to war, he's to do so in the name of the United States, not in the name of any God. Those whom we have entrusted with securing our land, and it's freedoms, should not have divided loyalties.

Uganda Prohibits Homosexual Conduct, Under Guidance of American Missionaries.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/frank-schaeffer/killing-ugandas-gays-the_b_378350.html Now not only are some African Christians targeting alledged witches, they are now starting to persecute gays, and lesbians, as well. It's bad enough with predominately Islamic countries in the northern part of Africa repressing human rights, in the name of religion. But now evangelical missionaries, from my own country of America, are encouraging southern Africans to oppress people as well. I feel that foreign governments should not give Repressive Tolerance to such totalitarian sects. http://www.marcuse.org/herbert/pubs/60spubs/65repressivetolerance.htm They should instead bar them from entering the sovereign borders of there nations, and undermining democratic principles. And people in the free world should keep in mind that this is what we too might become, if the religious reactionary Right were to gain control of our nations. Governments should be governed according to the will of the people, not according to the supposed will of God. Indivisuals have an inherant inalienable right to exercise free will. As long as it does not infringe upon other's rights, and wellbeing, one should be allowed to do as one pleases, according to one's own conscience. To live, and let live. Religions which deny this basic truth must not be permitted to propogate there beliefs, in the interest of a Free society .

Why I Feel Fossil Fuels Should be Rationed.

I am just fed up with neighbors of mine using ATVs for routine travel, even for taking out the trash. Not only is this bad for physical fitness, it also contributes to global warming, and high gas prices. Petrol, unlike ethanol, is a finite natural resource, which must be conserved. I was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, home of the first oil well in the U.S.A. It used to be a boom town, until the oil field ran dry. Then the boom went bust. We should not be drilling like there's no tommorow. The production of gasoline,needs to be carefully planned, in order to conserve essential oil reserves. Which is why I feel that there needs to be a rationing of all fossil fuels. Especially since we're still at war. During World War II, there was rationing. And I think that there should be ration cards issued again. Humvees need fuel more than SUVs, and/or ATVs. And citizens used to be willing to sacrifice for this country, and especially for those who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. If they are willing to give up blood, we on the homefront should be willing to reduce oil consumption.