Elliot Rodger, Too Bad

Too bad it had to happen this way. Too bad that I cannot personally talk to the young man who massacred 6 people and then killed himself in Santa Barbara. It is too late. He is dead. He is in God's hands. What a shame to end things this way. Such a young man. Such a troubled young man. If he were still alive and I knew him, and knew what he was going through: this is what I would tell him. "The spirit of lusting is a common spirit. It is particularly common to men. You are being overcome by it. The devil is using it to destroy you. "Resist the devil and he will flee from you." Have all the girls really rejected you? What were your motives with them? Bad motives need to die. Good motives need to live. What is all of the rush to get involved sexually? Find a substitute until you get married. Or do you want to be a "player"? Don't we all have desires in our hearts? Why don't you pray about it? Ask God to lead you down the right path. Enjoy God's presence. "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." (Ps. 37:4) Does it sound crazy to you? It is not crazy. It is wise. I can think of many other things to do that are much "crazier." But at this time I won't discuss them because they are too unpleasant. Pray with me. Let us talk to Jesus. He will bless your life. He is the power of God and the wisdom of God. Follow Him. He will give you real joy. You will never be sorry. He is the best there is."

Freedom?

I have talked about it before.....freedom that is. It is touchy. It is risky. It demands attention, care and nurturing. It is not easy. But we believe it is necessary. We believe it is enjoyed. We believe it brings out the best in people. It helps create invention and innovation. But it can cause problems. This is why some countries do not allow it. Can you imagine allowing it only for the intelligent and gifted? No way. We have laws that are designed to protect property and people. I agree with Mr. Macaulay. "Many politicians... are in the habit of laying it down as a self-evident proposition that no people ought to be free till they are fit to use their freedom. The maxim is worthy of the fool... who resolved not to go into the water till he had learned to swim." Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-1859)

A Libertarian Manifesto

Matt Kibbe is an American economist, author, Freedomworks President and CEO. The following 6-part set of rules is an excerpt from "Don't Hurt People and Don't Take Their Stuff": A Libertarian Manifesto. I like what he says. It makes sense. 1) Don’t hurt people: Free people just want to be left alone, not hassled or harmed by someone else with an agenda or designs over their life and property. 2) Don’t take people’s stuff: America’s founders fought to ensure property rights and our individual right to the fruits of our labors. 3) Take responsibility: Liberty takes responsibility. Don’t sit around waiting for someone else to solve your problems. 4) Work for it: For every action there is an equal reaction. Work hard and you’ll be rewarded. 5) Mind your own business: Free people live and let live. 6) Fight the power: Thanks to the Internet and the decentralization of knowledge, there are more opportunities than ever to take a stand against corrupt authority."

Sexual Identity? No Confusion

Actually there is no confusion about sexual identity. If a person is born with a penis and testicles, he is a male. If a person is born with a vagina, she is a female. Socialization is one of the purposes of public school. Gender is not a choice. In the history of the world it has never been a choice. You just “play the cards you were dealt” on the day you were born. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Prov. 22:6) We need to seriously ask ourselves: What does freedom really mean? Do we really need lawyers to answer every single question regarding these matters? What is their motivation?

Cinco De Mayo? Not For Me

I Know "Cinco de Mayo is over for this year. Even though I am Hispanic I do not care for that holiday. I am an American citizen and a veteran. I do not celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It is a drinking day, and I don't drink. There is nothing for me to celebrate. It is foolish to “force pride” young people into celebrating a holiday that they are not connected to. They are more connected to the 4th of July, Veterans Day and Memorial Day. If we truly purport to be a “color blind” society, let us embrace the American holidays. The 5th of May is nothing to celebrate unless it is your birthday, wedding anniversary, or some other meaningful event. I do not care about the “Battle of Puebla.” It is a poor attempt to give a certain group of people pride. What a waste of time. What a shame. It is not a waste of time for the liquor industry, however. Even President Obama acknowledged this fact. He spoke of the great “margaritas.” Liquor outlets should publish their sales for that weekend and compare it to other weekends. Police departments should publish the number of DUI arrests, and other liquor related crimes for the past week as well. One last thing. Teaching young people to be proud is not a good thing. Teaching them to be kind, considerate, forgiving, respectful, responsible, hard working and grateful is much better.

$300,000 For Bibles

America was founded on Christian principles. The Continental Congress of the newly formed nation, in 1777 voted to spend $300,000 to buy Bibles so that they could be used by all of the 13 colonies. By 1782, the Congress of the United States recommended and approved the use of the Holy Bible in all schools.

Tara, The Family Cat

I must admit, I have never seen anything like this. A cat who is a hero? I saw a startling video, a news clip of a cat who challenged a fierce dog who was attacking a young boy. I have never seen anything like this before. Yes, dogs are known to defend their masters......but not cats. Tara, the family cat chased the dog away when it attacked a four-year-old boy named Jeremy, who was riding his bike. This happened in Bakersfield CA, last week. Yes, a cat who is a hero.

A Person Who Disagreed

I wrote the following short letter as a response to a hate-filled letter I received recently because I wrote about my disagreement of same-sex marriage. "You are one angry person. Do you realize what you are saying when you declare "he unfortunately made you."? I am not full of hate, as you say. As a matter of fact I am full of love. "Those who are sane and not full of hate." "Your ignorant bigotry." "Your stupid religious views.""You hate filled cancer." Is that the way you talk to people? Is that what Jesus teaches? Is this the way you will convince those who disagree with you? I refuse to call you unkind names. However, I suggest that you study the Bible. It is the Word of God. It is truth. Seek truth. You are unable to stop me from praying for you.

What A Brave Boy!

What a brave 8 year old boy he was. He loved his sister. He payed the ultimate price to protect her. I do not have all of the details, I just know that it happened in the northern part of the Midwest of the US, in an area where there were train tracks. A 16 year old boy was attempting to rape the 12 year old sister of the heroic 8 year old child. The child tried to stop the rapist. The rapist hit the boy over the head with a brick, killing him. He lost his life trying to protect his sister. The girl was injured, but she survived. Her little brother did not survive. He paid the ultimate price to save someone. What a brave boy!

Johnny Manziel's Wrist Band

Yes, maybe Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel wears a yellow wrist band to help many remember that a 5 year old boy has cancer. However, news outlets fail to mention that the wrist band has a Biblical verse. And if they do mention that the wrist band has a verse, they do not say what the verse says. They do not want to because they figure it is not their job to be quoting Bible. Well, what is their job? I can guarantee you if the wrist band had a vulgarity, it would be "their job" to report it. I realize that this blog does not get the exposure that large media outlets do, but I will tell you what the wrist band says: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13)

Ben Carson's Views

Here are 12 of Ben Carson's views. Ben Carson is being asked to run for President. I am not sure I agree with the idea because I consider him to be a man of integrity, honesty and principle. That would quickly end if he became President. I think I would like to be wrong. Here are 12 points of view he has. 1)National Debt. Cut government spending by 10% each year, across the board, until the budget is balanced! That’s what you and I do when things are tight, and it’s what the government must do. 2)Obamacare. Repeal it! Replace it with a free market health savings account program that begins at birth and that is owned by each citizen. 3)Taxes. Follow the Biblical example and make it flat and make sure that everyone has skin in the game. Everyone pays. 4)Abortion. End it now! It is barbaric, and it is not protected by the Constitution. It contributes to a growing culture of death in our society. 5)Illegal Immigration. Listen to the American people, secure our borders. End it. 6)Redistribution of Income. Stop it. It’s un-American and it causes universal misery as socialism always does. 7)Welfare. Reform it with a truly compassionate, approach that works through churches and other nonprofit groups, enabling those on welfare to share in the American dream. 8)Judges. Appoint judges committed to the U.S. Constitution. 9)Political Correctness. It is dangerous. It hinders progress and divides our nation. It keeps us from solving problems and healing America. 10)Right to Keep & Bear Arms. It’s a vital part of our Bill of Rights! End of story! We will not stop criminals by disarming Americans. 11)Democrats and Republicans. Both have been part of the problem. They see themselves as masters instead of public servants. America first! 12)Freedom of Religion. Freedom of religion does not mean freedom from religion. As the Founders repeatedly said, without public virtue, freedom cannot survive.

Christians---The New "Queers?"

A writer recently called Christians the "new queers." I guess he is angry. He is angry because the Bible calls his lifestyle an abomination. I see nothing queer about believing in a holy God who has moral parameters. Jesus offers eternal life. Jesus is God. There is no philosophy, creed, political movement, medicine, diet, technology, culture, lifestyle, literature, exercise, or any program of any type that guarantees eternal life. Only Jesus guarantees eternal life. "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, neither have entered into the hearts of men, the things that God has prepared for them that love Him." (I Cor. 2: 9) "The new queer?" Jesus called His followers the "light of the World and the salt of the earth." Jesus taught his followers to be "wise as serpents and harmless as doves." He taught the importance of not hating, not judging, honesty, integrity, humility, kindness, obedience to authority, and much more. Believers accept the teachings of the Bible. It is about faith. It is based on faith in the Word of God. Not all people have faith. Some who do not have faith resort to name-calling toward those who do have faith. It is not as brutal as tossing them to the lions as was done in ancient Rome. Nevertheless it is still hateful. I am a Christian. I am just as human as anybody else. However, I am certain of one thing: I refuse to hate anyone. I just do not agree with everyone. Do you?