Abraham Lincoln's Death-Bismarck's View

"The death of Lincoln was a disaster for Christendom. There was no man in the United States great enough to wear his boots and the bankers went anew to grab the riches. I fear that foreign bankers with their craftiness and tortuous tricks will entirely control the exuberant riches of America and use it to systematically corrupt civilisation."

Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Founder of the German Empire, Prime minister of Prussia, Germany’s First Chancellor after the Lincoln assassination

Hindrances To The Truth

Sometimes people are afraid to speak the truth. At other times, some are unwilling to speak it. They have their reasons. Or should I say....excuses? I think it is usually related to pride, ignorance and fear. The famous English philosopher and scientist by the name of Roger Bacon covered it fairly well. RD

"There are in fact four very significant stumblingblocks in the way
of grasping the truth, which hinder every man however learned,and scarcely allow anyone to win a clear title to wisdom, namely,

the example of weak and unworthy authority,
longstanding custom,
the feeling of the ignorant crowd,
and the hiding of our own ignorance while making a display of our apparent knowledge."

Roger Bacon (1220-1292

Denver Chick Filet Haters

Apparently someone in Denver does not want Chick-Fil-A to set up shop at the Denver airport. Why? Because the owners are Christians who do not believe in same-sex marriage. Here is my response to the Chic-Filet haters.

What is happening to freedom in this great country? Are people not entitled to practice their faith, have opinions and points of view? Chick-fil-A is harming nobody. They are being discriminated against just because the ownership holds Biblical beliefs. Part of the problem is jealousy. Those who do not agree with CFA’s faith are insanely jealous of their financial success. Keep it up Chick-fil-A, keep it up! You are a beacon of light in our society! Not only that, every school of business within the illustrious universities of our beautiful nation should require their students to hear presentations given by representatives of CFA, before they earn their undergraduate degrees. Why? Because “nothing succeeds like success!”

Seek, Find And Live The Truth

We must continue to fight the good fight. Yes, sin exists in our world. Yes, unbelief exists in our world. Yes, God is (He does not just "exist") And if you believe that, you believe at least a portion of what the Bible teaches. Why not believe more than a portion? Things will get better when ALL Christian denominations preach what the Bible teaches. For starters: Any Church, that calls itself Christian, needs to stop baptizing infants, because it constitutes a forced baptism. ALL Christian Churches need to realize that Jesus is God, and "that in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily." (Col. 2:9) If Jesus is God, then there is no need to pray to anyone else. All Christian Churches need to allow their priests and ministers to marry, if they desire to do so. Read I Timothy 4:1-4. (KJV) Does it not refer to “doctrines of devils”? What about the doctrine of not eating meat on Fridays? (which was taught for many years) “Commanding to abstain from meats.” Doctrines of devils? You be the judge. “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” (Hosea 4:6) Which do we choose, knowledge from the Word of God, or yielding to the societal pressures of political correctness? Making wrong choices can be devastating to both society and individuals. What are we going to do about it? Seek the truth, find it, live it. “And you shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all of your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13) "All of your heart?" Yes, "all of your heart." This means that God is not "incidental" in our lives. Study the Word of God. Why not start with the Gospel of John 1:1-14, then go to Chapter 3:1-21. From there, go to Acts, Chapters 1 and 2. Then study Chapters 6 and 8 of the Epistle of Romans. Give your life to Jesus. The best is yet to come!

SUHI Football Sched. 2015

I am happy to declare that The Sweetwater High School Red Devils have been practicing for their 2015 Varsity Football Season. The school started in 1920. This means 95 football seasons. Not bad. I helped coach their Freshman and JV football teams for two years. I am happy to announce that I have been their unofficial chaplain for 17 years. The Lord has been good to all of us. Here is the schedule for this year.

Date Opponent
8/21
7:15p
@ Valhalla (El Cajon, CA)
Game Details: scrimmage
Preview Game
8/29
2:00p
@ Santa Fe Christian (Solana Beach, CA)
Location: Santa Fe Christian High School Preview Game
9/4
7:00p
Olympian (Chula Vista, CA)
Location: Sweetwater High School Preview Game
9/11
7:00p
Mission Bay (San Diego, CA)
Location: Sweetwater High School Preview Game
9/18****************
7:00p
@ Chula Vista (Chula Vista, CA)
Location: Chula Vista High School
Rivalry Game
Preview Game
9/25
7:00p
@ Ramona (Ramona, CA)
Location: Ramona High School Preview Game
10/2
7:00p
Calexico (Calexico, CA)
Game Details: Sweetwater HS
Preview Game
10/9
7:00p
@ Mira Mesa (San Diego, CA)
Location: Mira Mesa High School Preview Game
10/23
7:00p
@ Mar Vista (Imperial Beach, CA)
Game Details: Mar Vista HS
Preview Game
10/30
7:00p
Mater Dei Catholic (Chula Vista, CA)
Location: Sweetwater High School Preview Game
11/6
7:00p
Hilltop (Chula Vista, CA)
Game Details: Sweetwater HS HOMECOMING!!

Raping: Spiritually Beneficial?

I would just like to tell the world that sexual assault is neither "spiritually beneficial" or "virtuous." Why am I declaring this? The following excerpt taken from a recent article written by Joshua Keating, a staff writer at Slate Magazine who specializes on writing about international affairs. Keating quotes an article written by another writer, as part of his article. Here is part of what he wrote.

"Based on interviews with 21 survivors, the article details how rape has become deeply enmeshed in the organization and the radical theology of the Islamic State” 'since the group overran Yazidi territory in 2014. ISIS has created “a network of warehouses where the victims are held, viewing rooms where they are inspected and marketed, and a dedicated fleet of buses used to transport them,” and issued a 34-page how-to manual with guidelines for rape. Its leaders have celebrated sexual assault as “spiritually beneficial, even virtuous.” A 12-year-old escapee, now living with her family in an Iraqi refugee camp, describes how an ISIS fighter would pray before and after raping her and explain that the Quran gave him the right to do so."

So, "an Isis fighter would pray before and after raping her and explain that the Koran gave him the right to do so." If the Koran gives him the right to rape a 12 year old girl, then, obviously the Koran is not the Word of God. The actual Word of God forbids sex outside of marriage. (marriage being between a man and a woman) Any man who rapes a woman is a criminal who needs to repent. A man who rapes a child is not only a criminal, but also a sick person, who also needs to repent. If he repents, he needs to replace the lies he has believed with the Word of God, and develop his faith in Jesus Christ. I have discussed this matter with high school students, most of who have told me "its their culture." No way. Having sex with a child against her will is not "an aspect of culture." It is criminal and barbaric conduct. Apparently, in the opinion of some, if you politicize perversion and you back it up with some kind of religion, you are justified, and you actually think you deserve sex from some captured, innocent girl because you are carrying a sub-machine gun. How pathetic can you get? What do these actions say about the offender's religion? RD

Don't Be Afraid To Give

Continue to stand up for that which is proper. Continue to fight for justice. Take it to a higher level. Fight for righteousness. Help that widow. Help that orphan. Comfort the depressed and the troubled......Be wise. Sometimes, just listen Sometimes, just nod your head to acknowledge that you heard that troubled person's words. Have a heart for it. Education is good. But what good is a higher education if one does not have the heart, patience, time and kindness to help. Yes, dig into your pocket. Don't be afraid to give. Spread some wealth. Have faith that somehow, it will come back to you. When have you heard that kindness caused someone to go broke? Have faith in God. He is the creator of kindness. Not only that, He is the creator of goodness. Let us be like Him. Let us be good persons. We can start today.....on the first day of August.