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WELCOMEto an odd mixture of Posts, Links and Videos on topics such as Family, Music, Religion, Current Events, Politics, etc. and all with my humor mixed in. And trust me, I'm verrrry funny.
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You might be asking yourself what is this? Well, let's go straight to the "source" and let them tell you. Here is the explanation from their website:
What is the Story of Stuff?
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.
And here is their video: (Although if you want to watch the four part series posted further below you will see the full video with the rebuttal. This is just an option for those who wish who don't have a lot of time or don't wish to see the full video twice.)
WHY IS THIS A BIG DEAL?
7,000 schools and churches and organizations are now playing this across the country.
Maybe you have heard about this. What if you haven't? Do your family members know about it? What about your neighbors and friends?
What if this was a so called "right wing" slanted video?
Does any of it belong in our schools?
PLEASE WATCH ALL FOUR PARTS. It is worth the investment you put into it. Educate YOURSELF on what LIES our children are being taught.
BOTTOM LINE:
If there are this many incorrect "facts" that can be proven or even fairly questioned, what on Earth is it doing in SCHOOLS???
I will provide for you information on cases regarding three murder investigations handled VERY differently by our media, our President, our government, etc.
You decide if you think the "news" in this country is dead. You decide if you think the news AT ANY LEVEL is fair or giving us, the American people a fair shake using a "just the facts" kind of approach.
Let's begin with this intro to get us started...
A Tale of Two Murders
Two heinous crimes. Two different reactions from the government and media to the murders of George Tiller and William Long.
"Which received more front-page headlines, statements of outrage, condemnation, sympathy, and resulted in apologetic genuflecting: the murder of a 67-year-old man who made his living as a late-term abortionist or the murder and wounding of two young military recruiters on duty?
What do mainstream media and liberal bloggers find more newsworthy: a white, anti-government, schizophrenic “Christian” who murdered the notorious Dr. George Tiller or a black, America-hating, anti-military Muslim who murdered William Long, a young soldier?"
There are so many more articles showing the enormous bias in coverage it would shock most of you. It just depends on the issue or the people you want to research.
When will these companies finally do enough to make us STAND UP?
APATHY OR ACTION?
Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) continues its pattern of pushing pornographic-themed material into mainstream America. Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has just begun offering their "New College" line of T-shirts.
The first A&F t-shirt pictures a young girl opening her blouse - exposing herself. A&F titles the image: "Show the Twins".
The second picture is of a female running nude. A&F titles it: "Female streaking encouraged." The next Abercrombie & Fitch T-shirt is entitled: "Female Students Wanted for Sexual Research"
(I ADDED THE LOWER TWO PICTURES: "Tie me up, don't tie me down" and "Math Tutor plus Bed minus Clothes divide Your Legs equals Anatomy Lesson")
Abercrombie & Fitch does not merely sell a popular line of clothing – they sell a lifestyle. And because A&F clothing is popular among teens and college kids, the influence of their sex-as-recreation lifestyle is widespread.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention reports that Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a major public health challenge in the United States. CDC estimates that approximately 19 million new infections occur each year— almost half of them among young people 15 to 24 years of age.
Why not remember this act of love and sacrifice daily rather than just at Easter? Yes, this event is an indescribably joyous one because Jesus did rise from the dead but we should never forget how and why He suffered unimaginably before defeating Death and Hell itself on our behalf. He did so while thinking of you and me. In doing so he personally took on our sin, our pain and a debt we could not pay in order to provide a way to complete forgiveness and redemption. The truth is, either way death is not the end and being a “good person” isn’t a substitution for being truly forgiven.
God tells us that by simply believing Jesus rose from the dead, confessing and turning away from our sin and making the Bible the true foundation of our life, we will be forgiven for our sins and live eternally in Heaven.
As you may know, I am far from perfect and if you have doubts about that I’m sure you can find a multitude of people who can confirm that. I have made countless mistakes and bad judgments and will again in the future despite my best intentions. It is because of this that I am exceedingly thankful I can go directly to God and ask for help, ask for forgiveness and know that God's mercy is new every morning as I continually work to keep my foundation on God's Word. Truly accepting God's love, mercy and a true freedom offered in a life firmly anchored in His Word is something there simply aren't words to describe.
I have to admit that I regularly take that for granted and listening to the words in a song like “Via Dolorosa” is one way to help remind me of the sacrifice Jesus made on that cross. Deciding to live for Christ was without a doubt the best decision I made in my life. Don’t get me wrong, it didn’t solve all my problems and make my life perfect. But I have a peace and hope only God can offer and I know in God’s eyes He sees a child forgiven rather than condemned. Now that I am a parent I can’t even begin to imagine what it must be like for God to watch His children exercise their free will when they chose to reject Him rather than embrace the salvation He offers each of us.
Regardless of your feelings on God and Jesus I hope you enjoy the power of the images and music I posted. And thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts about what can be a very sensitive issue.
Via Dolorosa (Latin for Sorrowful Road)
Countdown to Election Day 2012
The 9.12 Project (Click for site)
Favorite Quotes
"Understanding the foundation of the American republic is a vital key toward protecting it."David Barton "Our Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see."Neil Postman "I know not what the future holds, but I know who holds the future. " Author Unknown
"True love is not just a feeling. It's a deliberate decision to act in the best interest of the person you love." Edwina Patterson
Great bumper sticker Glenn Beck!! Click the picture to go to his site.
Favorite Quotes
When you come to the end of all the light you know, and it’s time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: Either you will be given something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly.Author Unknown