Category Archives: theological
Howard Shore–Evenstar by Isabel Bayrakdarian
I just want my own little link to this beautiful moment; please humor an old man in his dotage.
The beautiful woman’s voice is that of Isabel Bayrakdarian. This is the only song I have heard her sing and I am afraid to listen to any of her other songs should they detract from the beauty she brings to this.
Dear Liberal Intelligentsia, we see your fruits.
Pundit & Pundette highlight an article by the Daily Mail’s Melanie Phillips which does an admirable job of placing blame for the societal and human rot in Britain squarely where it belongs.
The causes of this sickness are many and complex. But three things can be said with certainty:
every one of them is the fault of the liberal intelligentsia;
every one of them was instituted or exacerbated by the Labour government;
and at the very heart of these problems lies the breakdown of the family.
Note how she echoes what we social conservatives have been warning about for years–to the ridicule of the Ruling Class of both left and right.
I am grateful, that we can see this from afar while it we still have time to fix it.
As the Good Book says, “Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them”.
Quite the harvest.
Whitaker Chambers on what Communism is
It is not new. It is, in fact, man’s second oldest faith. Its promise was whispered in the first days of the Creation under the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil: “Ye shall be as gods.” It is the great alternative faith of mankind. Like all great faiths, its force derives from a simple vision. Ohter ages have had great visions. They have always been different versions of the same vision: the vison of God and man’s relationship to God. The Communist vision is the vision of Man without God.
I have put off reading this book and regret the decision.
The first few chapters have been a horror story; horrible because they apply today to our politics and our current president. The tactics the Communists used are explained by Chambers and we see them in use today by our current president.
During the Bush I and Bush II years, I used to mumble to myself that Reagan, Thatcher and Pope John Paul beat the commies abroad, yet the Bush clan empowered them here through negligence, ignorance and stupidity.
Now, we are in a pitched political battle with the Communists in our Federal Government.
Now, this late in the game, I need to study their tactics and methods. I will post them here as I learn them.
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Dollars to Dunuts
Obama will initiate military action against Israel after the Gaza Flotilla gets in an incident with the IDF.
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Michelle Bachman has my vote, so far
Word is Perry is getting in, so I am holding off on my final decision until I get a better look at him.
That said, this woman is presidential.
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Romney Losing National Review
The Susan B. Anthony List has a pro-life pledge that
Romney Rockefeller-refused to sign.
The drama is playing out on NRO’s The Corner.
Marjorie Dannenfelser is one of the angels as is Shannen Coffin whereas Kathryn Jean Lopez seems to being true to her principles.
Romney on life? He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing as Rick Santorum denudes the bastard.
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Just faith.
SARAH PALIN’S COMPLETE LETTER TO HER FAMILY ABOUT TRIG
To the Sisters, Brother, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends of Trig Paxson Van Palin (or whatever you end up naming him!):
I am blessing you with this surprise baby because I only want the best for you. I’ve heard your prayers that this baby will be happy and healthy, and I’ve answered them because Ionly want the best for you!
I heard your heart when you hinted that another boy would fit best in the Palin family, to round it out and complete that starting five line-up. Though another girl would be so nice, you didn’t think you could ask for what you REALLY wanted, but I knew, so I gave you a boy because I only want the best for you!
Then, I put the idea in your hearts that his name should be “Trig”, because it’s so fitting, with two Norse meanings: “True” and “Brave Victory”. You also have a Bristol Bay relative with that name, so I knew it would be best for you!
Then, I let Trig’s mom have an exceptionally comfortable pregnancy so she could enjoy every minute of it, and I even seemed to rush it along so she could wait until near the end to surprise you with the news – that way Piper wouldn’t have so long to wait and count down so many days – just like Christmastime when you have to wait, impatiently, for that special day to finally open your gift? (Or the way the Palins look forward to birthday celebrations that go on for three, four days… you all really like cake .) I know you, I knew you’d be better off with just a short time to wait!
Then, finally, I let Trig’s mom and dad find out before he was born that this little boy will truly be a GIFT. They were told in early tests that Trig may provide more challenges, and more joy, than what they ever may have imagined or ever asked for. At first the news seemed unreal and sad and confusing . But I gave Trig’ s mom and dad lots of time to think about it because they needed lots of time to understand that everything will be OK, in fact, everything will be great, because I only want the best for you!
I‘ve given Trig’s mom and dad peace and joy as they wait to meet their new son. I gave them a happy anticipation because they asked me for that. I‘ll give all of you the same happy anticipation and strength to deal with Trig’s challenges, but I won’t impose on you…
I just need to know you want to receive my offer to be with all of you and help you everyday to make Trig’s life a great one.
This new person in your life can help everyone put things in perspective and bind us together and get everyone focused on what really matters . The baby will expand your world and let you see and feel things you haven’t experienced yet. He’ll show you what “true, brave victory“ really means as those who love him will think less about self and focus less on what the world tells you is ”normal“ or ”perfect”. You will grow and be blessed with greater understanding that will be born along with Trig.
Trig will be his dad‘s little buddy and he’ll wear Carhartts while he learns to tinker in the garage. He’ll love to be read to, he’ll want to play goalie, and he‘ll steal his mom’s heart just like Track, Bristol, Willow and Piper did. And Trig will be the cuddly, innocent, mischievous, dependent little brother that his siblings have been waiting for in fact Trig will – in some diagnostic ways – always be a mischievous, dependent little brother, because I created him a bit different than a lot of babies born into this world today.
Every child is created special, with awesome purpose and amazing potential. Children are the most precious and promising ingredient in this mixed up world you live in down there on earth. Trig is no different, except he has one extra chromosome. Doctors call it “Down’s Syndrome”, and Downs kids have challenges, but can bring you much delight and more love than you can ever imagine! Just wait and see, let me prove this, because I only want the best for you!
Some of the rest of the world may not want him, but take comfort in that because the world will not compete for him. Take care of him and he will always be yours!
Trig‘s mom and dad don’t want people to focus on the baby’s extra chromosome. They’re human, so they haven’t known how to explain this to people who are so caring and are interested in this new little Alaskan. Sarah and Todd want people to share in the joy of this gift I’m giving to the Palin family, and the greater Alaska family. Many people won’t understand… and I understand that. Some will think Trig should not be allowed to be born because they fear a Downs child won’t be considered “perfect” in your world. (But tell me, what do you earthlings consider “perfect” or even “normal” anyway? Have you peeked down any grocery store isle, or school hallway, or into your office lunchroom lately? Or considered the odd celebrities you celebrate as “perfect” on t.v.? Have you noticed I make `em all shapes and sizes? Believe me ,, there is no “perfect”!)
Many people will express sympathy, but you don’t want or need that, because Trig will be a joy. You will have to trust me on this.
I know it will take time to grasp this and come to accept that I only want the best for you, and I only give my best. Remember though: “My ways are not your ways, my thoughts are not your thoughts… for as the heavens are higher than the earth, my ways are higher than yours!”
I wrote that all down for you in the Good Book ! Look it up! You claim that you believe me – now it’s time to live out that belief!
Please look to me as this new challenge and chapter of life unfolds in front of you. I promise to equip you. I won‘t give you anything you can’t handle. I am answering your prayers. Trig can’t wait to meet you. I’m giving you ONLY THE BEST!
Love,
Trig’s Creator , Your Heavenly Father
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