Who Do You Trust?

I trust in God, as I’m sure you do, too. But given the context of your question by raising the theological litmus test, I’d probably trust a Mormon who will protect the most innocent people among us over a Liberation Theologist who stands up to promote abortions (http://www.ilga.gov/senate/transcripts/strans92/ST033001.pdf), block laws that prevent leaving an infant to die (State of Illinois SB1662/SB1093), and pushes taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood, which allows donors to target minority babies with their donations (http://youtu.be/pgf5m1QoCOU).

While I disagree with Mormonism, the practical outcome of their behavior certainly aligns more with Christianity than the behavior of those who actively promote abortion, homosexuality, government dependence, and a whole host of other highly questionable beliefs.

NOT OBAMA FOR SURE!!! …Most Biblically-Hostile U. S. President

1. Acts of hostility toward people of Biblical faith:

April 2008 – Obama speaks disrespectfully of Christians, saying they “cling to guns or religion” and have an “antipathy to people who aren’t like them.” 1

February 2009 – Obama announces plans to revoke conscience protection for health workers who refuse to participate in medical activities that go against their beliefs, and fully implements the plan in February 2011. 2

April 2009 – When speaking at Georgetown University, Obama orders that a monogram symbolizing Jesus’ name be covered when he is making his speech. 3

May 2009 – Obama declines to host services for the National Prayer Day (a day established by federal law) at the White House. 4

April 2009 – In a deliberate act of disrespect, Obama nominated three pro-abortion ambassadors to the Vatican; of course, the pro-life Vatican rejected all three. 5

October 19, 2010 – Obama begins deliberately omitting the phrase about “the Creator” when quoting the Declaration of Independence – an omission he has made on no less than seven occasions. 6

November 2010 – Obama misquotes the National Motto, saying it is “E pluribus unum” rather than “In God We Trust” as established by federal law. 7

January 2011 – After a federal law was passed to transfer a WWI Memorial in the Mojave Desert to private ownership, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that the cross in the memorial could continue to stand, but the Obama administration refused to allow the land to be transferred as required by law, and refused to allow the cross to be re-erected as ordered by the Court. 8

February 2011 – Although he filled posts in the State Department, for more than two years Obama did not fill the post of religious freedom ambassador, an official that works against religious persecution across the world; he filled it only after heavy pressure from the public and from Congress. 9

April 2011 – For the first time in American history, Obama urges passage of a non-discrimination law that does not contain hiring protections for religious groups, forcing religious organizations to hire according to federal mandates without regard to the dictates of their own faith, thus eliminating conscience protection in hiring. 10

August 2011 – The Obama administration releases its new health care rules that override religious conscience protections for medical workers in the areas of abortion and contraception. 11

November 2011 – Obama opposes inclusion of President Franklin Roosevelt’s famous D-Day Prayer in the WWII Memorial. 12

November 2011 – Unlike previous presidents, Obama studiously avoids any religious references in his Thanksgiving speech. 13

December 2011 – The Obama administration denigrates other countries’ religious beliefs as an obstacle to radical homosexual rights. 14

January 2012 – The Obama administration argues that the First Amendment provides no protection for churches and synagogues in hiring their pastors and rabbis. 15

February 2012 – The Obama administration forgives student loans in exchange for public service, but announces it will no longer forgive student loans if the public service is related to religion. 16

2. Acts of hostility from the Obama-led military toward people of Biblical faith:

June 2011 – The Department of Veterans Affairs forbids references to God and Jesus during burial ceremonies at Houston National Cemetery. 17

August 2011 – The Air Force stops teaching the Just War theory to officers in California because the course is taught by chaplains and is based on a philosophy introduced by St. Augustine in the third century AD – a theory long taught by civilized nations across the world (except America). 18

September 2011 – Air Force Chief of Staff prohibits commanders from notifying airmen of programs and services available to them from chaplains. 19

September 2011 – The Army issues guidelines for Walter Reed Medical Center stipulating that “No religious items (i.e. Bibles, reading materials and/or facts) are allowed to be given away or used during a visit.” 20

November 2011 – The Air Force Academy rescinds support for Operation Christmas Child, a program to send holiday gifts to impoverished children across the world, because the program is run by a Christian charity. 21

November 2011 – The Air Force Academy pays $80,000 to add a Stonehenge-like worship center for pagans, druids, witches and Wiccans. 22

February 2012 – The U. S. Military Academy at West Point disinvites three star Army general and decorated war hero Lieutenant General William G. (“Jerry”) Boykin (retired) from speaking at an event because he is an outspoken Christian. 23

February 2012 – The Air Force removes “God” from the patch of Rapid Capabilities Office (the word on the patch was in Latin: Dei). 24

February 2012 – The Army orders Catholic chaplains not to read a letter to parishioners that their archbishop asked them to read. 25

April 2012 – A checklist for Air Force Inns will no longer include ensuring that a Bible is available in rooms for those who want to use them.26

May 2012 – The Obama administration opposes legislation to protect the rights of conscience for military chaplains who do not wish to perform same-sex marriages in violation of their strongly-held religious beliefs.27

June 2012 – Bibles for the American military have been printed in every conflict since the American Revolution, but the Obama Administration revokes the long-standing U. S. policy of allowing military service emblems to be placed on those military Bibles.28

3. Acts of hostility toward Biblical values:

January 2009 – Obama lifts restrictions on U.S. government funding for groups that provide abortion services or counseling abroad, forcing taxpayers to fund pro-abortion groups that either promote or perform abortions in other nations. 29

January 2009 – President Obama’s nominee for deputy secretary of state asserts that American taxpayers are required to pay for abortions and that limits on abortion funding are unconstitutional. 30

March 2009 – The Obama administration shut out pro-life groups from attending a White House-sponsored health care summit. 31

March 2009 – Obama orders taxpayer funding of embryonic stem cell research. 32

March 2009 – Obama gave $50 million for the UNFPA, the UN population agency that promotes abortion and works closely with Chinese population control officials who use forced abortions and involuntary sterilizations. 33

May 2009 – The White House budget eliminates all funding for abstinence-only education and replaces it with “comprehensive” sexual education, repeatedly proven to increase teen pregnancies and abortions. 34 He continues the deletion in subsequent budgets. 35

May 2009 – Obama officials assemble a terrorism dictionary calling pro-life advocates violent and charging that they use racism in their “criminal” activities. 36

July 2009 – The Obama administration illegally extends federal benefits to same-sex partners of Foreign Service and Executive Branch employees, in direction violation of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. 37

September 16, 2009 – The Obama administration appoints as EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum, who asserts that society should “not tolerate” any “private beliefs,” including religious beliefs, if they may negatively affect homosexual “equality.” 38

July 2010 – The Obama administration uses federal funds in violation of federal law to get Kenya to change its constitution to include abortion. 39

August 2010 – The Obama administration Cuts funding for 176 abstinence education programs. 40

September 2010 – The Obama administration tells researchers to ignore a judge’s decision striking down federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. 41

February 2011 – Obama directs the Justice Department to stop defending the federal Defense of Marriage Act. 42

March 2011 – The Obama administration refuses to investigate videos showing Planned Parenthood helping alleged sex traffickers get abortions for victimized underage girls. 43

July 2011 – Obama allows homosexuals to serve openly in the military, reversing a policy originally instituted by George Washington in March 1778. 44

September 2011 – The Pentagon directs that military chaplains may perform same-sex marriages at military facilities in violation of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. 45

October 2011 – The Obama administration eliminates federal grants to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for their extensive programs that aid victims of human trafficking because the Catholic Church is anti-abortion. 46

4. Acts of preferentialism for Islam:

May 2009 – While Obama does not host any National Day of Prayer event at the White House, he does host White House Iftar dinners in honor of Ramadan. 47

April 2010 – Christian leader Franklin Graham is disinvited from the Pentagon’s National Day of Prayer Event because of complaints from the Muslim community. 48

April 2010 – The Obama administration requires rewriting of government documents and a change in administration vocabulary to remove terms that are deemed offensive to Muslims, including jihad, jihadists, terrorists, radical Islamic, etc. 49

August 2010 – Obama speaks with great praise of Islam and condescendingly of Christianity. 50

August 2010 – Obama went to great lengths to speak out on multiple occasions on behalf of building an Islamic mosque at Ground Zero, while at the same time he was silent about a Christian church being denied permission to rebuild at that location. 51

2010 – While every White House traditionally issues hundreds of official proclamations and statements on numerous occasions, this White House avoids traditional Biblical holidays and events but regularly recognizes major Muslim holidays, as evidenced by its 2010 statements on Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Hajj, and Eid-ul-Adha. 52

October 2011 – Obama’s Muslim advisers block Middle Eastern Christians’ access to the White House. 53

February 2012 – The Obama administration makes effulgent apologies for Korans being burned by the U. S. military, 54 but when Bibles were burned by the military, numerous reasons were offered why it was the right thing to do. 55

Many of these actions are literally unprecedented – this is the first time they have happened in four centuries of American history. The hostility of President Obama toward Biblical faith and values is without equal from any previous American president.

http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=106938

Brother Robison,

You wrote, “…The other [President Obama] believes government is the primary source of care and that financial resources should be taken from successful people and redistributed to others in order to pay for highly comprehensive social programs…”

This is not an accurate statement. This is not what the President believes. In fact, this is a very cynical article. It sounds more like GOP talking points, rather than an objective statement of care and concern for fellow Americans and believers.

Fact: It is not only your “successful people” who pay taxes. We all pay taxes, including “unsuccessful” people. I would be interested to know your metric and demographic profile for “successful” people. Who are these people? If reality, your “successful” people largely succeed at using loopholes and various strategies to pay a lower tax rate than “unsuccessful” people. It was “unsuccessful” taxpayers that picked up a large portion of the bill for the 2008 crash that was caused in large part by the greed-motivated activities of “successful” people.

It is unfortunate that you have taken such a condescending view of people whom you do not know. These folks are not “trusting in” government! Most of these folks actually trust in God, love Christ, and are thankful for assistance which is mostly temporary and hard to get because of reforms enacted during the Clinton years. A lot of people suffer from conditions largely not of their making. This is especially true for children, disabled people, and the elderly, who comprise the MAJORITY of the people you disrespect with statements such as “Cursed is man that trusts in man.” These people are actually very generous with what little they have. They would help you if you were in need. I was raised among the people of which you write. I currently serve an inner city church and community comprised of the people of which you write.

Here’s an astonishing statement: “People’s needs and weaknesses should help drive them to the correct source of help: God.” So, in your theology and philosophy, exactly how do these “needy” and “weak” people persuade God to help them with medical care or injury?

Contrary to your premise, this election will not “…Give us an indication of whom and what the American people trust,” This election is already a REVELATION of the hearts of many GOP/Conservative/Christians who show disdain and contempt for fellow Americans who are powerless and voiceless. Gov. Romney’s behind-closed-doors comments about the “47%” was part of that revelation.

I am very disappointed with this article. I cannot understand its purpose other than trying to help “get out the vote” for Mr. Romney.

I’ve heard your impressive testimony, but I can’t believe you grown so far out of touch with the people you’ve characterized in this article.

And just so that we are clear, the candidate you encourage us to support trusts in a Mormon religion that has no connection with historic, biblical Christianity.

So who do really really trust?

Rev. Bryan Hudson

To add to the conversation…thank you James for presenting it lightly..but it needs preached in truth with some understanding that we cannot call a duck a rabbit…if it’s a duck, it’s a duck.

Obama started his presidency in not knowing to salute the flag as even tradition? yet he does now…but is it because it is our country or is he planning to make it his own? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU9iCANi02o
also watch this about his planned illegal use of detention centers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vbslm1h8xjI or go to my page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/gale.christian and read the topics I am speaking about. (COPY and paste the links in your browser if you really want to know the truth and preach it)

so with Rev. Hudson’s comments:
It is unfortunate that you have taken such a condescending view of people whom you do not know. These folks are not “trusting in” government! Most of these folks actually trust in God, love Christ, and are thankful for assistance which is mostly temporary and hard to get because of reforms enacted during the Clinton years.

then I think Rev. Hudson you should go online and look up the GSA scandel, which if Obama was to have started cleaning up that group when he first took office they wouldn’t have spent the taxpayer dollars for harlotry in las vegas,..do you realize that the General Service Admin. oversees the rest of the spending for the govt.? why let that group run astray til some republicans are called in to investigate from a concerned citizen (?) only to find that when they do expose it in hearings that the responsible ones went on vacation unavailable to go to the hearings..they sent a secretary…and if Obama cared he would have made them appear to explain themselves. No sir, you cannot say you know these people are trusting in GOD…and you teach others yourself about trusting in GOD…you should know better. So pls take this as constructive critique…click on the links, look up Christian Gale facebook page…do your research. We need a President that fits the description of the job…not one that wants us to tell him how to do it better so we watch him learn. I am not pleased entirely with the republican choice either…but like James said , he does have some some similar attributes towards our faith…but even James knows that you cannot trust what you see in the flesh, it is by the spirit that rules over them…and you know that. I appreciate joining you both in this conversation, and quite frankly I am upset over learning of the lies from watching that recent dvd released to millions in America to learn the truth of Obama’s real past. I hear the director Joel Gilbert found it interesting when reading Obama’s book (which btw was written by Bill Ayers ) that his mom would just leave him as a boy with a known pornographer and communist…as to be mentored by him. So Gilbert thought that quite odd and did two years of research and viola…found that Davis was really Obama’s real father! it will be the topic the next few weeks…I expect Obama will resign or be put out…GOD willing.

Thank you for responding and excuse the typos.

All things considered (and there is much to consider), I think President Obama has shown himself more trustworthy and truthful (even when wrong) than Gov. Romney.

God Bless
Bryan

Thank you for not being afraid to say this truth. There is an endless slaughter of unborn daily in this country and the total attitude by so many Christians that the government will tell us what is right rather than hearing ministers teaching the truth of Gods Word from the pulpit. The state is in the church and we have to get it OUT. Our ministers feel muzzled.

James another interesting and thought provoking message. You are right James the person and party that promotes Godly standards relating to pro-life and marriage should be the one that the American people vote for. I am praying that your nation America will choose wisely and vote for God and his standards.

L.Agius (Sydney, Australia)

If I may interject here I would like to comment on the two statements noted in the opening reply by Rev. Bryan Hudson; “You wrote, “…The other [President Obama] believes government is the primary source of care and that financial resources should be taken from successful people and redistributed to others in order to pay for highly comprehensive social programs…”

This is not an accurate statement. This is not what the President believes. In fact, this is a very cynical article. It sounds more like GOP talking points, rather than an objective statement of care and concern for fellow Americans and believers.”

This is the President’s opening comments in regard to this issue. Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address; The White House March 31, 2012;

“Over the last few months, I’ve been talking about a choice we face as a country. We can either settle for an economy where a few people do really well and everyone else struggles to get by, or we can build an economy where hard work pays off again – where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same rules. That’s up to us…”

Towards the end of the President’s remarks he states:

“That’s the America I believe in. And in the next few weeks, Members of Congress will get a chance to show you where they stand. Congress is going to vote on what’s called the Buffett Rule: If you make more than $1 million a year, you should pay at least the same percentage of your income in taxes as middle class families do. On the other hand, if you make under $250,000 a year – like 98 percent of American families do – your taxes shouldn’t go up. You’re the ones struggling with the rising cost of everything from college tuition to groceries. You’re the ones who deserve a break.”

It is important to understand that in theory the President’s vision sounds ideal. I wish it could work, however, in reality this is a complete impossibility. There will never be a time in this earthly kingdom “where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same rules.” This would of necessity dictate that the works of the devil spoken of in I John 1 and the acts of the flesh exposed in Galatians 5 would no longer exist. It would require the removal of greed, deception, pride, rebellion and the spirit of iniquity working among the children of disobedience.

The Apostle Paul lists in Galatians 5 “sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, and carousing, of which is practiced and sanctioned by the masses not born of the Holy Spirit. It is imperative to understand that as idealistic as the President’s remarks may be “fairness” cannot exist in a nation or a world where sin and a lack of repentance are rampant. The “Buffet Rule of fairness to everyone” is contrary to scriptural prophecy. At best it is a humanistic path to a socialist utopia which has failed throughout history.

Political rhetoric is a deceptive path of solutions to peace, prosperity, fairness and progress. It always breeds disparity, segregation, dissension, and every evil work. The Gospel of Jesus Christ provides the only solution to fairness and progress found in John 13 which says “a new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I love you.” On the back side of those words he stipulates the ultimate caution; “Truly, truly, I say to you, He that enters not by the door into the sheepfold (Jesus the word is the door to the kingdom), but climbs up some other way (philosophy, human leadership, fascism, socialism, communism or man made religion) the same is a thief and a robber.” The solution to our dilemma is that we smote our chest, bow our head, and say Lord have mercy on us as sinners.

One final comment. History lays out indisputable evidence which testifies to the failure of human government. The Spirit of God reminds us “there is a way which seems right to man, but the end is death.” The prophecy is clear in Isaiah 9; “Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.” The fairness and justice President Obama seeks can only come by Jesus Christ. John concluded the scriptures in the Revelation with the only solution to man’s dilemma;

“He which testifies these things says, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”