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Hypocrisy of the Democrats: Building Walls and Demading ID

Democrats, in a stunning display of irony, are building an impenetrable wall around their convention in Chicago and demanding ID from everyone entering the venue. This comes from the same party that decries walls as racist and insists that requiring ID is discriminatory. Meanwhile, all the appointments for free vasectomies for Democrat men at the convention have already filled up.
In a move that would be laughable if it weren’t so hypocritical, the Democratic Party is set to erect an impenetrable wall around their convention venue in Chicago and require photo ID from everyone who wants to attend. Yes, you read that correctly. The very party that has spent years branding walls as racist and denouncing voter ID laws as discriminatory is now embracing both when it serves their interests.

For years, Democrats have vilified anyone who dares suggest that America needs secure borders. They’ve gone so far as to label the construction of a border wall as an act of racism. Yet, when it comes to protecting their own, suddenly walls are a necessity. The message is clear: walls for us, but not for thee.

And let’s talk about the ID requirement. We’ve heard it all before from the left—demanding ID is discriminatory, it disenfranchises voters, it’s racist. Yet, when it comes to their convention, ID suddenly becomes essential. If Democrats truly believe that requiring ID is oppressive, why are they so quick to enforce it when their own security is on the line? The irony is staggering.

But the absurdity doesn’t stop there. Appointments for free vasectomies for Democrat men at the convention have already filled up. It’s almost as if they’re taking their dedication to population control to a whole new level. The left has long championed the idea of controlling the population through abortion and now, it seems, they’re encouraging sterilization as well.

This whole situation reeks of hypocrisy. It’s a classic case of “rules for thee, but not for me.” When it comes to protecting their own interests, Democrats are more than willing to throw their so-called principles out the window. Whether it’s building walls, demanding ID, or promoting population control, they’ll do whatever it takes to maintain their power.

The double standards on display here are just too glaring to ignore. The Democratic Party has revealed, yet again, that their true agenda is not about fairness or equality, but about control. Control of the borders when it suits them, control of the voting process when it benefits them, and control of the population through whatever means necessary.

As we watch the events unfold at the Democratic convention, we’re reminded once more that the left’s hypocrisy knows no bounds. They’ll preach one thing and practice another, all in the name of power. And the American people are expected to sit back and accept it.

But we won’t. It’s time to call out this hypocrisy for what it is. The Democrats can’t have it both ways. If they’re going to build walls and demand ID at their convention, they should be held accountable for the same actions they’ve demonized in others. The American people deserve leaders who stand by their principles, not ones who twist them to suit their convenience.
So, as the Democrats gather behind their walls and check IDs at the door, let’s remember what this says about their true values. It’s not about fairness or justice—it’s about control. And that’s something every American should be concerned about.


Biden Touts His Admin’s Record On The Economy, Inflation. The Numbers Aren’t Positive.


President Joe Biden claimed during a speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night that the Biden-Harris administration has overseen a booming economy and low inflation, but the data show that the U.S. economy and inflation are worse now than they were during the Trump administration.
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Pro-life Democrats counter Planned Parenthood's mobile abortion clinic at DNC

As Planned Parenthood plans to offer free vasectomies and chemical abortion drugs through a mobile van at the Democratic National Convention, a Democratic pro-life organization is conducting a fundraising campaign to support Chicago families.

Kristen Day, executive director of Democrats for Life, revealed in a Monday X post that the group has launched a diaper drive in response to Planned Parenthood Great Rivers' mobile van initiative.

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers in St. Louis announced an X post last week that it will park a mobile van in Chicago's West Loop on Monday and Tuesday near the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.

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Is homosexuality caused by parasites?

I saw this post on Twitter I found to be a very interesting hypothesis.


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First off yeah "it's a dumb Twitter post it doesn't make it real". Well source aside, the message is still very real and the examples given are actually true.

So it does pose a very interesting question. Are parasites or outside influences the cause of homosexuality?

I hadn't ever made it to the conclusion he did, I always stopped short. But I never believed homosexuality is "normal" or "a part of nature". I always assumed it was a form of mental illness.

No species exists to not recreate itself. That's the very fundamental reason everything on earth that's living exists because all life exists to create more of itself, it didn't there would be no life on earth.

Homosexuality as a natural thing is a lie because homosexuals do not create more of themselves. Homosexuality defies the very concept of life. Homosexuals by their very nature seek to end their lineage and make themselves extinct.

Sex-trafficking victim Chrystul Kizer gets 11 years for killing her abuser; she pleaded guilty to 2nd degree reckless homicide

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A judge on Monday sentenced a Milwaukee woman charged with killing the man who sexually abused her as a teenager to 11 years in prison plus five years of extended supervision. The decision ends a six-year legal saga that tested the limits of the court’s leniency toward trafficking survivors who commit crimes.

Chrystul Kizer will ultimately not serve the full 11 years in prison, after Kenosha County Judge David P. Wilk credited her with more than a year and a half of time already served.

Kizer, now 24, initially faced a possible life sentence for shooting 34-year-old Randall Volar III when she was 17. Volar, who was White, had been filming his sexual abuse of Kizer, who is Black, for more than a year.

This year, Kizer agreed to plead guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon, which carried a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.

izer’s case marked the first time a Wisconsin court had allowed a defendant who was a sex-trafficking victim to use an “affirmative defense” for a homicide charge. More than 30 states have affirmative defense provisions that allow trafficking victims to be acquitted of certain charges against them if they can prove at trial that a crime was committed because of their abuse.

Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley had argued that Kizer carried out a premeditated killing to steal Volar’s BMW, while public defender Jennifer Bias said Kizer acted in self-defense after Volar had pinned her to the ground while trying to initiate sexual contact.

A 2019 Washington Post investigation showed that the Kenosha Police Department knew Volar was abusing underage Black girls for nearly three months before his death. After a 15-year-old Black girl fled from his home in nothing but a bra and jacket, police raided Volar’s residence and found hundreds of videos of child sexual abuse; among the stash were videos Volar had made of Kizer and girls who appeared to be as young as 12. But while the investigation continued, police and prosecutors allowed Volar to remain free.
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Kamala pledges to take patents from companies


In her speech at a campaign event in Iowa at the time, Harris spoke about how as president, she would make sure that the government sets a fair market.​
She went on to say that companies that didn't comply would be stripped of federal funding in order to lower prices for drugs.​
"I will snatch their patent so that we will take over,” she said in the resurfaced video.​
So not only does she call for price controls - she wants to pull patents that the companies paid for, invested time and energy into developing

On this ROCK/Peter I will build my church vs Jesus is the CORNERSTONE

I will attempt a historical-grammatical analysis of the title verses.
Jesus spoke to Peter in Matthew 16:
18 I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
BDAG:
① bedrock or massive rock formations, rock as distinguished from stones
Jesus used a Greek pun of Πέτρος (Peter) and πέτρᾳ (rock). He graciously used this metaphor, comparing Peter with the church's bedrock.
What did Peter think of this bedrock metaphor?
Nothing much. After he denied Jesus, he learned humility. Instead of identifying himself as the church's bedrock, he always pointed to Jesus as the cornerstone.
The Sanhedrin seized Peter and John. Peter told them in Acts 4:
11 This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected,
Strong's Greek: 3037. λίθος (lithos) — 59 Occurrences
This stone was not some rock in the wild.
BDAG:
②ⓐ of stones used in building
which has become the cornerstone.
BDAG:
① the part of the body that contains the brain, head
② a being of high status, head
ⓑ of things the uppermost part, extremity, end, point, the cornerstone
In ancient construction, the cornerstone was the first stone laid for a structure, often in a corner. It was carefully selected, shaped, and placed because the rest of the building was oriented and aligned according to this stone. Its placement was critical, as it ensured the stability and accuracy of the building’s foundation and structure. Note the order:
  1. cornerstone
  2. foundation
  3. the rest of the up-ground structure.
Peter was not the cornerstone.
12 Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” 11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone
Peter recognized that Jesus was the foremost stone and the cornerstone (head). This head stone would be followed by other stones.
1 Peter 2:
4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house,
Christians are living stones of the spiritual house of God.
to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”
Once again, Jesus was the cornerstone, as prophesied in Is 28:16.
Eph 2:
19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God bye the Spirit.
  1. Jesus was the cornerstone (head).
  2. The apostles (Peter) and prophets were the foundation according to the ancient building construction order.
  3. Christians are living stones of this holy temple in the Lord.
In terms of modern building construction, Jesus is the foundation, symbolized by the ancient cornerstone.
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Hi im Amy

hi im amy i started getting close to god when i was 14 i was a really depressed quiet kid out of no where i ask my grandma if she had a bible i got like a feeling of me wanting to learn more about god i started getting meesages out of the bible sometimes i had to open random pages and write thing words sentences that stood up the most to me and write it down when i finish it was a whole story and that story was things about an aunt that i had that nobody knew just her one night i started getting an anxiety attack i had a feel big urge to talk to my aunt i went to her house sitted down in her couch close my eyes and started saying a lot of thing that i don’t remember till this day next thing i opened my eyes and see her and her boyfriend crying she wasnt close to god and she told after all i said to her she started believing and getting close to him after that i kept getting messages but i stop learning about god a lot of stuff started to happen i lost track i lost a litte bit of connection with him im trying now again i miss that feeling i used to have really vivid dreams one of my church sisters told me i had power over snakes and escorpions something like that but i dont really understand can someone help me and explain im 20 now and i want to grow and get on track with my mission with god thank you <3

Protestant conflicting logic reading the early fathers and the Bible

The early Christians leaders created the Bible.

Some early Christian leaders" teaching are rejected by the protestants. Eg, many early Christian leaders doesn't sounds like Calvinist at all.

Protestant argue that they put the Bible above anything else? But strictly speaking, it's their interpretation above anything else?
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Why has Christianity mostly failed in the far east and in south Asia?

Under the romans Christianity eventually became the dominant religion of the middle east, north Africa, and Europe but it never had similar expansion in India or China or the other parts of the far east. Do you have a theory to explain why that is so, is there some theological impediment in the far east?

August 19, 2024 Choose Riches of God

Daniel 5:24 KJV
Then was the part of the hand sent from him; and this writing was written.


Daniel 5:17 KJV
Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation.


Respond:
This pronouncement was a direct consequence of Belshazzar's refusal to honor God and his reliance on his own strength and wisdom.


At this time Genesis 11:1-11 KJV ' This time is about a mythical tower built after the Deluge in the land of Shinar (Babylonia). The Babylonians wanted to build a city and a tower that would reach thr heavens to make a name for themselves and to symbolize their power. They believed that their unity of one language and hearing one god would allow them to collaborate efficiently and accomplish anything they wanted.



Ways you can overcome today believing in yourself like king Belshazzar' loss of his kingdom and not God is by when you think you hear from God, hearing his voice speak to you check the holy bible scriptures to see if its God's word and to obey God. You can overcome yourself (sons of men) by honoring and acknowledging God not to choose the riches of the world instead choose the riches of God.Psalms 112:3 KJV.
God had blessed me believimg in God to choose the riches of God to receive and honoring, acknowledging God in my life.


Psalms 112:3 KJV
"Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever."


Honor- The esteem due and paid to worth, high estimatation.


Ways you can honor God is to believe in God, Romans 10:9-10 . To spend time with God in prayer, and worshiping God. Live of life that honors God living righteous in God sight. Submit to God's authority.


Romans 10:9-10 KJV
9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.


Ways you can acknowledge God is by prayer, gratitude, worshiping God, loving others with the love of God, confession of sins to God, to be part of a holy bible believing church.


Published and spoken by Reginald Taylor Jr

Women should remain silent in the churches.

1 Corinthians 14:35-38

Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.
Or did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?
If anyone thinks they are a prophet or otherwise gifted by the Spirit, let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.
But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored.


in the mind of man there is a place where he is not bound to the law and at this place he will commit adultery.
how can woman teach or preach when they do not know such a place exist. therefore woman cannot save man from sin

because woman do not know the mind of man.


Hosea 4:14
“I will not punish your daughters
when they turn to prostitution,
nor your daughters-in-law
when they commit adultery,
because the men themselves consort with harlots
and sacrifice with shrine prostitutes—
a people without understanding will come to ruin!

How can woman teach or preach when God will not punish woman?
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Trump Doubles Down on Medal of Honor Dig Despite Backlash From Vets

Trump Doubles Down on Medal of Honor Dig Despite Backlash From Vets​

The former president is standing by his take that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is better because it doesn't involve sacrifice

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Donald Trump doubled down on his comments about how the Presidential Medal of Freedom is superior to the military Medal of Honor because the former involves no sacrifice.

“The Presidential Medal of Freedom, to my knowledge, I don’t think anybody suffered,” Trump said in an interview after his rally on Saturday, attempting to clarify comments made on Thursday. “People [who] get the Congressional Medal of Honor, which I’ve given to many, are often horribly wounded or dead. They’re often dead, they get it posthumously. And when you get the Congressional Medal of Honor, I always consider that to be the ultimate — but it is a painful thing to get it.”

He added, “When you get the Presidential Medal of Freedom, it’s usually for other things, like you’ve achieved great success in sports, or you’ve achieved great success someplace else … I don’t think anybody suffered, other than they’ve, you know, they worked hard, and they’ve done great things.”

Trump made his first round of controversial comments on the subject on Thursday at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, at an event on fighting antisemitism. Trump was speaking about billionaire Miriam Adelson, the widow of major Republican donor Sheldon Adelson and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Trump said the civilian award is “actually much better because everyone [who] gets the Congressional Medal of Honor, they’re soldiers. They’re either in very bad shape because they’ve been hit so many times by bullets, or they’re dead.” Speaking about Miriam Adelson, Trump said: “She gets it, and she’s a healthy, beautiful woman, and they’re rated equal, but she got the Presidential Medal of Freedom.”

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the largest veterans advocacy group in the U.S., criticized the statement on Friday. VFW National Commander Al Lipphardt said: “These asinine comments not only diminish the significance of our nation’s highest award for valor, but also crassly characterized the sacrifices of those who have risked their lives above and beyond the call of duty.”

Progressive veterans group Common Defense also bashed the comments, posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday: “Absolutely shameful for Trump to equate the Medal of Honor, our military’s highest recognition for valor, courage, bravery, and sacrifice to the award he gave out to his mega donor. He is unfit to lead our nation and our military.”

Trump’s comments come as his running mate J.D. Vance has been focused on attacking Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick Tim Walz, who served for two decades in the Army National Guard, for supposedly “stealing valor.” The claim is dubious, to say the least.

This is not the first time Trump has angered veterans. In 2020, he allegedly called American soldiers who died in war “losers” and “suckers,” something he has denied.

Retired Gen. John Kelly, Trump’s former chief of staff who confirmed he disparaged dead soldiers, on Monday rejected Trump’s claim that the Presidential Medal of Freedom is “much better” than the Medal of Honor. “Not even close,” he told CNN.

Trump has to be making these horrific statements without his advisors. He didn't have anything prepared to counter the first disrespectful comments?
To think the one given by him is better than the Medal of Honor is asinine, but to say it in public a few months from the election is politically suicidal. But this is Trump and his supporters.

How Did a Nice Baptist Kid from Texas Become a Catholic Priest? “Are You Saved?”

How did a Baptist kid from Gilmore Texas eventually become a Catholic priest? This is a delightful story full of instruction and apologetics.

I love to share conversion stories to affirm our Catholic Faith. Such a story as this rings in our hearts and confirms that we are in the right place. It also gives us knowledge and insight to share the truth with others.

The title of the interview is “Are You Saved?” Coming from Texas, which is known as part of the Baptist Bible Belt, this is a timely and appropriate article.

You can enjoy the who interview and moving story HERE.

First time hunter...

Planning on starting out on small game seeing how I have a WMR rifle, newly acquired permit and will buy a license soon, plenty of jacks in the yard, and a drawer full of old knives. even though the season only starts next month, planning for the colder weather to cut back on the warbles. I decided to get permit test online and passed in the wee hours of my BD on the 16th; So now I just need to get out there. Clothing will be the next items on list. What are some suggestions on what else would be nice to take with me into the woods around my house?

Nothing is set in stone yet; however, I may keep posting progress on here...

Hello! Excited to Be Here and Would Love Your Thoughts

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the community and wanted to introduce myself by sharing an idea that's been on my heart. I'm working on a service that offers personalized, instant guidance rooted in Christian teachings. The idea is to help Christians navigate daily decisions with answers that reflect the values and teachings of Jesus.

I’d love to hear your thoughts:

  • Do you think a service like this could be helpful in your daily life?
  • What kind of questions or situations do you think would benefit most from this kind of guidance?
  • How do you see this fitting into your faith journey?
I'm here to learn and grow, so any feedback or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to being part of this community!

This Should End Careers.

With the anti-jewish protests on college campuses largely out of the news...I had somewhat convinced myself they were over.

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Jewish students at UCLA had to sue the school to ensure access to their classes. Apparently, pro-terrorist supporters had decided to harass and block them from walking to class. A judge ruled that UCLA has to ensure that the students aren't being discriminated against or prevented from attending class. UCLA decided to appeal the decision....

Some thoughts...

1. If I were a Jewish student at UCLA, I'd demand my money back and sue for discrimination. Apparently UCLA is not only accepting of this behavior...they're appealing the court order that insists they make it stop.

2. I know that multiple businesses will blacklist the protesters. Facial recognition is pretty impressive these days.

3. I recall saying that I was against violence in a protest....allllllll the way back on "punch a nazi" day in 2016 I think. I didn't get a lot of agreement then...and I won't be surprised if less exists now.

4. If I were a parent to one of these protesters I'd be ashamed. Clearly I had screwed up at some point in raising my child. I'd remind them of that, before mentioning I wouldn't be helping them financially anymore. They are on their own should they find themselves in trouble.

5. I understand the DNC protests...that's the people currently sending funds to Israel and Palestine. I don't understand why these protesters are on campuses apart from some desire to drive out Jewish students. Disgusting.

Thoughts?

Who Are You Voting For?

I know that you may be asking yourself why it took Kamala so long to put together some economic policies?

If you're smart...you may even wonder who was running the show while Biden was in office.

Let's take a look at Harris' economic advisors....


Blackrock executive.


Blackrock executive.

If your unfamiliar with Blackrock....imagine the richest person you've ever heard of....then imagine a bunch of guys that make that person look poor pooling their money together to buy some of everything. They own the dirt beneath your feet and the air you breathe.

So if Kamala’s economic plan doesn't quite make sense but still appeals to you....that's by design. Once you vote her in you need not worry....you'll see 4 more years of high prices, low wages, and inflation. You'll get poorer....they'll get richer.

It's not a coincidence that they replaced a vegetable (Biden) with a plant (Harris). They want someone with nothing going on upstairs....because they're easy to control.

That's the game folks. That's how it's played. At least they've dropped the saving Democracy rhetoric. Voting for Harris is just a vote for a failed state and declining economy.

Pittsburgh area Diners are furious over staged Harris campaign stop at a local restaurant


I wonder if this piece of news will help Kamala Harris with the undecided voters?

Silencing Jordan Peterson... Canada takes action.

This is a wake up call...

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Is "The Message" a good translation

I used to be KJV-Only because I was Free Grace and most of them are; and I still do hold to the fact that the KJV is the most accurate translation from what I've seen. So what I'll do is have the KJV on the left side of my screen and a easier translation on the right (whenever i read the Bible on my PC) I've found that the "The Message" translation helps my pea brain understand so much, I just wanna know if that translation is good in the eyes of other believers

A Conservative Legal Scholar, and a Republican, Chooses to Vote for Kamala.


Regardless of Trump's language of being for "law and order", he has
mocked the justice system in America, and threatened judges and their families.

This conservative legal scholar, who is a Republican, has decided that it is
time to vote AGAINST Trump, even if that means voting for a Democratic
presidential ticket. He argues that voting for any presidential candidate that
will uphold the democratic intitutions in the country (including the Department
of Justice), is better than voting for Donald Trump.

It is an amazing situation, that there will be conservative Republicans,
speaking at the Democratic National Convention, who are advocating
voting for Kamal Harris and AGAINST Donald Trump in the coming
presidential election, BECAUSE Donald Trump is a threat to the American
institutions of democracy!

Saving the American democratic insitutions, IS MORE IMPORTANT than
voting for a presidential candidate that holds to the agenda that conservatives
in America are looking for.
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