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Church wins back property it claims was stolen by ex-pastor, basketball legend's father

San Antonio Spurs Hall of Famer David Robinson (C) and his father, Ambrose Robinson (L) and mother, Freda Robinson (R) appear on this partial screenshot of the cover of the 1996 book written by his parents, 'How to Raise An MVP.'


San Antonio Spurs Hall of Famer David Robinson (C) and his father, Ambrose Robinson (L) and mother, Freda Robinson (R) appear on this partial screenshot of the cover of the 1996 book written by his parents, "How to Raise An MVP." | YouTube/ Free To Choose Network

The Church of the Living God International Inc., an Ohio-based holiness Pentecostal denomination, was recently given back a church in San Antonio, Texas, that was allegedly stolen by a former pastor and the father of basketball Hall of Famer and San Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson.

A lawsuit cited by The San Antonio Express-News alleged that church's former pastor James Turner fraudulently transferred the church property located at 7225 Walzem Road to another church he created called Resurrection Church of San Antonio Inc.

Last November, Bexar County property records show the appraised value for the property as $849,130 for the 6,076-square-foot building and approximately 4.7-acre lot.

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Lausanne apologizes for speaker’s comments on Israel, dispensational eschatology

Speaker responds: Far too many Evangelicals acritically ‘stand with Israel’

Ruth Padilla DeBorst, an associate professor at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, speaks at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 23, 2024.
Ruth Padilla DeBorst, an associate professor at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, speaks at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 23, 2024. | The Christian Post/Hudson Tsuei


INCHEON, South Korea — The Lausanne Congress apologized Wednesday to the many delegates who were offended by a speaker’s comments rebuking dispensational eschatology and her claim that Israel was holding hostages.

Ruth Padilla DeBorst, an associate professor at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, stirred controversy on the second night of the Fourth Lausanne Global Congress on World Evangelism when she said both Hamas terrorists and Israel were holding hostages.

“There's no room for indifference towards all who are suffering the scourge of war and violence. The world around the uprooted and beleaguered people of Gaza, the hostages held by both Israel and Hamas and their families, the threatened Palestinians in their own territories,” she said near the end of her 16-minute speech to the dismay of some delegates.

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Mark Robinson campaign hemorrhages senior staff amid porn scandal: 'Difficult choice'

Popular North Carolina Bishop Patrick Wooden Sr. says he stands by Mark Robinson, the state's first black lieutenant governor and the 2024 Republican gubernatorial nominee, after a CNN reportalleged that he called himself a "black NAZI" and praised slavery while posting on a pornographic website between 2008 and 2012.

The outspoken Wooden, who leads the conservative Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh and previously dismissedVice President and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as a danger to black Americans, told his congregation on Sunday that he spoke with Robinson, who has denied the claims.

"Whether this stuff that they've unearthed is him or not, …. he said those are not the words of Mark Robinson and I believe him. I believe him more than I believe this media," Wooden said to applause from his congregation during his 11 a.m. service on Sunday.

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Banned Russian priest stands by condemnation of 'brother killing brother' in Ukraine

I have followed Fr Ioann’s blog often since 2022. Within a context of his faith he has expressed himself usually focused on faith, but also advice to inquiries, history, attitudes, speculation at times ( probably when stressed), humor etc.


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How could only 20% tax of 7 years of plenty be sufficient for the subsequent 7 years of famine?

Joseph said to Pharaoh in Ge 41:

34 "Let Pharaoh proceed to appoint overseers over the land and take one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven plentiful years.
Store 1/5 of the produce for 7 years.

35 And let them gather all the food of these good years that are coming and store up grain under the authority of Pharaoh for food in the cities, and let them keep it. 36 That food shall be a reserve for the land against the seven years of famine that are to occur in the land of Egypt, so that the land may not perish through the famine.”
How could only 20% tax of 7 years of plenty be sufficient for the subsequent 7 years of famine?

In the average year, Egypt produced more food than it consumed. So, you don't need to double your average production to cover the 7 years of famine. Each of the seven years of plenty produced more than the average yearly yields.

During the famine years, food was distributed carefully to make it last. People were consuming less than the average year.

There were some levels of harvest in the first 2 years. Joseph spoke to his brothers in Ge 25:

6 "For the famine has been in the land these two years, and there are yet five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest.
13 You must tell my father of all my honor in Egypt, and of all that you have seen. Hurry and bring my father down here.”
Strict rationing was likely implemented in the later years.

The farmers traded in their animals for food in Ge 47:

16 And Joseph answered, “Give your livestock, and I will give you food in exchange for your livestock, if your money is gone.” 17 So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and Joseph gave them food in exchange for the horses, the flocks, the herds, and the donkeys. He supplied them with food in exchange for all their livestock that year.
Though not explicitly mentioned, during the plentiful years, Joseph might have implemented extra farming run by the government.

Let's say that in the average year, Egypt produced 100 units of food.
Let's say that 20 units were exported.
Let's say that the minimum to stay alive was 60 units.
To keep everyone alive for 7 years, they needed 60 *7 = 420 units.

Now, let's say that each plentiful year, they produced 130 units.
20% tax for 7 years = 130 * 0.2 * 7 = 182 units.
Let's say that in year 1 of famine, they produced 60 units.
Year 2, they produced 50 units.
The extra government farming produced 10 units/year. Total was 70 units.
Their livestock was worth 60 units of food.
182 + 60 + 50 + 70 + 60 = 422 units.

422 was 2 units above the requirement for feeding all the Egyptians for 7 years.

How could only 20% tax of 7 years of plenty be sufficient for the subsequent 7 years of famine? Even on an average year, Egyptians produced more food than they consumed. They exported food. The plentiful years were extraordinarily productive. Joseph might have introduced extra farmland during the seven plentiful years. During the famine years, they tightened their belts and consumed less. They sold their livestock in exchange for food for a year.

I Am on the Rock by Petra

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The earth is shakin'
It's like a bad dream
This world is crumblin'
Comin' apart at the seam,
But I am on the Rock, I am on the Rock
Everywhere I'm turning
It's only bad news
This bomb is tickin'
And we're getting to the end of the fuse,

But I am on the Rock, I am on the Rock
Are you ready?
I am on the Rock, the sure foundation
I am on the Rock, on the Rock/I am on the Rock/the Rock of Jesus
I am on the Rock, His revelation
I am on the Rock.
Though the winds may blow
And though the floods may grow
I shall not be moved, 'cause I am on the Rock

The storm's approaching,
I'm standing high and dry
Firmly planted
On the Rock that is higher than I,
I am on the Rock, I am on the Rock
Kingdoms failing,
They fall around me
Plans eroded
And washing away to the sea,

I am on the Rock, I am on the Rock
Are you ready?
I am on the Rock, the sure foundation
I am on the Rock, on the Rock/I am on the Rock/the Rock of Jesus
I am on the Rock, His revelation
I am on the Rock.
Though the winds may blow
And though the floods may grow
I shall not be moved, 'cause I am on the Rock

There is no Rock in this world but our God!
I am on the Rock, the sure foundation
I am on the Rock, on the Rock/I am on the Rock/the Rock of Jesus
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I am on the Rock.
Though the winds may blow
And though the floods may grow
I shall not be moved, 'cause I am on the Rock

Seen And Not Heard by Petra

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Too many black sheep in the family, whoa...
Too many stones from a house of glass
Yeah, yeah
They've heard the stories
They've heard the lines
But talk is too cheap to change their minds
They want to see some vital signs

Convictions, in the way we live
Convictions, not a narrative
Actions speak a little louder than words

Seen and not heard
Seen and not heard
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard
Seen and not heard
Seen and not heard
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard
There's too much talk
And not enough walk
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard

Whoa, yeah

Delayed reaction to hostilities
Brings us into reality
'Cause when we answer in our defense
They can see through the false pretense
They want to see some evidence

Commitment, no more alibis
Commitment, not a compromise
Actions speak a little louder than words

Seen and not heard
Seen and not heard
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard
Seen and not heard
Seen and not heard
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard
There's too much talk
And not enough walk
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard

Whoa!

Let your light so shine in all you do
With an answer near when they come to you
Don't let your mouth start talkin'
Until your feet start walkin'

Seen and not heard
Seen and not heard
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard
Seen and not heard
Seen and not heard
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard
There's too much talk
And not enough walk
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard

There's too much talk
And not enough walk
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard
Sometimes God's children
Should be seen and not heard

Visiting an Orthodox Church - for Seekers

Vigil is important to mention since not all Orthodox Churches have Matins in the morning. That is the Greek tradition, but it is not the same for all of Orthodoxy. Many people visit for Vespers rather than Sunday, and they may encounter a vigil there. My first visit was a Vespers service.
The largest group of Orthodox in America - the Greeks - do not have Vigils (might be exceptions, like everything in Orthodoxy). I find it hard to believe that a typical Catholic or protestant would seek out a Saturday service to first experience Orthodoxy. No harm if they do.
My post is aimed at easing the strangeness of an Orthodox liturgy to the variety of seekers out there. So, vespers and vigils are nice to know, but it isn't essential at that stage to know about these. And even then, they will go to a church on a Sunday, yes? Then let's get them oriented to that experience. Alls I'm sayin'.
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Rev 9:9-12 5th Trumpet Part 3

Rev. 9:9 they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.

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Rev. 4:8 the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Rev. 9:9 they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.

Rev. 9:17 thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.
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John informs Christian Servants, six wings of the Demonic Locusts parallel the Six Wings of the Four Seraphim.




Jesus informs John, the Demonic Locusts have iron military [1]breastplates and six strong [2]wings.




Jesus informs John, the four demonic horses have military breastplates made of fire, jacinth, and brimstone.

Rev. 9:10 they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.

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Rev. 12:4 his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

Rev. 9:3 there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

Rev 9:4 it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.

Rev 9:5 to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he strikes a man.

Rev. 9:10 they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails:





Rev. 9:19 For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt.
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30th Vision 6th T 4-Demons
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Jesus informs John, the Tail of the Great Red Dragon parallels deceptive venom, lies transferred through the sting of vicious perverted Lucifer, Satan, to 1\3rd of Heaven.


Jesus informs John, Gabriel grants Restricted Power, paralleling the harmful sting of scorpions of Earth, to the Demonic Locusts.

Jesus informs John, Gabriel commands the Demonic Locusts not to harm green grass or trees but only individuals not having the Seal of God in their Foreheads.


Jesus informs John, Gabriel commands the Demonic Locusts not to kill individuals but to torment them for Five-months with the harming venom from their stings.


Jesus informs John, the [3]tails of the Demonic Locusts parallel the tails of Scorpions of Earth and the Demonic Locusts are able to sting individuals with their tails.

Jesus informs John, the tails of the Four Demonic Angels harming individuals parallel the tails of the Demonic Locusts harming individuals.

Rev. 9:11 they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.

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Rev. 2:9 I your works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

Rev. 12:9 the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Rev. 17:8 The beast that you saw was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.

Rev. 17:3 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet colored beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.

Rev. 9:11 they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.


Rev. 20:10 the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
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John informs Christian Servants, individuals claiming to be one of the 144,000 Virgin Jew Men are liars, however they do belong to the Synagogue of Satan.


Jesus informs John, [4]Lucifer retains the titles of the Great Dragon, Old Serpent, the Devil, and Satan distinguishing different works of his involving behavior.

John informs John, Satan retains the titles of the Beast That Was, the Beast That Is Not, and the Beast That Yet Is distinguishing his different locations.







Jesus informs John, a title of Lucifer is the Scarlet Colored Beast a title associating him with Corrupt Tribulation Jerusalem.



Jesus informs John, Satan retains the title of [5]the Angel of the Bottomless Pit and the Demonic Locusts Angels have Satan, known as Abaddon or Apollyon meaning the Destroyer, as their King.

Jesus informs John, the devil meaning archfiend, is a descriptive title of Satan.

Rev. 9:12 One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.

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Rev. 12:12 Therefore rejoice, you heavens, and you that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has but a short time.

Rev. 8:13 I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!


Rev. 9:12 One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.




Rev. 11:14 The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe comes quickly.
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Jesus informs John, Michael announces Woe unto individuals remaining upon Resurrection Earth.





Jesus informs John, Gabriel announces [6]Woe, Woe, Woe following with the Last Three Trumpet Angels ready to deliver the Last Three Prepared Mixtures in their Authoritative Dominion upon individuals remaining upon 4th Trumpet Tribulation Earth.

Jesus informs John, with conclusion of the 5th Trumpet the [7]1st Woe is past however [8]Two Woes follow with the Last Two Trumpets.

John informs Christian Servants, with conclusion of the 6th Trumpet the [9]2nd Woe ends however the [10]3rd Woe will arrive with the 7th Trumpet.


[1] Demonic Locusts (Rev 12:7,8 9:3-6) retain Breastplates (parallels Rev 9:17 {Ezek 28:13}) of Protection, Strength, and Authority paralleling breastplates of iron (Dan 2:40-43 Dan 7:7 {Rev 12:5 2:27 19:15}).
[2] Wings (parallels Isa 6:2 {Rev 4:7,8} Rev 12:14) of Demonic Locusts (Rev 12:7,8 9:3-6) are sharp indestructible weapons lacerating flesh of Individuals pulling them away and the sound of their wings flapping causes terror in the hearts of Individuals as they hear Demonic Locusts approaching.
[3] Demonic Locusts (Rev 12:7,8 9:3-6) retain tails paralleling scorpion tails (Rev 9:4-6) upon Pentecostal Earth, tails (Rev 9:19) of the Four Demonic Angels (Rev 9:13,14), and the tail (Rev 2:24 12:3) of Perverted Lucifer (Rev 17:3 13:2 9:11).
[4] Perverted Lucifer (Rev 12:9,12 20:10 Matt 4:11 Eph 4:27 6:12 1Tim 3:6,7 2Tim 2:26 Heb 4:12 James 4:12 1Pet 5:8 1John 3:8-10 Jude 1:9}).
[5] Perverted Angelic Lucifer (Ezek 8:8-18 Isa 14:12-14 Rev 12:7,8 Gen 3:1-7 2Cor 4:4 Eph 2:2 Rev 12:3 20:10) is Angel (Isa 14:12-14 Ezek 28:14 Rev 17:8) of the Bottomless Pit (Rev 17:8 8:5 9:2,11 11:7 20:1-3 {Amos 9:2}).
[6] Gabriel utilizes his Authoritative Dominion (Rev 8:2-5 14:18 Ezek 9 Amos 9:1 {Rev 16:7} Amos 9:1) announcing Three Woes upon Individuals residing upon Tribulation Earth.
[7] Gabriel, the Angel of the Three Woes (Rev 8:13), utilizes Spiritual Abilities within his Authoritative Dominion participating (Rev 9:1-4) in the 5th Trumpet (Rev 8:6 9:1) with the 5th Angel (Rev 8:2 9:1) of the Seven Trumpets (Rev 8:6) announcing the 5th Trumpet is over. (Rev 9:1-11 1st Woe [Rev 9:13-21 11:7-14 2nd Woe] {Rev 11:14-19 3rd Woe}).
[8] The First (Rev 9:1-4) of Thee Woes (Rev 8:13) is Over and Two more Woes (Rev 11:14) follow with the Sixth (Rev 9:13-19 11:7-13 9:20,21) and Seventh (Rev 11:15-19) Trumpets with the participation (Rev 11:14 2nd Woe, Rev 11:19 3rd Woe) of Gabriel.
[9] Gabriel (Rev 7:1-8 8:13 9:1-3,13 14:15,18 16:7 19:17,18 {Gen 18:2 19:2 Exo 25:22 Ezek 9 Dan 3:25,28 10:5,6.13,21 Luke 1:11,26 Acts 1:9-11}) announces the end of the 2nd Woe (Rev 9:13-21 11:14) associated with the 6th Trumpet (9:13-21) upon Tribulation Earth.
[10] Gabriel announces the approaching 3rd Woe (Rev 9:12) associated with the 7th Trumpet (Rev 11:15-19).

Critics resurrect TV clip to accuse Kamala Harris of joking about killing Trump: ‘Orders received’

Biden Commerce Secretary Calls On Democrat Supporters to Deal with Trump: “Let’s Extinguish Him for Good!”​


Joe Biden’s Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo went on MSNBC on Wednesday and begged the far-left audience to “extinguish” Trump for good.


This comes ten days after the second assassination attempt on Trump’s life at a golf course on September 15th in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Rev 9:5-8 5th Trumpet 2nd Part

Rev. 9:5 to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he strikes a man.

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Rev. 1:7 Behold, he com with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Rev. 6:15 the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

Rev. 9:5 they should be tormented five months:




Rev. 9:20 the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:

Rev. 11:10 they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.

Rev. 16:21 there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.
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43rd Vision 7th Vial Great Hail
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John informs Christian Servants, the appearance of Jesus for resurrection of Saints causes torment for individuals upon Earth.


Jesus informs John, His wrath causes torment for individuals upon 6th Seal Tribulation Earth.







Jesus informs John, the Demonic Locusts during the 5th Trumpet [1]torment [2]individuals upon Earth.


Jesus informs John, torment of the 6th Trumpet does not cause individuals upon Tribulation Earth to Repent.







Jesus informs John, the Two Witnesses bring torment upon individuals upon Tribulation Earth but the deaths of the Two Witnesses only causes individuals upon Tribulation Earth to rejoice.

Jesus informs John tremendous hail causes torment upon individuals residing on Tribulation Earth but they blaspheme God instead of Repenting.

Rev. 9:6 in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.

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Rev. 1:18 I am he that lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

Rev. 5:5 one of the elders says unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.


Rev. 6:6 I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

Rev. 9:6 death shall flee from them.





Rev. 16:9 men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which has power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.

Rev. 20:11 I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
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John informs Christian Servants, Jesus retains the Authoritative Keys of Hell and Death.


John informs Christian Servants, Jesus secure Authoritative Position by prevailing against Satan, procuring Him the right to open the Little Book of Tribulation Prophecy and loosen the Seven Seals.

Jesus informs John, He retains Center Position upon the Great White Throne and He commands the Four Seraphim forming the Inner Circlet surrounding Him.


Jesus informs John, He will not [3]permit anyone to escape torment from the Demonic Locusts by death during the 5th Trumpet upon Tribulation Earth.

Jesus informs John, He has [4]absolute unchallenged Authority over the entire Seven-year Tribulation Prophecy.



Jesus informs John, Rejected Individuals remaining on Earth and Demonic Angles in the Atmosphere of Earth attempt to flee their fate in the White Throne Judgement.

Rev. 9:7 the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men.

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Rev. 6:2 I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

Rev. 9:7 the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men.

Rev. 12:3 there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.

Rev. 13:1 I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
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Jesus informs John, Satan prepares the way for the Man of Sin to place a [5]crown upon his head.



Jesus informs John, Satan places [6]golden crowns upon the [7]heads of the Demonic Locusts.




Jesus informs John, Satan places crowns upon the heads of the Seven Remaining Kings from the Ten-king Confederacy.


Jesus informs John, Satan places crowns upon the heads of the Man of Sin and nine other authoritative individuals forming the Ten-king Confederacy.

Rev. 9:8 they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.

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Rev. 6:12 I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

Rev. 4:7 the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.

Rev. 9:8 they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.





Rev. 9:17 thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone.

Rev. 13:2 the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
9th Vision 6th S Wrath of Jesus
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Seal.




Vision
Information White Throne Setting.
Fulfillment with the travel of John in the Heavenly Temple.


29th Vision 5th Trumpet Locusts
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 5th Trumpet.



30th Vision 6th T 4-Demons
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Trumpet.






17th Vision Beast of the Sea
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Trumpet.
Jesus informs John, blackness of the sun during the 6th Seal parallels blackness of sackcloth of hair paralleling the black long hair of the Demon Locusts.


Jesus informs John, the teeth of the Demon Locusts parallel the Teeth of the 1st Animalistic Seraphim.



Jesus informs John, the [8]long black hair of the Demon Locusts parallels the long black hair of women and the [9]teeth of the Demon Locusts parallels the teeth of lions upon Pentecost Earth.

Jesus informs John, the heads of the demonic horses parallels the lion teeth of the Demonic Locusts.






Jesus informs John, the aggressive vicious behaviors of the Man of Sin parallels the cutting crushing teeth in the mouth of a lion upon Pentecostal Earth.

[1] Gabriel (Rev 9:1-3) commands (Rev 9:4) the Demonic Locusts (Rev 9:3,4 12:7) not to kill Individuals (Rev 9:4-6 11:17-12 9:20,21 11:18 16:9,11,21) but instead Demonic Locusts should torture (Rev 9:6,10) these Individuals for Five-months (Rev 11:3b {Rev 8:1 9:10 9:15}).
[2] Individuals (Rev 1:7 9:20,21 11:18 16:9-11{Zeph 3:1-4 Amos 9:10 Hos 4:8}) following the Man of Sin (Rev 13:1,2 6:2-8 Dan 11:36-39) residing upon Earth (Rev 6:4,8 7:3 8:7 9:3,4 11:4 13:8 16:1 17:5,15) rejoice (Hos 9:1 Amos 6:13 Hab 1:15) over deaths (Rev 11:7) of Elijah and Moses.
[3] During Five-months (Rev 9:5) of the 5th Trumpet (Rev 8:6) Individuals (Rev 9:4-6 11:7-12 9:20,21 11:18 16:9,11,21) desire death in an attempt to escape (Rev 9:4b,5a,10) from torment of the Demonic Locusts but Omnipotent Jesus does not permit (Rev 1:18 11:3 6:6 16:9) them to die.
[4] Omnipotent Jesus retains authority (Rev 4:8 6:6 19:6 {Isa 45:7 Amos 9:12 Hab 1:12 2:13 Mica 6:13}) over (Rev 5:5 6:1,6 18:8 17:17 15:8 {Joel 1:3 2:25 Hab 1:5 Amos 9:12 Zech 5:3,4}) the Seven (Rev 15:1,6,7) Vials (Rev 15:1,6,7 16:1-21) of Tribulation Earth.
[5] Apostle John utilizes his Authoritative Position disclosing a crown was given unto him identifies a parallel explaining Perverted Lucifer (Rev 12:3 9:11) granting (2Thess 2:9 Rev 13:2 Dan 11:36-39) the Man of Sin (Rev 13:1,2) Restricted (Rev 10:2) Authority (Hos 13:11) upon Tribulation Earth.
[6] Golden Crowns identifies a parallel explaining sharp golden circular transfixes upon the heads of Demonic Locusts identifies their Restricted Authority (Rev 9:3,4) during the Five-months (Rev 9:5) of the 5th Trumpet upon Tribulation Earth. (Restricted Authority of Four Demonic Angels Rev 9:17-19, Restricted Authority of the Seven Remaining Capital Cities Rev 12:3 17:3,7,9-11, and Restricted Authority of Ten-kings of the Ten-king Confederacy)
[7] Demonic Locusts (Rev 12:7,8 9:3-5) retain sharp transfixes forming circlets upon their heads (Rev 9:11), paralleling Golden Crowns upon Pentecostal Earth, and the sharp circular transfixes lacerate the hands of Individuals grabbing Demonic Locusts by their heads (Rev 9:8).
[8] Long hair (paralleling teaching Rev 2:20 17:3-5) of Demonic Locusts (Rev 9:3-5) becomes entangled in the body parts of Individuals (Rev 11:7-12 9:20,21 11:18 16:9,11,21) making it difficult for Individuals to get away from torment caused by the Demonic Locusts.
[9] Apostle John utilizes his Authoritative Position disclosing sharp scissoring eyeteeth and strong grinding cheek teeth of Demonic Locusts (Rev 12:7,8 9:3-6) parallel sharp scissoring eyeteeth and strong grinding cheek teeth of lions piercing, cutting, and shredding flesh of Individuals upon Pentecostal Earth.

Rev 9:1-4 5th Trumpet 1st Part

Rev. 9:1 the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.

Subject Sequenced for StoryVision, Information, FulfillmentNote Pad
Rev. 9:1 the bottomless pit.




Rev. 9:11 they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.

Rev. 11:7 when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.

Rev. 17:8 The beast that you saw was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.

Rev. 20:1 I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.

Rev. 20:3 cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.
29th Vision 5th Trumpet Locusts
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 5th Trumpet.

29th Vision 5th Trumpet Locusts
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 5th Trumpet.



Vision
Information 3rd Jewish Temple.
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Trumpet.



Vision
Information Jerusalem and Satan.
Fulfillment with conclusion of Resurrection.






44th Vision Satan Imprisoned.
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the Little Season.

44th Vision Satan Imprisoned.
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the Little Season.
Jesus informs John, Gabriel, [1]a Star, descends from Heaven and Michael [2]gives him the Key to the Bottomless Pit.

Jesus informs John, Satan retains the titles of the Destroyer and the Angel of the Bottomless Pit, and is King over the Demonic Locusts.


John informs Christian Servants, Satan if the Beast that ascends from the Bottomless Pit, makes war with the Two Witnesses, overcomes them, and kills them.


John informs Christian Servants, Satan, the Beast that ascends from [3]the Bottomless Pit, will go into perdition, and Rejected Individuals upon Tribulation Earth will wonder after him.





Jesus informs John, Michael descends from Heaven retaining authority over the Key to the Bottomless Pit.

Jesus informs John, Michael casts Satan into the Bottomless Pit, shuts him up, and sets a Seal upon the Bottomless Pit consequently Satan can not deceive humanity until His Thousand-year Kingdom is completed.


Rev. 9:2 he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.



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Rev. 1:15 his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

Rev. 3:10 Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Rev. 8:5 the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.

Rev. 9:2 he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.

Rev. 15:2 I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.

Rev. 14:18 another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
1st Vision Jesus and Candlesticks
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 7th Trumpet.
Vision
Information Philadelphia 6th Division.
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Trumpet.


10th Vision 7th S Heavenly Altar
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 7th Seal.



29th Vision 5th Trumpet Locusts
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 5th Trumpet.



32nd Vision Seven Vial Angels
Information
Fulfillment with completion of the 6th Vial.





33rd Vision Armageddon Plans
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Vial.
Jesus informs John, evil around His live upon Earth parallels a Purifying Furnace cleansing His intentions before Heaven.

John informs Christian Servants, the Last Half of the Seven-year Tribulation parallels a Furnace burning Rejected Individuals upon Tribulation Earth.

Jesus informs John, the Heavenly Altar parallels a Purifying Furnace and the Fire parallels cleansing agents used to expose evil and glorify Righteousness.


Jesus informs John, [4]the Furnace in the Bottomless Pit produces Smoke containing profaning depravity from its evil hosts.



Jesus informs John, the Sea of Glass parallels a Great Righteous Furnace producing wondrous issuing colors immerging into the Great White Cloud Throne and Heavenly Temple.


Jesus informs John, Gabriel, the Angel of the Altar, paralleling a Great Glorifying Furnace, retains Authority over Fire, paralleling Heavenly Cleansing and Purifying Agents.




Rev. 9:3 there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

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Rev. 6:2 I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

Rev. 6:4 there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

Rev. 6:8 I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

Rev. 9:3 there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

Rev. 9:11 they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue has his name Apollyon.

Rev. 13:5 there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.


Rev. 13:7 it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
4th Vision 1st Seal White Horse
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Seal.



5th Vision 2nd Seal Red Horse
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 2nd Seal.





7th Vision 4th Seal Pale Horse
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 4th Seal.






29th Vision 5th Trumpet Locusts
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 5th Seal.


29th Vision 5th Trumpet Locusts
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 5th Seal.

17th Vision Beast of the Sea
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Trumpet.




17th Vision Beast of the Sea
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Trumpet.
Jesus informs John, Satan utilizes his Restricted Authoritative Dominion giving the Man of Sin Restricted Political Dominion upon Tribulation Earth.

Jesus informs John, Satan utilizes his Restricted Authoritative Dominion giving the Man of Sin Restricted Military Power upon Tribulation Earth.



Jesus informs John, Satan utilizes his Restricted Authoritative Dominion giving the Man of Sin Restricted Dictatorial Power upon Tribulation Earth.




Jesus informs John, Satan utilizes his Restricted Authoritative Dominion giving the Demonic Locusts Restricted Power upon Tribulation Earth.

Jesus informs John, Destroying Satan, the Angel of the Bottomless Pit, is the King of the Demonic Locusts upon Tribulation Earth.

Jesus informs John, Satan utilizes his Restricted Authoritative Dominion giving the Man of Sin Restricted Demonic Testimony, Blasphemies, and Itemized Details.

Jesus informs John, Satan utilizes his Restricted Authoritative Dominion giving the Man of Sin Restricted Ability to make war with, overcome, and murder Tribulation Saints and he receives Restricted Authority over Humanity.
Rev. 9:4 it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.

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Rev. 7:2 I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,


Rev. 8:13 I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!

Rev. 9:2 he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit.



Rev. 9:4 it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.

Rev. 14:15 another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for you to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.

Rev. 14:18 another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in your sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
2nd Vision Resurrection
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of Resurrection.





28th Vision 4th T 1\3rd of Light
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 4th Trumpet.





29th Vision 5th Trumpet Locusts
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 5th Trumpet.





29th Vision 5th Trumpet Locusts
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 5th Trumpet.



33rd Vision Armageddon Plans
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Vial.




33rd Vision Armageddon Plans
Information
Fulfillment with conclusion of the 6th Vial.
Jesus informs John, Gabriel utilizes his Authoritative Position instructing the Four Seraphim not to harm Tribulation Earth until he and the Altar Angels have Sealed the 144-thousand Virgin Jew Men.

Jesus informs John, Gabriel utilizes his Authoritative Position declaring Three Woes upon individuals upon Tribulation Earth.




Jesus informs John, Gabriel utilizes his Authoritative Position to open the Bottomless Pit, restrain Demonic Beings in the Bottomless Pit, and release certain Demonic Locusts from the Furnace of the Bottomless Pit upon Tribulation Earth.

Jesus informs John, Gabriel utilizes his Authoritative Position to [5]instruct the Demonic Locusts to only harm certain individuals upon Tribulation Earth.


Jesus informs John, Gabriel utilizes his Authoritative Position to inform Me to begin the 1st Division of the Armageddon Battle Plan for the Human Military Forces are prepared and awaiting.

Jesus informs John, Gabriel, retaining Authority over Fire, leaves the Heavenly Altar and utilizing his Authoritative Dominion instructs the 4th Seraphim to begin the 2nd Division of the Armageddon Battle Plan.

Some of the World's Largest Companies, are Actively Undermining Democracy

Also, it seems some corporations donate to who they feel will win the election.
Actually they donate to both so win win either way. Governments are beholden to them, not the other way around. Remember back when so called democratic governments were supposed to be beholden to the people?
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Fellowship Righteousness

Mark 6:20 KJV
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

Just man- Doing the will of God

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy -Reginald Taylor Jr interpetation Everything he does must goes

Valuing Public opinion or moral intergity
Value public opinion- views prevalent among general public

"God is always to lead amd guide to strengthen and support. God Love is constant"


Moral integrity- A way of life that involves being honest, fair, obedient and living in a way that honors God's ways. Keeping your word.

Ways you can overcome valuing public opinion are

• Moral intergity- Having moral intergity has blessed me and to overcome public opinion values

‭Psalms‬ ‭119:1‬ ‭GW‬
Blessed are those whose lives have integrity, those who follow the teachings of the Lord.



•Trust in God's promises Deuteronomy 7:9 KJV Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

• Seek Peace
Isaiah 9:6 KJV
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
The Holy Spirit holds the ablity to enter peace in a persons heart.

•Be Kind
Controlling one words and behaviors embracing and holds the ability of Christian principles-Refrain and avoid from evil.

Colossians 3:12 KJV
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Jesus ministry great purpose and John the Baptist paving the way "teaches us that our actions, even if they seem futile or costly, can have a lasting impact beyond our understanding."- My interpetation Saving someone from being hurt.

God's values is a 'foundation of righteousness and truth, not on the fleeting approval of others."-
My Respond:" Not just do what we say and you can have what you want" If it's not of God's will. God will not let it work and will eventually fail.

Written and Spoken Word by Reginald Taylor Jr

UMC bishops denounce Christian nationalism as ideology that ‘defies God’s love’

I don't support it and my loyalty lies with God. Not misguided humans using mean spirited tactics in the name of an entity who wouldn't recognize them. That's why you're failing. It isn't God ordained or anointed.

~bella
Do you believe Christians should be utterly apolitical? What tactics are you thinking about exactly? Politics is a matter of necessity as there will always be a governing structure and while I'm not a Christian Nationalist, I'm sympathetic because at least they are approaching politics seriously from a Christian perspective. Many Christians don't these days, instead, like Fantine, they assume the dominant political model of society and force it on to their faith and try to make their faith comply with power.

What do you mean when you say I'm failing?
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With abortion on the ballot in nine states, pro-life supporters ‘need to be engaged,’ leader says

Hi Riles:

You're allowed.

My experience?

You can't get a pro-life speaker to show up to give testimony in favor of a bill to provide money for pre-natal care, post partum depression, a school funding bill, health care of any kind, a tax credit for children.

They wouldn't even show up to back free breakfast and lunch in schools.

Oh, they have their reasons, I've heard them all.

But -

They ALL show up if they get to hold signs that shame people and they get to yell about babies.

And those pregnancy centers ?

Six months of partial support. That's what a new mother gets in my state.

After that it's "you need to start figuring out how to support your children on your own. Take some personal responsibility"

That's my experience.

I gave up on the pro-life movement as a social resource and long, long time ago.


The anti-abortion movement does better without them in the way.

BTW - YOU look good in the Oktoberfest hat. I do not.
I mean, there are hypocrites not both sides. I can’t say I’m surprised. Remember Jesus’s warning in Matthew 23?

Blessings
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Feeding the poor is ‘free parking’

If my faith were a Monopoly game, the church food pantry would be the space marked “free parking.” If you need food, you can go and get free food from the church, because it is the church. Simple, easy, free and occasionally massively important.

My family is not, by the mercy of God, in need of the food pantry to feed our family, but I am so glad it exists — for the sake of the people it serves, and for my own sake, every time I can donate.

I keep my involvement simple: When I do my weekly shopping, I pick up a few duplicate items of shelf-stable food — the same foods, and the same brands, that I want for my own family, because if I can afford a few extra cents to get the good kind for myself, then I can afford it for someone who doesn’t get many choices in life.

If I have one of my kids with me, I let them pick something out, so they feel more involved. Then, when we go to Mass the next day, I drop the goods off in one of the collection boxes — or, ideally, I ask one of the kids to drop it off, so they continue having a hands-on familiarity with this basic work of charity.

And that’s it. Simple, important, undemanding and effective. Free parking for Catholics.

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Unearthed video reiterates Kamala Harris’ previous support for fracking ban on ‘Tonight Show’

66 days: Kamala Harris has yet to do formal press conference​


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Had Miscarriage + Failed IVF & Divorce & Sister is pregnant and getting married

The fertility of both parents at the time of conception play an integral part in the child's health. Ideally, both have been preparing to conceive through dietary and lifestyle changes one year before attempting. Western medicine doesn't get into this but adopting a fertility diet is helpful.

Look up Heng Ou's books.

~bella
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Christian martial artist suspended for making the Sign of the Cross at Olympics

We can argue about whether there were anti-Christian beliefs in the opening ceremony, but that doesn't really matter. This decision was not made by the Paris Organising Committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the body who designed and ran the Games, including the Opening Ceremony. So you can't really call the IJF hypocritical when they had nothing to do with the Opening Ceremony.
Ok sorry I thought this was in the Olympics.
"No public display of religions" seems to be a pretty neutral stand since it applies to all religions. And before you go there, that includes the wearing of hijabs for women judokas.
I wasn't thinking of that. What is religion though. Is it a belief in an ideology. Can political ideologies become a religion or religious like. Such as say Marxism or Communism where people bow to a chairman or emporer or a State aparatus. It seems to me if an ideological belief is being favoured and pushed by a power that is not based in objective fact then its like a religion. It doesn't matter as it still has the hallmarks of religion.

So when say the Olympic committee or the UN or a government or corporation like in the opening ceremony push and anti Christian theme while promoting a progressive and Woke ideology thats not being neutral. Just mocking Christianity is not being neutral. If your going to mock, mock them all or none at all. Thats being neutral.

Why can't an athelete do a quick sign of the cross before they compete. Thats their inspiration and expression of belief which they have a right to do in a public place.

Is looking to the sky now disallowed. Many atheletes look to the sky and say a quick pray. Sometimes you see their lips moving a bit like they are saying something. Is the moving of lips now outlawed. Where is the line in all this.
Except it's not being pushed on to everyone. In this case, the sporting federation has behavioral rules, and this candidate violated multiple of them over a period of years. He knew what they were when he signed up, and chose not to obey them.
I guess if there are rules people have to abide by them even if they are stupid rules. We see this creeping into sports. Players being stood down for their faith and being made to feel unwelcome for their beliefs.

Yet at the same time being forced to take on an ideology like having to wear pride jerseys when its against their faith. I reckon most who are coming down on Christians will be quick to support Woke ideology without question. Thats not being neutral.
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