"My country, 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing.
Land where my fathers died!
Land of the Pilgrims' pride!
From ev'ry mountainside,
Let freedom ring!"
-- Samuel Francis Smith
(1808-1895) Baptist minister, journalist, author
Source: America, first stanza of song also known as My Country 'Tis of Thee
http://quotes.liberty-tree.ca/quote_blog/Samuel.Smith.Quote.F310
Monday, July 5, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Declaration of Independence
"The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.— That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.— Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. ..."
-- Declaration of Independence
Source: Declaration of Independence, IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
http://liberty-tree.ca/research/Declaration.of.Independence
http://quotes.liberty-tree.ca/quote_blog/Declaration.of.Independence.Quote.C266
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.— That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.— Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. ..."
-- Declaration of Independence
Source: Declaration of Independence, IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
http://liberty-tree.ca/research/Declaration.of.Independence
http://quotes.liberty-tree.ca/quote_blog/Declaration.of.Independence.Quote.C266
Aish.com New Articles - July 4, 2010
Putting Marriage First
by M. Gary Neuman Why we avoid the real work of marriage.
A Woman of Strength
by Goldy Rosenberg Mrs. Rose Gibber taught me the importance of protecting the dignity of people, even an obnoxious kid like me.
The Blackmailer Paradox
by Robert Aumann Game Theory and negotiations with Arab countries.
The Curse of Plenty
by Rabbi Benjamin Blech Why Israel wasn't blessed with an abundance of oil.
The Blessings of Unanswered Prayers
by Lauren Bottner Is there a prayer expiration date? Was breathing a passing grade?
Some Hurts Don't Heal
by Rea Bochner The greatest blessing comes between two friends.
Louisiana Jew
by Jessi Schneider A troubled Jew's apology.
Asian Cooking for the Nine Days
by Shifrah Devorah Witt and Zipporah Malka Heller Delicious non-meat recipes.
Ethics of the Fathers: Overconfidence
by Rabbi Yonason Goldson A rush to judgment poses the greatest threat to a civil society.
Invisible Worlds
by Fil Yeskel My grandfather believed that our world is a manifestation of an invisible world. As a computer scientist, so do I.
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Speaking of Colossians 2:16
It's ironic that those who would foolishly condemn keeping the biblical festivals are steeped in the whitewashed paganism of the Babylonian Mystery Religion (with its baptized paganism, its hollow daze) and refuse to see anything wrong with their spiritual adultery and idolatry!
"[Paul] warned the brethren not to be intimidated by some who were questioning their manner of keeping God's feasts, as well as the Sabbaths, new moons, and eating and drinking. He said, "So let no one judge [criticize or condemn] you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come . . . Let no one cheat you of your reward ..." (Colossians 2:16-18).
Paul was combating a group of ascetics who were introducing several strange doctrines, including worshiping angels (verse 18) and abstaining from wholesome food and drink (verse 21). He told the brethren to ignore them and continue observing what he had taught (and he certainly taught keeping the Passover, as we have seen). Regrettably, the Colossian brethren had been cowed by these self-righteous intruders and were starting to shy away from observing these feasts.
So Paul mentions how important they are, as foreshadowing coming events in God's plan for mankind. These events have not been completely accomplished so far, and many are still in the future."
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The Biblical Festivals That Teach Us About Jesus Christ
Colossians 2:16-17: Are God's Laws Obsolete?
Colossians 2:16-17 by Larry J. Walker
Colossians 2:16 Shows Gentile Christians Kept the Holy Days
"[Paul] warned the brethren not to be intimidated by some who were questioning their manner of keeping God's feasts, as well as the Sabbaths, new moons, and eating and drinking. He said, "So let no one judge [criticize or condemn] you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come . . . Let no one cheat you of your reward ..." (Colossians 2:16-18).
Paul was combating a group of ascetics who were introducing several strange doctrines, including worshiping angels (verse 18) and abstaining from wholesome food and drink (verse 21). He told the brethren to ignore them and continue observing what he had taught (and he certainly taught keeping the Passover, as we have seen). Regrettably, the Colossian brethren had been cowed by these self-righteous intruders and were starting to shy away from observing these feasts.
So Paul mentions how important they are, as foreshadowing coming events in God's plan for mankind. These events have not been completely accomplished so far, and many are still in the future."
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The Biblical Festivals That Teach Us About Jesus Christ
Colossians 2:16-17: Are God's Laws Obsolete?
Colossians 2:16-17 by Larry J. Walker
Colossians 2:16 Shows Gentile Christians Kept the Holy Days
Judges to review Barack Obama's eligibility
Three judges on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals are beginning to review a case that alleges Barack Obama is not eligible to be president - in fact, he may not even be American. Click here for details.
National Magazine says Obama not born in U.S.
Globe Magazine has taken up the Obama Eligibility Story with a a hard hitting story that is sure to enlighten many people to the things that you have been reading here every day at Impeach Obama Campaign.com.
According to the story, "A Former Hawaii records official is sending shock waves through Washington, D.C., by revealing there is absolutely no birth certificate for Barack Obama."
The Globe continues:
"I had direct access to the Social Security database, the national crime computer, state driver's license information, international passport information, basically just about anything you can imagine to get someone's identity," says Timothy Adams, who served as senior government records clerk in Honolulu in 2008. "There is no birth certificate. I was informed by my boss that we did not have Obama's birth record."
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/ has been covering the Hawaiian Election Clerk Story from the beginning.
According to the story, "A Former Hawaii records official is sending shock waves through Washington, D.C., by revealing there is absolutely no birth certificate for Barack Obama."
The Globe continues:
"I had direct access to the Social Security database, the national crime computer, state driver's license information, international passport information, basically just about anything you can imagine to get someone's identity," says Timothy Adams, who served as senior government records clerk in Honolulu in 2008. "There is no birth certificate. I was informed by my boss that we did not have Obama's birth record."
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/ has been covering the Hawaiian Election Clerk Story from the beginning.
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