For nearly 60 years, a statue of Jesus has graced the side of Big Mountain in Montana – a memorial constructed to honor World War II veterans by members of the 10th Mountain Division – war heroes. Now, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), an atheist group dedicated to destroying the religious heritage and foundation of this nation, is fighting to have it removed.  The statue of Jesus was made to replicate the shrines seen across the European countryside, which these heroes said gave them comfort as they fought to defend our nation and our way of life.Until now, the U.S. Forest Service had leased the small plot of land the statue stands on, cared for by the Knights of Columbus and many veterans of the 10th Mountain Division; but because of FFRF’s complaint, the U.S. Forest Service may refuse to renew the long-standing lease, forcing the time-honored display to go. The ACLJ is taking a stand, fighting to keep this display – this memorial that has meant so much to those who sacrificed their lives for our country – in place. Stand with the ACLJ, and sign our letter to the Forest Service demanding that the lease be renewed. Every time the FFRF and other anti-Christian groups mount an attack on our nation’s heritage, the ACLJ has been there to stand in the gap, to defend the National Day of Prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Motto. This time they are stepping up their vicious rhetoric, calling this nearly 60-year-old war memorial “a ruse and a sham.” The U.S. Forest Service initially bought in to FFRF’s ridiculous argument, refusing to renew the lease. However, when the local community voiced their outrage at the assault on this war memorial, the Forest Service agreed to reconsider the lease and solicited public comment. That is why your voice is so important. If there was any question about the constitutionality of this display, the fact that the Forest Service is opening up to public comment should make it clear that this is not a constitutional crisis but just more political correctness run amuck. Join us in voicing your support for this statue of Jesus atop Big Mountain – a memorial that has meant so much to the World War II heroes of the 10th Mountain Division. Sign the ACLJ’s letter to the Forest Service demanding that this memorial be allowed to remain intact and that the lease be renewed. We have met these outrageous anti-Christian challenges before, and together we will do it again. Jay Sekulow ACLJ Chief Counsel |
Monday, October 31, 2011
Jesus removed
Thursday, October 27, 2011
A Palestinian official says that the Bible is totally irrelevant in determining a Jewish persons right to live in his ancient homeland, Israel
Dr. Hussein Ibish, a senior fellow at the American Task Force on Palestine, said in Washington recently, that the Bible is an ancient holy book that is totally irrelevant to the Palestinian Authority's aim to take over all of Judea and Samaria from the Jews to establish their state called Palestine.
The Palestinian Authority has claimed that Jews have stolen the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and Rachel's Tomb near Bethlehem and many other Jewish holy sites which have a Biblical history dating back over 4000 years.
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
The Palestinian official who claims that the Bible has no authority in the decision process to determine who lives in Judea and Samaria or any other part of Israel is absolutely wrong that is according to Bible prophecy.
Dr. Hussein Ibish, senior fellow at the American Task Force on Palestine, makes a claim that contradicts the Bible when he said recently that the decision makers working to determine who has a right to live in the Biblical lands of Judea and Samaria should not use the Bible in this process. Ibish says the Bible is an ancient Jewish holy book that is irrelevant to the discussions on the ownership of these ancient Biblical lands even though the Bible has an undeniable record of 4000 years of Jewish history in the land that God gave to the Jewish people.
In Leviticus 25:23, Moses wrote, directed by God, that the land in question was actually His land, God's land, never to be sold or given away, and it says that God gave to the Jews the responsibility as caretakers of His land. Though the Jews did not control this land for almost 2000 years, God had Ezekiel, the ancient Jewish prophet, to write that He, God, would give the land to the Jews when they returned to the land of their forefathers in the end of times (Ezekiel 34:14, 36:10-11). In fact, the Lord said that He did not make this promise and fulfill it because of the Jews, but because He, the Lord did this for His holy namesake (Ezekiel 36:22).
The Palestinians can continue to claim their ownership of a land promised to the Jewish people and even use an armed struggle in order to take the land from the Jews but in the end, the Jewish people will get this land. Bible prophecy will be fulfilled.
The Palestinian Authority has claimed that Jews have stolen the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and Rachel's Tomb near Bethlehem and many other Jewish holy sites which have a Biblical history dating back over 4000 years.
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
The Palestinian official who claims that the Bible has no authority in the decision process to determine who lives in Judea and Samaria or any other part of Israel is absolutely wrong that is according to Bible prophecy.
Dr. Hussein Ibish, senior fellow at the American Task Force on Palestine, makes a claim that contradicts the Bible when he said recently that the decision makers working to determine who has a right to live in the Biblical lands of Judea and Samaria should not use the Bible in this process. Ibish says the Bible is an ancient Jewish holy book that is irrelevant to the discussions on the ownership of these ancient Biblical lands even though the Bible has an undeniable record of 4000 years of Jewish history in the land that God gave to the Jewish people.
In Leviticus 25:23, Moses wrote, directed by God, that the land in question was actually His land, God's land, never to be sold or given away, and it says that God gave to the Jews the responsibility as caretakers of His land. Though the Jews did not control this land for almost 2000 years, God had Ezekiel, the ancient Jewish prophet, to write that He, God, would give the land to the Jews when they returned to the land of their forefathers in the end of times (Ezekiel 34:14, 36:10-11). In fact, the Lord said that He did not make this promise and fulfill it because of the Jews, but because He, the Lord did this for His holy namesake (Ezekiel 36:22).
The Palestinians can continue to claim their ownership of a land promised to the Jewish people and even use an armed struggle in order to take the land from the Jews but in the end, the Jewish people will get this land. Bible prophecy will be fulfilled.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Mask of Peace: Brotherhood's Plot for Global Rule
OSLO, Norway - The so-called Arab Spring has brought the Muslim Brotherhood to the threshold of power and influence in the Middle East.
But a Norwegian television documentary, called"Freedom, Equality and the Muslim Brotherhood," is unmasking the Muslim Brotherhood's plans for world domination.
Walid al-Kubaisi, an Iraqi-born Norwegian journalist, produced and hosted the documentary for Norway television. It has never been shown on American TV.
World Domination
Al-Kubaisi said Brotherhood leaders told him they have a plan to take over Norway and the rest of Europe as a part of bringing the whole world under Islam.
"The Muslim Brotherhood has a practice. The have learned to speak with two tongues," he told CBN News.
Kamil al-Najjar, one of the film's subjects, left the Muslim Brotherhood and consequently is under threat of death.
"They're trying to deceive the people," al-Najjar tells al-Kubaisi in the film. "They have managed to deceive a lot of Western politicians into believing them."
"Their only aim is to control the world with Islam," he said. "They know they cannot use force to convert the West, so they use deceit."
However, Muslim Brotherhood leaders are quite open about their intentions with those like al-Kubaisi, who traveled to the Middle East and speaks fluent Arabic.
"The Muslim Brotherhood's dream is to form a total Islamic state," Muhammed Mahdi Akef, who was the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood until 2010, told al-Kubaisi.
"Where?" al-Kubaisi asked.
"I don't know," Akef replied. "We Muslims are currently scattered all over. There is still a long way to go before we are able to take control in Europe. It will take a long time before it can happen."
Religion of Bondage
Al-Kubaisi also interviewed Gamal al-Banna, the brother of Hassan al-Banna, the man who founded of the Muslim Brotherhood in 1928.
Al-Banna had surprisingly harsh words for the modern Muslims Brotherhood movement, saying it does not believe in freedom "in any way."
"They do not believe in freedom at all," he said. "There is no Islamic authority that respects freedom or democracy."
Al-Banna also condemned the state of modern Islamic culture.
"The Muslim mind is rusty. It has done nothing for the last 1,000 years. One thousand years ago the innovation ended," he told Al-Kubaisi.
"What does that mean? It means that you act without thinking," Al-Banna explained.
Social Control
Al-Banna said the Muslim Brotherhood has instituted the wearing of the hijab, or headscarf, by Muslim women as a means of social control.
But it is not supported by the Koran - even the sister of the Muslim Brotherhood founder did not wear a hijab.
In al-Kubaisi's documentary, class photos from Cairo University show the evolution of the Muslim Brotherhood's program to force women to wear the hijab.
In the 1959 class photo, there are no Muslim women are wearing the hijab. None are wearing the garment in the 1979 photo either.
In the 2004 class photo, 90 percent of the women are wearing the head scarf.
The hijab has been called the Muslim Brotherhood's "logo."
Mask of Civility
Al-Kubaisi saId Norway and the West have been duped by the Muslim Brotherhood.
"The West and America both supported Islamists, and they thought, 'They're religious exactly Christian congregations,'" al-Kubaisi told CBN News.
But one of the Muslim Brotherhood's key spiritual leaders, Sheik Yusef al-Qaradawi, said on Arabic TV that "defeating Rome, Italy and Europe means that Islam will come back to Europe."
"Must this victory necessarily be won by war? No," the leader said. "I believe Islam will conquer Europe without using violence."
"The Muslim Brotherhood, it's not like, 'We will take over the world and the power," Al-Kubaisi told CBN News.
"No, no, it's not like this," he explained. "They don't speak about power at all. No, they say, 'Now, we want only this, and then this, and then this'...and then they start to work to gain more power.
Pro-Israel Christians are under attack
There is a new film being introduced to the Christian community that states, "God does not take sides with certain people groups, nations, or agendas" and the film is rebutting pro-Israel Christians and trying to persuade them to champion the Palestinian cause.
The film demonstrates a theology that does not favor one people group over another, but instead promotes peace for both Jews and Palestinians.
Critics of the film say that the film maker misuses scripture and wrongly manipulates the facts in the film and never answers many questions including, "How will the dwindling number of Palestinian Christians fair under a victorious new Islamic dominated Palestinian state?"
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
In spite of the fact that a newly released film says that God did not choose the Jews over other people groups and that He does not have an agenda for the Jews, a true study of God's Word says the opposite, according to Bible prophecy.
The new film, "With God on Our Side" produced by film maker Porter Speakman, is an effort to say Christians must not look at the Jews as God's chosen people and that the Lord does not have an agenda for the Jews in the future. The film accuses pro-Israel Christians as having no concern for the poor, that they stand for wars, that they want to be rich and more powerful, and that they have a self-promoting end of times agenda. These are pretty tough claims that have no real basis for being made in this attack on Christians who are pro-Bible and the agenda that God does have for the end times.
Moses wrote under inspiration in Deuteronomy 7:6-8 that God did choose the Jewish people to be a special people unto Himself and He did this because He loved them, not for any other reason. Down through history, God has preserved the Jewish people and used them as an illustration to the rest of humankind. The Lord does have an agenda for the Jews that He revealed in four covenants to them: the Abrahamic Covenant, Genesis 12, the Land Covenant, Deuteronomy 30, the Davidic Covenant, II Samuel 7, and the New Covenant, Jeremiah 31:31.
These promises from God reveal the Jews will be a nation with a piece of land and a Messiah ruling from a Temple in Jerusalem forever.
The film demonstrates a theology that does not favor one people group over another, but instead promotes peace for both Jews and Palestinians.
Critics of the film say that the film maker misuses scripture and wrongly manipulates the facts in the film and never answers many questions including, "How will the dwindling number of Palestinian Christians fair under a victorious new Islamic dominated Palestinian state?"
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
In spite of the fact that a newly released film says that God did not choose the Jews over other people groups and that He does not have an agenda for the Jews, a true study of God's Word says the opposite, according to Bible prophecy.
The new film, "With God on Our Side" produced by film maker Porter Speakman, is an effort to say Christians must not look at the Jews as God's chosen people and that the Lord does not have an agenda for the Jews in the future. The film accuses pro-Israel Christians as having no concern for the poor, that they stand for wars, that they want to be rich and more powerful, and that they have a self-promoting end of times agenda. These are pretty tough claims that have no real basis for being made in this attack on Christians who are pro-Bible and the agenda that God does have for the end times.
Moses wrote under inspiration in Deuteronomy 7:6-8 that God did choose the Jewish people to be a special people unto Himself and He did this because He loved them, not for any other reason. Down through history, God has preserved the Jewish people and used them as an illustration to the rest of humankind. The Lord does have an agenda for the Jews that He revealed in four covenants to them: the Abrahamic Covenant, Genesis 12, the Land Covenant, Deuteronomy 30, the Davidic Covenant, II Samuel 7, and the New Covenant, Jeremiah 31:31.
These promises from God reveal the Jews will be a nation with a piece of land and a Messiah ruling from a Temple in Jerusalem forever.
Monday, October 24, 2011
The Vatican has called for a central world bank
The Vatican recently called for a global public authority and a central world bank to rule over the financial institutions that have been at the center of the global economic crisis because they have become outdated and ineffective in dealing with this financial crisis. There are those who say that this proposal by the Vatican is music to the ears of the demonstrators around the world who are calling for economic equality for all.
The 18 page Vatican document says that if a central financial authority is not set up, the crisis at a social, political, and economic level could create a climate of growing hostility and even violence which will ultimately destroy the foundations of our world.
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
The recent call by the Vatican for a central world bank and a global economic authority fits the prophetic scenario that is found in Bible prophecy for the last days.
In our world today there is a global economic crisis that does not seem to be going away. Both the European Union and the United States face major financial problems that no one can find a solution for at the present time. There have been calls by members of the G-20, the 20 leading economies of this world, for a worldwide financial structure to resolve this global economic crisis.
Now the Vatican has released a plan that they believe will bring about the end of this financial crisis. In fact the Vatican plan says if there is not a resolution to the financial crisis violence will break out across the world. The Vatican plan with a central authority and a world bank is a page out of Bible prophecy for the last days.
The book of Revelation reveals that there will be a central authority to rule over a global economic structure and it will be headquartered in Babylon which is modern-day Iraq (Revelation 18). This economic system will cause all in the world to take an identification mark on their forehead or the back of their hand in order to be able to buy or sell any necessity of life (Revelation 13:16-17). The fulfillment of these prophecies will take place after the Rapture of the Church.
However, our present world crisis is indeed setting the stage for Bible prophecy to be fulfilled.
The 18 page Vatican document says that if a central financial authority is not set up, the crisis at a social, political, and economic level could create a climate of growing hostility and even violence which will ultimately destroy the foundations of our world.
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
The recent call by the Vatican for a central world bank and a global economic authority fits the prophetic scenario that is found in Bible prophecy for the last days.
In our world today there is a global economic crisis that does not seem to be going away. Both the European Union and the United States face major financial problems that no one can find a solution for at the present time. There have been calls by members of the G-20, the 20 leading economies of this world, for a worldwide financial structure to resolve this global economic crisis.
Now the Vatican has released a plan that they believe will bring about the end of this financial crisis. In fact the Vatican plan says if there is not a resolution to the financial crisis violence will break out across the world. The Vatican plan with a central authority and a world bank is a page out of Bible prophecy for the last days.
The book of Revelation reveals that there will be a central authority to rule over a global economic structure and it will be headquartered in Babylon which is modern-day Iraq (Revelation 18). This economic system will cause all in the world to take an identification mark on their forehead or the back of their hand in order to be able to buy or sell any necessity of life (Revelation 13:16-17). The fulfillment of these prophecies will take place after the Rapture of the Church.
However, our present world crisis is indeed setting the stage for Bible prophecy to be fulfilled.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Lawlessness is taking over America by Hal Lindsey
Get these facts,here is a very good explanation from Hal Lindsey of happenings we can relate too,worth listening to.11/21/11 video.
http://www.hallindsey.com/
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Friday, October 21, 2011
The Arab Spring which has changed the face of the Arab world may be good - but it may also be bad
With Arabs going to the streets throughout the entire Middle East in the Arab Spring movement, the face of the Arab leadership is changing dramatically and there are those who believe this is a good thing especially for the Arabs who have been demonstrating in the streets. These populous uprisings as the media refers to this revolution, the Arab Spring, has been responsible for removing Hosni Mubarak from 32 years of leadership over Egypt and recently brought about the death of the Libyan dictator Col. Khaddafi after 42 years as a treacherous leader in the Middle East.
The Arab Spring has changed the face of the Arab world. However, some analysts say that this change could be bad for the future of the Middle East.
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
The Arab Spring has changed the face of the Middle East and its leadership but it is also setting the stage for Bible prophecy to be fulfilled.
Arabs going to the streets of their nations to bring down their national leaders has been effective in a number of Arab states. Demonstrators in the streets of Cairo brought down the 32 year reign of Hosni Mubarak. The opposition to the radical leader of Libya, Col. Khaddafi, ended in the death in the streets of Libya to this treacherous dictator. There is an orchestrated effort to also bring down the Syrian leader President Bashar Assad. This revolution that has been moving across the Middle East in the Arab countries is resulting in a new leadership in many Arab states. Only time will tell if the radical Islamist element will come to fill these power vacuums that have been created because of the Arab Spring.
However, Bible prophecy does give us insight into the future for at least 3 of these Arab nations: Syria, Egypt, and Libya. The ancient Jewish prophet Daniel wrote many years ago that these 3 nations would be the first 3 to make a move to destroy the Jewish state of Israel (Daniel 11:40-43). The king of the north and the king of the south in verse 40 are identified as Syria and Egypt early on in chapter 11 (Daniel 11:5-20). Libya is mentioned in Daniel 11:43.
The results of the Arab Spring in Syria, Egypt, and Libya are indeed setting the stage for Bible prophecy to be fulfilled.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
More Astonishing Insight Coming Forth in the Months Ahead
Just when I thought the prophetic insight for the end times would eventually reach a peak, for the past several weeks I have gone from beyond amazement to absolute astonishment to discover aspects of the end times that I never knew, after about 65,000 hours of study!
It seems the deeper I go into the Scriptures, there are more prophetic layers stacked upon one another which are unearthed when the previous layer is removed. I also believe that part of this unique process is being understood at this time, because Daniel was told to seal his book until the time of the end, when many would run to and fro and knowledge would be increased (Dan. 12:4). I have often pondered why the Holy Spirit would wait until the time of the end when knowledge is increased to release the understanding of prophetic mysteries. Years ago I asked my father, a man of great wisdom, why God was unleashing powerful prophetic insight in our generation and not at the same level in previous generations. He replied that this generation was the first generation when the odd and unusual prophecies (such as every man receiving a mark in their hand) would be fulfilled with modern technology. He also said something that has remained with me to this day.
The Holy Spirit is bringing forth inspiration for the coming months. |
Dad said that, in his generation and those before him, the people were good, godly people and they loved the lord. However, many of them had little education, and were limited in their knowledge. The preaching required simplicity and if a minister began digging into the deep things of the Bible, including the Greek or Hebrew, it was difficult at times for some of the simple people to understand the teaching. The reason the men and women understood prayer, the gifts of the Spirit, and the power of God was because there were no complications in the process, they simply believed and received.
As time has passed there has been an explosion of knowledge, especially the past twenty years, and an emphasis on the importance of education, not just in America but around the world. This hunger for information, bred by the Internet, gives the Holy Spirit the opportunity to open up the eyes of our understanding to Biblical prophecy and truth for a generation that can now observe the predictions unfolding before their eyes!
Perry Stone
Libya's Col. Khaddafi is dead
After days of military assaults on the hometown of Libya's Col. Khaddafi, the opposition has claimed victory in the war and also claim they have killed the treacherous dictator of Libya Col. Khaddafi, the man who ruled Libya for 42 years with an iron fist and was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Libyans.
Reports say that Khaddafi tried to flee in a convoy that came under attack from NATO war planes however it is unclear if Khaddafi's death was a result of that NATO strike or from ground troops that report they took Khaddafi out. The future of Libya is in question in light of the fact that no one really knows who the opposition in Libya is and there are reports that there is a major radical Islamic element involved in the overthrow of Khaddafi.
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
The death of ex-Libyan leader Col. Muammar Khaddafi is setting the stage for Bible prophecy to be fulfilled.
After 42 years of a treacherous dictatorship in Libya, the former dictator Col. Khaddafi, has been killed by the opposition that brought down his decades old regime. Khaddafi's death is an end to a terrible time for his people but the beginning of the future for the liberated nation, a future that is very uncertain at this time. Col. Khaddafi had stockpiled a large arsenal of chemical weapons and various other military munitions over the years. The big question today is who is controlling this vast arsenal and could it get into the hands of radical terrorist elements in our world? Another very important question is who is the opposition that brought down Khaddafi? We do know there is a radical Islamic element that played a key role in the overthrow of Khaddafi.
Of great interest to students of Bible prophecy is the fact that the name of one of the nations that moves in the last days to destroy the Jewish state of Israel is Libya, used in the book of Daniel 11:43 and Ezekiel 38:5. Both of the Jewish prophets Daniel and Ezekiel include Libya in the coalition of nations that endeavor to wipe Israel off the face of the earth in the last days. Libya and the other nations listed in Daniel 11, Ezekiel 38 and Psalm 83 will make their strike on the Jewish state of Israel when there is peace in place in the Middle East (Ezekiel 38:8,11).
The world stage is indeed set for Bible prophecy to be fulfilled.
Reports say that Khaddafi tried to flee in a convoy that came under attack from NATO war planes however it is unclear if Khaddafi's death was a result of that NATO strike or from ground troops that report they took Khaddafi out. The future of Libya is in question in light of the fact that no one really knows who the opposition in Libya is and there are reports that there is a major radical Islamic element involved in the overthrow of Khaddafi.
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
The death of ex-Libyan leader Col. Muammar Khaddafi is setting the stage for Bible prophecy to be fulfilled.
After 42 years of a treacherous dictatorship in Libya, the former dictator Col. Khaddafi, has been killed by the opposition that brought down his decades old regime. Khaddafi's death is an end to a terrible time for his people but the beginning of the future for the liberated nation, a future that is very uncertain at this time. Col. Khaddafi had stockpiled a large arsenal of chemical weapons and various other military munitions over the years. The big question today is who is controlling this vast arsenal and could it get into the hands of radical terrorist elements in our world? Another very important question is who is the opposition that brought down Khaddafi? We do know there is a radical Islamic element that played a key role in the overthrow of Khaddafi.
Of great interest to students of Bible prophecy is the fact that the name of one of the nations that moves in the last days to destroy the Jewish state of Israel is Libya, used in the book of Daniel 11:43 and Ezekiel 38:5. Both of the Jewish prophets Daniel and Ezekiel include Libya in the coalition of nations that endeavor to wipe Israel off the face of the earth in the last days. Libya and the other nations listed in Daniel 11, Ezekiel 38 and Psalm 83 will make their strike on the Jewish state of Israel when there is peace in place in the Middle East (Ezekiel 38:8,11).
The world stage is indeed set for Bible prophecy to be fulfilled.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Christian pastor’s life
Three weeks ago, an Iranian court was prepared to execute Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani for his faith, and almost no one would have known about this brutal atrocity. Today, three weeks after his execution could have been carried out, Pastor Youcef is still alive, and his case has been sent to Iran’s Supreme Leader – because you took action.  You were the voice for Pastor Youcef; and because you spoke out, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives called for his release, 89 Members of Congress sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Clinton urging her to engage this situation to put pressure on Iran, the White House called for Pastor Youcef’s release, and numerous political and public figures added their voices in support of saving this man’s life. Major international media has put the spotlight on Iran’s human rights abuses and Pastor Youcef’s plight.None of this would have been possible without your taking a stand. Now, as we continue to work with Pastor Youcef’s Iranian attorney, he continues to stress that the only thing keeping Pastor Youcef alive and the only thing that can secure his release is more pressure from the international community. If you have not already done so, please sign our petition to pressure Iran for Pastor Youcef’s release. Nearly 200,000 of you have signed, and you could help put us over the top. Today is the last day to sign this vital petition. The ACLJ will continue to work vigorously across the globe on Pastor Nadarkhani’s behalf, but this is the final day for the petition to Secretary of State Clinton. Our focus is now towards working with international human rights organizations and the media to keep Pastor Nadarkhani’s story alive. I know that so many of you have signed this critical petition, and I cannot thank you enough. However, there is another way that you can help Pastor Youcef and enable us to reach the critical mark of 200,000 signatures. In addition to forwarding this message, talking with your friends and neighbors, and using the Facebook “Like” buttons in this email, I encourage you to utilize our easy-to-use Petition Drive tool. If you have registered at ACLJ.org, you can use this tool to email our petition and post it on Facebook or Twitter, as well as track how many people sign this critical petition as a result of your efforts. Pastor Youcef’s life truly hangs in the balance, and reaching this critical 200,000 mark will allow us to continue to show Secretary Clinton, the United Nations, and the international media that the American people truly care about Pastor Youcef’s life and want more international pressure to be placed on Iran. We are very close to reaching this goal, and your signature or encouragement to someone else to sign could put us over the top. Thank you for continuing to fight for Pastor Youcef as he continues to stand up for his faith. Jordan Sekulow ACLJ Executive Director |
Friday, October 14, 2011
Winning in Warfare
1 Timothy 1:18
In any war—whether renewed tensions in the Middle East or our own spiritual battle—there are several actions essential for victory. Today, we will focus on the first tactic: knowing our Enemy and the way he operates. In his desire to draw us away from the Lord, the Devil attempts to bring doubt, sin, guilt, and destruction to our lives. He deceives, divides, and destroys.
Christians must stay alert with regard to the Enemy. When we are reading the Word, praying, and spending time with other believers, good protection is in place. By memorizing Scripture, we have truth in our hearts to shield us against deception. In addition, we can tell Satan to flee in the name of Christ (Mark 16:17; Luke 10:17).
Are you in a vulnerable position where the Adversary has easy access? Make sure your life is firm upon the solid rock of Jesus Christ. Unless you purposefully stay close to Him, the Devil will draw you away from God. Be like a branch that stays attached to the vine so that victory is yours.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Iran's terror plot and Pastor Youcef
Once again, in the face of the immense international pressure that you have helped place on Iran, its government is spreading more lies in an attempt to divert media attention away from Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani’s death sentence.  Now, a state-funded news agency is reporting that Pastor Nadarkhani’s conviction has been overturned by the Iranian Supreme Court for a new trial. However, this is a blatant lie – it is regurgitating old information as if it were new news.What’s worse is that the mainstream media has begun to run these reports as fact. It is critical that we keep the pressure on Iran, as Pastor Youcef’s fate remains in the hands of the Ayatollah Khamenei – and ultimately, in God’s hands. Please continue to sign our petition to pressure Iran for Pastor Youcef’s unconditional release. We have sent this petition with over 160,000 signatures to Secretary of State Clinton, but we also made it clear that thousands of people are continuing to stand in support of her direct intervention with the Iranian government on behalf of Pastor Youcef. Please continue to share this petition on Facebook and forward our email updates to prevent Iran from continuing to spread lies and confusion. Here is what we know has really happened. This past June was the last time Pastor Youcef’s case was before the Supreme Court, which found that “further investigat[ion]” was needed to determine if Pastor Youcef was a Muslim before converting to Christianity. The Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower court, stating that “if it can be proved that he was a practicing Muslim as an adult and has not repented, the execution will be carried out.” That hearing already occurred late last month, where the judges found that Youcef was a Muslim because his parents where Muslims; and he was ordered to recant or die – to which he replied, “I cannot.” As we await a written verdict from this court, the court has requested the opinion of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Make no mistake; Pastor Youcef’s case is in the Ayatollah’s hands. Do not let yourself be duped like the mainstream media has been by Iran’s misinformation.Please read and share my latest article for the Washington Post, “Clearing up the facts on Pastor Nadarkhani’s fate,” where I clearly explain Iran’s latest attempt to divert international attention from this human rights’ abuse. Earlier this week, the Justice Department revealed that Iran orchestrated a plot to assassinate foreign dignitaries on U.S. soil and bomb the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. This is the same Iranian government that continues to spread lies about Pastor Youcef. Now is the time to turn up the pressure on Iran to release Pastor Youcef.Please make sure that Iran is held accountable for their actions by using the “Like” buttons in this email to share this article on Facebook and to prevent Iran’s lies from continuing to spread. Thank you for your continued support for Pastor Youcef. Your voice is having a tremendous impact on the unrelenting effort to save his life. Jordan Sekulow ACLJ Executive Director |
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The Egyptian military commits a barbaric massacre against Coptic Christians in Egypt
According to eyewitness accounts, the Egyptian military forces committed a barbaric massacre against unarmed Coptic Christians using all kinds of weapons including armored vehicles, tanks, and teargas.
In a street demonstration by unarmed Coptic Christians who were protesting in a peaceful manner the burning of one of their churches by Islamic fundamentalists, the scene turned bloody as the Egyptian military, using army armored vehicles, drove into the crowds killing a number of the protesters.
This recent cold blooded attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt is another example of the rise of attacks on Christians throughout the Middle East.
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
Recent attacks on the Coptic Christian community in Egypt is one example of a trend across the Middle East that is a page out of Bible prophecy.
The world media reported what was termed a cold blooded barbaric massacre against unarmed Coptic Christians who were peacefully protesting against the burning of one of their churches in Aswan in Egypt. These news reports reveal that the Egyptian military, using army armored vehicles, ran at high speed right into the protesters, killing a number of them and injuring hundreds, some very seriously.
There is evidence that Islamic militants were the ones who burned down a Coptic church which was the reason for the street demonstrations. This report is only one of many reports in recent days from across the entire Middle East revealing the increase of attacks on the Middle Eastern Christian community committed by the Islamists. Some say that the Coptics are not true Christians, but the Islamists recognize the Coptics as people of the Bible, Christians and they want them out of the Middle East.
According to the end times scenario that can be found in Bible prophecy, barbaric attacks on true believers in Jesus Christ will only intensify into the future. Revelation 6:9 foretells of a time during the seven year Tribulation when these believers will be killed for the Word of God and for their testimony. These believers who will become believers during the time of tribulation will come under pressure to take the mark of the beast as foretold in Revelation 13:16-17. Because they refuse to take the mark, they will be beheaded for their witness for Jesus, Revelation 20:4.
The attack on the Coptic Christians in Egypt is only the tip of the iceberg. Bible prophecy will be fulfilled.
In a street demonstration by unarmed Coptic Christians who were protesting in a peaceful manner the burning of one of their churches by Islamic fundamentalists, the scene turned bloody as the Egyptian military, using army armored vehicles, drove into the crowds killing a number of the protesters.
This recent cold blooded attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt is another example of the rise of attacks on Christians throughout the Middle East.
Jimmy's Prophetic Prospective on the News
Recent attacks on the Coptic Christian community in Egypt is one example of a trend across the Middle East that is a page out of Bible prophecy.
The world media reported what was termed a cold blooded barbaric massacre against unarmed Coptic Christians who were peacefully protesting against the burning of one of their churches in Aswan in Egypt. These news reports reveal that the Egyptian military, using army armored vehicles, ran at high speed right into the protesters, killing a number of them and injuring hundreds, some very seriously.
There is evidence that Islamic militants were the ones who burned down a Coptic church which was the reason for the street demonstrations. This report is only one of many reports in recent days from across the entire Middle East revealing the increase of attacks on the Middle Eastern Christian community committed by the Islamists. Some say that the Coptics are not true Christians, but the Islamists recognize the Coptics as people of the Bible, Christians and they want them out of the Middle East.
According to the end times scenario that can be found in Bible prophecy, barbaric attacks on true believers in Jesus Christ will only intensify into the future. Revelation 6:9 foretells of a time during the seven year Tribulation when these believers will be killed for the Word of God and for their testimony. These believers who will become believers during the time of tribulation will come under pressure to take the mark of the beast as foretold in Revelation 13:16-17. Because they refuse to take the mark, they will be beheaded for their witness for Jesus, Revelation 20:4.
The attack on the Coptic Christians in Egypt is only the tip of the iceberg. Bible prophecy will be fulfilled.
Monday, October 10, 2011
urgent news out of Iran
We have just received news reports today regarding the life of Christian pastor, Youcef Nadarkhani. The Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will personally decide the fate of Pastor Nadarkhani. The step to involve the most powerful leader in Iran is unusual and demonstrates that Iran is feeling pressure from the international community – pressure from you. Keep the pressure on Iran by signing our petition immediately. There is still time to make a difference. According to Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani’s Iranian lawyer, the court delayed issuing a verdict and “has decided to ask the opinion of Mr. (Ali) Khamenei.”Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is an Islamic jurist and the final arbiter of questions of Shariah law. Now that Iran’s Supreme Leader will be considering the case, it is imperative that our top diplomat, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, personally intervenes in working for Pastor Youcef’s unconditional release. We are hand-delivering this petition to Secretary Clinton the moment the State Department opens its doors tomorrow morning. It is not too late to add your name to the list of over 127,000 people who have already signed this petition online.Pastor Youcef’s life hangs in the balance; please sign today. When you sign this petition or ask your friends to sign this petition, know that you will be joining Christian groups around the world, the White House, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, a large bi-partisan group of Congressman, and several presidential candidates for office in calling for Pastor Youcef’s release. Please add your voice today by signing our petition. If you have already signedplease send it to your friends by forwarding this email, and by sharing it on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for your continued support for Pastor Youcef. The ACLJ will continue to do everything we can to fight for Pastor Youcef’s life. Jordan Sekulow ACLJ Executive Director |
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Life or death
Iran is now reacting to international pressure – pressure that you are helping to create – to release Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who faces death by hanging because of his faith.  The Iranian government has acknowledged your efforts to save this pastor’s life and has reacted by spreading lies about his conviction in an effort to silence the media attention he has received – lies that, through your support, we have been able to expose in the international media.Now, for the first time, the Iranian government is making a diplomatic statement directed at the international community. As to be expected: more lies. Iran is claiming that no verdict has been reached, despite the fact that the ACLJ has the actual documentation of the verdict from the Iranian Supreme Court. These documents make it clear that Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has been found guilty of leaving Islam and has been sentenced to death. Your voice is urgently needed to keep the media pressure on Iran and our diplomatic channels. If you haven’t already done so,please stand with Pastor Youcef as he takes a stand for his faith by signing the Petition to Secretary of State Clinton to Pressure Iran to Save a Christian Pastor. Last week almost no one knew about Pastor Youcef; no one knew that he faced death just for being a Christian; no one knew that he took a stand for his faith. The world is learning of his courage and his story now, and we hope there is still time to save his life. You are making a difference in this important fight. In just the last few days, over 60,000 of you have voiced your support for Pastor Youcef by signing our petition to Secretary of State Clinton. We are also going to send this petition to the United Nations. Will you make sure we reach 100,000 signatures by the end of this week? Your voice could help save Pastor Youcef’s life. If you have already signed this petition, please share it with your friends by forwarding this message and using the Facebook Like buttons in this email. Time is of the essence, as he could still be executed at any time. We must keep this immense international pressure on Iran to spare Pastor Youcef’s life by immediately and unconditionally releasing him. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the White House, and over a dozen Members of Congress and political leaders have taken a stand demanding that Pastor Youcef be released. None of this could have been possible without your efforts. Secretary of State Clinton has even voiced her “concern” about Pastor Youcef’s situation, but as the top U.S. diplomat she must call for his release. Demand Secretary of State Clinton to take action today. Our legal team remains in constant contact with Pastor Youcef’s attorney in Iran as this situation continues to develop. We are also working with the United Nations (U.N.), asking the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief to intervene in this case and pressure Iran for Pastor Youcef’s release. Thus far, the U.N. and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have been silent about this ultimate human rights abuse – execution for one’s faith – in violation of international law and even Iran’s own constitution. It is more critical now than ever that we keep the pressure on Iran as they seek to deflect international attention from their gross disregard for human rights. I cannot express to you how critical your support has been to Pastor Youcef’s defense. Yours is the only voice that Pastor Youcef has, and it must be heard today. Please sign this petition to pressure Iran for his release today. Please share this petition with anyone you know, as it is absolutely critical that we have 100,000 signatures – 100,000 voices calling for Secretary of State Clinton and the U.N. to pressure Iran for Pastor Youcef’s release. Thank you for your support for Pastor Youcef, as we continue fighting to save his life. Please continue to pray for him, his family, and his attorney in Iran. Thank you, Jay Sekulow ACLJ Chief Counsel |
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