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Seven Dirty Words you can't say in church "doctrine"

This month’s dirty word is “doctrine”. Originally I wanted to start with this word because it is the root problem to all the false “doctrines” being spread under the guise of the gospel. Since the church has decided to reject doctrine, we now have all sorts of New Age Occultism and Pop Psychology being called the gospel. If we did hold fast to doctrine, then our congregations would see the errors and call them for what they are. Doctrine is simply put, teachings. This is how it is usually translated and discussed. There was a time when churches held fast to sound teachings. Today, man’s dogma has usurped authority and doctrine has been deemed unwanted and even viewed as a hindrance. Paul warned of this and we shouldn’t be surprised we have an epidemic of false doctrines spreading like a wildfire.

“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2. Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having Itching ears; 4. And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 5. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.”
2 Timothy 4:1-5 KJV

So, as you can see, Paul knew that through-out the ages there were going to be these teachers that would sooth itching ears rather than preach sound doctrine. Why we’d make this such a dirty word is really beyond common wisdom. Nevertheless, Jesus, Paul, and the Apostles have had their teachings moved to second-rate status in the name of church growth and sensitivity to seekers. As I have said many times, this is pastoral malpractice and these preachers of feel good, cotton candy will have their place if they fail to repent. For many will say Lord, Lord.
Now I want to respond to those who have written asking why I am calling out these false doctrines and preachers. People are getting saved in these ministries so shouldn’t we overlook their errant teachings if people are saved? No! I cannot keep silent while the Gospel of Christ is lowered to a motivational speech. The Blood of Christ bought and paid for the church, and to lower that message to psychology and to man’s wisdom is blasphemy. We as ministers of that scared Gospel must stand up and say no more. His sheep deserve better than we are giving.
"I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God. Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.“ “I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own shelves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be on the alert (watch), remembering that night and day for a period of three years I did not cease to admonish each one with tears." Acts 20:26-31 (italics mine)

Seven Dirty words you can't say in church "hell"

Long ago a vulgar comedian had a bit about seven dirty words you cannot say on radio. As of late, I have felt like the Lord has been telling me through the Holy Sprint that in today’s church we have invented our own little list seven dirty words you cannot say in church. Popular preachers and writers are proclaiming on secular television that the Fundamentalist who push these seven dirty words are destroying the church. I believe this is a grave error. Not to boldly proclaim these seven words is malpractice for the pastor of that church. You, sir or mam are leading your sheep straight to the slaughter with such a watered down, cotton candy approach to God’s Word. Your gospel lacks the authority and power to do anything for the sinner. Here are the seven dirty words you cannot say in the American church.
Hell- H E double hockey stick, Hades, Sheol, the grave, the place of weeping and gnashing of teeth, eternal torment, lake of fire. No matter what term you use, we must use it in the church today. Popular teachers say the use of Hell damages the persons self-esteem and causes them to reject the church. Others just say they do not believe in a literal Hell, as Joel Osteen did on Larry King Live:
KING: But you are not fire and brimstone, right? You aren’t pound the decks and hell and damnation?
Osteen: No. That's not me. It's never been me. I've always been an encourager at heart. And when I took over from my father he came from the Southern Baptist background and back 40, 50 years ago there was a lot more of that. But, you know, I just -- I don't believe in that. I don't believe -- maybe it was for a time. But I don't have it in my heart to condemn people. I'm there to encourage them. I see myself more as a coach, as a motivator to help them experience the life God has for us. (emphasis mine)

If Hell is not real, then what Jesus did for us on the cross was in vain. With this line of belief, there is no alternative to Heaven. How dare we say such a dirty word in our churches. Heaven forbid if we preach like Jesus. News flash! Jesus preached more on Hell then he ever did on Heaven. It’s in the Bible, you just got to read it. The Texas preacher calls himself a coach or a motivational speaker, maybe then he should stop claiming to be a minister and pay taxes on his enormous empire. I guess peddling Jesus has its rewards. Oh, to return to 40 years ago when we preached the truth!

This article is an adaptation of the authors forthcoming book Seven Dirty Words You Can’t Say in Church, For more info email at actstwofour@hotmail.com

Seven Word's you never hear in church "sin"

This month’s word is sin. Why don’t we call sin, sin anymore? We try to make it out as if God does not care if we transgress His laws. Preachers are quick to preach on God’s love, His money, His plans for our lives, yet they forget to preach on His key attribute and that is, righteous judge. If we live like sin is not sin, we deny his holiness and are no different than the unbeliever. John, in his letters, even said we were never children of God if we do that. So, why do these powerful TV preachers and pastors in pulpits around America not preach sin? Here is more from Osteen’s interview with Larry King. This time we see what he thinks about sin. The last part is how popular author and Pastor Rick Warren views sin. With these men peddling Christ and not leading others to proclaim the real gospel, it is no wonder we never hear the word sin in church anymore.
KING: How about issues that the church has feelings about? Abortion? Same- sex marriages?
OSTEEN: Yeah. You know what, Larry? I don't go there. I just ...
KING: You have thoughts, though.
OSTEEN: I have thoughts. I just, you know, I don't think that a same-sex marriage is the way God intended it to be. I don't think abortion is the best. I think there are other, you know, a better way to live your life. But I'm not going to condemn those people. I tell them all the time our church is open for everybody.
KING: You don't call them sinners?
OSTEEN: I don't.
KING: Is that a word you don't use?
OSTEEN: I don't use it. I never thought about it. But I probably don't. But most people already know what they're doing wrong. When I get them to church I want to tell them that you can change. There can be a difference in your life. So I don't go down the road of condemning.
Mr. Osteen, we know there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus, but we have to get them to Christ first. In sin, there is condemnation and the devil is the first to point that out. Did you know the word "sin" occurs in the King James Bible over 830 times alone Mr. Osteen !? Jesus used it, what makes you any different?
Rick Warren, another popular preacher, does not like this idea of sin either. In fact, he downgrades it and says that the root of all sin is simply self-centeredness and “not giving God the glory” (pp. 54-55 Purpose Driven Life). Warren does not use words like evil, wickedness, unrighteousness, or disobedience to God in his book; which are the Biblical definitions of sin. Warren talks of it as merely mistakes, stumbling, lack of maturity, hurting the community, etc. Not calling sin, sin, is destructive and misleading to the body of Christ. Throughout Warren’s book, it is all about God’s love, but it never speaks of God’s holiness. To separate the God of Love from the God who is judge is hermeneutical suicide and pastoral malpractice. We must fear God as much as we love Him. This has been my One Man’s Opinion.

When bad things happen to God's people

I have recently been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a very curable and treatable cancer. Some have already started with “why would God do this”. To that I simply say God did not do it. You see, God may have allowed it, but he never puts sickness on his kids. I must admit, I have felt a little like Job lately. However, when I went back and read that story, I felt almost honored. You see, God allowed the devil to smite Job to prove just how faithful Job really was. God still had control the entire time. God has allowed the devil to take my Mother from me at an early age. God has allowed the devil to put sickness on my youngest daughter. And now God has allowed the devil to strike me with this illness. All I have to say is, Satan, is that all you got?! Where me and Job differ is, I have a God fearing wife and praying friends. Sure I have questioned myself and asked, where did I forget to put my armor on at. I have questioned God’s reasoning for allowing this. But I must remain like Job and say, Though He Slay me yet will I trust Him!!!!!!!

What I have been bothered by is those who say I am sick because I do not have enough faith. To them, I say read your Bible! Are you telling me that Job had little faith? I am a proud Pentecostal and I know that I know there is healing at the cross. It was by Jesus’ stripes that I am healed. Jesus took it for me at that place called Calvary. Their lack of understanding in something so basic as the Cross, blinds their eyes with dogma that is not from God. If there is someone out there going through Hell and back as I am, I am here to tell you, He will never leave you nor forsake you. Before the foundations of the earth, He knew this event would come to pass and He had already began a way of escape. The Cross is our salvation. However, it does not end there. The blood shed on that Cross was for you and me. Our atonement, healing, and so much more was offered up for us, all we must do is accept it and His loving grace. I am not sure as to why God chose me or why I must go through this time of trials. But I know that where there is a test, there is a testimony! I believe that at the end of this, God will get glory beyond measure and he will use me beyond my expectations. I leave you with this. It is this One Man’s Opinion that the Cross of Christ must be proclaimed for all to hear. It was Paul’s sermon every time. He claimed to know only Christ and Him crucified. So why do we push programs and purpose over Christ and the Cross. If just one soul comes to Christ because of my infliction, it will be worth the pain. To Him be the Glory forever.

MSU does not need a sexual orientation policy

Here we go again. After years of trying and failing the Lambda Alliance is once again trying to force its special rights policy on the entire campus. This time it is under the guise of diversity. This is not a difficult thing to figure out. No policy will end discrimination. As long as there is short-sighted bigots who fail to see everyone as the same there will be atrocities like racism, intolerance, and hatred. So, why cost the school money to re-print everything to include a few words for a specific group. Those words will not keep gay students from being harassed. Which in all honesty in my three years at MSU I have never seen a gay student harassed. They have all been good students, respectful of others and hardworking. I have never met one that I did not respect.

My problem with this policy is it gives specific rights to a single group. Why should homosexuals get there own policy? I have been harassed by many at MSU in class and out for my extreme conservative views. So should we include a policy that says Christian conservatives shall not be discriminated against.? That would be ridiculous. And so is giving the gay and lesbian group their own special policy.

Christian conservatives are probably the most discriminated group on campus. We are ridiculed in class discussions. Some Professors act as if our Christian beliefs are dumb and non-academic. Christian conservatives are silenced from lack on-campus groups because there are so few Christian conservative professors to sponsor groups. So, if the homosexual minority, who seems to rarely be harassed, gets an unneeded policy. Then why don’t the diversity committee include one for Christian conservatives who are the most discriminated group on campus. So much so that many of them keep their beliefs to themselves, which affects diversity on campus. Most of the time on campus thought is dominated by liberalism and secular humanism. Any beliefs outside this has been belittled. If we all think the same way how is that diversity? The school needs the Christian conservatives too. This policy will keep many away and make some leave.

If President Nietzel was genuinely concerned about diversity he will not go out of his way to pass this very divisive policy that benefits only one group and does nothing to improve MSU academics. I’m just glad I graduate this year.

Springfield misses the point about gays

Re: Too many churches focus on judging and not forgiving & Hateful messages get us no where in the community.

In the last couple of days, several well-meaning Ozarkers tried to justify the homosexual lifestyle as normal and acceptable. Then they condemn the Christians who call it what it is, and that is sin. Mr. Cox said that we Christians “make it abundantly clear as to what they think sin is”. I would hope your religion professor would have told you it is not what we think it is but what God says it is. “Do not be deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals shall inherit the kingdom of God” 1 Corinthians 6:9. However, there are a lot of other sins there as well so we should not be so quick to single out. You see, it is no wonder Ms. Caesar has a problem with Christians holding fast to their beliefs, it has been the ACLU and NEA on a mission using the Government schools to force tolerance of sin and rejection of everything Godly. From K-College students are told there is no God and you came from primordial sludge. You can do whatever makes you happy. This post-modern secular humanism is destroying the moral fabric of our society.
If anything, Christians do not do enough to stop the acceptance of the gay lifestyle. Their fear of not being liked keeps them huddled in their little pews only worrying about themselves. So, when real Christians do speak out, we are labeled bullies and bigots. The only way to save America from following Rome into certain destruction is to raise your voice in the public forum before Hillary makes it a crime. You must pull your kids from the government’s indoctrination centers (public schools) and do your job as a parent to raise them in Godly principles. Also, get rid of any pastor who refuses to preach Christ and Him crucified. We have to many limp wrist preachers proclaiming 40 days of purpose and not enough proclaiming repentance.
Mr. Cox did say something that was right. Why are we so quick to judge the homosexual sin when all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God? We need to call all sin, sin, and stop singling out the sins that get the most press.

14th is not a free ride for illegals

I think the News Leader staff really missed the target on this one. There are two problems with stating the Constitution ensures education for all. The first, is the State Constitution is subject to the US Constitution and nowhere in the US Constitution are there any enumerated powers for a free public education. This idea is foreign to a Republican form of Government and would have never been accepted by any of the founders except maybe Benjamin Rush. The idea to tax one person to educate another’s child is not only socialism and redistribution of wealth but it is also welfare. Why should one citizen’s hard earned dollars be taken from them to educate a non US citizen? There are no grounds for this anywhere in our Constitution. The SCOTUS has repeatedly sided against citizen voted measures to protect our borders, resources and the like. I voted for Prop 187 and it won easily yet we’re told it is unconstitutional? The judges ignored the people of California and the state congress to enact its own laws. Why do we allow them to legislate from the bench like that. Your defense is the 14th amendment. It is a shame that the staff did not spend a little more time in research on that bag of worms.
The 14th Amendment was never legal nor was it ever considered Constitutional from the start. The Constitution clearly states that proposed amendments must be passed by two thirds of both houses of Congress. In December of 1865, those in control of Congress refused to allow the South’s elected Representatives and Senators to be seated. At that point, Congress itself was unconstitutional. The 14th Amendment was easily defeated when it was rejected by all but one of the southern States and all of the so-called “border” States. Iowa and Massachusetts had also failed to ratify it by the beginning of March, 1867. So thus, they had only 21 ratifications of the 28 needed. So your evidence as well as the basis for the SCOTUS decision is false, unfounded and unconstitutional. So why does Americans and Missourians continue to allow the government to plunder their finances to educate other peoples kids and now illegal immigrants as well. Rise up Missouri and let them know that their thievery will no longer be tolerated. If we wanted to live in a socialist society then we’d move to Russia. If Dr. Ridder thinks I am going to approve more taxes in April when he just might spend it on more illegals he is dead wrong. To Change your Government change your vote.

The Confederate flag belongs over their graves

Open Letter to Elected Officials:
Mr. Governor, Speaker, President Pro tempore, How long will you allow the fear and ignorance of a disorganized caucus destroy any attempt at improved race relations in Missouri. This bill is more about historical heritage and respect for veterans then it is about hate and racism. The only people making it about race and hatred are the ignorant and misinformed. Keeping the flag from its place will only spell doom for Missouri history and heritage. Here are several examples as to why history proves the Confederate flag is not about hate. Hopefully after reviewing the evidence you will restore the flag to its rightful place, flying over the graves of those who died for it.

HB 999 is stuck in the rules committee with no sign of going to the floor because some think the Confederate flag is racist. Why is St Andrews cross so offensive? Did the Confederate flag ever fly over slave ships? NO! Some say, well it was used by the KKK, yeah in Ohio and New York both Yankee states mind you. The Klan has always used the American Flag. Others have said, it stands for hate and slavery. If you believe thousands died in the South to protect slavery for the 3-6% who owned them you are indeed misinformed.. The South fought for independence from oppressive taxation. The North had implemented tariffs that were destroying Southern profits. The War was fought for states rights nothing more. The Confederate flag was a flag that stood for every ones rights. If it was so racist why did 160,000 blacks, Spanish, and Native Americans fight under it. If it stood for hate then why did a black representative from the Mississippi state legislature get out of bed sick to vote to build a Confederate monument? John F Harris a black Confederate veteran and elected official from Washington County Mississippi said this about his vote. “I want it known to all the world that my vote is given favor of the bill to erect a monument in honor of the Confederate dead”. It is time for people to stop the ignorance and make a genuine effort to work on race relations in Missouri and to return the flag to where it belongs , over the graves of the men who fought for it. Call Rep. Jetton and Sen. Gibbons and tell them to stop being cowards.

Secure our Borders

Open letter to our elected officials
Dear official, there is a epidemic taking place in the borders of our great state. An epidemic that will in the long run cost us more then any hurricane. It already cost taxpayers millions a year. Yet, as of this letter, you have done little to protect us from it. You managed to pass bills like hand fishing, yet this problem festers everyday. This problem is being ignored by both parties in Washington and here in Missouri. The problem is Illegal immigration. They steal our public education. They are being imprisoned in our overcrowded jails. They acquire fake ID’s and receive social entitlements that are designed to help our citizens. Yet, you sit upon a hill, silent. The people of Missouri demand action. The Constitution Party of Missouri calls for action. We call for the deportation of all illegals currently in our custody and that are found. We call on harsh penalties for any employer who employs illegals. We call on you to enforce your Constitutional oath to protect us from invasion. We will not forget your response on election day. Choose this day whom you will serve, the people or them

HB 1502 is an unwelcomed mandate

RE: Bill would protect all from bullying News Leader 2-17-06

HB 1502 is why no parent in their right mind should send their kids to the Government’s welfare schools. Rep. Lampe now wants Jefferson City to dictate your communities values and school policies. This bill would require all school districts to have one policy in-spite of what the local school board says. This is nothing more then a usurpation of power by people who do not share the same values as you. As long as you have kids, you will have bullying. This is an insult to the teachers. Lampe’s bill acts as if our teachers do nothing to protect their kids from bullying. This is a local issue that should be solved locally. As for Mr. Dressel and his groups obvious voice in this legislation, I say why are you insistent that we accept your abnormal lifestyle as normal. And tell me how a 6 year old can understand that they have an attraction towards the opposite sex? Maybe if we kept your groups agenda out of our schools we wouldn’t have any LGBT youth. Missouri you brought this upon yourself when you decided to push God out of your schools to let Dressel’ group in.

When You Pray

Just a little talk with thee
Last time I talked to you about one of the three acts of righteousness. I thought about it and decided to continue with that theme in this article as well. This time I’d like to talk about prayer. It is a expected task that is rarely practiced. If it is, it is usually a little rehearsed rhyme heard at church or a published one from a little book of prayers. I understand personally this struggle to pray. For years I felt like “why does God want to hear from me“? Then when I got married, it seemed to hit me. In a relationship, there has to be communication. If there is no communication, the relationship stagnates and becomes rough and even unbearable. In communicating, you have a chance to express your feelings, wants and desires. You also have a chance to be validated and to validate the other person. I want to say to you, God wants to talk to you. He wants to hear your desires, needs and hopes. He wants to pour His joy into your life. Prayer is not a magic formula like some may teach. Prayer is not making God into some pawn shop or cosmic genie like others may profess. No, prayer is a just a little talk with God. If one was to go into a Christian bookstore, they would find volumes of books on prayer. One lady has made millions on her series The Power of a Praying… These books are good resources to start a prayer life but ultimately one must develop a more personal prayer life. Jesus, in His sermon on the mount, gives the example we all need. But when you pray do not be like the hypocrites who love to stand in the synagogues and on the street corners praying so that they can be seen by men…But when you pray go into your inner room close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret…And when praying do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles, for they suppose they will be heard because of their many words. (Matthew 6:5-7). Also, later in verses 9-15 we see how Jesus wants us to pray. Notice again that it does not say if you pray, but more importantly, when you pray. Jesus commands that we have a prayer life with the Father. Also He says we must keep it personal and not make it an issue for all to see. There is a time and place for corporate prayer, but this is talking about your personal prayer life. You should be praying more often then just at church. Lastly, we see Jesus saying we need not to repeat ourselves. This would make prayer out to be some sort of magic spell as opposed to a personal talk with a loving Father. Some preachers would have you believe that everyday you need to remind God that he promised you this or that and you need to tell Him about it every time you pray. Do not be as the Gentiles, but keep it real. Follow Christ’s example and not man’s.
I got email from my cousin who, like so many in our family, have been called to a life of ministry. I believe it will help those who may have no clue as to how to pray, or where to start. Please enjoy and start a prayer life today.

A man's daughter had asked the local minister to come and pray with her father. When the minister arrived, he found the man lying in bed with his head propped up on two pillows.An empty chair sat beside his bed. The minister assumed that the old fellow had been informed of his visit. "I guess you were expecting me, he said. 'No, who are you'?" said the father.The minister told him his name and then remarked, "I saw the empty chair and I figured you knew I was going to show up."
"Oh yeah, the chair," said the bedridden man. "Would you mind closing the door?". Puzzled, the minister shut the door."I have never told anyone this, not even my daughter," said the man. "But all of my life I never knew how to pray. At church I used to hear the pastor talk about prayer, but it went right over my head."
"I abandoned any attempt at prayer," the old gentleman continued, "until one day four years ago, my best friend said to me: "Johnny, prayer is just a simple matter of having a conversation with God. Here is what I suggest. Sit down in a chair; place an empty chair in front of you, and in faith see God on the chair. It's not spooky because He promised: 'I will be with you always'. Then just speak to Him in the same way you're doing with me right now.""So Preacher, I tried it and I've liked it so much that I do it a couple of hours every day. I'm careful though because if my daughter saw me talking to an empty chair, she'd either have a nervous breakdown or send me off to the funny farm."
The minister was deeply moved by the story and encouraged the old gentleman to continue on his journey. Then he prayed with him, anointed him with oil, and returned to the church.Two nights later the daughter called to tell the minister that her Dad had died that afternoon.Did he die in peace?" he asked. "Yes, when I left the house about two o'clock, he called me over to his bedside, told me how much he loved me, and kissed me on the cheek. When I got back from the store an hour later, I found him dead. But there was one thing strange about his death. Apparently, just before Daddy died, he leaned over and rested his head on the chair beside the bed. What do you make of that?".
The minister wiped a tear from his eye and said: "I wish we could all go like that!".

Lord of the Bling

Lord of The Bling
As some of you may or may not know, bling is what today’s culture calls: wealth and material possessions. It comes from the hip-hop culture where rap stars flaunt large rings and large wads of cash to show the world that they are all that. What I would like to talk about this month is money. Not in a prosperity doctrine kind of way, but in a what does God expect us to do with all that bling sort of way. After all, he is the Lord of the bling. If you remember, or have been reading this paper long, you’d remember that I wrote about the church’s responsibility, as a whole, to take care of the poor and needy. This month, I want to address the individuals responsibility to give. First, I want to make clear this is not about tithes. Tithing is a principle Jesus did not address because the people were already practicing it without be prodded to. Instead, I want to talk about offerings. Not only does the Bible expect you to tithe, it also expects you to give above and beyond that!
In the book of Matthew, in the sixth chapter, the evangelist writes about the three acts of righteousness which are giving, prayer, and fasting. These are, of course, part of Jesus’ sermon on the mount. Jesus says, when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets…they have their reward in full. (Matthew 6:2 NASB) Notice first that it does not say if you give, but instead it says when you give. This was not a request, but a commandment from Christ himself. Christ expects us to give to the poor. Some may say my tax dollars pay for welfare, so I am helping the poor. How is forced taxation a true sign of giving? Giving is to be done cheerfully, not grudgingly. How many sing and jump when it is time to pay their taxes? Jesus knew we’d always have the poor.(Matthew 26:11) So he knew the importance of instructing the believers to see to their care. There is a difference between being poor and being lazy. The Bible says if a man does not work, he does not eat (2 Thess. 3:10). So if a person is able bodied but chooses not to work, they should not be a recipient of your giving. However, if they are a single mother working two jobs and barely meeting essential bills like lights, heat and food, then this is a chance to show the love of Christ. In today’s society, so many that call themselves poor are simply wanting to keep up with the Jones’s and the Smiths. They believe it is not fair that they cannot afford cell phones, cable TV, and more bling. So discernment will be needed to truly see the needy. I suggest you practice the other two acts of righteousness, prayer and fasting and ask God to show you where you may be used for His glory. Also, your church may have a benevolence fund, so ask your pastor. We have hope in knowing this, that when we follow His commandments, He will reward us. Until next month, continue to worship, not the fellowship of the bling, but the Lord of the bling.

The Constitution party of Missouri response to the State of the Union

E-Mail: info@constitutionparty.org
Website: www.constitutionpartymo.org
Springfield- February 2, 2006 Following the cursory grand entrance and perfunctory bravado, President George W. Bush reported to the citizenry his State of the Union address. After declaring the state of the Union as “strong,” Bush gave us further observations and let us in on his administration’s plans. The Constitution Party of Missouri is left concluding that the only thing reflecting strength is the federal government’s insatiable appetite for regulation of U.S. citizens, economic debt, and world dominance. With the Bush administration accruing the highest debt of any U.S. presidency in history, the President promised more money for welfare schools, AIDS at home and abroad, the winless military conflict in Iraq (~ $1 billion/day), “the oppressed,” medical care/research, etc. To top it off, the President vowed to “end tyranny in the world” while calling for the renewal of the Patriot Act. Catching our collected breath, let’s briefly examine these issues and their implications. Each of the President’s goals lacks not the votes from the two-headed one party system in D.C. What is lacking here is fidelity to the U.S. Constitution with its delegated and enumerated powers, to which every elected official in Washington has sworn to protect and defend. None of these acts, not to mention multitudinous others, find any ground or authority in the Constitution. Thus, truly patriotic Americans are left with a runaway federal government accountable to no fixed standard, only the wanton desires of office holders and their groping constituencies. Sadly, too many Americans love plunder and its pork, and devote themselves to “my government, right or wrong.” They covet their welfare schools, and most other ill-gotten gain from their benevolent “servants” in D.C.; that is statism. The vast majority of Christians are quite satisfied with W the celebrity who declares Islam a “noble race,” one that worships the same god as they according to the all wise President; that is polytheism and blasphemy. While the President is saddling up to ride into the sunset on his conquest to end tyranny in the world, let us remember that he and Congress continue to fund abortion on demand, more socialized medicine, leave our borders porous, send jobs to foreign lands, give more power to unelected foreign bureaucrats, give us irredeemable currency and inestimable debt, and a future that is deservedly bleak. The Constitution Party of Missouri calls on all Christians to pray for President Bush and Congress, but have none of their revolution. Moreover, we call on all Americans to reject pragmatism, “compassionate conservatism”, democracy as a panacea, and all other wayward notions. As our first President declared, “Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair, the event is in the hand of God.”

Religious right is not the source of our woes

I just wanted to comment on N. Stark's letter on Patriots are found everywhere in today’s paper. I could not believe that he or she would spout obvious historical myths as if they were truths. I hope she reads this a provides sources because that letter was the biggest dose of hogwash I have read in a long time. Blaming the religious conservatives for our nations problems. What news are you watching. The religious conservative are being ignored. We continue to allow abortions. We teach monkey science to our kids. We, in spite of a winning vote, are moving towards allowing sodomite marriages. ACLU is stripping all acknowledgment of God from the public square. What are you God haters thinking. The religious right is powerless because it is lazy and to scared to buck political correctness. Pastors have no guts to stand for biblical truths in fear of losing tax exempt status. News flash Missouri. The religious Right is not your problem. It is the Neo-cons who play pretend to get the religious vote but are far from being faithful conservatives. Bush is the biggest example. He has a "form of Godliness but denies the power thereof". Praying makes you a Christians about as much as swimming makes you a dolphin. Do not blame the religious conservatives for your woes. They are not the real problem. The problem is corrupt lawmakers, and the ACLU.