Secretary of State Kerry: promoting gay rights abroad ‘at the very heart’ of U.S. policy

by Kirsten Andersen – Jun 10, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 10, 2013 (LifeSiteNews) – Secretary of State John Kerry wishes homosexuals around the world a “Happy Pride Month.”  That was the message conveyed in a recorded message released Friday to employees of the U.S. State Department, in which he outlined the bureaucracy’s robust approach to promoting homosexual advocacy throughout the world.

“I wanted to take a moment to join people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride month,” Kerry said in the message.

“This month is about the assertion of equality and dignity. It is about the affirmation of fundamental freedoms and human rights. It is about people taking pride in who they are, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. Protecting universal human rights is at the very heart of our diplomacy, and we remain committed to advancing human rights for all, including LGBT individuals. We are committed to advancing these rights not just in the month of June, but year-round.”

“As Secretary,” Kerry added, “I join with my colleagues at our embassies, consulates, and USAID missions around the world in saying, no matter where you are, and no matter who you love, we stand with you.

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Exciting News More than 90 Candidates Running for Rise Up Australia Party / Your Support is Urgently Needed – Pr Daniel Nalliah

Dear friends & family in Christ,

We thank you very much for all your faithful love, prayer, moral and financial support for Catch the Fire Ministries over the years and for Rise Up Australia Party in the recent past.

Rise Up Australia Party is well on its way to contest our upcoming Federal Election on Saturday 7th September 2013 and will definitely make a difference in changing the landscape of our country to protect our nation for the next generation.

We thank God that the response to our call to action to Keep Australia Australian has been well received and that we can confirm that Rise Up Australia Party is running more than 90 Candidates across the country for the Lower House (Rep) and Upper House (Senate).

This is exciting news because now RUAP will be above the line on the Senate ballot paper in every state and territory across our nation.

However, our great need right now is to raise the necessary funding to begin TV advertising over the next few weeks. We urgently need $50,000 ASAP to begin our TV advertising campaign. Our ad is already produced, approved and ready to go once payment is made.

Would you please sincerely consider donating whatever amount you could?

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Why Is Christianity losing in America?

By S. Michael Craven, Christian Post Guest Columnist – June 4, 2013

This is the question with which all serious Christians must wrestle. To think that Christianity is thriving in America simply ignores the obvious and overwhelming facts of our times. Much like the century preceding the Protestant Reformation and subsequently the Catholic Counter-Reformation, the church was in a dark and desperate period. In its general understanding and representation, Christianity had drifted from its mission and biblical foundations-and the results were devastating.

Similarly, the church in America today has also drifted from its biblical mission and the result has been a church largely divorced from its kingdom purposes and therefore increasingly irrelevant to people living in the real world. At the heart of our present dilemma is our diminished understanding of the gospel, namely the gospel of the kingdom. In reforming the church, the Reformers taught that Jesus-being the Son of God-was born, crucified, and rose again, and because of these facts, your sins can be forgiven. This was and no doubt remains “good news.” However, this summation could be drawn from Paul’s letters without ever reading the four books commonly known as the Gospels.

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Salvations & Water Baptisms in QLD/ Great RUAP Campaign

Dear family & friends in Christ,

We thank and praise almighty God for His awesome presence at the RUAP & CTFM meetings in the Gold Coast & Brisbane!

Who said ‘Church & Politics’ should not mix??

Well, we are seeing the amazing fruits of both working together for the advance of God’s Kingdom and righteousness across our nation!

The RUAP campaign meetings were very well attended, with up to 200 people at some meetings. The people gathered were greatly excited and tremendously blessed.

A few months ago when Pr Daniel was interviewed by Sunrise on Channel 7, an army soldier who fought in Iraq contacted us and was very upset with David Koch.

Ever since that point he has been in touch with us.

Well, he along with his wife and also another young woman who heard about RUAP, attended the meetings in QLD.

Glory to God they were so touched by the presence of God, that all three of them gave their lives to Jesus and wanted to be water baptised.

That afternoon Pr Daniel baptised all three of them in a bathtub at the place where he was staying. What a mighty God we serve!

Pr Daniel stated, “I thank God that RUAP is touching the hearts of the unchurched. People are looking for answers. Praise God that Jesus is the Answer.”

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Man Connected to both WTC Attacks founded Organization Obama’s Brother works for

Walid Shoebat – Posted on 6/7/13 | by Ben Barrack

The half-brother of the President of the United States is the Executive Secretary of an organization that was founded by an Sudanese Islamic terrorist – Hassan al-Turabi – who was extremely close with the masterminds behind each World Trade Center attack (2/26/93 and 9/11/01). As the Executive Secretary of the Islamic Da’wa Organization (IDO), Malik Obama is connected to Sudan’s genocidal President Omar al-Bashir, through the IDO. Consider that Turabi was proven to be connected to the “blind Sheikh”, who was the mastermind of the first World Trade Center attack (bombing) in 1993. In 1994, the Clinton administration’s Secretary of State – Warren Christopher – “placed Sudan on the list of state sponsors of terrorism” and it’s been there ever since.

In our May 28th report, we showed photos of al-Bashir, Suar Al Dahab (Malik’s boss), and Malik himself at the 23rd IDO Conference in Khartoum in 2010. Al Dahab has hobnobbed with both the Prime Minister of Hamas – Ismail Haniyeh – and the Spiritual head of the Muslim Brotherhood – Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi.

Al Dahab_Haniyeh_Qaradawi in Gaza in May of 2013 Turabi is purported to be the IDO’s founder, according to Alintibaha, a Sudanese source. Here is the relevant translation:

“Representing the Organization of the Islamic Da’wa (Sudanese regional), one the Sudanese Islamic movement, founded by Dr. Hassan al-Turabi, accompanied by staff of the late war…”

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American multinational oil company says ‘No’ to homosexual agenda

by Thaddeus Baklinski – May 31, 2013

DALLAS, Texas, May 30, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – At its annual shareholder meeting this week, the world’s largest oil company, ExxonMobil, rejected a proposal demanding changes to its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy that would have granted special rights to homosexual employees.

“Had the resolution passed, the company would have been forced to begin promoting and providing ‘acceptance’ training of homosexuality to all employees, even if they had religious objections,” said Tim Wildmon, president of the American Family Association.

The proposal, voted down by 81 percent of ExxonMobil’s shareholders on May 30 read, “The Shareholders request that ExxonMobil amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and to substantially implement the policy.”

This vote marks the 14th year in a row that the company has refused to cave in to the demands of gay activists for special rights for homosexuals.

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Tony Blair: Woolwich attack shows there is a problem ‘within Islam’

Telegraph.co.uk – By Peter Dominiczak, Political Correspondent – Monday 03 June 2013

Tony Blair has warned that there is a problem “within Islam” as he described the ideology behind incidents like the Woolwich terror attack as “profound and dangerous”.

Mr Blair, the former prime minister, used a column in the Mail on Sunday to call on the Government to “be honest” and admit that there is a widespread problem with the religion.

In a major intervention following the murder of soldier Lee Rigby, Mr Blair said “the seeds of future fanaticism and terror” were being sown and that children in the UK and abroad must be educated about the place of religion in society.

Mr Blair said: “There is not a problem with Muslims in general. Most in Britain will be horrified at Lee Rigby’s murder.

“But there is a problem within Islam – from the adherents of an ideology that is a strain within Islam. And we have to put it on the table and be honest about it.”

Mr Blair added: “The seeds of future fanaticism and terror, possibly even major conflict, are being sown. We have to help sow seeds of reconciliation and peace. But clearing the ground for peace is not always peaceful.”

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UK: Muslim girls “silent over sex abuse”

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“It’s because they feel they will be labelled for bringing dishonour upon themselves and their families.” Not just “labelled.” Murdered. Honor-killed. “South Asian girls ‘silent over sex abuse,'” by Shabnam Mahmood for BBC News, May 31 (thanks to Henry):

South Asian girls who have been sexually abused are less likely to report their ordeal than children from other backgrounds, a parliamentary inquiry into child grooming has been told.

Girls from Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi backgrounds are reluctant to come forward for fear of being alienated or ostracised by their communities.

Alyas Karmani, director of Street – a Bradford-based group working with vulnerable young people – told the Home Affairs Committee young Asian girls were more vulnerable to groomers because “they are unlikely to talk about it”.

He said: “It’s because they feel they will be labelled for bringing dishonour upon themselves and their families.

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Pr Daniel & RUAP Campaign in Gold Coast & Brisbane area QLD on Fri 9th, Sat 10th & Sun 11th August 2013

Dear friends & family in Christ,

Pr Daniel Nalliah, RUAP National President, will be speaking at a RUAP Public Campaign Meeting in the Gold Coast on Friday 9th August at 7pm at Reach Out For Christ Church at 288 Gooding Dr in Carrara.

http://riseupaustraliaparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Rise-Up-Australia-Party-Gold-Coast.mp3

You may click the following link to download the brochure for printing and distribution amongst your family & friends.

http://riseupaustraliaparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Gold-Coast.pdf

 *He will also be speaking at a Pastors, Leaders & Guests Breakfast in Banyo on Saturday 10th August at 7.30am Virginia Golf Course on Elliott Rd.

You may click the following link to download the brochure for printing and distribution amongst your family & friends.

http://riseupaustraliaparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/North-Brisbane-Banyo.pdf

*Also on Saturday 10th August from 11am – 1pm, Mr Nalliah and the QLD #1 & #2 Senate Candidates will be campaigning and talking with voters at the Queen Street Mall, Queen Street in Brisbane.

*On Saturday 10th August at 7pm at COC Bridgeman (open to all churches) at 323 Carseldine Rd in Bridgeman Downs, he will be sharing the Rise Up Australia Vision to transform Australia for Jesus by 2020.

This is your opportunity to come and hear this man of God share the vision the Lord gave him to take Australia for Jesus. I am sure you will be blessed to hear God’s battle plan for our nation Australia.

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Make Sharia Law Famous You Tube Video / ABC News Coverage for RUAP / Interesting Media Articles about Banning the Islamic Burka

Dear friends, 1) You may click the link below to view our new You Tube Video titled ‘Make Sharia Law Famous’. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl81vqE6Dck&feature=em-upload_owner Please share it with friends and family on…

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RUAP National Campaign Blast a Great Success with Great Media Coverage / SBS World News TV, Radio & National Newspaper Links

Dear friends,

On Day # 1 of the Australian Government’s Official 2013 Campaign for the September 7th Federal Election, after the two major political parties, Rise Up Australia was the most spoken of political party on the media across the nation.

RUAP National Campaign Blast at the Windsor Hotel in the City of Melbourne was a great success on Monday the 5th of August. The place was packed out with Aussie flag waving patriotic Aussies from many nations who call Australia home.

This action packed morning started off with the Australian National Anthem followed by the ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ and a special welcome by one of the traditional owners of the land, an Indigenous Candidate for RUAP.

The event was covered by several media outlets and was broadcast on major TV, Radio and many Newspapers across the country.

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/40591939759/SBS-6:30-News-6-August-part-2  (between 22:18-24:57)

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/radio/episode/281107/Anti-multiculturalism-party-campaign-launch?210984485

http://m.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/voter-disillusion-key-to-rise-up-australia/story-fni0xqi4-1226691462214

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/voter-disillusion-key-to-rise-up-australia/story-fnihsfrf-1226691462214

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/voter-disillusion-key-to-rise-up-australia/story-fni0xqi3-1226691462214

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/08/05/14/27/voter-disillusion-key-to-rise-up-australia

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/voter-disillusion-key-to-rise-up-australia/story-fni6ul2m-1226691462214

The National President Daniel Nalliah’s speech was very well received by the people. Several times there was loud applause with shouts ‘Go Aussie Go’ and a singing chorus ‘RUA, RUA, RUA’ (Rise Up Australia).

He spoke on the importance of keeping Australia Australian & protecting our heritage, freedoms and helping our farmers.

Then the speeches given by the WA & QLD State Presidents too were very well received. There was also a great power point presentation of reflection from the past 6 months of RUAP.

This action packed National Campaign Blast also included the release of a You Tube Video titled ‘Make Sharia Law Famous’.  You may click the link below to view and please share it with friends and family on Face Book, Twitter, etc.  Please note that some of the content is very graphic and not suitable for children.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl81vqE6Dck&feature=em-upload_owner

The enactment of the Islamic Burka and the release of our policy to ban the Muslim face veil was received with cheers from the people gathered and attracted much media attention.

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6 Reasons Why Practicing Homosexuals Can’t Be Christians

Charisma News – 5/31/2013 – Larry Tomczak

You can’t be gay and Christian. This is Part 2 of a three-part series on whether Christians can be gay. (Check out Part 1 here.)

Multitudes today are confused about gay-related issues. It’s easier to “go with the flow” and steer clear of the intimidation to conform. The P.C. (politically correct) police are ever present.

Because few of us want to be perceived as “backward and bigoted homophobes” (as tolerance advocates often brand those with whom they disagree) or as people who are not in step with the “progressive, equality, non-judgemental” mantra, it’s easy to clam up and play it cool, saying things like, “Of course I’m for equality and non-discrimination.” But that’s not an option for faithful, obedient followers of Jesus! As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. warned, “When we learn the truth but choose to remain silent, that’s when we begin to die.”

Dr Alveda King, Martin’s niece, told me in an interview for our video project Is Gay OK? 10 Things Every Christian Needs to Know, if her uncle were alive today, he would remain steadfast in defense of biblical marriage and reject attempts to justify immoral conduct as a “civil right.” He’d remind us again of his oft-quoted words concerning the church’s role in society: “The church is neither the master of the state nor the servant of the state, but rather the conscience of the state.”

1.  To call oneself an authentic Christian and remain a practicing homosexual is a direct contradiction of biblical teaching and contrary to the “abundant life” promised by Jesus. 

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Is Our Nation Intolerant of Christianity?

Charisma News – 6/3/2013 – Franklin Graham

Recently I was at a White House meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and had the opportunity to remind him that our main problem in America is that we have taken God out of our society and out of our government. We need God’s Word and His laws now more than ever.

Disobedience to God’s Word and His laws has wreaked havoc across the political, economic, and spiritual landscape of our country. There is scandal after scandal, and yet our nation’s leaders seem even more belligerent toward Christians.

If we hold up God’s standards, we are accused of being intolerant. “Tolerance” is one of today’s hot buttons, but in reality the true and fast-growing “intolerance” is for Christianity—anything that stands for Jesus Christ.

You may have read recently about the IRS apology for targeting conservative groups in 2011–12. I was not surprised to hear this—BGEA was audited last September, and many believe it was because we encouraged voters to take a strong stand on same-sex marriage issues and biblical values. The audit process was complex and time consuming, but as we expected, it ended well. During the process, in fact, the focus that BGEA puts on sound management and financial accountability was acknowledged as excellent.

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World Council of Churches attacks Israel to no gain

Dexter Van Zile – 3 June 2013

No matter how much the World Council of Churches dumps on Israel, Christians living in the Middle East are still being attacked.

Late last month, 150 Christian leaders met in Lebanon under the auspices of the World Council of Churches(WCC) to talk about the status of Christians living in the Middle East, where, as most people know, followers of Christ are suffering from terrible acts of oppression at the hands of Muslim extremists.

Some Muslims, particularly in Egypt, have stood in solidarity with their Christian compatriots after these attacks, but for the most part, attacks against Christians continue without much organized opposition from Muslim activists or governments in the Middle East. Egyptian police, for example, have stood by and even assisted in attacks against Christians and their churches.

Sometimes the anti-Christian violence manifests itself as poorly organized (but terrifying) mob attacks against churches and their members. These mob attacks often take place after an imam has incited anti-Christian hostility in his Friday sermon. Other attacks are well-planned jihad bombings perpetrated on Christian holidays (such as Christmas or Easter) that result in deaths of dozens of Christians at once.

Such attacks have a cumulative impact. Archbishop Silvano M. Tomasi, the Vatican’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations, recently announced that more than 100,000 Christians are killed as a result of their faith each year. Tomasi didn’t mention exactly who was responsible for these deaths, but he didn’t have to.

We know who is responsible – radical Muslims intent on sending a very clear and simple message that Christians are not welcome or safe in Muslim countries.

Muslim violence against Christians is not a new phenomenon. It dates back to Islam’s founding according to Raymond Ibrahim, author of Crucified Again: Exposing Islam’s New War on Christians (Regnery, 2013). “Under Muslim rule, from the seventh century to the present, tens if not hundreds of thousands of churches once spread across thousands of miles of formerly Christian lands have been attacked, plundered, ransacked, and destroyed or converted into mosques,” he writes.

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More Media Coverage for RUAP / Live Webcast of Breaking Down The Walls Conference with Dr Ana Mendez & RUAP National Campaign Blast in Melbourne on Monday 5th August

Dear friends & family in Christ, 1) You may click the following link to read an excellent article from the Bendigo Advertiser about RUAP. http://riseupaustraliaparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Bendigo-Advertiser.pdf 2) The ‘Breaking Down The…

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