George Offerman
This book co written by Coach Dave Daubenmire and Dr. Gregory Thompson takes a very candid view of the multiple problems our society is going through, and accurately nails the cause of the problems. This book is a hard hitting, but is a thorough and honest look at the failings of the Christian Church in doing little to nothing about the issues. It is not for the faint of heart or the lukewarm.
The book starts out with a bang, with the forward laying out the problems, the causes of them, and the dereliction of duty of the church both by not shaping the debate surrounding the problems, and its passivity in surrendering its moral authority, and punishing those with the integrity and honesty to stand up and attempt to address the problems.
The story then moves to the setting at Notre Dame, and gives an overview of the main players, their views , rhetoric and actions, and how this small band of warriors shaped and changed the debate on abortion, and effectively ‘outed’ Obama, and the pretenders who are claiming to be Christian and are in positions of power and authority. The ‘standoff’ at Notre Dame was a prime example of how to stand up to authority in a God fearing manner, as well as seeing a ‘Pharisaic” reaction from the administration, specifically FR. John Jenkins in denying the basic tenets of the faith due to inconvenience and popularity.
The book then moves onto its main theme, that of the failure of the shepherds to be in the forefront of the debate, by neglecting the basics of the Gospel, the safety of the pulpit, the desire to get along and be liked, and ultimately, the inability and reluctance to train and develop warriors to engage in this battle. The examples and stories are very specific and make the point rather clearly that on the ground leadership is absent, and that most of the Shepherds fall into the category of ‘hirelings’ not having that true spirit of loving the church, but living a life of comfort while watching the majority of the flock they are supposed to be tending, go to hell.
One is struck by these examples and stories, that both Dr. Thompson and Coach Daubenmire have ‘walked the walk’ and their ability to utilize scripture properly, gives this read a significant moral gravity that is authentic and difficult to deny. This was a book I had to read in small portions, due to the fact it lead to much contemplation, as well as some heartache when thinking about how much time I have personally wasted on what are peripheral issues, but seemed important just a few years ago.
Their insight into the fact that most shepherds are not taught how to be warriors, along with not being taught what the Bible really says was validated by my own Seminary experience. This information would have never been taught where I went to Seminary, and the idea that one should fight for the faith up to the point of death, if necessary, was never broached. Yet real children die, to the tune of 4,000 per day, and the status quo is more focused on getting along, and not offending men, than offending God.
This book not only nails the problems with our shepherds and church, but is also rich in solutions that will work. Both of these men have been active in their ministries for over 30 years, and have the ‘scars’ to back up their assertions. Any warrior, picking this book up, will be clear on this point from the get go, and like myself, feel gratified that others are out there, that are fighting the good fight, and feeling the same way as these gentlemen. It’s time for the warriors to cover the backs of other warriors, since the mainstream pro life movement will not do that.
I highly recommend this book to anyone, whether a warrior, contemplating active participation in this war, or just to understand the struggles of those willing to engage the current evil in this society. I am personally grateful I was able to spend time in jail with Dr. Thompson and the others, as it was some of the best fellowship I have ever experienced in my life. I would encouraged those who may not yet be ready for the heavy fighting, to read this book with an open mind, and really take away the lessons portrayed. There are not too many ‘training manuals’ out there, but this definitely is a great ‘nuts and bolts’ book, and is a must read for the warrior. Thank you, Dr. Thompson and Coach Daubenmire for writing this.
For more information on this book, and to order, go to:
www.asleepknowmore.com
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
MISSY SMITH RESPONDS TO THE JP II CULTURAL CENTER FIASCO
George Offerman
I received a response from Missy Smith after posting the last piece on the wimpism at the JP II center. Since Anti lifer Adele Stan does not want or may not be able to tell the truth, and none of the pro life media followed up with Missy Smith, I decided to post her response to this outrage.
You are stop on! Where have all the "Church Militant" gone? Courage and principle once were virtues that we strove for. Today, the Wimpish Factor is in the majority. Even within the pro life movement we hear how important it is not to offend anyone. How offensive is it to suck the brains out of a defenseless child of God?
The tail is wagging the dog here. They have it all wrong.
The inmates are running the asylum. The criminals have the law biding people on the run.
But the buck stops here with you and me George. I am sick of this
whole game. No more Mister Nice Guy. Let's start telling the
whole truth, nothing but the truth so help me God.
Adele Stan came around with her tape recorder and pad of paper
looking for a way to cause trouble and finally she found it.
She edited my speech at the Insurrecta Nex Training session and
waited for the opportunity to make her move. It is true, George
Tiller was a mass murder and he reaped what he sowed. This is
Biblical. Long before I said it, people have been reading this in the
Word of God for centuries.
In nature there are no judgments, just consequences for actions.
Adele Stan didn't report on the fact that Tiller had a physician on
his staff who's job was only to sign the certificates of these young
women aborting their late term viable perfectly healthy children
since the law in Kansas requires a second opinion that the women
having their children killed by Tiller and Carhart would be harmed
if they didn't have this demonic procedure. Adele didn't report
on the 19 criminal counts that were filed against Tiller because of
this "conflict of interest" relationship with his staff member he was
paying to sign these official documents.
She did take my words and twist them around for her own diabolic
pleasure about Tiller and Carhart offering christening services
including photographs of the mother holding her dead child in
a long white christening dress after a phony pastor baptized these
little children whose lives had been snuffed out for no other reason
than someone’s convenience and the financial gain of two sick, sinful individuals.
It is true I would like to "get" Leroy Carhart tried by a jury of his peers and put behind bars for life for sucking the brains out of God's precious children.
Satan's minions are roaming the earth looking for the ruin of souls.
They manifest in many ways and one is a so called journalist who
would post lie after lie to make problems for people who want
to end legalized child killing.
We will miss a great opportunity to reach thousands of young,
women and men that will come thru the John Paul II Cultural Center on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of January. They will be here for the March for Life.
I had planned to have Women from Operation Outcry and Silent No
More speaking about the pain and regret of their abortions and how
there is hope and healing thru Jesus Christ.
I had planned to have a post abortive man speak on his life long
sorrow and involvement as well as being the Executive Producer of
the now famous movie Bella and the organization that is setting
fires in schools and prisons around the country called Bella Hero.
I had planned to have one of the greatest sidewalk counselors in
the business give a training session on how to save babies lives
in front the most evil place in the world - the killing centers.
I was going to speak on chastity and help train young adults how
to be real pro life activists thru the greatest training tool available, Insurrecta Nex.
It is no wonder the devil didn't want these three days to come
together and arm the youth from all over the country with the
armor they need to win this most deceive battle for man's soul
since the beginning of time !
Missy Smith
W.A.K.E.U.P.
Chastity Programs International
Team Leader for Insurrecta Nex
I received a response from Missy Smith after posting the last piece on the wimpism at the JP II center. Since Anti lifer Adele Stan does not want or may not be able to tell the truth, and none of the pro life media followed up with Missy Smith, I decided to post her response to this outrage.
You are stop on! Where have all the "Church Militant" gone? Courage and principle once were virtues that we strove for. Today, the Wimpish Factor is in the majority. Even within the pro life movement we hear how important it is not to offend anyone. How offensive is it to suck the brains out of a defenseless child of God?
The tail is wagging the dog here. They have it all wrong.
The inmates are running the asylum. The criminals have the law biding people on the run.
But the buck stops here with you and me George. I am sick of this
whole game. No more Mister Nice Guy. Let's start telling the
whole truth, nothing but the truth so help me God.
Adele Stan came around with her tape recorder and pad of paper
looking for a way to cause trouble and finally she found it.
She edited my speech at the Insurrecta Nex Training session and
waited for the opportunity to make her move. It is true, George
Tiller was a mass murder and he reaped what he sowed. This is
Biblical. Long before I said it, people have been reading this in the
Word of God for centuries.
In nature there are no judgments, just consequences for actions.
Adele Stan didn't report on the fact that Tiller had a physician on
his staff who's job was only to sign the certificates of these young
women aborting their late term viable perfectly healthy children
since the law in Kansas requires a second opinion that the women
having their children killed by Tiller and Carhart would be harmed
if they didn't have this demonic procedure. Adele didn't report
on the 19 criminal counts that were filed against Tiller because of
this "conflict of interest" relationship with his staff member he was
paying to sign these official documents.
She did take my words and twist them around for her own diabolic
pleasure about Tiller and Carhart offering christening services
including photographs of the mother holding her dead child in
a long white christening dress after a phony pastor baptized these
little children whose lives had been snuffed out for no other reason
than someone’s convenience and the financial gain of two sick, sinful individuals.
It is true I would like to "get" Leroy Carhart tried by a jury of his peers and put behind bars for life for sucking the brains out of God's precious children.
Satan's minions are roaming the earth looking for the ruin of souls.
They manifest in many ways and one is a so called journalist who
would post lie after lie to make problems for people who want
to end legalized child killing.
We will miss a great opportunity to reach thousands of young,
women and men that will come thru the John Paul II Cultural Center on the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd of January. They will be here for the March for Life.
I had planned to have Women from Operation Outcry and Silent No
More speaking about the pain and regret of their abortions and how
there is hope and healing thru Jesus Christ.
I had planned to have a post abortive man speak on his life long
sorrow and involvement as well as being the Executive Producer of
the now famous movie Bella and the organization that is setting
fires in schools and prisons around the country called Bella Hero.
I had planned to have one of the greatest sidewalk counselors in
the business give a training session on how to save babies lives
in front the most evil place in the world - the killing centers.
I was going to speak on chastity and help train young adults how
to be real pro life activists thru the greatest training tool available, Insurrecta Nex.
It is no wonder the devil didn't want these three days to come
together and arm the youth from all over the country with the
armor they need to win this most deceive battle for man's soul
since the beginning of time !
Missy Smith
W.A.K.E.U.P.
Chastity Programs International
Team Leader for Insurrecta Nex
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
OFFENSE
George Offerman
It’s interesting to see how quickly Harry Reid is excused from the blatantly racist remarks he made concerning Obama, and how the democrats are attempting to make this go away. This is a lesson our side should take, and that is protecting our own and being on the offensive. The difference in this though, is Harry Reid said something very immoral, and his party is still covering for him. In the pro life movement, there are not immoral actions or words being used, but truth that is uncomfortable, and the first reaction is to attack and put distance between the individuals or groups making the statements or activities.
In these days when good is called evil, and evil is passed as good, the enemy is very bold in their moves. There is no shame in their rhetoric or actions, and the enemy continues to ‘impose their will’ onto Christianity, and all that is good. This is an all out war from every direction, and these people are very passionate about their cause, despite the fact it is evil, and the unseen powers and principalities are working through them. They do not compromise, make deals or even want to listen to reason.
The enemy is on the offensive, and effectively sets the agenda by proactively passing laws, dictating the terms and language of the debates, and essentially ‘shuts up’ opposition by using such lame reasoning as “don’t impose your will or religion onto us”. They have the Church and most of Christianity on the run, and have no shame about it. They have commandeered the educational systems, the political system as well as many of the mainstream Churches and pulpits and have done this through liberalizing all of the above in the name of progress. The church allowed this to happen, and now finds itself in a very precarious predicament.
In using a sports analogy, games are not won by the defense. The offense must be on the field and know how to score points. The defense is there to stop the other side from progressing. In the battle for ending legalized child killing, which side is winning? What tactics are being used? What language is being utilized? Is the truth being told? Who has the truth on their side?
Most, if not all of the problems come down to beliefs. The enemy believes their position, and follows it very passionately. They are presenting their positions with a great deal of passion and are always willing to engage anyone who disagrees with them. They have a zest and a fighting spirit that is missing in most Christians, and nearly all of the Churches, and most people are intimidated when they meet someone willing to argue and fight these positions. Even though misguided, they dominate the debate by sheer perseverance and the need to win. And win they do.
The Church, on the other hand, seems to be embarrassed by the Gospel, and hides through flowery language and soft-pedaling the message. There is very little engagement outside of the pulpit or Church building, and as a result, the Church is unable to teach the laity how to defend the faith, or even the real nature of the faith. This wimpism then is justified by many and any attempts by some of the brave clergy and laity to break out of this is met with scorn, mockery and condemnation that should be directed at the enemy.
The Church lately has been on the defensive, and only when backed into the corner, like the hell care bill currently being debated, will they react. Where is the offense? Where is the proactive debate and leadership needed to guide this country into the will and blessings of God? Where is the defense of their own teachings, such as Cannon 915, and taking the lead in the formation of proper consciousness in light of the faith?
Yes, the likes of Ben Nelson should be held accountable for his ‘about face’, but if the Church was on the offensive and proactive, there wouldn’t be 59 other senators debating child killing, because it would be ILLEGAL. The Church could truly say that no one in their RIGHT MIND would even consider killing children in the womb, the Terry Schiavo’s and other life issues. But it has been so long since the Church stood up for what is right that most don’t pay attention to what is said when they do stand up, and there is dissention, even among the ranks of the Bishops on what to do about violations of their own rules.
If the Church has no moral authority within society, it is of its own making. The Church ha spent so much time trying to be accepted by the mainstream society, that it left behind its moral standards and authority. The ever shifting moral sands of this society ought to be no match for the solid foundations of the Church of Jesus Christ, yet it is this society that is handing the Church its ‘butt’ in matters of morals and authority. This can only happen if the Church gives up its ability to be the beacon it was meant to be. We have that answer, don’t we?
On another note, Life News covered the story about disruptions by pro lifers during Sen. Casey’s speech at the capitol. Thank you, Steve. Link here:
http://www.lifenews.com/state4714.html
It’s interesting to see how quickly Harry Reid is excused from the blatantly racist remarks he made concerning Obama, and how the democrats are attempting to make this go away. This is a lesson our side should take, and that is protecting our own and being on the offensive. The difference in this though, is Harry Reid said something very immoral, and his party is still covering for him. In the pro life movement, there are not immoral actions or words being used, but truth that is uncomfortable, and the first reaction is to attack and put distance between the individuals or groups making the statements or activities.
In these days when good is called evil, and evil is passed as good, the enemy is very bold in their moves. There is no shame in their rhetoric or actions, and the enemy continues to ‘impose their will’ onto Christianity, and all that is good. This is an all out war from every direction, and these people are very passionate about their cause, despite the fact it is evil, and the unseen powers and principalities are working through them. They do not compromise, make deals or even want to listen to reason.
The enemy is on the offensive, and effectively sets the agenda by proactively passing laws, dictating the terms and language of the debates, and essentially ‘shuts up’ opposition by using such lame reasoning as “don’t impose your will or religion onto us”. They have the Church and most of Christianity on the run, and have no shame about it. They have commandeered the educational systems, the political system as well as many of the mainstream Churches and pulpits and have done this through liberalizing all of the above in the name of progress. The church allowed this to happen, and now finds itself in a very precarious predicament.
In using a sports analogy, games are not won by the defense. The offense must be on the field and know how to score points. The defense is there to stop the other side from progressing. In the battle for ending legalized child killing, which side is winning? What tactics are being used? What language is being utilized? Is the truth being told? Who has the truth on their side?
Most, if not all of the problems come down to beliefs. The enemy believes their position, and follows it very passionately. They are presenting their positions with a great deal of passion and are always willing to engage anyone who disagrees with them. They have a zest and a fighting spirit that is missing in most Christians, and nearly all of the Churches, and most people are intimidated when they meet someone willing to argue and fight these positions. Even though misguided, they dominate the debate by sheer perseverance and the need to win. And win they do.
The Church, on the other hand, seems to be embarrassed by the Gospel, and hides through flowery language and soft-pedaling the message. There is very little engagement outside of the pulpit or Church building, and as a result, the Church is unable to teach the laity how to defend the faith, or even the real nature of the faith. This wimpism then is justified by many and any attempts by some of the brave clergy and laity to break out of this is met with scorn, mockery and condemnation that should be directed at the enemy.
The Church lately has been on the defensive, and only when backed into the corner, like the hell care bill currently being debated, will they react. Where is the offense? Where is the proactive debate and leadership needed to guide this country into the will and blessings of God? Where is the defense of their own teachings, such as Cannon 915, and taking the lead in the formation of proper consciousness in light of the faith?
Yes, the likes of Ben Nelson should be held accountable for his ‘about face’, but if the Church was on the offensive and proactive, there wouldn’t be 59 other senators debating child killing, because it would be ILLEGAL. The Church could truly say that no one in their RIGHT MIND would even consider killing children in the womb, the Terry Schiavo’s and other life issues. But it has been so long since the Church stood up for what is right that most don’t pay attention to what is said when they do stand up, and there is dissention, even among the ranks of the Bishops on what to do about violations of their own rules.
If the Church has no moral authority within society, it is of its own making. The Church ha spent so much time trying to be accepted by the mainstream society, that it left behind its moral standards and authority. The ever shifting moral sands of this society ought to be no match for the solid foundations of the Church of Jesus Christ, yet it is this society that is handing the Church its ‘butt’ in matters of morals and authority. This can only happen if the Church gives up its ability to be the beacon it was meant to be. We have that answer, don’t we?
On another note, Life News covered the story about disruptions by pro lifers during Sen. Casey’s speech at the capitol. Thank you, Steve. Link here:
http://www.lifenews.com/state4714.html
Monday, January 11, 2010
"WIMPISM" AT THE JP II CULTURAL CENTER
George Offerman
The ‘about face’ taken by the JP II Cultural Center in light of the articles written by anti lifers Adele Stan and Michael Winters shows exactly why the Church is losing the pro life war, as well as the war for souls. This is the perfect example of the enemy dictating the terms of the battle, and representatives of the church falling lock step into their marching orders. The anti lifers could not be happier with this quick and easy capitulation to their will.
The decision to cancel Randall Terry, then Missy Smith from their properly scheduled event was a matter of a few hours at the most, and was initiated by the articles written and attempts to get comments from Ms. Gibbs at the JPII Cultural Center. Exactly whom was involved in the decision making process to cancel the weekend program is highly irrelevant, and demonstrates that the Church is not ready to engage in this battle in a way that will move us to victory in ending legalized child killing.
It is amazing how many of us can use the term ‘anti life’ and ‘child killing’ and end up getting more criticism from the ‘pro life’ side than the enemies. (Did anyone notice the language used by the anti lifers Ms. Stan and Mr. Winters, and complain about it?) I have noticed several pro life organizations that agreed with this decision by the fact they have said NOTHING. Again, regardless of what one thinks of Randall Terry, the fact that he can be painted into a corner by the anti lifers, WHO USE THE SAME EXACT TACTICS THAT THEY ACCUSE RANDALL TERRY OF, and get away with it by the silence of our side shows how unprepared we are to fight and win this war.
These same people, who used despicable language in describing Mr. Terry and Mrs. Smith, don’t tolerate what they label as ‘hate’ speech, when accurate criticism is levied against them. Ms. Stan and Mr. Winters are anti lifers and are intolerant bigots. These are true statements, and I for one, will continue to make them. If this makes the pro life side uncomfortable, so be it. WELCOME TO THE WAR. It is messy, bloody and uncomfortable. So is the judgment of God. We need to call these people out on their errors, and not shy away from this task.
What happened at the JP II Cultural Center is a symptom of a much larger problem, and that is of wimpism. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is being hidden under a bushel basket, and in effect, being denied by the same organization that is mandated to spread this Gospel throughout the world. When confronted by the simplest of truths, most of the leadership scrambles and runs away from any sort of confrontation, and tries to placate the other side, by complying with their marching orders. “Let’s all get along, because it is NOT NICE to tell someone they are in error or wrong, it may hurt their feelings”. The Church has rewritten Jesus’ greatest commandment and it is this: “Thou shall not offend anyone, even if it’s the truth”. Wimpism.
This is why many in the pro life movement want to quit, or have given up hope, because the Church and most mainstream pro life organizations do not fight to win, or know how to win. John Paul II made very clear statements pertaining to the right to life, and was clear that it is the number one issue of our time. It is not being treated as such, especially when other ‘social justice’ issues are being taught to have the same moral gravity as legalized child killing, and many in ordained ministry are more than happy to be going along with this error, than to stand up for the truth and be marginalized. Remember, it was Jesus who said “No servant is greater than his master, if they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” John 15:20.
There is a reason our Church used to teach and live by “The Church Militant” moniker. There was a time when the Church used to understand what this meant, and actually abided by it. The Church commanded respect, and it was the politicians and others that looked to the Church for the proper positions on issues and needed their approval. We now have political correctness ruling the day, and it is the Church that is having in essence, pagans telling them how to talk, or not to talk about God, and advocating some bizarre notion that spirituality and one’s faith can and needs to be separated from the way one votes, and what laws to pass.
The Church needs to get itself together and clean its house. The Church needs to get back to its roots and teach and preach the unvarnished truth, and tell the world it is ready to be judged, and that God does not tolerate the shedding of innocent blood, among other matters. Otherwise, God will break into history, and once again, demonstrate truth is eternal, unchanging, and sin needs to be answered for.
The ‘about face’ taken by the JP II Cultural Center in light of the articles written by anti lifers Adele Stan and Michael Winters shows exactly why the Church is losing the pro life war, as well as the war for souls. This is the perfect example of the enemy dictating the terms of the battle, and representatives of the church falling lock step into their marching orders. The anti lifers could not be happier with this quick and easy capitulation to their will.
The decision to cancel Randall Terry, then Missy Smith from their properly scheduled event was a matter of a few hours at the most, and was initiated by the articles written and attempts to get comments from Ms. Gibbs at the JPII Cultural Center. Exactly whom was involved in the decision making process to cancel the weekend program is highly irrelevant, and demonstrates that the Church is not ready to engage in this battle in a way that will move us to victory in ending legalized child killing.
It is amazing how many of us can use the term ‘anti life’ and ‘child killing’ and end up getting more criticism from the ‘pro life’ side than the enemies. (Did anyone notice the language used by the anti lifers Ms. Stan and Mr. Winters, and complain about it?) I have noticed several pro life organizations that agreed with this decision by the fact they have said NOTHING. Again, regardless of what one thinks of Randall Terry, the fact that he can be painted into a corner by the anti lifers, WHO USE THE SAME EXACT TACTICS THAT THEY ACCUSE RANDALL TERRY OF, and get away with it by the silence of our side shows how unprepared we are to fight and win this war.
These same people, who used despicable language in describing Mr. Terry and Mrs. Smith, don’t tolerate what they label as ‘hate’ speech, when accurate criticism is levied against them. Ms. Stan and Mr. Winters are anti lifers and are intolerant bigots. These are true statements, and I for one, will continue to make them. If this makes the pro life side uncomfortable, so be it. WELCOME TO THE WAR. It is messy, bloody and uncomfortable. So is the judgment of God. We need to call these people out on their errors, and not shy away from this task.
What happened at the JP II Cultural Center is a symptom of a much larger problem, and that is of wimpism. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is being hidden under a bushel basket, and in effect, being denied by the same organization that is mandated to spread this Gospel throughout the world. When confronted by the simplest of truths, most of the leadership scrambles and runs away from any sort of confrontation, and tries to placate the other side, by complying with their marching orders. “Let’s all get along, because it is NOT NICE to tell someone they are in error or wrong, it may hurt their feelings”. The Church has rewritten Jesus’ greatest commandment and it is this: “Thou shall not offend anyone, even if it’s the truth”. Wimpism.
This is why many in the pro life movement want to quit, or have given up hope, because the Church and most mainstream pro life organizations do not fight to win, or know how to win. John Paul II made very clear statements pertaining to the right to life, and was clear that it is the number one issue of our time. It is not being treated as such, especially when other ‘social justice’ issues are being taught to have the same moral gravity as legalized child killing, and many in ordained ministry are more than happy to be going along with this error, than to stand up for the truth and be marginalized. Remember, it was Jesus who said “No servant is greater than his master, if they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” John 15:20.
There is a reason our Church used to teach and live by “The Church Militant” moniker. There was a time when the Church used to understand what this meant, and actually abided by it. The Church commanded respect, and it was the politicians and others that looked to the Church for the proper positions on issues and needed their approval. We now have political correctness ruling the day, and it is the Church that is having in essence, pagans telling them how to talk, or not to talk about God, and advocating some bizarre notion that spirituality and one’s faith can and needs to be separated from the way one votes, and what laws to pass.
The Church needs to get itself together and clean its house. The Church needs to get back to its roots and teach and preach the unvarnished truth, and tell the world it is ready to be judged, and that God does not tolerate the shedding of innocent blood, among other matters. Otherwise, God will break into history, and once again, demonstrate truth is eternal, unchanging, and sin needs to be answered for.
Friday, January 8, 2010
"EXTREMISM" AT THE JOHN PAUL II CULTUAL CENTER
George Offerman
""note"" I inadvertently listed the National Catholic Register, an orthodox news paper for the National Catholic Reporter, the very liberal and non Catholic paper, and corrected this.
Adele Stan, Alternet’s Washington bureau Chief, recently published an article chastising the JPII Cultural Center for ‘offering a platform” for pro lifer Randall Terry and Missy Smith of WAKEUP. Ms. Stan, contacted the offices of the JPII Cultural Center and attempted to get a response from, and this is in effect, the conversation.
UPDATE: I called Susan Gibb, the communications director for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., whose archbishop, Donald Wuerl, sits on the executive committee of the John Paul II Cultural Center, for comment on whether he is comfortable with the fact that Randall Terry plans to speak at the institution Wuerl helps to lead.
The conversation was contentious. Gibb said the executive committee is not involved in the day-to-day booking of the center, and she became testy when I asked if the archbishop was comfortable with the idea of Terry speaking at the center. She told me I should call the Cultural Center, which I have, but a Brother Joseph simply referred me back to Missy Smith, the Randall Terry associate who booked the Cultural Center's facilities -- not to anyone on the Center staff who made the space available to Smith's group, Wake Up.
At one point during my conversation with Gibb, when I pressed to get a comment on whether Wuerl judged Terry to be an appropriate guest for the center, Gibb simply repeated her claim that the executive committee is not involved in the Cultural Center's bookings. "I'm sorry if you don't understand that," she said.
This particular conversation, and the way it is reported brings up a variety of issues. At the front end, it would seem that Ms. Stan has little to no knowledge about the Catholic position on abortion, what a Catholic in good standing means and what creed a believer follows versus a non believer.
One would think by reading Ms. Stan’s ‘interrogation’ of the staff at the JP II center, especially Ms. Gibbs, that the idea of standing up for the babies and promoting life is a foreign concept. After all, it was John Paul II, and may we add The Great, who made clear references that the right to life is the most premier and front issue facing the whole church, and needs to be defended to the utmost degree. Ms. Stan, the official Catholic position is the right to life, and the need to protect it. Randall Terry does just that, and it seems you don’t like that too much.
Ms. Stan’s badgering and bullying tactics are exactly what she accuses Randall Terry of, and this is her point in trying to ‘convey’ to the JP II center staff that Randall Terry is not appropriate to speak at the center. I can assure you, Ms. Stan, you definitely are not the appropriate person to decide this, nor do you carry any credible moral or ethical weight in this matter. Any Catholic in good standing cannot support an anti life positions and call themselves Catholic, and regardless of your position, you do not have the moral authority to make that judgment as you make it so abundantly clear you are anti life. You discussing a viable position to Catholics, is like a blind person telling the seeing what color the sky is.
What Ms. Stan does successfully convey in her posting, is how easily the church ‘caves’ on the issues, and how positions such as Ms. Stan’s are not challenged. It is truly a sad testimony of the weak and crippled position the Catholic Church has taken concerning the Right to Life issue, and how they will not stand up for it. Regardless of what one thinks about Randall Terry and his tactics, no one can dispute the fact he gets media attention and has forced the debate front and center. This is the job of the Church, and they have been derelict in their duty to do this. If the church truly understood the nature of the battle, that it is against powers and principalities unseen by the human eye, they would clearly understand that people standing up like Randall Terry, are drawing the wrath of demons and mobilizing the anti life crowd.
Ms. Stan wants to dictate the means in which the Catholic Church operates and what they can and cannot do concerning right to life issues. For someone who makes the claim “Don’t impose your will on us” Ms. Stan seems to have no issues imposing her will on the Church in general and the JP II Center in particular. No contradiction there? Very typical of these liberal thinkers, the use of logic is optional, and they have the air of snobbery and superior positions.
There would have been no need for a rude comeback to Ms. Stan, but regardless of who is speaking and what is going on at a seminar that had been approved by the center, Ms. Stan easily could have been told “We are taking a position advocated by John Paul II and the Catholic Church in general and presenting it to whomever wants to listen. If you believe this is in error, set up your own counter seminar at any planned parenthood, or abortion mill and have any speaker you would like”
The Church needs to get off this defensive, ‘embarrassed that some draw attention to this sensitive issue’ position, and take the lead in this fight, as God has instructed and expects. Since the Church is refusing to do so, people like Randall Terry are taking up the mantle, and yes, it is controversial, as most matters in morals are when dealing with an immoral society. The Church has lost its first love, and is more than happy to comply with the rules of men than God, in order to ‘get along’.
Now, moving onto how the ‘Lukewarm” trash warriors like Randall Terry, here is a real story published in the National Catholic Reporter, that validates the point that supposed pro lifers use harsher language on other pro lifers than the enemy, and simultaneously hold themselves “above the fray” when using the same tactics against the pro lifers as they are condemning.
Randall Terry Strikes Again!
by Michael Sean Winters on Jan. 06, 2010
• NCR Today
Randall Terry is at it again. The anti-abortion extremist has indulged in racist street theater directed at the President and his interview with Archbishop Raymond Burke last year raised eyebrows before eliciting a semi-apology from Burke for his criticism of brother bishops. Now, he is planning to participate in a training session held at the John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. the weekend after the March for Life according to a report at Alternet.org. A spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Washington said that the event was being organized not by Terry but by Missy Smith, who is affiliated with Insurrecta Nex, the renamed version of Terry’s Operation Rescue.
Terry is more than a nuisance. He undermines the credibility of the pro-life movement. In one video he released, he brings the body of an aborted fetus in front of the cameras, reducing a human tragedy to the status of a prop, exploiting the dignity of human life that he purports to champion.
Last year, conservatives, especially extreme pro-life conservatives, cited the USCCB document on “Catholics in Political Life” which said that Church facilities should not be used to host or promote those whose values are antithetical to the Church. Terry’s brand of hatefulness surely meets the criteria. He should not be permitted to use any church facilities, least of all one so prominent as the John Paul II Cultural Center. So far, no one from the John Paul II Center has returned a call asking for clarification.
This “article” would be laughable if it was not so pathetic and sad. If one did not know this story was published in the National Catholic Reporter, they would swear it came directly from NOW, Planned parenthood or any other of the enemies of pro lifers. One can look at the use of the language (emotional) Mr. Winters chooses to use that he has no real substance to his charges, and has to resort to name calling to make whatever point he is trying to make. What does this say about the integrity of the National Catholic Reporter, and its use of the word Catholic in its title if it does not represent the teachings of the Church? And Mr. Winters believes he is qualified to determine who should use what facilities?
It is people like Mr. Winters who are the hate spewing extremists, and somehow, manage to get into organizations that supposedly resemble a Catholic institution and spew drivel disguised as news. Get with the program, Mr. Winters. Decide whether you are Catholic or not and get on with it. Theological College 1986.
""note"" I inadvertently listed the National Catholic Register, an orthodox news paper for the National Catholic Reporter, the very liberal and non Catholic paper, and corrected this.
Adele Stan, Alternet’s Washington bureau Chief, recently published an article chastising the JPII Cultural Center for ‘offering a platform” for pro lifer Randall Terry and Missy Smith of WAKEUP. Ms. Stan, contacted the offices of the JPII Cultural Center and attempted to get a response from, and this is in effect, the conversation.
UPDATE: I called Susan Gibb, the communications director for the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., whose archbishop, Donald Wuerl, sits on the executive committee of the John Paul II Cultural Center, for comment on whether he is comfortable with the fact that Randall Terry plans to speak at the institution Wuerl helps to lead.
The conversation was contentious. Gibb said the executive committee is not involved in the day-to-day booking of the center, and she became testy when I asked if the archbishop was comfortable with the idea of Terry speaking at the center. She told me I should call the Cultural Center, which I have, but a Brother Joseph simply referred me back to Missy Smith, the Randall Terry associate who booked the Cultural Center's facilities -- not to anyone on the Center staff who made the space available to Smith's group, Wake Up.
At one point during my conversation with Gibb, when I pressed to get a comment on whether Wuerl judged Terry to be an appropriate guest for the center, Gibb simply repeated her claim that the executive committee is not involved in the Cultural Center's bookings. "I'm sorry if you don't understand that," she said.
This particular conversation, and the way it is reported brings up a variety of issues. At the front end, it would seem that Ms. Stan has little to no knowledge about the Catholic position on abortion, what a Catholic in good standing means and what creed a believer follows versus a non believer.
One would think by reading Ms. Stan’s ‘interrogation’ of the staff at the JP II center, especially Ms. Gibbs, that the idea of standing up for the babies and promoting life is a foreign concept. After all, it was John Paul II, and may we add The Great, who made clear references that the right to life is the most premier and front issue facing the whole church, and needs to be defended to the utmost degree. Ms. Stan, the official Catholic position is the right to life, and the need to protect it. Randall Terry does just that, and it seems you don’t like that too much.
Ms. Stan’s badgering and bullying tactics are exactly what she accuses Randall Terry of, and this is her point in trying to ‘convey’ to the JP II center staff that Randall Terry is not appropriate to speak at the center. I can assure you, Ms. Stan, you definitely are not the appropriate person to decide this, nor do you carry any credible moral or ethical weight in this matter. Any Catholic in good standing cannot support an anti life positions and call themselves Catholic, and regardless of your position, you do not have the moral authority to make that judgment as you make it so abundantly clear you are anti life. You discussing a viable position to Catholics, is like a blind person telling the seeing what color the sky is.
What Ms. Stan does successfully convey in her posting, is how easily the church ‘caves’ on the issues, and how positions such as Ms. Stan’s are not challenged. It is truly a sad testimony of the weak and crippled position the Catholic Church has taken concerning the Right to Life issue, and how they will not stand up for it. Regardless of what one thinks about Randall Terry and his tactics, no one can dispute the fact he gets media attention and has forced the debate front and center. This is the job of the Church, and they have been derelict in their duty to do this. If the church truly understood the nature of the battle, that it is against powers and principalities unseen by the human eye, they would clearly understand that people standing up like Randall Terry, are drawing the wrath of demons and mobilizing the anti life crowd.
Ms. Stan wants to dictate the means in which the Catholic Church operates and what they can and cannot do concerning right to life issues. For someone who makes the claim “Don’t impose your will on us” Ms. Stan seems to have no issues imposing her will on the Church in general and the JP II Center in particular. No contradiction there? Very typical of these liberal thinkers, the use of logic is optional, and they have the air of snobbery and superior positions.
There would have been no need for a rude comeback to Ms. Stan, but regardless of who is speaking and what is going on at a seminar that had been approved by the center, Ms. Stan easily could have been told “We are taking a position advocated by John Paul II and the Catholic Church in general and presenting it to whomever wants to listen. If you believe this is in error, set up your own counter seminar at any planned parenthood, or abortion mill and have any speaker you would like”
The Church needs to get off this defensive, ‘embarrassed that some draw attention to this sensitive issue’ position, and take the lead in this fight, as God has instructed and expects. Since the Church is refusing to do so, people like Randall Terry are taking up the mantle, and yes, it is controversial, as most matters in morals are when dealing with an immoral society. The Church has lost its first love, and is more than happy to comply with the rules of men than God, in order to ‘get along’.
Now, moving onto how the ‘Lukewarm” trash warriors like Randall Terry, here is a real story published in the National Catholic Reporter, that validates the point that supposed pro lifers use harsher language on other pro lifers than the enemy, and simultaneously hold themselves “above the fray” when using the same tactics against the pro lifers as they are condemning.
Randall Terry Strikes Again!
by Michael Sean Winters on Jan. 06, 2010
• NCR Today
Randall Terry is at it again. The anti-abortion extremist has indulged in racist street theater directed at the President and his interview with Archbishop Raymond Burke last year raised eyebrows before eliciting a semi-apology from Burke for his criticism of brother bishops. Now, he is planning to participate in a training session held at the John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. the weekend after the March for Life according to a report at Alternet.org. A spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Washington said that the event was being organized not by Terry but by Missy Smith, who is affiliated with Insurrecta Nex, the renamed version of Terry’s Operation Rescue.
Terry is more than a nuisance. He undermines the credibility of the pro-life movement. In one video he released, he brings the body of an aborted fetus in front of the cameras, reducing a human tragedy to the status of a prop, exploiting the dignity of human life that he purports to champion.
Last year, conservatives, especially extreme pro-life conservatives, cited the USCCB document on “Catholics in Political Life” which said that Church facilities should not be used to host or promote those whose values are antithetical to the Church. Terry’s brand of hatefulness surely meets the criteria. He should not be permitted to use any church facilities, least of all one so prominent as the John Paul II Cultural Center. So far, no one from the John Paul II Center has returned a call asking for clarification.
This “article” would be laughable if it was not so pathetic and sad. If one did not know this story was published in the National Catholic Reporter, they would swear it came directly from NOW, Planned parenthood or any other of the enemies of pro lifers. One can look at the use of the language (emotional) Mr. Winters chooses to use that he has no real substance to his charges, and has to resort to name calling to make whatever point he is trying to make. What does this say about the integrity of the National Catholic Reporter, and its use of the word Catholic in its title if it does not represent the teachings of the Church? And Mr. Winters believes he is qualified to determine who should use what facilities?
It is people like Mr. Winters who are the hate spewing extremists, and somehow, manage to get into organizations that supposedly resemble a Catholic institution and spew drivel disguised as news. Get with the program, Mr. Winters. Decide whether you are Catholic or not and get on with it. Theological College 1986.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
AN ENORMOUS OPPORTUNITY
George Offerman
Health care continues to be front and center in the current debate throughout the country, and among most pro life groups. There seems to be repercussions for many of the democrats, especially in the Senate, as it appears there are now two prominent Senators choosing to not run for reelection. While the election is some ways off, and much can happen in the mean time, what is the pro life movement going to do with what may be considered a ‘once in a decade’ chance to make an impact?
It seems many of the pro life groups are looking to the Republican Party for their answers. If one looks at the track record for this, it is rather abysmal, and most likely will end up in the same fashion, as the last opportunity, in 1994, when “The Contract for America” was introduced by Rep Gingrich and co. At that time, there was hope that some sane legislation would be passed, but ultimately, they capitulated to Clinton, due to Clinton’s desire to win, and use whatever means necessary to do so.
Ultimately, it was their lack of conviction in believing the platform they ran on, that allowed for the disaster that we are still dealing with. The Republicans had a brief opportunity to do something of substance whit Bush in office, but once again, sold out on their core convictions. The ‘asleep at the wheel’ majority of the American electorate then voted in the current crowd of cronies, and look where we are now.
We really have an opportunity to shape the debate as a movement, but it will take some unprecedented courage, and tactics not normally used to do this. Legalized child killing is front and center as the main obstacle and the first task at hand is to make clear to BOTH PARTIES that passing this bill allowing for federal funding of legalized child killing will result in them losing their jobs. Anything less than that by us will be a SELL OUT. If we don’t do this, then it will only show the current tactics of ‘tolerance, education and being nice’ not only is an abject failure, but actually brings great harm to the cause of ending legalized child killing.
We have had a prime example of this with a small group in Hawaii that protested in many locations that Obama appeared in. This small group received a significant amount of secular press, and received very little in the mainstream pro life media. Their efforts are continuing to make news, but more importantly, tying Obama and legalized child killing together. Efforts like this will make the point to those who openly lie about their positions, get elected and think they get a free pass, to think twice about that strategy. We need to hold these elected officials accountable, and actually follow through with throwing them out of office.
We also need to find and elect representatives that will not compromise, or subscribe to ‘incrementalism’ as a strategy in ending legalized child killing. For too long, the mainstream pro life movement has tied themselves to this losing strategy, and most of the representatives in the Republican party have learned to throw just enough ‘red meat’ to the profilers, to get reelected and continue on in their mediocre efforts at ending legalized child killing. These elected officials need to have the ‘fear of God’ instilled on them, and actually earn the right to represent this cause.
The question is, are we up to this task, or will it be delegated to the large institutional pro life groups, such as National Right to Life, to do our thinking and activities for us? We need to stand up as the Christians God called us to be, and get the job done. If not us, then who, if not now, when?
Health care continues to be front and center in the current debate throughout the country, and among most pro life groups. There seems to be repercussions for many of the democrats, especially in the Senate, as it appears there are now two prominent Senators choosing to not run for reelection. While the election is some ways off, and much can happen in the mean time, what is the pro life movement going to do with what may be considered a ‘once in a decade’ chance to make an impact?
It seems many of the pro life groups are looking to the Republican Party for their answers. If one looks at the track record for this, it is rather abysmal, and most likely will end up in the same fashion, as the last opportunity, in 1994, when “The Contract for America” was introduced by Rep Gingrich and co. At that time, there was hope that some sane legislation would be passed, but ultimately, they capitulated to Clinton, due to Clinton’s desire to win, and use whatever means necessary to do so.
Ultimately, it was their lack of conviction in believing the platform they ran on, that allowed for the disaster that we are still dealing with. The Republicans had a brief opportunity to do something of substance whit Bush in office, but once again, sold out on their core convictions. The ‘asleep at the wheel’ majority of the American electorate then voted in the current crowd of cronies, and look where we are now.
We really have an opportunity to shape the debate as a movement, but it will take some unprecedented courage, and tactics not normally used to do this. Legalized child killing is front and center as the main obstacle and the first task at hand is to make clear to BOTH PARTIES that passing this bill allowing for federal funding of legalized child killing will result in them losing their jobs. Anything less than that by us will be a SELL OUT. If we don’t do this, then it will only show the current tactics of ‘tolerance, education and being nice’ not only is an abject failure, but actually brings great harm to the cause of ending legalized child killing.
We have had a prime example of this with a small group in Hawaii that protested in many locations that Obama appeared in. This small group received a significant amount of secular press, and received very little in the mainstream pro life media. Their efforts are continuing to make news, but more importantly, tying Obama and legalized child killing together. Efforts like this will make the point to those who openly lie about their positions, get elected and think they get a free pass, to think twice about that strategy. We need to hold these elected officials accountable, and actually follow through with throwing them out of office.
We also need to find and elect representatives that will not compromise, or subscribe to ‘incrementalism’ as a strategy in ending legalized child killing. For too long, the mainstream pro life movement has tied themselves to this losing strategy, and most of the representatives in the Republican party have learned to throw just enough ‘red meat’ to the profilers, to get reelected and continue on in their mediocre efforts at ending legalized child killing. These elected officials need to have the ‘fear of God’ instilled on them, and actually earn the right to represent this cause.
The question is, are we up to this task, or will it be delegated to the large institutional pro life groups, such as National Right to Life, to do our thinking and activities for us? We need to stand up as the Christians God called us to be, and get the job done. If not us, then who, if not now, when?
Monday, January 4, 2010
MARCH FOR LIFE CONTEST
Since we already know the mainstream media is going to ‘ice’ this event, we might as well have some fun (hopefully at their expense). In this light, I am creating a contest to show disdain for the mainstream media and all of its lackeys. Since they mock us at every turn, we might as well expose their biases and shed some light of truth their way. So, there will be two categories to win prizes, and I will go over the stipulations in the proceeding paragraphs.
First some comments on the March for Life. First, I applaud Nellie Grey for putting her efforts into this march year after year, and getting the support that she does. I always hope every year, that the march is a springboard for an increase in activities for the rest of the year, but unfortunately it seems to result in most feeling like they did their annual ‘obligation’ and seem to disappear until the next march. This needs to change.
Also, I hope we don’t have some of the ‘sidebar’ stories the mainstream media picks up on, such as last year when a great deal of marchers wore “Obama” paraphernalia and appeared to not see the blatant contradiction in their positions. The mainstream media will be looking for any ridiculous story to focus on and to discredit the march and the cause.
Now, onto the contest. The first category will be “guess the numbers’. The object of this is to get the closest to the spread position between the ‘underestimated’ numbers by the Park Police and the estimates by Nellie Grey’s people. Remember, they round off numbers, so one might like to think of using estimates like on “The price is right”, i.e. (150,001). In the case of a tie, the winner will be determined by the earlier submitted estimate. Only one estimate per person allowed for this category.
The second category is funniest “headline” for the mainstream media’s not covering the march, “The dog ate my microphone”. Think of your greatest line or try to get into the heads of the mainstream ‘free’ press and think of the stupidest idea (Probably close to the truth for them) and send it this way. This is more subjective, and will be determined by me. The ‘laugh’ quotient must be there, and I will post the headlines I receive. One can enter as many ‘funny’ headlines as they can think of.
Prizes. Well, Mr. pro life defender is going to put his ‘money’ where his mouth is, and offering some of his silver bullion, as well as copies of the book Where are Our Shepherds graciously donated by Gregory Thompson. The contest is open at the time of this posting, and will end the day before the march on the 21st. I, obviously, am not eligible to win and will have others validate the winners and awarded prizes.
First Prize: 2 Silver American Eagles, any year, copy of Where are Our Shepherds?
Second Prize: 1 Silver American Eagle, any year, copy of Where are Our Shepherds?
Third Prize: Copy of Where are Our Shepherds
Send Contest entries to: prolifedefender@gmail.com
Under 18 can participate.
Good luck, and have fun.
First some comments on the March for Life. First, I applaud Nellie Grey for putting her efforts into this march year after year, and getting the support that she does. I always hope every year, that the march is a springboard for an increase in activities for the rest of the year, but unfortunately it seems to result in most feeling like they did their annual ‘obligation’ and seem to disappear until the next march. This needs to change.
Also, I hope we don’t have some of the ‘sidebar’ stories the mainstream media picks up on, such as last year when a great deal of marchers wore “Obama” paraphernalia and appeared to not see the blatant contradiction in their positions. The mainstream media will be looking for any ridiculous story to focus on and to discredit the march and the cause.
Now, onto the contest. The first category will be “guess the numbers’. The object of this is to get the closest to the spread position between the ‘underestimated’ numbers by the Park Police and the estimates by Nellie Grey’s people. Remember, they round off numbers, so one might like to think of using estimates like on “The price is right”, i.e. (150,001). In the case of a tie, the winner will be determined by the earlier submitted estimate. Only one estimate per person allowed for this category.
The second category is funniest “headline” for the mainstream media’s not covering the march, “The dog ate my microphone”. Think of your greatest line or try to get into the heads of the mainstream ‘free’ press and think of the stupidest idea (Probably close to the truth for them) and send it this way. This is more subjective, and will be determined by me. The ‘laugh’ quotient must be there, and I will post the headlines I receive. One can enter as many ‘funny’ headlines as they can think of.
Prizes. Well, Mr. pro life defender is going to put his ‘money’ where his mouth is, and offering some of his silver bullion, as well as copies of the book Where are Our Shepherds graciously donated by Gregory Thompson. The contest is open at the time of this posting, and will end the day before the march on the 21st. I, obviously, am not eligible to win and will have others validate the winners and awarded prizes.
First Prize: 2 Silver American Eagles, any year, copy of Where are Our Shepherds?
Second Prize: 1 Silver American Eagle, any year, copy of Where are Our Shepherds?
Third Prize: Copy of Where are Our Shepherds
Send Contest entries to: prolifedefender@gmail.com
Under 18 can participate.
Good luck, and have fun.
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