George Offerman
8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,"
declares the LORD.
9 "As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:8-9
Mr. Gregg Cunningham of the Center of Bioethical Reform (CBR) has written two blistering commentaries about Randall Terry and his “support and promotion of violence towards abortionists”. In these pieces, Mr. Cunningham takes the liberty of distorting what was actually said and then takes it upon himself to insert terminology that does not exist. To make my point, I will do an exercise at the end of this piece and use the exact liberties and language changes on Mr. Cunningham’s piece as he did with Randall Terry’s statements.
First of all, Mr. Cunningham accuses Mr. Terry of ‘condoning and supporting” Roeders killing of Tiller. Mr. Terry certainly does not. I have read every word of Mr. Terry’s press releases, and the gist of the press releases seemed to revolve around two principles: 1) motive for the killing, and 2) the principle of blood guilt.
The first principle is motive, and it is so tied into American jurisprudence that it is presumes motives are major considerations, as is evidenced by hate laws that now impose stiffer penalties if one can determine motives are raced based, etc. As I have posted on my site, there are many, including scholars, who have defended Roeder’s right to present his defense and motives and have them considered, as is the legal standard of this country. Mr. Terry was one of them, but is the only one that Mr. Cunningham has decided to attack. Mr. Cunningham, by your standards, are all of us who demanded a fair trial for Roeder, guilty of “supporting and condoning murder” of abortionists?
The principle of blood guilt is an edict from God, and not a point of negotiation with mankind. Mr. Terry posed this as a question to be contemplated and his writings posed some ethical and Biblical questions that have value in debating. The questions Mr. Terry was posing would have been commonly posed and contemplated about a century ago, before the modern Christian became “sophisticated” and too smart for God (see quote above from Isaiah). The problem is, as Mr. Cunningham is reflecting, too many moderate and well meaning Christians have little to no tolerance for perspectives outside of their comfort zones, and instead would rather water down the Christian message than contemplate judgment or the scorn of their peers. (Wait until God’s judgment appears)
Mr. Cunningham then goes on to erroneously compare the alleged “support and condoning of murdering abortionists” to animal rights and tree huggers committing violence and potentially killing those who don’t support their views. Well, Mr. Cunningham, they already do violence, and it was going on way before Roeder did what he did. Also, Mr. Cunningham, did it ever dawn on you that the CAUSE OF ALL VIOLENCE is the taking of the most innocent of lives? And Mr. Cunningham, what is your personal liability in all of this, since you see yourself as one of the mainstream pro lifers, who has and is going along with the ‘company’ line, and we still have this curse upon us. What have you and the mainstream pro life movement done to end this? Help elect Scott Brown?
You truly give Mr. Terry almost deity status by laying the blame of the potential for increases in violence on him, while simultaneously stating he is marginalized, isolated and a fool. You can’t have it both ways.
It also seems, Mr. Cunningham, that you are painfully unaware that over the past 37 years, homicide, violence against women in every way, child abuse, sexual crimes, the pandemic of substance abuse, the homosexual agenda and advances have all taken root since Roe v. Wade, now do you think there are any spiritual connections to these? Did Randall Terry cause all of this?
It never ceases to amaze me how people like Mr. Cunningham ca represent himself as a Christian, and quote scripture on his behalf to make whatever bizarre point he is trying to make, while bludgeoning another with extremely harsh rhetoric, that he is not willing to use on the enemy. Mr. Cunningham then hides behind the Christian moniker and justifies his poor behavior by then stating how he will ‘pray’ for Mr. Terry and his conversion. Actually, Mr. Cunningham, I will pray for YOUR CONVERSION as you need to demonstrate the behavior you are expecting (demanding) others to follow.
Now, we will look at some of Mr. Cunningham’s ‘double speak” Below is a partial copy of Mr. Cunningham’s post dated February 2, 2010. Link to full post:
http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/353912936.html
“You have every right to bring discredit upon yourself and the organization you represent. But when your self-promotional excesses discredit the entire pro-life movement with reckless theatrics, it would be irresponsible for the rest of us to signal indifference, or worse, agreement, by our collective silence.
There is much more I could say but to the extent that one believer can properly exempt another from the prohibition against lawsuits found in 1 Corinthians 6:1- 8, I do so with this rebuttal. Sue me.
I am more than willing to submit for judicial review my conclusions concerning your outrageous remarks. But in the mean time, be assured that many people are praying that you will abandon the erratic, destructive extremes toward which you seem increasingly inclined.
You greatly underestimate the injury caused by ill- considered remarks which encourage further violence on both sides of this volatile issue. You say "the sky is not falling" but it fell indeed on CBR volunteer James Pullion when he was murdered by an abortion rights extremist whose defenders will attempt to make his trial about the public display of abortion photos in the same manner you tried to make Scott Roeder's trial about abortion. It is clear that you don't begin to understand the forces you are unleashing here. “
Gregg Cunningham
The Center For Bio-Ethical Reform
www.abortionNO.org cbr@cbrinfo.org949-206- 0600
Mr. Cunningham has taken the liberty (and falsely so) of Mr. Terry’s statements about not condoning or condemning Roeder’s actions as “condoning”. No, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Terry was clearly making the point that Roeder should get a fair trial and have the ability to openly discuss his motive, and have a jury of peers determine the outcome which is normative in American jurisprudence. It is unfortunate that you ignored this and twisted it around or in your own words: You are either being intentionally deceptive or wildly negligent.
Concerning the point of the child killers position of using the graphic signs as a reason for killing (murdering) Mr. Pouillon, the pro life side is already doing this, in droves. In fact, I have seen multiple pro life sites and organizations making statements that Mr. pouillon is the first ‘martyr’ in the cause, thus making a direct link of his death to his activities of showing graphic signs. So of course the other side is going to use this in their defense, but there are potentially two critical differences: 1) Pouillon never murdered anyone, and 2) the biased society and media may very well allow or demand this defense to stand, unlike Roeder. And you know what, Mr. Cunningham; jurisprudence mandates that this individual receive his day in court, no matter how repulsive it may be.
Mr. Cunningham then goes on to make statements pertaining to the need to speak up when the reputation and credibility of the pro life movement is at stake. Mr. Cunningham seems to have no problem making his case that Mr. Terry is unhealthy, reckless, self promoting and excessive, but Mr. Cunningham is totally blinded to his own biases. What do I mean? Well if we follow Mr. Cunningham’s logic to its conclusion, we could say that he, along with the mainstream pro life movement is actually pro abortion, due to the fact that they openly supported Scott Brown, lead by Right to Life of Massachusetts, and all the other proponents of the ‘Great Scott” movement when they knew that Mr. Brown is a proponent of Roe V.Wade. By not ‘Condemning” Mr. Scott’s position, they have “condoned” it, and according to Mr. Cunningham’s logic, now support this position.
Mr. Cunningham has also been clear on the need to speak up if the ‘entire pro life movement is discredited’, and did so with Randall Terry. However, it is noted that Mr. Cunningham has stayed silent on the Brown position and victory, and would have to conclude by his silence on this matter, that Mr. Cunningham does not see this as a discredit to the whole pro life movement and thus signals his tacit approval of this election and position by Scott Brown.
Congratulations! Mr. Cunningham and the mainstream pro life organizations: you are all now pro death and pro abortion!
This idea of incrementalism is a doctrine straight from the pits of hell, but is embraced by the mainstream pro life movement. Where in scripture does God mandate or even allude to incremental obedience to his laws? Who or what gives the right to any human being to determine what policies to follow, when the price of following them is sacrificing babies? The election of Scott Brown is incrementalism, and it is a concession of babies’ lives for the idea that we cannot win. If you believe in what the Bible says, we know we have truth on our side, and it is not to be toyed with, and needs to be set forth by our side, and not hidden from, like it is some dreaded disease.
Again, God’s thoughts are not ours, and it is man’s wisdom that states “we must go gradually” and not rock the boat. This doctrine from hell will bear its fruits, and only then, will we see that it is people like Mr. Cunningham and many in the mainstream pro life movement that have actually marginalized and misaligned others by their faulty logic and double speak. I would rather follow the ‘misguided and extreme” antics of Randall Terry than the pompous, disingenuous and prideful stance taken by Mr. Cunningham and much of the mainstream pro life movement who embrace contradictory and unbiblical positions, on my worst day. We all will be in front of God’s judgment seat some day, and it is his distain I fear, not those who cannot even see the war we are in and then condemns anyone who does not agree with their narrow views.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
PRIORITIES
George Offerman
I am rather dismayed that the newly elected Senator from Massachusetts, Scott Brown, is a proponent of Roe V. Wade. On the surface, it is good that hell care may very well go down in flames, but it shows that the majority of the pressure put on the democrats, and the most influential constituency is mad up of those that are looking at taxes and big government as the major source of problems, and not the number one issue of preserving all life and protecting the unborn. What a shame.
It is more imperative that the pro life movement becomes more relevant, and step up to the plate to get its job done. Legalized child killing is above and beyond the most relevant issue our nation faces, yet it is relegated to back room status, and does not get much attention from the Republican Party, other than lip service around election time.
If we as Christians truly take a Theo centric view of the world, we have to do something about this. It cannot be treated as an inconvenience and avoided at all costs in order to ‘keep the peace’. If people, including Christians, find it more important to vote for the wallet instead of for life, it will be very clear where God will intervene next. I, as well as many others, have been stating that the economic concerns are the greatest impediments to the majority of people truly getting involved in this fight, and if money becomes the new god, then the Living God will eventually let this false god have its day. And will it be ugly, especially when it goes to its intrinsic value: zero.
The march for life takes place tomorrow, and it will be seen as to what effect we will have on anyone in the government and society. There are many ‘undercurrents’ that will be at play tomorrow, and one is Fr. Jenkins appearing (for the first time) and demonstrating some hypocritical stances, such as trying to peddle his snake oil, that once drunk, will make him look pro life. There are many who wish he would stay in South Bend, and not cause any more dissention than what he already did. Evidently, it is more important for Fr. Jenkins to feed his ego, than deal with the realization that he is a polarizing individual that claims to be an ordained priest in good standing in the Catholic Church.
There will also be Bishops present on the stage, that will give flowery, and possibly some tough speeches, but will not follow through on what they themselves will call out believers to do. They will mock the faith, and justify their betrayal of their vows to carry out the gospel of Jesus Christ, and serve the Body of Christ to child killers who have blood on their hands.
There will be those that praise the recent elections, and state how this has changed the pro life movement, without looking at the fact the motivation for change had to do more with economic reasons than principles, like the sanctity of life and real belief in God and his justice. Much lip service will be paid to this, and there will be a lot of feel good statements made, but most will go back to their lives afterwards, and not do much until next year.
There will then be the counter protestors who will garner much media and a great deal of attention. Their tired and contradictory arguments will be given the same moral gravity as the word of God, and will be promoted by the mainstream media as the ‘enlightened and sophisticated’ positions. This will be what the mainstream media pushes, and this will be the impression that the uninformed masses will get. We need to do something about this and create a firestorm tomorrow that will garner the right attention.
I am rather dismayed that the newly elected Senator from Massachusetts, Scott Brown, is a proponent of Roe V. Wade. On the surface, it is good that hell care may very well go down in flames, but it shows that the majority of the pressure put on the democrats, and the most influential constituency is mad up of those that are looking at taxes and big government as the major source of problems, and not the number one issue of preserving all life and protecting the unborn. What a shame.
It is more imperative that the pro life movement becomes more relevant, and step up to the plate to get its job done. Legalized child killing is above and beyond the most relevant issue our nation faces, yet it is relegated to back room status, and does not get much attention from the Republican Party, other than lip service around election time.
If we as Christians truly take a Theo centric view of the world, we have to do something about this. It cannot be treated as an inconvenience and avoided at all costs in order to ‘keep the peace’. If people, including Christians, find it more important to vote for the wallet instead of for life, it will be very clear where God will intervene next. I, as well as many others, have been stating that the economic concerns are the greatest impediments to the majority of people truly getting involved in this fight, and if money becomes the new god, then the Living God will eventually let this false god have its day. And will it be ugly, especially when it goes to its intrinsic value: zero.
The march for life takes place tomorrow, and it will be seen as to what effect we will have on anyone in the government and society. There are many ‘undercurrents’ that will be at play tomorrow, and one is Fr. Jenkins appearing (for the first time) and demonstrating some hypocritical stances, such as trying to peddle his snake oil, that once drunk, will make him look pro life. There are many who wish he would stay in South Bend, and not cause any more dissention than what he already did. Evidently, it is more important for Fr. Jenkins to feed his ego, than deal with the realization that he is a polarizing individual that claims to be an ordained priest in good standing in the Catholic Church.
There will also be Bishops present on the stage, that will give flowery, and possibly some tough speeches, but will not follow through on what they themselves will call out believers to do. They will mock the faith, and justify their betrayal of their vows to carry out the gospel of Jesus Christ, and serve the Body of Christ to child killers who have blood on their hands.
There will be those that praise the recent elections, and state how this has changed the pro life movement, without looking at the fact the motivation for change had to do more with economic reasons than principles, like the sanctity of life and real belief in God and his justice. Much lip service will be paid to this, and there will be a lot of feel good statements made, but most will go back to their lives afterwards, and not do much until next year.
There will then be the counter protestors who will garner much media and a great deal of attention. Their tired and contradictory arguments will be given the same moral gravity as the word of God, and will be promoted by the mainstream media as the ‘enlightened and sophisticated’ positions. This will be what the mainstream media pushes, and this will be the impression that the uninformed masses will get. We need to do something about this and create a firestorm tomorrow that will garner the right attention.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
MIRACLE IN MASSACHUSETTES
George Offerman
Now that it is official that Scott Brown won the election, we can look at this turn of events at least as an inspired event, if not truly a miracle. As late as last week, the most optimistic pundit was talking about a Brown loss, but strong showing, that will shake up the political establishment. I don’t think anyone really believed Mr. Brown was going to pull this off, given the history of Massachusetts electing very liberal Senators and Congressmen. Well, heaven may have had a very different view of things, and hearts were stirred to do the right thing.
Now, it is time to capitalize on this victory. It is time to take the offensive and begin to set the agenda and fight against the liberals. We need to act as if we have the truth on our side, because we do. We need to begin to hold the other elected officials throughout this nation accountable for their behaviors and voting records, and get rid of the pretenders and liars. It is time to set a national agenda, unify our side and get candidates willing to do whatever it takes to turn the tide of liberalism and get back to God given common sense government.
It ought to start with Senators like Lindsay Graham who made outrageous statements in his supporting Sotomayor for the Supreme Court. If one remembers, Senator Graham spoke about the ‘new republican’ and how the need to be in the middle is more important than ever. This is a huge change for the supposed pro life Senator, and demonstrates that the side that most have come to believe having championed the pro life cause have actually abandoned the cause for political expediency.
If we can have a miracle in Massachusetts, why not miracles in other places? Why is it that our side wants to settle once the crisis is past? Is it not becoming very obvious that the pro life movement is being played by many, if not most of the politicians? It is so important that those claiming to be pro life actually work to end legalized child killing in a consistent fashion, and take the punches they are elected to do. We, as a movement must hold them to this standard, and be willing to replace them if they don’t.
In the meantime, it is worth celebrating that the possibility of this hell care plan going down in flames as it deserves. It does demonstrate that God’s Grace still abounds and He will intervene when the motives and actions are in alignment. This election took it to the liberal establishment, and they now have to reconsider where they are taking this country. Obama is now forced to deal with this, and it is very possible that if hell care goes to the end it deserves, Obama will be seen in the future as someone who ultimately could not get the job done, and his party will have to look for true leadership elsewhere.
Much good can come out of this, but the window of opportunity will be open for a very brief moment. This is the day in which we must act, and act with courage and conviction, like most of our enemies do. It can start with the pro lifers and the tea party people getting a clear and concise agenda and using this week as a launch point to convince those in power that their jobs and careers are on the line. We have their attention now, and the right forces are running scared. The light has been shined onto the enemy’s camp, and they have been found bankrupt, morally, ethically, and fiscally.
Let us continue to call on the name of our Lord and Savior, and labor in the light. We have the truth on our side, and for the first time in quite a while, several forces are converging on our side that can create a huge opening in this battle. We need to jump in.
Now that it is official that Scott Brown won the election, we can look at this turn of events at least as an inspired event, if not truly a miracle. As late as last week, the most optimistic pundit was talking about a Brown loss, but strong showing, that will shake up the political establishment. I don’t think anyone really believed Mr. Brown was going to pull this off, given the history of Massachusetts electing very liberal Senators and Congressmen. Well, heaven may have had a very different view of things, and hearts were stirred to do the right thing.
Now, it is time to capitalize on this victory. It is time to take the offensive and begin to set the agenda and fight against the liberals. We need to act as if we have the truth on our side, because we do. We need to begin to hold the other elected officials throughout this nation accountable for their behaviors and voting records, and get rid of the pretenders and liars. It is time to set a national agenda, unify our side and get candidates willing to do whatever it takes to turn the tide of liberalism and get back to God given common sense government.
It ought to start with Senators like Lindsay Graham who made outrageous statements in his supporting Sotomayor for the Supreme Court. If one remembers, Senator Graham spoke about the ‘new republican’ and how the need to be in the middle is more important than ever. This is a huge change for the supposed pro life Senator, and demonstrates that the side that most have come to believe having championed the pro life cause have actually abandoned the cause for political expediency.
If we can have a miracle in Massachusetts, why not miracles in other places? Why is it that our side wants to settle once the crisis is past? Is it not becoming very obvious that the pro life movement is being played by many, if not most of the politicians? It is so important that those claiming to be pro life actually work to end legalized child killing in a consistent fashion, and take the punches they are elected to do. We, as a movement must hold them to this standard, and be willing to replace them if they don’t.
In the meantime, it is worth celebrating that the possibility of this hell care plan going down in flames as it deserves. It does demonstrate that God’s Grace still abounds and He will intervene when the motives and actions are in alignment. This election took it to the liberal establishment, and they now have to reconsider where they are taking this country. Obama is now forced to deal with this, and it is very possible that if hell care goes to the end it deserves, Obama will be seen in the future as someone who ultimately could not get the job done, and his party will have to look for true leadership elsewhere.
Much good can come out of this, but the window of opportunity will be open for a very brief moment. This is the day in which we must act, and act with courage and conviction, like most of our enemies do. It can start with the pro lifers and the tea party people getting a clear and concise agenda and using this week as a launch point to convince those in power that their jobs and careers are on the line. We have their attention now, and the right forces are running scared. The light has been shined onto the enemy’s camp, and they have been found bankrupt, morally, ethically, and fiscally.
Let us continue to call on the name of our Lord and Savior, and labor in the light. We have the truth on our side, and for the first time in quite a while, several forces are converging on our side that can create a huge opening in this battle. We need to jump in.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
WILL WE DODGE A BULLET?
WILL WE DODGE A BULLET?
George Offerman
If Scott Brown actually wins the special election today, it may usher in one of the greatest comebacks/miracles in modern political history. This story is so out of the ordinary, that one must wonder whether it has supernatural causes to it. There have definitely been many prayers for this election and a positive outcome, and there is actually some hope that our side will have a significant win with this.
However, with that being said, the pro life and Christian side of this spiritual war needs to do some real soul searching and gut checking. For instance, why is it that our side needs to be forced ‘to the wall’ in order to get charged up and act? And how many times will we get away with this before it catches up? After all, this battle is not won yet, but looking very hopeful.
Mr. Scott has promised to vote against the hell care bill, and we have to take him at his word that he will follow through with this. Now, how many times have we heard this line from a prospective candidate only to be betrayed in the end? Definitely, it is time to hold Mr. Scott’s feet to the fire if he prevails, and it is also time to clean house overall, and get some elected officials in office that actually own a backbone.
Hell care going down in flames very well may portend Obama’s presidency following suit. This could not be a better outcome, and would signal to Obama and his minions that he and the money powers do not have total control over this nation just yet, and to expect some resistance to his wanting to instill his broad socialistic, anti God and tyrannical agenda.
We, as Christians and the electorate, must take this opportunity, if given, God willing, and not squander it. There is much to do, and with this week being the Right to Life March, and having many if not most of the major players in the movement present in Washington, D.C., have an extremely great opportunity to take to the offense, in the words of a famous politician, and make some changes we can believe in.
We just celebrated a holiday, for possibly one of the greatest “civil disobedience” advocates of all time. I don’t believe for a minute that MLK would have sat back if he had a small victory in Birmingham and thought the work was done. MLK understood the need to go in for the kill once he understood that the segregationists were on the run MLK knew how to be on the offensive, and actually castigated the moderate for advocating peace at a steep price, instead of causing the social tension necessary for real change to take place.
Are we going to follow in the steps of MLK and take advantage of this God given opportunity, or once again, dodge this bullet and rest on our laurels until the next crisis? If we are to stay relevant and get the job done, we must focus on the pro life issues like we never have before, and truly mobilize the troops to get this job done.
George Offerman
If Scott Brown actually wins the special election today, it may usher in one of the greatest comebacks/miracles in modern political history. This story is so out of the ordinary, that one must wonder whether it has supernatural causes to it. There have definitely been many prayers for this election and a positive outcome, and there is actually some hope that our side will have a significant win with this.
However, with that being said, the pro life and Christian side of this spiritual war needs to do some real soul searching and gut checking. For instance, why is it that our side needs to be forced ‘to the wall’ in order to get charged up and act? And how many times will we get away with this before it catches up? After all, this battle is not won yet, but looking very hopeful.
Mr. Scott has promised to vote against the hell care bill, and we have to take him at his word that he will follow through with this. Now, how many times have we heard this line from a prospective candidate only to be betrayed in the end? Definitely, it is time to hold Mr. Scott’s feet to the fire if he prevails, and it is also time to clean house overall, and get some elected officials in office that actually own a backbone.
Hell care going down in flames very well may portend Obama’s presidency following suit. This could not be a better outcome, and would signal to Obama and his minions that he and the money powers do not have total control over this nation just yet, and to expect some resistance to his wanting to instill his broad socialistic, anti God and tyrannical agenda.
We, as Christians and the electorate, must take this opportunity, if given, God willing, and not squander it. There is much to do, and with this week being the Right to Life March, and having many if not most of the major players in the movement present in Washington, D.C., have an extremely great opportunity to take to the offense, in the words of a famous politician, and make some changes we can believe in.
We just celebrated a holiday, for possibly one of the greatest “civil disobedience” advocates of all time. I don’t believe for a minute that MLK would have sat back if he had a small victory in Birmingham and thought the work was done. MLK understood the need to go in for the kill once he understood that the segregationists were on the run MLK knew how to be on the offensive, and actually castigated the moderate for advocating peace at a steep price, instead of causing the social tension necessary for real change to take place.
Are we going to follow in the steps of MLK and take advantage of this God given opportunity, or once again, dodge this bullet and rest on our laurels until the next crisis? If we are to stay relevant and get the job done, we must focus on the pro life issues like we never have before, and truly mobilize the troops to get this job done.
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