Wolf Blitzer learns not all Oklahomans are Christian

There are atheists everywhere even in the heartland.

ESPN Chris Broussard is demonized for not celebrating the Jason Collins announcement…don’t we still have free speech?

As part of a larger discussion on ESPN Chris Broussard expressed his Christian viewpoint on the Jason Collins announcement. Broussard said what many traditional Christians believe and that is homosexuality is a sin. Broussard also said that adultry and fornication are also sins, but his opinion is not in line with the Jason Collins parade of praise. Broussard took to Twitter to reassure his followers that his personal point of view will not affect his reporting but in this climate one has to wonder what will be the fate of Broussard. Broussard said “Today on OTL, as part of a larger, wide-ranging discussion on today’s news, I offered my personal opinion as it relates to Christianity, a point of view that I have expressed publicly before. I realize that some people disagree with my opinion and I accept and respect that. As has been the case in the past, my beliefs have not and will not impact my ability to report on the NBA. I believe Jason Collins displayed bravery with his announcement today and I have no objection to him or anyone else playing in the NBA.” ESPN has already issued an apology for Broussard’s Christian stance.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jason-collins-espn-apologizes-chris-448485

Will Lifetime’s Preachers’ Daughter be as bad as The Sisterhood?

Tonight Lifetime will premiere a new reality show, Preachers Daughter. Last month TLC aired a 6 week series, The Sisterhood featuring the lives of pastor’s wives (first ladies). That show was a hot mess, but the ladies were adults, but this new Lifetime series will be looking at the lives of teens and that is a very different story. it starts tonight so the jury is out on whether this will also be a hot mess.

Rated T is for Tolerance?

Watch the clip and share your thoughts.

Why is The Bible a hit?

The mini-series the Bible was the most watched show on cable televsion this week. If people are turned off by God and religion what is the fascination? Share your thoughts.

Texas Public Schools teaching Students that Black People are “Descendants of Ham”

Read the linked story and share your thoughts:

http://www.blackyouthproject.com/2013/01/texas-public-schools-teaching-jews-flawed-black-ham/

Has the Obama Administration become intolerant of Traditional Christian Beliefs?

Pastor Louie Giglio had been asked to give the inauguration benediction, but yesterday he withdrew his name. He did this because he has taught against homosexuality and in this political climate that is a no no. Is being gay friendly and gay accepting a pre-requisite for doing anything at President Obama’s Inauguration? It looks like the answer is yes. President Obama has evolved on the issue of gay marriage and it seems that his evolution should have been adopted by all of his supporters. “Family Research Council President Tony Perkins pointed out that Obama shouldn’t have been surprised in the first place that an evangelical pastor held a biblical view on homosexuality. “This is another example of intolerance from the Obama administration toward those who hold to biblical views on sexuality,” he said in response to Giglio’s withdrawal. “Catholic, Evangelical Protestant, and Orthodox churches all actively proclaim that sexual intimacy within the marriage of one man and one woman is the only biblically-sanctioned human sexual behavior. Are the scores of millions of Americans who affirm these teachings no longer welcome at the inauguration of our president?” The Presidential Inaugural Committee said one of the biggest reasons they asked Giglio to deliver the benediction was because of his leadership in combating human trafficking. Giglio has raised awareness and millions of dollars during Passion conferences to combat modern-day slavery. But his record on compassion was brushed off over a mid-1990s sermon, Perkins lamented. “What is shocking is the intolerance of the Obama team that put such a high priority on forced acceptance of homosexuality that they totally disregard Pastor Giglio’s life work combating human trafficking,” the FRC head commented. “What we are seeing is the inauguration of a new era of religious intolerance in America.”* The Inauguration committee also invited Richard Blanco a gay poet to participate in the ceremony and that announcement was greeted with cheers, but in spite of the work that Giglio has done on human trafficking he is given the gentle nudge off the stage. Is our new tolerance actually a new intolerance? Share your thoughts.

http://global.christianpost.com/news/christians-respond-to-giglios-withdrawal-new-era-of-religious-intolerance-in-america-88068/

No Real First Lady would act like the women on TLC The Sisterhood

Tuesday night I tuned on The Sisterhood and what I saw was a poor man’s version of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. The names were changed but the antics were the same. My husband watched it with me and said count him out. He has laughed with me when I’ve watched the RHOA but he did not find this depiction of so-called Christian women to be entertaining nor humorous. I noticed a number of my Facebook friends shared his disgust. One of them said the church should not be used as a prop. Another friend who was raised in the church said that these women are not representative of true first ladies. It was a hot mess and that is obviously the intent of the show. This show is meant to draw ratings not draw people to Christ. I have attached a link to a very interesting review of the show. Read the link and share your thoughts.

http://blackandmarriedwithkids.com/2013/01/tlcs-the-sisterhood-jesus-didnt-die-for-this/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blackandmarriedwithkids%2FObbg+(Black+and+Married+with+Kids)

Christmas is About Love

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believe on him shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
This is the premise of Christmas. God loves us and he sent his son so that we might be save, but he also gave us freewill so it is our choice to accept or reject the gift. This real spirit of Christmas has almost been lost in the fog of commercialism. The other night I watched the Peanuts Christmas special. It was made in 1965 and even then Charlie Brown was lamenting the over commercialization of Christmas. If that was an issue over 40 years ago then 2012 has truly jumped the shark. We have more, but we still want more. I am not advocating a “no” gift Christmas. I love giving and receiving, but who are we giving presents to? Is it our family of four and no more? I found it interesting that in light of the Newtown tragedy people were sending gifts to the town. So many gifts that the village of Newtown had to tell people to stop sending them, but it is ironic that there are people in every town and every city in need. There are children who would love a teddy bear in every urban city and every small town. Charity begins at home and then it spreads abroad. Ordinary people have the ability to do extraordinary things, but they have to be willing to try. So this year I hope you celebrate the real reason for the season, and I encourage you to spread a little love to all that you encounter today.

Should Churches Pay Taxes?

The question is simple: as churches become more politically involved, should they pay taxes, Yes or No, and why?