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- Gapeseed, on 04/28/2008, -6/+26For the FCC, a practical means of chipping away at First Amendment rights.
- GWBARNHOUSE, on 04/28/2008, -3/+23This is how rights are taken away. First the program is made to seem harmless. Then as much change as possible is done under the radar. Whamo, it is then law.
- Kaffir, on 04/28/2008, -2/+21huh???????? What does this have to do with the topic of new FCC rules?
Sorry, I don't get it... Please explain? - Wesen, on 04/28/2008, -1/+17Isn't it amazing that the Gospel was for the Jews first then the Gentiles... the Fig Tree and the Vine? We owe the Jewish people a debt of gratitude. Somebody had better tell Cap that if he wants to live under the Law he had better keep all of it all the time in order to fulfill its requirement. This Legislation is the death of the free market and life for the Nanny State. Some people like snuggling up to the teats of the pig that they think represents our Democracy.
- STAX242, on 04/28/2008, -0/+11The attempt of the FCC to impose new rules and regulations for their agenda in promoting "political correctness", "cultural diversity"and not to mention a way to either implement these new rules/regulations under the standards of the "fairness doctrine" or WORSE a new definition of "hate crimes" will NOT wash! This is indeed a underhanded approach or more like an underhanded tactic to not only control the masses, to expedite liberal agenda, but to use as a "political" testing mechanism to see if the "chipping/erosion of Freedom of Speech/Bill of Rights! What these elitists don't know is that there are many Christian Legal Firms who arena NOT afraid to take Goliath down through a day in court or the Supreme Court! The old saying still applies, The only way evil can win is if good people do NOTHING. And I for one, do NOT believe that the myriad Christian Defense Funds will even allow the FCC to trample/erode/control the First Amendment's freedom of speech for those who do not bend to political correctness, atheistic agenda, or New World Agenda! The Bill of Rights is there for all Americans and NOT to be pushed aside or purposely "ignored" or trampled on by any one of our governmental agencies!
- inactive, on 04/28/2008, -1/+12Or, like someone else(s), visits boards inhabited by believers and posts almost the same msg over & over.
- Nannybell, on 04/28/2008, -4/+14Is this the Fairness Doctrine reincarnated? Democrats have been talking lately about wanting to bring it back because of all the conservative talk radio. They liked it better back in the day when the truth about their shenanigans wasn't exposed on the radio every day.
Give the FCC your opinion, and then call your Senators and Representative as well, pronto, as in *today* ! - inactive, on 04/28/2008, -1/+11Inch by inch, day by day, the socialists are taking over. Their counterparts, the commies, won't be far behind. Sleep on, America.
- Becca4RonPaul, on 04/29/2008, -0/+10Unless you hold to a somewhat antiquated understanding of what it means to be a "democrat." I've met some Christians like that. But I agree with greenbk that a lot of Christians are naively committed to the Republican Party, which is deliberately demolishing our freedoms, just from a different angle than the liberals. NEW PARTY???!!! PLEASE!!!
- inactive, on 04/28/2008, -1/+10Now we can have all day Mexican radio so we won't be racists.
- kemojr, on 04/28/2008, -0/+9Just a sneaky way of undermining freedom of speech. Stuff like this should have to go through Congress. No branch of the government should be able to arbitrarily implement such a devious rule.
- TYRONEBR549, on 04/28/2008, -0/+8Call your congressman today. I am.
- these3remain, on 04/28/2008, -1/+9"then the real Christians will have to resort to the reading of there Personal Bibles and sharing Christ outside of the constraints of the Media." The "real" Christians already do; but there is still no reason for government interference with radio programming other than to continue to erode freedom of speech in this country. Obviously , God's Word will be proclaimed regardless of what the FCC does - but for many believers who are homebound and for those who listen to broadcasts overseas via ham radio, etc. this is a means to hear God's Word.
- these3remain, on 04/28/2008, -4/+12And your point of taking these verses out of context is?
- mak747, on 04/28/2008, -1/+9Down the slippery slope we go. And we still have people that think the internet is safe from government regs?
Trust me, Christian radio isn't the only target here. Talk radio will be next. - 10QGZus, on 04/28/2008, -3/+10Here we go...........Christian radio, then it will be the church itself, and pastor's won't be able to teach the word of God without threat of government intervention because they might "offend" someone.
In World War II, we fought against injustice and the strangulation of the Nazi regime. We fought against Hitler and his tyrants who tried to take away the basic freedoms of Europeans. We fought to liberate those in concentration camps, who were imprisoned because of their race and/or religion.
Now, America is becoming just like Nazi Germany. We have the "thought police" that is making sure no one is ever offended at any time. The government is infiltrating the privacy of homes. The government is stifling free speech, especially in the area of Christianity. The US is becoming the very society we fought against 60 years ago.
God help us. - avaugha4, on 04/30/2008, -1/+8Not all Christians are, but the 'Conservative Values' movement is a Christian one, and something exclusively catered to by the Republican party.
- fwelch, on 04/28/2008, -2/+9 by Kaffir 15 minutes ago
huh???????? What does this have to do with the topic of new FCC rules?
Sorry, I don't get it... Please explain?
Kaffir,
The problem with captric is that I think he/she read to much into the FCC rules topic that it got away from him/her. Or maybe smoking a little of the good weed - these3remain, on 04/28/2008, -1/+7Where do you live? We have all day Mexican radio already.
- animalwheeler, on 04/28/2008, -0/+6I have done so as well. Hopefully all who read this article do.
- vbullinger, on 04/28/2008, -2/+8So... Christian radio should be silenced because you disagree with it?
I disagree with Al Jazeera, but they should be allowed to remain on the air. Same goes for Faux "News" as well. - greenbk, on 05/01/2008, -1/+7>>>Falsely accusing this woman's husband of advocating violence against homosexuality
That's not even remotely what avaugha4 said.
Read it again before you start accusing people of things yourself.
He said:
"teaching all of what the bible says about homosexuality and advocating the policies exhibited in the bible should have resulted in him being thrown in jail"
He was clearly speaking in hypothetical terms. Obviously, I am guessing, the pastor did NOT actually call for homosexuals to be stoned to death or violence against homosexuals. But if he did do either, then yes, he should have been put in jail. - camelseye, on 04/30/2008, -1/+7Becca4-- thanks for your comment. In order to be better "salt" I will consider adjusting my rhetoric. The reason I came out strongly against man's theological model called the Trinity is because I see the great problem it has caused when speaking with followers of Judaism. Often, their main argument against Christianity is based on Christianity's Trinity. They equate worship of Christ with idolatry--since there is one God. Pointing out the appearances of Christ (God in the flesh--He is still one God) in the OT times has been my best defense, but the whole concept of the Trinity causes immediate rejection of Christianity and my own messianic faith which is based on Christ/Yeshua. I've often heard, "You worship a three-headed monster."
- Becca4RonPaul, on 04/29/2008, -1/+6I'd love to get into that one with you (assuming your speaking about the trinity). Question, why is "The Angel of the LORD" throughout the Tenach EQUATED with God Himself? (i.e., burning bush account, "The angel of the LORD appeared to Moses . . . and the LORD said to him....") This usage is found throughout the Tenach. The Angel of the LORD is said to be the LORD. Also, the Isaiah 7 prophecy about the Messiah which lists his titles hails him "Almighty God" and "Father of Eternity"? And who is the Holy Spirit, who indwells the righteous in the Tenach?
- greenbk, on 04/29/2008, -2/+7>>>because you don't like it, Christians shouldn't follow the edicts of the Living God?
Did I say that? Re-read and this time don't put words in my mouth please.
>>>If they are in fact CHRISTIAN, shouldn't they be teaching "homosexuality" is wrong?
They can teach whatever they want, but don't expect everyone to agree with your "morals" especially when those "morals" lead to degrading treatment of a fellow human being. It is, after all, the demonization of Jews that lead to the Spanish Inquisition and the Holocaust. So, point being, in my opinion it is FINE to disagree with someone's morals or practices, but when you begin to preach hatred towards that moral or practice the message of Jesus Christ is lost and everyone suffers. - Darel99, on 04/28/2008, -1/+6This issue should have been presented weeks ago.... Why present it at the last moment? do a self study and visit the ADL website and determine if you can link the ADL to this recent FCC change? THe supporters of the Talmud seek to undermine our Christian faith and we must resit. take action and call your cogressman/senator and voice your concerns.
- inactive, on 04/28/2008, -1/+6If this goes into effect the pirate radio stations will make a big comeback!
- Nannybell, on 04/30/2008, -2/+7I would do no such thing as what you suggest. What I would like is for you to behave as the Bible says a Christian should -- i.e., to speak with grace at all times. It says no foul communication should come out of our mouths. It says we should contain our temper. It says we are Christ's ambassadors on earth and that everything we say and do reflects on Him. I urge you to pray about that and consider whether you need to clean up your act just a bit.
- Becca4RonPaul, on 04/29/2008, -0/+5I say to you, please stop stereotyping Christians. I am adamantly opposed to the war in Iraq, and I'm sure if you and I could sit down and talk we'd agree on a LOT of things. I believe there are just wars that need to be fought--but this is not one of them, and we as a country have lost touch with the whole concept as it has been stretched beyond all recognition.
BOTH parties are caught up in disgusting partisan politics.
I just noticed you have an awful lot to say on this post . . . . let me catch up. - avaugha4, on 04/30/2008, -2/+6By the way, teaching all of what the bible says about homosexuality and advocating the policies exhibited in the bible should have resulted in him being thrown in jail. Advocating that kind of violence is sickening, and I hope he never works as a pastor again, corrupting good people in such a way. I really hope you weren't referring to stoning, but I think that you were, as that is the only thing that would elicit that type of response.
- greenbk, on 05/02/2008, -1/+5>>>Certainly Christ wants us to love others.
YAYYYYY! The first person to admit so all week. I agree!!! :)
>>>but according to the man you greatly admire Pope Benedict and the previous pope John Paul, they believe that Homosexuality is a sin. Do you believe that your church has been wrong for 2000 years.
I don't greatly admire either Pope, but I do admire the fact that they have condemned the Iraq War and have questioned the theory of Just War. I do not belong to the Catholic Church. I do not believe that homosexuality is a sin.
>>>As someone married to a Native American woman I found your comments, "If your predecessors had lived through such inhumane treatment, they would be bitter, to be idiotic.
I was speaking specifically about homosexuals and I apologize if my words offended you in any way. Homosexuals have been treated inhumanely for hundreds of years, fact. But there is just about no population on the face of this Earth for whom I hold a higher respect that Native American people. I have been to reservations -- Oglala Sioux, I have been to Wounded Knee, South Dakota and all through that reservation. In fact it is a trivial and minor token, but I have a dream catcher right in front of me as we speak from one of the people there at Wounded Knee that I got 7 years ago. I know it is trivial, but it is symbolic to me of the suffering of native peoples all around the world. Funny coincidence too, the guy I got it from (named Jerry) was shocked to learn that my name is Ethan, he has a nephew with the same name. I love that story and think about my trip through SD and to Wounded Knee regularly.
>>>How dare you liberal twirp try to associate this sin with the genocide committed against my children's forefathers.
I didn't do that, you did. And I'm sure you know that Native American people are still bitter for their disgusting genocidal treatment at the hands of White Americans. Thus, I was correct. People who have been downtrodden for centuries deserve our forgiveness, love, and respect whether we participated in their treatment or not.
I, too, have a deep personal connection to genocide of my forbears. - avaugha4, on 05/05/2008, -0/+4And a side note about your shots at my moral character: I do not tolerate anyone who advocates violence. As I said in my post, I hope that is not what the OP was referring to, but IF IT IS they should be thrown in jail as a compassionate service to the rest of mankind.
- these3remain, on 04/28/2008, -5/+9"GOOD... Less Talk, More Rock!!" That's doubtful. There will be just as much Talk, only it will be further regulated by the government. You don't have to listen to stations that disagree with your worldview - but they should be free to broadcast whatever they want. I don't have to listen to AirAmerica - but they are free to say whatever they want. It's just one of those things you just don't get, do you?
- avaugha4, on 05/05/2008, -0/+4Why do you do good then?
- Becca4RonPaul, on 04/29/2008, -0/+4PS, Greenbk: Just because we differ in our beliefs and we DO believe that there is Truth, doesn't mean that we do not want to live peaceably with others who don't share our convictions. The apostle Paul admonished Christian believers to "Live at peace with all men as much as it is in your power." Jesus told his disciples to de-escalate violent situations, not start them. The essence of true tolerance is not the absence of disagreement; it is the maintenance of patience and charity towards those with whom you disagree. The answer is not to force everyone to think alike (e.g. "It is arrogant to believe that there is Truth and that you know it, so you must be a relativist like us"), but to patiently tolerate and dialogue with (not seek to oppress or silence) those you disagree with.
- greenbk, on 05/02/2008, -1/+5>>>You and him share the same anti christian beliefs
Hahaha. I laugh because you have no idea what you are talking about.
>>>For you to compare the holocaust to this pastor reading from the Bible makes you a disgusting human
All I was saying was that Hitler's false "MORALITY" was used and propagandized as a way to brainwash Germans into supporting the extermination of 6 million people. I didn't say that it was the same thing. I was speaking about MORALS generally and how they can be twisted to suit ANY purpose both positive or negative.
>>>And for once get off your lazy butt and do something
Hahaha. I do plenty even while I am talking with you. Multi-tasking my brother.
>>>Our family sponsors an elderly Ukrainian Jewish Holocaust survivor providing her with meals and medicine
That is wonderful. I think that's great.
>>>Your ACLU does do this how about Planned Parenthood? maybe N.O.W.????
Again with your fixation on these groups. It's laughable. There is SO much more to the Left wing than THOSE groups! Hahaha, unreal. You seem to have such a charitable streak which is awesome. And yet you try to demonize me based on a fictitious caricature of what you have come to hear about Liberals. I suggest to you that if you care to, you should do some research into the links on my site. Then you will see that not only do I do positive things, but I have devoted my life to the causes of sustainability and social and environmental responsibility. There are so many reasons why those causes are positive, but I wont post them here, you can pursue them or not. - avaugha4, on 04/30/2008, -3/+7You can believe what you want, but I refute the fact that morality derives from Christianity. If the only reason you do good is because you are afraid of the invisible man in the sky then you are a truly sorry human being. If you believe people are so twisted that only fear, not goodwill towards fellow man and a desire to evoke the best from all people of this planet, then I am sorry for how blind you truly are. I give as much as I can to those that need it, time and money, and I do it not because I am afraid of some invisible mans threat of punishment, or for some future reward but because I feel compassion for my fellow man.
If the only reason you Christians don't run the street rampaging in murder and rape is fear of that invisible man, then we are not a species worthy of surviving. - avaugha4, on 05/05/2008, -0/+4at these3remain: Such as the precept that they should be put to death?
- Mom2GIQM, on 04/28/2008, -6/+10Al Gore, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton....that's just a shortlist of Demoncratic liars.
- inactive, on 04/30/2008, -0/+4Shows just how out of touch you people really are. Rock is making a slow but steady comeback. Hip-Hop and R&B are still gold, but the hard gangsta rap has become a silly shadow of itself, not unlike hair metal. I have always been on the pulse of whats hot... and you guys ain't it.
- greenbk, on 04/29/2008, -2/+6Damn. I want a preview button! Sorry about the mess. I even forgot to respond to this point:
>>>A friend of ours just left his church in Calgary, Canada, because he cannot teach the entire Bible because of what it says about homosexuality
While I certainly do not condone radical and threatening or violent behavior, I do not quite understand the context of this example, so I will not comment on the substance of the situation. But needless to say, I think that homosexuals have the same inherent rights and freedoms as heterosexual people. And it is just as reprehensible for the Christian church to demonize homosexuals as it is for the church to demonize non-Christian religions and cultures for their beliefs -- as immoral as they seem to members of the church. Much of the anti-church backlash from the homosexual community (and other communities) is due to decades, centuries of demonization and degradation. If your predecessors had lived through such inhumane treatment, you would be bitter too. - TYRONEBR549, on 04/28/2008, -1/+5Call your congressman and senators today. I did.
- MisterFreeze, on 05/01/2008, -1/+5Morality is the expression of the values of human society. Religion simply codifies the morality and superstitions of a society and gives it the weight of a "higher authority".
- inactive, on 04/29/2008, -3/+7Do you believe in the same Jesus that said, "no man comes to the Father except through me"/ Or do you believe in some other P.C. Jesus made in your image/ Do not assume that all posters on this site are Bush bots. And remember conservatives give way more to charity than liberals who like to take other peoples tax dollars and whine. My church repaired 86 roof after Katrina we sent a team of 25 men and women down to the Gulf. What did the ACLU do?or your other liberal groups? You are not qualified to judge anyone. You need to find out who the real Jesus is.Pull up your sleeves and start serving Him. Do something to help someone. and stop judgeing
- greenbk, on 05/01/2008, -1/+5That really depends on your definition of "Right" and "Wrong", "Good" and "Evil" now doesn't it.
Who decides what is morally acceptable? And if you say The Bible or Jesus Christ, that's all well and good, but there are billions of people on this Earth who don't give a flip about either. Not me, just sayin'... And that is why I think LifeguardMom's and your comments are naive or disingenuous.
>>>The only person capable of defining what is right for all people is God.
And for the people who think there is no God? Or who don't believe in the Christian God? What then? Do they not count? Or should they be forced to accept Christianity?
Again, it is naive or disingenuous to think of the entire body of the world PURELY through your own religious perspective. MOST people do not think like you do. According to the 2005 Encyclopedia Brittanica, while Christianity is the most popular religion out of all religions in the world, it accounts for only 33.06% of the world's population. So 66.94% of the world is NOT Christian.
To make my point, it would be equally naive or disingenuous for an atheist, for example, to believe that NOBODY believes in God. - zuma777, on 04/30/2008, -3/+7Since when did being a christian=republican the left-right dialectic has twisted your mind so hard i bet it hurts
- inactive, on 04/28/2008, -0/+4Just sent this to the FCC: "Although I am not of the Christian faith, I am concerned with your proposed usurpation of our 1st Amendment right to free speech in the Constitution of the United States of America! By whose authority and lobbyist moneybags do you attempt to infringe upon that right granted us by our Founding Fathers? When people find out that answer, you can bet there will be public outrage and monetary repercussions!"
- greenbk, on 05/02/2008, -1/+5>>>Our church and thousands of others raised billions of Dollars and did what the government could not do
Great work. I mean it. I used to live in New Orleans before Katrina, so any help of that community means a lot to me personally.
But surely there is more to philanthropy than just Katrina. Your response still does not prove to me anything other than the fact that your religious institutions gave mightily. I am well aware of the great work done by Christian and Catholic churches around the world. I just think it is -- and this is my opinion -- very naive to think that liberals and those on the political Left do not contribute as much to philanthropy. Honestly, I do not care who contributes more, because it is not a race to be the best. The simple fact that people give is good enough for me.
But once again. You made the statement:
"conservatives give way more to charity than liberals"
And you did not provide a response to my question as to where you got that information. If you can provide me with numbers on overall philanthropy by political leanings, then I am very interested in seeing that.
>>>We saw no liberal groups like the ACLU and heard of no response by planned parenthood, N.O.W or any of your favorite groups
I do not associate myself with any of those groups and in those cases particularly I disagree with their tactics. I don't know where you got those 3 groups from based on my comments (other than the fact that I am a Liberal and they are "liberal groups") but if you really want to know the causes in which I am involved, you can go to my digg profile page links or my blog www.greenbrooklyn.com...... Currently on GBK you will see posts about NYC's awful air pollution, Earth Day event today at a Brooklyn elementary school, a natural art exhibit, the Brooklyn Peace Fair, and more...
While I do not keep tabs on the ACLU, it does interest me that the Right hates them with such fervor. Why is that so? I am asking honestly. As I said, I do not really know what their activities have been other than casually hearing about them in the news from time to time, but honestly, what specifically about the ACLU drives the Right crazy? I am interested to know.
>>>You will have to give an account for what YOU have done with the talents he has given you.
So will you.
>>>Would you like to donate, or did you donate through the ACLU, oh I forgot they are doing nothing again! Just like you
I do not donate to anyone. I do work on the ground in Brooklyn to advance sustainability and social and environmental responsibility. To me that's not nothing. -
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