Gov. Robert Bentley Repeats Bible Passage, Gets Attacked

Who is Dr. Robert J. Bentley?

Hey folks,

He is an active member of First Baptist Church (FBC) Tuscaloosa where he serves as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. At FBC Tuscaloosa he has been the Chairman of the Board of Deacons four times and a member of the Youth for Christ Advisory Board, as well as the Family Counseling Advisory Board. Dr. Bentley has also served on the State Advisory Board for Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Currently, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Judson College in Marion, Alabama and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Medical Education Consortium which he helped found.

Just Elected Alabama Governor. What is one of the First things he wants to do? Create a Special Session to deal with Ethics.

The Special Session will be held during the first Regular Session, so that there will be no added cost to taxpayers. A Special Session dealing with ethics reform will isolate the issue and allow for the full attention of legislators, media and the public.

In the Special Session we will

1. Ban transfers from one political action committee to another, otherwise known as PAC to PAC transfers. Each time this legislation has come before the Alabama House of Representatives in the past seven years, I have voted in favor of it. Now is the time to pass this piece of legislation. I firmly believe if the people of Alabama change the Legislature in this election, we will finally see an end to PAC to PAC transfers.

2. We must also wholly eliminate the ability of lobbyists to entertain Legislators. At the very least, we must pass laws that require legislators to report every single penny spent, and put a very restrictive cap on how much a lobbyist is allowed to spend on an elected member of the house and senate.

3. Transparency will be the ultimate end result of ethics reform under a Bentley Administration. Every penny given to a candidate should be reported at least weekly. I propose this be done online, where access is readily available and open for public view. These sweeping changes in Alabama's ethics laws must be a priority of the new legislature that voters choose to elect.

4. I expect our new legislature to bring fresh ideas on ethic reform. I will listen and consider the ideas of the new legislature the voters will elect this November.

I know Horrid is it not. Oh, and he made a statement that if your were not Christian, then you are not his Brother of Sister. {Gasp!!}

Yes folks. A CHRISTIAN Sunday School Teacher, in CHURCH, said if you do not have the Spirit of Jesus in you, then you are not his Brother or Sister.
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You do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.

We are all God's Children. Just accept everyone as who they are. For we are ALL God's Children. No right, wrong, or indifferent. Just whatever you chose to believe. Right?

Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.

Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.

John 8:41-47 So imagine this, Jesus the CHRIST, tells the Religious Folks back in the day that we are not all God's Children, and that those RELIGIOUS folks, were of the devil, then where did this, we are all God's Children Bunk come from? Uh, yeah.

So now imagine a SUNDAY SCHOOL Teacher. A Christian. Talking to a CHURCH group, in a CHURCH. He repeats what Jesus says, well, not even as strongly, and he is not fit for Governorship? Forget the stupid argument about the First Amendment, that's just a complete waste of time. He was not even attempting to insult anyone. He was attempting to get non-Christians to hear what the Word of God Says. IN A CHURCH. No different than most Christian Denominations that wrap up their Service with "Do you know Christ as your Personal Saviour?" He was at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church AFTER the Official Inaugural Ceremony. What he was talking about is that it doesn't matter what Color you are, where you come from, or what you have, that he considered anyone who believed in Jesus to be his Brothers and Sisters. This guy is being attacked for practicing his Faith. But then again, just another example of where it is Open Season on Christianity all year long.

Stand Strong Governor. I AM your Brother. You already told everyone that you are the Governor for all people in Alabama. The PEOPLE Elected you. Be the Governor of all people. Forget these dweebs that hate Christianity and anything God. Let them wallow is their own self pity. Stand Strong in your Faith, and Prove your Critics wrong.

I'll admit I never heard of this guy before today. But he seems like a Good Faith Based Guy. We need MORE Faith Based People in Government. Not the spread of more lies, Cheats, and Thieves. Not more Government as usual. We need more Ethics in Government. Who can really argue his plans? They can't. So they attack his Faith. Sad really.
Peter

Sources:
AP - New Ala. gov: Just Christians are his family

Faithful Attacked Again

Hey folks,

Yes the Dems had a debate last night. They went after the front runner and Supreme Leader Wanabe Hillary. More Blah Blah Blah. We already know what these people stand for, WHO they are actually beholden to, and what their goals are. So I want to talk about this today.

According to the AP - VA clarifies rule on flag-folding text By ERICA WERNER, Associated Press WriterTue Oct 30, 7:53 PM ET

The Veterans Affairs Department moved Tuesday to clarify a directive limiting the use of a religious recitation at flag-folding ceremonies after it sparked an uproar among some veterans and Republican House members.

In a memo last month to directors of the agency's 125 cemeteries, a senior VA official said they should not distribute or post nongovernment handouts on “The Meaning of Each Fold of an Honor Guard Funeral Flag.”

The memo said the handout and its religious references shouldn't be used as a script at committal services unless the next-of-kin requests it.

House members introduced a resolution Tuesday condemning a policy that would ban the recitations entirely, and dozens of lawmakers wrote to the VA demanding that it be rescinded.

“The VA is being manipulated by out-of-control secularists,” said Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif.

Yes it is. Just like our country itself and the foundation on which it was laid is under attack by secularists and the LWL.

The VA contended it was simply clarifying its policy. The recital in question is not part of the official Defense Department interment ceremony and should be read only on request from a family member, said VA spokeswoman Lisette Mondello.

At issue is the "”3-fold recital"”sometimes read by members of an honor guard as an American flag is folded at a veteran's graveside.

At each fold of the flag concepts including life, country and heart are invoked, as well as God. There are separate references to the Jewish God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and to the Christian trinity.

There in lies the problem. It’s amazing to me that it’s OK for some in this country to attack, denounce, belittle, make fun of, or anything else, anything Christian. The Jews have been protected some what, but anything Christian? Free game. Any other religion? “You cannot say that. We have ‘Freedom of Religion' in this country.” I’m glad to see Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif. step up, and the House pass a resolution condemning this.

It was the 11th fold, which when honoring Jewish veterans, makes a reference to the God of Abraham, that provoked a complaint this summer by someone who witnessed the ceremony at Riverside National Cemetery in Southern California, said Mondello.

The complaint focused not on the content of the recital but on an error in the text used by cemetery volunteers which identified Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as gods, Mondello said.

The complaint prompted the VA to focus on the recital and determine that it shouldn't be used by VA employees or honor guard volunteers from the American Legion or other veterans organizations unless specifically requested by family members. Mondello stressed that honor guards would also honor requests from families of any religion to recite texts of their choosing.

That’s Bunk folks. Basically, this is one of the ways they do it. Don’t mention it, hope people forget or better yet, do not even know about it, and in time, it will fade away.

“The key is that the family has to request this and we would acquiesce to any family's particular religious views and/or traditions,” Mondello said. “I would describe it as a clarification of a policy so that we make sure that everyone throughout our system knows that there is consistency.”

Then say it EVERY time, unless the family asks you NOT to. That would be consistant.

The policy was not clear to lawmakers Tuesday who interpreted comments from VA officials to mean the 13-fold recital could no longer be recited at all by cemetery workers or volunteers.

So you want to see how offensive this is? Here it is

THE MEANING OF EACH FOLD OF AN HONOR GUARD FUNERAL FLAG

Every evening at a time specified by the Commanding Officer, military bases throughout the world conduct a solemn ceremony called retreat. During this ceremony our National Colors, accompanied by the appropriate music, are lowered from their staffs. The Flag is then folded into a triangle shape and kept under watch throughout the night. This is done in tribute to our Honored dead. Each of the 13 folds has a special symbolic meaning.

Our Flag is folded from the stripes forward. The 13 stripes represent the original colonies that founded our republic. The 50 stars represent the sovereign states now comprising our nation.

1) The first fold is symbolic of life.

2) The 2nd fold is symbolic of our trust and belief in eternal life.

3) The 3rd fold is made in remembrance and honor of the departed veterans who gave a portion of their lives in defense of our country. They have not died in vain and shall not be forgotten.

4) The 4th fold represents our weaker nature. As Americans we trust in God and turn to him for divine guidance in times of peace and war.

5) The 5th fold is made in tribute to our country. In the immortal words of Stephen Decatur: "Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right, but it is our country - right or wrong".

6) The 6th fold brings to mind where our hearts lie. It is with our hearts that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

7) The 7th fold is in tribute to our armed forces, for it is they who protect our country and flag against all enemies, whether they are found within or out of the borders of our Republic.

8) The 8th fold is a tribute to those who have entered into the valley of the shadow of death that we might see the light of day.

9) The 9th fold is a tribute to motherhood. It is through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the characters of our great leaders have been molded.

10) The 10th fold is made in honor of our fathers. They too, have given their sons and daughters for the defense of our country.

11) The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the Seals of King David and King Solomon and glorifies the Gods Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

12) The 12th fold is the collective religious faiths of Americans. It symbolizes eternity and glorifies the righteousness of God.

13) The 13th and final fold is made in honor of the 13 American Colonies whose fighting force gave us liberty.

When folded, the Flag's Stars will be uppermost, reminds us of our motto. "In God we Trust". The Flag now takes on the appearance of the "cocked hat" worn by our forces in the American Revolution. It now reminds us of the soldiers who once served under General George Washington and the sailors and marines who served under John Paul Jones. They have been followed by their comrades and shipmates in United States forces who have preserved for us the rights, privileges and freedoms which we enjoy today.

Yup folks, that’s offensive. To the LWL and secularists. And we all know, we cannot possibly offend someone in this country. They have been given the “right” not to be offended. Last time I checked, the majority of this country still believe in God, and country. It is just a small, loud, and very well funded minority that doesn’t. Sorry, as far as I’m concerned, TOO BAD. We are what we are. I couldn’t care less if you are offended. You enjoy the freedoms of this country, you should honor those and the things that keep it that way. That includes our men and women in service, the foundation on which it was founded, the Constitution and or course, like it or not, that includes God.
Peter

Sources:
AP - VA clarifies rule on flag-folding text
THE MEANING OF EACH FOLD OF AN HONOR GUARD FUNERAL FLAG