Studenten-Proteste: Schüler und Studenten stürmten Abgeordneten-Haus im Landtag
Michael Hörter (CDU): „Ziel ist die Abschaffung des demokratischen Gesellschaft-Systems“ - Hochschul-politischer Sprecher hat Verständnis für Schüler und Studenten - Kritik am Bildungs- und Hochschul-System ist berechtigt
Von Andreas Klamm
Berlin / Mainz 18. Juni 2009. Im Rahmen des Bildungs-Streiks 2009 wurde gestern in Mainz bei Demonstrationen das Abgeordnetenhaus des Landtags in Mainz von Schülern, Studenten und weiteren Demonstranten gestürmt. Mit der Erstürmung und Sachbeschädigungen im Mainzer Landtag am 17. Juni 2009 wird sich, nach Informationen des CDU-Politikers Michael Hörter, auch der Innenausschuss des rheinland-pfälzischen Parlamentes befassen.
Nach Angaben der Veranstalter befinden sich in dieser Woche (15. bis 19. Juni 2009) bis zu 100.000 Studenten und Schüler in ganz Deutschland im Bildungs-Streik.
Am 17. Juni 2009, dem Tag der früher als „Tag der deutschen Einheit“ gefeiert wurde, soll es in mehreren Bundesländern zu gewalttätigen Ausschreitungen im Rahmen des Bildungs-Streiks gekommen sein.
Der hochschul-politsche Sprecher der FDP-Bundestags-Fraktion, Uwe Barth kritisierte die Übergriffe der Gewalt: „Die FDP hatte das grundsätzliche Bestreben des Bildungs-Streiks, eine Verbesserung der Rahmen-Bedingungen an Schulen und Hochschulen herbeizuführen, begrüßt. Viele der Kritik-Punkte geraten aber durch Gewalt in Misskredit. Niemand kann erwarten, dass er als ernsthafter Gesprächs-Partner in Betracht kommt, wenn er zu Mitteln wie Hausfriedensbruch oder Sachbeschädigung greift. Kritik am Bildungs- oder Hochschulsystem ist berechtigt und legitim. Schüler und Studierende erreichen ihr Ziel aber nicht, wenn der Bildungsstreik durch anarchistische Gewalt missbraucht wird.“
In mehreren Städten kam es am 17. Juni bei Demonstrationen von Schülern, Studenten und Menschen in Deutschland zu Zwischenfällen. In Mainz wurde das Abgeordnetenhaus des rheinland-pfälzischen Landtags gestürmt und erhebliche Schäden angerichtet. Dabei wurde auch eine Ausstellung zur Wende in der DDR beschädigt.
Der innenpolitische Sprecher der CDU-Landtagsfraktion, Michael Hörter, übt scharfe Kritik an der Einsatzplanung des Innenministeriums für den angemeldeten „Bildungsstreik 2009 . Auf die Besetzung des Mainzer Abgeordnetenhauses hätte das Ministerium vorbereitet sein müssen. Auf der offiziellen Internetseite wurden solche illegalen Aktionsformen angekündigt. Das Ziel einiger Veranstalter der Demonstration sei die Abschaffung des demokratischen Gesellschaftssystems. Das war auch dem Innenministerium bekannt. Die CDU-Fraktion wird das Thema im Innenausschuss zur Sprache bringen.“
Man habe die Demonstration nicht ausschließlich zur Kritik an der Bildungs-Politik genutzt. Links-Autonome hätten den Bildungsstreik 2009 „unterwandert“.
Hinter den den Initiatoren des Studenten- und Schüler-Protests stünden unter anderem linksradikale Organisationen, die vom Verfassungsschutz beobachtet werden, ergänzte der CDU-Politiker.
Dazu gehören beispielsweise die Sozialistische Alternative, Antifaschistische Gruppen auch aus Rheinland-Pfalz, das Internetportal Indymedia wie auch die Rote Hilfe. Diese nutzten die Schüler und Studenten zur Stimmungsmache für ihre, so wörtlich „substanzlose Fundamental-Kritik an Staat und Gesellschaft.“
Als „Höhepunkt“ bezeichnete Michael Hörter das Eindringen ins Abgeordnetenhaus des Mainzer Landtages.
Dieses Szenario habe die Einsatz-Planung wohl nicht berücksichtigt. Die vorgehaltene Zahl der Einsatzkräfte sei zu gering geplant gewesen. Sachbeschädigungen an einer Ausstellung der CDU-Landtagsfraktion zum Thema „20 Jahre friedliche Revolution“ über die Zeit der Wende konnten nicht verhindert werden.
Ausstellungsgegenstände wurden entwendet sowie mehrere Bilder durch Schmierereien beschädigt.
„Das Eindringen der Demonstranten in ein öffentliches Gebäude ist ein klarer Rechtsbruch, da die öffentliche Sicherheit unmittelbar gefährdet wurde. Dieses Vorgehen ist bedauerlich,
denn viele Forderungen der Schüler und Studenten berechtigt sind.“, erklärte Michael Hörter (CDU).
Der FDP-Politiker Uwe Barth kritisierte für die Erstürmung des Abgeordneten-Hauses könne kein Mensch Verständnis haben und das könne keiner rechtfertigen.
Die pauschale Kritik an der Aktions-Woche durch Bundesbildungs-Ministerin Annette Schavan ist allerdings wenig hilfreich.
Uwe Barth ergänzte: „Ich habe Verständnis, dass junge Menschen für bessere Bildung eintreten, auch wenn ich zahlreiche Forderungen des Bildungsstreiks nicht unterstütze. Ich erwarte im Gegenzug aber auch von den Organisatoren, sich sehr kritisch mit der Durchführung der Aktionswoche auseinander zusetzen. Die Liste der unterstützenden Organisationen ist nämlich lang und zum Teil erschreckend. Ich bin mir sicher, dass zahlreiche Ausschreitungen von gewaltbereiten Organisationen gewollt waren. Damit läuft das eigentliche Ziel der Aktionswoche völlig ins Leere. Die Organisatoren müssen sich dies vorhalten lassen.“
Die Schüler und Studenten beklagen: „Die derzeitigen Zustände und Entwicklungen im Bildungssystem sind nicht weiter hinnehmbar! Weltweit sind Umstrukturierungen aller Lebensbereiche nicht mehr Gemeinwohl-orientiert, sondern den so genannten Gesetzen des Marktes unterworfen. Seit ein paar Jahren ist auch das Bildungs-System in den Fokus solcher “Reformen” geraten: Bildungs-Gebühren und die Privatisierung treffen uns alle!
Die Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrise zeigt deutlich, dass die Auswirkungen wettbewerbsorientierter Entscheidungs-Kriterien verheerend sind. In vielen Ländern protestieren Menschen dagegen, so beispielsweise. in Mexiko, Spanien, Italien, Frankreich und Griechenland. In diesem internationalen Zusammenhang steht der Bildungsstreik 2009.“
Der anhaltende Protest gegen Studien-Gebühren und Sozial-Abbau in den letzten Jahren habe bei den Verantwortlichen in Medien, Wirtschaft und Politik zu wenig Wirkung gezeigt. Deswegen riefen die Studenten in Deutschland dazu auf, demokratischen Rechte in Form eines bundesweiten Bildungs-Streiks wahrzunehmen.
Im Bildungs-Streik werden pluralistische Aktionsformen, gemeint sind Demonstrationen, Blockaden, Besetzungen stattfinden. Während einer bundesweiten Aktionswoche vom 15. Juni bis 19. Juni 2009 werden die Schülerinnen und Schülern im gesamten Bundesgebiet demonstrieren.
Die Schüler und Studenten suchen das Bündnis mit vielen gesellschaftlichen Gruppen, wie Gewerkschaften und sozialen Bewegungen, die ausdrücklich eingeladen sind, im Bildungs-Streik zu protestieren, denn man sei überall mit der gleichen Politik konfrontiert: An der Hochschule, in den Schulen und im Betrieb.
Ziel des Bildungsstreiks ist es, eine Diskussion zur Zukunft des Bildungs-Systems anzuregen. Des weiteren sollen Möglichkeiten einer fortschrittlichen und emanzipatorischen Bildungs- und Gesellschaft-Politk aufgezeigt und durchgesetzt werden. Dem Einfluss der maßgeblichen politischen und ökonomischen Interessen im Bildungsbereich wollen die Schüler und Studenten Alternativen entgegen setzen.
Die Schüler und Studenten setzen sich unter anderem für folgende Ziele ein: Selbstbestimmtes Lernen und Leben statt starrem Zeitrahmen, Leistungsdruck und Konkurrenzdruck.
Einen freier Bildungszugang und Abschaffung von sämtlichen Bildungs-Gebühren wie Studien-Gebühren, Ausbildungs-Gebühren und Kita-Gebühren, die öffentliche Finanzierung des Bildungssystems ohne Einflussnahme der Wirtschaft unter anderem auf Lehrinhalte, Studien-Strukturen und Stellenvergabe und Demokratisierung und Stärkung der Mit- und Selbstverwaltung in allen Bildungseinrichtungen.
Weitere und ausführliche Informationen zum bundesweiten Bildungs-Streik der Schüler und Studenten in Deutschland sind bei www.bildungsstreik.net zu finden.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Studenten-Proteste in Deutschland: Ausschreitungen beim Bildungsstreik
Studenten-Proteste in Deutschland: Ausschreitungen beim Bildungsstreik
Hochschul-politischer Sprecher hat Verständnis für Schüler und Studenten - „Studenten und Schüler sollten ihre Ziele nicht durch gewalttätige Übergriffe gefährden“ - Kritik am Bildungs- und Hochschul-System ist berechtigt
Von Andreas Klamm
Berlin. 18. Juni 2009. Nach Angaben der Veranstalter befinden sich in dieser Woche (15. bis 19. Juni 2009) bis zu 100.000 Studenten und Schüler in ganz Deutschland im Bildungs-Streik.
Am 17. Juni 2009, dem Tag der früher als „Tag der deutschen Einheit“ gefeiert wurde, soll es in mehreren Bundesländern zu gewalttätigen Ausschreitungen im Rahmen des Bildungs-Streiks gekommen sein. Der hochschul-politsche Sprecher der FDP-Bundestags-Fraktion, Uwe Barth kritisierte die Übergriffe der Gewalt: „Die FDP hatte das grundsätzliche Bestreben des Bildungs-Streiks, eine Verbesserung der Rahmen--Bedingungen an Schulen und Hochschulen herbeizuführen, begrüßt. Viele der Kritik-Punkte geraten aber durch Gewalt in Misskredit. Niemand kann erwarten, dass er als ernsthafter Gesprächs-Partner in Betracht kommt, wenn er zu Mitteln wie Hausfriedensbruch oder Sachbeschädigung greift. Kritik am Bildungs- oder Hochschulsystem ist berechtigt und legitim. Schüler und Studierende erreichen ihr Ziel aber nicht, wenn der Bildungsstreik durch anarchistische Gewalt missbraucht wird.“
In mehreren Städten kam es am 17. Juni bei Demonstrationen von Schülern, Studenten und Menschen in Deutschland zu Zwischenfällen. In Mainz wurde das Abgeordnetenhaus des rheinland-pfälzischen Landtags gestürmt und erhebliche Schäden angerichtet. Dabei wurde auch eine Ausstellung zur Wende in der DDR beschädigt.
Das könne keiner rechtfertigen und kein Mensch könne dafür Verständnis haben, kritisierte der FDP-Politiker.
Die pauschale Kritik an der Aktions-Woche durch Bundesbildungs-Ministerin Annette Schavan ist allerdings wenig hilfreich.
Uwe Barth ergänzte: „Ich habe Verständnis, dass junge Menschen für bessere Bildung eintreten, auch wenn ich zahlreiche Forderungen des Bildungsstreiks nicht unterstütze. Ich erwarte im Gegenzug aber auch von den Organisatoren, sich sehr kritisch mit der Durchführung der Aktionswoche auseinander zusetzen. Die Liste der unterstützenden Organisationen ist nämlich lang und zum Teil erschreckend. Ich bin mir sicher, dass zahlreiche Ausschreitungen von gewaltbereiten Organisationen gewollt waren. Damit läuft das eigentliche Ziel der Aktionswoche völlig ins Leere. Die Organisatoren müssen sich dies vorhalten lassen.“
Die Schüler und Studenten beklagen: „Die derzeitigen Zustände und Entwicklungen im Bildungssystem sind nicht weiter hinnehmbar! Weltweit sind Umstrukturierungen aller Lebensbereiche nicht mehr Gemeinwohl-orientiert, sondern den so genannten Gesetzen des Marktes unterworfen. Seit ein paar Jahren ist auch das Bildungs-System in den Fokus solcher “Reformen” geraten: Bildungs-Gebühren und die Privatisierung treffen uns alle!
Die Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrise zeigt deutlich, dass die Auswirkungen wettbewerbsorientierter Entscheidungs-Kriterien verheerend sind. In vielen Ländern protestieren Menschen dagegen, so beispielsweise. in Mexiko, Spanien, Italien, Frankreich und Griechenland. In diesem internationalen Zusammenhang steht der Bildungsstreik 2009.“
Der anhaltende Protest gegen Studien-Gebühren und Sozial-Abbau in den letzten Jahren habe bei den Verantwortlichen in Medien, Wirtschaft und Politik zu wenig Wirkung gezeigt. Deswegen riefen die Studenten in Deutschland dazu auf, demokratischen Rechte in Form eines bundesweiten Bildungs-Streiks wahrzunehmen.
Im Bildungs-Streik werden pluralistische Aktionsformen, gemeint sind Demonstrationen, Blockaden, Besetzungen stattfinden. Während einer bundesweiten Aktionswoche vom 15. Juni bis 19. Juni 2009 werden die Schülerinnen und Schülern im gesamten Bundesgebiet demonstrieren.
Die Schüler und Studenten suchen das Bündnis mit vielen gesellschaftlichen Gruppen, wie Gewerkschaften und sozialen Bewegungen, die ausdrücklich eingeladen sind, im Bildungs-Streik zu protestieren, denn man sei überall mit der gleichen Politik konfrontiert: An der Hochschule, in den Schulen und im Betrieb.
Ziel des Bildungsstreiks ist es, eine Diskussion zur Zukunft des Bildungs-Systems anzuregen. Des weiteren sollen Möglichkeiten einer fortschrittlichen und emanzipatorischen Bildungs- und Gesellschaft-Politk aufgezeigt und durchgesetzt werden. Dem Einfluss der maßgeblichen politischen und ökonomischen Interessen im Bildungsbereich wollen die Schüler und Studenten Alternativen entgegen setzen.
Die Schüler und Studenten setzen sich unter anderem für folgende Ziele ein: Selbstbestimmtes Lernen und Leben statt starrem Zeitrahmen, Leistungsdruck und Konkurrenzdruck.
Einen freier Bildungszugang und Abschaffung von sämtlichen Bildungs-Gebühren wie Studien-Gebühren, Ausbildungs-Gebühren und Kita-Gebühren, die öffentliche Finanzierung des Bildungssystems ohne Einflussnahme der Wirtschaft unter anderem auf Lehrinhalte, Studien-Strukturen und Stellenvergabe und Demokratisierung und Stärkung der Mit- und Selbstverwaltung in allen Bildungseinrichtungen.
Schüler und Studenten beklagen zudem die massiven und Gewalt-erfüllen Einsätze der Polizei gegen Schüler und Studenten in mehreren Städten in Deutschland.
Weitere und ausführliche Informationen zum bundesweiten Bildungs-Streik der Schüler und Studenten in Deutschland sind bei www.bildungsstreik.net zu finden.
Am 17. Juni 1953 wurden bei Aufständen gegen das totalitäre Regime in der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik (DDR) mehr als 100 Menschen durch Polizei und das Militär getötet. Rund 6.000 Menschen wurden verhaftet. Der Tag ging als Arbeiter-Aufstand oder als als Volks-Aufstand bezeichnet, in die Geschichte von Deutschland ein. Die Proteste im Jahr 1953 wurden von Schülern, Studenten und auch mehreren christlichen Gruppen unterstützt. Bereits damals wollten sich eine Vielzahl von Menschen gegen eine massive staatliche Repression (Unterdrückung) wehren. Im Osten Deutschlands wurde das Kriegsrecht ausgerufen und der Aufstand der Studenten, Menschen, Arbeitern und Bürger mit zum Teil brutalster militärischer Gewalt niedergeschlagen.
Hochschul-politischer Sprecher hat Verständnis für Schüler und Studenten - „Studenten und Schüler sollten ihre Ziele nicht durch gewalttätige Übergriffe gefährden“ - Kritik am Bildungs- und Hochschul-System ist berechtigt
Von Andreas Klamm
Berlin. 18. Juni 2009. Nach Angaben der Veranstalter befinden sich in dieser Woche (15. bis 19. Juni 2009) bis zu 100.000 Studenten und Schüler in ganz Deutschland im Bildungs-Streik.
Am 17. Juni 2009, dem Tag der früher als „Tag der deutschen Einheit“ gefeiert wurde, soll es in mehreren Bundesländern zu gewalttätigen Ausschreitungen im Rahmen des Bildungs-Streiks gekommen sein. Der hochschul-politsche Sprecher der FDP-Bundestags-Fraktion, Uwe Barth kritisierte die Übergriffe der Gewalt: „Die FDP hatte das grundsätzliche Bestreben des Bildungs-Streiks, eine Verbesserung der Rahmen--Bedingungen an Schulen und Hochschulen herbeizuführen, begrüßt. Viele der Kritik-Punkte geraten aber durch Gewalt in Misskredit. Niemand kann erwarten, dass er als ernsthafter Gesprächs-Partner in Betracht kommt, wenn er zu Mitteln wie Hausfriedensbruch oder Sachbeschädigung greift. Kritik am Bildungs- oder Hochschulsystem ist berechtigt und legitim. Schüler und Studierende erreichen ihr Ziel aber nicht, wenn der Bildungsstreik durch anarchistische Gewalt missbraucht wird.“
In mehreren Städten kam es am 17. Juni bei Demonstrationen von Schülern, Studenten und Menschen in Deutschland zu Zwischenfällen. In Mainz wurde das Abgeordnetenhaus des rheinland-pfälzischen Landtags gestürmt und erhebliche Schäden angerichtet. Dabei wurde auch eine Ausstellung zur Wende in der DDR beschädigt.
Das könne keiner rechtfertigen und kein Mensch könne dafür Verständnis haben, kritisierte der FDP-Politiker.
Die pauschale Kritik an der Aktions-Woche durch Bundesbildungs-Ministerin Annette Schavan ist allerdings wenig hilfreich.
Uwe Barth ergänzte: „Ich habe Verständnis, dass junge Menschen für bessere Bildung eintreten, auch wenn ich zahlreiche Forderungen des Bildungsstreiks nicht unterstütze. Ich erwarte im Gegenzug aber auch von den Organisatoren, sich sehr kritisch mit der Durchführung der Aktionswoche auseinander zusetzen. Die Liste der unterstützenden Organisationen ist nämlich lang und zum Teil erschreckend. Ich bin mir sicher, dass zahlreiche Ausschreitungen von gewaltbereiten Organisationen gewollt waren. Damit läuft das eigentliche Ziel der Aktionswoche völlig ins Leere. Die Organisatoren müssen sich dies vorhalten lassen.“
Die Schüler und Studenten beklagen: „Die derzeitigen Zustände und Entwicklungen im Bildungssystem sind nicht weiter hinnehmbar! Weltweit sind Umstrukturierungen aller Lebensbereiche nicht mehr Gemeinwohl-orientiert, sondern den so genannten Gesetzen des Marktes unterworfen. Seit ein paar Jahren ist auch das Bildungs-System in den Fokus solcher “Reformen” geraten: Bildungs-Gebühren und die Privatisierung treffen uns alle!
Die Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrise zeigt deutlich, dass die Auswirkungen wettbewerbsorientierter Entscheidungs-Kriterien verheerend sind. In vielen Ländern protestieren Menschen dagegen, so beispielsweise. in Mexiko, Spanien, Italien, Frankreich und Griechenland. In diesem internationalen Zusammenhang steht der Bildungsstreik 2009.“
Der anhaltende Protest gegen Studien-Gebühren und Sozial-Abbau in den letzten Jahren habe bei den Verantwortlichen in Medien, Wirtschaft und Politik zu wenig Wirkung gezeigt. Deswegen riefen die Studenten in Deutschland dazu auf, demokratischen Rechte in Form eines bundesweiten Bildungs-Streiks wahrzunehmen.
Im Bildungs-Streik werden pluralistische Aktionsformen, gemeint sind Demonstrationen, Blockaden, Besetzungen stattfinden. Während einer bundesweiten Aktionswoche vom 15. Juni bis 19. Juni 2009 werden die Schülerinnen und Schülern im gesamten Bundesgebiet demonstrieren.
Die Schüler und Studenten suchen das Bündnis mit vielen gesellschaftlichen Gruppen, wie Gewerkschaften und sozialen Bewegungen, die ausdrücklich eingeladen sind, im Bildungs-Streik zu protestieren, denn man sei überall mit der gleichen Politik konfrontiert: An der Hochschule, in den Schulen und im Betrieb.
Ziel des Bildungsstreiks ist es, eine Diskussion zur Zukunft des Bildungs-Systems anzuregen. Des weiteren sollen Möglichkeiten einer fortschrittlichen und emanzipatorischen Bildungs- und Gesellschaft-Politk aufgezeigt und durchgesetzt werden. Dem Einfluss der maßgeblichen politischen und ökonomischen Interessen im Bildungsbereich wollen die Schüler und Studenten Alternativen entgegen setzen.
Die Schüler und Studenten setzen sich unter anderem für folgende Ziele ein: Selbstbestimmtes Lernen und Leben statt starrem Zeitrahmen, Leistungsdruck und Konkurrenzdruck.
Einen freier Bildungszugang und Abschaffung von sämtlichen Bildungs-Gebühren wie Studien-Gebühren, Ausbildungs-Gebühren und Kita-Gebühren, die öffentliche Finanzierung des Bildungssystems ohne Einflussnahme der Wirtschaft unter anderem auf Lehrinhalte, Studien-Strukturen und Stellenvergabe und Demokratisierung und Stärkung der Mit- und Selbstverwaltung in allen Bildungseinrichtungen.
Schüler und Studenten beklagen zudem die massiven und Gewalt-erfüllen Einsätze der Polizei gegen Schüler und Studenten in mehreren Städten in Deutschland.
Weitere und ausführliche Informationen zum bundesweiten Bildungs-Streik der Schüler und Studenten in Deutschland sind bei www.bildungsstreik.net zu finden.
Am 17. Juni 1953 wurden bei Aufständen gegen das totalitäre Regime in der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik (DDR) mehr als 100 Menschen durch Polizei und das Militär getötet. Rund 6.000 Menschen wurden verhaftet. Der Tag ging als Arbeiter-Aufstand oder als als Volks-Aufstand bezeichnet, in die Geschichte von Deutschland ein. Die Proteste im Jahr 1953 wurden von Schülern, Studenten und auch mehreren christlichen Gruppen unterstützt. Bereits damals wollten sich eine Vielzahl von Menschen gegen eine massive staatliche Repression (Unterdrückung) wehren. Im Osten Deutschlands wurde das Kriegsrecht ausgerufen und der Aufstand der Studenten, Menschen, Arbeitern und Bürger mit zum Teil brutalster militärischer Gewalt niedergeschlagen.
RPTS Systematics Professor Dr. Richard C. Gamble Releases Biblical Theology with P & R Publishing
RPTS Systematics Professor Dr. Richard C. Gamble Releases Biblical Theology with P & R Publishing
PITTSBURGH, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- P & R Publishing has just released the first of a three-volume Biblical theology entitled The Whole Counsel of God by Dr. Richard C. Gamble, a world-renowned Calvin scholar who returned to his hometown of Pittsburgh in 2005 to serve as professor of systematic theology at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (RPTS: see www.rpts.edu).
"Nothing comparable in scope has been done in the last hundred years within the circles of Reformed orthodoxy," said Dr. John M. Frame, professor of systematic theology and philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando.
Gamble's first volume just released, entitled God's Mighty Acts in the Old Testament, unveils Old Testament theology within the organic, progressive, and historical development of the Bible. Topics thoroughly span the canon, days of creation, faith and reason, covenants, the Ten Commandments, Old Testament ecclesiology, the nature of God, justification, and Old Testament apologetics. The 894- page hardback is available at select seminary bookstores and online through P & R Publishing, Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble (retail, $39.99).
"This is a major work," said Ian Thompson, vice- president of marketing at P & R Publishing. "We have had systematic theologies in one volume that don't quite cover enough ground, or with the quirks of the writer still in place, but we haven't had a modern, accessible systematic theology that includes a Biblical and historical approach. Richard Gamble is known as an inspiring communicator to generations of pastors and here his skills are much in evidence."
Gamble contributed to the Handbook for Calvin's Institutes, one publication of a multi-volume commemorative series produced by Calvin500, an organization coordinating the Quincentenary celebration of the birth of John Calvin June 30 to July 10 in Geneva, Switzerland, for which he also will lecture.
To interview Dr. Gamble, please call Grant Van Leuven at 412-731-8690, Ext. 108.
Founded in 1810, RPTS is the fifth oldest seminary in the nation, and will celebrate its bicentennial in 2010. It offers a conservative, classic Reformed theological education for students coming from the Pittsburgh area and around the world to study the Bible and prepare for the pastorate. Fully accredited, RPTS grants degrees in Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, and a Doctor of Divinity -- all with the option of a concentration in Biblical counseling; it also offers programs for a Diploma in Theology, and certificates in Missionary Training and Servant of the Church.
PITTSBURGH, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- P & R Publishing has just released the first of a three-volume Biblical theology entitled The Whole Counsel of God by Dr. Richard C. Gamble, a world-renowned Calvin scholar who returned to his hometown of Pittsburgh in 2005 to serve as professor of systematic theology at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (RPTS: see www.rpts.edu).
"Nothing comparable in scope has been done in the last hundred years within the circles of Reformed orthodoxy," said Dr. John M. Frame, professor of systematic theology and philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando.
Gamble's first volume just released, entitled God's Mighty Acts in the Old Testament, unveils Old Testament theology within the organic, progressive, and historical development of the Bible. Topics thoroughly span the canon, days of creation, faith and reason, covenants, the Ten Commandments, Old Testament ecclesiology, the nature of God, justification, and Old Testament apologetics. The 894- page hardback is available at select seminary bookstores and online through P & R Publishing, Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble (retail, $39.99).
"This is a major work," said Ian Thompson, vice- president of marketing at P & R Publishing. "We have had systematic theologies in one volume that don't quite cover enough ground, or with the quirks of the writer still in place, but we haven't had a modern, accessible systematic theology that includes a Biblical and historical approach. Richard Gamble is known as an inspiring communicator to generations of pastors and here his skills are much in evidence."
Gamble contributed to the Handbook for Calvin's Institutes, one publication of a multi-volume commemorative series produced by Calvin500, an organization coordinating the Quincentenary celebration of the birth of John Calvin June 30 to July 10 in Geneva, Switzerland, for which he also will lecture.
To interview Dr. Gamble, please call Grant Van Leuven at 412-731-8690, Ext. 108.
Founded in 1810, RPTS is the fifth oldest seminary in the nation, and will celebrate its bicentennial in 2010. It offers a conservative, classic Reformed theological education for students coming from the Pittsburgh area and around the world to study the Bible and prepare for the pastorate. Fully accredited, RPTS grants degrees in Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, and a Doctor of Divinity -- all with the option of a concentration in Biblical counseling; it also offers programs for a Diploma in Theology, and certificates in Missionary Training and Servant of the Church.
Special Report on Judge Sotomayor from Judicial Watch
Special Report on Judge Sotomayor from Judicial Watch
Judicial Watch Releases Special Report on Judge Sotomayor's Connection to the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund
Sotomayor Served as the "Top Policy Maker" on the Board of Directors of the Leftist PRLDEF for 12 Years
WASHINGTON, June 17 /Standard Newswire/ -- Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, today released a new special report on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor and her connection to the leftist Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF). Sotomayor served as the "top policy maker" on the PRLDEF's Board of Directors for twelve years, 1980- 1992, until she became a federal judge.
According to the Special Report: "The PRLDEF bills itself as an organization that provides legal services to the Latino community. However, the organization's activities reflect a commitment to the worst aspects of liberal judicial activism: identity politics, race baiting, and ethnic favoritism."
The following is a partial list of the PRLDEF's activities during Judge Sotomayor's tenure as described in Judicial Watch's Special Report:
· In 1990, the PRLDF attacked then-New York Mayor David Dinkins after the mayor labeled three Puerto Rican "nationalists" who shot five members of Congress in 1954 "assassins." The radicals were members of a violent Puerto Rican terrorist group FALN (Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional). The PRLDF said the mayor's comments "lacked sensitivity." Reuben Franco, President of the PRLDF said: "[Mayor Dinkins] doesn't recognize that to many people in Puerto Rico, these are fighters for freedom and justice..."
· In 1988, the Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fund engaged in a battle with the New York City Police Department over its "racist" promotion exam, ultimately presiding over a radical redesign to allow more minorities to achieve a passing grade. According to The New York Times: "The new test, a four-part exam prepared with the help of an expert designated by the Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fund... involved changes in format, including the addition of open-book questions and a video portion."
· In 1981, the PRLDEF filed a complaint against Elizabeth, New Jersey Mayor Thomas Dunn following a City Hall directive requiring staff to speak English while on the job. In 1990, the organization also opposed a law to require merchants to post an English sign in the storefront explaining the nature of business.
· In a March 1981 memo to the directors of the PRLDEF, Sotomayor and two colleagues argued against the death penalty because it is, "associated with evident racism in our society" and because it "creates inhuman psychological burdens for the offender." The memo, which Sotomayor initially failed to turn over to the Senate Judiciary Committee, argued that the PRLDEF should oppose the restoration of the death penalty in New York State.
· In 1981, the PRLDEF applauded a decision by a federal judge forced teachers at an Ann Arbor Michigan elementary school to undergo "consciousness raising" about a dialect spoken by young black children called "Black English." The training program cost taxpayers $44,000.
During her 12-year tenure, according to one former staff lawyer, "Sonia [Sotomayor] displayed an increasing amount of leadership on the board." The New York Times, meanwhile, characterized Sotomayor as the "top policy maker" on the PRLDEF Board of Directors, who "was an involved and ardent supporter of [the PRLDEF's] various legal efforts during her time with the group."
"In Judge Sotomayor, Obama offers the personal embodiment of his liberal judicial activist philosophy that places 'empathy' above the rule of law. Judge Sotomayor's leadership positions with the PRLDEF suggest she is more than willing to advance a liberal, race-based agenda through the court system. And for this Judge Sotomayor owes an explanation to the American people," stated Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.
Visit www.JudicialWatch.org to read Judicial Watch's Special Report on Judge Sotomayor and the PRLDEF.
Judicial Watch Releases Special Report on Judge Sotomayor's Connection to the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund
Sotomayor Served as the "Top Policy Maker" on the Board of Directors of the Leftist PRLDEF for 12 Years
WASHINGTON, June 17 /Standard Newswire/ -- Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, today released a new special report on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor and her connection to the leftist Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF). Sotomayor served as the "top policy maker" on the PRLDEF's Board of Directors for twelve years, 1980- 1992, until she became a federal judge.
According to the Special Report: "The PRLDEF bills itself as an organization that provides legal services to the Latino community. However, the organization's activities reflect a commitment to the worst aspects of liberal judicial activism: identity politics, race baiting, and ethnic favoritism."
The following is a partial list of the PRLDEF's activities during Judge Sotomayor's tenure as described in Judicial Watch's Special Report:
· In 1990, the PRLDF attacked then-New York Mayor David Dinkins after the mayor labeled three Puerto Rican "nationalists" who shot five members of Congress in 1954 "assassins." The radicals were members of a violent Puerto Rican terrorist group FALN (Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional). The PRLDF said the mayor's comments "lacked sensitivity." Reuben Franco, President of the PRLDF said: "[Mayor Dinkins] doesn't recognize that to many people in Puerto Rico, these are fighters for freedom and justice..."
· In 1988, the Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fund engaged in a battle with the New York City Police Department over its "racist" promotion exam, ultimately presiding over a radical redesign to allow more minorities to achieve a passing grade. According to The New York Times: "The new test, a four-part exam prepared with the help of an expert designated by the Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fund... involved changes in format, including the addition of open-book questions and a video portion."
· In 1981, the PRLDEF filed a complaint against Elizabeth, New Jersey Mayor Thomas Dunn following a City Hall directive requiring staff to speak English while on the job. In 1990, the organization also opposed a law to require merchants to post an English sign in the storefront explaining the nature of business.
· In a March 1981 memo to the directors of the PRLDEF, Sotomayor and two colleagues argued against the death penalty because it is, "associated with evident racism in our society" and because it "creates inhuman psychological burdens for the offender." The memo, which Sotomayor initially failed to turn over to the Senate Judiciary Committee, argued that the PRLDEF should oppose the restoration of the death penalty in New York State.
· In 1981, the PRLDEF applauded a decision by a federal judge forced teachers at an Ann Arbor Michigan elementary school to undergo "consciousness raising" about a dialect spoken by young black children called "Black English." The training program cost taxpayers $44,000.
During her 12-year tenure, according to one former staff lawyer, "Sonia [Sotomayor] displayed an increasing amount of leadership on the board." The New York Times, meanwhile, characterized Sotomayor as the "top policy maker" on the PRLDEF Board of Directors, who "was an involved and ardent supporter of [the PRLDEF's] various legal efforts during her time with the group."
"In Judge Sotomayor, Obama offers the personal embodiment of his liberal judicial activist philosophy that places 'empathy' above the rule of law. Judge Sotomayor's leadership positions with the PRLDEF suggest she is more than willing to advance a liberal, race-based agenda through the court system. And for this Judge Sotomayor owes an explanation to the American people," stated Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.
Visit www.JudicialWatch.org to read Judicial Watch's Special Report on Judge Sotomayor and the PRLDEF.
Pro-life Leader Slams Proposed State-Sponsored Sexualization of Latin American Children
Pro-life Leader Slams Proposed State-Sponsored Sexualization of Latin American Children
FRONT ROYAL, VA, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Fr. Thomas J. Euteneuer, president of Human Life International, today castigated members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) following reports of the organization's declaration earlier this month calling for "comprehensive sexuality education starting in early childhood."
As reported by LifeSiteNews, the ECOSOC's meeting in Jamaica yielded a resolution declaring that: "Scientific evidence demonstrates that comprehensive sexuality education, including HIV/STI prevention methods -- such as the correct and consistent use of male and female condoms...neither accelerates sexual debut, nor increases the frequency of sexual relations."
"This is absolute nonsense! We know from almost every study on the topic that this is the exact opposite of the truth," said Fr. Euteneuer. "Condom promotion has not stopped HIV in the developing world. And propagandizing young children about a value-neutral approach to sex, and telling them that they'll be safe if they use condoms is exactly how you get them to start practicing sex before marriage."
"This outrage is perpetrated by pagans forcing their hedonistic values on the families of the only Catholic continent in the world. It is a violation of sovereignty of nations and of the rights of parents to teach their kids on these delicate matters," said Fr. Euteneuer.
Fr. Euteneuer pointed out that the 1995 Vatican document, The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality, condemns this form of sex education and manipulation.
"The innocence of children is too precious of a gift to throw away in deference to government and its coercive modern amorality," said Fr. Euteneuer.
"Parents, teachers, and all people of good will, let's tell them to get their grubby hands off our kids!"
Human Life International: Creating effective opposition to the culture of death around the world. Founded in 1981, HLI is the world's largest pro-life organization and has affiliates in over 87 countries on six continents.
FRONT ROYAL, VA, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Fr. Thomas J. Euteneuer, president of Human Life International, today castigated members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) following reports of the organization's declaration earlier this month calling for "comprehensive sexuality education starting in early childhood."
As reported by LifeSiteNews, the ECOSOC's meeting in Jamaica yielded a resolution declaring that: "Scientific evidence demonstrates that comprehensive sexuality education, including HIV/STI prevention methods -- such as the correct and consistent use of male and female condoms...neither accelerates sexual debut, nor increases the frequency of sexual relations."
"This is absolute nonsense! We know from almost every study on the topic that this is the exact opposite of the truth," said Fr. Euteneuer. "Condom promotion has not stopped HIV in the developing world. And propagandizing young children about a value-neutral approach to sex, and telling them that they'll be safe if they use condoms is exactly how you get them to start practicing sex before marriage."
"This outrage is perpetrated by pagans forcing their hedonistic values on the families of the only Catholic continent in the world. It is a violation of sovereignty of nations and of the rights of parents to teach their kids on these delicate matters," said Fr. Euteneuer.
Fr. Euteneuer pointed out that the 1995 Vatican document, The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality, condemns this form of sex education and manipulation.
"The innocence of children is too precious of a gift to throw away in deference to government and its coercive modern amorality," said Fr. Euteneuer.
"Parents, teachers, and all people of good will, let's tell them to get their grubby hands off our kids!"
Human Life International: Creating effective opposition to the culture of death around the world. Founded in 1981, HLI is the world's largest pro-life organization and has affiliates in over 87 countries on six continents.
Pro-life Groups will Hold Prayer Vigils, Memorial Outside Tiller's Closed Abortion Clinic
Pro-life Groups will Hold Prayer Vigils, Memorial Outside Tiller's Closed Abortion Clinic
"It's time for the healing process to begin."
WICHITA, Kans., June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- There will be a series of prayer and memorial events held in Wichita, Kansas, on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, to pray for healing and an end to abortion-related violence. Pro-life groups sponsoring this event, known as "A Time for Healing...A Time for Life" are Operation Rescue, the Washington DC based Christian Defense Coalition, and Living Word Outreach of Wichita.
Rev. Patrick Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition, who helped lead the 1991 "Summer of Mercy" protests in Wichita, will head the events, which include a Friday evening prayer vigil, a Saturday walk across Wichita down Kellogg Ave. to pray for peace and healing, and a memorial service at Tiller's former abortion clinic where hundreds of flowers will be placed to honor the pre-born babies who died there. Prayers for the Tiller family will be offered by members of the clergy.
Rev. Mahoney has conducted similar outreaches in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and China to stop violence and human rights abuses.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 19, at 7:30 P.M.
Prayer vigil at Living Word Outreach,
3033 S. Hillside Ave., Wichita.
Saturday, June 20, at 8:00 A.M.
Gather at Living Word Outreach Church.
Group will walk along the entire length of Kellogg Ave. covering the boundaries of Wichita from west to east.
Saturday, June 20, at 12:00 Noon.
Prayer vigil and memorial service at Women's Health Care Services,
5107 East Kellogg Ave., Wichita.
Prayer walk will continue after the memorial.
Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 P.M.
Prayer vigil at Living Word Outreach.
"We encourage the pro-life community, including the community's pastors, to join us in earnest prayers to the cessation of violence, both inside and outside the womb, and to memorialize those who have tragically lost their lives," said Troy Newman. "This is a time to come together in unity to pray and reflect on the precious gift of life, and to thank God that pre-born babies are currently safe in this community. It's time for the healing process to begin."
About Operation Rescue®
Operation Rescue is one of the leading pro-life Christian activist organizations in the nation. Operation Rescue recently made headlines when it bought and closed an abortion clinic in Wichita, Kansas and has become the voice of the pro-life activist movement in America. Its activities are on the cutting edge of the abortion issue, taking direct action to restore legal personhood to the pre-born and stop abortion in obedience to biblical mandates.
"It's time for the healing process to begin."
WICHITA, Kans., June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- There will be a series of prayer and memorial events held in Wichita, Kansas, on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, to pray for healing and an end to abortion-related violence. Pro-life groups sponsoring this event, known as "A Time for Healing...A Time for Life" are Operation Rescue, the Washington DC based Christian Defense Coalition, and Living Word Outreach of Wichita.
Rev. Patrick Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition, who helped lead the 1991 "Summer of Mercy" protests in Wichita, will head the events, which include a Friday evening prayer vigil, a Saturday walk across Wichita down Kellogg Ave. to pray for peace and healing, and a memorial service at Tiller's former abortion clinic where hundreds of flowers will be placed to honor the pre-born babies who died there. Prayers for the Tiller family will be offered by members of the clergy.
Rev. Mahoney has conducted similar outreaches in Northern Ireland, Iraq, and China to stop violence and human rights abuses.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 19, at 7:30 P.M.
Prayer vigil at Living Word Outreach,
3033 S. Hillside Ave., Wichita.
Saturday, June 20, at 8:00 A.M.
Gather at Living Word Outreach Church.
Group will walk along the entire length of Kellogg Ave. covering the boundaries of Wichita from west to east.
Saturday, June 20, at 12:00 Noon.
Prayer vigil and memorial service at Women's Health Care Services,
5107 East Kellogg Ave., Wichita.
Prayer walk will continue after the memorial.
Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 P.M.
Prayer vigil at Living Word Outreach.
"We encourage the pro-life community, including the community's pastors, to join us in earnest prayers to the cessation of violence, both inside and outside the womb, and to memorialize those who have tragically lost their lives," said Troy Newman. "This is a time to come together in unity to pray and reflect on the precious gift of life, and to thank God that pre-born babies are currently safe in this community. It's time for the healing process to begin."
About Operation Rescue®
Operation Rescue is one of the leading pro-life Christian activist organizations in the nation. Operation Rescue recently made headlines when it bought and closed an abortion clinic in Wichita, Kansas and has become the voice of the pro-life activist movement in America. Its activities are on the cutting edge of the abortion issue, taking direct action to restore legal personhood to the pre-born and stop abortion in obedience to biblical mandates.
Medimmune Will Use Moral Sources for Swine Flu
Medimmune Will Use Moral Sources for Swine Flu
Update on our press release June 16, 2009: New Swine Flu Vaccine Produced in Moral Cell Culture
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- For nearly ten years watchdog organization Children of God for Life has alerted the public on existing and new vaccines and medical products under development using aborted fetal material, and to encourage the pharmaceutical industry to pursue moral avenues of research.
So when Medimmune signed license agreements with Crucell NV for aborted fetal PER C6 cell line in 2002 for flu vaccine production, Children of God for Life immediately alerted the public and wrote to then CEO John Mott, asking him to reconsider that decision.
They never received a response.
When Medimmune Public Relations representative Karen Lancaster contacted Children of God for Life on June 17, 2009, the news was a surprising relief.
"Medimmune has shifted their focus from PER C6 for swine flu cell culture," announced Ms. Vinnedge. "Short term, they will continue using chick embryo as they do in all their regular flu vaccines. Long term, they will use MDCK (Madin-Darby Canine Kidney) for cell culture production."
Ms. Lancaster explained that they changed direction to MDCK a long and well-established cell line. When FDA meetings last fall focused specifically on the MDCK cell line as a viable cell substrate for flu vaccine production, it was an easy decision for Medimmune.
To date, PER C6 has not been used successfully in any US vaccines. In November 2007, Merck halted trials of its HIV vaccine using the cell line.
MDCK was originally used in the early 1970's for a moral version of the rubella vaccine.
It is uncertain whether Medimmune will use PER C6 in the future.
Update on our press release June 16, 2009: New Swine Flu Vaccine Produced in Moral Cell Culture
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- For nearly ten years watchdog organization Children of God for Life has alerted the public on existing and new vaccines and medical products under development using aborted fetal material, and to encourage the pharmaceutical industry to pursue moral avenues of research.
So when Medimmune signed license agreements with Crucell NV for aborted fetal PER C6 cell line in 2002 for flu vaccine production, Children of God for Life immediately alerted the public and wrote to then CEO John Mott, asking him to reconsider that decision.
They never received a response.
When Medimmune Public Relations representative Karen Lancaster contacted Children of God for Life on June 17, 2009, the news was a surprising relief.
"Medimmune has shifted their focus from PER C6 for swine flu cell culture," announced Ms. Vinnedge. "Short term, they will continue using chick embryo as they do in all their regular flu vaccines. Long term, they will use MDCK (Madin-Darby Canine Kidney) for cell culture production."
Ms. Lancaster explained that they changed direction to MDCK a long and well-established cell line. When FDA meetings last fall focused specifically on the MDCK cell line as a viable cell substrate for flu vaccine production, it was an easy decision for Medimmune.
To date, PER C6 has not been used successfully in any US vaccines. In November 2007, Merck halted trials of its HIV vaccine using the cell line.
MDCK was originally used in the early 1970's for a moral version of the rubella vaccine.
It is uncertain whether Medimmune will use PER C6 in the future.
'Apostles of Comedy Movie' World Premieres on GMC June 19 & 20
'Apostles of Comedy Movie' World Premieres on GMC June 19 & 20
"The Apostles" Come to GMC: "Apostles of Comedy Movie" World Premieres on GMC June 19 & 20 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
ATLANTA, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gospel Music Channel (GMC) ( www.gospelmusicchannel.com) will present the world television premiere of the film that captured the unique talents and lives of four comedians working the clean comedy circuit. Apostles of Comedy: The Movie will have a double-header world premiere on GMC, Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20 @ 10:00 p.m. ET/PT both nights.
Apostles of Comedy: The Movie has been called "not just a comedy movie - but an experience." A film for the whole family, Apostles of Comedy: The Movie explores the lives of four award-winning comedians -- Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Ron Pearson and Anthony Griffith. While their comedy is showcased at length, the comedians are shown at home with their families, as well as in unrehearsed conversations with each other behind-the-scenes, in documentary fashion. Each comedian has a unique background and style of comedy, yet they are all family-friendly in their approach, keeping their comedy free of raw language or crude themes, but without losing their edge.
"We chose comedians who specifically do comedy that appeals to all ages, something that the whole family could sit down and enjoy together," says Executive Producer Lenny Sisselman, who has worked with performers such as Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld and Tim Allen. Sisselman teamed up with Emmy-nominated producer Mitchell Galin whose credits include Sci-Fi's Emmy award winning miniseries Dune; CBS' miniseries A Season in Purgatory; ABC's Stephen King's The Langoliers, among others.
"We wanted to produce something that was counter- culture; something that would not only be funny, but move people emotionally," says Jeff Allen, who has been seen on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, HBO, among others. Allen starred in a sitcom pilot on PAX- TV entitled "Happy Wife, Happy Life," and authored the book My Life as a Bystander. Brad Stine, known for his edgy social commentary, has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MTV, New Yorker Magazine, as well as Evening at the Improv. Emmy-Award winner Anthony Griffith has been a frequent guest on The Tonight Show as well as HBO, Comedy Central, and The Bernie Mac Show. Ron Pearson has made a name for himself appearing on various television sitcoms such as Malcolm & Eddie, The Drew Carey Show, That 70s Show, The George Lopez Show, among others.
Following the huge success of Apostles of Comedy: The Movie, these four family-friendly, nationally-known Christian comedians toured the nation together, performing live. For more info visit www.apostlesofcomedy.com/.
Gospel Music Channel is the fastest-growing network in television and can be seen in 45 million homes on various cable systems around the country, on DIRECTV on channel 338 and on Verizon FiOS on channel 224.
"The Apostles" Come to GMC: "Apostles of Comedy Movie" World Premieres on GMC June 19 & 20 at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
ATLANTA, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gospel Music Channel (GMC) ( www.gospelmusicchannel.com) will present the world television premiere of the film that captured the unique talents and lives of four comedians working the clean comedy circuit. Apostles of Comedy: The Movie will have a double-header world premiere on GMC, Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20 @ 10:00 p.m. ET/PT both nights.
Apostles of Comedy: The Movie has been called "not just a comedy movie - but an experience." A film for the whole family, Apostles of Comedy: The Movie explores the lives of four award-winning comedians -- Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Ron Pearson and Anthony Griffith. While their comedy is showcased at length, the comedians are shown at home with their families, as well as in unrehearsed conversations with each other behind-the-scenes, in documentary fashion. Each comedian has a unique background and style of comedy, yet they are all family-friendly in their approach, keeping their comedy free of raw language or crude themes, but without losing their edge.
"We chose comedians who specifically do comedy that appeals to all ages, something that the whole family could sit down and enjoy together," says Executive Producer Lenny Sisselman, who has worked with performers such as Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld and Tim Allen. Sisselman teamed up with Emmy-nominated producer Mitchell Galin whose credits include Sci-Fi's Emmy award winning miniseries Dune; CBS' miniseries A Season in Purgatory; ABC's Stephen King's The Langoliers, among others.
"We wanted to produce something that was counter- culture; something that would not only be funny, but move people emotionally," says Jeff Allen, who has been seen on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, HBO, among others. Allen starred in a sitcom pilot on PAX- TV entitled "Happy Wife, Happy Life," and authored the book My Life as a Bystander. Brad Stine, known for his edgy social commentary, has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MTV, New Yorker Magazine, as well as Evening at the Improv. Emmy-Award winner Anthony Griffith has been a frequent guest on The Tonight Show as well as HBO, Comedy Central, and The Bernie Mac Show. Ron Pearson has made a name for himself appearing on various television sitcoms such as Malcolm & Eddie, The Drew Carey Show, That 70s Show, The George Lopez Show, among others.
Following the huge success of Apostles of Comedy: The Movie, these four family-friendly, nationally-known Christian comedians toured the nation together, performing live. For more info visit www.apostlesofcomedy.com/.
Gospel Music Channel is the fastest-growing network in television and can be seen in 45 million homes on various cable systems around the country, on DIRECTV on channel 338 and on Verizon FiOS on channel 224.
Don't Give Up Hope, Says Pro-Family Leader: Launches Free pdf Textbook Teaching How to Re-Build Family-Centered Culture
Redeem The Rainbow. Photo: Christian Newswire
Don't Give Up Hope, Says Pro-Family Leader: Launches Free pdf Textbook Teaching How to Re-Build Family-Centered Culture
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Dr. Scott Lively is an attorney, pastor and international consultant on family issues with more than twenty years of ministry opposing the "gay" political agenda around the world.
For the past ten years, while lecturing and consulting on pro-family strategies in more than 30 countries, Dr. Lively has been writing the world's first textbook that teaches pro-family advocates how to defeat the homosexual agenda and reestablish family-centered culture in their respective nations.
Today, Dr. Lively released the book, "Redeeming the Rainbow: A Christian Response to the 'Gay' Agenda" on the Internet as a free resource in pdf format.
"This is my free gift to the international pro-family movement," said Lively. "Everything I've learned in twenty years on the front lines of the 'culture war' is in this book. I want pro-family people to have free access to these insights, analysis and strategies so that they will know that there is still hope for re-building family- centered culture, and how they can achieve that goal.
"I have devoted thousands of hours of work and all of the skills and training I have acquired through my career to produce the most straightforward, concise and easy-to-understand guidance that I can," he added. "I've boiled it down to under 250 pages, addressing every significant aspect of the conflict between Christian and 'gay' social goals. My only restriction on the use of this book is that it may not be offered for sale, but must be given away freely. I offer whatever value it may have as a sacrifice to the Lord."
"Redeeming the Rainbow" is available for download online in the Resources section of www.defendthefamily.com, specifically www.defendthefamily.com/_docs/resources/1889235. pdf
It can also be requested by e-mail to sdllaw@gmail.com
Pro-family activists are urged to make full use of this resource, and to send copies of this notice to all of their lists. Tax-deductible donations will be accepted at the website to help underwrite Dr. Lively's ministry.
Henan House Church Raided; Six Christians Receive Administrative Detention
Henan House Church Raided; Six Christians Receive Administrative Detention
HENAN, China, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- On June 14, government officials raided Rock (Panshi) House Church in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, and arrested six believers, including Pastor Dou Shaowen, and his wife Feng Lu. The six arrested were later sentenced to15 days of administrative detention with a fine.
The Christians were raided by a number of officials from the State Security Bureau, Public Security Bureau, Religious Affairs Bureau and the Anti-Riot Squad during their Sunday worship service. The officials declared the service an "illegal gathering." All Sunday school teachers were required to register their IDs and the other church members were dispersed by force. Twenty-four hours later, on June 15, the families of the six Christians who were arrested received administrative detention notices from the Public Security Bureau and were required to pay a fine. The same day, Pastor Dou's home was searched by the PSB, resulting in the confiscation of his computer.
Contact the authorities at the Jing Ba Lu Branch PSB office in Zhengzhou City and ask for the immediate release of the six Christians. The contact number for Jing Ba Lu Branch PSB office is +86-37163931313.
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HENAN, China, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- On June 14, government officials raided Rock (Panshi) House Church in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, and arrested six believers, including Pastor Dou Shaowen, and his wife Feng Lu. The six arrested were later sentenced to15 days of administrative detention with a fine.
The Christians were raided by a number of officials from the State Security Bureau, Public Security Bureau, Religious Affairs Bureau and the Anti-Riot Squad during their Sunday worship service. The officials declared the service an "illegal gathering." All Sunday school teachers were required to register their IDs and the other church members were dispersed by force. Twenty-four hours later, on June 15, the families of the six Christians who were arrested received administrative detention notices from the Public Security Bureau and were required to pay a fine. The same day, Pastor Dou's home was searched by the PSB, resulting in the confiscation of his computer.
Contact the authorities at the Jing Ba Lu Branch PSB office in Zhengzhou City and ask for the immediate release of the six Christians. The contact number for Jing Ba Lu Branch PSB office is +86-37163931313.
ChinaAid grants permission to reproduce photos and/or information for non-fundraising purposes, with the provision that www.ChinaAid.org is credited. Please contact: Katherine@ChinaAid.org with questions or requests for further information.
Advocates International Joins Many in the International Community Urging Peru to End the Violence against its Indigenous People and Return to the Nego
Advocates International Joins Many in the International Community Urging Peru to End the Violence against its Indigenous People and Return to the Negotiating Table
WASHINGTON, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Advocates International expressed its concern in a letter today to the President of Peru, Mr. Alan Garcia about the recent attack on indigenous protestors at the "Curva del Diablo" near Bagua on June 5, 2009, resulting in the deaths of at least twenty police and fifty protestors as well as the wounding of over a hundred indigenous civilians, including young children. Peruvian Law Professor Nina Balmaceda, Advocates' Latin American advisor, said: "we are deeply concerned and working to stop the reported use of unprovoked, excessive and unnecessary violence against civilians by armed Peruvian police. We are also concerned about the danger for further abuses of human rights portended by the Government's decision to declare a State of Emergency on Saturday, May 9, 2009. We are also concerned about the large number of wounded who still need medical attention as well as those civilians who have been imprisoned, often in military barracks where access to civilian medical care and support is limited and no guarantees for their human rights exist." Advocates' letter respectfully asks President Garcia and the Peruvian Parliament to:
1. Refrain immediately from using force on peaceful indigenous demonstrators and to respect the fundamental rights of the individuals who have been imprisoned.
2. Ensure that all those wounded in the confrontation receive timely medical attention.
3. Uphold the constitutionally guaranteed rights of indigenous peoples to self-determination, to their ancestral territories, and to prior consultation and consent over any policies and activities that affect them, including the fair settlement of their communal and private land claims and title disputes impacted by the natural resource concessions the government has granted or is currently negotiating to the detriment of the indigenous people who may have a claim to or a communal interest in these lands.
4. Suspend the State of Emergency and curfew in effect, and withdraw the special military forces that have been deployed in the conflict zone, and proactively seek a peaceful dialogue with the Amazonian communities to resolve this conflict.
5. Revoke the ten legislative decrees which undermine indigenous rights and endanger reserved forest spaces.
6. Repeal the decrees that permit police and military to fire freely on protestors while protecting government forces from subsequent persecution regardless of the unprovoked, excessive or unnecessary nature of the government's use of force.
7. Preserve and provide public access to all evidence pertaining to this conflict and see that a thorough, nonpartisan independent investigation takes place concerning the recent acts of violence, including tortures and kidnappings of Amazonian leaders, and ensure that the intellectual authors of the massacre are brought to justice.
Advocates President, Sam Ericsson, said: "It is our hope that the Peruvian government will relent from attacking its own people and renew a period in the history of Peru where the respect for the fundamental rights of all citizens is upheld, and the protection of fragile ecosystems is prioritized."
Next week, Advocates International will be assisting a delegation from Peru visit with interested members of Congress and the Obama administration regarding the recent violence and what can be peacefully done to reconcile the parties differences over land and natural resource development in Peru's Amazonas and Loreto Districts.
Click her to download an English and Spanish version of Advocates International's June 17, 2009 Letter to Peruvian President, Alan Garcia, with copies to the Peruvian Prime Minister, Yehude Simon, and the United States Ambassador to Peru, The Honorable P. Michael McKinley.
Advocates International is an international organization of attorneys in over 150 nations, including the United States, who seek to do justice with compassion, including through its Peace &Reconciliation Global Task Force, working to foster forgiveness and restoration of relations within individuals, families, communities and nations.
WASHINGTON, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Advocates International expressed its concern in a letter today to the President of Peru, Mr. Alan Garcia about the recent attack on indigenous protestors at the "Curva del Diablo" near Bagua on June 5, 2009, resulting in the deaths of at least twenty police and fifty protestors as well as the wounding of over a hundred indigenous civilians, including young children. Peruvian Law Professor Nina Balmaceda, Advocates' Latin American advisor, said: "we are deeply concerned and working to stop the reported use of unprovoked, excessive and unnecessary violence against civilians by armed Peruvian police. We are also concerned about the danger for further abuses of human rights portended by the Government's decision to declare a State of Emergency on Saturday, May 9, 2009. We are also concerned about the large number of wounded who still need medical attention as well as those civilians who have been imprisoned, often in military barracks where access to civilian medical care and support is limited and no guarantees for their human rights exist." Advocates' letter respectfully asks President Garcia and the Peruvian Parliament to:
1. Refrain immediately from using force on peaceful indigenous demonstrators and to respect the fundamental rights of the individuals who have been imprisoned.
2. Ensure that all those wounded in the confrontation receive timely medical attention.
3. Uphold the constitutionally guaranteed rights of indigenous peoples to self-determination, to their ancestral territories, and to prior consultation and consent over any policies and activities that affect them, including the fair settlement of their communal and private land claims and title disputes impacted by the natural resource concessions the government has granted or is currently negotiating to the detriment of the indigenous people who may have a claim to or a communal interest in these lands.
4. Suspend the State of Emergency and curfew in effect, and withdraw the special military forces that have been deployed in the conflict zone, and proactively seek a peaceful dialogue with the Amazonian communities to resolve this conflict.
5. Revoke the ten legislative decrees which undermine indigenous rights and endanger reserved forest spaces.
6. Repeal the decrees that permit police and military to fire freely on protestors while protecting government forces from subsequent persecution regardless of the unprovoked, excessive or unnecessary nature of the government's use of force.
7. Preserve and provide public access to all evidence pertaining to this conflict and see that a thorough, nonpartisan independent investigation takes place concerning the recent acts of violence, including tortures and kidnappings of Amazonian leaders, and ensure that the intellectual authors of the massacre are brought to justice.
Advocates President, Sam Ericsson, said: "It is our hope that the Peruvian government will relent from attacking its own people and renew a period in the history of Peru where the respect for the fundamental rights of all citizens is upheld, and the protection of fragile ecosystems is prioritized."
Next week, Advocates International will be assisting a delegation from Peru visit with interested members of Congress and the Obama administration regarding the recent violence and what can be peacefully done to reconcile the parties differences over land and natural resource development in Peru's Amazonas and Loreto Districts.
Click her to download an English and Spanish version of Advocates International's June 17, 2009 Letter to Peruvian President, Alan Garcia, with copies to the Peruvian Prime Minister, Yehude Simon, and the United States Ambassador to Peru, The Honorable P. Michael McKinley.
Advocates International is an international organization of attorneys in over 150 nations, including the United States, who seek to do justice with compassion, including through its Peace &Reconciliation Global Task Force, working to foster forgiveness and restoration of relations within individuals, families, communities and nations.
Don Feder to Discuss Pro-Obama Media Coverage on Savage Nation
Don Feder to Discuss Pro-Obama Media Coverage on Savage Nation
WASHINGTON, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Michael Savage, one of the top 3 most popular radio talk show hosts in America, will be interviewing Boycott The New York Times (www.boycottnyt.com) editor Don Feder this evening on his highly rated show, The Savage Nation. They will be discussing the media's role in helping to elect President Obama and support his agenda.
On his June 15th show, Savage asked, If a plurality of Americans are conservative, why is there a "neo- Marxist in the White House" who's successfully implementing a socialist agenda? The answer, he said, is because we have a "neo-Marxist media." He pointed to a recent Gallup poll showing that 40% of Americans call themselves conservative, while only 21% describe themselves as liberal.
Feder agrees with Savage, writing in a column posted today, "This isn't name-calling but an accurate assessment of what might be called a partnership in crime -- Barack Obama and the mainstream media." He adds that "Barack Obama is a creation of a leftist media ... especially The New York Times."
"Until conservatives acknowledge the fact that The New York Times and company are at war with basic American values -- and begin fighting back -- a nation with a conservative plurality will continue on a course charted by a neo-Marxist president," he concluded.
About Boycott The New York Times:
A project of Accuracy In Media (AIM), Boycott The New York Times is the first website to call for a general boycott of America's most biased news outlet. The site provides contact information for The Times and its top advertisers, and an online petition that readers can sign to protest its liberal bias. For more information, go to www.boycottnyt.com and www.aim.org.
About Don Feder:
Don Feder is the editor of Boycott The New York Times. A former Boston Herald editorial writer and syndicated political columnist, Feder has appeared on "The O'Reilly Factor," "Hannity and Colmes," "Politically Incorrect," "The 700 Club," "Focus On The Family," "Fox & Friends" and "The Savage Nation." His columns have been read on the air by Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura.
To arrange an interview with Don Feder, contact Sarah Schaerr Norton at (202) 364-4401 ext. 107 or sarah.schaerr@aim.org.
WASHINGTON, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Michael Savage, one of the top 3 most popular radio talk show hosts in America, will be interviewing Boycott The New York Times (www.boycottnyt.com) editor Don Feder this evening on his highly rated show, The Savage Nation. They will be discussing the media's role in helping to elect President Obama and support his agenda.
On his June 15th show, Savage asked, If a plurality of Americans are conservative, why is there a "neo- Marxist in the White House" who's successfully implementing a socialist agenda? The answer, he said, is because we have a "neo-Marxist media." He pointed to a recent Gallup poll showing that 40% of Americans call themselves conservative, while only 21% describe themselves as liberal.
Feder agrees with Savage, writing in a column posted today, "This isn't name-calling but an accurate assessment of what might be called a partnership in crime -- Barack Obama and the mainstream media." He adds that "Barack Obama is a creation of a leftist media ... especially The New York Times."
"Until conservatives acknowledge the fact that The New York Times and company are at war with basic American values -- and begin fighting back -- a nation with a conservative plurality will continue on a course charted by a neo-Marxist president," he concluded.
About Boycott The New York Times:
A project of Accuracy In Media (AIM), Boycott The New York Times is the first website to call for a general boycott of America's most biased news outlet. The site provides contact information for The Times and its top advertisers, and an online petition that readers can sign to protest its liberal bias. For more information, go to www.boycottnyt.com and www.aim.org.
About Don Feder:
Don Feder is the editor of Boycott The New York Times. A former Boston Herald editorial writer and syndicated political columnist, Feder has appeared on "The O'Reilly Factor," "Hannity and Colmes," "Politically Incorrect," "The 700 Club," "Focus On The Family," "Fox & Friends" and "The Savage Nation." His columns have been read on the air by Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura.
To arrange an interview with Don Feder, contact Sarah Schaerr Norton at (202) 364-4401 ext. 107 or sarah.schaerr@aim.org.
Beijing Church Website Forcibly Shut Down by Government
Beijing Church Website Forcibly Shut Down by Government
BEIJING, China, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- ChinaAid recently learned that the Websites Surveillance Section of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau forcibly shut down the website of Shouwang Christian Church of Beijing at 10:45 a.m. on April 13, 2009. The only explanation the church has received from the related agent is that government authorities concluded that the website was the "website of an illegal Christian organization," and demanded that the agent shut it down.
Shouwang Christian Church members say that government authorities have never concluded that their house church is an illegal organization. Though Shouwang Christian Church pre-paid for a year of service, the website was shut down without prior notice or an official written explanation. The website was registered by an individual, and was used mainly by the house church members to communicate with each other regarding daily activities and information about the church.
Shouwang Christian Church plans to continue to press government officials for an official explanation regarding the reason that their website was shut down. The church requests that Christians around the world pray for their rights to be upheld and that their website will be restored.
Read a letter from Shouwang Christian Church of Beijing to Christians around the world.
Send the Christians at Shouwang Christian Church an encouraging note of support. Send to:
Beijing Shouwang House Church
Suite 8B1, 8th Floor
Huajie Plaza, No.13 Dazhongsi
Haidian District
Beijing 100098 China
ChinaAid grants permission to reproduce photos and/or information for non-fundraising purposes, with the provision that www.ChinaAid.org is credited. Please contact: Katherine@ChinaAid.org with questions or requests for further information.
BEIJING, China, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- ChinaAid recently learned that the Websites Surveillance Section of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau forcibly shut down the website of Shouwang Christian Church of Beijing at 10:45 a.m. on April 13, 2009. The only explanation the church has received from the related agent is that government authorities concluded that the website was the "website of an illegal Christian organization," and demanded that the agent shut it down.
Shouwang Christian Church members say that government authorities have never concluded that their house church is an illegal organization. Though Shouwang Christian Church pre-paid for a year of service, the website was shut down without prior notice or an official written explanation. The website was registered by an individual, and was used mainly by the house church members to communicate with each other regarding daily activities and information about the church.
Shouwang Christian Church plans to continue to press government officials for an official explanation regarding the reason that their website was shut down. The church requests that Christians around the world pray for their rights to be upheld and that their website will be restored.
Read a letter from Shouwang Christian Church of Beijing to Christians around the world.
Send the Christians at Shouwang Christian Church an encouraging note of support. Send to:
Beijing Shouwang House Church
Suite 8B1, 8th Floor
Huajie Plaza, No.13 Dazhongsi
Haidian District
Beijing 100098 China
ChinaAid grants permission to reproduce photos and/or information for non-fundraising purposes, with the provision that www.ChinaAid.org is credited. Please contact: Katherine@ChinaAid.org with questions or requests for further information.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
OC-Based Church Says Greenest Church Building is the One that is Never Built
OC-Based Church Says Greenest Church Building is the One that is Never Built
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Like many companies and households, churches throughout the United States are going green--reusing building materials and using energy-efficient light bulbs--in an effort to care for God's creation. But one OC-based church has found a way to be even greener.
When The Well, once a traditional Southern Baptist Church in Orange County, left its building in 2005 to become a community of house churches, they did not do it for environmental reasons. However, Ken Eastburn, pastor of The Well, does believe this model allows the Church to be good stewards of its resources and of the environment.
"People attend house-church gatherings closer to their homes, so they cut down significantly on miles traveled. And because we have no dedicated building, our carbon footprint is fairly minimal," says Eastburn.
And the experts agree. In a May 19 article on BuildingForMinistry.com, Steven P. Fridsma writes, "The greenest building material is the one you never have to use."
That theory sits well with Eastburn, who notes: "While we moved to meeting in homes because that is where God led us, the fact that The Well is being a good steward of God's creation is an added bonus to being a community of house churches."
The Well continues to actively learn what it means to be a church body without a building and encourages other churches and individuals to explore with them on their blog: www.leavethebuildingblog.com. From going green to maximizing resources, blog participants can dialog about a variety of church and faith-related topics aimed at maximizing the effectiveness of the Church and its members.
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Like many companies and households, churches throughout the United States are going green--reusing building materials and using energy-efficient light bulbs--in an effort to care for God's creation. But one OC-based church has found a way to be even greener.
When The Well, once a traditional Southern Baptist Church in Orange County, left its building in 2005 to become a community of house churches, they did not do it for environmental reasons. However, Ken Eastburn, pastor of The Well, does believe this model allows the Church to be good stewards of its resources and of the environment.
"People attend house-church gatherings closer to their homes, so they cut down significantly on miles traveled. And because we have no dedicated building, our carbon footprint is fairly minimal," says Eastburn.
And the experts agree. In a May 19 article on BuildingForMinistry.com, Steven P. Fridsma writes, "The greenest building material is the one you never have to use."
That theory sits well with Eastburn, who notes: "While we moved to meeting in homes because that is where God led us, the fact that The Well is being a good steward of God's creation is an added bonus to being a community of house churches."
The Well continues to actively learn what it means to be a church body without a building and encourages other churches and individuals to explore with them on their blog: www.leavethebuildingblog.com. From going green to maximizing resources, blog participants can dialog about a variety of church and faith-related topics aimed at maximizing the effectiveness of the Church and its members.
Missions Agency Opens Discussion About Spreading the Gospel in Monotheistic and Polytheistic Cultures
Missions Agency Opens Discussion About Spreading the Gospel in Monotheistic and Polytheistic Cultures
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Is it easier to spread the gospel in cultures that believe in one god or in many gods? One missions agency thinks other Christians know the answer.
World Gospel Mission, a missionary-sending agency based in Marion, Indiana, is opening up the discussion at www.unsolvedministries.blogspot.com to talk about how monotheistic and polytheistic cultures respond to the gospel.
"We want to help people think about some of the deeper issues of missions," said Tim Rickel, Vice President of Development. "This one--whether people who believe in one god or in many gods affects evangelism--can have a huge impact on the way we share Jesus with them."
Polytheistic religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, and tribal religions in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Beliefs that are considered monotheistic are Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. As an international missions agency, WGM ministers to people from many religious backgrounds around the world.
"So what does this mean for the average Christian? Well, it's a global world we live in. I think it's good for the church to think through these issues, because you never know when you might be able to talk to a Hindu or a Muslim about Jesus," said Rickel.
Join the conversation about reaching out to people from monotheistic or polytheistic religions at www.unsolvedministries.blogspot.com.
About World Gospel Mission
World Gospel Mission disciples believers to become missions-active Christians. As an interdenominational missionary organization, WGM partners with individuals, small groups, college groups, and churches to intentionally address the physical and spiritual needs of individuals and communities. Learn more at www.wgm.org.
Rachel Elwood, Media Relations
World Gospel Mission
(765) 671-7255
mediarelations@wgm.org
www.wgm.org
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Is it easier to spread the gospel in cultures that believe in one god or in many gods? One missions agency thinks other Christians know the answer.
World Gospel Mission, a missionary-sending agency based in Marion, Indiana, is opening up the discussion at www.unsolvedministries.blogspot.com to talk about how monotheistic and polytheistic cultures respond to the gospel.
"We want to help people think about some of the deeper issues of missions," said Tim Rickel, Vice President of Development. "This one--whether people who believe in one god or in many gods affects evangelism--can have a huge impact on the way we share Jesus with them."
Polytheistic religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, and tribal religions in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Beliefs that are considered monotheistic are Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. As an international missions agency, WGM ministers to people from many religious backgrounds around the world.
"So what does this mean for the average Christian? Well, it's a global world we live in. I think it's good for the church to think through these issues, because you never know when you might be able to talk to a Hindu or a Muslim about Jesus," said Rickel.
Join the conversation about reaching out to people from monotheistic or polytheistic religions at www.unsolvedministries.blogspot.com.
About World Gospel Mission
World Gospel Mission disciples believers to become missions-active Christians. As an interdenominational missionary organization, WGM partners with individuals, small groups, college groups, and churches to intentionally address the physical and spiritual needs of individuals and communities. Learn more at www.wgm.org.
Rachel Elwood, Media Relations
World Gospel Mission
(765) 671-7255
mediarelations@wgm.org
www.wgm.org
Announcing the 2009 Best Christian Workplaces in the US and Canada
Announcing the 2009 Best Christian Workplaces in the US and Canada
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- The survey, administered by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), involved 13,254 employees in 140 organizations across North America to identify great workplaces with a Christian mission and/or values.
The 2009 Certified Best Christian Workplaces in the US include:
Alliance Defense Fund
Amor Ministries
Apartment Life
Appalachian Bible College
Aspen Group
Bethany Learning Center
Bethel University
Bethesda Christian School
Briarcrest Christian School
Calvary Chapel Christian School
CedarCreek Church
Children at Heart Ministries
Christ's Church of the Valley
Christian Heritage Academy
The City Mission
Coalition for Christian Outreach
Community Bible Church
Concordia Publishing House
CRISTA Ministries
Crossroads
Delaware County Christian School
DeMoss Group, Inc.
Denver Rescue Mission
English Language Institute/China
Evangel University
Evangelical Christian Credit Union
Evangelical Christian School
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Evansville Christian School
Faithbridge Church
The Friends of Israel
God's World Publications, Inc.
Heartland Community Church
Howard Books
Indian Rocks Christian School
Indiana Wesleyan
InterVarsity Press
Joni and Friends
Kensington Community Church
Lakeland Christian School
LifeChurch.tv
Light of Life Ministries, Inc.
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary
Long Beach Rescue Mission
Mennonite Brethren Foundation
MOPS International
New Mission Systems International
Olivet Nazarene University
Open Doors with Brother Andrew
Ouachita Christian School
Partners International
Phoenix Seminary
The Pittsburgh Project
Samaritan Ministries International
Southland Christian Church
Tacoma Rescue Mission
Tyndale House Publishers
Water Street Rescue Mission
Westlake Christian Academy
Wheaton Academy
Whittier Christian High School
World Harvest Mission
The 2009 Recognized Best Christian Workplaces in Canada include:
Bethany Community Church
Beulah Alliance Church
Bill Prankard Evangelistic Association
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
Centre Street Church
Emmanuel Bible College
Focus on the Family (Canada)
Linden Christian School
Medeba
Partners International Canada
Power to Change
Waterloo Mennonite Brethren
In order to be Certified (US)/Recognized (Canada) as a Best Christian Workplace, organizations must complete the Best Christian Workplaces Institute Employee Engagement survey and meet predetermined standards of excellence. The survey covers such issues as: job satisfaction, organizational commitment, Christian witness, supervisory effectiveness, work satisfaction, personal growth and development, management effectiveness, customer/supporter satisfaction, teamwork, communications and pay and benefits. Employees answer more than 50 questions addressing these topics, rating each statement as either 1 (strongly disagree), 2 (disagree), 3 (neutral), 4 (agree) or 5 (strongly agree).
The Best Christian Workplaces Institute has surveyed more than 80,000 employees across North America in the past eight years. BCWI is a research based organizational and human resources consulting firm based on Mercer Island, Washington. The Canadian workplace survey was sponsored by the Canadian Council of Christian Charities.
"No one can deny that Christian organizations are feeling the effects of the nation's worry over the economy. Although we believe that Christian organizations should do all they can to pay competitively, our survey shows that there are other factors even more influential in making your employees feel blessed by their work, including work being a place of community," says Lopus. "The Best Christian Workplaces survey consistently reveals that Christian employees appreciate God-glorifying relationships shaped by the fruit of the Spirit."
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- The survey, administered by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), involved 13,254 employees in 140 organizations across North America to identify great workplaces with a Christian mission and/or values.
The 2009 Certified Best Christian Workplaces in the US include:
Alliance Defense Fund
Amor Ministries
Apartment Life
Appalachian Bible College
Aspen Group
Bethany Learning Center
Bethel University
Bethesda Christian School
Briarcrest Christian School
Calvary Chapel Christian School
CedarCreek Church
Children at Heart Ministries
Christ's Church of the Valley
Christian Heritage Academy
The City Mission
Coalition for Christian Outreach
Community Bible Church
Concordia Publishing House
CRISTA Ministries
Crossroads
Delaware County Christian School
DeMoss Group, Inc.
Denver Rescue Mission
English Language Institute/China
Evangel University
Evangelical Christian Credit Union
Evangelical Christian School
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Evansville Christian School
Faithbridge Church
The Friends of Israel
God's World Publications, Inc.
Heartland Community Church
Howard Books
Indian Rocks Christian School
Indiana Wesleyan
InterVarsity Press
Joni and Friends
Kensington Community Church
Lakeland Christian School
LifeChurch.tv
Light of Life Ministries, Inc.
Lincoln Christian College and Seminary
Long Beach Rescue Mission
Mennonite Brethren Foundation
MOPS International
New Mission Systems International
Olivet Nazarene University
Open Doors with Brother Andrew
Ouachita Christian School
Partners International
Phoenix Seminary
The Pittsburgh Project
Samaritan Ministries International
Southland Christian Church
Tacoma Rescue Mission
Tyndale House Publishers
Water Street Rescue Mission
Westlake Christian Academy
Wheaton Academy
Whittier Christian High School
World Harvest Mission
The 2009 Recognized Best Christian Workplaces in Canada include:
Bethany Community Church
Beulah Alliance Church
Bill Prankard Evangelistic Association
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches
Centre Street Church
Emmanuel Bible College
Focus on the Family (Canada)
Linden Christian School
Medeba
Partners International Canada
Power to Change
Waterloo Mennonite Brethren
In order to be Certified (US)/Recognized (Canada) as a Best Christian Workplace, organizations must complete the Best Christian Workplaces Institute Employee Engagement survey and meet predetermined standards of excellence. The survey covers such issues as: job satisfaction, organizational commitment, Christian witness, supervisory effectiveness, work satisfaction, personal growth and development, management effectiveness, customer/supporter satisfaction, teamwork, communications and pay and benefits. Employees answer more than 50 questions addressing these topics, rating each statement as either 1 (strongly disagree), 2 (disagree), 3 (neutral), 4 (agree) or 5 (strongly agree).
The Best Christian Workplaces Institute has surveyed more than 80,000 employees across North America in the past eight years. BCWI is a research based organizational and human resources consulting firm based on Mercer Island, Washington. The Canadian workplace survey was sponsored by the Canadian Council of Christian Charities.
"No one can deny that Christian organizations are feeling the effects of the nation's worry over the economy. Although we believe that Christian organizations should do all they can to pay competitively, our survey shows that there are other factors even more influential in making your employees feel blessed by their work, including work being a place of community," says Lopus. "The Best Christian Workplaces survey consistently reveals that Christian employees appreciate God-glorifying relationships shaped by the fruit of the Spirit."
Abortionist Killed: National News -- Abortionist Kills Woman: Ignored
Abortionist Killed: National News -- Abortionist Kills Woman: Ignored
HYANNIS, Mass., June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Abortionist George Tiller's death brought an outpouring of national media headlines and Congressional condolences to his family by a resolution approved by the US House. Laura Hope Smith's death at the hands of an abortionist was and continues to be ignored and her mother's effort to bring it to the attention of her senator was stonewalled.
"Where was the press when my daughter Laura died at the hands of an abortionist?" asks Eileen Smith, Laura's mother. A media search shows mostly news reports from nonprofit organizations, religious news and other alternative media.
Laura's death was mentioned 10 months later in one major publication, The Boston Globe, when the abortionist was indicted for manslaughter. It was 6 weeks before her local paper, The Cape Cod Times, mentioned Laura's death, although it sought out her mother for a two-hour interview just 2 days after Laura's death. Smith says the local newspaper rationalized delaying a report on Laura's death so it could corroborate it with an autopsy report.
"Since when has news been postponed in lieu of reporting facts except in the abortion deaths of the mothers?" asks Smith. "I have to believe that it is only because the media's bias toward abortion determines what makes news," she said.
"If Laura had died falling off a bike or in a car accident it would have been in the paper the next day," she said. "My daughter walked into that abortion facility healthy and she left dead," Smith said.
Smith believes Tiller's death is another senseless killing in the history of abortion, adding to the 50 million untimely deaths of unborn babies, including the 60,000 viable babies aborted by Tiller. "His death is a tragedy, but so are all the lives that were taken by him and the lives of over 400 women who have died as a result of an abortion," said Smith.
The abortionist was indicted by a grand jury for manslaughter in the death of Laura, following an investigation by local police and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. The District Attorney found the abortionist's conduct to be "willful, wanton, and reckless" because he sedated Laura with level three drugs without any means of cardiac monitoring or blood pressure cuff; had no assistant who could administer sedation, monitor the patient, or assist in resuscitating her; and, "failed to timely initiate a call to 911." The board also alleged that the abortionist made false statements.
"I call on the media to report deaths like Laura's," said Smith. "If Tiller's death merits national news, so does a death at the hands of an abortionist," she added. Eileen Smith is available for interviews.
HYANNIS, Mass., June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Abortionist George Tiller's death brought an outpouring of national media headlines and Congressional condolences to his family by a resolution approved by the US House. Laura Hope Smith's death at the hands of an abortionist was and continues to be ignored and her mother's effort to bring it to the attention of her senator was stonewalled.
"Where was the press when my daughter Laura died at the hands of an abortionist?" asks Eileen Smith, Laura's mother. A media search shows mostly news reports from nonprofit organizations, religious news and other alternative media.
Laura's death was mentioned 10 months later in one major publication, The Boston Globe, when the abortionist was indicted for manslaughter. It was 6 weeks before her local paper, The Cape Cod Times, mentioned Laura's death, although it sought out her mother for a two-hour interview just 2 days after Laura's death. Smith says the local newspaper rationalized delaying a report on Laura's death so it could corroborate it with an autopsy report.
"Since when has news been postponed in lieu of reporting facts except in the abortion deaths of the mothers?" asks Smith. "I have to believe that it is only because the media's bias toward abortion determines what makes news," she said.
"If Laura had died falling off a bike or in a car accident it would have been in the paper the next day," she said. "My daughter walked into that abortion facility healthy and she left dead," Smith said.
Smith believes Tiller's death is another senseless killing in the history of abortion, adding to the 50 million untimely deaths of unborn babies, including the 60,000 viable babies aborted by Tiller. "His death is a tragedy, but so are all the lives that were taken by him and the lives of over 400 women who have died as a result of an abortion," said Smith.
The abortionist was indicted by a grand jury for manslaughter in the death of Laura, following an investigation by local police and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. The District Attorney found the abortionist's conduct to be "willful, wanton, and reckless" because he sedated Laura with level three drugs without any means of cardiac monitoring or blood pressure cuff; had no assistant who could administer sedation, monitor the patient, or assist in resuscitating her; and, "failed to timely initiate a call to 911." The board also alleged that the abortionist made false statements.
"I call on the media to report deaths like Laura's," said Smith. "If Tiller's death merits national news, so does a death at the hands of an abortionist," she added. Eileen Smith is available for interviews.
Tiller's Abortion Web Site Recovered Again: Pro-life Groups Urged to Copy Entire Site for Their Records and Use
Tiller's Abortion Web Site Recovered Again: Pro-life Groups Urged to Copy Entire Site for Their Records and Use
Link to Site: www.OverturnRoe.com
WASHINGTON, June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Tiller's website contents are available for download as well as instructions on how to duplicate his website for beginners.
Randall Terry, Founder of Operation Rescue states:
"Tiller's site is a dark and vile treasure chest of evil - hiding the insidious reality of child-killing, and what Tiller himself actually did.
"We have labored extensively to recover it and post it - again - and we urge all pro-life leaders and activists to copy the entire site to use as they see fit.
"We expect someone in the computer world to scuttle this site, but if enough of us copy and display it, his demonic deeds will be available for all to see until we are victorious in our mission to crush legalized child- killing under foot."
Link to Site: www.OverturnRoe.com
WASHINGTON, June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Tiller's website contents are available for download as well as instructions on how to duplicate his website for beginners.
Randall Terry, Founder of Operation Rescue states:
"Tiller's site is a dark and vile treasure chest of evil - hiding the insidious reality of child-killing, and what Tiller himself actually did.
"We have labored extensively to recover it and post it - again - and we urge all pro-life leaders and activists to copy the entire site to use as they see fit.
"We expect someone in the computer world to scuttle this site, but if enough of us copy and display it, his demonic deeds will be available for all to see until we are victorious in our mission to crush legalized child- killing under foot."
New Swine Flu Vaccine Produced in Moral Cell Culture
New Swine Flu Vaccine Produced in Moral Cell Culture
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Children of God for Life announced today that a new swine flu vaccine produced by Swiss-based pharmaceutical giant, Novartis, is made using ethical cell lines. The vaccine, which was hailed last week by the Associated Press as the first to be produced in cell culture rather than the traditional chick embryo method, uses MDCK (Madin-Darby Canine Kidney) cells.
Novartis said that over 30 countries have requested their vaccine supply, including the US Department of HHS who placed a $289 million dollar order with the company last month.
"This is great news for families worldwide," stated Debi Vinnedge, Children of God for Life's Executive Director. "Other companies such as Sanofi Pasteur and Medimmune are using aborted fetal cell line PER C6 as their cell culture. Concerned families who may not have otherwise used the swine flu vaccine will now have a moral choice!"
While chick embryo is still an option for manufacturing, cell culture is more desirable since it would speed production time for the vaccines considerably. The news release by Novartis last week came only days after the World Health Organization had declared a swine flu pandemic.
Vinnedge noted that there are other companies not far behind Novartis that are also using moral sources for their cell cultures. Novavax is using insect cell lines, Baxter is using Vero cell lines and Protein Science is using caterpillar cell lines.
"There is simply no reason to use aborted fetal cell lines," Vinnedge noted. "We are deeply grateful that Novartis technology is the frontrunner!"
"And it's high time that some of these other pharmaceutical companies start listening to the public demand," she added.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Children of God for Life announced today that a new swine flu vaccine produced by Swiss-based pharmaceutical giant, Novartis, is made using ethical cell lines. The vaccine, which was hailed last week by the Associated Press as the first to be produced in cell culture rather than the traditional chick embryo method, uses MDCK (Madin-Darby Canine Kidney) cells.
Novartis said that over 30 countries have requested their vaccine supply, including the US Department of HHS who placed a $289 million dollar order with the company last month.
"This is great news for families worldwide," stated Debi Vinnedge, Children of God for Life's Executive Director. "Other companies such as Sanofi Pasteur and Medimmune are using aborted fetal cell line PER C6 as their cell culture. Concerned families who may not have otherwise used the swine flu vaccine will now have a moral choice!"
While chick embryo is still an option for manufacturing, cell culture is more desirable since it would speed production time for the vaccines considerably. The news release by Novartis last week came only days after the World Health Organization had declared a swine flu pandemic.
Vinnedge noted that there are other companies not far behind Novartis that are also using moral sources for their cell cultures. Novavax is using insect cell lines, Baxter is using Vero cell lines and Protein Science is using caterpillar cell lines.
"There is simply no reason to use aborted fetal cell lines," Vinnedge noted. "We are deeply grateful that Novartis technology is the frontrunner!"
"And it's high time that some of these other pharmaceutical companies start listening to the public demand," she added.
Zahl der Beschäftigten im verarbeitenden Gewerbe ist gesunken
Zahl der Beschäftigten im verarbeitenden Gewerbe ist gesunken
Von Andreas Klamm
Wiesbaden. Die Zahl der beschäftigten Menschen im verarbeitenden Gewerbe hat im April um 1,7 Prozent abgenommen. Das teilte das Statistische Bundesamt in Wiesbaden mit. Ende April 2009 waren in den Betrieben des Verarbeitenden Gewerbes mit 50 und mehr Beschäftigten in Deutschland 5,1 Millionen Personen tätig.
Das waren rund 86 000 Personen oder 1,7% weniger als im April 2008. Der Rückgang der Zahl der Beschäftigung setzt sich damit fort.
Die Zahl der im April 2009 geleisteten Arbeitsstunden nahm im Vergleich zum entsprechenden Vorjahresmonat um 16,8% auf 612 Millionen ab. Dabei ist zu berücksichtigen, dass es im Berichtsmonat 20 Arbeitstage gab und somit 2 weniger als im Vergleich zum Vorjahresmonat. Die Entgelte (Bruttolohn- und Bruttogehaltsumme) lagen bei 17,1 Milliarden Euro; das waren 7,9% weniger als im April 2008.
Im Vergleich der Beschäftigtenzahl in den von der Größe her wichtigsten Wirtschaftszweige, wiesen nur noch die Bereiche Herstellung von Nahrungs- und Futtermitteln (+ 1,9%) und der Maschinenbau (+ 0,1%) eine positive Entwicklung gegenüber April 2008 auf. Die Wirtschaftszweige Herstellung von elektrischen Ausrüstungen (- 1,1%), Herstellung von Kraftwagen und Kraftwagenteilen (- 2,4%), Herstellung von Metallerzeugnissen (- 2,5%) und Herstellung von Gummi- und Kunststoffwaren (- 3,0%) hatten jeweils einen Beschäftigtenrückgang zu verzeichnen.
Wirtschaftsminister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (CSU), soll verschiedenen Medien-Berichten zufolge, davor gewarnt haben, dass die Zahl der Menschen ohne Erwerbs-Einkiommen auf 4,6 Millionen Menschen noch in diesem Jahr ansteigen könne.
Von Andreas Klamm
Wiesbaden. Die Zahl der beschäftigten Menschen im verarbeitenden Gewerbe hat im April um 1,7 Prozent abgenommen. Das teilte das Statistische Bundesamt in Wiesbaden mit. Ende April 2009 waren in den Betrieben des Verarbeitenden Gewerbes mit 50 und mehr Beschäftigten in Deutschland 5,1 Millionen Personen tätig.
Das waren rund 86 000 Personen oder 1,7% weniger als im April 2008. Der Rückgang der Zahl der Beschäftigung setzt sich damit fort.
Die Zahl der im April 2009 geleisteten Arbeitsstunden nahm im Vergleich zum entsprechenden Vorjahresmonat um 16,8% auf 612 Millionen ab. Dabei ist zu berücksichtigen, dass es im Berichtsmonat 20 Arbeitstage gab und somit 2 weniger als im Vergleich zum Vorjahresmonat. Die Entgelte (Bruttolohn- und Bruttogehaltsumme) lagen bei 17,1 Milliarden Euro; das waren 7,9% weniger als im April 2008.
Im Vergleich der Beschäftigtenzahl in den von der Größe her wichtigsten Wirtschaftszweige, wiesen nur noch die Bereiche Herstellung von Nahrungs- und Futtermitteln (+ 1,9%) und der Maschinenbau (+ 0,1%) eine positive Entwicklung gegenüber April 2008 auf. Die Wirtschaftszweige Herstellung von elektrischen Ausrüstungen (- 1,1%), Herstellung von Kraftwagen und Kraftwagenteilen (- 2,4%), Herstellung von Metallerzeugnissen (- 2,5%) und Herstellung von Gummi- und Kunststoffwaren (- 3,0%) hatten jeweils einen Beschäftigtenrückgang zu verzeichnen.
Wirtschaftsminister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg (CSU), soll verschiedenen Medien-Berichten zufolge, davor gewarnt haben, dass die Zahl der Menschen ohne Erwerbs-Einkiommen auf 4,6 Millionen Menschen noch in diesem Jahr ansteigen könne.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Sarah Palin Is Right: It is Time for Women to Stand Up to Say 'Enough'
Sarah Palin Is Right: It is Time for Women to Stand Up to Say 'Enough'
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Enough is enough! Women, especially mothers and grandmothers, must fight against what has become almost automatic insult through the media, talk show hosts such as David Letterman, and others. Such insults are so commonplace it is not uncommon for even very young ladies to casually accept them, and sadly, even to refer to each other in degrading feminine terms. Too often, it is women who shoot ourselves in the foot, opposing each other on issues such as modesty, contraception, and abortion.
Sexual slurs are the result of a contraceptive mentality that in reality has only retarded masculine maturity, ironically emasculating men rather than demanding of them virtues that produce good fathers and husbands. Consider near epidemic addiction to pornography among single and married men as an example.
Slurs against femininity are part of the much broader assault on women due to widespread rejection of the prophetic wisdom of Pope Paul VI in his encyclical Humanae Vitae, wherein he predicted the impoverishment of women through contraception and abortion.
As the women of a nation go, so goes the nation is an old adage indicating that it is the power of woman that restores, safeguards, protects and enriches culture.
It is crucial now that women, regardless of religious affiliation, step up to apply feminine genius to uphold the universal wisdom of natural law. It is at the hands of women that either gender can hope to reclaim both self-respect and mutual respect that not only can, but will heal the culture to defeat anti-life forces that threaten at every turn.
The Leaven is a personal Christian charitable non- profit organization, founded by Alton and Juliana Davis in gratitude for healing from contraceptive abortion which they experienced in the early 1970's due to ignorance of emotional and psychological effects of abortifacient contraception. They offer their personal testimony as a powerful force to inform and then to begin the healing process for others who may have used contraception and consequently may experience the need for healing in their marriage and family life.
Contraception hurts women, and in so doing it hurts all of society, every man, woman, and child.
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Enough is enough! Women, especially mothers and grandmothers, must fight against what has become almost automatic insult through the media, talk show hosts such as David Letterman, and others. Such insults are so commonplace it is not uncommon for even very young ladies to casually accept them, and sadly, even to refer to each other in degrading feminine terms. Too often, it is women who shoot ourselves in the foot, opposing each other on issues such as modesty, contraception, and abortion.
Sexual slurs are the result of a contraceptive mentality that in reality has only retarded masculine maturity, ironically emasculating men rather than demanding of them virtues that produce good fathers and husbands. Consider near epidemic addiction to pornography among single and married men as an example.
Slurs against femininity are part of the much broader assault on women due to widespread rejection of the prophetic wisdom of Pope Paul VI in his encyclical Humanae Vitae, wherein he predicted the impoverishment of women through contraception and abortion.
As the women of a nation go, so goes the nation is an old adage indicating that it is the power of woman that restores, safeguards, protects and enriches culture.
It is crucial now that women, regardless of religious affiliation, step up to apply feminine genius to uphold the universal wisdom of natural law. It is at the hands of women that either gender can hope to reclaim both self-respect and mutual respect that not only can, but will heal the culture to defeat anti-life forces that threaten at every turn.
The Leaven is a personal Christian charitable non- profit organization, founded by Alton and Juliana Davis in gratitude for healing from contraceptive abortion which they experienced in the early 1970's due to ignorance of emotional and psychological effects of abortifacient contraception. They offer their personal testimony as a powerful force to inform and then to begin the healing process for others who may have used contraception and consequently may experience the need for healing in their marriage and family life.
Contraception hurts women, and in so doing it hurts all of society, every man, woman, and child.
Sarah Palin Is Right: It is Time for Women to Stand Up to Say 'Enough'
Sarah Palin Is Right: It is Time for Women to Stand Up to Say 'Enough'
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Enough is enough! Women, especially mothers and grandmothers, must fight against what has become almost automatic insult through the media, talk show hosts such as David Letterman, and others. Such insults are so commonplace it is not uncommon for even very young ladies to casually accept them, and sadly, even to refer to each other in degrading feminine terms. Too often, it is women who shoot ourselves in the foot, opposing each other on issues such as modesty, contraception, and abortion.
Sexual slurs are the result of a contraceptive mentality that in reality has only retarded masculine maturity, ironically emasculating men rather than demanding of them virtues that produce good fathers and husbands. Consider near epidemic addiction to pornography among single and married men as an example.
Slurs against femininity are part of the much broader assault on women due to widespread rejection of the prophetic wisdom of Pope Paul VI in his encyclical Humanae Vitae, wherein he predicted the impoverishment of women through contraception and abortion.
As the women of a nation go, so goes the nation is an old adage indicating that it is the power of woman that restores, safeguards, protects and enriches culture.
It is crucial now that women, regardless of religious affiliation, step up to apply feminine genius to uphold the universal wisdom of natural law. It is at the hands of women that either gender can hope to reclaim both self-respect and mutual respect that not only can, but will heal the culture to defeat anti-life forces that threaten at every turn.
The Leaven is a personal Christian charitable non- profit organization, founded by Alton and Juliana Davis in gratitude for healing from contraceptive abortion which they experienced in the early 1970's due to ignorance of emotional and psychological effects of abortifacient contraception. They offer their personal testimony as a powerful force to inform and then to begin the healing process for others who may have used contraception and consequently may experience the need for healing in their marriage and family life.
Contraception hurts women, and in so doing it hurts all of society, every man, woman, and child.
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Enough is enough! Women, especially mothers and grandmothers, must fight against what has become almost automatic insult through the media, talk show hosts such as David Letterman, and others. Such insults are so commonplace it is not uncommon for even very young ladies to casually accept them, and sadly, even to refer to each other in degrading feminine terms. Too often, it is women who shoot ourselves in the foot, opposing each other on issues such as modesty, contraception, and abortion.
Sexual slurs are the result of a contraceptive mentality that in reality has only retarded masculine maturity, ironically emasculating men rather than demanding of them virtues that produce good fathers and husbands. Consider near epidemic addiction to pornography among single and married men as an example.
Slurs against femininity are part of the much broader assault on women due to widespread rejection of the prophetic wisdom of Pope Paul VI in his encyclical Humanae Vitae, wherein he predicted the impoverishment of women through contraception and abortion.
As the women of a nation go, so goes the nation is an old adage indicating that it is the power of woman that restores, safeguards, protects and enriches culture.
It is crucial now that women, regardless of religious affiliation, step up to apply feminine genius to uphold the universal wisdom of natural law. It is at the hands of women that either gender can hope to reclaim both self-respect and mutual respect that not only can, but will heal the culture to defeat anti-life forces that threaten at every turn.
The Leaven is a personal Christian charitable non- profit organization, founded by Alton and Juliana Davis in gratitude for healing from contraceptive abortion which they experienced in the early 1970's due to ignorance of emotional and psychological effects of abortifacient contraception. They offer their personal testimony as a powerful force to inform and then to begin the healing process for others who may have used contraception and consequently may experience the need for healing in their marriage and family life.
Contraception hurts women, and in so doing it hurts all of society, every man, woman, and child.
21 Human Rights Attorneys Experience Government Crackdown
21 Human Rights Attorneys Experience Government Crackdown
BEIJING, June 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Chinese government has launched a major crackdown against human rights attorneys, canceling or refusing to renew the licenses of at least 21 attorneys who have challenged the Communist government's abuse of Chinese citizens. Many of the attorneys have been working closely with ChinaAid's legal defense efforts for religious freedom cases.
"These human rights lawyers should be rewarded for their brave active efforts in promoting rule of law and advancing citizens' civil and human rights according to both the international standard and China's own Constitution, " said Bob Fu, president of ChinaAid. "Ironically, the rights of the rights attorneys are now in jeopardy."
Three leading lawyers have called ChinaAid expressing their concern and requesting ChinaAid to solicit the help of the international community. This is an unusual request from human rights attorneys who, in the past, have tried to walk a fine line within the framework of Chinese law. One lawyer told ChinaAid, 'The Chinese government already broke the bottom line by forcing our lawyers to fight to survive to earn a living."
ChinaAid has received reports of human rights attorneys who have been recently kidnapped, beaten, and tortured by officials for practicing normal legal defense work.
Gao Zhisheng is a Christian human rights attorney who was last seen on February 4, being hauled away by Chinese officials. To date, the Chinese government has continually refused to release information regarding Gao's whereabouts or condition. Gao, himself, accurately predicted that every human rights lawyer in China would eventually become a human rights case.
ChinaAid notes that at the same time international pressure is being applied, particularly from the U.S. government, regarding Gao's kidnapping, and the Chinese government has replied with an official denial of knowledge about his situation, behind the scenes, the government has responded with a crackdown on those attorneys following in Gao's steps, who have been interacting with the U.S.
Bob Fu stated, "The crackdown against the human rights attorneys simply shows how much progress in the Chinese government human rights record has been made, since the bloody massacre in Tiananmen Square 20 years ago. We call upon the Chinese authorities to restore the licenses of these 21 attorneys."
Contact the Chinese embassy and urge that they immediately restore the licenses of the attorneys, and end their harassment and abuse:
Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong
3505 International Place, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Tel: (202) 495-2000
Fax: (202) 588-9760
Contact your members of Congress and ask that they appeal to the Chinese government on behalf of the 21 attorneys. Visit www.house.gov/ and www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators _cfm.cfm
View the names of the 21 attorneys whose licenses have been suspended by the government.
ChinaAid grants permission to reproduce photos and/or information for non-fundraising purposes, with the provision that www.ChinaAid.org is credited. Please contact: Katherine@ChinaAid.org with questions or requests for further information.
BEIJING, June 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Chinese government has launched a major crackdown against human rights attorneys, canceling or refusing to renew the licenses of at least 21 attorneys who have challenged the Communist government's abuse of Chinese citizens. Many of the attorneys have been working closely with ChinaAid's legal defense efforts for religious freedom cases.
"These human rights lawyers should be rewarded for their brave active efforts in promoting rule of law and advancing citizens' civil and human rights according to both the international standard and China's own Constitution, " said Bob Fu, president of ChinaAid. "Ironically, the rights of the rights attorneys are now in jeopardy."
Three leading lawyers have called ChinaAid expressing their concern and requesting ChinaAid to solicit the help of the international community. This is an unusual request from human rights attorneys who, in the past, have tried to walk a fine line within the framework of Chinese law. One lawyer told ChinaAid, 'The Chinese government already broke the bottom line by forcing our lawyers to fight to survive to earn a living."
ChinaAid has received reports of human rights attorneys who have been recently kidnapped, beaten, and tortured by officials for practicing normal legal defense work.
Gao Zhisheng is a Christian human rights attorney who was last seen on February 4, being hauled away by Chinese officials. To date, the Chinese government has continually refused to release information regarding Gao's whereabouts or condition. Gao, himself, accurately predicted that every human rights lawyer in China would eventually become a human rights case.
ChinaAid notes that at the same time international pressure is being applied, particularly from the U.S. government, regarding Gao's kidnapping, and the Chinese government has replied with an official denial of knowledge about his situation, behind the scenes, the government has responded with a crackdown on those attorneys following in Gao's steps, who have been interacting with the U.S.
Bob Fu stated, "The crackdown against the human rights attorneys simply shows how much progress in the Chinese government human rights record has been made, since the bloody massacre in Tiananmen Square 20 years ago. We call upon the Chinese authorities to restore the licenses of these 21 attorneys."
Contact the Chinese embassy and urge that they immediately restore the licenses of the attorneys, and end their harassment and abuse:
Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong
3505 International Place, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Tel: (202) 495-2000
Fax: (202) 588-9760
Contact your members of Congress and ask that they appeal to the Chinese government on behalf of the 21 attorneys. Visit www.house.gov/ and www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators _cfm.cfm
View the names of the 21 attorneys whose licenses have been suspended by the government.
ChinaAid grants permission to reproduce photos and/or information for non-fundraising purposes, with the provision that www.ChinaAid.org is credited. Please contact: Katherine@ChinaAid.org with questions or requests for further information.
Taking Faith to Work
Taking Faith to Work
ENUMCLAW, Wash., June 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- As Christians we devote our lives to serving God. The bulk of our days, however, are spent not in prayer, worship, or church, but at work. Devotion to Christ does not erase our need to earn a living. "God created work," Chip Rick's Holiness Today article* points out. "Before the Fall, He gave Adam the job of tending the Garden of Eden and caring for the animals. Work became much more difficult after the Fall, but people continued to work, providing for their families, building cities and empires." Still, as natural and God-given as work is, this huge chunk of our lives continues to be a source of stress and conflict. Can we follow God's call in an ordinary 8-to-5 job? Are faith and work really connected or should we see them as separate aspects of our lives?
To author Richard Bouch, faith and work are very much connected. In his new book "The Faith-Work Window: Why Work Matters to Christianity in a Fallen World" he hopes to show that "personal ministry, mission and spiritual growth all benefit from understanding the faith-work relationship." He sees the nexus between faith and work as inherently interesting and always current yet often overlooked in churches. "Working is one of the biggest parts of life in the fallen world. It has a massive impact on social structures, self-perception, life choices, and on faith itself." Bouch also sees work as a topic that the Gospel takes very seriously.
Bouch calls "The Faith-Work Window" a "semi- academic" book written for thoughtful Christians. With quotes by great Christian thinkers like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther, and Pope John Paul II he draws from a variety of perspectives. Still he seeks to reach a wide variety of readers, from pastors to lay people showing that it is possible to glorify God in our work life. As one Anglican Priest said, "'The Faith-Work Window' arrives at a time when a comprehensive discussion concerning the integration of work and Christian personhood is long overdue . . . few have plowed its depths as does Dr. Bouch."
For more information, a review copy or to schedule an interview, please contact Abigail Davidson by phone at 360-802-9758, email at abigail@winepressgroup.com, or by fax at 360-802- 9992. To order visit www.winepressbooks.com or call 877-421-7323.
*"Taking Salt to the Water Cooler," Chip Rick, www.nph.com.
ENUMCLAW, Wash., June 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- As Christians we devote our lives to serving God. The bulk of our days, however, are spent not in prayer, worship, or church, but at work. Devotion to Christ does not erase our need to earn a living. "God created work," Chip Rick's Holiness Today article* points out. "Before the Fall, He gave Adam the job of tending the Garden of Eden and caring for the animals. Work became much more difficult after the Fall, but people continued to work, providing for their families, building cities and empires." Still, as natural and God-given as work is, this huge chunk of our lives continues to be a source of stress and conflict. Can we follow God's call in an ordinary 8-to-5 job? Are faith and work really connected or should we see them as separate aspects of our lives?
To author Richard Bouch, faith and work are very much connected. In his new book "The Faith-Work Window: Why Work Matters to Christianity in a Fallen World" he hopes to show that "personal ministry, mission and spiritual growth all benefit from understanding the faith-work relationship." He sees the nexus between faith and work as inherently interesting and always current yet often overlooked in churches. "Working is one of the biggest parts of life in the fallen world. It has a massive impact on social structures, self-perception, life choices, and on faith itself." Bouch also sees work as a topic that the Gospel takes very seriously.
Bouch calls "The Faith-Work Window" a "semi- academic" book written for thoughtful Christians. With quotes by great Christian thinkers like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther, and Pope John Paul II he draws from a variety of perspectives. Still he seeks to reach a wide variety of readers, from pastors to lay people showing that it is possible to glorify God in our work life. As one Anglican Priest said, "'The Faith-Work Window' arrives at a time when a comprehensive discussion concerning the integration of work and Christian personhood is long overdue . . . few have plowed its depths as does Dr. Bouch."
For more information, a review copy or to schedule an interview, please contact Abigail Davidson by phone at 360-802-9758, email at abigail@winepressgroup.com, or by fax at 360-802- 9992. To order visit www.winepressbooks.com or call 877-421-7323.
*"Taking Salt to the Water Cooler," Chip Rick, www.nph.com.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Bruno Schillinger: „Die Krise kann jeden Menschen treffen !“
Bruno Schillinger: „Die Krise kann jeden Menschen treffen !“
Weshalb muss ein kranker Mensch seit drei Monaten hungern ? - Ein Leben ohne einen Cent mitten in der Krise – Politisches Engagement für soziale Sicherheit
Von Andreas Klamm
March / Freiburg / Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. 15. Juni 2009. Bruno Schillinger ist seit vielen Jahren sozial-politisch engagiert und war früher auch Mitglied einer großen Partei in Deutschland. Das politische Engagement scheint jedoch den Mächtigen in Deutschland nicht zu gefallen. Ein Sachbearbeiter der ARGE (zuständig für die finanzielle Sozialhilfe) im Landkreis Breisgau-Schwarzwald hat die Entmündigung und Betreuung von Bruno Schillinger beantragt.
Die Geschichte des IT-Fachmannes Bruno Schillinger bewegt viele Menschen. Den plötzlichen und einsamen Tod seines Vaters trifft ihn hart. Bruno Schillinger macht sich auf die Suche nach den Umständen und Hintergründen, die zum einsamen Tod seines Vaters führten.
Der IT-Fachmann ist allerdings auch an mehreren schweren Krankheiten, unter anderem an Diabetes mellitus und an einer schweren Sonnen-Licht-Allergie, in der Folge einer Haut-Erkrankung gesundheitlich beeinträchtigt. Das mache es ihm nicht möglich, so der IT-Fachmann und sein Helferkreis, bei normalen Tageslicht aus gesundheitlichen Gründen aufgrund der Licht-Allergie einfachste Gänge zu den Behörden zu tätigen. Dennoch führt er einen seit Jahren zermürbenden Kampf auf der Suche nach Wahrheiten und Hintergründen. Das hat ihn kraftlos gemacht und zu allen schlimmen Erlebnissen kommt die überraschende Einstellung aller Sozialhilfe-Leistungen nach Hartz 4 / ALG II der zuständigen ARGE hinzu.
Bruno Schillinger engagiert sich sozial-politisch in Deutschland gegen Willkür von Behörden und Verwaltungen.
Fotos: HBS
Seit rund drei Monaten muss aus nicht näher bekannten Gründen Bruno Schillinger ohne jede Form der medizinischen Versorgung leben. Die Miete ist nicht bezahlt und im Rückstand. Bereits im Jahr 2007 verhungerte der 20jährige lernbehinderte André Kirsch in Speyer am Rhein, nach dem dieser 0,00 Euro als Sozialhilfe von der zuständige ARGE erhalten hat.
Bis vor kurzem, so die Darstellung des Helferkreises, habe der Mann noch Hartz 4, das meint Leistungen nach dem Arbeitslosengeld (ALG II) erhalten.
Einen neuen Antrag auf die Gewährung der ALG II-Leistung habe man bei der zuständigen
Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Kommunen und Behörden, ARGE, rechtzeitig gestellt. Die Gründe für das Ausbleiben der Hartz4-Zahlungen seien bislang nicht bekannt.
Auf Fax-Mitteilungen, e-mails und auf Schreiben antworte die ARGE nicht, teilte in einer neuen Pressemitteilung der Helferkreis von Bruno Schillinger mit.
Welche Hintergründe hat der politische Kampf von Bruno Schillinger und seinem Helferkreis?
In einem Interview mit Bruno Schillinger hat das internationale Magazin MJB Mission News, ISSN 1999-8414, versucht Antworten zu finden, die Bruno Schillinger im Interview freundlicherweise gibt, um seine Sicht der politischen Entwicklungen in Deutschland zu beschreiben und die Hintergründe seines politischen Kampfes.
Im Interview wird auch schnell deutlich, dass Bruno Schillinger und seine Freunde, keine Menschen sind, die dem Wunsch der Mächtigen entsprechen, sich still und brav in die Ecke zu legen, um aufgrund der verwehrten ärztlichen Hilfe und der Verweigerung aller Sozialhilfe-Leistungen zu verhungern, langsam, still, qualvoll und einsam zu sterben.
Den Mächtigen in Deutschland gefällt der politische Widerstand von Bruno Schillinger nicht. Es wurde ein Antrag auf Entmündigung gestellt durch einen Sachbearbeiter der zuständigen ARGE im Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.
Geht es nach dem Willen der Mächtigen, darf Bruno Schillinger künftig noch nicht einmal mehr entscheiden, wo er sich aufhalten wird und zu welchem Zeitpunkt er auf die Toilette gehen kann. Die Entmündigung oder auch so genannte Betreuung würde den seit vielen Jahren politisch engagierten Mann, jeder Form der Menschenwürde berauben und komplett Rechte-los machen.
In dem politische Gegner als „verrückt“ oder „psychisch krank“ bezeichnet werden und wie in der Situation des IT-Fachmannes entmündigt und betreut werden sollen, ist es ein Leichtes die Arbeit der sozial-politisch engagierten Menschen zu diskreditieren und vor allem zu beenden.
Bruno Schillinger will seine Menschenwürde erhalten und sich nicht der Würde des Menschen berauben lassen und Bruno Schillinger will leben mit den ihm nach der Allgemeinen Erklärung der Menschenrechte zustehenden Menschenrechten- und Sozialrechten. Dazu zählen finanzielle Sozialhilfe-Leistungen und die ärztliche Versorgung (siehe Allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte der Vereinten Nationen, www.un.org – nach dem Interview-Beitrag).
Für welche weiteren Ziele der Mann im politischen Engagement arbeitet, beantwortete Bruno Schillinger in schwerster Not in einem Interview mit dem Magazin MJB Mission News, ISSN 1999-8414.
Der Mann und sein Helferkreis haben, eigenen Darstellungen zufolge das Vertrauen in CDU-Politiker, Politik und Verwaltung im Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald verloren und beklagen sich, dass auch die Kreisräte des Landkreises nicht zur Hilfe-Leistung bereit seien. Eine Sprecherin aus der Region erklärte: „Bei Buno S. sind politisch einige Dinge offenkundig schief gelaufen.“
Möglicherweise hat Bruno Schillinger das negative Beispiel erlebt, wie eine Bürger-freundliche und auf die Bedürfnisse behinderter Menschen orientierte politische Verwaltung und eine ARGE nicht arbeiten sollten.
Die zweite Juni-Ausgabe von
MJB Mission News, ISSN 1999-8414
Sonderausgabe, Politik, Zeitgeschehen, Gesellschaft und Soziales
Titel: „Interview: Soziales und Gesellschaft -
Bruno Schillinger: „Die Krise kann jeden Menschen treffen !“
Interview mit Bruno Schillinger und dem Helferkreis Bruno Schillinger (HBS)
Autor: Andreas Klamm, Französisch-deutscher Journalist, Rundfunk-Journalist und Autor
ISSN 1999-8414
31 Seiten
Sprache: deutsch
ist am 12. Juni und am 14. Juni 2009 in einer überarbeiteten Ausgabe des Magazins erschienen.
Die Sonder-Ausgabe des Magazines MJB Mission News, ISSN 1999-8414 ist kostenfrei erhältlich bei http://www.scribd.com/doc/16415838/Interview-Soziales-Bruno-Schillinger-092.
Weshalb muss ein kranker Mensch seit drei Monaten hungern ? - Ein Leben ohne einen Cent mitten in der Krise – Politisches Engagement für soziale Sicherheit
Von Andreas Klamm
March / Freiburg / Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. 15. Juni 2009. Bruno Schillinger ist seit vielen Jahren sozial-politisch engagiert und war früher auch Mitglied einer großen Partei in Deutschland. Das politische Engagement scheint jedoch den Mächtigen in Deutschland nicht zu gefallen. Ein Sachbearbeiter der ARGE (zuständig für die finanzielle Sozialhilfe) im Landkreis Breisgau-Schwarzwald hat die Entmündigung und Betreuung von Bruno Schillinger beantragt.
Die Geschichte des IT-Fachmannes Bruno Schillinger bewegt viele Menschen. Den plötzlichen und einsamen Tod seines Vaters trifft ihn hart. Bruno Schillinger macht sich auf die Suche nach den Umständen und Hintergründen, die zum einsamen Tod seines Vaters führten.
Der IT-Fachmann ist allerdings auch an mehreren schweren Krankheiten, unter anderem an Diabetes mellitus und an einer schweren Sonnen-Licht-Allergie, in der Folge einer Haut-Erkrankung gesundheitlich beeinträchtigt. Das mache es ihm nicht möglich, so der IT-Fachmann und sein Helferkreis, bei normalen Tageslicht aus gesundheitlichen Gründen aufgrund der Licht-Allergie einfachste Gänge zu den Behörden zu tätigen. Dennoch führt er einen seit Jahren zermürbenden Kampf auf der Suche nach Wahrheiten und Hintergründen. Das hat ihn kraftlos gemacht und zu allen schlimmen Erlebnissen kommt die überraschende Einstellung aller Sozialhilfe-Leistungen nach Hartz 4 / ALG II der zuständigen ARGE hinzu.
Bruno Schillinger engagiert sich sozial-politisch in Deutschland gegen Willkür von Behörden und Verwaltungen.
Fotos: HBS
Seit rund drei Monaten muss aus nicht näher bekannten Gründen Bruno Schillinger ohne jede Form der medizinischen Versorgung leben. Die Miete ist nicht bezahlt und im Rückstand. Bereits im Jahr 2007 verhungerte der 20jährige lernbehinderte André Kirsch in Speyer am Rhein, nach dem dieser 0,00 Euro als Sozialhilfe von der zuständige ARGE erhalten hat.
Bis vor kurzem, so die Darstellung des Helferkreises, habe der Mann noch Hartz 4, das meint Leistungen nach dem Arbeitslosengeld (ALG II) erhalten.
Einen neuen Antrag auf die Gewährung der ALG II-Leistung habe man bei der zuständigen
Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Kommunen und Behörden, ARGE, rechtzeitig gestellt. Die Gründe für das Ausbleiben der Hartz4-Zahlungen seien bislang nicht bekannt.
Auf Fax-Mitteilungen, e-mails und auf Schreiben antworte die ARGE nicht, teilte in einer neuen Pressemitteilung der Helferkreis von Bruno Schillinger mit.
Welche Hintergründe hat der politische Kampf von Bruno Schillinger und seinem Helferkreis?
In einem Interview mit Bruno Schillinger hat das internationale Magazin MJB Mission News, ISSN 1999-8414, versucht Antworten zu finden, die Bruno Schillinger im Interview freundlicherweise gibt, um seine Sicht der politischen Entwicklungen in Deutschland zu beschreiben und die Hintergründe seines politischen Kampfes.
Im Interview wird auch schnell deutlich, dass Bruno Schillinger und seine Freunde, keine Menschen sind, die dem Wunsch der Mächtigen entsprechen, sich still und brav in die Ecke zu legen, um aufgrund der verwehrten ärztlichen Hilfe und der Verweigerung aller Sozialhilfe-Leistungen zu verhungern, langsam, still, qualvoll und einsam zu sterben.
Den Mächtigen in Deutschland gefällt der politische Widerstand von Bruno Schillinger nicht. Es wurde ein Antrag auf Entmündigung gestellt durch einen Sachbearbeiter der zuständigen ARGE im Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.
Geht es nach dem Willen der Mächtigen, darf Bruno Schillinger künftig noch nicht einmal mehr entscheiden, wo er sich aufhalten wird und zu welchem Zeitpunkt er auf die Toilette gehen kann. Die Entmündigung oder auch so genannte Betreuung würde den seit vielen Jahren politisch engagierten Mann, jeder Form der Menschenwürde berauben und komplett Rechte-los machen.
In dem politische Gegner als „verrückt“ oder „psychisch krank“ bezeichnet werden und wie in der Situation des IT-Fachmannes entmündigt und betreut werden sollen, ist es ein Leichtes die Arbeit der sozial-politisch engagierten Menschen zu diskreditieren und vor allem zu beenden.
Bruno Schillinger will seine Menschenwürde erhalten und sich nicht der Würde des Menschen berauben lassen und Bruno Schillinger will leben mit den ihm nach der Allgemeinen Erklärung der Menschenrechte zustehenden Menschenrechten- und Sozialrechten. Dazu zählen finanzielle Sozialhilfe-Leistungen und die ärztliche Versorgung (siehe Allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte der Vereinten Nationen, www.un.org – nach dem Interview-Beitrag).
Für welche weiteren Ziele der Mann im politischen Engagement arbeitet, beantwortete Bruno Schillinger in schwerster Not in einem Interview mit dem Magazin MJB Mission News, ISSN 1999-8414.
Der Mann und sein Helferkreis haben, eigenen Darstellungen zufolge das Vertrauen in CDU-Politiker, Politik und Verwaltung im Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald verloren und beklagen sich, dass auch die Kreisräte des Landkreises nicht zur Hilfe-Leistung bereit seien. Eine Sprecherin aus der Region erklärte: „Bei Buno S. sind politisch einige Dinge offenkundig schief gelaufen.“
Möglicherweise hat Bruno Schillinger das negative Beispiel erlebt, wie eine Bürger-freundliche und auf die Bedürfnisse behinderter Menschen orientierte politische Verwaltung und eine ARGE nicht arbeiten sollten.
Die zweite Juni-Ausgabe von
MJB Mission News, ISSN 1999-8414
Sonderausgabe, Politik, Zeitgeschehen, Gesellschaft und Soziales
Titel: „Interview: Soziales und Gesellschaft -
Bruno Schillinger: „Die Krise kann jeden Menschen treffen !“
Interview mit Bruno Schillinger und dem Helferkreis Bruno Schillinger (HBS)
Autor: Andreas Klamm, Französisch-deutscher Journalist, Rundfunk-Journalist und Autor
ISSN 1999-8414
31 Seiten
Sprache: deutsch
ist am 12. Juni und am 14. Juni 2009 in einer überarbeiteten Ausgabe des Magazins erschienen.
Die Sonder-Ausgabe des Magazines MJB Mission News, ISSN 1999-8414 ist kostenfrei erhältlich bei http://www.scribd.com/doc/16415838/Interview-Soziales-Bruno-Schillinger-092.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Write-to-Publish Names Writer of the Year: Karen Rabbitt Wins Award with Father-Themed Book
Photo: Christian NewswireWrite-to-Publish Names Writer of the Year: Karen Rabbitt Wins Award with Father-Themed Book
MEDIA ADVISORY, June 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- At the recent Christian writing conference, Write-to-Publish, one of the oldest and largest Christian writing conferences, author Karen Rabbitt, M.S.W., was named 2009 Writer of the Year.
The contest judge said Rabbit's memoir, "Trading Fathers, Forgiving Dad, Embracing God," (Winepress, 2009) "truly satisfies the reader's cry, 'Take me there.' She uses uncommonly vivid sensory detail to transport her readers--to scenes from her difficult years of childhood abuse through to her adult life of struggling to relate to both her earthly father and her heavenly Father."
The judge calls the work "uplifting," "beautifully written," and "a valuable resource to help readers-- whether they've had similar backgrounds or not--learn hope, healing, and forgiveness, as she has, by God's grace."
Released in March, the memoir documents the true story of Karen Rabbitt and her journey from brokenness to wholeness. Conceived through the trauma of marital rape, Rabbitt reveals the sexual abuse she suffered as a preschooler at the hands of her father as well as the ripple effect on her childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
Rabbitt, a seasoned psychotherapist, has written for Marriage Partnership and Today's Christian Woman in addition to writing her own story. She writes to share her hard-won wisdom--informed by her professional experience but energized by her own struggle for emotional and spiritual health.
"I wanted to encourage Christians to understand how our own experience with our fathers affects our ability to trust God. I wanted to share my own story so people can see how I worked through anger, depression, and anxiety."
After many years as a psychotherapist at the Urbana, Illinois Christian Counseling Center, Rabbitt has begun Karen Rabbitt Ministries. Reinventing herself in her fifties, she now writes, speaks, and consults. Specializing in retreats for Christian women, her passion is to help others find the healing she has found in the father-heart of God.
A grandmother, Karen lives in Illinois and has been married to Jerry since 1972. She attends The Vineyard Church.
To order a copy call 877-421-7323, or find "Trading Fathers" online at most major online bookstores such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Signed copies can be purchased at www.tradingfathers.com. For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Karen Rabbitt at 217-367-8946 or email karenrabbitt@gmail.com.
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Caritas Christi Abortion Scandal -- More Questions, No Answers from Boston's Cardinal
Caritas Christi Abortion Scandal -- More Questions, No Answers from Boston's Cardinal
WASHINGTON, June 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Judie Brown, president of American Life League, issued the following reply to Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley's June 10 statement regarding the Caritas Christi scandal in Boston:
"While Catholics and pro-lifers around the country await a definitive statement from the Archdiocese of Boston indicating that it will not participate in or facilitate abortions or other procedures contrary to Catholic teaching, Cardinal O'Malley's latest statement raises even more questions.
"The archdiocese has acknowledged that an agreement has been reached with Celtic Group, Inc. -- a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Centene Corporation -- for a joint healthcare venture. We know that CeltiCare includes abortion and 'family planning services' in its coverage and has promised to continue this policy after July 1.
"The archdiocese's statement also acknowledged that the agreement requires modification. This is a positive step, but certainly not acceptable as a final answer.
"What is disconcerting is that Cardinal O'Malley and the Boston archdiocese have thus far failed to clearly explain how abortion and 'family planning services' will not occur in Catholic healthcare facilities. The terms of CeltiCare's contract with the state government specifically require coverage for abortions and other 'reproductive health' services. How then could Caritas Christi -- which owns 49 percent of the for-profit CeltiCare -- justify its involvement and direct connection with this business while adhering to the Catholic Church's unequivocal teachings on abortion, contraception and sterilization?
"Even if patients seeking abortions or contraception will be outsourced to a third-party referral service, this does not remove the archdiocese's culpability for involvement in procedures that violate the Church's fundamental moral teachings.
"Most concerning of all is the following quote from Mr. Ralph de la Torre, president of Caritas Christi: 'When a patient seeks such a procedure, Caritas health care professionals will be clear that (a) the hospital does not perform them and (b) the patient must turn to his or her insurance for further guidance'.
"Boston Catholic commentator Carol McKinley responded well to this statement: When the patient 'turns to his or her insurance company,' they are 'turning' to the 'HMO' [of] which the Cardinal and Caritas are co-owners, [CeltiCare]. Therefore, the Cardinal and Caritas are providing these services...
With the exception of removing family planning, abortion, sterilization, embryonic stem cell research and other moral evils covered under the HMO the Cardinal has an ownership interest in, there is no conceivable modification to the arrangement that could ever be in compliance with Catholic moral teaching.
"Incrementally separating the Boston archdiocese from committing an abortion or from the provision of contraception, sterilization and other such 'services' does not negate the fact that, through this agreement, Catholic hospitals will ultimately be referring mothers to abortion and/or contraception facilities such as Planned Parenthood, if the deal between Caritas Christi and CeltiCare remains as it is now written.
"Cardinal O'Malley can stop this today with one word. We beg Cardinal O'Malley and the Boston archdiocese to prevent yet another scandal by providing a clear defense of Catholic moral teaching, rather than a pact driven far more by financial interests than fidelity to the Catholic faith."
American Life League was cofounded in 1979 by Judie Brown. It is the largest grassroots Catholic pro- life organization in the United States and is committed to the protection of all innocent human beings from the moment of creation to natural death. For more information or press inquiries, please contact Katie Walker at 540.659.4942.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Boston Herald: Caritas Insurance Deal Faces Changes (11 June 2009)
University of Michigan Health System: Being Catholic and Testifying in 2008 (11 June 2009)
WASHINGTON, June 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Judie Brown, president of American Life League, issued the following reply to Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley's June 10 statement regarding the Caritas Christi scandal in Boston:
"While Catholics and pro-lifers around the country await a definitive statement from the Archdiocese of Boston indicating that it will not participate in or facilitate abortions or other procedures contrary to Catholic teaching, Cardinal O'Malley's latest statement raises even more questions.
"The archdiocese has acknowledged that an agreement has been reached with Celtic Group, Inc. -- a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Centene Corporation -- for a joint healthcare venture. We know that CeltiCare includes abortion and 'family planning services' in its coverage and has promised to continue this policy after July 1.
"The archdiocese's statement also acknowledged that the agreement requires modification. This is a positive step, but certainly not acceptable as a final answer.
"What is disconcerting is that Cardinal O'Malley and the Boston archdiocese have thus far failed to clearly explain how abortion and 'family planning services' will not occur in Catholic healthcare facilities. The terms of CeltiCare's contract with the state government specifically require coverage for abortions and other 'reproductive health' services. How then could Caritas Christi -- which owns 49 percent of the for-profit CeltiCare -- justify its involvement and direct connection with this business while adhering to the Catholic Church's unequivocal teachings on abortion, contraception and sterilization?
"Even if patients seeking abortions or contraception will be outsourced to a third-party referral service, this does not remove the archdiocese's culpability for involvement in procedures that violate the Church's fundamental moral teachings.
"Most concerning of all is the following quote from Mr. Ralph de la Torre, president of Caritas Christi: 'When a patient seeks such a procedure, Caritas health care professionals will be clear that (a) the hospital does not perform them and (b) the patient must turn to his or her insurance for further guidance'.
"Boston Catholic commentator Carol McKinley responded well to this statement: When the patient 'turns to his or her insurance company,' they are 'turning' to the 'HMO' [of] which the Cardinal and Caritas are co-owners, [CeltiCare]. Therefore, the Cardinal and Caritas are providing these services...
With the exception of removing family planning, abortion, sterilization, embryonic stem cell research and other moral evils covered under the HMO the Cardinal has an ownership interest in, there is no conceivable modification to the arrangement that could ever be in compliance with Catholic moral teaching.
"Incrementally separating the Boston archdiocese from committing an abortion or from the provision of contraception, sterilization and other such 'services' does not negate the fact that, through this agreement, Catholic hospitals will ultimately be referring mothers to abortion and/or contraception facilities such as Planned Parenthood, if the deal between Caritas Christi and CeltiCare remains as it is now written.
"Cardinal O'Malley can stop this today with one word. We beg Cardinal O'Malley and the Boston archdiocese to prevent yet another scandal by providing a clear defense of Catholic moral teaching, rather than a pact driven far more by financial interests than fidelity to the Catholic faith."
American Life League was cofounded in 1979 by Judie Brown. It is the largest grassroots Catholic pro- life organization in the United States and is committed to the protection of all innocent human beings from the moment of creation to natural death. For more information or press inquiries, please contact Katie Walker at 540.659.4942.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Boston Herald: Caritas Insurance Deal Faces Changes (11 June 2009)
University of Michigan Health System: Being Catholic and Testifying in 2008 (11 June 2009)
Dr. Alveda King to Lead March at Pettus Bridge, Site of 'Bloody Sunday'
Dr. Alveda King to Lead March at Pettus Bridge, Site of 'Bloody Sunday'
ATLANTA, June 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Dr. Alveda King, Director of African American Outreach for Priests for Life and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will join Alabama religious and political leaders, including elected officials, at a pro-life march at historic Edmund Pettus Bridge outside Selma tomorrow, June 13, at 10:00 AM, and speak at a rally at the State Capitol in Montgomery at 1:30 PM.
"Forty-four years ago, those who sought equal protection under the law for all Americans were beaten and turned away on 'Bloody Sunday' at Pettus Bridge," said Dr. King. "Today, Pettus Bridge will be crossed again for Americans who are denied equal protection, the unborn."
"In his 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery speech, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said he sought 'a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience,'" added Dr. King. "The pro-life movement still seeks such a society."
Priests for Life is the nation's largest Catholic pro- life organization dedicated to ending abortion and euthanasia. For more information, visit www.priestsforlife.org.
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ATLANTA, June 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Dr. Alveda King, Director of African American Outreach for Priests for Life and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will join Alabama religious and political leaders, including elected officials, at a pro-life march at historic Edmund Pettus Bridge outside Selma tomorrow, June 13, at 10:00 AM, and speak at a rally at the State Capitol in Montgomery at 1:30 PM.
"Forty-four years ago, those who sought equal protection under the law for all Americans were beaten and turned away on 'Bloody Sunday' at Pettus Bridge," said Dr. King. "Today, Pettus Bridge will be crossed again for Americans who are denied equal protection, the unborn."
"In his 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery speech, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said he sought 'a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience,'" added Dr. King. "The pro-life movement still seeks such a society."
Priests for Life is the nation's largest Catholic pro- life organization dedicated to ending abortion and euthanasia. For more information, visit www.priestsforlife.org.
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Nach Verhaftung: Moslemische Studenten tarnen sich als Menschen christlichen Glaubens
Nach Verhaftung: Moslemische Studenten tarnen sich als Menschen christlichen Glaubens
China: Moslemische Studenten im Gefängnis – Christliche Organisation fordert sofortige Freilassung Moslemischer Studenten - „Glaubens- und Religions-Freiheit muss respektiert werden.“
Von Andreas Klamm
XINJIANG, China. 12. Juni 2009. Nach dem die Behörden in China im Distrikt Urumqi in Xinjang in China Moslemische Studenten einer Moslemischen Studenten-Verbindung verhaftet haben, behaupteten aus Schutzgründen die Studenten „gläubige Christen“ zu sein. Das berichtet die amerikanische Nachrichtenagentur Christian Newswire. Die Moslemischen Studenten erhielten 15 Tage Haft und Geldstrafen von je 5.000 Yuan für eine angebliche „illegale Zusammenkunft“ an ihrer Universität. Zwei der verhafteten Studenten Moslemischen Glaubens befinden sich weiterhin in Haft und werden damit bedroht weitere Strafen zu erhalten.
Die Studenten Moslemischen Glaubens hatten aus Angst, dass man sich ihrer Sache nicht annehmen werde, bei den Behörden in China als Menschen christlichen Glaubens ausgegeben.
Die Moslemischen Studenten folgen den Lehren des Wahhabismus, einer fundamentalistischen Ausrichtung des Islam, der seinen Ursprung in einer Islamischen Mission aus Saudi Arabien hat.
Nach Informationen der internationalen christlichen Hilfs-Organisation China Aid, haben einige dieser Studenten für Jahre das Evangelium zwar gehört, doch nicht akzeptiert. Nachdem die Moslemischen Studenten verhaftet wurden, haben diese sich jedoch bei den Behörden in China darauf berufen „Christen“ zu sein, um sich zu schützen und die Entwicklung ihrer Religion zu sichern.
Nach weiteren Prüfungen stellte sich jedoch heraus, dass die angeblichen „Christen“ in der Wahrheit sehr streng gläubige Moslemische Studenten sind.
Der Sprecher des christlichen, internationalen Hilfs-Dienstes China Aid, Bob Fu, sagte: "Als eine christliche Organisation arbeiten wir für die religiöse Freiheit aller Menschen. So lange diese Moslemischen Gläubigen keine kriminelle Aktivitäten begehen, sollten die Studenten nicht verfolgt werden, nur weil diese in China ihre religiösen Aktivitäten praktizieren und leben möchten.
China Aid appelliert an die Behörden von Xinjiang die Studenten Yuesefujiang und Maimaitijiang unverzüglich frei zulassen. China Aid setzt sich bei den Behörden in Xinjiang (China) dafür ein, die religiösen Freiheiten der Bürger Chinas zu respektieren und die Rechte chinesischer Bürger, die ethnischen Minderheiten angehören zu respektieren.“
Die chinesischen Behörden werfen den Moslemischen Studenten eine „illegale Zusammenkunft“ vor.
Bereits am Morgen des 10. Mai 2009, gegen 11 Uhr früh wurden die sieben Studenten, die einer Moslemischen Studenten-Verbindung angehören, bei einem Treffen an der Xinjiang Universität durch Polizisten verhaftet. Die lokalen Polizei-Behörden mit einer lokalen Sicherheits-Spezial-Einheit unterbrachen völlig überraschend das Treffen von rund zehn Studenten und verhafteten die jungen Menschen Moslemischen Glaubens. Die Behörden haben sich nicht ausgewiesen noch eine Anordnung für die Verhaftung bekannt gegeben.
Nach einigen Verhandlungs-Versuchen wurden die Studenten zu je 15 Tage Gefängnis und einer Geldstrafe von je 5.000 Yuan verurteilt, für den Vorwurf eines „illegalen Treffens“.
Zum Zeitpunkt, als die Ereignisse durch eine Pressemitteilung bekannt wurden, befanden sich zwei Moslemische Studenten weiterhin in Haft.
Dabei handelt es sich um Yuseffujang, einem 27 jährigen Absolventen und Studenten des Studienganges „Wirtschaftliches Management“ der Xinjang Universität und um Maimaitijiang, einem 24-jährigen Studenten der Universität.
Wer sich für die Freilassung der Studenten Moslemischen Glaubens in China engagieren möchte, wird gebeten mit der Botschaft Chinas Kontakt aufzunehmen und die unverzügliche Freilassung der beiden Studenten zu fordern. Zudem sollte die Chinesische Regierung daran erinnert werden, die religiöse Freiheit Moslemischer Studenten-Gruppen zu respektieren, wie es die Verfassung in China und die Allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte der United Nations (Vereinte Nationen) garantiert.
Die Adresse des Botschafters von China lautet:
Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong
3505 International Place,
NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
Tel: 001 (202) 495-2000
Fax: 001 (202) 588-9760
China: Moslemische Studenten im Gefängnis – Christliche Organisation fordert sofortige Freilassung Moslemischer Studenten - „Glaubens- und Religions-Freiheit muss respektiert werden.“
Von Andreas Klamm
XINJIANG, China. 12. Juni 2009. Nach dem die Behörden in China im Distrikt Urumqi in Xinjang in China Moslemische Studenten einer Moslemischen Studenten-Verbindung verhaftet haben, behaupteten aus Schutzgründen die Studenten „gläubige Christen“ zu sein. Das berichtet die amerikanische Nachrichtenagentur Christian Newswire. Die Moslemischen Studenten erhielten 15 Tage Haft und Geldstrafen von je 5.000 Yuan für eine angebliche „illegale Zusammenkunft“ an ihrer Universität. Zwei der verhafteten Studenten Moslemischen Glaubens befinden sich weiterhin in Haft und werden damit bedroht weitere Strafen zu erhalten.
Die Studenten Moslemischen Glaubens hatten aus Angst, dass man sich ihrer Sache nicht annehmen werde, bei den Behörden in China als Menschen christlichen Glaubens ausgegeben.
Die Moslemischen Studenten folgen den Lehren des Wahhabismus, einer fundamentalistischen Ausrichtung des Islam, der seinen Ursprung in einer Islamischen Mission aus Saudi Arabien hat.
Nach Informationen der internationalen christlichen Hilfs-Organisation China Aid, haben einige dieser Studenten für Jahre das Evangelium zwar gehört, doch nicht akzeptiert. Nachdem die Moslemischen Studenten verhaftet wurden, haben diese sich jedoch bei den Behörden in China darauf berufen „Christen“ zu sein, um sich zu schützen und die Entwicklung ihrer Religion zu sichern.
Nach weiteren Prüfungen stellte sich jedoch heraus, dass die angeblichen „Christen“ in der Wahrheit sehr streng gläubige Moslemische Studenten sind.
Der Sprecher des christlichen, internationalen Hilfs-Dienstes China Aid, Bob Fu, sagte: "Als eine christliche Organisation arbeiten wir für die religiöse Freiheit aller Menschen. So lange diese Moslemischen Gläubigen keine kriminelle Aktivitäten begehen, sollten die Studenten nicht verfolgt werden, nur weil diese in China ihre religiösen Aktivitäten praktizieren und leben möchten.
China Aid appelliert an die Behörden von Xinjiang die Studenten Yuesefujiang und Maimaitijiang unverzüglich frei zulassen. China Aid setzt sich bei den Behörden in Xinjiang (China) dafür ein, die religiösen Freiheiten der Bürger Chinas zu respektieren und die Rechte chinesischer Bürger, die ethnischen Minderheiten angehören zu respektieren.“
Die chinesischen Behörden werfen den Moslemischen Studenten eine „illegale Zusammenkunft“ vor.
Bereits am Morgen des 10. Mai 2009, gegen 11 Uhr früh wurden die sieben Studenten, die einer Moslemischen Studenten-Verbindung angehören, bei einem Treffen an der Xinjiang Universität durch Polizisten verhaftet. Die lokalen Polizei-Behörden mit einer lokalen Sicherheits-Spezial-Einheit unterbrachen völlig überraschend das Treffen von rund zehn Studenten und verhafteten die jungen Menschen Moslemischen Glaubens. Die Behörden haben sich nicht ausgewiesen noch eine Anordnung für die Verhaftung bekannt gegeben.
Nach einigen Verhandlungs-Versuchen wurden die Studenten zu je 15 Tage Gefängnis und einer Geldstrafe von je 5.000 Yuan verurteilt, für den Vorwurf eines „illegalen Treffens“.
Zum Zeitpunkt, als die Ereignisse durch eine Pressemitteilung bekannt wurden, befanden sich zwei Moslemische Studenten weiterhin in Haft.
Dabei handelt es sich um Yuseffujang, einem 27 jährigen Absolventen und Studenten des Studienganges „Wirtschaftliches Management“ der Xinjang Universität und um Maimaitijiang, einem 24-jährigen Studenten der Universität.
Wer sich für die Freilassung der Studenten Moslemischen Glaubens in China engagieren möchte, wird gebeten mit der Botschaft Chinas Kontakt aufzunehmen und die unverzügliche Freilassung der beiden Studenten zu fordern. Zudem sollte die Chinesische Regierung daran erinnert werden, die religiöse Freiheit Moslemischer Studenten-Gruppen zu respektieren, wie es die Verfassung in China und die Allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte der United Nations (Vereinte Nationen) garantiert.
Die Adresse des Botschafters von China lautet:
Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong
3505 International Place,
NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
Tel: 001 (202) 495-2000
Fax: 001 (202) 588-9760
Chinese Embassy Responds Regarding Kidnapped Christian Attorney Gao Zhisheng
Gao Zhisheng with his wife and children. Photo: Christian Newswire
Chinese Embassy Responds Regarding Kidnapped Christian Attorney Gao Zhisheng
WASHINGTON, June 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong issued a letter regarding kidnapped Christian human rights attorney Gao Zhisheng in response to a March letter from U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan and U.S. Representative Sander Levin, Chairman and Co- Chairman of the Congressional -- Executive Commission on China, in which they required accountability from the Chinese government for Gao's disappearance. The core paragraph in the Ambassador's reply, released by Senator Dorgan's office, states that, according to his inquiry, "Gao received a three-year sentence, with five-years probation, and one-year deprivation of political rights on December 26, 2006 for violation of the Criminal Law. He is currently serving probation. The public security authority has not taken any mandatory measure against him."
ChinaAid founder and president, Bob Fu, responds, "This statement is a blatant attempt to cover up the truth of Gao's kidnapping, and a refusal to release his current whereabouts or condition. If he is currently on probation, where is he? By stating that the public security authority has not taken any mandatory measure against him, the Chinese government is refusing to take responsibility for their abuses against Gao and is violating both China's Constitution and international human rights agreements."
The statement by Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong is consistent with the continual denial from the Chinese government regarding Gao's kidnapping. In a briefing in Beijing in March, Qing Gang, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry, said, "There's no political persecution or limits on the freedom of the family. We've handled the case in strict accordance with the law." This statement denies the two years Gao Zhisheng's family suffered under house arrest before their escape to the U.S. this past March. "House arrest" meant that the family was cut off from the outside world and multiple officers were assigned to each family member 24 hours a day. Gao's son, Gao Tianyu, was assigned three officers, the least number of officers. Gao's daughter, Gege, 16, was beaten by officers and the entire family endured harassment and abuse.
Gao Zhisheng, now missing 128 days, was kidnapped from his hometown in Shaanxi province early in the morning on February 4 by Chinese officials. Currently, his whereabouts are unknown. Gao has been previously kidnapped and tortured for his pursuit of human rights in China. Gao sent an open letter to the U.S. Congress dated September 12, 2007, and, afterward, was kidnapped and severely tortured by Chinese authorities for more than 50 days. Though authorities threatened Gao with death if he revealed the torture he experienced, Gao chose to release publically the details of his experience. It is believed his current disappearance is a direct result of his refusal to be silent. View a reenactment of Gao's torture experience in 2007 at www.FreeGao.com.
In a recent article by the New York Times, Laura Tischler, a State Department spokeswoman, said that a senior American official discussed the case on March 31 with high-ranking Chinese officials in Beijing, and that State Department officials had raised the case, most recently on April 15, with the Chinese Embassy in Washington. "The United States is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of well- known human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng," Ms. Tischler said. "We have raised our concerns about Mr. Gao's whereabouts and well-being repeatedly, both in Washington and in Beijing."
In response to inquiries about Mr. Gao's whereabouts from U.S. government officials and the international community, the Chinese government has never released Gao's current location or condition, nor have they acknowledged that he was taken into custody.
Contact your members of Congress and ask that they appeal to the Chinese government to urge accountability for Gao's whereabouts, his immediate release and guarantee his right to be free from arbitrary detention.
Visit www.house.gov/ and www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators _cfm.cfm.
Sign the petition for Gao's immediate release at www.FreeGao.com.
Read a recent New York Times article on Gao Zhisheng and his family's escape to the U.S.
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Medical Mission to the Dominican Republic by Doctors of Cuban Association Order of Malta- Miami
Medical Mission to the Dominican Republic by Doctors of Cuban Association Order of Malta- Miami
MIAMI, June 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Medical Mission to the Dominican Republic Organized by Doctors and volunteers of the Cuban Association of the Order of Malta.
Miami, Florida, June 2009. During the weekend of May 28th to June 1st the semiannual medical mission of 2009 to the Hospital Manuel J. Centurion at ILAC Center, Licey al Medio medical facility in the Dominican Republic was undertaken, under the leadership of Doctors Jorge Echenique, MD and José Joaquín Centurión, MD both Knights of Malta and members of the Cuban Association, residing and practicing in South Florida.
As it has been the case for the past several years, 33 participants: twelve doctors, eight nurses, five pharmacists and eight volunteers, plus a Dental Team and their medical supplies, flew with the collaboration of American Airlines to the Dominican Republic from Miami, Florida. Their mission was to give medical assistance to more than 1,000 patients in this poor area, just a few miles outside Santiago de los Caballeros, the second largest city in the country.
The doctors included specialists in cardiology, pediatric medicine, gynecology, urology, gastroenterology, otolaryngology, infectious diseases and internal medicine. They were locally assisted by the Cooperadores de Salud, a group of health workers who did the screening of the patients prior to the visit, and by a local radiologist and other supporting staff at the clinic. Over the four day mission, the doctors saw over 1,000 individual patients resulting in over 2,500 patient visits. The mission distributed free of charge medicines and other medical supplies valued at over $100,000, including a supply for the following six months.
ILAC is a Catholic faith-based group that has a free- standing clinic near Santiago with three operating rooms and five exam rooms. ILAC has a system of health-care workers, called cooperadores, who live in remote villages and perform health screenings. The cooperadores bring surgical candidates to the clinic. It is a collaborative health care and educational organization that exists to promote the integral well- being and spiritual growth of all participants. The small hospital at this facility was made possible with a donation from a local businessman through one of the MD members of the Cuban Association.
The Order of Malta is the third oldest religious order of the Catholic Church, having been established in 1048. Since its humble beginnings in the Holy Land, this Order and its members have dedicated themselves to serving the poor and the sick, particularly in the area of health care. This tradition of service is maintained today by the approximately 12,500 members and over 100,000 volunteers working in over 50 countries. It operates ambulance corps, blood banks, clinics, hospitals, refugee camps, and disaster relief operations. You can learn more about the Order at www.orderofmalta.org.
The Cuban Association of the Order of Malta was established in 1952. It was reorganized in Miami, Florida in 1990, where new activities were established for the poor and the elderly in cooperation with the local Catholic Church.
Presently it has 113 Knights, Dames and Chaplains, including three living in Cuba. Our volunteer doctors have served the San Juan Bosco parish clinic-Our Lady of Philermo- for many years; the Cuban Association also conducts medical missions to the Dominican Republic and to other countries of the Caribbean and Central America. We have been working closely with the Catholic Church in Cuba since 1996, currently funding forty elderly support centers associated with a similar number of catholic parishes throughout the Island; living facilities for retired priests, hospitals and other institutions, including one which serves children suffering from Down's syndrome. We also cooperate with the Embassy of the Order of Malta in Havana with many of our local projects. You can learn more about the Cuban Association at www.ordendemaltacuba.com.
Office of Communications
2950 SW 27th Avenue
Suite 300
Miami, Florida 33133
www.ordendemaltacuba.com
e-mail: jcalvo1142@ordendemaltacuba.com
telephone: (786) 888-6496
MIAMI, June 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- Medical Mission to the Dominican Republic Organized by Doctors and volunteers of the Cuban Association of the Order of Malta.
Miami, Florida, June 2009. During the weekend of May 28th to June 1st the semiannual medical mission of 2009 to the Hospital Manuel J. Centurion at ILAC Center, Licey al Medio medical facility in the Dominican Republic was undertaken, under the leadership of Doctors Jorge Echenique, MD and José Joaquín Centurión, MD both Knights of Malta and members of the Cuban Association, residing and practicing in South Florida.
As it has been the case for the past several years, 33 participants: twelve doctors, eight nurses, five pharmacists and eight volunteers, plus a Dental Team and their medical supplies, flew with the collaboration of American Airlines to the Dominican Republic from Miami, Florida. Their mission was to give medical assistance to more than 1,000 patients in this poor area, just a few miles outside Santiago de los Caballeros, the second largest city in the country.
The doctors included specialists in cardiology, pediatric medicine, gynecology, urology, gastroenterology, otolaryngology, infectious diseases and internal medicine. They were locally assisted by the Cooperadores de Salud, a group of health workers who did the screening of the patients prior to the visit, and by a local radiologist and other supporting staff at the clinic. Over the four day mission, the doctors saw over 1,000 individual patients resulting in over 2,500 patient visits. The mission distributed free of charge medicines and other medical supplies valued at over $100,000, including a supply for the following six months.
ILAC is a Catholic faith-based group that has a free- standing clinic near Santiago with three operating rooms and five exam rooms. ILAC has a system of health-care workers, called cooperadores, who live in remote villages and perform health screenings. The cooperadores bring surgical candidates to the clinic. It is a collaborative health care and educational organization that exists to promote the integral well- being and spiritual growth of all participants. The small hospital at this facility was made possible with a donation from a local businessman through one of the MD members of the Cuban Association.
The Order of Malta is the third oldest religious order of the Catholic Church, having been established in 1048. Since its humble beginnings in the Holy Land, this Order and its members have dedicated themselves to serving the poor and the sick, particularly in the area of health care. This tradition of service is maintained today by the approximately 12,500 members and over 100,000 volunteers working in over 50 countries. It operates ambulance corps, blood banks, clinics, hospitals, refugee camps, and disaster relief operations. You can learn more about the Order at www.orderofmalta.org.
The Cuban Association of the Order of Malta was established in 1952. It was reorganized in Miami, Florida in 1990, where new activities were established for the poor and the elderly in cooperation with the local Catholic Church.
Presently it has 113 Knights, Dames and Chaplains, including three living in Cuba. Our volunteer doctors have served the San Juan Bosco parish clinic-Our Lady of Philermo- for many years; the Cuban Association also conducts medical missions to the Dominican Republic and to other countries of the Caribbean and Central America. We have been working closely with the Catholic Church in Cuba since 1996, currently funding forty elderly support centers associated with a similar number of catholic parishes throughout the Island; living facilities for retired priests, hospitals and other institutions, including one which serves children suffering from Down's syndrome. We also cooperate with the Embassy of the Order of Malta in Havana with many of our local projects. You can learn more about the Cuban Association at www.ordendemaltacuba.com.
Office of Communications
2950 SW 27th Avenue
Suite 300
Miami, Florida 33133
www.ordendemaltacuba.com
e-mail: jcalvo1142@ordendemaltacuba.com
telephone: (786) 888-6496
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