Do you know the answer to this riddle?

I was sitting in my Archie Bunker chair feeling miserable with the flu, when a friend forwarded a chain email letter.  You know, one of those that has been forwarded through who knows how many other people and in the end tells you to forward it to ten other people.

The emails usually attribute a quote from Andy Rooney or Paul Harvey and 90% are often wrong when they do.  In this case Paul Harvey was attributed with something Lee Pitts wrote in his 1995 book "People Who Live At The End Of  Dirt Roads".  But, I scrolled down to the end anyway.

At the end was a riddle, which read, "What is greater than God, More evil than the devil, The poor have it, The rich need it, And if you eat it, you'll die?".  As I sat there feeling miserable hoping I would feel better for church tomorrow, this first thought that popped into my head was, "That's stupid, there's nothing greater than God!", then the light bulb went off.

I know the answer - It's NOTHING!
Nothing is greater than God,
Nothing is more evil than the Devil,
The poor have Nothing,
The rich need Nothing,
If you eat Nothing, you will die! 

To answer the riddle, you only need to believe in God and know

that God is the Alpha and Omega, therefor, nothing can be greater than he.  Once you hold that in your heart all of the other questions answer themselves.   Somehow, I started to feel just a little bit better and I knew God was with me always.

Why I won't support Gay Marriage - Don't get angry yet, read on!

Have you read the 1st Amendment to our Constitution, the Supreme Law of our land?  If not, I'll help you (forgive the sarcasm):

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Notice, please the section in RED.  I shall reiterate "or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; (of religion).

Now, I'll explain, simply Marriage is a RELIGIOUS RITE, not a governmental function.  CIVIL UNIONS, of which you receive a "Marriage License, which in fact is a CIVIL UNION CERTIFICATE" is governments function.

Simply put, Marriage is Religious.

Civil Unions are Government recognized and subject to all of the rights, benefits and legal ramifications that can not and must not fall under a religious ceremony/rite.

Couples may and do CIVILLY UNITE outside of religious institutions.  Couples unite outside of GOVERNMENT SANCTIONS and are prohibited from receiving the benefits, which the Rainbow League claims to be fighting for.  They unite BY CHOICE for various and inconceivable reasons. They also marry outside of religious institutions - The Civil license which you purchase, that document you get at town hall!  A civil contract between two people to share their lives, assets, child & pet custody.

Marriage is a Religious Rite, where two people agree to unite their souls, hearts and lives under the eyes of God within their Church, Temple, Mosque or Shrine.  One is spiritual - Marriage, the other legal - Civil Unions.

This is the heart of the Gay Marriage issue.  The overthrow of religions and the implementation of government authority over God.

They are attempting to force us to accept the Marriage in place of the Civil Union recognition.  By altering state laws and federal laws, Civil Unions as each state recognizes covers the inheritance benefits of ALL COUPLES, regardless of sexual preference.  The local license issued to recognize that union should be proof enough.  It is not.  By redefining Marriage, you redefine all religions and place them now under government control and regulation.

The calling for Marriage alters the definition BY LAW of a religious rite.  In effect, they redefine a religion by telling all religions what a Marriage is by law.  Therefore, if a religion  recognizes same sex unions as unacceptable in the eyes of God, but is tolerant in society, government has the power to FORCE them to perform same sex marriage.  They can dictate and police your chosen religion!

If you think I am wrong, look to New Jersey, where a Christian organization denied a same sex couple access to their property so they may be married.  A Judge ruled in favor of the couple, stating that social justice must trump religious belief.  This is wrong not only in it's violation of the 1st Amendment which I quoted at the beginning of this rant, but also violated property rights.  Government can now tell you what activities can and can not be performed on your private property.  Finally, what about free speech, to vocally debate ANY issue without penalty?

I do not hate gays/lesbians or anyone else.  I do object when they attempt overtake my religion by imposing their dictates and mores.  It is not just Christianity, of which I am a proud member, but Judaism, Islam and all others, for which I speak.  They should also speak out & NOW!

Government has no business in defining a religions belief, they have no Constitutional basis in defining marriage.  The LEGAL recourse is the recognition of Civil Unions.  If a religion DOES recognize same sex unions, then THEY can perform that marriage, just don't demand my church does so! 

So, I say, what about you?

 

Met the Internet Thomas Paine: Bob Basso 04/05 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

Met the Internet Thomas Paine: Bob Basso 04/05 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio: his show is dedicated to: General Joseph Warren, killed June 17, 1775 in the Battle of Bunker Hill, Charlestown, Massachuessets.

Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections.

Special Guest: The Thomas Paine of the Internet - Bob Basso, communications specialist, speaker and author http://www.bobbasso.com/

It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic!

You never know what we'll talk about: conservative, constitution, freedom, liberty, obama, tea party, gun control, republican, libertarian, stop white guilt, word

Defending The Republic with Bob Siegel 04/02 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

Defending The Republic with Bob Siegel 04/02 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

This show is dedicated to: Army Capt. Sara Knutson Cullen killed in a helicopter crash, March 10, 2013 with SSgt. Steven P. Blass, CWO Bryan J. Henderson, SSgt. Marc A. Scialdo and Spec. Zachary L. Shannon in Afghanistan.

Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections.

Special Guest: Bob Siegel, Talk Show Host

A graduate of Denver Seminary and San Jose State University, he is a radio talk show host & popular guest speaker at churches & college campuses across the country, using a variety of media including, seminars, formal debates, outdoor open forums & one man drama presentations.

Bob grew up in a strong Jewish home, but was led to Christ while in college, through the ministry of Campus Ambassadors. (Mission To The Americas)

In addition to his own weekly radio show (KCBQ 1170, San Diego) Bob has been a guest on The 700 Club, Andy Parks, Live from the Washington Times, The Rick Amato Show, & KUSI Television's Good Morning San Diego

Defending The Republic with Kereakos Zuras 03/29 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

Defending The Republic with Kereakos Zuras 03/29 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

This show is dedicated to: Army Sgt. John F. Burner III, killed Sept. 16, 2010 in Iraq.

Defending the Republic with Annie "The Radio Chick" and "Cool" Mike is an ongoing discussion of recent events, issues and the upcoming elections.
 
Special Guest: Kereakos Zuras, former President George W Bush advisor business turn-around expert
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kzuraslinkedin

It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic!

You never know what we'll talk about: conservative, constitution, freedom, liberty, obama, tea party, gun control, republican, libertarian, stop white guilt, word

Defending The Republic: Free Corey Clagett 03/26 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

Defending The Republic: Free Corey Clagett 03/26 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio


If you haven't heard of Corey Clagett, let me introduce you to a young soldier, who loves this country and was willing to lay down his life for it.  Today he sits in prison for following a direct order from his Staff Sergeant while fighting in Iraq.   His unit's commander ordered the troops in the field to kill all military aged men, not to take any prisoners.  This command was issued then by his Squad Sergeant to the unit.  Corey knew this command was illegal and he fought with it.

Corey and another soldier caught  3 Iragi men, handcuffed and detained them.  The Squad leader radioed "Command" and the response was "Why aren't these terrorists dead yet?"  In turn, the Squad Sergeant relayed the orders chosing Corey and the other soldier ordered them to shoot the 3 men, then cut them loose of the zip-ties that bound them.  The Sergeant ordered the two young soldiers to shoot to kill the three detainees.

Corey struggled with his decision and feared the consequences of disobeying a direct order as well as the danger poised if these detainees later returned to kill American personal as members of Al-Qaeda.  He ordered the three men to run and as they tried to escape he shot and killed two, the other soldier shot one, badly wounding him.  The squad doctor determined he was too mortally wounded and the squad sergeant then ordered the other soldier to put him out of his misery, whereby he shot him at point blank range in the head, killing him.

The squad sergeant decided to rig the scene to make it look like a real escape attempt and ordered Corey and the other soldier as to exactly how to set the scene.  Two days later there was a criminal investigation and the Staff Sergeant ordered Corey and the other soldier to "stick to the story" and threatened other squad members to keep them quiet.

Cpl Corey Claggett, Spec  William Hunsaker and SSgt Girouard were charged with murder.  From there on Corey was abused and tortured by his jailers pre-trial and after he was convicted, despite the fact he agreed to cooperate with the prosecution and testify against SSgt Girouard.  However, the gravest injustice came when through manipulation on behalf of the court and his own Military attorney Corey was convinced to plead guilty and was sentenced to 18 years.  Ironically, SSgt Girouard was sentenced to 10 years, served 3 and is out on parole. Spec Hunsaker served only 9 months, returned to active duty, redeployed to Iraq and was promoted.  The Unit Commander, Lt. Col Michael Steele received a reprimand in his file.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26 between 2p to 3:30p EST, we will interview Melanie Dianiski, his mother and Timothy Parlatore, his attorney on Corey's ordeal and his search for clemency or parole.  Corey spent 4 years in solitary confinement and face treatment harsher than anything dished out to terrorist detainees in GITMO.  It's time to bring Corey home.  Click on the link at the top of this article and tune in to listen.

Tags: Iraq, Gitmo, Army, Operation Iron Triangle, Politics, War on Terror

Defending The Republic: David Codrea 03/19 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

Defending The Republic: David Codrea 03/19 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

You will be surprised to learn just what the Gun Controllers have in store for us & the lies they have been telling the public.  Tune in tomorrow as we speak with David Codrea and discuss everything from Fast & Furious to the latest gun grab legislation.

Visiting CPAC & Special Congressional Election 03/15 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

Visiting CPAC & Special Congressional Election 03/15 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

This show is dedicated to: Marine 2nd Lt. Therrel S. Childers, Died March 21, 2003 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom
Special Broadcast featuring 12 Republican Candidates runnning for U.S. Congress from South Carolina District 1.
CPAC roving reporter is Justin Kendall
 Candidates:

• Keith Blandford
• Ric Bryant
• Curtis Bostic
• Larry Grooms
• Jonathan Hoffman
• Jeff King
• John Kuhn
• Elizabeth Moffly
• Ray Nash
• Andy Patrick
• Shawn Pinkston
• Teddy Turner, Jr.

Click here for the candidates websites: http://beaufortteaparty.webs.com/electionsissues.htm
It's a battle of Conservative values and principles in defense of our Republic!

Defending The Republic: Brad Marston 03/12 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

Defending The Republic: Brad Marston by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

 Yes, Buddy, there are Conservatives in Boston!  Slowly and surely, they are coming out of the woodwork.  People like Brad Marston.  Take some time and listen in.  There is hope.  Hang in there guys!

Defending The Republic: Brad Marston 03/12 by Southern Sense | Blog Talk Radio

Defending The Republic: Brad Marston 

Join us as we talk with Brad Marston on everything from upcoming elections and current events.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 and 2pm ET