Democrats seem to think that if we trade with our enemies, they will like us. Both Presidents Obama and Biden have restricted American oil production and increased reliance on Arab oil. While they state it is due to environmental concerns, it also aids the Arabs by pouring millions of American dollars into the Arab economy. That money is not going to aid the Arab people. The Arab States remain fairly poor. That money is being funneled into the pockets of the leaders and into the terrorist organizations that have stated that they intend to wipe out Israel and the United States. In that way, we are supporting the terrorists in their campaign to destroy us. It also makes us vulnerable to blackmail as the Arab States threaten to cut off our oil supply if we don’t stop attacking the terrorists. As a result, America has vastly reduced its attacks on terrorists and in fact turns a blind eye to the genocide being carried out against Christians in Arab countries. While it means less attacks against the United States, 9-11 showed us that it only lasts as long as we keep supporting them. If we withdraw our support of their terrorist activities by switching to more American oil, they attack us again. It is a false security that doesn’t last. Like any blackmail, it only lasts as long as you give in to the blackmailer’s demands. In addition, they opened our doors and gave China favored trade status. As a result, China undercut American manufacturers and now we are dependent on China for many of our products. We saw that when Covid shut down imports. Many of our medici
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Democrats state they believe in diplomacy instead of military intervention. They have a very narrow view of the situation. The Arabs have stated that they intend to wipe out Israel and have been involved in the attacks on the United States, who have supported Israel, including 9-11. They openly proclaim that they will wipe out the infidels, which includes the United States. They are determined to make everyone Moslem, if someone doesn’t convert, they kill them. That is very similar to what Hitler did when he said he would rule the world. He attacked country after country while western nations continued to try to negotiate a peace. Every time they offered a concession, he came back and demanded more. It didn’t work with Hitler and it hasn’t worked with the Arab terrorists. You can’t negotiate with someone who wants an entire pie. Offering them part of the pie won’t work. Every time you give them part of it, they come back for more of your share. They aren’t interested in dividing the pie, they want it all. You can’t negotiate with someone who wants you dead. You can’t offer to let them rough you up a little instead, they won’t be happy until you convert to Islam or are dead. Diplomacy may work when two countries have a dispute but doesn’t work with dictators and radicals who want to rule the world.
Ohio Constitution Amendment
People in Ohio are concerned how easy it has been for outside interests to insert their pet projects in our Constitution and saddle Ohioans with them. It currently requires only half of the counties to submit petitions and only a simple majority to pass. People in Ohio are moving to amend the Constitution to bring it in line with other States, many require a 60% approval. The federal government requires 2/3rds of Congress and 3/4ths of the States to pass an amendment. Here is a brief video on the issue.
Rev Robert Barr
Neighborhood Ministries of NW Ohio
Tenth Sunday of Pentecost-July 30
Special Events in the park like Church picnics give the church an enjoyable time of fellowship but can also serve as a valuable way to reach those who don’t attend church. Large community events like fireworks displays that draw crowds also provide excellent opportunities. Games and activities for adults and kids can attract those outside the church if the church is open to inviting and including them. A table with snacks or a picnic meal also may attract kids playing nearby and church kids can be encouraged to invite kids playing nearby. Church families can also invite their neighbors to come with them and members of neighborhood Bible Clubs will get a chance to meet the larger church. Pavilions often have electric outlets and the church can set up a screen and show children’s videos. If electric is not available, someone can do a chalk drawing or paint a picture while telling the story that goes with it. Be sure to have literature on hand telling about your church. As the people get to know church members, they may be willing to join in other activities the church has.
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Abortion supporters claim a woman has a right to control her own body and that is true. She can decide whether or not to have sex. If she decides to have sex, she must accept responsibility for any children that result. Once she is pregnant, it effects someone else besides her. The baby is also affected and that is not her body. It has a distinct DNA and often a different blood type. With rights come responsibility. As a product of her decision, she is responsible to protect the child from the moment of conception to the age of 18 when it becomes an adult and able to decide for itself. The child cannot protect itself. If the mother does not protect it, society has a responsibility to step in and protect it. If the mother claims that it has her DNA and so she can decide for it, then the husband should have just as much of a say as the mother because the child has as much of his DNA as it does of the mother’s. Abortion supporters say that it is different with cases of rape and incest because the mother does not consent. However all laws against abortion before Roe vs Wade allowed exceptions for rape and incest so it is no excuse for allowing abortion on demand up to and including birth, which is what abortion providers seek.
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Democrats state they support women’ reproductive rights. Women are rarely told about any problems that could arise from having an abortion. In fact, abortion providers try to rush the woman into a decision to have an abortion so that she will not consider alternatives. Abortion providers actually fight any attempt to require them to inform women about the dangers and possible consequences that can result from abortions. While they stress that a woman should have a right to choose to have an abortion, they do not want her to get information so she can make an informed choice. While laws require a woman be informed about the dangers and consequences of other medical procedures, abortion providers ignore the law and fight any attempt to enact laws that would specifically require them to inform women seeking abortions. While abortion providers claim that pro-life organizations are engaged in a war against women, it is the pro-life organizations that are providing women with information on alternatives and fighting to protect women from unscrupulous abortion providers.
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President Biden continues to issue executive orders which violate federal law. First. he has no authority to authorize funding, that is the responsibility of the Congress. Second, he has authorized funds for abortion overseas in violation of federal law (Hatch Act) prohibiting funds to support abortion overseas and ordered State Medicaid programs to pay for abortions for those traveling to the State from States that do not allow abortions. Medicaid funds are State funds and are not to be used for non-residents. He has also reinstated President Obama’s mandate that employer provided health insurance must provide coverage for abortion in spite of the law authorizing Obamacare which prohibits insurance coverage from covering abortion. He has even included churches and religious organizations in spite of the Constitutional amendment prohibiting the government from interfering with the free expression of faith. Such open disregard for the rule of law is an afront to the American people. The people need to elect representatives to Congress who will uphold the law. The American people cannot be expected to obey the laws of this nation if its leaders do not.
Ninth Sunday of Pentecost-July 23
Movie Night-Few small towns these days have anything to draw them together. Some churches have started having movie night in the church parking lot during the summer. People may be drawn to visit the church by showing family friendly films and films demonstrating the faith, and allowing visitors to blend with members and get to know them, It isn’t as threatening as going inside and those passing who see the movie may stop to watch. Adding popcorn and drinks will increase the draw and provide a time of friendly socializing. The old movies used to show a newsreel or short film before the main film so those coming late wouldn’t miss the start of the film. By showing a short light Gospel film before the main film, such as a Vege-tale film, it provides a draw for families to bring kids and introduces unbelievers to the faith.
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President Obama and President Biden used unilateral executive authority to bypass Congress and ignore its laws when they ordered construction on the wall stopped and ordered border agents to look the other way when immigrants crossed the border. In addition, President Obama granted asylum to illegal immigrants. He doesn’t have the authority to change the law or ignore it when he doesn’t like it. He also ordered judges to free immigrants until their trial, allowing a lot of them to disappear into the country and never show up for their trial. As a result, we have large numbers of illegal immigrants in the country and no idea who or where they are. Being illegal, they cannot easily support themselves and many of them are forced to support themselves through illegal activity. Democrats also passed the House bill “American Dream and Promise Act” (HB-6) which would give permanent status to all illegal immigrants brought here illegally as kids or who are under the Temporary Protection Status regardless of if they are criminals, gang members, or even terrorists. Such blanket amnesty is insane. Such actions continue to encourage illegal immigrants to come here and bring their kids so their kids can become citizens. It also encourages families to send their children so they can get citizenship. Many of those who sneak into the U.S. and surrender to border patrol agents are children who show up without any adults. Once here, they are a burden on the U.S. to feed and care for them. At the least, they should have to work for citizenship like anyone seeking citizenship, and be barred for criminal or subversive activity. Giving them blanket citizenship for illegally crossing the border rewards them for breaking the law and encourages others to do the same. We saw a drastic drop in illegal immigrants trying to cross the border when President Trump ordered border patrol agents to round them up and send them back to Mexico. However, the flow has increased tremendously since President Biden ordered the border patrol to stop sending them back.
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The Democrats say there is no national emergency requiring the wall to be built. That is strange because former President Obama declared a national emergency due to the border crisis during his presidency and it was never rescinded so it is really still in effect. Since President Biden took office, we are seeing massive groups of thousands of immigrants who are being transported to our borders and sent against the border to overwhelm our border forces and enable many to enter the U.S. along with large amounts of drugs, many sex slaves, criminals, and terrorists who sneak in while the border patrol is busy trying to control the immigrants.. If that doesn’t constitute a national emergency, what does? President Obama never faced such massive waves of immigrants, yet he declared it a national emergency. In addition to those crossing the border, President Obama did everything he could to fast track refugees into the US with no regard for the danger. Isis has publicly boasted that it is using the flood of refugees to slip terrorists into the United States and other countries. Recent attacks in California, Brussels, and Pakistan show that they are not empty boasts. Republicans promoted a bill in the House of Representatives to stop the President from fast tracking the importing of refugees and require that those accepted are carefully screened first. It would also have returned power to the State and local government to allow State and local governments to restrict settlement of refugees within their borders. It would also require Congress to issue public reports showing what it is doing to protect the safety to the American people. Many of the immigrants are Muslims who are congregating in certain areas and imposing Islamic law in those areas. Many of those laws violate the U.S. Constitution and openly violate human rights. Women in those areas are being treated like second class citizens and rape of women in those areas has skyrocketed. In addition, they are forcing Christians to submit to their laws or leave solidifying their control over those areas. If they come to the U.S., they should respect our laws.