Posted by: modres | December 14, 2009

Dangers of Premillennialism According to the U.S. Military

Received a note from Ray at Prophezine.com about a recently de-classified military document (originally written in May, 2008 by Army Major Brian L. Stuckert).  What is interesting about it is the subject matter:  Premillennialism

One might wonder why the military is even concerned with something related to the Bible, however reading the 78-page report says it all.  The short version is that according to the military, those who believe in any form of Premillennialism (with specific emphasis on Dispensational Premillennialism), are essentially the  reason for othe problems in the world. 

In other words, if it were not for those who believe in Premillennialism (and through society and politicians, the United States foreign policy has been based on), there would be peace in the world!  This is what is being stated by Major Stuckert. 

The difficulty is that much of Premillennialism is unrecognizable as Premillennialism that is espoused in Scripture.  One of the quotes from the report reads like this: 

“First, millennial thought and its policy implications may create strategic transparency that affords adversaries an advantage in decision-making. Second, an understanding of American millennial thinking may provide adversaries with the means to manipulate American policy and subsequent action. Third, the enemy may exploit American millennialism to increase the fragility of and even disrupt coalitions. Fourth, adversaries may exploit American millennialism to demoralize or terrorize joint forces and the American people. By recognizing these potential vulnerabilities, military leaders and planners may take action now to mitigate the effects.”  (emphasis added) 

Now, the big, important question is this:  what exactly are the actions that are being planned to “mitigate the effects” of citizens who believe in and espouse Premillennialism? 

This is what the report answers and if you are Premillennial in position, you should most certainly take note.  You will be surprised and angered over what route the military and government plan to take against proponents of Premillennialism. 

Of course, Israel and the Middle East is included in the report, looking back to 1948 when Israel was first granted statehood in modern times.  Because of alleged lobbying by Premillennialists in the United States, the U.S. government took a position of support for Israel, which has continued to some degree since then. 

Major Stuckert reports that “Many Americans are influenced by the philosophy of dispensational pre-millennialism and have developed an apocalyptic worldview without being consciously aware of it.” 

This is the fear among the government and certainly Obama’s administration would share this fear: that because of a worldview by many Americans that includes an apocalyptic future, this very mindset could actually bring it about.  This is the same argument that Preterists use as well.  Of course, this means that God is not in control and that humanity has the ability to overrule Him. 

Stuckert continues, “Dispensational pre-millennialism and its attendant apocalyptic worldview will have numerous foreign policy and security implications for the United States in years to come. In general, collective anxiety over things like world-ending war, the Anti-Christ, and the need to secure our eternal destiny by our own hand will add to strategic hubris, justify increasingly reckless international action, and continue to over-commit the military in ways the Nation cannot afford.“ 

One of the most interesting aspects of this report is that Stuckert comes to the conclusion that strong beliefs in Premillennialism results in “pessimism and paranoia.”  This is completely inaccurate, however from a secularist’s perspective, this would appear to be accurate.

Christians who happen to believe in Premillennialism (or Millennialism), believe that the world will get worse, however we also believe that it will ultimately be made much better, by the return of Christ and through the kingdom He sets up, from which He will rule.

I can see this becoming the flashpoint, or starting point for a systematic erosion of religious rights in America.  The major flaw in the report is crediting the Premillennialist with power that he does not possess.

The idea that by wishing hard enough, any group of people can make something happen contrary to God’s expressed will and purposes, is patently absurd.

If the Premillennialist is wrong, then he is wrong.  Not only is God not mocked, but He is never overruled by man’s wishes or decisions.  God’s will is going to be accomplished whether man likes it or not.  If that does not include Premillennialism, then it does not.  No amount of erroneous thinking will create a reality.

I would encourage you to read the report yourself and make up your own mind.  Find it here:  De-classified Military Report on Premillennialism

Posted by: modres | December 12, 2009

Check out Today’s Poll!

Please take a moment to take our poll today.  It asks the question regarding Jews and the Temple Mount.  We want your opinion.  Thanks!

Posted by: modres | December 11, 2009

Truth Be Told! Podcasts

We want to announce that we have begun podcasting.  Our first video/audio podcast is part of our Truth Be Told! messages; a ministry of www.studygrowknow.com

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Posted by: modres | December 10, 2009

The Temple Mount and the Hijacking of Israel

I’m getting really frustrated, so I can only imagine how Jewish people living in and around the Temple Mount must feel!  Imagine being told that you cannot go to the Temple Mount to pray; an area that was Jewish long before Muhammad happened on the scene.

Yet in today’s world, Jews are not allowed up there most of the time, and if they are allowed there, they are watched like hawks in case they start trouble.  Trouble to the Palestinian Arab police officers who guard the Temple Mount usually means praying.  Wow, imagine that, if a Jew goes to the Temple Mount to pray, it will cause trouble!

The question is, why will it cause trouble?  It will cause trouble because Muslims now believe the Temple Mount to be holy for them.  They believe the Dome of the Rock (also on the Temple Mount) is the very place where Muhammad “ascended” to heaven without dying.  So, they have built a mosque over an area they consider to be sacred.

Because this area is sacred to them, Jews (and even Christians) who go there to possibly pray are considered a threat.  This is at least one reason why Arabs hurl rocks at Jews who attempt to go up to the Temple Mount.  Then, to make matters worse, the Jews are usually arrested, or nothing is done to the Arabs who throw the rocks.

Of late, even Christians have been kept off the top of the Temple Mount, while Muslims come and go as they please.  Why is this allowed?  Because so far, Israel has been afraid to flex her muscles, especially now that she can no longer count on the USA for support.

Of course, our own president has stated that virtually all Jewish settlements on the West Bank will go, that there will be two states and that Jerusalem will be divided, with the eastern portion (containing the Temple Mount), going to the Palestinians, with the western portion going to Israel.  Of course, the eastern portion of Jersualem will become the Palestinian state capital.

Isn’t it interesting how, in spite of what the United Nations gave to Israel in 1948, the clock is being turned back.  Now, the Palestinians (I’m still waiting to read about the specific culture, language and religion of Palestinians, as it differs from the rest of the Arab population), seem to have the world on their side all of a sudden and will apparently get what they have been clamoring for, long before Yassar Arafat allegedly died of AIDS.  For the Arabs, this is a dream come true.  The only thing that could be better would be for the Arabs to be able to expel every last Jew in the Middle East.

A day or so ago, a Jewish father and his betrothed daugher were visiting the Temple Mount (wow, how did THEY slip by the police?!).  During their short visit, an Arab police officer “knew” that the father was “praying.”  How did he know this?  Because the man was “moving his lips.”  Of course, the police officer could not hear what the man was saying, but the fact that he was moving his lips meant that he was, without doubt, praying!

Let this be a lesson to all Jews out there – when you are on the Temple Mount, do NOT move your lips when you speak!  In fact, the better you are at ventriloquism, the better your situation will be, while visiting the Temple Mount.  Yes ladies and gentlemen, learn the dying art of speaking without moving your lips, in order to fool your friends, coworkers and the Arab police officers on the Temple Mount.  Amaze your friends, too!  They’ll wonder how you do it.  You’ll be the talk of the neighborhood and the toast of the town!  Feel free to read more about this absurd incident here:  Jewish Father and Daughter arrested.

I cannot imagine spending a ton of money to go to Israel, only to be forbidden from going up to the Temple Mount.  That would be extremely frustrating to say the least.  My problem is that I would likely make my frustration known, which would only make matters worse.

What is absolutely amazing now is not only that virtually the entire world now stands against Israel, but many are starting to demand that only the pre-1967 borders will be recognized.  This is in spite of the fact that Israel was attacked, and she merely defended herself.  Within two weeks, Israel gained what she lost, and added to her borders.  Since then, Israel has constantly had to defend these borders.

Now, led by the Swedish president and the EU itself, Israel is being told that the post-1967 borders do not count.  However, I cannot help but wonder if the Arab nations that originally attacked Israel in 1967 had increased their borders, would they now be told that they must return the land to Israel?

This rhetorical question needs no answer since it is obvious what the answer would be.  Israel is being hijacked by a world that could care less about protocol and legalities.  We are seeing aspects of Ezekiel coming to fruition before our very eyes.

One almost imagines that the Northern Invasion will occur any day now, as stated in Ezekiel 39:3-6

I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. And I will turn you about and put hooks into your jaws, and I will bring you out, and all your army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed in full armor, a great host, all of them with buckler and shield, wielding swords.  Persia, Cush, and Put are with them, all of them with shield and helmet;  Gomer and all his hordes; Beth-togarmah from the uttermost parts of the north with all his hordes— many peoples are with you.

The above words are from God Himself.  Notice that He is the One who will entice/cause Gog (the leader of the armies from the north), to turn toward Israel.  Gog will then gather his troops, and with a multitude of people, will attempt to swoop down on Israel.

It is difficult for me not to believe that the Antichrist is not alive and walking this earth.  I have no clue as to his identity, nor do I know when he will be revealed as the world leader.  To believe somehow that he is not alive and working behind the scenes now is, in my opinion, naive.  How much more time needs to go by before this man of sin comes to the forefront of the world’s stage, offering Israel a deadly deal; a deal, which he will ultimately break three and a half years into the Tribulation (70th week; see Daniel 9:24-27)?

Everything seems to point to the fact that we are at the very threshold of the start of the Tribulation.  Certainly, the time is drawing short, so what does this mean for authentic Christians?  Two things:

  1. our redemption draws nigh
  2. we are still to continue evangelizing the lost

We are to continue working until the Lord calls us home, either through our death, or the Rapture.  We are not to sit on our rears, acting like couch potatoes, who have not a care in the world.  People are dying, heading into eternity without Christ.  They are Jewish and they are Gentile.  Authentic Christians need to be pressing the point home to all people; whether they listen or not.  Are you?

Posted by: modres | December 8, 2009

It’s Not All About Giants (Nephilim)

Even a cursory search of the Internet for “Nephilim” results in a ton of web sites, with information that could be real, some that is clearly not real, and others where no one knows for sure because there is nothing to corroborate anything.

Most are aware that Genesis 6 introduces us to the Nephilim, the offspring of the union of human women with…what?  Biblical scholars of course, disagree about just what exactly happened way back then.  Did actual angels fall to the point of being willing (and able!) to impregnate human women, with the resultant offspring called Nephilim?  Or maybe these fallen angels possessed human men, and then they cohabitated with human women, with the result being Nephilim?  Could it be that the term “sons of God” does not refer to angels at all, but to fallen men?

What we see in Scripture is something that causes us to blink.  We blink because we are not really sure what happened and we cannot be dogmatic about it.  We shrink from the idea that angelic beings could actually find a way to have physical relations with human women.  Not only is that disgusting, but it goes beyond our ability to grasp and understand.  We do not like the idea of angels (fallen or not), having their way with human women and producing something that would obviously turn out to be part angel/part human.  How does that even work?  More to the point, if that was possible, do we assume that because the offspring is part angel, then they cannot receive salvation?

One thing is clear to me about this situation.  We will not know for sure until we see Jesus and ask Him.  If He is willing to tell us, then we will know for certain.  Since it is in the Bible, it is worth knowing, and hence, worth asking.

That aside though, what is true about these Nephilim creatures – the Bible uses the term Nephilim, which means “earthborn” – is that they are not right.  They are not what God created, nor did He ever intend to create.  Whatever the Nephilim were, is something that Satan did, in his attempt to destroy.  He wanted to destroy God’s creation any way that he could.  Of course, we know that he began with the angels, and unfortunately, one-third of them followed him in his rebellion.

Tossed out of heaven (though still having access to it), he set his sights on God’s earthly creation; namely, Adam and Eve.  He would set out to destroy their relationship with God and in so doing, hope either to gain forgiveness for himself, or simply ruin the relationship that Adam and Eve enjoyed with God.  We know the result of the Tempter’s work.

Later on, as we peruse through the very early chapters of Genesis, we arrive at chapter 6, which tells us ever so briefly about the “sons of God” and their union with human women.  The result was something horrendous.

We know that this horror was replicated throughout the entire world, except for Noah and his family.  Although, in point of fact, we only know that it was Noah who was “perfect in all his generations.”  We can either assume that this extends also to his wife, his sons and their wives, but we do not know for certain.  If one of the sons’ lineage had been corrupted, then there is a case for believing that the line of Seth is what perpetrated these Nephilim monsters much later, when the Israelites arrived at the borders of the Promised Land the very first time, as seen in the book of Numbers.

In the Olivet Discourse, found in Matthew 24 (and also in Mark 13 and Luke 21), Jesus speaks of the fact that “as it was in the days of Noah,” it will also be in the days of the coming of the Son of Man.  Now, if we simply look at the fact that people were so evil, so brutal, and so unredeemable, that God had no choice, but to destroy them in a global flood, we must note that Jesus seems to be saying that toward the end, during the time just prior to His Second Coming, people will be the exact same way.  Does this mean that the Nephilim will appear once again?  It could very well be, however, they may not appear to be as they did during the time prior to the flood of Noah’s time.

What is fascinating to me is what we have been seeing in society with people in the past number of decades.  People have consistently and continually become more violent, lacking in social graces, care about one thing, which is usually themselves, and are generally could care less about the well-being of others.  I also note that the level of violent thought, speech and actions have really ramped up in society and it seems to have happened so quickly.

I was watching a show on PBS the other day, which highlighted songs from the 60s.  It was fun to watch clips from the old Ed Sullivan show and to see groups like the Beatles in all their innocence.  Listening to many of those songs, which were hits then, do not even compare with what passes as song today.  The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” and others like them were completely innocent, yet parents were up in arms because of this “boy” band from England, with their pointed shoes, their bangs covering their foreheads and the fact that John was a wisenheimer with the press.

Things changed though and it was not long before the world was introduced to “Sgt Pepper” and other strange things from the minds of these four guys from Liverpool.  Not only that, but much of the music took a bit of a weirder, and even darker edge.

However, if we segue to today’s music, it seems as though nothing at all is held back.  The gates opened and in came the music from the pit.  It’s all the rage and it’s what kids (and adults alike) listen to today.

In the early 80s, I remember hearing Metallica for the first time at work (it was a manufacturing plant).  I thought it was really pushing the limit of good taste then.  Now however, it seems as though Metallica is child’s play to some of the groups that are out there now! 

It’s not merely music, but other areas as well; TV, movies, advertising and all the rest.  Everywhere you look, or whatever hits your ear is filled with a type of vitriol that does nothing more than distill anything good out of people.  Society the world over has become evil, and there is no getting around that fact.  Attitudes have changed, people have changed and there is no going back.

What I think characterized the people of Noah’s day was the fact that evil had absorbed them.  There was obviously no place in the world that one could go and not experience some sort of evil, if we understand Genesis literally.  The world is fast becoming like that again.  Society has veered off the path of morality, good taste and common sense, giving into the darker aspects of life, that are constantly being whispered in the ear.

Where do we go from here?  There really is only one direction – a continued downward spiral.  The only thing that will allow anything or anyone to be salvaged at all is the return of Christ.  I hope you know Him.  Knowing Him is not just saying a quick “sinner’s prayer.”  It is entering into a living, viable relationship with Jesus, just as people enter into viable, living relationships with other human beings.

You do not invite someone into your life with a few words, and then do nothing to support that relationship.  You work at it, you endeavor to know the other person and grow together as time goes on.  This is what is meant when we talk about being a Christian.  I hope that’s you, because this world is not getting better and we can know that it will get much worse before the Lord returns.

Posted by: modres | December 7, 2009

Ahmadinejad Cries Foul to the United States!

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad apparently has “documented evidence” that the United States is doing all it can to keep the hidden Imam from appearing.  This Imam – the Mahdi – is believed to the “ultimate savior of mankind.”

Ahmadinejad is quoted as saying, “We have documented proof that they [U.S.] believe that a descendant of the prophet of Islam will raise in these parts [Middle East] and he will dry the roots of all injustice in the world.”

That’s interesting, isn’t it?  Here I was, thinking that the United States has lost its clout, but apparently, we are still strong enough to keep something supernatural from occurring!

Also according to the Iranian president, he has evidence that indicates both the east and west are planning to annihilate Iran.  I’m not sure where he gets his information, but it would seem to be a bit off base.  I mean, our government cannot even decide if we are going to remain in Afghanistan, and then when it does decide to remain by sending additional troups, the message is immediately followed with the decision to pull out all troops within 18 months.

A third and final (for now), accusation from Ahmadinejad is that the United States is nothing without Iran, and all of our government’s rhetoric is merely meant to send up a cloud of fog to confuse everyone.

I have to ask, why is the United States being blamed on keeping the Mahdi from appearing?  While Israel is the “little Satan,” the United States is the “big Satan” and because of that, it is Iran and every other hard-line Muslim nation that wants to see the United States overthrown.

Why has this not happened yet?  Maybe it has more to do with the fact that without the United States, much of this world would not exist as it does.  Think of the United Nations – would there be one without the United States and the money that is pumped into that organization?  Iran has no foundation upon which to make her claims against the United States or anyone else.

Look, if the United States is in Iran’s way, or anyone else’s way for that matter, why has no one declared war against us?  War has been declared against us and it was clearly highlighted on 9/11.  That act of war, dragged us into a situation that we did not want to be involved in, but seemed to have no choice, but to engage the enemy, wherever we could find them.

I am always amazed at the rhetoric of people like Ahmadinejad.  He’s a guy who is likely possessed; certainly he’s not in his right mind.  Hatred can do that to a person.  His hatred runs deep.  He hates Jews and he hates Israel.  He also hates anyone who has ever sided with Israel.  This hatred of his, blinds him to the truth.  He does not even realize how ridiculous he sounds.  Right, the United States is able to keep this alleged Mahdi from appearing.  That makes a lot of sense.

I thought it was the Muslim’s job to join in the jihad against countries like the United States?  In fact, I was under the impression that Islam will not be content until every last person who is not a Muslim, either becomes one, or dies.  This is their mantra.  This is their belief.  This is what they live for, and what they strive to achieve.

In the meantime, the world as one, stands against Israel.  The last time this happened, Hitler slaughtered millions of Jews in his attempted ethnic cleansing.  We are moving toward a time – and are likely already there – when the truth will appear to be a lie, and lies will become the new truth.

Whether it’s Ahmadinejad lying about the alleged power of the United States to keep the Mahdi from appearing, or all the world attempting once again to make Israel the scapegoat for the world’s problems, it’s all the same and it all stems from the same source.  That source is absolutely the coming Mahdi, however, he won’t be the savior everyone thinks he will be.  He is the Antichrist, coming to destroy all semblance of loyalty to the only wise and true God of the Bible.

There is nothing about the coming Antichrist that is truthful.  Nothing.  He will do whatever it takes to gain leadership ultimately over the entire earth.  That’s right – the globe, not merely a region on the globe.  He will lie, cheat, steal and even kill to gain access to the highest position over all the earth, a position that belongs to God and Him only.

Once the Antichrist achieves that level of “leadership,” his will quickly become a dictatorship; an Absolute Imperialistic kingdom, where he will rule with an iron fist, eliminating everyone who opposes him and his rule.

That time is coming and is here now.  I cannot imagine that the Antichrist is not alive on this planet right now.  Too many signs and signals have come into play and lined themselves up.  They all point to him and his public appearance cannot be that far off.

Whether this coming “Mahdi,” is the Antichrist, or will merely act as his False Prophet sidekick, remains to be seen.  One thing is for certain though.  The lies will continue to be fed to the masses until they are accepted as truth.  Once this new “truth” takes hold, all bets are off and it will be every man for himself.

This is the reality that we are facing.  This is the path that will lead to the climax of world history.  This is what everything in the Bible leads to – Jesus Christ and His Second Coming, when He slays the Antichrist with the breath of His mouth and when He takes control of a world that has been, for too long, ignoring Him and His Word.

Even so, come quickly Lord Jesus!

Posted by: modres | December 6, 2009

East Jerusalem in Exchange for the Temple?

It could happen…

It would appear that the entire world is coming against Israel.  There is more and more talk about dividing Jerusalem into two parts, and giving East Jerusalem to the Arabs.  For those who do not know, East Jerusalem is considered to the be the old part, or the historical part, and includes the Temple Mount.

Recently, the World Bank decided to give 64 million dollars to the Palestinian Authority, in preparation for their statehood.  The plan is to see this statehood come to fruition within two years.  There are more details here: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3816006,00.html

The trouble is that for all practical purposes, it appears as though the entire world stands against Israel.  Certainly Obama has made his intentions clear.  He wants a Palestinian state to come into being and he wants it soon.  He is one leader who also wants to see Jerusalem divided into two sections, with East Jerusalem going to the Palestinians, to be used as their capital.

So, if Israel stands alone, what can they possibly do to counteract this, without going to war?  Chances are slim that Jerusalem will be divided without any military action occurring.  In fact, even if it was determined that Jerusalem should be divided, with “laws” passed to that effect, who is going to enforce the law?  For those who believe that military action would be able to enforce it, how could it possibly occur without a military incursion into Israel?

The world does not need anymore wars, but the world also needs to support Israel’s right to exist as a state; a victory they won legally in 1948.  Things went along fine, until 1967, when out of the blue, they were attacked on a Sabbath day.  Because it was a Sabbath, they were not in the position of fighting back.  However, once they were able to fight back, they not only regained the land they lost in the first two weeks of that battle, but increased their own borders.

Because of this, neighboring Arab countries say they will not even talk to Israel unless Israel first gives up the land they gained in 1967.  History has shown that in spite of what they give up, they never gain peace.  Their enemies simply move closer, and continue lobbing rockets into Israel.

So, when all is said and done, what might be a scenario in which Israel would agree to allowing Jerusalem to be split into two, with the eastern portion going to the Palestinians to use as their capital?  At this point in time (and granted, I’m no seer), I can only see one thing that would cause Israel to even want to consider giving up East Jerusalem.  That would be if a caveat was included in this deal that granted Israel safe passage to the top of the Temple Mount and allowed the nation to build the Temple.

The chance to not only be on the top of the Temple Mount without harrassment, along with the ability to build the 3rd Temple might just be the very thing that Israel would jump at.  This and this alone may be the very thing that the Man of Sin (otherwise known as the Antichrist), offers to Israel in order to gain peace in that area.  Of course, we know that the peace, such as it is, will last a mere 3 1/2 years before the same man who gained peace, turns on the Israelites with a terror never before witnessed by the world.

Will this happen?  Only time will tell.

Posted by: modres | November 27, 2009

Bestbuy Update!

I spoke with a number of people at the corporate level at Bestbuy on Wednesday and interestingly enough, both folks I spoke with agreed with me about removing Christ from Christmas by not including “Merry Christmas” or not using the word “Christmas” in their advertising.

Interestingly enough, when I returned home from NC today, there was a telephone message waiting for me, from one of the individuals I spoke with at Bestbuy, who indicated that his supervisor said to assure me that they had not yet begun running their Christmas advertising, but they learned their lesson from last year.  This year’s ads WOULD include the word “Christmas” and/or “Merry Christmas”!

I’m glad some corporations still listen to consumers!  Thank you, Bestbuy!  I will continue to shop at Bestbuy stores!

Posted by: modres | November 25, 2009

Prophezine, Best Buy and More!

Good morning, everyone.  I hope you are preparing for a very nice Thanksgiving.  The holiday season is always nice, although family dynamics can, at times, put a damper on things.  Normally, in every family, there is at least one individual who tends to create situations that are less than fun.  Take heart though, because the holidays do not last forever.  Isn’t that swell?

On another couple of notes…I have just begun writing for Prophezine.com, which of course caters to prophetic areas of Scripture, but not exclusively.  They also promote and teach the reality of Christian growth and holiness, as well as putting an emphasis on evangelism.  Prophezine is a well-rounded site, which is not myopic in scope.  They do not have blinders, but tend to see the world from a biblical viewpoint.  I would recommend that you check them out, by heading over to:  www.prophezine.com

Lastly, for this particular blog, I would like to bring something to your attention and you can decide what, if anything, you would like to do about it.  Not long ago, Best Buy adopted a policy to exclude the word “Christmas” in their advertisements (see bottom of this page).  This was brought to my attention through one of the Prophezine’s email newsletters and it prompted me to contact Best Buy to issue my complaint.  To quote from the newsletter, “A company spokeswoman – Dawn Bryant – announced they would not use the word “Christmas” in their advertising: “We are going to continue to use the term holiday because there are several holidays throughout that time period, and we certainly need to be respectful of all of them.”

That line of thinking is disturbing to me for a number of reasons, but what really disturbed me was the fact that on the heels of that announcement came an advertisement with a blurb for Muslims, and their upcoming holiday!  Go figure!  So, on one hand, Best Buy cannot use the word “Christmas,” because it is not inclusive of Muslims, I would surmise.  So, instead of adding comments and good wishes for all regarding the “several” holidays that occur during this time of year, apparently Best Buy believes it more expedient (read: politically correct), to ignore Christians, while giving props to Muslims.  Is it because Best Buy is afraid of what might happen if they do not acknowledge Muslims specifically, or because they don’t care if Christians feel ignored and/or rejected?  Do they not think that Christians actually spend money at Best Buy?  This is one Christian who will no longer participate in the practice of making purchases at Best Buy and I informed them of my decision.  Interestingly enough, both individuals I spoke with at corporate offices were in agreement with me.  Both apologized and one even said, “I agree with you, sir!  I might get in trouble for that (due to the fact that her words were recorded along with the entire phone call), but I don’t care!  They do NOT take Christ out of my Christmas!“  To that, I simply said a hearty “Amen!”

It appears to be another asinine move by a corporation.  Instead of including good wishes to all parties who celebrate some type of holiday this time of year, they remove an indirect reference to Christianity, replacing it with good wishes to another particular religious group.

If you feel like calling Best Buy to make your voice heard, feel free to contact them at: 1-888-237-8289. Apparently, according to the people I spoke with, they have been receiving a good amount of complaints.  I’m glad to hear it!

Posted by: modres | November 13, 2009

The Happy PreTrib Rapturist and More!

I have begun writing another book tentatively titled “The Actual Deception Ushering in the End Times Apostasy” and thought I’d post the full cover here.  It’s a fun book, which will offer my rebuttal to the arrogance espoused by those who denigrate the PreTrib Rapturist.  I hope to have that available in about a month or so.

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I know it’s a bit tough to make out all the detail.  You can see a slightly larger version of it here:  http://www.rightly-dividing.com/

Also, here’s a cartoon I created that is going to be part of the book:

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