Social Injustices at Christmas Time

I love this picture! I wish all families could be this fortunate!!

I am neither a Liberal, nor a Conservative...I don't do labels; what I am is a fed up citizen, who has grown tired of all this political grandstanding, judgmentalism, religious posturing, and hate-mongering; and I've come to realize that the United States is no better than the average 3rd world nation! It seems the "important" people are looking down there noses at the less fortunate.

Recently, I did some research in order to comment on a post by a Facebook page I’m a fan of, concerning meeting the needs of the less fortunate because you may be the hand of God to them; and the statistics I learned about ticked me off.

So, please forgive the rant…but, pay attention to what I’m about to say!

It’s the Christmas season; but there are a few things we seem to have forgotten. The cold reality of the destitute in the USA…

Recent Statistics (within the last 2 years)

• Vacant Houses – 14.2 million
• Wasted food (not eaten or sold) – 133 billion pounds
• Homeless – 578,424 men, women and children

That is downright disgraceful!! According to the Conservative Right, the United States is a Christian Nation, and the greatest nation on the planet! Why then, in the name of all that is decent, are these statistics even a reality??

Don’t want the US Government to take care of those who are less fortunate than you?? Then, stop passing the buck!!

You heard me…when you donate to a charity organization (soup kitchen, clothes closet, etc.), like any decent Christian would, you are LITERALLY passing the buck; you’re telling them it’s THEIR responsibility to care for the poor, homeless and hungry.

And, I've got a news flash for all you Conservative Right-wingers who pat yourselves on the back for being such good Christians, when you religiously donate your tax deductible contributions to charities; you're actually supporting government-funded socialist programs. You're not as against socialism as you thought, eh??

Mark 12:30-31 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” (NLT)

Matthew 25:34-36 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’....“And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ (NLT)

However, the Conservative Right has become so busy arrogantly beating their chests over what it means to be a Christian, that they’ve forgotten what He commanded!! This is what happens when one becomes "high and mighty" in their own sight (Romans 12:13), they lose sight of the greatest commandment we were given! 

I was homeless, at one point in my life; it's not a lifestyle anyone desires, trust me. Most of the homeless and destitute don’t get seen by those charity organizations; which is why they panhandle...in an attempt to survive, one more day/night. And all of these organizations are bound by rules and regulations (imposed on them by the government) that make it very difficult to properly see to anyone's needs!!

Whenever I had a job, I always looked for someone to help; I’ve bought food and drink for homeless people who ask me for help, many times. Even when I didn’t have a job, I still tried to meet the needs of the less fortunate. I may not have been “earning my keep”, but I still tried to help those who didn’t have anything.

Sometimes I would deliberately ask them how they were doing, and wait to hear them tell me what they need. If I couldn’t fill that need, myself, I would pray that someone would come into their lives that could; but, I always tried to meet their needs, whenever possible.

That’s what Jesus said we should do…take care of each other!! There’s even a stipulation as to whom we should be caring for…when you did it to the least of these. According to Jesus Christ, Himself, we are SUPPOSED to be caring for those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

If you don’t want “Big Gov” to do it, get off your religious high horses and start doing it yourself!! Share what God has blessed you with…not with a charity organization, but with an actual needy person.

Buy them some food, or clothing! Put them up in a hotel, if you don’t want them in your house. Help them find a job; or hire them, if you own a business!! Find a way to fix up those abandoned houses, and let a homeless family occupy them! Show some compassion and empathy....HELP THEM!!

I’m not just saying do these because it’s December, and we’re gearing up for the Christmas holiday…I’m saying do it EVERY day of the year!! BE the Light of Christ to those who have no hope!!

The Liberal Left wants the world to be a better place for all human beings. They believe in fairness, and equality among ALL people. In fact, I've met more Liberals who are more compassionate, in their every-day lives, than most Conservative Right-wingers. Ain't that something!

Jesus had compassion on the weak (Matthew 9:36)…we need to practice that, too. THAT is how we’re going to make this world a better place, for everyone!!

Merry Christmas?? Not for the forgotten...

This is a scene from the story "The Little Match Girl"
I encourage you to read it...this is what we're doing to our own homeless.

Bad Fats vs Good Fats: Let the Truth be Told!

Who amongst you still believes that fat is a bad thing? I wrote a Blog, a while back, called “Are You a Good Fat, or a Bad Fat?”, you can read that, here. The more research I’ve done on this subject, the more information I soak up!

Backstory…

When the Food Guide Pyramid was introduced by the USDA, back in 1992, the government instructed us to limit our fat intake to 30% of total calorie intake. The pyramid looked like this…

The USDA has demonized fat for decades…it’s bad for us, they say; and they haven't distinguished between good fats and bad fats, until recently.

This handy little guide of theirs tell us that in order to have a balanced diet, we should focus more attention on carbs (breads, cereals, rice, pasta, etc), eating 6-11 servings per day; our focus on fruits and veggies should be to eat only 3-5 servings of veggies and 2-4 servings of fruit per day. Apparently, they’re not as important as the bread and cereal group. The next level of the pyramid tells us we should only eat 2-3 servings of meat and dairy, per day; meat and dairy are high in fat, so we should limit our intake.

And the top of the pyramid is where fats are featured….fats, oils and sweets, to be exact. Now, limiting your intake of sweets is a stellar idea! Sweets aren’t healthy, at all. But, fats aren't as bad as they'd like for us to think.

The Food Guide Pyramid, has taken on a few changes, through the years; it looked like this, in 2005, and was called MyPyramid:

In this version, the USDA tells us to balance a healthy diet with exercise; but, do you notice that the grains group is still the biggest section, and the fats group (the little yellow stripe) isn’t mentioned at all?

Here’s the latest transformation…it’s called Choose MyPlate. It’s a much more balanced eating structure, aside from one minor detail…

Do you see it?? Where did the fat go? Now, it is true that you get a certain amount of fats from all the other food groups, but not enough to keep our bodies in good shape! On their website, they explain that avocados and olives are part of the vegetable group (technically they're both fruits), and nuts/seeds are part of the protein group.

But, let’s get serious for a minute…how many people out there consider avocados and olives, when talking about fats? Or, the fact that nuts and seeds have protein in them? Trust me, the USDA considered that when they created the pyramid.

The website also states, “Soft margarine, mayonnaise, and salad dressings are mainly oil and are not considered to be part of any food group.” It’s true…they’re not foods; they’re condiments! Margarine should never be consumed, in the first place; I touched on that topic, in this Blog post.

Sidebar – processed carbs (cereal, bread, pasta, etc) aren’t any better for the body than margarine. You can get all the carbs your body needs by upping your intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

I digress…why has the USDA demonized fats, and favored processed carbs, so much?? I think Dr. Pealmutter explains why we need to eat more fats, quite well, in this video.

But, there is a huge difference between fats and fats….good fats (saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) and Trans-fats. Trans-fats will raise your LDL cholesterol (the bad one); it also causes heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 Diabetes.

It is commonly found in fast food, fried foods, donuts, pastries, and snack foods like cookies and chips; but, it can also be found in any processed food that contains hydrogenated (or partially hydrogenated) oils...things like crackers, pretzels, cake mixes, microwave popcorn, pizza, etc. Any oil that is hydrogenated, or partially hydrogenated, is a trans-fat and should be avoided at all cost!

Anything you’re eating, if the box, bag, jar, or package says “0 Trans Fats!” check the Ingredients list; look for the oils…Big Food is sneaky, when it comes to disclosing whether or not the oils in foods are hydrogenated/partially hydrogenated. If there’s any oil in the processed food you’re eating, it’s most likely a Trans-fat.

Within the past 30 years or so, the amount of calories we’ve consumed from fats has fallen to around 30%, while obesity has doubled; and heart disease remains this country’s number one killer.

I can't stress this enough...our bodies need saturated fats to function properly; as previously mentioned in Dr. Pearlmutter’s video, saturated fats are good for cognitive brain function; saturated fats also keep us at a healthier weight.

The more we limit fats from our daily nutrient intake, the more people end up with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and a host of other health concerns....but that's good business for Big Pharma, because they've got a pill for every ailment our bodies develop!

Here are some more benefits to eating saturated fats:

• Saturated fat encourages the liver cells to dump their fat cells, which helps the liver to function more effectively. It has also been shown to protect the liver from alcohol and medications, including acetaminophen and other drugs commonly used for pain and arthritis.
• Saturated fatty acids, especially the kinds found in butter and coconut, help white blood cells to recognize and destroy invading viruses and bacteria.
• Saturated fat is required for calcium to be effectively incorporated into our bones.
• In order for our lungs to function properly, the air spaces have to be coated with a thin layer of something called “lung surfactant”; 100% of this surfactant is saturated fatty acids.
• A diet that limits saturated fatty acid intake robs the brain of the ability to function properly; the human brain is made up of fat and cholesterol, and the majority to fats in the brain are saturated.
• Limited amounts of saturated fats, in your daily diet, also limit your body’s ability to fight off viruses, bacteria and fungi; our immune systems rely on saturated fatty acids to keep the T-cells (white blood cells) in working order.

But, not all saturated fats are equal…dairy, eggs, and meat all have saturated fats in them; but so do nuts and seeds. If you’re an omnivore, you’ll want to buy grass-fed dairy and meats; and only eat eggs that are laid by backyard (free-range, cage-free) hens. this way, you'll be getting the most nutrient-dense animal products.

The lion’s share of eggs we buy, at the grocery store, come from factory farmed hens. Imagine stuffing 25 live chickens into a shopping cart, cutting their beaks off, and only cleaning their “cage” once a year. Their eggs are nutrient deficient, high in cholesterol, and candidates for E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter which are found in the hens, themselves. I don’t know about you, but I think I’ll pass on the store-bought eggs!

The same with factory farmed meats…they're all nutrient deficient, and disease-prone. You’ll be better off buying free-range, grass-fed, organic meats and dairy products.

Grass-fed meats are higher in Omega-3s, which are considered “good fats”; the folks at eatWILD.com discuss the health benefits of eating grass-fed meat, eggs and dairy on their website. In the left hand corner, you’ll find a link titled “Shop for Local Grassfed Meat, Eggs and Dairy”, which will lead you to a clickable map where you can find local farms to buy your grass-fed products.

If you choose to be vegetarian or vegan, a great way to get an adequate amount of good fats into your diet is by eating nuts and seeds; the VeganHealth.org website has a couple of very good tables, listing the different plant-based foods that are rich in SFAs (saturated fatty acids), MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids) and PUFAs (polyunsaturated fatty acids). However, it is important to remember that too much fat is a bad thing, even when it comes from healthy sources; so make sure to incorporate tons of fruits, veggies, beans, and legumes with your nuts and seeds. And always buy organic, and non-GMO, when you can!

So, go ahead and enjoy food; eat an abundance of healthy foods....omitting the unhealthy foods, altogether.

And have a blessed day!!

Schoolhouse Rock Taught Me that Knowledge is Power!

And the Bible has taught me that I shall know the truth, and the truth shall set me free (John 8:32). That being said, please allow me to shed some light on a particular subject…..

I believe in the Constitution of the United States; I always have. But, I’ve never quite understood the dynamics of why it says what it says; nor have I ever understood what it all meant.

So, I’ve decided to become a bit more familiar with it….starting with the 2^nd Amendment; in my research, I’ve also discovered that 1 out of every 3 American citizens owns at least one firearm. One-third of the entire population of this country is exercising their right to bear arms. Or are they??

I shared this on my personal Facebook page, today….

Before I shared it, I read it; and my mind was sufficiently blown! When I learned about the Constitution of the United States, in school, I was never taught what the term “well-regulated militia” meant.

The 2^nd Amendment reads……

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

I was taught that this was about the rights of the American citizen; and never questioned that, until now.

Through the years, I’ve noticed that most citizens of this country tend to focus more on the part that says “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed”, and proverbially beat their chests at the thought of our government denying us the right to own a firearm.

They cry, “Molon Labe!” (come and get them!) believing themselves to be noble, patriotic Americans who are protecting their 2^nd Amendment rights. But most of them have conveniently forgotten the part about the well-regulated militia…which is, according to Chief Justice Warren Burger, the very “people” this amendment is referring to!

But, what is a militia?? Webster says….

1 (a.) a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency. (b.) a body of citizens organized for military service

2 the whole body of able-bodied male citizens declared by law as being subject to call to military service

The only people who come close to that definition, in America, are local police forces and the actual military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, etc). The Constitution of the United States does NOT grant us ordinary, run-of-the-mill citizens the right to own a firearm; the people whose rights “shall not be infringed” are those who are in the militia.

How does it feel, knowing that one-third of the United States of America is in violation of the Constitution? I am now sufficiently worried for our tired, our poor, and our huddled masses.

How can we call ourselves the Land of the Free, when we don't even bother to obey the rules that secure our freedom??

Je suit Paris

This is not food-related, nor is it about my battle with breast cancer...but, it is about survival.

This morning, as I read the latest news about last night’s terrorist attacks in Paris, I couldn’t stop the tears; I’m furious, heart-broken, and confused all at once. I’m all for this solidarity movement, and supporting/praying for the victims and survivors of Paris; they need our prayers and support, at this time!  What happened in Paris, last night, is a senseless tragedy…plain and simple!

But, I’ve also heard a lot of people blame the Syrian refugees for the attacks; and there is some validity to that. Now, before I get lynch-mobbed for jumping on the victim-blaming band wagon, please hear me out....

The radical Islamic terrorists, who committed that atrocity last night, are thinking along that line, as well; wherever the Syrians seek asylum, the terrorists will follow, because the Syrians have been unfairly marked for destruction. Therefore, it’s disturbingly logical to assume that the reason behind the attack is because Paris is harboring refugees (please don’t stop being compassionate toward those who are less fortunate). How many other countries are now on the terrorist’s hit list?? We’re supposed to be protecting the refugees from their attackers…but, in order to protect them, we need to protect ourselves, as well!!

How much more destruction are we going to allow these radical terrorists to inflict on the world, before we put an end to their agenda?? Isn’t that why our troops are stationed in the Middle East?? What’s going on??

Just to clarify….I am in no way, shape, or form blaming the Syrian refugees for any terrorist attack, brought on by their plight; I know it’s NOT their fault! But, if that’s the way you want to think, you might as well teach yourself to believe that the Jews were responsible for the Holocaust; or, for that matter, the way they were treated in Egypt, during the time of Moses. And what about Jesus; is He to blame for the way He was treated?? Seriously???

NEWS FLASH: NO victim is to be blamed for the abuse and terror they endure!!! It’s NEVER the victim’s fault!!

But, I digress….this “War on Terror” has only served to make matters worse (thanks for nothing, W)! What is the world going to do to STOP anyone else from being terrorized by ISIS/Al Qaeda/IS (or whatever they want to call themselves)??

I’m a very passive person, and don’t believe in killing anyone, for any reason…but why aren’t these terrorists being brought to justice??? It’s not like we don’t know who they are….when are we going to stand up to them, as a human race (the entire world coming together as one people) and STOP them from hurting the rest of us??

Bringing on World War 3 is NOT the answer...that will only serve to end the lives of more people!! But, when is enough going to be enough?? I don’t know about you….but I’m sick of hearing about all the damage and destruction these radical terrorists have inflicted!!

Can we PLEASE just be decent human beings, for once???

URGENT MESSAGE...PLEASE READ!!!

"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32 (NLT)

This Blog highlights a few points that I've learned upon watching the docu-series, The Truth about Cancer: A Global Quest. I thought I had learned a lot, since beginning my own cancer journey...but this docu-series blew my mind!! Let me share some of what I've learned...

1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will get cancer, sometime in their life. Ok...wait; half of the male population, and 1/3 of the female population...of the world...will get cancer?? That's insane!!

Mainstream medicine is only given 1 hour of education on nutrition. The word “doctor” actually means…teacher.

“One of the first duties of a physician is to educate the masses not to take medicine.”  ~ William Osler (one of the founding professors of Johns Hopkins Medical Center)

Mainstream medical professionals, today, get taught to prescribe medications…not to educate their patients on ways to keep themselves healthy.

Over a century ago the Carnegie and Rockefeller foundations engineered the curriculum of medical schools through grants and donations (The Flexner Report – 1910). When the money is coming from a source which has a vested interest in the outcome, the outcome will be what the donor wants it to be.

There used to be homeopathic medical schools, as well as conventional medical schools, about a century ago; but, the Carnegie's and the Rockefeller's were interested in establishing a “one size fits all” system. The natural health colleges weren’t putting enough emphasis on patented drugs and pharmaceuticals, which were being manufactured by Big Pharma; and, all Big Pharma companies are funded by the Carnegie and Rockefeller corporations. Do you smell a rat??

They convinced the American Medical Association to begin shutting down those colleges; and as soon as the AMA began to target the homeopathic colleges, the Carnegie and Rockefeller corporations began to shower billions of dollars on the colleges that taught drug-intensive curriculum. Upon distributing those generous donations, these corporations would place staff members on the college’s Boards of Directors to assure that their donations were being used “properly”; these new members continued to be on the payroll of those corporations, as well.

Unfortunately, money talks quite loudly. Once the new Board Members were in place, the curriculum that was being taught was drastically shifted in the direction of pharmaceuticals….no more lessons on the health and well-being of the patient. And the colleges/universities that were given the highest donations turned out the most highly recognized doctors. This is not a coincidence, folks.

By 1925, over 10,000 herbalists were out of business. By 1940, over 1,500 chiropractors would be prosecuted…the charge was practicing quackery. The 22 homeopathic practitioners in 1900, dwindled down to just 2, by 1923. By 1950, all the schools teaching homeopathy were closed. And it was well-known that if a physician did not graduate from a Flexner-approved medical school, they couldn’t find a job…anywhere.

Most mainstream doctors today don’t realize that the medical school they graduated from is nothing more than Big Pharma’s lap dog…because they don’t understand this history; it's conveniently left out of the curriculum. Now, the only approved treatments are those that are created by Big Pharma; if anyone tries to find alternative treatments, their insurance companies deny them coverage.

Disease is nothing more than a marketplace, and the present day healthcare industry was built on that one, simple premise. The success of this business model hinges solely on the continuation and spreading of present day diseases, and the creation of new ones. Without those two directions, the medical establishment would go belly-up.

In 1913, the American Medical Association developed an internal department that they called the “propaganda department”; its main goal was to eliminate quacks…which was anyone who didn’t line up with Big Pharma’s agenda. What is “quackery”, anyway??

George Washington died as a result of blood-letting, which was an approved treatment back in that day. Ignaz Semmelweis (July 1, 1818 – August 13, 1865) was the first person to suggest that doctors wash their hands before performing surgery; he was labeled a quack, ridiculed by his colleagues (they considered his findings improbable and unscientific), and eventually went mad! Now, hand washing is standard protocol for surgeons.

And, nowadays, any doctor who does not prescribe chemotherapy to a cancer patient is also considered a quack.

Chemotherapy was first discovered in the early 1940s because in Italy, nitrogen mustard gas was dropped from aircraft to destroy the enemy; during autopsies, it was discovered that the lymphocytes of those men were drastically decreased. Someone then got the bright idea to create a synthetic drug that acts much the same way as the mustard gas, to treat cancer patients.

Did you know that 90% of Oncologists today would never prescribe any chemotherapy drug for their own families, or for themselves? But, they’ll jump at the chance to prescribe it for us.

In 1971, President Nixon declared a war on cancer; but we’re not any closer to winning that war now, than we were back then. One of the reasons this war continues is because of the money that can be made by Big Pharma; chemo drugs not only kill cancer cells, they kill healthy cells as well. This makes recovery that much more difficult, resulting in the prescribing of more drugs and more chemo, as the patient lives on. Most cancer patients die from chemotherapy poisoning, before their cancer can kill them. And most chemo drugs CAUSE cancer, in other parts of the body.

Tamoxifen is the #1 drug prescribed to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer; it has been labeled a carcinogen by the WorldHealth Organization and the American Cancer Society. Nobody ever talks about that, before prescribing it; I only found out, after I began taking it…I did some homework.

By 2020, more than half of all cancer cases will be medically induced, because of drugs or radiation. That means that the medical establishment, itself, will soon become the leading cause of cancer in America.

Cancer doesn’t kill…the complications from it are what kills people. Liver failure, sepsis, kidney failure, pneumonia, etc. will be what kills the cancer patient…and only after that patient is exposed to chemo and radiation treatments.

About 97% of patients who are given chemo die within 5 years, says the 2004 edition of The Journal of Oncology. Chemo is NOT your only chance…that’s a lie!!

The folks who blend the chemotherapy drugs have to wear what resembles a HazMat suit, because the chemicals they're handling are TOXIC!! Why do we allow them to put that stuff inside us, if they’re not even allowed to come in contact with it, while they mix it up??

Hippocrates said this....

He's known as the founder of medicine; Hippocratic medicine treated the patient, and not just the disease. Today, that's known as Functional Medicine.

The Truth about Cancer: A Global Quest discusses several methods of Functional Medicine in treating and beating cancer.

I’ve learned SO much, thanks to this docu-series! We’ve all been lied to, at the expense of our health; it’s time to learn the truth!!

This docu-series is full of survivor stories, and information from experts who are aware of the truth. These experts are putting their careers on the line to bring the truth out into the open; some of them are even risking losing their license to practice medicine, just so everyone can learn the truth.

Here is the link to purchase this docu-series; trust me, it's an investment you won't regret making!!

If you'd like to own the Extended Edition, click here.

Please consider purchasing this docu-series...every one of us deserves to know the truth! It's time to take the bull by the horns are eliminate cancer, once and for all!!

Raise Awareness by Taking Off Your Bra…Are You Kidding Me??

It’s been declared that today is National #NoBraDay…it’s supposed to be a Breast Cancer Awareness thing; personally, I think it’s the most idiotic thing I’ve ever heard!!

Breast Cancer (or any cancer) is NOT a fashion statement!! It’s not a trend, a social club, or a badge of honor, either…IT’S A DISEASE, AND ITS JOB IS TO KILL YOU!!

This, my friends, is awareness.....

Mastectomy scar on a man. Yes, they can get breast cancer, too!

Mastectomy scar on a woman...complete with drainage tube.

Chemotherapy feels a lot less peaceful than this looks.

The Breast Self Exam...DO IT!!

Symptoms of Breast Cancer

It is my opinion that the focus needs to shift from awareness, to prevention and curing those who have it. Only about 5% to 10% of breast cancer diagnoses are thought to be hereditary, caused by abnormal genes passed from parent to child; the rest were preventable!

To prevent breast (or any other) cancer, do the following:

• If you smoke…stop!!
• Eat more raw, organic whole foods like fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds and whole grains; cut down on your consumption of meat and dairy
• Exercise several times a week, every week
• Limit your intake of alcohol
• Stop eating processed foods and junk/fast food
• No more canned foods, convenience foods, chips, snack cakes, etc.
• No more trips to Burger King, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, etc.
• Use natural skin/hair care products
• Most OTC products contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals
• DIY your cleaning products, to reduce exposure to chemicals
• Switch to glass food storage containers
• Even the BPA-free stuff is made with toxic chemicals
• Use natural sunscreens (read the ingredient lists!)
• You can also go DIY. Here’s a recipe from Wellness Mama

Taking off your bra for the day is not going to bring awareness to anything, other than the fact that you’re not wearing your bra. Put it back on!

If you really want to raise awareness…share this Blog post!! I’ve been in a battle for my life, for the last three years; I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, in July 2012.

Here's a link to the beginning of my journey. Happy reading, and have a blessed day!!

Go and Sin No More (not health related)

I’ve been quietly following the Kim Davis story, and I applaud her for standing up for what she believes in….but, she’s doing it wrong.

As a Believer, she is to abstain from sin (all Believers should)…here’s a small list of what she’s not supposed to do:

• Steal
• Murder
• Engage in immoral sexual acts
• Be a homosexual
• Be a prostitute
• Worship idols
• Be greedy
• Take the Lord’s name in vain
• Dishonor her parents
• Curse, or speak in a hateful or tasteless manner
• Lie, commit slander, be a hypocrite, gossip, etc.
• Want anything that belongs to someone else
• Get drunk in public
• Brag about your own accomplishments (self-importance) 

She’s also not supposed to be divorced, except in matters of infidelity (either spouse); or commit adultery, herself, which she has done. However, she has only been a Christian for four years; until then, she was of the world, and the rules of Christian life didn’t apply to her….now she is in the world, but not of it, and they all apply. More on that, later.

Kim believes she’s doing God proud by denying a same-sex marriage license, because the Bible states that homosexuality is a sin. However, it is only a sin to those who believe it to be so….the rest of the world doesn’t count. Therefore, it is up to her, as far as her beliefs take her, to not commit that sin, herself; she does not have the right to impose her religious beliefs on those who don’t share them….none of us have that right! And, the couple she denied the marriage license to aren’t going to break up, just because they couldn’t get the license…they will continue with their relationship, despite being denied their legal right to marry.

Here’s how Kim Davis should’ve handled that situation…according to the Bible.

Romans 13:1-3 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. (NLT)

The governing authorities of the United States have declared that same-sex couples have the right to be married, if they so choose. Kim Davis rebelled against God, in this matter, when she denied that couple their marriage license. And, she’s soaking up the limelight that decision has afforded her.

Don’t get me wrong…I’m not standing in judgment over her; that’s not my place! But, if you’re going to obey God’s Law, you need to obey it completely; which brings me to this point:

Deuteronomy 17:12 Anyone arrogant enough to reject the verdict of the judge or of the priest who represents the Lord your God must die. In this way you will purge the evil from Israel. (NLT)

So….according to Biblical law, Kim Davis should be put to death for rebelling against God, when she refused to submit to the governing authorities of the land. Who’s gonna be her executioner?? (FYI: I'm not suggesting that someone should kill her)

Kim Davis is standing in judgement over same-sex couples; by denying them their marriage licenses, she’s telling them that she is god and she will decide their lives for them. That’s not her place. She’s supposed to do the job she was hired to do….as a Christian, she’s also supposed to pray for people she believes are in sin; she should be praying for God to come into their lives and open their eyes, so that they can turn away from that sin.

I wonder if she’s even thought of that…or is she too busy, being the current “media darling”, to notice where she’s gone wrong?

Another thing about this whole story that irks me, is all these memes of her that cite how much of a hypocrite she is….like this one:

Do your homework, before you call her a hypocrite!! All of those things happened prior to giving her life to Christ….they don’t count, anymore! The only things that count, as she lives her Christian life, are the things she’s been doing in the last four years, and beyond.

When a person gets saved, the life they lived before giving themselves to Christ is washed away…it no longer matters. What God judges us on is how we walk the walk, after declaring Him Lord and Savior of our lives.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new. (CEV)

The sins she commits as a Believer, are the only ones God will hold against her…unless she repents, and turns away from them. This is what I’ll be praying for!

Anyone want to add their two cents in? I welcome all input….and I wish you all a blessed day!!