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Tenth Amendment Center : Setting the record straight: A look at SPLC's report on Nullify Now!

Sat, 5 Nov 2011 14:07:25 +0000

Thanks for setting the record straight Mike! Having spoken at the event, I appreciate it very much. (By the way, I didn't mention the SPLC either).

Tenth Amendment Center : Feds Issue Threat: No Fly Zone for Texas?

Wed, 25 May 2011 15:13:10 +0000

The battle is joined at the state level on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Amendments in particular. Also Article 1 Section 10. The Fed govt response and the state's counter response to all of this will determine what kind of nation we leave to our children. It's the epic battle of our generation. Who has the courage to stand?

The Traditions of Men : Food for thought

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:44:56 +0000

I probably shouldn't have made as general of a characterization of what he said as I did. Many libertarians don't seem to see government as having any redemptive qualities. My position is that govt does - when properly within its constitutional and biblical jurisdiction. I believe the Bible supports many libertarian ideas. Self government, personal responsibility, liberty, free from coercion from man, etc. These need to be practiced within a framework of a civil society, which cannot exist if man is simply left to be completely free to do as he pleases. Natural Law will then ultimately be replaced by some interpretation of man's law. It's a difficult question, which is why we will not have such a society until heaven. Until then, we try to do our best here on earth, and our republican form of govt. is as good as there is. Blessings! Douig

The Traditions of Men : These are the "leaders" in the church today

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:32:02 +0000

"Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever?" 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 And with all the options out there, could he not find good strong Christians to help him? Look closely at where Rick Warren is heading. He is a leader in an unbiblical ecumenical movement. This is part and parcel to his view of the church, and it is becoming more heretical each year.

The Traditions of Men : Outlook U.S.A. 2011-2014

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:48:57 +0000

I changed the document to add a link to a print ready version. http://www.traditionsofmen.org/files/Outlook2014_...

The Traditions of Men : Outlook U.S.A. 2011-2014

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 17:40:52 +0000

Thanks Cyndi. I pray it helps people stand up and engage. The print ready version is up! I changed added a link in the main document.

The Traditions of Men : Could the US really break up?

Sat, 5 Jun 2010 18:06:40 +0000

David. So interesting that you referenced Numbers 13-14. I gave a sermon series recently on reworking the Grid, and that was a primary text for one of my sermons. Here's the link if you are interested. http://www.themountain.us/mo/files/Mountain_02_21...

The Traditions of Men : Census. You decide.

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:19:59 +0000

Haven't heard anything yet. I think they're pretty busy. Sounds like they didn't get a great response.

Tenth Amendment Center : Health Care Freedom Act

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:53:21 +0000

Here is a youtube video on it. [youtube DTR2M77rz9k&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTR2M77rz9k&fe... youtube]

Tenth Amendment Center : Health Care Freedom Act

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:51:46 +0000

Simultaneously we need to be working to get the Fed government people kicked out. This strategy will work! http://www.wagthedog2010.com/ This is a grass roots level movement that the 912 project has picked up (Glen Beck), The Campaign for Liberty and the other "main stream" patriot movements are getting on board. Spend 10 minutes and check it out. www.chainofliberty.org

The Traditions of Men : The December edition of "The Smithy."

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:44:43 +0000

Traditions in and of themselves are not bad. As always, it is the heart that matters most. However Jesus didn't attend a pagan celebration in an attempt to make it "holy." It was a Jewish celebration. And when the Jewish people brought pagan traditions into their lives and homes, judgment shortly followed. Isaiah 29:13 "Therefore the Lord said: "Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths And honor Me with their lips, But have removed their hearts far from Me, And their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men..."

The Traditions of Men : The December edition of "The Smithy."

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:00:27 +0000

Sorry Michael. Just a bit of sarcasm there. I try to avoid it but it crept in. Getting church leaders to agree on anything today is difficult. Unity is non-existent and the church leaders are holding onto the traditions of men in many ways moreso than their flocks.

The Traditions of Men : The coming second wave...

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:01:30 +0000

Not yet anyhow. The choice will be forced upon us sooner or later - likely sooner. Sadly, people don't rise until forced to do so. God will see to it that we stand. Whether we choose to fight or run will be determined after He gets us off of our behinds.

The Traditions of Men : The power to control your life...

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:08:24 +0000

I am familiar with this "doctrine" however am not familiar with the legal structure (if it exists) that would allow the state to make such a claim. If you know of specifics, I would like to see them.

The Traditions of Men : The power to control your life...

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:05:03 +0000

Oops. Good catch Eric. The post has been corrected. But the state certainly had to agree with him in order to pursue the case.

The Traditions of Men : This is what is known as a trial balloon.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:32:36 +0000

I absolutely believe it is your right to get a flu shot. I also absolutely believe it cannot be legally mandated by our government, yet that is the direction they are heading. So far, the H1N1 pandemic has been anything but problematic compared to the normal flu. I am watching what is going in the Ukraine closely. That could be a real problem, however there are real questions as to if it is even affected by the H1N1 vaccine. Personally, I have taken precautions, none of which guarantee our survival of a 1918 type pandemic. Neither does a shot. In fact a vaccine may give people a false sense of security. Our best technology cannot control the smallest organisms and we'd better accept that and be praying for our safety.

The Traditions of Men : Obama's fall = America's rebirth?

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 23:23:30 +0000

Jim, Thank you for sharing your heart. In the beginning, the public school system taught from a Biblically centered world view. During that period (60's and 70's) the removal of God from the school system was completed for all intents and purposes. However, it was well before the 60's and 70's that the message of morality based on Christ and the Bible was being systematically removed from textbooks and thus the minds of our children. What is this but the systematic dismantling of the 1st amendment? I am a voracious advocate of home schooling (or I prefer the term home discipleship). While I understand that it is very difficult today for some to do because of economics, I would encourage any and everyone who has children in the public school system to consider the "sacrifice." I believe they will find that it is no sacrifice at all to have restored and intimate relationship with your children which is the inevitable result. Oh yes, as you point out - it is straight from Scripture.

The Traditions of Men : Beck - and a vision.

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:01:04 +0000

Those whom have lived in other countries, especially where there was oppression know the signs of growing tyranny. Your daughter-in-law has a perspective that must be heeded. I pray her test for citizenship goes well!

The Traditions of Men : Glen Beck Common Sense rant.

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:23:51 +0000

Good comments on Beck. Yes, his being a Mormon is problematic. He still can be used to wake people up, but that means he is even more likely to avoid bringing the church into his solutions. I don't necessarily believe he is a plant either. Evidence needed to support that claim and thus far there is none that I see. Inconsistent statements do not make someone a plant. They do indicate a conflicted man, and that is where I believe he is. The solution isn't up to Beck, Hannity, or Limbaugh. Its up to the church. We can use the seeds of awareness planted by them, but they need to hear a positive message and vision coming from the church or they will seek their direction from elsewhere.

The Traditions of Men : Preparing for the fall

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:20:37 +0000

I believe if we have a bank holiday, a dollar devaluation will accompany it. The key would be - what do they devalue it against? I suspect if this were to happen, then the IMF's Special Drawing Rights would be the basis for a new world reserve currency unit. Thus the dollar would be a part of it, albeit a small part relative to what it commands now in the world global currency markets. What would this mean to $50K in the bank? If the dollar was devalued by 30% against the SDR, those currencies would immediately suffer that % loss in purchasing power of the US dollars they hold. Domestically, it would take a little time to feel those effects (probably a few days to a few weeks). But eventually, price inflation would be sharp to play catch up. As for the money in the bank, look for the bankers to limit withdraws to small amounts in order to avoid panic runs on banks. Thus the vast majority of your $50 would suffer the full devaluation. No way would I hold $50 in cash in a bank account. PM's, short term Canadian bonds would be my preference. But that is me. You have to decide how much of a threat you believe this is.