Rifqa to the rescue

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Rifqa to the rescue

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Following the highly publicized custody battle with her Muslim parents, Christian convert Rifqa Bary is now defending the Florida attorney who helped secure her safety.

As previously reported by OneNewsNow, Islamic attorney Omar Tarazi of Ohio has filed a $10-million defamation of character lawsuit against Orlando attorney John Stemberger, as well as a grievance against him before The Florida Bar. Tarazi had represented the teenage girl's parents as they sought to regain custody of her after she fled her Ohio home in 2009 when her Muslim father threatened her life for not renouncing the conversion. Now Stemberger says Bary has come to his aid by releasing her first public statement since she turned 18 years old last August. "She basically is outlining all the bad things that he did during the course of the case, which have not come out publically," Stemberger accounts. "So it's kind of inside pool on what actually took place. [She is] also thanking me publically for my contribution, pro-bono representation, as well as the other lawyers involved." Bary's affidavit also refutes several of the allegations Tarazi brought against the Orlando attorney in the bar complaint. "One of the charges that the bar is making is that I've divulged the confidence of my former client. And Rifqa's saying in the affidavit, 'Look -- I'm the client. I don't have any problems here with him appearing on Fox. I didn't have any problems with what he said at any time.' So it's kind of like what right does an opposing council have to interfere with the attorney-client privilege of my client," he concludes. The young Christian convert also argued in her statement that Tarazi is the one who should be disciplined -- not Stemberger.

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Illinois Attorney Indicted for Attempting to Provide Heroin to a Federal Inmate

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Illinois Attorney Indicted for Attempting to Provide Heroin to a Federal Inmate

INDIANAPOLIS—Joseph H. Hogsett, United States Attorney, announced that attorney Robert A. Drew, 68, of Marion, Ill., was indicted today with attempting to provide heroin to an inmate of the Federal Correctional Complex - Terre Haute. The indictment is the result of a joint investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Prisons, the Terre Haute Police Department, and the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department.

Drew was arrested on August 28, 2010, after law enforcement authorities received information that an attorney was allegedly bringing drugs into the prison. FBI and other law enforcement officials stopped and questioned Drew when he drove his Mercedes automobile onto the Federal Correctional Complex - Terre Haute parking lot. A green leafy substance was recovered from the vehicle. When questioned further, Drew allegedly produced a package which had been taped to his body. The package was wrapped in black duct tape and inserted into a condom. The package purportedly contained two small plastic bags with a dark tar-like substance which field tested positive for the presence of heroin. This type of heroin is commonly referred to as black tar heroin.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney James M. Warden, who is prosecuting the case for the government, Drew faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. An initial hearing will be scheduled in Terre Haute, Ind., before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Read more at indianapolis.fbi.gov

 

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Beware Seductive Theories

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Beware Seductive Theories

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

At this time--the last days of this earth's history--we are to make the book of Revelation a special study. Why? Because it depicts the scenes that we are to meet. We need to understand what we are to meet, and how we are to meet it. We must know what efforts we are to make, so that in this perilous time we shall not be taken by the enemy's devices. We know that the last great conflict will be Satan's most determined effort to accomplish his purposes. He will come, not only as a roaring lion, but as a seducer, clothing sin with beautiful garments of light that he may take human beings in his snare. The Lord desires us to realize that it is of great importance that we stand in these last days upon the platform of eternal truth. Those who think that the church militant is the church triumphant make a great mistake. The church militant will gain great triumphs, but it will also have fierce conflicts with evil that it may be firmly established upon the platform of eternal truth. And every one of us should be determined to stand with the church upon this platform. . . . There are those today who call the Revelation a sealed book. [It is a mystery,] but it is a mystery unfolded. We need to understand what it tells us in regard to the scenes that are to take place in the last days of this earth's history. The enemy will bring in everything that he possibly can to carry out his deceptive designs. Are they not lacking in wisdom who have no desire to understand in regard to the things that are to take place on this earth? . . . In a representation which passed before me, I saw a certain work being done by medical missionary workers. Our ministering brethren were looking on, watching what was being done, but they did not seem to understand. The foundation of our faith, which was established by so much prayer, such earnest searching of the Scriptures, was being taken down, pillar by pillar. Our faith was to have nothing to rest upon--the sanctuary was gone, the atonement was gone. . . Do you wonder that I have something to say, when I see the pillars of our faith beginning to be moved? Seductive theories are being taught in such a way that we shall not recognize them unless we have clear spiritual discernment.--Manuscript 46, May 18, 1904, "The Foundation of Our Faith," a talk given at Berrien Springs, Michigan. The Upward Look, p. 152. . Read more at endrtimes.blogspot.com

 

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Spring 2011 Seminar Trip

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Spring 2011 Seminar Trip

We are very excited to announce the schedule for our Spring 2011 seminar trip. March 5 & 6 - Beaumont, CA (east of L.A.) March 8 - Mentone, CA (San Bernardino area) March 12 & 13 - Los Angeles, CA March 19 & 20 - Atlanta, GA March 26 & 27 - Calhoun, GA April 3-6 - Collegedale, TN & Wildwood, GA April 16 & 17 - Edwardsburg, MI April 18 - Louisville, KY April 23 & 24 - Ardmore, OK April 27 - DeSoto, TX April 30 & May 1 - Joshua, TX May 4 & 5 - Loveland, CO May 7 & 8 - Louisville, CO (Denver area) MMM Seminar Preview - CLICK BELOW to get a taste of what is covered in our seminars and why preparedness is important. NOTE: Video at link Topics: We are revising, updating, and adding new seminars for this trip. Here are some of the topics we will be covering (please check your location's page for details on which topics will be covered there): The First Steps Basic Renewable Energy Systems Have Your Own Year Round Grocery Store at Home Independent Water Systems How to Make a Home Independent Jobs for Rural Locations Heating with Wood Advanced Renewable Energy Systems Canning & Bread Making Demos April 3 - 6 Event We are also very excited about a mulit-day event, beginning with our foundational seminars in Collegedale, TN and resuming with 3 days of advanced hands-on workshops & seminars at Wildwood, GA. Topics include: Food Preservation / Storage, including: Water Bath Canning Pressure Canning Bread Making Advanced Renewable Energy Seminar Renewable Energy & Water Systems Hands-on Design Workshop, including: Efficient Appliances & Water Pumps Calculating Your Usage Choosing & Using the Best Available Resources Taking Climate Into Account Hands-on Participation in a Complete System Design Money Saving Tips & Resources Advanced Heating With Wood Seminar Heating With Wood: An Introductory Hands-on Workshop for Harvesting Firewood, including: Chainsaw Use & Safety Using Crosscut Saws Using Chains, Ropes, Come-alongs, & Plastic Wedges to Safely Fell Trees Splitting Wood For Full details on this information packed learning experience, click here . . Source . Read more at endrtimes.blogspot.com

 

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Why We Left Our Country Home

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Why We Left Our Country Home

In a recent Back to Enoch Update I mentioned that we had sold our home of more than eight years, located in Malo, Washington. Many of you have seen pictures of the property in live presentations and on DVD and have heard our story of how the Lord led us to that property back in January of 2001. Some have written asking, "Why did you leave such a beautiful and ideal place?" And that's a good question - especially for a guy who's been preaching the "out of the cities" message for about a decade now. Do we still believe the country living message? Well, here's why we left, and what I believe about the "Out of the Cities" message now. We have many fond memories of how God has worked in remarkable ways in our lives during our time in Malo. So many experiences were truly life changing. When we purchased our home in the spring of 2001, we took out a mortgage to do so. It was the only debt we had, but as time passed, we could see the disadvantage of debt of any kind. Also, after doing some research, we came to the conclusion that with increased market values since 2001, we could conceivably sell our home, pay off the mortgage, and have enough left over to start again and potentially remain debt free. Of course the most feasible way to avoid borrowing again would be to start over with raw land, and build a simple home emphasizing sustainability. Laura and I had already started recognizing the value of becoming less dependant on the bigger "system", and learning to truly live off the land, trusting in God's sustaining providence in nature. As time passed, I could see that starting again would also have another potential benefit - it would encourage those who are just now beginning this quest, and it could potentially provide instructive value as we would chronicle the process in our own experience, and share that with others. Ultimately, we decided that God would have us sell, so we listed our place on www.forsalebyowner.com. That was several years ago. We decided not to advertise our home to our ministry mailing list to avoid hindering our message with the possible misconception of a conflict of interest. Of course we prayed that the Lord would send the right buyer, and I hoped that it would be someone who would appreciate the value of what we had worked hard to develop and the potential for use of the property in God's work in the coming days. Who better would that be than a Seventh-day Adventist with an understanding of end time events and the usefulness of country property for outreach and ministry. Almost a year ago, such a family contacted us. They were coming for a job interview and to check out the area. In June, they purchased our home and graciously invited us to spend the summer with them as they learned about the orchard and berries, irrigation system etc.. It was a real blessing, and Allison enjoyed the friendship of their children. This fall we moved to a rental. It's a smaller home, situated on ten acres nestled in a little valley surrounded by mountains covered with pine and tamarack. There's a separate building on the property which has become the new Back to Enoch Ministries office. We'll be here through the spring, and maybe a bit longer as we look for a new place. Because this is temporary, the ministry address will remain the same - P.O. Box 281, Malo, WA 99150. Do I still believe in the country living message? Absolutely. In fact, more now than ever before. I recently heard someone say that they thought it was too late to get out of the cities now. I couldn't disagree more. If we can start again now, so can you. Dave Westbrook December 5, 2009 . Source . Read more at endrtimes.blogspot.com

 

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Six ACA bishops,61 priests and 29 congregations headed to Ordinariate

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Six ACA bishops headed to Ordinariate

TAC Archbishop: Six bishops, 61 priests and 29 congregations will join up

A VOL EXCLUSIVE By Mary Ann Mueller Special Correspondent www.virtueonline.org Feb. 14, 2011 Archbishop John Hepworth, the Primate of the Australian-based Traditional Anglican Communion (TAC), and its American branch -- the Anglican Church in America (ACA) -- has announced that six ACA bishops are strongly considering joining the Anglican Ordinariate once it becomes established on this side of the Atlantic. "We have six bishops and 61 ACA priests who have put in dossiers applying to be clergy of the Ordinariate, and 29 parishes have voted and indicated to Cardinal Donald Wuerl that they have voted from the ACA into the Ordinariate," said Hepworth. The ACA House of Bishops has a census of 10 including Bishop Juan Garcia of Puerto Rico. Earlier this month three ACA bishops communicated to VOL that they are unwilling to be a part of the developing Ordinariate. They include: Bishop Brian Marsh, Diocese of the Northeast; Bishop Stephen Strawn, Diocese of the Missouri Valley; and Bishop Daren Williams, Diocese of the West. "We are not going to Rome. We have chosen to stay together, to remain with the ACA," the three bishops emphatically stated in a VOL Exclusive. "With regard to the dioceses of the Northeast, Missouri Valley and West, we should advise you that these dioceses will remain with the Anglican Church in America." The six US bishops are: Louis Falk, the President of the ACA House of Bishops and the retired bishop of the Diocese of the Missouri Valley, and the first Primate of the Traditional Anglican Communion; David Moyer, the Bishop-in-Charge of the Patrimony of the Primate and Bishop of the Armed Forces; Louis Campese, the Bishop of the Pro-diocese of the Holy Family and the resigned bishop of the Diocese of the Eastern United States; George Langberg, retired Bishop of the Diocese of the Northeast; Welborne Hudson, retired Bishop of the Armed Forces; and James Stewart, retired Bishop of the West. Archbishop Hepworth also noted in a recent e-mail to VOL that ACA Bishop Juan Garcia, Bishop of Puerto Rico, is also interested in the Ordinariate. But since, unlike The Episcopal Church, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops does not extend past US borders, the Puerto Rican bishop will have to become a part of a Caribbean Ordinariate when and if it is established. Father Scott Hurd, Cardinal Wuerl's liaison to the us.Catholic Conference of Bishops ad hoc committee for the Ordinariate told VOL, from his office in Washington, DC, that the current status of the American Ordinariate is that the ball is now back in the Vatican's court. "It's public knowledge that we have concluded the information gathering stage," Fr. Hurd noted. "That information has been communicated to the CFD (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith) in Rome. They are the decision making agency. So in a sense the ball is in the CDF's court." It is now up to Cardinal William Levada to decide the next step in the erection of an American Ordinariate. "It is the CDF's decision. I think conditions are very favorable for the establishment of an Ordinariate in the United States," Fr. Hurd noted. "Things in England have been happening with great rapidity. One can hope that things will be processed quickly for the United States as well." Archbishop Hepworth willingly acknowledges that there will be an ACA remnant remaining once the Ordinariate is established. "I think enviably there will be an ACA which remains," the Archbishop said, although he doesn't know what shape the American church or the TAC will take in post-Ordinariate Anglicanism. ---Mary Ann Mueller is a journalist living in Texas. She is a regular contributor to VirtueOnline . Source , Read more at endrtimes.blogspot.com

 

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Newt Gingrich Presents “Nine Days That Changed the World”

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Gingrich Presents “Nine Days That Changed the World”

By SAMMIE LAZAR STAFF WRITER Published: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 00:02 Photo by Stephen Moccia/ The Ram Newt Gingrich came to Fordham for a special screening of his new documentary.

Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista came to Fordham for a special screening of their new documentary Nine Days That Changed The World. The former Speaker of the House came to Fordham as a guest of the Fordham Special Events office to celebrate the life and legacy of Pope John Paul II. Produced in conjunction with Citizens United, the Gingriches hosted the extraordinary story of Pope John Paul II, taking the audience through his life and works. The "nine days that changed the world" were the Holy See's pilgrimage through Poland in June 1979. The documentary showed the moving tale of a cardinal from Poland becoming the first non-Italian Pope in over 400 years, and manipulating the turmoil in his home country to instill a feeling of solidarity among Catholics to go against the forced atheism of communism. Pope John Paul II campaigned with love and tolerance, becoming the first Pope to travel to Egypt and Mexico, in addition to speaking out against anti-Semitism. He used love to combat the violence and martial law that marked the regimes in Poland and all across the Soviet Union, and he was a large factor in the revolution that eventually overturned communist rule. Gingrich's attitude toward the late pope was one of complete admiration for his work against communism. He talked before the event about how as a young person and then a member of the armed services, he had seen the reign of the Soviet Union and had been witness to its power. The documentary that he and his wife produced aims to show how, with peace and diplomacy, a pope and those who believed in his message could bring down forces of violence. "I thought the movie was extremely interesting," Eileen Bradley, GSB '13, said. "When people think of communist countries, they think of Soviet Russia and East Berlin, not Poland. It was interesting to see the post-war struggle there and how greatly the Pope influenced the change. It was inspiring to see how much religion could influence a country from an oppressed regime to democracy." With campaigns like that of Pope John Paul II, those walls came down and the world was inspired. "I hope students came and learned about a man, who was truly one of the greatest to ever live," John Mantia, GSB '13, president of the College Republicans, said. "We are supremely lucky to have had him as our Pope while we were growing up. He was the major force behind the collapse of the Soviet Union, and he did it without firing a single shot. His message of peace and freedom broke down the walls of the Iron Curtain and ushered in prosperity to much of Eastern Europe. It [was] a night to celebrate an incredible man, and I hope students have found the documentary fascinating and moving." Source . Read more at endrtimes.blogspot.com

 

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P. Adolfo Nicolas SJ Visit to Jamaica

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P. Adolfo Nicolas SJ Visit to Jamaica

Visit to Jamaica (14-Feb-2011) Father General is taking part in the meeting of the Jesuit Conference USA and visiting the Jesuits and Jesuit ministries of Jamaica (a dependent Region of New England) February 13-19. Every two years Father General attends a meeting of the Provincials to get first-hand information about the mission of the USA Assistancy and to present his perspective and vision regarding the universal Society. Father General's visit to the Jamaica Region will include an opportunity to visit some of the Society's ministries, meet about 100 of the Society's collaborators and benefactors, and join the Jesuits of Jamaica for an evening of prayer and conversation. Source Read more at endrtimes.blogspot.com

 

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Egypt’s Revolution Belongs to the Young People, Writes Jesuit

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Egypt’s Revolution Belongs to the Young People, Writes Jesuit

10 February 2011 Jesuit Father Henri Boulad, Director of the Jesuit Cultural Center of Alexandria, and Soliman Chafik, journalist and political analyst, have written their reading of recent events in Egypt, which is posted online. They see a danger that the Muslim Brotherhood could exploit the unrest and wrote that the revolution belongs to the “ young people, specifically those between 25 and 35, just graduated, and still unemployed, frustrated, unemployed, homeless, without future prospects.” They continued, “These young people beyond a brutalizing scholastic education, beyond empty religious slogans without substance, beyond alienating social and moral constraints, are searching for their own way to give meaning to their lives through the Internet, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.” For more of their thoughts on Egypt visit AsiaNews.

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Robert L. Keane, SJ, New England Province

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Robert L. Keane, SJ, New England Province

Robert L. Keane, SJ, New England Province Commander, Chaplain Corps, United States Navy One of my favorite verses from all of Holy Scripture is from the writings of Saint Paul: “Glory be to God whose power at work in us can do infinitely more than we can ever ask or imagine!” (Ephesians 3:20-21) As I reflect upon my vocation as a Jesuit priest, I would have to say that this has been the story of my life. I have been blessed with so many riches which are difficult to quantify in earthly terms. First of all would be a loving and supportive family, parents and siblings, who faithfully follow my peregrinations all around the world. They don’t call me “Gulliver” without reason! Second would be the privilege of being a member of the Society of Jesus. Though pre-registered to attend Boston College as a History major, my course of studies was surprisingly changed one weekend as the result of a Jesuit retreat in my senior year of high school. And third by way of chronology would be the gift of the priesthood which has nourished and humbled me since June 4, 1978. It is beyond my comprehension why I should be so fortunate. So many surprises and opportunities have come my way: a year of graduate studies at the University of Paris, France; three very rewarding years of teaching at Cheverus High School in Portland, ME; four years as an Associate Pastor of Saint Rita Church (1978-1982); doctoral studies in pastoral counseling at Southern Methodist University; four years of mentoring diocesan priests and seminarians at Holy Trinity Seminary (19822-1986); and three years of teaching at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA. And, the biggest surprise of all, for the past sixteen years I have been serving as a Navy chaplain to Sailors and Marines literally all over the world. Never would I have anticipated any of these scenarios. God must surely have a funny sense of humor. However, despite all the places I have visited and the positions I have filled, the most grace-filled dimension of these years has been the relationships, professional and personal, that have come my way through the doors of the priesthood. Dallas is really my second home, and so many friends at Saint Rita and Jesuit College Prep remain prominent in my daily life and prayer. The fraternity which I have shared with the priests of the Diocese of Dallas has been very gratifying. And, the marvelous young men and women of our Armed Services to whom I have the privilege of ministering are truly awesome and inspiring. Every day they challenge me to stay young and in fairly good physical shape (for an old guy). And my brother Jesuits in the New England Province are unfailingly supportive of my ministry despite the fact that I have not lived among them for several decades. I could talk endlessly about the joys of teaching French, counseling students, shepherding Naval Academy Midshipmen, riding out typhoons at sea, completing forced marches with the Marines, wintering in Iceland or climbing oil platforms in the Arabian Gulf. However, none of these tales can compare to the privileged moments I as a priest have shared with God’s people: witnessing their weddings, baptizing their babies, burying their beloved family members, reconciling them with their Heavenly Father, sharing the pain of their sickness and death, and watching people grow in God’s wisdom and grace. Why I have been so privileged is indeed a mystery to me. Yet, like all mysteries, we have only to accept them humbly and gratefully as yet another sign of God’s unending love for us. I pray every day to stay out of God’s way, yet be close enough to sense His presence in the lives of my brothers and sisters. I have been asked often if I would encourage a young person today to respond to a call from God to serve in the priesthood or religious life. After all, the Church and the world have changed tremendously since I first entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1965. Unhesitatingly I say “yes”. There are difficulties and challenges to be sure, just as there are in any walk of life. But the goodness of God and the power of His grace are incomparable. To be a channel of this grace and to witness His love have indeed been blessings which have surpassed all my imagination. Even if I could turn back the clock and try my hand at something else, I doubt that I would. For, the Lord really knows best. Frankly, there is nothing else that I would rather do or be than a Jesuit priest, honored to serve His people. I could not wish anyone any greater happiness this side of heaven. Thank you for inviting me to share my vocation story with you. Please pray for our Church that God will surprise many more young people with His unimaginable goodness, generosity and wisdom. And pray especially for your priests serving in the Armed Forces of the United States under the auspices of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. We can always use a little extra force multiplier. God bless you all! . Source . Read more at endrtimes.blogspot.com

 

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