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∞Free to Believe∞
  • I believe I am blessed to live in a country where I can believe.
  • I believe in one God who has shown himself in many ways but always in love.
  • I believe that mercy triumphs over judgement.
  • I believe God/Jesus/Holy Spirit is our only model for love.
  • I believe that I am loved by God/Jesus/Holy Spirit more than I can fathom.

 


Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
2 Peter 2:19 They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity–for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.

Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.


Why Believe the Bible
Two easy to understand, indisputable statements

(for those needing scientific proof)

 

1. There are by far, more ancient copies of the Bible than any other ancient text, including Iliad, Plato, etc. Therefore it is more like to be accurate than any other text. (i.e., more copies=greater accuracy)

2. Most of the disciples were martyred. Why would they have allowed themselves to be tortured for something they knew was a lie? (i.e. They died for the truth, Jesus was resurrected)


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Links

Organizations Primarily Concerned with Persecution of Christians

Christian Freedom International http://www.christianfreedom.org/ 

This group is involved in places where governments do not necessarily want them to be. They combine advocacy in Washington, DC, with humanitarian assistance for persecuted Christians on the front lines.

Compass Direct  http://www.compassdirect.org/en/index.php 

Current worldwide news about persecuted Christians...this will move your heart

International Christian Concern  http://www.persecution.org/newsite/index.php

Serves the victims of Christian Persecution, supports and trains underground pastors, humanitarian aid and US Government avocacy

Strategic World Impact http://www.swi.net/

A ministry that is global in nature, immediate in response, and dedicated to caring for the most oppressed people in their most distressed times. Where nations restrict the good news of the Gospel and where Bibles are considered illegal contraband, our desire is to help the Church bring hope--to gently open locked doors and closed hearts by lovingly delivering food, shelter, and medicine.

Voice of the Martyrs http://www.persecution.net/index.html

Help those who suffer for their faith, remember the families of today's Christian martyrs, rebuilds the Church's witness after persecution ends, reaches out in love to the persecutors, raises a voice for those who cannot speak.

 

Advocates International http://www.advocatesinternational.org/ 

Works relationally, professionally, and spiritually with those in law and related professions, Advocates seeks to encourage and enable a global network of skilled advocates.

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Organizations with Persecution of Christians as large part of their ministries

 

Christian Solidarity Worldwide http://www.csw.org.uk/ USA Branch  http://www.cswusa.com/

Specializes in religious freedom. CSW works on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs and promotes religious liberty for all.

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Organizations with Persecuted Church as part of ministry

Assist News Service http://www.assistnews.net/ 

Provides a wide variety of national and international stories that goes to 2,600 media around the world. 

Eternal Perpectives Ministries http://www.epm.org/index.html

Randy Alcorn: Teaches the principles of God's Word, emphasizing an eternal viewpoint; Reaches the needy,  the unreached, unfed, unclothed, unsheltered, unsupported Christians suffering in hostile spiritual environments; unborn, targeted for abortion, and their mothers deceived and exploited by the child-killing industry;  unreconciled, those of different races and cultures who are alienated, hostile, or suspicious of each other

Faith and Family http://www.erlc.com/

A ministry of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, which is the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. We are dedicated to addressing social, moral, and ethical concerns.. Strongly advocates religious liberty worldwide.

Family Research Council http://www.frc.org/
Family Research Council (FRC) was founded in 1983 as an organization dedicated to the promotion of marriage and family and the sanctity of human life in national policy
Iranian Christians International  http://www.farsinet.com/ici/ 

Ministers to the approximately 8 million Iranians and Afghans living outside their countries today.  ICI works closely with many mission organizations, churches and Christian workers.  The ICI ministry is sustained through the prayers, contributions and commitment of those who share this vision.


Persecuted People....Especially Children

Chocolate (OH NO!!!!!)

General Information on slavery and the chocolate industry


General Information on chocolate harvesting sins against humans

 

Information on Obvious Bad Stuff

Child Labor

Child Trafficking -  Data and General Information 

 


Smack Evil in the Face Whenever You Get the Chance


       
People often use the fact that Christians are hypocritical as an excuse to shun Christ. Christians' hypocrisies turn away many people who are passionate and have caring hearts. The fear of becoming a hypocrite turned me away from Christ for many years. It still galls me that so many who claim to be Christians are nothing like Christ. It is critical to not be hypocritical.

         Unfortunately, no one is perfect, not matter how dedicated he/she is to being a devoted follower of Christ. If we were perfect, we wouldn't need Jesus. I know "all of us are sinners". However, innate imperfection is not an excuse to choose to sin.

     In a country as blessed as the USA, there is no way that we can know everything about all the products and companies we support.
        I contend that we should learn as much as we can about the origins of products we purchase. Every bit we learn is a step toward living a more caring and loving life.
 
        It is my intention to learn and then to share my knowledge. I invite you to do the same. Maybe in our small efforts we can spread the word of sinful abuse of humans.

 


Begin with learning about Fair Trade when you buy internationally made products

Or Buy American made products
http://www.madeinusa.org/
http://www.americansworking.com/
http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/
http://www.buyamerican.com/
http://www.americanmadeproducts.com/


If you buy internationally or products that include import materials/ingredients
http://www.greenamericatoday.org/programs/fairtrade/products/index.cfm
http://www.transfairusa.org/





My dad made the boat on the right. The portholes are coins from France. (BTW - the "ocean" is one of my skirts...)

...he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. 

Mark 10:16