http://vcyamerica.org Christian Information Radio Wed, 16 May 2012 15:36:00 +0000 http://snappages.com en http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/16/the-growing-threat-of-islam http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/16/the-growing-threat-of-islam Wed, 16 May 2012 15:36:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/16/the-growing-threat-of-islam Crosstalk

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Air Date: May 16, 2012

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Walid Shoebat

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Air Date: May 16, 2012

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Walid Shoebat

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Walid Shoebat was born in Bethlehem. In his youth he was a terrorist with the Palestine Liberation Organization. He eventually married and became a U.S. citizen. After undertaking a search for biblical corruptions in order to convert his wife to Islam, he became convinced that the Bible has the truth and he became a Christian in 1993.

What are the facts regarding Islam? Walid dealt with numerous important points as he passionately urged listeners to wake up and recognize how dangerous Islam is for America. Some of the items he covered included:

--Islamic fundamentalists don’t necessarily hate our way of life. What the
Islamist really hates is the Trinity aspect of the Godhead.
--Islam is actually a religion and a state; it’s a cohesive unity, your tradition
your life, how you eat, dress, etc.
--Islamic terrorism is an intimidation act designed to achieve a political goal.
--There are three types of Islamists. (1)Those open about their radicalism.
(2) Those not open to radicalism but in disguise about it. (3) Those who
are liberal and don’t care about Shariah.
--Islamists will condemn terrorism but also condemn those who speak
against it.
--The link between Islam and liberal teachings in America. One example
Walid noted is Al Gore’s use of Islamic sources to back up his
environmental claims.
--Islamists will sometimes say one thing when speaking in English yet show themselves to be deceptive when you look at what they say in Arabic.


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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/15/obamas-new-czar-anti-israel http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/15/obamas-new-czar-anti-israel Tue, 15 May 2012 15:49:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/15/obamas-new-czar-anti-israel Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: May 15, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Avi Lipkin

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Air Date: May 15, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Avi Lipkin

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Avi Lipkin is an Israeli citizen. He was born in the United States, but immigrated to Israel in 1968. He is a former member of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and a former translator inside the Israeli Prime Minister’s
office, giving him a rare insight on Middle East affairs. He is the co-founder of the “Israel Today” magazine. Avi has written several books under the pen name Victor Mordecai, including “Is Fanatic Islam a Global Threat?”

Vic began with news out of an island near Madagascar that falls under the sovereignty of Australia. The population of this island is nearly 100% Muslim. 80% of them are on welfare paid by Australian taxpayers. The person in charge of approving the welfare payments is the local Islamic Imam.

Avi noted that there’s a strong interdependence between the United States government and the Islamic and Arab world and that we have to look at the U.S./Israeli relationship through that lens. Israel is a strong ally for the U.S. with Israel acting like a land-based aircraft carrier for the U.S. in the region.

With that idea established, Vic segues into the topic of the various czars that President Obama has put into place, specifically Samantha Powers who in 2002 gave a three-fold answer to the question of how to deal with the current events in Israel. Her answer involved alienation of the American/Jewish community and Christians who support Israel, pour billions of taxpayer money into the new state of Palestine and finally, stage an American ground invasion of Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Avi then notes how the world is demanding military intervention against the current Syrian regime. If that happens, this will be the precedent needed to do the same thing to Israel, perhaps involving a U.S. military invasion should the Israeli military attempt a crushing response to a Palestinian revolt.

Why is the State Department supporting the Muslim Brotherhood? Is there reason to believe that President Obama is a Saudi (Sunni) “plant” whose goal is to destroy the Shiite threat in Iran, to destroy Israel and turn America into a Muslim nation? Will President Obama attempt to overthrow the Iranian regime before the next presidential election and use the resulting popularity to propel himself into a second term of office? Will President Obama eventually resettle millions of Muslims coming to America from Egypt? These questions and more are addressed on this critical edition of Crosstalk.


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www.vicmord.com
1-800-540-0828

For a CD of Pastor Don Jones explaining that President Obama believes America will be a Muslim nation by 2016 call: 417-882-6471

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/14/the-free-press-vs-the-controlled-press http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/14/the-free-press-vs-the-controlled-press Mon, 14 May 2012 16:05:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/14/the-free-press-vs-the-controlled-press Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: May 14, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Joseph Farah

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Air Date: May 14, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Joseph Farah

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Joseph Farah is the editor and C.E.O. of WND (formerly known as WorldNetDaily), the largest independent Internet News Service in the United States. He is the Author of “The Tea Party Manifesto”.

After giving a brief history of his journalism career which led to the creation of WND, Joseph described how in running a news organization operating from a Christian worldview, he ran into situations where WND received more than just casual resistance in attempting to get press credentials. While at one time getting press credentials may have been difficult due to being new, Joseph describes how today it can occur because an organization doesn’t like how WND is describing them in their stories.

As the program unfolded, Vic and Joseph discussed the gay christening of President Obama by Newsweek magazine, President Obama’s birth certificate situation as researched by WND staff member Jerome Corsi, the Fox Network’s refusal to let commentators and guests discuss the eligibility issue and the program wrapped up with questions and comments from callers.


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www.wnd.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/11/a-tribute-to-mothers http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/11/a-tribute-to-mothers Fri, 11 May 2012 15:53:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/11/a-tribute-to-mothers Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

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With Mother’s Day approaching, Vic set aside the negative news of the day and opened the phone lines to let listeners honor their mothers by communicating their finest and fondest memories.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/10/lgbt-agenda-advances http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/10/lgbt-agenda-advances Thu, 10 May 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/10/lgbt-agenda-advances Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: May 10, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Dr. Paul Cameron

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Air Date: May 10, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Dr. Paul Cameron

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Dr. Paul Cameron is Chairman of the Family Research Institute. He is a frequent lecturer and author of over 90 scientific articles and five books including, “The Gay Nineties” and “Exposing the AIDS Scandal”. In 1985 he was nominated by the national gay magazine, “The Advocate” as “the most dangerous man in America”. In 2005 they downgraded him as “public enemy #2”. He has served as a medical and social-psychological expert in numerous court cases across the country, including dozens of child custody cases involving a homosexual parent.

Dr. Cameron began by reminding listeners that after President Obama entered the White House, Hillary Clinton and other United Nations ambassadors began a push for gay rights and threatening African and Asian countries with a loss of funds if they didn’t comply.

Jim pointed to the incredible irony that while Michelle Obama has been stressing good health habits, at the same time she’s saying nothing about the unhealthy nature of the homosexual lifestyle. Dr. Cameron responded by noting that homosexuality may take up to 20 years off of a person’s lifespan and at the present time AIDS is costing us $700,000 per person infected.

Along with comments from listeners, this program contains much more information including news regarding legislative action in California where Senate Bill 1172 would make it illegal for psychologists, therapists, counselors and parents to engage in any kind of sexual orientation change efforts against children age 18 and younger.


More Information:

www.familyresearchinst.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/09/attack-on-marriage-continues http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/09/attack-on-marriage-continues Wed, 09 May 2012 15:47:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/09/attack-on-marriage-continues Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

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The citizens of North Carolina voted approximately 61% to 39% yesterday to add an amendment defining marriage as a union of one man and one woman to its constitution. President Obama said during his campaign for president that he agreed with this definition but recently he said he was disappointed in the North Carolina vote. Now the major media is telling us that his views are evolving despite the fact that 31 states have now declared marriage as being between one man and one woman.

Vic showed where Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan stand as he presented audio clips showing their support of same-sex marriage.

Vic also alerted listeners regarding a May Sale ad by J.C. Penny that further assaults the traditional values of families. It was mailed to many of their customers and also appeared with the Sunday sale ads this past weekend under the title, “Freedom of Expression”. Vic’s discussion of J.C. Penny included audio from company C.E.O. Ron Johnson. Mr. Johnson appeared on “CBS This Morning” on February 9th of this year where he expressed support for Ellen DeGeneres as their national spokesman.


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The White House
(202) 456-1111
(202) 456-1414

JC Penny Customer Service—1-800-322-1189
JC Penny Corporate Headquarters—972-431-1000
Email: jccorpcomm@jcpenny.com
Also use your local phone book and call your local JC Penny Store.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/08/the-devil-we-dont-know-sharia-law http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/08/the-devil-we-dont-know-sharia-law Tue, 08 May 2012 15:47:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/05/08/the-devil-we-dont-know-sharia-law Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: May 8, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Nonie Darwish

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Air Date: May 8, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Nonie Darwish

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Nonie was born and raised as a Muslim in Cairo Egypt and Gaza and lived under Islamic Shariah Law. She lived in the heart of the Arab-Israeli conflict during the 1956, 1967 and 1973 wars. Her father headed the Egyptian military intelligence in Gaza in the 50’s and led operations against Israel under the leadership of President Nasser of Egypt. He was killed by Israel in Gaza in 1956. She co-founded the website, FormerMuslimsUnited.org which stands for freedom of religion and civil rights of Former Muslims. She is a Middle East Expert and is author of “Cruel and Usual Punishment” providing an analysis of Shariah’s impact on women, men, families and society. Her brand new book is entitled, “The Devil We Don’t Know” speaking of the dark side of the revolutions in the Middle East.

According to Nonie, Muslims believe that Christians and Jews are sub-human and enemies of Allah and should live as hostages in any Muslim society.

One of the biggest factors driving this attitude is Shariah Law. Shariah Law is the Muslim legal code that has its own court system and Muslims are told they must abide by this system regardless of the country they are living in. While we may not see much of this playing out in the lives of American Muslims, she noted that once Muslims become about 3-4% of the population in a given nation, they begin demanding special Shariah rights.

Nonie also discusses the following:

--The possibility that some U.S. Mosques in New Jersey, New York and
Ohio could be command centers under the operation of the Revolutionary
Guard’s intelligence office.
--The preferential treatment and enabling of Islam by our government.
--The Muslim Brotherhood is a terrorist group yet they were given an
invitation to visit the White House.
--Why Shariah obeying Muslims laugh because America is training some of
their soldiers while at the same time we have offered to release Afghan
insurgents in exchange for peace pledges.
--Why the Arab Spring is not the freedom and democracy movement some
may think it is.

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Air Date: May 7, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Larry Pratt

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Air Date: May 7, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Larry Pratt

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Larry Pratt is Executive Director of Gun Owners of America.

According to Larry, Fast and Furious is an enormous government scandal that’s resulted in the death of 300 Mexicans by 2,500 guns that were illegally transferred by the American ATF into the hands of cartels.

Larry details why there is so little cooperation from Attorney General Eric Holder and the contempt order against him; the poor response to document requests regarding this incident; and why all of this points to Fast and Furious as an anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment move by the Obama administration.


More Information:

Gun Owners of America
www.gunowners.org

To comment concerning the contempt of Congress citation against Attorney General Eric Holder, contact your congressmen at 202-225-3121

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Air Date: May 4, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

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Air Date: May 4, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

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Vic Eliason hosted this program that looked at news stories of interest to Christians all over the globe. They included:

--“Occupy” had partnered with anarchy groups to engage in direct action.
--Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has been illegally imprisoned in Iran for over
930 days. Senate Resolution 385 condemns the government of Iran for its
continued persecution, imprisonment and sentencing of Pastor Nadarkhani.
The House of Representatives has a companion resolution.
--Pepsico had contracted with the research company Senomyx that was
using aborted fetal cells to conduct flavor testing. Pepsico states that
Senomyx will no longer be doing this on behalf of their company.
--West Virginia’s Democrat governor will not be endorsing President
Obama.
--Mitt Romney’s national security spokesman resigns after critics question
his conservatism because he’s an open homosexual.
--Sunday marked the 3rd year since the Senate passed the last budget.
--University of Maryland touts LGBT studies program.
--Christians have been killed in a series of attacks in Nigeria as jihadist
group vows to eradicate Christianity.

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Air Date: May 3, 2012

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Guest: Gary Kah

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Air Date: May 3, 2012

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Gary Kah

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This Crosstalk is a recording of a presentation given by Gary Kah when he appeared at a VCY Rally at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota, in March of this year.

Gary is a former specialist for Europe in the Middle East working for the state of Indiana. He became aware of a global push for a one-world political, economic and religious system. He has been researching developments in this area for many years. His ministry is known as Hope for the World.

The year 2012 is here and according to some, the world is supposed to end on December 21st because of a prediction from the ancient Mayan calendar. Because of this, many interfaith gatherings are being planned throughout the year in order bring the religions of the world together and facilitate a quantum leap into a new spiritual order. Much of this appears to be driven by New Age globalists who are doing all they can to make their dream of an occult world order come true.

Interestingly, Gary noted that the Bible warns of unprecedented worldwide deception, spearheaded by the anti-Christ, that will take place in the final days of human history just prior to the return of Christ.

Join Gary as he combs through the evidence to prove his point and then looks at other global issues that signal our need to seek Christ in these uncertain times. Such issue include:

--The “occupy” movement’s seeming desire to cause instability and call for
a new world order and new financial system.
--The threat of a global depression.
--The Vatican’s call for a global public authority and a central world bank.
--The European Commission’s efforts to further integrate the economies and
finances of EU nations.
--The Arab Spring uprisings that are threatening to destabilize the Middle
East.
--The Global March to Jerusalem movement and the prominent people that
are involved.
--Syria’s key place amidst the current Middle East turmoil.


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Call 1-800-729-9829 and ask for this Crosstalk program. To obtain an audio copy of the entire rally, ask for the Gary Kah Corn Palace rally from March of 2012. This rally is not available in video form.

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Air Date: May 2, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker

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Air Date: May 2, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker

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This Crosstalk featured Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker who for the past year has been under fire for implementing a number of reforms in an effort to balance the state budget while at the same time improving employment opportunities for citizens that are eligible to work.

Governor Walker noted that when he took office, the fiscal shape of Wisconsin was as bad as it’s ever been in its history. In fact, his administration inherited a 3.6 billion dollar budget deficit.

Rather than raise taxes like some states, Governor Walker lowered property taxes, something that hadn’t been done in 12 years. He avoided massive layoffs of government employees as was done in Illinois. Along with this, rather than cutting programs like Medicaid, he added money to it along with money to help fund programs such as Badger Care.

Governor Walker also cited Chief Executive Magazine that each year runs a survey of employers around the nation to find out what states provide the best and the worst business climate for creating jobs. According to this magazine, last year Wisconsin moved up in the rankings faster than any state in the country moving from #41 to #24. This year Wisconsin is at #20. This is one of the most dynamic turnarounds in the country.

In spite of all this, Walker’s critics say he’s balanced the budget on the backs of state workers, that schools are in a fiscal crisis because of a reduction of 1.6 billion dollars from education and that he’s initiated a war on women. How does he answer such critics? Get the answers to these concerns, his views regarding the sanctity of life and much more when you review this edition of Crosstalk.


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www.reforms.wi.gov
www.scottwalker.org

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Air Date: May 1, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Erin Mersino

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Air Date: May 1, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Erin Mersino

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Erin Mersino is Trial Counsel with the Thomas More Law Center, and is the attorney handling a case filed in the United States District Court yesterday, April 30th in the Western District of Michigan.

In January 2012, a free-speech event was taking place at a high school in
Allegan, Michigan, sponsored by Michigan State Representative David Agema and several local officials, and a conservative organization, ACT! for America. ACT! for America is a non-partisan, non-sectarian organization founded by Brigitte Gabriel, whose mission is to provide a voice for Americans concerned about national security, terrorism, and the threat of radical Islam. The purpose of the event was to promote the U.S. Constitution and to offer laws ensuring that it is not superseded by foreign laws, such as the Islamic Sharia Law.

But the meeting was interrupted when the Allegan Police Department ordered the event shut-down. The reason? School officials notified police that they had received a letter complaining about the event from Dawud Walid, Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI).

At first the Allegan police chief indicated he shut down the event because of threats to one of the speakers, Kamal Saleem. Later the chief admitted to a reporter that there was no specific threat to the event and no real danger at all. Kamal Saleem was deemed to be controversial because he was a former Muslim who has converted to Christianity, and was speaking about the dangers of Sharia Law.

The civil rights lawsuit filed by the Thomas More Law Center seeks the court to rule that in fact the Constitutional Right of Free Speech was violated, and contract obligations were broken, to issue an injunction against any repetition of this kind of action, and to assess appropriate compensation for damages.

Meanwhile, organizers fully intend reschedule the meeting at a later time once this issue is settled.


More Information:

Thomas More Law Center
www.thomasmore.org

Act! For America
www.actforamerica.org

To contact officials in Allegan, Michigan with your views about the decision to stop this meeting at the Allegan High School:

Mayor Tom Clark: 269-673-5511

Police Chief Rick Hoyer: 269-673-2115

Allegan Public School District—to reach Superintendent Kevin Harness or School Board President, Mark Davidhizar: 269-673-5431

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/30/if-i-wanted-america-to-fail%e2%80%a6 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/30/if-i-wanted-america-to-fail%e2%80%a6 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:28:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/30/if-i-wanted-america-to-fail%e2%80%a6 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: April 30, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Robert Romano

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Air Date: April 30, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Robert Romano

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Robert Romano is Senior Editor with Americans for Limited Government, an organization that wants to limit the scope of government, including cutting both spending and taxing, and cutting regulations so the citizens can be free to become innovative and successful.

A video was produced recently by Ryan Houck, patterned after an essay by long-time news commentator, Paul Harvey, “If I were the devil”, which he broadcast in 1965. The new video has gone viral, with well over a million downloads.

Some of the points made in the video are discussed in more detail, including

--Increasingly restrictive environmental regulations that threaten to destroy economic production in the United States.

--Policies and announcements that make Americans feel guilty about the amount of energy used, while promoting vastly more expensive—and untried—alternative methods of producing energy.

--Blocking all attempts to develop proven energy resources within the United States, thus perpetuating dependence on foreign oil, and maintaining high fuel prices that affect every American and every American enterprise.

--An armed raid that effectively shut down Gibson guitars because of a regulation about the type of wood being used—even though imported guitars made with the same wood are still being sold. The end result may be that companies will stop making things in the United States that can be made elsewhere without such onerous regulations.

Callers also shared their views.


More Information:

Americans for Limited Government

www.getliberty.org

To view the video, and read the transcript of “If I Wanted America to Fail…"

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Host: Vic Eliason

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Vic shared just a few of the many stories that come in to Crosstalk each day. Among them:

--Christian student organizations on college campuses are being forced to open leadership positions to students who may not share their worldview, goals, morals, or religious views. Under these requirements, Christian groups must to allow Muslims, or homosexuals, or atheists to lead their organizations.

--A Mobile, Alabama television station reports that a man who told children to stop playing in the street was brutally beaten a short time later when a group of adults came with weapons ranging from pipes to chairs—and as the attackers left, they announced “Now that’s justice for Trayvon Martin”, the intruder allegedly killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida. The search is on for the multiple attackers.

--A British father refuses to allow organs to be removed from his son for transplants, after the boy was declared “brain dead” following a serious car accident; later the boy was brought out of his induced coma—and has since recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital.

--Liberty University students are protesting the school’s decision that Mitt Romney, a Mormon, will to be the commencement speaker at the Christian school—a decision the students say violates Liberty’s policies in place since the days of founder Jerry Falwell.

--Joel Osteen claims that both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are actually Christians.

--The “Occupy” movement threatens to “shut down” New York City during May Day protests.

--An Ohio judge rules that a prison’s decision to force all prisoners to adhere to a diet required by Islam’s Sharia Law does not discriminate against Christian prisoners because Christians have no “dietary rights”, even as the policy grants Muslim prisoners their “dietary rights”.

--Barack Obama seeks to cede control of U.S. ocean waters to the United Nations.

--The Obama re-election website is displaying a “rainbow” timeline highlighting 40 accomplishments by the administration supporting the homosexual agenda. Also, the Obama campaign is recruiting thousands of “community organizers” to organize a massive effort across the country to persuade people to work for Barack Obama’s re-election.

--There is yet another “czar” at the White House—an “Atrocities Czar” who will formulate response to alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity, and mass atrocities. The new “Czar”, Samantha Power, has stated that billions of dollars should be “invested” in a new state of “Palestine”.

Callers then were invited to participate with their comments.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/26/air-forces-growing-hostility-toward-christianity http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/26/air-forces-growing-hostility-toward-christianity Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:50:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/26/air-forces-growing-hostility-toward-christianity Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: April 26, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt

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Air Date: April 26, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Chaplain Gordon Klingenschmitt

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Chaplain Klingenschmitt served 16 years as a military officer, he is a former Navy Chaplain who dared to pray in Jesus name and as a result, lost his career as a chaplain.

Several developments in the U.S. Air Force in recent months show increasing hostility to Bibles and Christian influences. Among them:

--In August, 2011, the Air Force banned a class on the Christian-based “Just War Theory” because the class used verses from the Bible

--In November, 2011, the Air Force Academy dropped “Operation Christmas Child” after a single complaint from an atheist group. The Air Force apologized to the atheists and ordered chaplains to no longer use official mail to promote the charity. This was not mandatory participation, but voluntary participation by the cadets

--A new policy was instituted last year, under which commanders are no longer allowed to talk about chaplain programs

--In February, 2012, it was revealed that the Air Force removed a Latin reference to “God” from the logo of its Rapid Capabilities Office after an atheist group complained.

--Then just this month, the Air Force, which maintains a list of items to be provided in Air Force-approved lodging facilities, has now removed the word “Bible” from this list. While Bibles currently in the facilities (usually provided by the Gideons) will not be removed, any that do disappear will not be replaced by the maids who no longer have it on their checklist, and Gideons may be unable to go on base to replenish the supply of Bibles.

Looking beyond the Air Force, becaused of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, military chaplains in all services are being ordered not to preach or counsel against homosexual practices, and in fact must accommodate same-sex ceremonies in military chapels, even though such practices are forbidden in the Bible.

A new organization was formed in the past few years, called the Military Association of Atheists & Freethinkers. Rather than promoting their own beliefs (or lack thereof), this group has concentrated on protesting expressions of faith by those who do believe in God.

Earlier this year, H.R. 3828, known as the “Military Religious Freedom Protection Act” was introduced in Congress.

More Information:

www.prayinjesusname.org

To let your views be known about Air Force policies:

Michael B. Donley, Secretary
Secretary of the Air Force
1670 Air Force Pentagon
Washington DC 20330-1670

Air Force Office of Public Affairs: 703-695-9664

Email: usafinquiries@pentagon.af.mil

The Congressional Oversight Committee to Investigate these Air Force Actions:
202-225-5074

To contact your U.S. Representative about the “Military Religious Freedom Protection Act”, H.R. 3828:
202-225-3121

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/25/planned-parenthood-who-are-they http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/25/planned-parenthood-who-are-they Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:48:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/25/planned-parenthood-who-are-they Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Mark Crutcher

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Mark Crutcher

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Mark Crutcher is the founder and director of Life Dynamics. Mark may be best known for his bold undercover operations that have exposed shocking and even illegal activities inside the abortion industry.

It was a Life Dynamics sting that caught Planned Parenthood and others in the abortion industry operating a nationwide pedophile protection ring which refuses to make mandatory reports of statutory rape, and another one that documented how abortion clinics make extra profit by selling the body parts of the babies they kill.

Mark gave a brief history of Planned Parenthood, showing that throughout its history, the underlying goal has been to target the black population. A video documentary, “Maafa 21” produced by Life Dynamics gives ample evidence of their effectiveness as even today, Planned Parenthood offices are concentrated in black neighborhoods, and the number of black babies aborted is far larger than justified by their numbers in the population.

The organization remains the largest provider of abortions in the United States, with affiliates around the world. It receives millions of taxpayer dollars each year, in addition to donations and fees charged for abortions and other services. The discovery that they also sell body parts from aborted babies reveals another source of revenue.

More Information:

Life Dynamics (Note: this website has links to a number of other pro-life websites):
prolifeamerica.com

To watch the documentary, “Maafa 21” online, or to order DVD’s:
www.maafa21.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/24/gender-identity-laws http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/24/gender-identity-laws Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:10:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/24/gender-identity-laws
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Guest: Karen Malec

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Karen Malec

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Karen Malec is the President and Co-Founder of the Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer. She has written articles and regularly speaks on the links between abortion and breast cancer and has testified before various state legislatures.

Despite the fact that most cancer-fighting organizations either ignore, or deny the link between abortion and a woman’s likelihood of developing breast cancer, the evidence for such a link is credible and overwhelming. In fact, many of these same organizations recommend that a woman carry her first pregnancy to term and breast feed the baby to mature the cells that would be susceptible to cancer. Further studies show that even after an abortion, carrying the next baby to term and breast feeding will minimize the increased cancer risk due to the abortion alone.

Even the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) which is funded by taxpayer dollars, has denied such a link, citing only a few of the available studies—the ones that show no link—while a majority of studies available showed a definite likelihood of breast cancer after an abortion.

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which raises millions of dollars to fight breast cancer, briefly chose to stop sending funds to Planned Parenthood in part because of the link between abortion and breast cancer. When they did so, their rate of donations nearly doubled immediately.

But Planned Parenthood rallied support from the media and prominent Democratic lawmakers to decry the loss of “pregnancy care” including mammograms (which Planned Parenthood does not provide), and to propose an end to donations to Komen. Eventually Komen caved in, and recently announced plans to support 17 Planned Parenthood affiliates, even though PP is the nation’s largest abortion provider, which already receives millions of taxpayer dollars.

Karen recommends contacting Congress to investigate the National Cancer Institute, and especially its head, Dr. Harold Varmus, for refusing to include the credible evidence for the link between abortion and breast cancer, instead continuing to claim that there is no link. Komen for the Cure can also be contacted to let your views be known about their decision to resume support for Planned Parenthood.

More Information:

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer:

www.abortionbreastcancer.com

1-877-803-0102

To contact your U.S. Senator and Representatives about investigating the National Cancer Institute cover-up of the abortion/breast cancer connection:

Capitol Switchboard in Washington, DC

202-224-3121
202-225-3121

To contact Susan G. Komen for the Cure about their support for Planned Parenthood:

1-877-465-6636

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/20/my-life-without-god http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/20/my-life-without-god Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:22:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/20/my-life-without-god Crosstalk Home

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Guest: William J. Murray

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In 1963, America’s most famous atheist, Madalyn Murray O’Hair, won the landmark lawsuit filed on behalf of her son William that effectively banned prayer in public schools. Years later, Bill Murray became a Christian, and he now is Chairman of the Religious Freedom Coalition.

Bill tells of his life as a child, having just barely met his father before he left the family, being raised by his mother who was dysfunctional, unable to hold a job. Madalyn was recruited by a Communist while standing in an unemployment line, and she embraced the Marxist worldview, and hatred of God.

Later she noticed that the Pledge of Allegiance (which includes the phrase, “Under God”) was posted and recited in schools. As she discovered other practices in public schools, including prayer in a few situations, she began protesting and carried out her threat to remove Bill from school.

After she sent out a mailing detailing her views, others who hated God began sending her money enabling her to improve her lifestyle and develop her organization, American Atheists. The organization worked to remove God from public life, and filed a number of lawsuits, one of which led to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling ending official Bible-reading in American public schools in 1963.

Bill was back in school after three weeks and continued his education. He tells how he came to Christ and began his ministry which includes daily visits to Capitol Hill to visit Senators and Representatives.

Bill Murray’s life story is told in the book, “My Life Without God” which has just been reprinted.

More Information:

www.religiousfreedomcoalition.org

Order the book “My Life Without God” at 25% off the regular price during April, 2012:
Order online at
www.vcy.com

or call
1-888-722-4829

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/19/american-community-survey-invades-privacy http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/19/american-community-survey-invades-privacy Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:03:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/19/american-community-survey-invades-privacy Crosstalk Home

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Many technological advances are being used in ways that can invade privacy, especially when American civilians can now be observed by tiny “drone” aircraft capable of taking high resolution video from overhead.

But in other ways, privacy is being jeopardized by the increasingly invasive questions being included in the U.S. Census, plus in selected households for surveys conducted every year. The Constitution calls for a census—counting people—every ten years, in order to determine how many representatives should be sent to Congress. It says nothing about collecting statistics about the details of our lives.

But since 1996, those receiving the detailed “American Community Survey” (whether or not it is a part of the ten year census) are told that it is “mandatory” to complete.

Questions are asked of all individuals in a household—perhaps as many as 12—about race, gender, relationships and other personal matters.

Other questions are very detailed, including those about housing, which ask for the date of original construction, date the individual moved into this property, the size of the property, information about sales of agricultural products from this property, how many separate rooms are in the house, how many are bedrooms, what this property could be sold for—all this just for starters on this one topic of housing.

The survey goes on and on and on and on with questions about each person in the household including:

How many hours did that person work last week?
Where did they work? (detailed address)
How did they travel to work?
How many rode together in a car or van?
What time did they leave for work?
How long did it take to get there?
What are the most important things done at work?
What is the total annual income from wages, salaries, commissions, tips, or self-employment income, royalties, estates, trusts, Social Security, SSI, public assistance, pensions, disability income, food stamps, or any other source?
Did they miss work in the past week?
Are they looking for work?
When was the last time they worked for even a few hours?
…and many other questions.

This must be repeated for each person listed.

Vic asked what all this information has to do with determining the number of representatives a state should have in Congress.

It is mandatory to complete the survey or be liable to fines and imprisonment. But attempts are being made to change that.

H.R. 931 – Which makes participation in the American Community Survey Voluntary was introduced over a year ago – March 3, 2011. This legislation presently has 61 co-sponsors, but is still sitting in two committees.

More Information:

To express your views about H.R. 931:

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee:
(202) 225-5074

House Judiciary Committee:
(202) 225-3951

House Judiciary Committee has relegated this to two of their sub-committees:

Subcommittee on the Constitution:
(202) 225-2825

Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security:
(202) 225-5727

Contact your own U.S. Representative and Senators

Congressional Hotline numbers:
(202) 225-3121 or
(202) 224-3121

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/18/day-of-silence-white-house-shouts http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/18/day-of-silence-white-house-shouts Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:34:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/18/day-of-silence-white-house-shouts Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Peter LaBarbera

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Peter LaBarbera is the founder and president of Americans for Truth.

This Friday, April 20, has been designated by the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) as a “Day of Silence” in many schools across the nation to protest what they perceive as discrimination against—and hatred toward homosexual students. The idea is for those supporting homosexuals to remain silent throughout the day. In some schools, even teachers have refused to speak on that day.

But even the liberal American Civil Liberties Union has stated that students “do NOT have a right to remain silent during class time if a teacher asks you to speak.”

Some schools have not only accommodated the “day of silence”, but have also encouraged it by allowing posters and other displays that promote homosexuality. In response, students who do not agree with the homosexual agenda are encouraged to walk out and not be in attendance that day, which will deprive the school of funds paid based on attendance figures.

Meanwhile, the Obama White House effectively “shouts from the housetops” their support for the homosexual agenda. They are holding conferences with homosexual groups in Atlanta April 19, and in Minneapolis April 28. Even other activities, such as the Easter Egg roll on the White House lawn, are used to spotlight homosexual “families’ participating, with no mention of traditional heterosexual families.

Funds spent by the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies researching the HIV epidemic, which is largely a result of homosexual activities, have totaled over $225,000 per HIV-related death, in contrast with $2,429 spent per death on research related to heart disease and stroke.

The promotion includes sponsoring a “Champions of Change Video Challenge” as part of the coming “Gay Pride Month”. On issue after issue, the Obama administration has supported pro-homosexual legislation, including the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in the military, signing the Hate Crimes act, and refusal to enforce the “Defense of Marriage Act” while working to repeal it.

Many court decisions have chipped away at traditional marriage by ruling that laws that do not give equal benefits to non-traditional unions are “discriminatory”.

More Information:

For information on the movement to “walk out” of the day of silence:
http://www.doswalkout.net

Americans for Truth website:
http://americansfortruth.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/17/eco-tyranny http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/17/eco-tyranny Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:40:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/17/eco-tyranny Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Brian Sussman

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Brian Sussman, at one time a successful television meteorologist, now works to counteract popular myths and mis-information about the world’s climate. He is the author of the book, “Climategate”, and has just released a new title, “Eco-Tyranny: How the Left’s Green Agenda Will Dismantle America”

Not only can the “politically-correct” story about the environment can be shown to be false, but this false information is being used to increase governmental regulation of society of individuals.

In fact, socialist planners have long seen climate change as a tool to gain control of free societies and move them into socialism. The earliest record of this is from 1883 when it was used to warn about “Global Cooling”.

In recent years regulations have done far more than regulate pollution, or carbon emissions, etc. They have limited severely the use of private property, with the ultimate goal of eliminating private property altogether.

This is taking place even though the Declaration of Independence states that our rights come from God, and are to be protected by the government acting on behalf of the people. Socialists and Communists of all stripes believe that “rights” are granted by the government, and can be taken away by the government, for the “common good”.

Large areas of land in the United States have now been placed off-limits for development of any kind, or even the presence of human beings. Despite massive deposits of energy resources, we cannot access them. So we remain energy dependent on nations that hate us.

Long range plans for areas like California envision a ban on motorized vehicles except for mass transit, the end of ranches, with the land being restored to its “pristine” natural state.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/16/new-peace-talks-or-calm-before-the-storm http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/16/new-peace-talks-or-calm-before-the-storm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/16/new-peace-talks-or-calm-before-the-storm Crosstalk Home

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Guest: David Rubin

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Guest: David Rubin

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David Rubin lives in the “West Bank”. He is founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, which helps children who were victims of terrorist attacks. He is the author of, “The Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama”.

The US, European Union, and others are scrambling to negotiate a peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear standoff. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad meet this week for the first time in two years, amid Palestinian threats to bring their statehood bid back to the United Nations.

Why the return to peace talks now, when they have failed so many times before? Is there new information that we don’t know about?

Mr. Rubin says the real issue is what is happening with Iran, not the Palestinians. Ever since the first meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Obama, it has been obvious there is a huge disagreement about how Iran should be treated. Mr. Obama wants Iran to understand that we do not consider them an enemy. Mr. Netanyahu says that the very real threat of nuclear weapons in Iran, coupled with Iran’s stated desire to destroy Israel, cannot be anything but the actions of an enemy.

As a result, the Obama administration is pressuring Israel to delay any attack on Iran until at least 2013. Israel considers any delay to be putting off the inevitable. They believe that a strike against Iran earlier rather than later could minimize the scope and effects of such a conflict.

Other factors are the Iranian surrogate terrorist organizations, including Hamas and Hezbollah, plus current changes in Egypt that will make that country more antagonistic towards Israel.

Behind the scenes, the Obama administration is pushing for progress towards a Palestinian state—despite his stated desire to delay such efforts until after the U.S. Presidential election in November. Rubin says if Obama is re-elected, the result will be “disaster”, as his record of pro-Islamic, anti-Israeli actions could continue with no concern about re-election.

More Information:

A copy of Mr. Rubin’s book, “The Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama”, can be ordered by calling

1-800-431-1579

For more information on the non-profit organization started by Mr. Rubin to help children who have been victims of terrorist attacks:

shilohisraelchildren.org

Donations can be made on the website, or by writing

Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund
P.O. Box 212
Suffern, NY 10901

Donations can also be made by calling
1-877-742-2064

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/13/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/13/news-round-up Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:08:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/13/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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Vic Eliason created conversation with Crosstalk listeners by presenting some of the latest stories that came in to the news desk. The stories included:

--Reverend Al Sharpton tries to express a parallel between Christ’s legal
case and that of Trayvon Martin.
--Wyoming Supreme Court issues a ruling that protects the use of graphic
abortion pictures.
--Planned Parenthood files federal lawsuit to stop Texas from enforcing law.
--Time Magazine to honor Planned Parenthood president.
--Environmental Protection Agency levies large fines on school bus
contractor for excessive diesel idling.
--$205,075 spent in San Francisco to translocate one shrub that stood in the
path of a 1-plus billion dollar highway renovation project.
--Almost 900 New Zealand women hospitalized for botched abortions.
--President Obama raised money for Islamic causes.
--Despite their low population count in America, Muslim voters could easily
swing the November presidential election.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/12/demolishing-supposed-bible-contradictions-ii http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/12/demolishing-supposed-bible-contradictions-ii Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:09:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/12/demolishing-supposed-bible-contradictions-ii Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Bodie Hodge

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Guest: Bodie Hodge

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Bodie Hodge is a staff member with Answers in Genesis. He is a speaker, writer, contributor and researcher on a host of topics related to apologetics, biblical history and the book of Genesis. He is the author of “The Fall of Satan” and co-author of “Dragons: Legends & Lore of Dinosaurs” as well as a contributor to many titles published by Master Books including the newly released, “Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions” Volume 2.

Like its predecessor, “Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions” Volume 2 is an easy-to-read book that will allow lay Christians to do away with the “smoke screens” of unbelievers by providing great teaching points from the authority of God’s Word. Here are four examples of alleged Bible contradictions that are included in the book:

How could God tell Abraham that Isaac was his only son (Genesis 22:2) when he also had Ishmael as a son?

How could the world have a foundation of pillars (1 Samuel 2:8) yet be hanging upon nothing (Job 26:7)?

How could Jesus tell the thief on the cross that he’d be with him in paradise (Luke 23:43) when the Bible says thieves will not inherit eternal life (1 Corinthians 6:10)?

Why do chapters 1 and 2 of Genesis seem to contradict one another?


More Information:

To obtain a copy of “Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions” Volume 2, go to www.vcy.com or call 1-888-722-4829. Get your order in by April 30th and you can receive this book at a discount of 41%.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/11/voter-id-hypocrisy http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/11/voter-id-hypocrisy Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:50:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/11/voter-id-hypocrisy Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Hans Von Spakovsky

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Hans Von Spakovsky is a contributor to PJ Media and a Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Institute.

The federal government requires that individuals seeking employment or food stamps must be able to authenticate their identity and citizenship. In spite of this, there are those who insist that voter I.D. laws are unfair.

The U.S. attorney general has been fighting voter I.D. laws claiming that they are discriminatory, unnecessary and making it harder for minorities to vote. This simply isn’t true. In fact, Hans noted that in Georgia, African-American and Hispanic voter turnout has actually increased in federal elections held since the implementation of voter I.D. requirements.

Hans also presented details of his undercover experiences at civil rights organizations and the Justice Department, proving that although some people may be against voter I.D, that doesn’t stop them from requiring identification if you want to talk to them.


More Information:

www.heritage.org
www.pjmedia.com

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Vic opened this edition of Crosstalk noting that while reflecting upon his campaign as well as his young daughter’s illness, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum gave word today that he is suspending his bid to be the G.O.P. nominee.

After this, Vic opened the phone lines to give listeners the opportunity to comment regarding why they listen to Crosstalk. Vic noted how this helps for program evaluation purposes so that Crosstalk can serve you in the best way possible.

Listeners had various responses including: Crosstalk’s faith-based background; Crosstalk stands for the truth; it’s the most informative news-radio; it’s an encouragement for listeners to hear others who tune in; Crosstalk’s eternal vigilance against abortion; and more.

During the last several minutes, Vic asked listeners to also comment on the suspension of the Rick Santorum campaign.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/09/un-arms-trade-treaty http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/09/un-arms-trade-treaty Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:12:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/09/un-arms-trade-treaty Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Larry Pratt

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Larry Pratt is the executive director of Gun Owners of America.

There is a treaty conference coming to New York this July that could have important implications for Second Amendment rights here in America. This conference will deal with the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty and according to Larry, this is a project that Hillary Clinton announced early on during the Obama administration. He feels she can get the president to sign it but he can’t see the Senate ratifying it.

The problem with such a treaty is that it would have its “wish list” of restrictions. It could include the confiscation of non-civilian weapons or perhaps even requiring a manufacturer’s license just to change a scope or a stock on a rifle. These are two regulations that could show up just short of an outright gun ban due to this treaty.

Larry also comments on the case of Trayvon Martin, the young man who was allegedly shot by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer in Sanford, Florida.


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Larry encouraged listeners to ask senators to cut off any bureaucratic funding activity that could go toward this treaty. You can contact your senators by calling 202-224-3121.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/06/the-glory-of-the-cross http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/06/the-glory-of-the-cross Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:59:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/06/the-glory-of-the-cross Crosstalk Home

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Originally Recorded back in 1979 but no longer available.
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Guest: Robert Morgan

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Guest: Robert Morgan

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Robert Morgan is a pastor and author of several books including the newly released book, “Then Sings My Soul”—Volume #3.

Pastor Morgan believes hymns are important to the Christian faith because they represent 2,000 years of our musical and worshipful heritage and 1,500 years of biblical heritage. All totaled, it’s a legacy of 3,500 years of hymnody that’s often ignored in churches and this ignoring puts us in danger of losing this great tradition that helps anchor our faith.

This ignorance of the great hymns of the faith is ironic when you realize that in our computer era we have greater access to these treasures than any other time in history.

Pastor Morgan presents the history behind hymns such as “The Old Rugged Cross”, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”, “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” and “How Great Thou Art”. You’ll also learn what the earliest hymn is in Christian history along with the title of the most famous children’s hymn.


More Information:

www.robertjmorgan.com

Pastor Morgan’s book, “Then Sings My Soul”—Volume #3 is available through Crosstalk for a donation of $23. Send your donation to:

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Jim began this edition of Crosstalk with news regarding Youcef Nadarkhani, the Iranian pastor accused of leaving Islam and becoming a Christian. His son has received a birthday president in the form of being able to visit his father in an Iranian jail.

Jim also included audio from a video address that President Obama made just days ago where he assured listeners that Planned Parenthood will have his continued support. The president noted his efforts to halt those who would attempt to defund this organization, an organization that he praised for their efforts at supporting women’s health.

With Mexican and Canadian leaders joining him at a recent Rose Garden press conference, President Obama warned the Supreme Court that if they find Obamacare unconstitutional, this would amount to an unprecedented act of judicial activism.

Join Jim as he looks at the president’s comments especially in light of how they appear to be an attempt to sway an upcoming Supreme Court decision. Was this, as one commentator described it, as “bullying”? You decide when you review this important edition of Crosstalk.

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So often today when it comes to the matter of being Pro-choice, you will hear bureaucrats argue – keep the government out of my bedroom, or keep the government out of my house. Yet, these same bureaucrats have no problem today taking away choices from consumers when it relates to what light bulbs they want to use or what toilets they want for their home, or what washing machines we can use.

Vic played a recording of an exchange that took place in Congress on March 10, 2011. U.S. Senator Rand Paul questioned—and lectured--Kathleen Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, at a hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. They were discussing Senate Bill 395 on energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment and the Better Use of Light Bulbs Act.

Some of the points made by the Senator were that government mandates regarding appliances, toilets, lawn mowers, light bulbs, etc. create many more problems than they solve. While the goals are to conserve energy and protect the environment, among the other effects are higher prices and lower performance for these products, which often must be manufactured overseas, resulting in the loss of American jobs. And the consumer is left with no choice except to purchase only products that meet the new standards, with the threat of fines or imprisonment if they do not comply.

Callers offered examples of their experiences with these regulations, and gave their comments.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/02/a-burden-for-india http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/02/a-burden-for-india Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/04/02/a-burden-for-india Crosstalk Home

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Guests: Pastor J.D. Enosh and Pastor Scott Van Laanen

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Guests: Pastor J.D. Enosh and Pastor Scott Van Laanen

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Pastor Enosh is a native of India, and now has a ministry in South India. He is currently in the United States, speaking at a number of locations. He is traveling with Scott Van Laanen, who is pastor of Northwoods Bible Church in Lakewood, Wisconsin.

One cultural reality must be recognized when trying to reach India: the “Caste” system, which under the Hindu religion includes four major groups, or “castes”. The lowest Caste, the “Dalits” or “untouchables”, are believed to be under punishment for sins in a previous incarnation. They have no rights, are allowed only the most menial jobs, and are pushed down when they attempt to improve their status. They literally are “untouchable” as no one from any other caste will have anything to do with them.

Ministry goals are to reach out with the Gospel to the downtrodden in India, especially the Dalit people. One prayer is that the caste system will eventually be broken down. The ministry also includes pastor training, church planting, and caring for destitute children through a system of Christian orphanages.

The Gospel, which is often preached in the open air, is having its effect as many individuals then ask how to receive Christ. Even Hindu priests have come to Christ as they heard the gospel preached on the street in front of Hindu temples. Some are now Christian pastors.

Demon possession is a reality, and some who have not been cured after paying Hindu temples to cast out their demons, have found that prayer by Christians in the Name of Jesus Christ has resulted in the demons fleeing. In addition, some Hindu priests who failed to cast out the demons came to Christ after seeing that He has power over demons.

Persecution of believers is also a reality, and Pastor Enosh has been attacked physically, and imprisoned on occasion, for simply preaching the Gospel.

Prayer is requested for the underprivileged people in India, that the Gospel will continue to be preached to them, that education can be provided for the children, for Bible studies for new believers, and for Bibles.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/30/disarming-the-powers-of-darkness-the-spirit-gate http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/30/disarming-the-powers-of-darkness-the-spirit-gate Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:10:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/30/disarming-the-powers-of-darkness-the-spirit-gate Crosstalk

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This edition of Crosstalk featured evangelist Dave Benoit who spoke at a VCY America rally on October 2nd of 2010. The title of his rally address was: Disarming the Powers of Darkness: The Spirit Gate.

Dave Benoit founded Glory Ministries in 1984. Since that time he’s been communicating biblical messages on the dangers of rock music and the occult.

Dave began by quoting Revelation 12:12 and explained that the reason we see the intensity increasing in the supernatural is because Satan knows he has but a short time.

Recognizing this, David described some of the 7 spirits that Satan uses to wreak havoc on this world. They include:

--The spirit of fear
--The vile spirit
--The spirit of bondage
--The spirit of unfaithfulness
--The psychic spirit
--The lying spirit
--The spirit of anti-Christ

Dave backed up discussion of these spirits with interesting facts and statistics showing how these spirits are indicative of the soon return of Christ.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/29/parental-rights-under-attack-newborn-seized-by-authorities http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/29/parental-rights-under-attack-newborn-seized-by-authorities Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/29/parental-rights-under-attack-newborn-seized-by-authorities Crosstalk

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Guest: Michael Farris

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Guest: Michael Farris

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Michael Farris is Chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association. He is the Chairman and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College, and President of ParentalRights.org. Since founding HSLDA in 1983, Michael Farris has used his extensive experience in both politics and appellate litigation to defend parental rights and help grow the organization to over 80,000 member families. He has written over a dozen books. Education Week has named him as one of the “Top 100 Faces in Education of the 20th Century”.

Michael tells the story of Scott and Jodi Ferris from Pennsylvania. Jodi was pregnant and went into labor early and therefore was not able to have her baby delivered by her midwife. Instead she went by ambulance to the hospital and ended up giving birth in the hospital parking lot.

It’s at this point that things took an ominous turn. Once born, one doctor said the baby was fine yet another doctor who was critical of the couple’s desire to have the birth via midwife said the baby was very ill. Eventually a social worker became involved in the situation, consented to a vaccine for the child, seized the child, and Jodi was kicked out of the hospital.

Find out how this case is proceeding, why a legal firm that defends home schoolers has become involved, and what you can do if you find yourself in a similar situation.

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www.parentalrights.org

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The following is just a portion of the stories that Jim Schneider selected for listener comment on this Wednesday edition of Crosstalk:

--Today is the third day of U.S. Supreme Court testimony regarding Obamacare.
--A CNN legal analyst calls Obamacare a “train wreck” for the Obama administration.
--Justice Elena Kagen did not recuse herself from the hearings in spite of the fact that in the past she has shown to be in favor of the enactment of Obamacare.
--Obamacare regulations contain 2.16 million words.
--Former Senator Arlen Specter confirms that he viewed Romney’s health care reform plan in Massachusetts as solid precedent for Obamacare.
--In South Korea on Monday, President Obama is caught giving interesting comments regarding the U.S. nuclear position as it relates to Russia.
--Russian government radio views the ignoring of the Obama eligibility issue by the American media as the biggest censorship and blackout attempt in the history of journalism.
--President Obama’s administration has requested 770 million dollars in federal funds to combat the effects of global warming in developing nations.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/27/obamacares-impact-on-seniors http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/27/obamacares-impact-on-seniors Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:37:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/27/obamacares-impact-on-seniors Crosstalk Home

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Daniel Weber is the founder and president of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC)

This morning the U.S. Supreme Court held its second day of testimony concerning the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act otherwise known as “Obamacare”. Today’s testimony was to focus on whether the individual mandate that would force individuals to purchase health insurance or face fines, is constitutional.

There are many points that Daniel covers in order to bring listeners up to date concerning Obamacare. Here are several:

--The independent payment advisory board that will issue rules to determine
which medical procedures you can or can’t have.
--Why Obamacare, if it passes, may collapse under its own weight.
--The Medicaid component and why Obamacare actually hurts it.
--Justice Elena Kagan and the fact that she hasn’t recused herself.
--Accessibility to your checking account.
--16,000 more I.R.S. representatives to make sure employers are following
the plan.

These discussion points, along with questions and comments from listeners, made for a very timely and informative edition of Crosstalk.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/26/gods-amazing-designs http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/26/gods-amazing-designs Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:35:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/26/gods-amazing-designs Crosstalk Home

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(Originally Broadcast on 2/16/2010)

Don DeYoung is Chairman of the Physical Science Department at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana. He’s a graduate of Michigan Tech University (B.S., M.S., Physics), Iowa State University (Ph.D., Physics), and Grace Seminary (M.Div.).

Dr. DeYoung is a member of the Indiana Academy of Science and the AuSable Environmental Institute. He is currently president of the Creation Research Society with 1,700 members worldwide.

He has written 16 books on Bible-science topics and his appearance on Crosstalk involved discussion of a book he has co-written with Derrik Hobbs called Discovery of Design: Searching Out the Creator’s Secrets.

God has placed a countless number of practical designs in nature. On this edition of Crosstalk you’ll have fun listening to Dr. DeYoung as he explains some of the discoveries that came about because scientists looked to God’s creation for inspiration. For example, you’ll learn the connection between…

--batteries and bacteria…
--the Water Strider insect and water repellent fabric…
--optic surveillance and bees…
--airport terminals and ants…
--the Box Fish and a unique automotive design…
--the Elephant Nose Fish and clean water management…
--the lobster eye and a telescope lens…
--the paw of the dog and modern shoe design…
--the eye filter of the penguin and modern sunglasses…
--the Eiffel Tower and the femur…
--and other interesting facts!


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Mat Staver is the founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel.

Today is the 2nd Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act otherwise called Obamacare. Ironically, this is also the 237th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. Obamacare has shown itself to be anti-liberty and because of this, next week oral arguments will be occurring before the United States Supreme Court Challenging the Constitutionality of Obamacare.

At the time that Obamacare was rolled out, Liberty Counsel claimed that Congress had no authority to implement it. Obamacare is the largest attempt to finance abortion in American history as it seeks to force taxpayers to pay directly to fund this horrific process.

There are many other key details that make Obamacare an unsustainable program, one that could, if fully implemented, push America over the economic precipice. Find out why when you listen to this edition of Crosstalk.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/22/mobocracy-the-cultural-political-war-to-destroy-our-republic-under-god http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/22/mobocracy-the-cultural-political-war-to-destroy-our-republic-under-god Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:56:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/22/mobocracy-the-cultural-political-war-to-destroy-our-republic-under-god Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Dr. Jake Jacobs

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Guest: Dr. Jake Jacobs

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Jake Jacobs earned a Ph.D. in Early American History from Northwest University with his dissertation titled, “The Influence of Biblical Ideas on Early American Republicanism and History”. A public high school history teacher for some 25 years, he is known throughout the public education field as a “politically incorrect instructor” and a fighter of the NEA. He is president and founder of the Politically Incorrect Institute and has degrees in American History and Biblical and Judeo-Christian Studies. He appeared on “Fox & Friends” to defend Wisconsin’s Governor, Scott Walker. He is the author of “Mobocracy: The Cultural & Political War to Destroy Our Republic Under God”.

Article 4 section 4 of the Constitution says that we are to have a republican form of government and not a democracy. What does this have to do with “mobocracy”? Dr. Jacobs notes that the term, “mobocracy”, wasn’t new to our founders and that they used it as a synonym for the word “democracy”. He notes how our founders distrusted the idea of a democracy; that mob or majority that could turn against the minority or a violent minority that could turn against the majority.

This fact is lost on many Americans. Dr. Jacobs gives an example of this as he details what he refers to as the “winter Woodstock” that took place in Madison, Wisconsin, as protestors responded to Governor Scott Walker’s position on collective bargaining. Dr. Jacobs describes how the protestors behaved like a mob with some carrying signs describing violent acts while other chanted, “This is what democracy looks like.”

From Karl Marx and Fabian socialists to the rewriting of American history textbooks and his opinion of the National Education Association, Dr. Jacobs covers a lot of ground as he looks at the ideological factors past and present that are affecting the vitality of our republic under God.


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To obtain a copy of the book, “Mobocracy: The Cultural & Political War to Destroy Our Republic Under God”, go to www.jjusa.org

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Our nation is in turmoil like never before. This situation is being amplified by those who seek to implement change through the fueling of the human penchant toward envy and entitlement. This edition of Crosstalk looks at two examples of this process, one past and one present, that may give an indication where our nation is headed.

Tomorrow the Milwaukee Public Schools will be meeting to discuss a student bill of rights, a bill that has already been formulated by Y.E.S. (Youth Empowered in the Struggle).

From decision making power to the desire for an affordable and dignified lunch along with transportation and language demands, this document appears to share the same attitude of entitlement that the nation saw during the Madison, Wisconsin, union protests and the nation’s “occupy” protests.

Vic also plays a recording of an interview featuring retired postman Allen Hulton who delivered mail in the late 80’s and early ‘90’s to Tom and Mary Ayers, the parents of former Weather Underground terrorist Bill Ayers. He has some surprising things to say about the young man he believes is now our current president, Barack Obama.

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An executive order is a directive that the President of the United States can bring into existence without an act of Congress.

On February 16th, President Obama signed one of these orders called the National Defense Resource Preparedness Order. Sounds fine, right? After all, who in America is against national defense?

This order pertains to certain national departments and agencies responsible for plans and programs that relate to national defense or for services and resources needed to support such efforts during the full gamut of emergencies. This includes providing for essential civilian and military demands.

The problem with this executive order is that it’s so sweeping. Under this order, a company could literally be co-opted by government officials to produce whatever goods are required with employees forced to work to produce the needed items.

Under this order, how will our leaders define an emergency or could this order be implemented even during times of non emergency conditions? Is this constitutional? These are just some of the questions you may have as you review this interesting edition of Crosstalk.

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Guest: Dr. Jim Garrow

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Air Date: March 19, 2012

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Guest: Dr. Jim Garrow

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Dr. James Garrow is the founder and executive director of the Bethune Institute's Pink Pagoda schools, private English-immersion schools for Chinese children. Today he runs 168 schools with nearly 6,300 employees. Garrow has spent over $25 million over the past sixteen years rescuing an estimated 40,000 baby Chinese girls from near-certain death under China's one-child-per-couple policy by facilitating international adoptions. He was nominated for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize where he would be runner-up to the eventual winner, President Barack Obama. He is the author of the newly released book, “The Pink Pagoda: One Man’s Quest to End Gendercide in China”.

Believe it nor not, under China’s one-child policy, 8 million female babies are killed per year and that number doesn’t include the abortion count. This preference for males is a 5,000 year old cultural tradition because of the passing on of wealth and status as well as the fact that the males are responsible for looking after the elderly parents.

Join Jim Garrow as he explains how he can operate his schools and especially how he can rescue Chinese children in spite of the fact that this is technically illegal by U.N. definition. He also describes how he came to become the runner up to President Obama for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, how he feels about President Obama’s posture on life issues and so much more.


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Contact with Jim Garrow can be made through www.wnd.com and in your e-mail reference “The Pink Pagoda”.

“The Pink Pagoda: One Man’s Quest to End Gendercide” is available at the VCY Bookstore and through the end of this month, they are offering it at 23% off the regular price. This is a hardcover book with over 150 pages. It’s available at this discount through the end of the month at vcy.com
or by calling 1-888-722-4829.

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Vic reported on the response from the previous program, which dealt with a blasphemous “entertainment” program which began to be broadcast recently on the ABC television network in the United States, also distributed to television outlets in other countries.

The program was originally titled “Good Christian Bitches”, now just “GSB”, depicts Christians as being grossly immoral, to the point of blasphemy, all for laughs.

On the last Crosstalk, Vic recommended that listeners contact ABC Radio News, since ABC Entertainment gave no phone contact information. He suggested they be asked why they are not covering the story about reaction to the controversial program.

Vic reported that about a half hour after the program ended, he received a call from the Vice President of ABC Radio News, Steven Jones, who said that the many calls coming in had awakened them to the issue, and that it was going to the “assignment desk” to be assigned to a reporter.

Crosstalk first learned about the program from a listener, and since yesterday a number of listeners have called or written to, and also to offer additional points of contact—again at ABC Radio News. Vic said that Christians should continue to contact ABC News to ask about coverage of the program, until such coverage actually takes place on the air.

Before taking calls, Vic read another message from a listener, encouraging people to pray for the actors and producers of the program in question, that God would work on their hearts. Prayer for our nation that allows such programming without any outcry was also encouraged. Vic stated that “the church cannot remain silent while the world around us goes to hell”.

Listeners were urged to put actions to their prayers, and their concerns, in whatever way they can—from handing out tracts and witnessing, to becoming involved in society to provide a Christian perspective.

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Additional contact information at ABC News:

Steve Jones, VP ABC News Radio: 212-456-5101

Andrew Kalb, Executive Director, Programming: 212-456-5120

Jeff Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Operations: 212-456-5554

Jim Kane, Deputy D.C. Bureau Chief: 202-222-6604

Jon Newman, News Coverage: 212-456-5100 (also given out yesterday)

Joyce Alcantara, Assignment Manager: 212-456-5106

Larry Lafferty, Associate Dir., Broadcast Operations: 212-456-1859

Wayne Fisk, Director, Programming: 212-456-5327

Cristi Landes, Manager, Programming: 212-456-5107

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A letter received by Crosstalk from concerned Christians prompted this program which discussed the new comedy program which was started on Sunday, March 4, 2012.

The program is based on a book titled “Good Christian Bitches”, which depicts Christians as being grossly immoral, to the point of blasphemy, all for laughs. After a storm of protest when the publicity came out about the new program, the title was changed to “Good Christian Belles”, and eventually just “GCG”, which allows the user to decide what the initials mean.

While Christians can expect persecution, and are told to accept it and pray as individuals for their persecutors, Christians are also told to defend the faith. In addition, in a consumer-oriented society, it is proper for consumers to communicate to companies when they do not appreciate their product or service.

Vic recommended that listeners contact ABC, but because it was impossible to reach a live person at the ABC Entertainment phone number, he suggests contacting ABC Radio News to ask why they are not covering the story about the reaction to the controversial program.

Listeners then called with their comments and reports on their calls to ABC News.

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Discussed were a number of disturbing developments, including new laws that threaten to infringe on the privacy and safety of U.S. Citizens.

One issue is the “Active Denial System (ADS)”, which is a non-lethal, directed-energy weapon developed by the U.S. military. The ADS works by firing a high-powered beam of high-frequency electromagnetic. The effect is similar to microwaves, and just like microwave ovens, any tissue they come into contact with will be suddenly heated to painful temperatures—possibly causing first-degree burns.

The system was originally designed for crowd control, but several portable ADS transmitters were taken to Afghanistan, but were not used due to the controversy over how they could affect innocent civilians as well as military or terrorist combatants.

Now, however, the system is being described as being effective to stop a person without any “long-term” injury, and there are moves to make smaller versions available for civilian law enforcement agencies.

A bill which would criminalize even peaceful protests, has passed the House of Representatives, H.R. 347 threatens even those who protest peacefully individually or as a group anywhere near the President are now in danger of arrest, fines, and even imprisonment. The bill passed the House by a wide margin.

Another bill, which is now law, authorizes the use of drone aircraft law enforcement in the Unites States for surveillance. Some cameras used on drones on the battlefield have the capacity to read a license plate from 30,000 feet in the sky. These drones are very small and quiet compared to manned aircraft. There are concerns over privacy, and possible future uses (already proven on the battlefield) which could include firing weapons.

Listeners commented on these developments.

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Islam is promoted as being a "religion of peace". But when the teachings of their "holy" book, the Qur'an, are examined, there is much more teaching of violence, including the killing and maiming of those who do not submit to the worldview started by Muhammad.

Vic Eliason presented the evidence by reading a number of verses from the Qur’an, and from the companion sayings of Muhammad and traditions in the Hadith, which specifically order Muslims to kill or maim non-Muslim "infidels", especially Jews and Christians.

These verses are taken from the English translation of the Qur'an done by Usama Dakdok, a Christian raised in Egypt, who now leads "The Straightway of Grace Ministry" to reach out to Muslim people in the United States. They have been collected in a 20-page booklet, “Verses in the Qur’an That Teach Violence”, which has been printed by VCY America and is now available individually or in quantities.

Listeners then called in with their comments.


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A complete literal translation of the Qur’an is available from Usama Dakdok’s ministry:

http://www.thestraightway.org/

Copies of the 20-page booklet of collected “Verses in the Qur’an That Teach Violence”

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/12/ho-hum-christianity http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/12/ho-hum-christianity Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:24:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/12/ho-hum-christianity Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Adrian Rogers

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Adrian Rogers

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In this edition of Crosstalk, Vic Eliason plays two segments from the late Dr. Adrian Rogers speaking on a very important issue for the church today.The subject is luke-warm Christianity, the kind that shows itself through an apathetic attitude, and a general lack of zeal for the things of God in this world.

Vic also mentioned a book by Dr. Noah Hutchings: 40 Irrefutable Signs of the Last Generation, available to listeners through the Crosstalk ministry at the address and phone number listed below.

NOTE: This program first aired April 14, 2011

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To obtain a copy of the entire message by Adrian Rogers contact Love Worth Finding at:
1-877-568-3463.

To obtain copies of the Noah Hutchings book, 40 Irrefutable Signs of the Last Generation, for a donation of $20 for one copy, or $35 for two copies\:

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/09/signs-of-the-times-and-the-return-of-christ http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/09/signs-of-the-times-and-the-return-of-christ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:34:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/09/signs-of-the-times-and-the-return-of-christ Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: March 9, 2012

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Ed Hindson

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Air Date: March 9, 2012

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Ed Hindson

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Dr. Ed Hindson is a distinguished Professor of Religion and Dean of the Institute of Biblical Studies at Liberty University. He’s authored a number of books including: Global Warning, Popular Encyclopedia of Apologetics and the Zondervan King James Bible Commentary. Dr. Hindson is also a Bible prophecy speaker and host of the King is Coming telecast.

Dr. Hindson was the speaker at a VCY Rally in October of 2009 and this broadcast features portions of his presentation.

Dr. Hindson describes how Bible prophecy is not written to scare us, but to prepare us; so that we will be ready when the Lord returns. It’s not written to frighten us, but to invite us to give our lives to Christ while there’s time and hope.

His first main point of emphasis was on the idea that time is running out for the world. He pointed to a recent gathering of world leaders; a gathering designed to bring about solutions to the problems of the world. The problems, however, still remain.

From there Dr. Hindson goes to the Word of God, laying more groundwork for the importance of prophecy. He looks at the 16th chapter of Matthew and explains how Jesus challenged the Pharisees and Sadducees who had missed all 109 of the first prophecies concerning his first coming. He then contrasts that text with Luke 21 which describes the signs of the second coming; signs that challenge us as believers today to be ready.

In light of all this he warns how we should watch out for false predictions as he cites numerous examples from the last century. Even today he describes how the New Agers have a prediction, supposedly based upon the Mayan calendar, that on December 21, 2012, the world will either end or we will have the dawning of a great new age.

Dr. Hindson believes we are close to the end of the age. Here are several points he uses to defend his position:

--Israel must be back in their Promised Land. They have been for 60 years.
--Tension in the Middle East; particularly against Israel.
--The failures of worldwide peace attempts.
--The threat of nuclear weapons.

More interesting, Scripture-based information concerning Bible prophecy is available by listening to this broadcast or by ordering Dr. Hindson’s complete rally presentation via the contact information listed below.


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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/08/the-race-for-the-gop-nomination http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/08/the-race-for-the-gop-nomination Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:15:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/08/the-race-for-the-gop-nomination Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

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Air Date: March 8, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

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After presenting the following election related new items, Jim opened the phone lines to give Crosstalk listeners an opportunity to comment on the current status of the G.O.P. nomination race:

--Romney encourages rivals to back out of the G.O.P. nomination battle claiming they are hurting the party by continuing to campaign.
--A Rick Santorum ally calls for Newt Gingrich to step out of the way.
--A Gingrich advisor feels Romney should step aside so that conservatives can have a debate about how to confront Obama.
--Sarah Palin has not abandoned the idea of accepting a proposal to run for president should the G.O.P. race lead to an open convention in August.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/07/the-greatest-hoax http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/07/the-greatest-hoax Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:34:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/07/the-greatest-hoax Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: March 7, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Senator James Inhofe (R-OK)

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Air Date: March 7, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Senator James Inhofe (R-OK)

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Senator Inhofe represents the State of Oklahoma. He was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1994. He is one of the leading conservative voices in America and a strong advocate of common sense values. In January, 2003, Senator Inhofe became the Chairman of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee. Today he is the ranking member of this Committee. He is the author of the newly released book, “The Greatest Hoax: How the Global Warming Conspiracy Threatens Your Future”.

According to Senator Inhofe, the world saw its greatest CO2 emissions right after WWII. Environmentally we went into a period of cooling. In fact, in 1975, some environmentalists were claiming that we were heading toward a worldwide ice age.

So why does the global warming movement seem to communicate a “sky is falling” mentality today? Find out as Senator Inhofe traces this movement beginning with 1972’s U.N. Conference on Human Environment to 1987 when the phrase “sustainable development” was coined. He informs listeners that sustainable development is really “cap & trade” which is predicated on two assumptions: First of all, there’s too much disparity between wealthy and developing countries. Secondly, our planet can’t sustain the level of development that’s taking place now so it has to be controlled by the United Nations.

So why is the E.P.A. moving ahead with carbon control when Congress hasn’t authorized it? Find out why and what you can do to make a difference when you review this edition of Crosstalk.


More Information:

Through the end of this month the VCY Bookstore is offering the 300 page hardcover book, “The Greatest Hoax” at 23% off. It normally retails for $25.95 but through March 31st you can obtain it for $19.98 plus shipping. It’s available at www.vcy.com or by calling 1-888-722-4829

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/06/concerns-grow-over-agenda-21 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/06/concerns-grow-over-agenda-21 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:51:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/06/concerns-grow-over-agenda-21 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: March 6, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Tom DeWeese and Michael Chapman

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Air Date: March 6, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Tom DeWeese and Michael Chapman

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Tom DeWeese is the Founder & President of the American Policy Center and editor of the DeWeese Report. Michael Chapman is the Founder of American Heritage Research.

According to Tom, Agenda 21 is one of about four documents that came from the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit. It was designed to transform human society by bringing top down control to private property, energy use, population control and even how we grow our food. In other words, Agenda 21 is a massive scheme to redistribute the wealth of the world.

Don’t miss this Crosstalk as Jim, Tom and Michael discuss how this gets from the federal level, to state and local officials and eventually to your backyard; the education aspect that seeks certain specific “positive outcomes” from your children; the heritage areas factor that seeks to lock land away for purposes of re-“wilding” and much more.


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www.americanheritageresearch.com

Both Tom and Michael will be appearing Saturday March 10th at 6pm at the Olympia Resort and Conference Center in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. You can obtain details by calling 920-650-1260

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/05/life-issues-continue http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/05/life-issues-continue Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:27:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/05/life-issues-continue Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

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Host: Vic Eliason

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Vic opened the phone lines to obtain listener comment on the following life issue stories:

--A 10 year old girl quits her Girl Scout troop over connections to Planned Parenthood and sells her own cookies with a pro-life twist.
--U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius tells a U.S. panel that a reduction in the number of people born compensates for the cost of contraception.
--4.2 billion in taxpayer dollars in monies are being given to illegal aliens that have children in the U.S.
--Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani, the Iranian pastor who was scheduled to be executed by Iranian authorities, is reported to still be alive as of March 3.
--Australian ethicists argue the right to kill babies after they are born.
--Taxpayers fund abortions and transgender hormone therapy for illegal aliens awaiting deportation under new Obama administration rules.
--Planned Parenthood to close webcam abortion centers in Iowa thanks to the efforts of pro-lifers.
--A California senate bill will allow nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurse midwives to provide 1st trimester non-surgical abortions.
--Obama agency rules that Pepsico’s use of aborted fetal remains to produce flavor enhancers falls under “ordinary business operations”.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/02/obama-certificate-a-fraud http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/02/obama-certificate-a-fraud Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:49:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/02/obama-certificate-a-fraud Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: March 2, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Jerome Corsi

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Air Date: March 2, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Jerome Corsi

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Dr. Jerome Corsi has a PhD from Harvard in political science and serves as senior staff reporter for WND. He is the author of two Number 1 New York Times nonfiction bestsellers, “Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry” and “The Obama Nation: Leftish Politics and the Cult of Personality”. He has also authored, “Where’s the Birth Certificate?: The Case that Barack Obama is not Eligible to be President”.

Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been working with a cold case posse in regard to the eligibility of Barack Obama to be president. A cold case posse is a group of volunteers that includes former law enforcement detectives, officers and lawyers with law enforcement experience.

The posse released a written report indicating that two crimes have allegedly been committed by President Obama. They include putting forth a forged birth certificate as well as a fraudulent selective service registration card to the public.

Get the details from Dr. Corsi as to his involvement with the cold case posse, what specifically makes the birth certificate fraudulent, the cooperation level of authorities in Hawaii and more.


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To obtain Dr. Corsi’s latest e-book with Mike Zullo called, “A Question of Eligibility” go to www.barnsandnoble.com or www.amazon.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/01/chrislam-confusion http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/01/chrislam-confusion Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:17:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/03/01/chrislam-confusion Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

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Lately we’ve been hearing considerable news about the mistake our military allegedly made by burning some Qurans. What may not be known by many is that these Qurans were already corrupted.

Just when you think that America’s “white-glove” treatment toward Islam can’t go any deeper, news sources are reporting that Purpose-Driven pastor Rick Warren is in the news again. This time Warren is allegedly developing what’s referred to as the Kings Way peace plan. This plan is designed to establish peace, define mutual goals between Muslims and Christians and agree that neither side will attempt to evangelize the other.

This is just one example of the current phenomenon known as Chrislam. Chrislam is an attempt by some Christians to combine Christianity with Islam so that hopefully those from both faith systems can happily coexist. What the Christian proponents of this effort fail to tell people is that the doctrines of Islam clearly call for world domination.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/29/black-americans-who-influenced-america-for-christ http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/29/black-americans-who-influenced-america-for-christ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:09:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/29/black-americans-who-influenced-america-for-christ Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: February 29, 2012

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: William Federer

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Air Date: February 29, 2012

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: William Federer

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On February 1st, 2003, author and speaker William Federer spoke at a VCY America rally in celebration of Black History Month. He spoke on black Americans who have influenced America toward Christ and biblical values.

Famous black Americans discussed by William Federer include: Dr. Ben Carson, Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at John Hopkins University, Alan Keys, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, J.C. Watts, Harriett Tubman, Sojourner Truth and George Washington Carver.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/28/quran-carnage http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/28/quran-carnage Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:17:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/28/quran-carnage Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: February 28, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Air Date: February 28, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Usama Dakdok was born in Egypt. At age 11 he became a Christian. Although raised in a Christian home, he grew up in a government school in Egypt. Through the years in school he learned about Islam. In college he studied Islamic law. In 1992 he came to America where he found many Muslims in America and began The Straight Way of Grace Ministry to reach out to Muslim people with the power of the Gospel through Jesus Christ. Usama hosts the program Revealing the Truth about Islam that airs weekdays at 12:30pm Central Time on the VCY American Network.

Islamic leaders are calling for the beating and killing of American soldiers, the burning of the White House and the hanging of our commanders. All this is due to the accidental burning of some copies of the Quran in Afghanistan.

On the other hand, Jim Schneider noted that in May of 2009, U.S. military personnel threw away and then burned confiscated Bibles that were printed in Afghan languages.

Don’t miss this edition of Crosstalk as Usama Dakdok presents information from history showing how Muslims themselves have burned the Quran. This shows how hypocritical protesting Muslims and their leaders are in their cries for violence in response to this incident.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/27/death-row-film-evangelism http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/27/death-row-film-evangelism Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:49:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/27/death-row-film-evangelism Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Dave Christiano

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Air Date: February 27, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Dave Christiano

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Dave Christiano is a film writer, producer and director. His first film, “The Daylight Zone” was produced in 1985 followed by “The Pretender” in 1987. Some of his other films include, “Pamela’s Prayer” and the evangelistic film, “Late one Night”.

Dave started ChristianFilms.com in 1998. In regard to film making, Dave has said, “If someone is going to call a movie a Christian film, it needs to have a sincere message for Jesus Christ. That is the bottom line for me and makes it quite simple when it comes to selecting which films to offer. I'm looking for message first. I want to make sure every movie we offer has the person or presence of Christ in it."

This Crosstalk involves discussion of a video presentation that is part of a larger TV series project called the 7th Street Theatre series. This video presentation called “Death Row” is a 28 minute drama that deals with a person on death row and how this ties directly to the importance of leading people to Christ.

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To obtain copies of “Death Row” (1 copy – donation of $8/4 copies – donation of $20 includes shipping) go to www.vcyamerica.org or call 1-800-729-9829. You can also write to:

Crosstalk
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/24/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/24/news-round-up Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:50:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/24/news-round-up Crosstalk

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Host: Jim Schneider

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Air Date: February 24, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

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Jim Schneider presented numerous news stories that reflect the perilous nature of the times we live in. The following are just some of the stories:

--The likelihood that Iran will execute Christian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani is increasing daily.
--Home schooling families cannot teach that homosexuality is sin under Canada home schooling rules.
--A lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Navy over the manipulation of gay data used to convince Congress to overturn the ban on open homosexuality in the military.
--Attorney General Eric Holder informed Congress that the Justice Department will not stand in the way of any service member same-sex spouses suing for military spousal benefits.
--A Dallas County judge will not perform marriage ceremonies until gay couples can wed.
--New Mexico governor loses hair stylist due to the governor’s position on gay marriage.
--A 14 year old home school student has her testimony about gay marriage before the Maryland State Senate go viral and is now the victim of cyber bullying and death threats.
--A federal court in Washington State upholds the First Amendment rights of pharmacists to refuse to distribute potentially abortifacient contraception and abortion inducing drugs.
--Another link appears between the Girl Scouts and Planned Parenthood.
--Late term abortionist George Tiller is found to have been doing such abortions for 7 years.
--An unruly Middle Eastern passenger causes problems on a flight to Houston—TSA officials claim this was not a security issue.
--A White House senior advisor says unemployment stimulates the economy due to unemployment checks that are cashed and spent.
--President Obama says he and Vice-President Joe Biden will act to keep the economy moving when Congress won’t.
--A Houston Kindergarten teacher sent a letter to parents along with a poem about President Obama. The parents were told their children were required to learn it for the Black History Program.


More Information:

To intercede on behalf of Iranian Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani call the following numbers:
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton--202- 647-5291
Hillary Clinton’s Chief of Staff--202-647-5548
Wendy Sherman (Undersecretary for Political Affairs)--202-647-2471
Undersecretary for Democracy and Global Affairs--202-647-1189
Department of State-The Iran Office--202-647-2520

The House and Senate switchboard numbers:
202-224-3121
202-225-3121

White House:
202-456-1414

Fox Television Network:
212-852-7111

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/23/voter-fraud http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/23/voter-fraud Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:31:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/23/voter-fraud Crosstalk

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Robert Knight

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Air Date: February 23, 2012

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Robert Knight

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Robert Knight is Senior Fellow for the American Civil rights Union. He has been a journalist for 15 years including 7 as editor and writer at the Los Angeles Times. He has held senior positions with the Heritage Foundation, Family Research Council, Concerned Women for America, Media research Center and Coral Ridge Ministries. He has authored three books and hundreds of reports, papers and articles.

According to Robert, a Pew study looked at voter roles from all 50 states. It indicated that 1.8 million deceased people are registered to vote. It also found that 2.68 million have been registered to vote in at least two states, 68,000 are registered in three states and 1,800 are registered in four or more states.

Some states are implementing photo I.D. laws to alleviate this problem. However, there are those who believe this will discourage minority voting. On the other hand, Robert also noted that surveys show that 80% of Americans favor photo I.D. laws.

Find out more about the voter fraud controversy and listen to discover what answers Robert has in response to the concerns of Crosstalk listeners.


More Information:

The American Civil Rights Union
www.theacru.org

www.championthevote.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/22/wycliffe-muslim-translation-controversy-continues http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/22/wycliffe-muslim-translation-controversy-continues Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:11:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/22/wycliffe-muslim-translation-controversy-continues Crosstalk

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Air Date: February 22, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Hussein Hajji Wario

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Air Date: February 22, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Hussein Hajji Wario

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Please be advised that on the 2/22/12 Crosstalk program, Guest Hussein Wario, had mentioned that Wycliffe/SIL linguist and missionologist, Dr. Richard Brown went to Fuller Seminary. We were made aware that Dr. Brown did not attend Fuller; rather that he pals around with scholars of Islam from Fuller.

Hussein Hajji Wario is a former Sunni Muslim who was educated in Islamic religious school. Upon graduation he became a Madrassa teaching assistant and a Muadhin who called Muslims to pray. He converted to Christianity in 1989. He comes from the Orma people group which is 99.98% Muslim. He is only the second Orma to convert to Christianity. He was persecuted on account of his faith and came to the United Stated in 1996. He has published his autobiography, “Cracks in the Crescent”.

As reported on a recent Crosstalk, a controversy has come to light over the last several months on whether or not Wycliffe Bible Translators, the Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) and Frontiers has produced a translation of the Bible that panders to Muslims. As a former Sunni Muslim, Hussein Hajji Wario has been following the Wycliffe issue for quite some time.

Join Vic as he allows Hussein to explain how he became involved in this controversy, the areas of Scripture that are affected, how Wycliffe Bible Translators and Frontiers have been responding to the controversy and more.


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Wycliffe Bible Translators Headquarters
1-800-WYCLIFFE (1-800-992-5433)
Wycliffe Donor Relations: (407) 852-3809

www.husseinwario.com

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Guest: Walid Shoebat

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Air Date: February 21, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Walid Shoebat

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Walid Shoebat was born in Bethlehem, Israel. As a young man he became a member of the PLO and participated in acts of terror and violence against Israel. He was once imprisoned in Jerusalem for enticement of violence. After entering the U.S. he worked as a counselor for the Arab Student Organization in Chicago. In 1993, Walid studied the Bible in a challenge to convert his wife to Islam and instead he converted to Christianity. Walid has authored several books including “Why We Want to Kill You”, “Why I Left Jihad”, “For God or For Tyranny” and “God’s War on Terror”

Walid began by defining taqiyya which is the tactic of lying in order to further the cause of Islam. He noted that muruna, however, takes taqiyya a step further. It’s a stealth strategy that sanctions all prohibitions within Islam, even blasphemous and violent ones.

Vic and Walid looked at examples of how this tactic of muruna has affected our nation’s view of Islam. They include:

--Last year the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, told Congress that the Muslim Brotherhood is largely secular.
--A devout Muslim, Mohamed Elibiary, has been named to the Homeland Security Advisory Council and has been given access to sensitive data.
--According to the Judicial Watch Blog, the FBI has destroyed instructional material that characterizes Muslims as prone to violence or terrorism. Attorney General Eric Holder told Congress that anti-Muslim instructional materials hurt the country’s fight against terrorist groups like al-Qaeda.


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www.shoebat.com

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Host: Vic Eliason

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Air Date: February 20, 2012

Host: Vic Eliason

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“Know Your Muslim Neighbors” is the name of a program that Vic described as being offered by some public libraries in southeast Wisconsin.

Vic had listeners imagine how this might work if the program was called, “Know Your Christian Neighbors”. Perhaps a keynote speaker could give a presentation that answers questions for those in attendance such as:

--What is it that Christians contribute to the community?
--What are the social values of Christians?
--What does Christianity teach?
--What is the Bible?
--What does the Bible say about Jesus, heaven, hell, sin or salvation?

Why is it that Muslim groups are willing to engage the culture in this way yet rarely do you hear of such outreach efforts on the part of Christians? Is your church so comfortable within its current structure of operation that it isn’t going out into society and compelling people to come to Christ? Find out what God might be leading you and your church to do to reach your neighbors for Christ when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/17/scripture-memory-bible-bee http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/17/scripture-memory-bible-bee Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:37:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/17/scripture-memory-bible-bee Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Kari and Kris Erickson

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Guest: Kari and Kris Erickson

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November 16th through the 19th was the dates for the National Bible Bee Competition held in Nashville. It’s the desire of the organizers of Bible Bee to encourage parents as they disciple their children through in-depth study of the Word of God, Scripture memorization and prayer.

This year’s competition was Kari Erickson’s 3rd attempt which required 3-6 hours per day of work in order to memorize 1,100 Bible verses. The hard work paid off as she is the 2011 national Bible Bee champion and winner of $100,000.

Find out from Kari and her mother Kris how this impacted the atmosphere in the Erickson home, how it affected the discipleship of the Erickson children, how it affected Kari’s relationship with the Lord, how you can motivate your children to memorize Scripture verses, the response by the secular media and more.

NOTE: This program first aired December 7, 2011


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www.biblebee.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/16/whats-happening-in-our-schools http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/16/whats-happening-in-our-schools Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:35:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/16/whats-happening-in-our-schools Crosstalk

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Do you know what’s happening within the public education system? It’s getting increasingly difficult for students to live righteous lives for Christ in such as atmosphere. With that thought in mind, Jim Schneider presented Crosstalk listeners with details from 5 different school districts where authorities have either challenged the Christian worldview of students or are usurping the rights of parents. The examples include:

--Shawano, Wisconsin—Brandon Wegner censored and bullied for writing an op-ed article supporting mother-father adoption.

--Sheboygan, Wisconsin—Student barred from the opportunity to hand out valentines with a Christian message of love.

--Grand Junction, Colorado—A high school student is dropping out of choir because he refuses to sing an Islamic song that goes against his Christian beliefs.

--Hillsborough County, Florida—Tampa parents criticize school for letting Muslim civil liberty advocacy group (Council on American/Islamic Relations—C.A.I.R.) speak to students.

--Raeford, North Carolina—A 4 year old girl is forced to eat a school lunch because authorities determined that her lunch from home wasn’t healthy enough.


More Information:

Shawano, WI Issue
Shawano Superintendent of Schools – Todd Carlson (715) 526-3194 Ext. 8008
Shawano High School Principal – Scott Zwirschitz (715) 526-2175
Board of Education President – Mike Eidahl (715) 526-3194 – Call and ask for his office

Sheboygan, WI Issue
James Madison Elementary School Principal – Dr. Matt Driscoll (920) 459-3585
Supt. Of Schools – Joseph Sheehan – (920) 459-3512
Email: superintendent@sheboygan.k12.wi.us

Sheboygan School Board – (920) 459-3500
Email: schoolboard@sheboygan.k12.wi.us
David Gallianetti – President of the School Board – (920) 980-5313

Grand Junction, CO Issue
Grand Junction High School – (970) 254-6900
Supt. of Schools – Steven Schultz – (970) 254-5193
School District Administrative Offices – (970) 254-5100

Hillsborough County, FL Issue
Hillsborough County School Board – (813) 272-4000

Raeford, NC Issue
West Hoke Elementary School Principal – Jackie Samuels (910) 875-2584
Superintendent of Schools – Freddie Williamson (910) 875-4106

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/15/why-are-all-eyes-on-israel http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/15/why-are-all-eyes-on-israel Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:04:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/15/why-are-all-eyes-on-israel Crosstalk

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Guest: David Rubin

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David Rubin is the former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel in the region of Samaria, known to most of the world as the West Bank. He is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, dedicated to easing the trauma of children who have been victims of terrorist attacks, as well as rebuilding the biblical heartland of Israel.

David is the author of “The Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama”, which exposes the attempts of the Islamic ideologues to destroy Judeo-Christian civilization. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Rubin currently resides in Israel with his wife and children on a hilltop overlooking the site of Ancient Shiloh, the hallowed ground where the Tabernacle stood 369 years in the time of Joshua, Hannah and Samuel the Prophet.

Has Israel taken on a special place in the presidential election in the United States? According to David, the three years of leadership under President Obama has shown us that he’s the most anti-Israeli president America has ever had. David also noted that since the Republican candidates began campaigning and discussing Israel, Obama’s anti-Israeli rhetoric is being communicated in private.

So why are all eyes on Israel? Find out as David covers a number of topics related to Israel and world affairs. They include what differences, if any, exist among the Republican presidential candidates concerning Israel, whether Israel will take action against Iran and more.


More Information:

www.shilohisraelchildren.org

To obtain a copy of “The Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama” go to: www.islamictsunami.com

or call 1-800-431-1579

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/14/health-care-mandates http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/14/health-care-mandates Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:38:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/14/health-care-mandates Crosstalk

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Guest: Twila Brase

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Guest: Twila Brase

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Twila Brase is the President of Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom, a non-profit group located in Minnesota. Their mission is to support patient and doctor freedom, medical innovation and health freedom for all rather than a government takeover of the health care system.

This program focuses primarily on president Obama’s contraception mandate which insists that all employers provide insurance coverage that includes contraceptive services. There is a narrow range of religious employers that would be exempt in the sense that they don’t have to pay for such contraceptives, but if an employee in one of these organizations wants contraception, the organization would still be required to facilitate access to such products for that employee.

Even with the so-called religious exemption, this is a disturbing attempt at conscience violation by the federal government. Become informed on this and other aspects of President Obama’s health care mandates as Twila Brase brings you expert analysis on this edition of Crosstalk.


More Information:

www.cchfreedom.org

To contact your legislators regarding President Obama’s health care mandates call 202-225-3121 (Congress) or 202-224-3121 (Senate)

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/13/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/13/news-round-up Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/13/news-round-up Crosstalk

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The following list is just a sample of stories that Jim highlighted for listener consideration and comment:

--The National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 is disturbing in regard to those individuals it describes that can be detained and how this would be accomplished. Jim discusses 2 House resolutions that could create changes to this act.
--Ruth Bader Ginsberg says she would not look to the U.S. Constitution if she were looking to draft a new constitution for a nation in 2012.
--A 3 judge panel in the 9th Circuit Court repealed same-sex marriage (Proposition 8) in California. The United Church of Christ agrees.
--U.S. federal debt has increased by 4.47 trillion dollars since President Obama released his first federal budget.
--The flying of unmanned drones over the United States gets the “ok” by Congress.
--The site www.abortiondocs.org is the most up to date listing of abortion businesses and providers.
--A Pennsylvania university is under fire for offering “morning after” pills in campus vending machines.
--2 hosts of the TV show “The View” are shocked by a Texas law that was upheld requiring women to view an ultrasound before having an abortion.
--Iowa Planned Parenthood facility closing its doors on March 1st.
--Pentagon announces plans to allow women to serve in battalion positions.
--Chinese importing large amounts of gold from Hong Kong.
--Universal Studios to bring new Dr. Seuss movie to the big screen to teach children how to be “green” and to fight rampant industrialism.
--A father shoots a young couple dead after allegedly becoming upset that the couple deleted his daughter on the popular Facebook social website.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/10/evolution-sunday http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/10/evolution-sunday Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:37:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/10/evolution-sunday Crosstalk

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Guest: Ken Ham

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Guest: Ken Ham

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Ken Ham is the Founder, President and CEO of Answers in Genesis and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum which has seen over a million visitors. He’s a biblical apologist and author of numerous books including: “Already Gone”, “Already Compromised”, “The Lie: Evolution” and numerous other works.

February 12, 1809, is the birthday of Charles Darwin, the man typically credited with popularizing evolutionary theory. In our day, February is the month when many churches throughout America celebrate what’s known as “Evolution Sunday”, an effort that’s been going on since 2006.

Some of the denominations that support “Evolution Sunday” include the United Church of Christ, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Presbyterian Church-USA and American Baptists.

On this Crosstalk you’ll learn about atheist Michael Zimmerman who started this effort through the Clergy Letter Project in Wisconsin. After Jim reads this letter, Ken explains why, when using the term “science”, a distinction must be made between observational science used to prove things in the present and the unobservable theory of evolution which proponents claim occurred in the distant past.

More Information:

answersingenesis.org.

To see a copy of the clergy letter read by Jim Schneider, go to: http://www.theclergyletterproject.org/Christian_Clergy/ChrClergyLtr.htm

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/09/the-federal-reserve http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/09/the-federal-reserve Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:35:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/09/the-federal-reserve Crosstalk

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Guest: G. Edward Griffin

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Guest: G. Edward Griffin

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G. Edward Griffin is a writer, a documentary film producer and a researcher. He is President of American Media, a publishing and video production company in South California. He is also Founder and President of the Coalition for Visible Ballots and involved in many other endeavors. He was invited on Crosstalk to speak about his research on the topic of the Federal Reserve as well as to discuss his book, “The Creature from Jekyll Island”, now in its fifth edition.

Griffin documents the history and creation of the Federal Reserve, an organization that was designed to reign in the “big, bad, banks” in the best interests of the people. But guess what? Those meetings designed to form this organization were conducted by the bankers themselves! Eventually the Federal Reserve Act was passed by Congress and the rest is history.

Don’t miss this edition of Crosstalk and learn the truth regarding the Federal Reserve; how it came about, why it’s like a cartel, how it causes money to come into existence, where we’re headed under this system and more.

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To obtain a copy of “The Creature from Jekyll Island” go to:
www.realityzone.com

Dr. Griffin will be speaking in Southeast Wisconsin this Saturday, February 11th at 6pm at the Olympia Resort and Conference Center in Oconomowoc, WI. The conference center is located at 1350 Royal Mile Road. For more information call 920-650-1260

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/08/hitler-god-and-the-bible http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/08/hitler-god-and-the-bible Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:28:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/08/hitler-god-and-the-bible Crosstalk

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Guest: Ray Comfort

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Guest: Ray Comfort

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Ray Comfort is the Founder, President, and CEO of Living Waters Publications. He is the co-host along with Kirk Cameron of the television program, “The Way of the Master”. He’s a best selling author of more than 60 books including: “You Can Lead an Atheist to Evidence, But You Can’t Make Him Think” and “Nothing Created Everything: The Scientific Impossibility of Atheistic Evolution”. Ray was on Crosstalk several months ago to speak of his new DVD, “180”. On this DVD you can see people change their minds on abortion. “180” received 2.1 million views in just over 3 months with hundreds of thousands of copies having been distributed. He appeared on this edition of Crosstalk to talk about his latest book, “Hitler, God, and the Bible”.

From his beginnings as a decorated soldier of WWI to his atrocities as the leader of Germany during WWII, Adolph Hitler is one of the most well-known figures in the history of the Western world…or is he?

For example, Ray went to the streets to speak with university students and he was surprised to hear that many didn’t even know who Hitler was! Ray’s new book, “Hitler, God & the Bible is an attempt to change that perspective.

On this program, Ray presents the following:

--Background information on Hitler…
--The deception behind Hitler’s references to God…
--Why America must not put its hope in politics…
--Why abortion in America parallels the Nazi holocaust…
--and much more…

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Through the month of February, the VCY Bookstore is offering Ray’s newest book, “Hitler, God & the Bible at a significant discount. This is a hard cover book with multiple photographs of Hitler and many of the atrocities stemming from his reign. The book is listed retail at $25.95. Ray’s book is being discounted to $16.61 plus tax and shipping.

You may order online at vcy.com or by calling the VCY Bookstore at 1-888-722-4829.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/07/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/07/news-round-up Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:37:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/07/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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Vic Eliason cleared the news desk once again to get listeners caught up on the latest news items, many of which are often ignored by the major media.

--9th Circuit Court of Appeals strikes down California’s same-sex marriage ban saying it is unconstitutional.
--Kansas City is targeted for a Shariah billboard campaign.
--A federal judge blocks a Florida law requiring that those receiving welfare obtain drug testing.
--Washington looks to bring back the Fairness Doctrine amidst a clever climate change “disguise”.
--Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has a top official resign after recent flip-flop in fund granting to Planned Parenthood.
--The latest regarding Wycliffe Bible Translators and their Muslim friendly Bible.
--Audio report from a personal assistant to Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu lays out Iran’s hopes for the destruction of Israel.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/06/j-c-penney-starbucks-enter-culture-war http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/06/j-c-penney-starbucks-enter-culture-war Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:46:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/06/j-c-penney-starbucks-enter-culture-war Crosstalk Home

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OneMillionMoms.com (part of the American Family Association) has been alerting Christians that J.C. Penney has recently announced that Ellen DeGeneres will be the company’s new spokesperson. Ellen DeGeneres is openly homosexual and most of Penney’s customers are traditional families.

In other news, the State of Washington is considering enacting Same Sex Marriage in the State. Last week the Washington State Senate voted to approve Same Sex Marriage. This legislation now goes to the lower House, then to the Governor who has vowed to sign it.

Well known Washington coffee retailer Starbucks has come out in support of this gay marriage bill.

More Information:

J.C. Penney Customer Service
1-800-322-1189 or 972-431-8200

Corporate Headquarters
972-431-1000

Starbucks
1-800-782-7282
1-877-421-9062
info@starbucks.com (e-mail)

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/03/holder-on-the-hot-seat http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/03/holder-on-the-hot-seat Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:47:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/03/holder-on-the-hot-seat Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Larry Pratt

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Larry Pratt is the Executive Director of Gun Owners of America.

Attorney General Eric Holder was on the “hot seat” yesterday as he appeared before Congressman Darrell Issa’s Committee on Oversight and Government Reform over the “Fast and Furious” scandal.

What is “Fast and Furious”? This was a deliberate decision to open the flood gates and allow 2,000 guns from America into Mexico to identify where the criminal element is located.

The result was that the crime rate increased and 300 Mexicans died. Larry believes that was the intent so that there would be a backdrop or excuse for increased gun control.

Does this issue actually go back to the Bush administration? Is Eric Holder guilty of obstructionism? Should this be an election issue for the Republican Party? Listen as Larry answers these and other questions concerning this ongoing scandal and make your own determinations when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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Gun Owners of America
www.gunowners.org

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This edition of Crosstalk looks at the newest trend in Bible translations. This latest effort involves altered Bibles that remove and/or modify Bible terms such as “Father” in relation to God and “Son” as it pertains to Jesus or the Son of God in order to refrain from being offensive to Muslims.

The publishers involved in this controversy are Wycliffe Bible Translators, Summer Institute of Linguistics and Frontiers.

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Wycliffe Bible Translators
1-800-992-5433

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/01/the-push-for-same-sex-marriage-and-homosexual-education http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/01/the-push-for-same-sex-marriage-and-homosexual-education Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:04:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/02/01/the-push-for-same-sex-marriage-and-homosexual-education Crosstalk Home

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After years of protests from pro-life advocates, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has announced they are halting further donations and grants to Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood says they are alarmed and saddened by the news.

There is a great push taking place for same-sex marriage in America. Jim Schneider noted these and other story headlines that exemplify the serious nature of this push to redefine the biblical family model.

--As of broadcast time legislators were just hours away from floor debate in the senate in order to put the state of Washington one step closer to legalizing same-sex marriage.

--A same-sex marriage bill (SB-6239) that would force church run facilities to open their doors to homosexual couples seeking marriage passed a key committee in the Washington state senate last week. The full senate is expected to approve the bill.

--Starbucks coffee has added its name to the list of major corporations that are supporting same-sex marriage in Washington.

--The governor of Maryland hopes they can become the 7th state with marriage equality.

--Some nations are offended by Obama’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender agenda.

--New Jersey governor Chris Christy has nominated an openly homosexual black man to the high court.

--Senator Al Franken of Minnesota has introduced a pair of bills. S-555 and HR-998 known as the Homosexual Classrooms Act and also as The Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011, will bring mandatory homosexual lectures to public school classrooms all across America.

More Information:

To thank the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation for their decision to halt funding and grants to Planned Parenthood call 877-465-6636.

Washington State legislative hotline:
1-800-562-6000—inside Washington
360-786-7550—outside of Washington

To contact your Washington, D.C. legislators regarding S-555/HR-998 call 202-225-3121 or 202-224-3121

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/31/focus-on-israel http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/31/focus-on-israel Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/31/focus-on-israel Show Information

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Bill Sutter is president of the Friends of Israel.

From the terrorist threats of Hamas in the South and Hezbollah in the North, the threats from Iran and even attempts at organized support against Israel right here in America, Israel is certainly in the crosshairs. Being very small in size compared to its enemies, from a human perspective, the outlook for the Jewish state isn’t good. But as Bill points out, God didn’t bring Israel back into existence in 1948 just to have it go out of existence again.

This Crosstalk takes an in-depth look at Israel’s current status in world affairs as the discussion looks at the following:

--How Obama’s possible re-election and the desire by some to form a Palestinian state factor in to Israel’s future.
--Iran’s Islamic “Armageddon” motivations and how this contrasts with the biblical Armageddon.
--How imminent is Iran’s nuclear capability and will Israel intervene?
--The influence of the Muslim Brotherhood.

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To obtain a free one-year subscription to the magazine Israel My Glory, go to www.foi.org or call 1-800-257-7843.

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Brandon Wegner, a 15 year old student at Shawano High School in Shawano, Wisconsin, has been bullied, censored, punished and held up for ridicule by school officials for writing an op-ed piece in the school’s newspaper (The Hawk’s Post) that defended mother/father adoption. His article was printed as a counterpoint to an article defending the pro-homosexual viewpoint of another student, Maddie Marquardt.

Liberty Counsel is defending Brandon against this blatant form of anti-Christian bigotry. You can make a difference by reviewing Brandon’s letter (www.libertyaction.org/10082/offer.asp) as well as this edition of Crosstalk and then contacting the public officials involved in this case via the information listed below.

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To express your views about the decision of Shawano High School to censor Brandon Wegner, call:

Shawano Superintendent of Schools – Todd Carlson
(715) 526-3194 Ext. 8008

Ass’t Superintendent of Schools – Gary Cumberland
(715) 526-3194 – Ext. 8006

Shawano High School Principal – Scott Zwirschitz
(715) 526-2175

Board of Education President – Mike Eidahl
(715) 526-3194 – Call and ask for his office.

Shawano Mayor – Lorna Marquardt
(715) 526-6152

WI. Dept. of Public Instruction
1-800-441-4563

To learn what the American College of Pediatricians has to say about the effects of homosexual parenting and the promotion of homosexuality in schools go to:

http://www.acpeds.org/Homosexual-Parenting-Is-It-Time-For-Change.html
http://www.acpeds.org/On-the-Promotion-of-Homosexuality-in-the-Schools.html

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/27/a-question-of-eligibility http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/27/a-question-of-eligibility Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:34:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/27/a-question-of-eligibility Crosstalk Home

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President Obama was summoned to appear before a Georgia court yesterday regarding his status to be eligible for the presidency.

To help bring some clarity to this on-going subject, this Crosstalk featured Dr. Herb Titus. Dr. Titus is a recognized expert on the Constitution. He has taught constitutional law, common law and other subjects for nearly 30 years at five different law schools. He served as the founding dean of the college of law and government at Regent University. He also served previously as a trial attorney and a special assistant United States attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. and Kansas City, Missouri. He is also the author of God, Man & Law: The Biblical Principle.

The qualifications necessary to become president of the U.S. include the requirement that a person must be a natural born citizen. The problem is, the phrase “natural born citizen” is not defined anywhere in our Constitution. So what we need to ask is, “Why would the president and only the president be held to this standard?”

According to Dr. Titus, it has to do with the oath of office. The president is the only person in the federal government who takes an oath that is contained in the Constitution itself. Oaths of other offices are provided by statute and ask support of the Constitution. On the other hand, the president swears to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. This makes him the chief constitutional officer in regard to the preservation, protection and defense of the Constitution. The founders, therefore, were looking for a person with a demonstrable, singular loyalty to the nation. That would be a person who from birth is a citizen of the U.S.

Join Jim as he has Dr. Titus reveal more about the history behind this requirement, the biblical support for it, why President Obama was subpoenaed to appear before a Georgia court and more.

More Information:

www.lawandfreedom.com

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Where can a person find evidence of true, biblical repentance in our day? This is the factor that separates those who are willing to take up their cross for Christ from those who are willing to settle for or even desire a “feel good”, “watered down”, “politically correct” and/or carnal Christianity.

That’s what this edition of Crosstalk looks at as Vic Eliason airs a challenging compilation of audio clips showing how far the church has fallen from the Biblical standard.


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TWO LOOKS AT THE CHURCH TODAY:

Wake Up Church (video)

What's wrong with the Church in America

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/25/state-of-the-union-response http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/25/state-of-the-union-response Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:44:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/25/state-of-the-union-response Crosstalk Home

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Jim opened the program with a brief review of some of the points made by Barack Obama as he delivered the annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening. He contrasted Obama’s rhetoric with the record of the Obama Administration.

Also featured was an audio clip of freshman Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson in which he criticized what he called “unsustainable deficit spending”, and the “out of control” government of the United States managing over three trillion dollars without any new budget being passed by Congress in the past 1000 days.

Jim then opened the phone lines to allow listeners to express their reactions to the State of the Union Address, and to the Republican response given by Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/24/muslim-uglyhood http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/24/muslim-uglyhood Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:47:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/24/muslim-uglyhood Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: I. Q. al-Rassooli

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: I. Q. al-Rassooli

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I.Q. al-Rassooli (I-Q al-ruh-SOOL-lee) is an Iraqi-born religious school and Middle East policy and Islamic relations expert. He is an Iraqi exile committed to warning the world on the dangers of Islam. He is the author of the book, “Lifting the Veil: The True Faces of Muhammad & Islam”.

According to I.Q. al-Rassooli, Allah is not the same God of Jesus, Moses or Abraham. He goes on to note that Islam is a cult; it does not mean peace nor is it a spiritual struggle to commune with God; instead it means submission.

In short, I.Q. pulls no punches as he moves on to expose the premise of the Muslim Brotherhood; their part in the assassination of Anwar Sadat; the “buying” of Jimmy Carter; why Muslims, because of their own teachings, cannot be Americans; the deception known as taqiyya; why more than 100 of the most important words in the Quran are not Arabic; the bloody celebration of Eid…and so much more.

Don’t miss this fast-paced, information packed program that explains what’s really behind the veil of the religion of Islam.

More Information:

www.inthenameofallah.org--So far, more than 780 chapters—covering almost every facet of Muhammad’s depraved cult belief system.

www.the-koran.blogspot.com--I.Q. al-Rassooli has put up more than 280 video/audio chapters on YouTube that received over 590,000 visitors and 2,976 subscribers in two years before the Muhammadans flagged them and You Tube—breaking their own guidelines—terminated all of them in an instant. Luckily he had all of them as a backup on his blog.

http://www.al-rassooli.com/

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/23/the-battle-over-sopa http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/23/the-battle-over-sopa Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:24:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/23/the-battle-over-sopa Crosstalk Home

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Guest: James Gattuso

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Guest: James Gattuso

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James Gattuso is Senior Research Fellow in Regulatory Policy in the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation.

There are a couple of bills that impact postings on the Internet that have brought about a huge cyberspace backlash. They are known as SOPA, the Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261 in the House) and PIPA, also known as the Protect IP Act (S. 968 in the Senate).

SOPA/PIPA would make it difficult for websites, particularly those outside the U.S., from being able to violate intellectual property rights by selling or distributing the intellectual property of others; property such as movies or music.

While such protection of intellectual property rights on the Internet sounds sensible on the surface, are there any unintended consequences that the public should be concerned about? After all, China, a nation that is notorious for its censorship of free speech, is praising this legislation. Find out when you review this edition of Crosstalk.


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To contact your legislators about SOPA/PIPA, call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 or 202-225-3121.

The Heritage Foundation
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/20/roe-vs-wade-the-horror-continues http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/20/roe-vs-wade-the-horror-continues Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/20/roe-vs-wade-the-horror-continues Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Troy Newman

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Guest: Troy Newman

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Troy Newman is President of Operation Rescue, one of the leading pro-life Christian activist organizations in the nation. He’s been involved in pro-life activities since 1991. In 1998 he became the leader of Operation Rescue and in 2002 he moved his ministry offices to Wichita, Kansas, where he worked to expose abortion abuses at George Tiller’s Women’s Health Care Services.

Today, abortion is the leading cause of death in America, outpacing even death by heart disease. The total number of deaths by abortion is estimated to be approximately 50 million since 1973. That means this Sunday marks the 39th anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision, a decision that gave sanction to abortion during all stages of development.

Troy and Jim look at why the tide is turning, the Dr. Nicola Riley/Dr. Steven Brigham abortion case, the Kermit Gosnell live birth abortion murder case, the recent wave of pro-life legislation and Troy describes an interesting new website from Operation Rescue that can be viewed at www.abortiondocs.org.


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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/19/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/19/news-round-up Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:37:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/19/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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Vic Eliason cleared the news desk once again and presented the following stories that listeners could comment on:
--New York pastors and lay people arrested for protesting the city’s ban regarding religious use of schools on Sunday mornings.
--A leader of Sweden’s liberal party has called for a change in the nation’s social services law so that the government can take children away from home-schooling families more easily via social workers.
--Texas Governor Rick Perry drops out of the presidential race and endorses Newt Gingrich.
--Mitt Romney apparently did not defeat Rick Santorum in the Iowa Caucuses according to the certified vote totals.
--Head of Concerned Women for America endorses Rick Santorum.
--2 leaders from the American Center for Law and Justice have issued endorsements for Mitt Romney.
--Mitt Romney is being scrutinized for past stock transactions and how that coordinates with his giving to the Mormon Church.
--Newt Gingrich’s second wife alleges that Newt desired an open marriage.
--Supreme Court declined Tuesday to hear a case arising from North Carolina where in March 2007 the American Civil Liberties Union and Americans United for Separation of Church and State sued the Forsyth County Commission on behalf of 3 people who said they were offended by hearing commissioners open public meetings with prayers that named deities.
--The Ashland, Wisconsin, city council is debating whether to have prayer or a moment of silence at council meetings.

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To state your views regarding the subject of prayers at Ashland, Wisconsin, council meetings call or e-mail:
Mayor Bill Whalen
715-682-7033
bwhalen@coawi.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/18/the-mormon-church-vs-the-presidency http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/18/the-mormon-church-vs-the-presidency Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:49:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/18/the-mormon-church-vs-the-presidency Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Tricia Erickson

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Tricia Erickson

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Tricia Erickson is a former Mormon Bishop’s Daughter who knows well the workings of the Mormon Church. She went through the cultic Mormon secret temple ceremonies. She is now a former Mormon after years of deprogramming herself from the ceremonies and misinformation she was fed. She is the President of Crisis Management, Inc., a political commentator and author of, “Can Mitt Romney Serve Two Masters: The Mormon Church vs. The Office of the Presidency of the United States of America”.

On this edition of Crosstalk, Tricia elaborates on the bizarre and symbolically violent nature of the Mormon temple ceremonies along with some of the basic doctrines that make a Mitt Romney presidency problematic. Since Romney is a Mormon, these ceremonies and teachings, along with the fact that he has sworn to be subject to the Mormon prophet (the leader of the Mormon church), means that should he become president, his ultimate allegiance in all decisions must first be to the Mormon Church.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/17/no-more-red-ink http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/17/no-more-red-ink Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:10:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/17/no-more-red-ink Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Joseph Farah

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Guest: Joseph Farah

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Joseph Farah is the author of The Tea Party Manifesto and the editor and CEO of WND.com, the largest independent Internet news service in the United States.

Our current U.S. debt is at 15.2 trillion dollars. President Obama sent a letter to Congress last week saying the government is within 100 billion of reaching the debt ceiling and it must be raised immediately and that we must borrow more to meet existing commitments.

President Obama has been increasing the national debt during his presidency by an average of $4.24 billion per day. This puts him on a pace to increase the national debt by $6.2 trillion by the end of his current term. That’s more debt than was accumulated by all U.S. Presidents from George Washington through Bill Clinton combined.

Is there a political climate in Congress to deliver a balanced budget? During this year of presidential campaigning, can the Republicans be pressured into change on this issue? Get the answers to these and many other budget questions when you review this vital edition of Crosstalk.

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To leave comments with your legislators regarding the federal budget, call the Capitol Switchboard at:
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www.usdebtclock.org
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/16/ohio-heartbeat-bill http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/16/ohio-heartbeat-bill Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:10:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/16/ohio-heartbeat-bill Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Andy Douglas

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Andy Douglas

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Vic began this edition of Crosstalk by mentioning how the Virginia Attorney General is expressing concern over a new law (The Wildlife Protection Act of 2010) that requires the city to relocate rats and entire rat families.

This is an example of how some people seem to be more concerned with rats and rat families than they are with unborn children. Human life, however, is sacred and that’s why this coming Sunday, January 22, many churches will be observing Sanctity of Human Life Sunday to mark the infamous Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court Decision which has resulted in the killing of over 53 million babies.

In the last year we have witnessed multiple states cut back on the funding of Planned Parenthood. Yet, another State –the state of Ohio—has taken this to a whole new level in a piece of legislation known as “The Heartbeat Bill” and to talk about this, Vic interviewed Pastor Andy Douglas, the Assistant Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Findlay, Ohio. He is a pro-life Ohioan and a father who wants to see the end of abortion on demand.

The Heartbeat Bill (HB-125) has three steps. (1) It requires the abortionist to check to see if the unborn baby has a heartbeat. (2) If it has a heartbeat, the abortionist must let the woman know of this fact. (3) At that point, the child could not be killed by the process of elective abortion.

Join Vic as he has Andy explain the history behind this bill, why some pro-life groups are against it, its constitutionality and much more.


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To contact Pastor Douglas
1-567-208-5464
directorofcca@gmail.com

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Vic Eliason presented listeners with information on the following news stories and then provided time for comment:

--A survey by the U.N. International Health Organization shows surprising statistics that reveal just how blessed the U.S. is compared to other nations when it comes to health care treatment and equipment availability.
--Few of President Obama’s cabinet members and advisors have come out of the business world compared to past U.S. presidents.
--There is pro-life legislation (HB-125-the Heartbeat Bill) that has passed the Ohio House of Representative and sits in the Senate that would ban abortions on any unborn child with a detectable heartbeat and its opponent is Ohio Right-to-Life.
--A New Jersey ministry is said to have engaged in violating the state’s non-discrimination law by refusing to conduct a same-sex civil union ceremony.
--President Obama to take on Benjamin Netanyahu after the presidential election.
--A Mississippi woman is awarded a $600,000 settlement for an abortion that left her in a coma.
--Tim and Beverly LaHaye endorse Newt Gingrich.
--Rockford, Illinois, abortion clinic will not reopen due to lack of support.
--Supreme Court allows for ministerial exception in discrimination case.

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For contact information regarding the Heartbeat Bill in Ohio:
419-889-1136
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/12/islams-march-in-america http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/12/islams-march-in-america Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:57:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/12/islams-march-in-america Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Ryan Mauro

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ryan Mauro

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Ryan Mauro is the founder of WorldThreats.com. He is an advisor on radical Islam. He is also a National Security Analyst for the Christian Action Network and a Family Security Matters Strategic Analyst.

What are we to make of Islamic training camps featuring paramilitary training in the United States? What about Islamic penetration into our nation’s schools, the Islamic attacks on Alabama police and the issue of state courts that recognize Shariah law?

This type of activity certainly doesn’t represent moderation yet the secular media continues to tout the idea of “moderate” Islam. Join Vic and Ryan as they sort through the details and take a closer look at Islam’s march in America.


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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/11/2012-scripture-challenge http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/11/2012-scripture-challenge Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:13:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/11/2012-scripture-challenge Crosstalk Home

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Vic began this edition of Crosstalk by addressing the following stories:

--South Dakota’s Daily Republic newspaper reports that 33 churches in the state have left the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in the past two years in protest to the move to allow homosexual clergy.
--Atheists run ad campaign claiming Christianity is a myth.
--Atheist’s win Fort Bragg’s consent for a godless festival.
--Atheist’s in the military demand their own chaplains.
--Washington National Cathedral is now a center for the world’s religions.
--Rock singer Lady Gaga claims to have “hung out” with Jesus.
--Denver Bronco’s quarterback Tim Tebow, who touts John 3:16, threw for exactly 316 yards in his overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
--Singer Justin Bieber opens up regarding the subject of religious beliefs.
--A Michigan pastor has opened a tattoo parlor inside his church.

In light of these and other challenges facing the Church and our nation, Vic asked listeners if they had to pick out a single verse of Scripture to govern the life of the Christian in 2012, what would it be?

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/10/why-physicians-oppose-the-insurance-mandate http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/10/why-physicians-oppose-the-insurance-mandate Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:18:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/10/why-physicians-oppose-the-insurance-mandate Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Dr. Alieta Eck

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Dr. Alieta Eck

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Dr. Alieta Eck is the President of AAPS (Association of American Physicians & Surgeons)

In March the Supreme Court will hear the challenge to the Affordable Health Care for America Act also known as Obama Care. AAPS filed an amicus brief with the court showing their opposition. Alieta explained that AAPS is opposed to Obama Care because she believes it will end up being socialized medicine under a huge bureaucracy. At that point the availability of health care becomes restricted with the end result being health care rationing.

This legislation also has ramifications regarding Medicare, Medicaid and other concerns dealing with citizen monitoring by the IRS, physician performance monitoring, as well as how your medical records are shared.

Get the facts regarding Obama Care and what it could mean for you when you review this vital edition of Crosstalk.

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Association of American Physicians & Surgeons
www.aapsonline.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/09/the-lgbt-agenda-advances http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/09/the-lgbt-agenda-advances Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:23:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/09/the-lgbt-agenda-advances Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Peter LaBarbera

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Peter LaBarbera is the Founder & President Americans for Truth.

Jim and Peter discussed the following advances taking place in the LGBT movement:

--On January 25th to the 29th, the city of Baltimore will host the largest gathering of LGBT rights advocates. “Creating Change 2012” is a national conference organized by the National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce offering gays and lesbians the ability to strategize on how to build political power back home by lobbying for their causes with legislators. National corporate sponsors include AARP, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Chili’s Restaurants, Wells Fargo, Shell Oil, Quaker Oats, Office Depot, and more.

--The long-running Archie comic will be introducing homosexual marriage. An upcoming issue will feature a same-sex wedding between Lieutenant Kevin Keller and African-American doctor Clay Walker, a character that Keller meets while recovering from injuries suffered in the Iraq war.

--In California, Senate Bill 48 mandates homosexual history and role model education.

Washington Governor Chris Gregoire plans to implement a bill in the state legislature to legalize homosexual marriage.

--Mitt Romney is considered the best Republican candidate on gay-lesbian issues.

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Archie Comic Publications
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To contact Washington Governor Chris Gregoire regarding homosexual marriage, call:
360-902-4111

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Jim began this edition of Crosstalk with news that Congress will soon take action on H.R. 3261. The short title for this is SOPA or the Stop Online Piracy Act. On the Senate side it is S. 968.

SOPA appears to be unnecessary because there are already plenty of laws that protect Internet piracy. Is this legislation designed to restrain foreign piracy on the Internet or is this really an attempt by the Obama administration to thwart First Amendment freedoms?

Jim also mentioned the following news stories:

--Obama’s non-recess, “recess” appointment of former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray as director for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

--Santorum does well in the Iowa caucus with a plurality of Tea Party supporters; Romney won with those opposing the Tea Party.

--Five of the best sentences you’ll ever read.

--Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the State Department announced an initial contribution of 55 million dollars to Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza and other parts of the Middle East.

--The formation of the National Atheist Party.

--Rockford, Illinois, abortion facility is poised to re-open its doors after reaching an out-of-court settlement.

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To contact your legislators regarding SOPA, call:
202-224-3121
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/05/persecution-2012-world-watch-list http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/05/persecution-2012-world-watch-list Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:46:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/05/persecution-2012-world-watch-list Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Carl Moeller

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Carl Moeller

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Carl Moeller is the President & CEO of Open Doors USA. Open Doors works in the world’s most oppressive countries, strengthening Christians to stand strong in the face of persecution and equipping them to shine Christ’s light in these dark places. Open Doors empowers persecuted Christians by supplying Bibles, training Christian leaders, developing Christian communities and ensuring prayer, presence and advocacy for these suffering believers.

Open Doors has just released their 2012 World Watch List highlighting the 50 countries were Christian persecution is prevalent.

--North Korea continues to top the persecution list due in part to its pseudo-religious devotion to its leaders. Carl estimated that there are as many as 70,000 people being punished in labor camps for their Christian faith.

--Iran has moved down the list but this drop is only due to other nations that have worsened.

--Afghanistan has destroyed the last visible Christian church within its borders.

--Nigeria has moved up ten spots due to extreme Islamic violence.

--Egypt is worsening due to elections that have made room for the Muslim Brotherhood to begin taking power.

Carl goes on to reveal more nations and more persecution proving why, as never before, all Christians need to pray for their suffering brothers and sisters in Christ all around the world.

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To obtain a copy of the book, The Privilege of Persecution, contact Crosstalk via the information below:

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/04/welcome-to-2012 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/04/welcome-to-2012 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:48:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/04/welcome-to-2012 Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Gary Kah

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Gary Kah

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Gary was the Europe and Middle East Trade Specialist for the State of Indiana. In that capacity he traveled to more than 20 countries working with U.S. Embassies and top government officials. In 1987, Gary was invited to join the World Constitution and Parliament Association, one of the organizations involved at the forefront of promoting the world government agenda. During the next 4 years he obtained detailed documents which demonstrated that the push toward a one-world government was active and rapidly advancing.

Gary is the author of, “Enroute to Global Occupation” and “The New World Religion”. He is the founder and director of Hope for the World based in Indiana.

Jim has Gary begin by going over some points contained in his article called, Welcome to 2012. This article sounds like a countdown to December as it looks at numerous religious groups/leaders that will conduct events later this year. They include:

--In Rome and Florence on October 13 through the 21st a conference is scheduled that will feature over 300 spiritual leaders representing the world’s major religions. They will be gathering to draft a charter intended to pave the way for a new global consciousness.

--On December 21st through the 28th the New Group of World Servers will hold a worldwide occult meditation festival.

--On December 22nd, Barbara Marx Hubbard and her allies will feature “Birth 2012”, another worldwide event of occult meditation.

Are these activities a setup for global government? How does radical Islam, the “Arab Spring” and the “Occupy Wall Street” movement fit into all of this? Gary Kah connects the dots between these factors and others as he looks ahead at what may be a very interesting 2012.

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To see the article, Welcome to 2012 or to obtain information on the documentary 2012: Prophecy or Panic go to www.garykah.com.

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3 members of a Christian family are hacked to death by machete wielding Muslims…A man and his father are murdered by insurgents…A prayer leader is among two gunned down by sectarian rivals…Muslim militants fire on a protestant church killing a guard…

These are just four examples of attacks that were committed in the name of Islamic jihad. These attacks are documented in a ten page document that lists recent attacks that have occurred in nations such as Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Kenya and India.

In spite of this, we are told that Islam is a religion of peace and that America is in no way involved in a war against Islam.

What’s the biblical solution to this worldwide religious effort that is dedicated to causing instability and destruction? Find out how listeners responded to this challenge when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/02/tracts-by-the-millions http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/02/tracts-by-the-millions Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:31:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2012/01/02/tracts-by-the-millions Crosstalk Home

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Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Mark Smith

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Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Mark Smith

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This episode of Crosstalk was a repeat of the VCY Rally from February 12th, 2011.
Mark Smith the director of Bible Tracts Inc, was the guest at the February 2011 VCY Rally. He spoke about the effectiveness of reaching the lost with the aid of a gospel tract.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/31/best-of-the-week-december-31-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/31/best-of-the-week-december-31-2011 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/31/best-of-the-week-december-31-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: December 29, 2011

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Jim opened the Crosstalk phone lines and gave listeners the opportunity to express what they believed to be the most significant news story of 2011 and why.

Was it the Arab Spring and the toppling of governments in the Middle East? How about the “occupy” movement in the U.S.? What about the rise of Islam in the U.S.? Maybe the deaths of world leaders? The faltering economy of the U.S. and our increasing debt? The repealing of the military’s “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy? The advancing lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender agenda? The natural disasters that have taken place? The death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs? The attempted murder of congresswoman Gabby Giffords?

See if your pick matches that of the many listeners who called in when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/30/back-to-the-basics http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/30/back-to-the-basics Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:38:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/30/back-to-the-basics Crosstalk Home

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Vic aired a VCY editorial by Rob Pue of Wisconsin Christian News titled, “Back to the Basics”.

Rob described how Christians reflect far too many of the world’s values. This is most obviously seen in today’s seeker-friendly church movement. However, if seeker friendliness isn’t what the Bible calls us to, what is our responsibility as Christians? Are there some basics we can begin with that we need to get back to? Find out what Crosstalk callers had to say as well when you review this timely edition of Crosstalk.

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http://www.wisconsinchristiannews.com/view_details.php?sid=1989

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/29/top-news-stories-of-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/29/top-news-stories-of-2011 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:28:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/29/top-news-stories-of-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Jim opened the Crosstalk phone lines and gave listeners the opportunity to express what they believed to be the most significant news story of 2011 and why.

Was it the Arab Spring and the toppling of governments in the Middle East? How about the “occupy” movement in the U.S.? What about the rise of Islam in the U.S.? Maybe the deaths of world leaders? The faltering economy of the U.S. and our increasing debt? The repealing of the military’s “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy? The advancing lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender agenda? The natural disasters that have taken place? The death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs? The attempted murder of congresswoman Gabby Giffords?

See if your pick matches that of the many listeners who called in when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/28/2011-top-10-gay-abuses http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/28/2011-top-10-gay-abuses Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:54:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/28/2011-top-10-gay-abuses Crosstalk Home

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This edition of Crosstalk features Vic Eliason as he reads an article from Linda Harvey of Mission America. Linda’s article is a compilation of the Top 10 “gay” causes of 2011.

The article runs the gamut and mentions efforts by homosexuals to get Christians fired, put out of business or expelled from college programs; the effect of the sex-change phenomenon on children; slander and libel against Christians; California’s attempt to get pro-homosexual indoctrination in the schools codified into law; U.S. foreign aid tied to how well a nation views homosexuality as a human right and more.

Vic also reported on what’s referred to as “the kiss heard around the world”, the East Coast phenomenon of “gay coffee” and then he opened the phone lines for listener response.


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The article by Linda Harvey can be accessed via WorldNetDaily at the following link:

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.printable&pageId=380149

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/27/the-u-s-slobbering-love-affair-with-islam http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/27/the-u-s-slobbering-love-affair-with-islam Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:42:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/27/the-u-s-slobbering-love-affair-with-islam Crosstalk Home

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Owen Bain is a former member of the board of directors of VCY America.

In October, a high school freshman at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee, said her Muslim beliefs were put to the test when commanding officers in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at the school told her she couldn't both march and wear her head scarf in the homecoming parade.

Now after intervention by the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Defense Department reportedly decided it will allow Muslim students participating in the Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) to wear headscarves and turbans while in uniform.

Why is it considered intolerant to require that individuals who represent the military or military related programs all look the same? This is one example that shows the extremes to which our nation is going in order to avoid being viewed as offensive.

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Secretary of Defense – Leon Panetta – U.S. Defense Dept. (703) 571-3343 or (703) 545-6700

Dept. of Defense Public Affairs – (703) 697-0050

U.S. Army JROTC Program Headquarters – 1-800-347-6641

U.S. House Armed Services Committee – (202) 225-4151

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/22/electronic-christmas-card http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/22/electronic-christmas-card Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:46:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/22/electronic-christmas-card Crosstalk Home

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This edition of Crosstalk offered listeners a chance to give a brief Christmas greeting to loved ones, share a brief thought as to what makes this time of year special, share a verse of Scripture that’s become especially meaningful, share which Christmas carol is most meaningful and why or share other thoughts of Christmas blessing.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/21/chinese-invasion-of-the-u-s-current-issues http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/21/chinese-invasion-of-the-u-s-current-issues Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:46:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/21/chinese-invasion-of-the-u-s-current-issues Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: December 21, 2011

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Guest: Phyllis Schlafly

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Phyllis Schlafly

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Phyllis Schlafly is the Founder and President of Eagle Forum. She has been a stalwart of the pro-family movement for decades and is the author or editor of some 20 books including “Child Abuse in the Classroom” and “The Supremacists: The Tyranny of Judges and How to Stop It”.

Jim and Phyllis covered numerous topics including:

--A reprieve for the 100 watt incandescent light bulb.

--The United Nations Global Climate Change Conference and their failure to set up a tax scheme to finance their green climate fund.

--The fight between the White House, the Senate and the House over the matter of extended unemployment benefits and the continued decrease in the amount of Social Security tax taken from paychecks.

--Mexican trucks driving on U.S. highways.

--The Chinese free trade policy invasion; China capturing jobs here in America via the EB-5 visa program; the Chinese casino project in Maryland; their desire to build a technology zone in Idaho; the lack of concern over China among GOP hopefuls; and much more.

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Eagle Forum
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/20/current-events-in-the-news http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/20/current-events-in-the-news Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:41:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/20/current-events-in-the-news Crosstalk Home

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Despite the fact that Christmas is right around the corner, the news doesn’t take a holiday. This was proven as Vic presented details on these and numerous other stories:

--Young school children at a school in Alabama will be able to sing the Christmas hymn, Silent Night, despite legal threat.

--Nancy Pelosi said that extended unemployment benefits would add 600,000 jobs to the American economy.

--U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is allegedly working with an A.C.O.R.N. connected group to stop voter I.D. laws.

--U.S. Capitol Christmas tree includes an ornament paying homage to President Barack Obama but no ornament paying homage to Jesus.

--Planned Parenthood requires teen applicants to attend a homosexual pride parade if they are to work for the organization.

--House members not allowed to use the phrases “Merry Christmas” or “Happy New Year”, in any mail sent to constituents this year.

--Planned Parenthood president says that GOP hopeful Mitt Romney was once a friend of the organization.

--Retired American Family Radio President, Don Wildmon, throws his support behind Newt Gingrich as the GOP candidate of choice for the 2012 election.

--An Iranian pastor who’s been under a death sentence for being a Christian will remain in prison at least 4 more months and possibly up to a year according to conflicting reports.


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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/19/race-for-the-presidency http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/19/race-for-the-presidency Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:05:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/19/race-for-the-presidency Crosstalk Home

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Vic began this Crosstalk with information on the following news items:

--A House Senate Conference Committee has restored the ban on sodomy and bestiality to the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act.

--Franklin Graham told the Christian Broadcasting Network that being Mormon should not keep Mitt Romney from being President of the United States.

--LGBT supporters crash Michelle Bachmann event in Iowa on Sunday.

--President Obama compares his legislative and foreign policy accomplishments to that of all other American presidents with the possible exception of Lyndon Johnson, FDR and Abraham Lincoln.

Congressman Ron Paul has taken the lead in the Iowa caucuses while Newt Gingrich appears to be fading. As we move closer to the 2012 election, why does the frontrunner keep changing within the Republican camp?

It’s from this position that Vic then opened the phone lines to get listener response to this question: If you were voting today for the Republican presidential primary candidate, who would you vote for?

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/16/friday-news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/16/friday-news-round-up Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:45:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/16/friday-news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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Today's Crosstalk was a news round-up of various stories from across the country including:

--Changes to child labor laws hurt farmers.
--Men using women's fitting rooms appears to be a common problem at Macy's.
--Air Force academy dogged by anti-Christian pressure.
--Girl Scouts' admitting of buy draws backlash.
--Homeschool families face criminal charges.
--Senate passes bill authorizing military to imprison Americans indefinitely.

These stories and more on today's Crosstalk.

For information relating to changes in child labor laws and parental rights visit:
www.parentalrights.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/15/biblical-counseling http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/15/biblical-counseling Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:52:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/15/biblical-counseling Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Paul Tautges

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Guest: Paul Tautges

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Dr. Paul Tautges has served Immanuel Bible Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, as pastor-teacher since 1992. He is a seminary professor and is the author of Counsel One Another: A Theology of Personal Discipleship, Comfort Those Who Grieve: Ministering God’s Grace in Times of Loss, Counsel Your Flock and Delight in the Word: Biblical Counsel for Everyday Issues. Pastor Tautges is also a biblical counselor certified with the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors and the IABC, the International Association of Biblical Counselors.

Today, churches are increasingly placing their confidence in Christian psychology as the answer to their need for the ministry of counseling.

Pastor Tautges believes that counseling is not primarily the work of the professional. It is a crucial way for the believer in Christ to demonstrate biblical love toward one another within a gospel-centered, truth-driven, and grace-dispensing church environment.

Pastor Tautges uses that basis as he presents answers to numerous questions including the following:

--Do biblical counselors recognize organic/physical reasons for mental/emotional problems?
--How should we deal with depression, bitterness and jealousy from a biblical perspective?
--What about forgiveness and reconciliation?

NOTE: This program first aired July 8, 2011.

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You can obtain a copy of Counsel One Another: A Theology of Personal Discipleship for a donation of $16 or more. Also available is Comfort Those Who Grieve: Ministering God’s Grace in Times of Loss for a donation of $12 or more. These resources are available by contacting the VCY switchboard at 1-800-729-9829 or by writing to:

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Pastor Tautges’ blog ministry can be viewed at

www.counselingoneanother.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/14/examining-current-events-in-light-of-bible-prophecy http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/14/examining-current-events-in-light-of-bible-prophecy Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/14/examining-current-events-in-light-of-bible-prophecy Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Jimmy DeYoung

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Dr. Jimmy DeYoung is a student of Bible prophecy, who studies prophecies and then looks at world events to discover how they line up with the prophetic timetable. He lived in Israel for some 20 years, with full journalist credentials, and thus was able to interview many leaders in that country. He returns to Israel regularly, and still meets with political and Jewish religious leaders to get the pulse of what is taking place, and what Israelis hope will take place.

In his message delivered at the VCY America Rally November 5, 2011, Jimmy gave an overview of the book of Revelation, and then applied it to world events in the past and the present.

Note: Orders for today’s Crosstalk program will instead receive the entire message from this rally, which lasts well over an hour.

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Jimmy Deyoung's website:
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--Humanists call on Obama to stop taxpayer-funded religious discrimination.
--Atheists get Santa Monica Nativity’s display spaces in park.
--Atheist Display: Skeleton Santa nailed to a cross.
--Taxpayers to pay $3 million to promote worldwide homosexual advocacy, Lady Gaga Concerts
--Democrat Christmas party at Planned Parenthood Faces Protests.
--Sales of new Bible help Susan G. Komen – Fund Planned Parenthood.
--Backlash for Lowe’s as ads pulled from Muslim show.

Jim Schneider discusses all these stories and more on today’s Crosstalk.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-immigration-issues http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-immigration-issues Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:55:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/12/update-on-immigration-issues Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Mark Krikorian

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Air Date: December 12, 2011

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Guest: Mark Krikorian

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Mark Krikorian is Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies. The Center for Immigration Studies is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit, research organization. Since our founding in 1985, we have pursued a single mission – providing immigration policymakers, the academic community, news media, and concerned citizens with reliable information about the social, economic, environmental, security, and fiscal consequences of legal and illegal immigration into the United States.

Immigration Issues are very much in the news today. This morning the United States Supreme Court announced they will hear arguments over Arizona’s immigration law after a lower court upheld a Justice Department challenge to void the law. Hearings will likely take place in April, 2011, with a decision coming down in June. Justice Elena Kagen has recused herself from this case due to her previous positions in the Clinton White House and as Solicitor General.

It is Mark’s opinion that the Arizona law, far from contradicting the federal immigration laws, seeks to enforce it in areas that federal authorities have chosen to ignore.

Also discussed are the positions of the Obama administration and the various Republican presidential hopefuls on immigration.

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www.cis.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/09/what-is-truth http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/09/what-is-truth Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:46:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/09/what-is-truth Crosstalk Home

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The “Fast and Furious” gun running investigation continues to make news. The latest focal point has been the House Judiciary Committee hearing, a hearing that featured numerous questions being asked of Attorney General Eric Holder.

Vic played audio cuts from the hearing that includes questions from Representative James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin, Congressman Trent Franks of Arizona, along with Mr. Holder himself who comes up with an interesting definition for the word, “lie”. When you hear the answers given by Mr. Holder, one can only ask, “What is truth?'

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/08/america-is-burning http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/08/america-is-burning Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:44:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/08/america-is-burning Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Rabbi Abba Leiter

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Guest: Rabbi Abba Leiter

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The first quarter hour of this edition of Crosstalk had Rabbi Abba Leiter reflecting upon the rapidly deteriorating spiritual and cultural condition of the United States and the very real possibility of judgment from God.

A good example of what Rabbi Leiter was referring to came to light earlier this week when Crosstalk discussed the Presidential Memorandum to promote LGBT special rights around the globe. Secretary of State Clinton is on a crusade to advance these special rights. On Tuesday she told the United Nations in Geneva that “religious beliefs” are “…standing in the way of protecting human rights of LGBT people”

In addition, just recently the U.S. Senate passed the Defense Authorization Bill. One of the provisions of the bill, is a repeal of Article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It banned acts such as sodomy and bestiality and any person found guilty was punished with court-martial.

The Senate passed this Bill on a 93-7 vote. (The 7 who voted against this were Senators Coburn, Harkin, Lee, Merkley, Paul, Sanders & Wyden. Every Senator besides these 7 voted in favor of it).

From here the program features audio clips including President Obama’s response to the repeal via his Press Secretary Jay Carney, as well as responses from PETA, Senator John McCain, Lindsey Graham and thoughts on LGBT rights from Senator Hillary Clinton.


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White House – Where does the President stand on the repeal of bestiality?
(202) 456-1111
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Sen. John McCain - (202) 224-2235

Sen. Lindsey Graham – (202) 224-5972

Senate Switchboard – (202) 224-3121

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/07/scripture-memory-bible-bee http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/07/scripture-memory-bible-bee Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:53:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/07/scripture-memory-bible-bee Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Kari and Kris Erickson

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Guest: Kari and Kris Erickson

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November 16th through the 19th was the dates for the National Bible Bee Competition held in Nashville. It’s the desire of the organizers of Bible Bee to encourage parents as they disciple their children through in-depth study of the Word of God, Scripture memorization and prayer.

This year’s competition was Kari Erickson’s 3rd attempt which required 3-6 hours per day of work in order to memorize 1,100 Bible verses. The hard work paid off as she is the 2011 national Bible Bee champion and winner of $100,000.

Find out from Kari and her mother Kris how this impacted the atmosphere in the Erickson home, how it affected the discipleship of the Erickson children, how it affected Kari’s relationship with the Lord, how you can motivate your children to memorize Scripture verses, the response by the secular media and more.


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www.biblebee.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/06/macys-fires-employee-for-protecting-womens-dressing-rooms-from-cross-dresser http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/06/macys-fires-employee-for-protecting-womens-dressing-rooms-from-cross-dresser Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:40:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/06/macys-fires-employee-for-protecting-womens-dressing-rooms-from-cross-dresser Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Mat Staver

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Guest: Mat Staver

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Mat Staver is the Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel.

This Crosstalk looked at the details surrounding a Macy’s employee in San Antonio, Texas, who was fired because she wouldn’t set aside her religious beliefs by allowing a transgender man to continue trying on clothing in the women’s fitting room.

Vic and Mat also discussed this morning’s release of a White House Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Persons. In essence our government is supporting a worldwide push for advancing LGBT issues.

More Information:

Macy’s Corporate Marketing—(212)-494-3000
Macy’s Corporate Services—(513) 579-7000 (Cincinnati, OH) & (212) 494-3000 (New York, NY)
Credit & Customer Services—(513) 398-5221
Consumer complaints—1-800-264-0069

Liberty Counsel
www.lc.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/05/wheres-the-real-birth-certificate http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/05/wheres-the-real-birth-certificate Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:03:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/05/wheres-the-real-birth-certificate Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Jerome Corsi

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Guest: Jerome Corsi

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Dr. Jerome Corsi is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and the Senior Managing Director in the Financial Services Group at Gilford Securities as well as a senior staff writer for WND.com He has written the book, “Where’s the Real Birth Certificate?”.

Last Spring President Obama announced he was finally releasing his birth certificate after two-and-a-half years of battling court cases and ridiculing requests to prove his eligibility. He said it was “time to get serious and move on”. Dr. Corsi, however, is not accepting this answer.

Dr. Corsi begins by noting that in 1961 there were no electronic birth certificates. Secondly, he explains how through the use of computer programs such as Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator it can be shown that the document that President Obama released in April is a composite document comprised of discreet layers.

How does President Obama’s Muslim/Indonesian boyhood past factor into this? Were President Obama’s credentials ever vetted? The eligibility issue has made its way up to a conference of the U.S. Supreme Court a couple of times so why haven’t they decided to take up this issue? If President Obama isn’t eligible to serve as president, what would the ramifications be? Dr. Corsi looks at these questions and more as Crosstalk takes another look at this vital topic.

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To obtain a copy of “Where’s the Real Birth Certificate?” by Jerome Corsi, go to www.wnd.com.

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This Crosstalk was a news update program. Below are just some of the stories that were mentioned:

--Someone found out that the new Apple iPhone doesn’t have an “app” for abortion clinics.
--Over a dozen New Jersey nurses file a lawsuit against a hospital that has been pressuring them to assist in abortions.
--President Obama to implement the Affordable Care Act in 2014 but he must first win election in 2012.
--Democrats in Houston to throw a “holiday” party at Planned Parenthood.
--On Thursday evening the Senate voted 93-7 to approve a Defense Authorization Bill that includes a provision that not only repeals the military law on sodomy, it also repeals the ban on bestiality.
--A U.K. report indicates that today’s younger generation will trade in their cash, checks and credit cards for mobile digital wallets by 2016. In essence, they will be Britain’s first cashless generation.
--House committee discusses military same-sex ceremonies.
--County places obese, eight year old Cleveland Heights, Ohio, area boy in foster care after his mother is accused of not doing enough about his weight.
--2 Texas abortion clinics and the disposal company known as Stericycle, receive over $80,000 in fines for the illegal dumping of the remains of aborted babies.
--Secular companies take over Christian publishers.
--A judge allows a suit challenging the same-sex marriage law in New York.
--Illinois Supreme Court to decide on a law that requires parental notification for abortions for minors.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/01/gossip http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/01/gossip Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:44:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/12/01/gossip Crosstalk Home

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The Bible contains 161 references to the tongue. One thing that can flow from the tongue is a six letter word that can destroy people, marriages, churches and other organizations. It’s called, gossip.

Why are pastors sometimes afraid to preach on this subject? Could it be that it’s because they themselves are far too guilty of committing this sin? When you reflect on your own involvement in Bible studies or discussions of spiritual concerns for others, have these sessions been little more than “cover” for the opportunity to gossip?

On the flip side, discussion about others doesn’t always constitute gossip. Find out the difference by joining Vic as he looks at this topic through the 54 page booklet called, "Gossip" by Pastor Kelly Sensenig.

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The booklet entitled, "Gossip" by Pastor Kelly Sensenig is available as follows:

1 copy is available for a donation of $4
3 copies are available for a donation of $10
5 copies are available for a donation of $15
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/30/physicians-go-to-d-c-to-overturn-obamacare http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/30/physicians-go-to-d-c-to-overturn-obamacare Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:48:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/30/physicians-go-to-d-c-to-overturn-obamacare Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Dr. Paul Vanek

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Guest: Dr. Paul Vanek

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Dr. Vanek is a board certified general and plastic/reconstructive surgeon.

It’s estimated that 40 million new uninsured individuals would enter the medical system under Obamacare. It’s also estimated that 16 million of these would be illegal aliens. Also consider that we have a medical system that has many physicians near retirement age who believe that it might be better to just retire early rather than continue to practice amid onerous regulations. Combine these two factors and you can see that if Obamacare passes, we will end up with a shortage of doctors.

This is just one problem within our healthcare system that had a growing number of physicians foregoing the large lobbying groups and personally heading to Washington D.C. to do their best to overturn ObamaCare. One group of doctors was headed up by Dr. Paul Vanek and Jeff Ziegler who sought to work every angle possible in order to save our medical system. At the time of this broadcast, Dr. Vanek had just returned from his inaugural Washington D.C. trip in which he and his medical colleagues visited a number of congressional and senate offices in a mission known as “Operation Whitecoat”.

Find out what an expert inside the medical community had to say about our healthcare system and the Obamacare solution when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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To contact your congressman regarding Obamacare call 202-225-3121.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/29/agenda-21-update http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/29/agenda-21-update Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:01:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/29/agenda-21-update Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Tom DeWeese

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Guest: Tom DeWeese

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Tom DeWeese is the President of the American Policy Center.

As reported on Crosstalk on October 7th, Tom explained how Agenda 21 is a process that was first introduced at the “Earth Summit” in 1992 and sponsored by the United Nations. The idea is to transform everyone’s way of life through policy control over the way we use water, land and energy. Sustainable development proponents believe in this system because they believe the earth is highly overpopulated.

On that broadcast, Tom also described Agenda 21 as a “soft law” policy and not a treaty that must be ratified by the U.S. Senate. It’s a suggestion, which means that once a nation agrees to implement Agenda 21 programs, it will do it through its own legislative process.

In 1992, President George H.W. Bush signed the U.S. to Agenda 21. A year later, President Clinton signed an executive order to create the President’s Council on Sustainable Development in order to make Agenda 21 American law.

In this update to the October program, Tom describes some eye-opening, Agenda 21 related ideas such as: rainwater runoff taxes; the banning of flush toilets and septic tanks; “benefit corporations” that get favored treatment for agreeing with Agenda 21 policies; a White House rural council and more.

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To obtain a copy of the DeWeese Report go to www.deweesereport.com.

For more information on Agenda 21 go to www.americanpolicy.org.

To save the 100 watt incandescent light bulb, call your congressman at 202-225-3121.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/28/defense-authorization-bill http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/28/defense-authorization-bill Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:53:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/28/defense-authorization-bill Crosstalk Home

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Jim began with breaking news that long-time Massachusetts representative and open homosexual Barney Frank will not be seeking re-election.

It was also noted that Donald Berwick, the rationing advocate that President Obama nominated to head the U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs, has quit his post and will step down December 2nd.

The U.S. Senate has reconvened and on their agenda is discussion regarding the Defense Authorization Bill (S-1867), a bill that provides money and equipment for our troops. Part of this effort is to attach S-598 to the Defense Authorization Bill. Called the Respect for Marriage Act, S-598 would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (D.O.M.A.) and thereby go against the 30 states that already have public policy goals to recognize marriage as only between one man and one woman.

Also discussed:

--Amendment #1056 (the Wicker Amendment) would protect chaplains from having to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies against the dictates of their conscience.

--Amendment #1120 (the Shaheen Amendment) would make taxpayer dollars available to pay for abortions for military women in cases of rape and incest.

--Another amendment seeks to direct American military resources, not at an enemy, but at American and other civilians far from any battlefield, including in the United States.

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To contact your senators regarding the Defense Authorization Bill, call 202-224-3121

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/25/the-loser http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/25/the-loser Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:09:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/25/the-loser Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Jack Franklin

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Guest: Jack Franklin

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This Crosstalk features the amazing testimony of the life of Jack Franklin who is now the pastor of Lazy River Bible Church of North Port, Florida.

Growing up as the youngest member of his family on a farm south of Chicago, Jack always felt like a loser. Finding comfort in food, he became obese. This condition led to drug abuse which was the open door to drug addiction later in life.

At age 12 he learned how to play guitar, an activity that garnered him some acceptance with others, but that acceptance was tied to his willingness to smoke marijuana.

After college he obtained a recording contract and began making records but with the success came a new level of addiction. He began “mainlining” speed, morphine and demoral, a habit that interfered with his performances, brought about rejection, a return of the feelings of being a “loser”, as well as thoughts of suicide.

After surviving a brush with death in the mountains of Colorado, Jack was at the brink of giving up on life, however, God had other plans. In his desperation and grief, he was reunited with an old friend who acted as the hands and feet of Christ when it mattered most.

You’ll gain a fresh perspective on God’s grace, forgiveness, mercy and the power of sanctification in our lives when you review this inspiring edition of Crosstalk.

Note: This program originally aired August 11, 2011.

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Jack Franklin phone numbers
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jjfranklin55@msn.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/24/the-real-story-behind-thanksgiving http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/24/the-real-story-behind-thanksgiving Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:47:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/24/the-real-story-behind-thanksgiving Crosstalk Home

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Guest: William Federer

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Guest: William Federer

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William (or "Bill") Federer is is an American historian and writer, having authored a number of books specializing in the history of America and of the world, as they have been impacted by the Bible and by Jesus Christ. His best known publication is America's God and Country- Encyclopedia of Quotations.He is also the founder of Amerisearch, Inc., which produces a daily radio commentary describing historical events for each day, called "American Minute".

In this message, given at a VCY America Rally in November, 2006, Bill Federer provides a new perpsective on the American holiday of Thanksgiving. He starts with the Roman Empire and continues to the present, showing how and why the Pilgrims came to this continent, and laying the foundation for being thankful despite extremely difficult times.

Those ordering today's Crosstalk on CD will actually receive the entire rally message which is well over an hour long

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/23/thanksgiving-call-in http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/23/thanksgiving-call-in Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:27:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/23/thanksgiving-call-in Crosstalk Home

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Vic began with news that Butterball, the popular provider of Thanksgiving turkeys, is slaughtering turkeys according to Islamic “halal” standards and blessing the birds in the name of Allah.

The remainder of the program featured listeners giving thanks for many blessings in their lives including our God who never changes, family, friends, parents, jobs, Crosstalk, church, and so much more.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/22/super-committee-fails http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/22/super-committee-fails Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:18:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/22/super-committee-fails Crosstalk Home

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Jim began this edition of Crosstalk with word that S.598, which carries the deceptive title, Respect for Marriage Act (An attempt to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act or D.O.M.A.), could be voted on by the Senate before Thanksgiving or immediately after the holiday. It could be offered as an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill. Jim encouraged listeners to call their senators in regard to this pending legislation at 202-224-3121.

Jim noted that as of broadcast time, the U.S. debt was over 15 trillion dollars. This means the debt per citizen in the U.S. is 48,090 dollars. In response, Washington legislators formed a “super” committee to see what could be done in regard to a debt and deficit reduction plan that would cut 1.2 trillion from the budget. They have admittedly failed and now the blame game has started across party lines.

In light of our current deficit amount and the fact that our highest tax rate is at 35% of income, it’s certainly a travesty when our leaders can’t agree to cut 1.2 trillion from the budget over the next ten years. Everyone from the legislative participants to the unions have weighed in on this and so did Crosstalk listeners. Get the details when you join Jim Schneider for this critical broadcast that looks at the state of the American economy.

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www.usdebtclock.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/21/cyber-pearl-harbors http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/21/cyber-pearl-harbors Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:54:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/21/cyber-pearl-harbors Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Bennet Kelley

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Guest: Bennet Kelley

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Bennet Kelley is founder of the Internet Law Center and has been described by an affiliate publication as “one of the top ten qualified attorneys in internet law.” He is Co-Chair of the California Bar Cyberspace Committee and has played a leading role in shaping internet law and policy having testified and lobbied on internet issues in Washington and Sacramento and leading the effort to develop a cyberspace primer for incoming state lawmakers.

Bennet Kelley notes that major sections of the U.S. government have been penetrated by the Russians and the Chinese including intelligence and defense agencies, along with many corporate institutions. Vic listed a few victims of cyber attack penetration such as the defense contractor Lockheed Martin, as well as monetary targets such as the International Monetary Fund, NASDAQ and Citibank.

Although an attack of the magnitude that could truly be labeled, a “cyber Pearl Harbor” has yet to occur, attacks are up 40% in the past year. Who is launching these attacks and is President Obama doing anything about it? What is the potential harm that could be done to America? Find out when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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www.ic3.gov

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/18/keystone-pipeline-and-environmental-issues http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/18/keystone-pipeline-and-environmental-issues Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:04:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/18/keystone-pipeline-and-environmental-issues Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Dr. E. Calvin Beisner

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Guest: Dr. E. Calvin Beisner

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Dr. E. Calvin Beisner is a spokesman for the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. He is also an author and speaker on the application of the Biblical worldview to economics, government and environmental policy.

This Crosstalk looks at a key energy topic that could have great economic advantages for the U.S. The 7 billion dollar Keystone XL Transcontinental Pipeline Project is a pipeline that would bring oil out of the oil sands of Alberta, Canada, to U.S refineries in Illinois and Texas. The problem is that the State Department is holding up this effort which could mean that this oil will instead be sold to China and India, a process that would actually increase the risk of an environmental accident. Dr. Beisner describes the risk/benefit factors to help amplify the illogical nature of the opposition to extension of this pipeline.

Jim and Dr. Beisner also discuss the use of ethanol, the EPA’s mercury restrictions, the Solyndra debacle and more.

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To comment on the Keystone Pipeline contact Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or the White House at the numbers listed below.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
202-647-5291

White House
202-456-1111
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www.cornwallalliance.org
www.resistingthegreendragon.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/17/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/17/news-round-up Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:11:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/17/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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The following is just a portion of the stories Jim presented for listener comment on this information packed edition of Crosstalk:

--Occupy Wall Street protestors march on New York Stock Exchange today.
--Occupy San Francisco protestor attacks police officer with razor.
--Maxine Waters of California sympathizes with “Occupy” protestors.
--America’s debt now listed at 15 trillion dollars.
--Tax attorneys sound alarm that the I.R.S. will squeeze everything they can.
--Former Solicitor General Elena Kagan appears to have been a participating attorney in preparing the Obama administration’s legal defense for Obamacare, therefore she should step down from a hearing that would determine the legal legitimacy of this health care plan.
--The Obama administration is found to have broken the law in its use of 18 million dollars in taxpayer funds to provide funding for a group pushing legalized abortion in Kenya.
--Obama eligibility hearing to be held tomorrow in New Hampshire.
--The U.S. House passes a concealed weapons permit bill.
--Chelsea Clinton to go to work for NBC News.
--Surface-to-air missiles will be deployed to protect the 2012 Olympics.
--Hillary Clinton announces that the Obama administration will be working with the U.N. to pass a new small arms treaty.
--The U.S. could be shut out of the Suez Canal if the Muslim Brotherhood takes over the government in Egypt.
--Beatings and solitary confinement are being used to pressure Iranian Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani to recant his faith in Christ.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/16/where-is-america-headed http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/16/where-is-america-headed Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:20:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/16/where-is-america-headed Crosstalk Home

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Can you imagine a group of individuals attempting to block bridges and subways in New York City? This isn’t fiction as Vic presents the details from a WorldNetDaily article alleging that the anti-capitalist “Occupy Wall Street” movement is planning to unleash massive chaos and gridlock in New York City tomorrow (11/17).

Who are the supporters, sponsors and sympathizers of the “occupy” movement? Just a portion of the list includes President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, the Black Panthers, Socialist Party U.S.A., Communist Party U.S.A., Council on American Islamic Relations (C.A.I.R.), Nancy Pelosi, Hugo Chavez and the Marxist Student Union.

Vic follows this up with three audio cuts. One is from Alan West of Florida, an African-American congressman who comments on the destruction of America; President Obama who enhanced the details regarding his relationship with a teacher to make a point about job legislation; and audio regarding the Pigford Scam, a lawsuit that began as an apparently legitimate claim of discrimination but became used as a backdrop for fraud.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/15/scotus-accepts-obamacare-challenge http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/15/scotus-accepts-obamacare-challenge Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:23:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/15/scotus-accepts-obamacare-challenge Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Mat Staver

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Mat Staver is the Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel.

Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments involving the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare”.

A number of challenges to Obamacare have been working through the courts. Join Vic as he has Mat explain which case the Supreme Court accepted and will argue in 2012; what will happen if the Supreme Court strikes down portions such as the individual mandate; what will happen to the idea of limited government should Obamacare pass and much more.

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Liberty Counsel
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www.libertyanswers.com
1-800-671-1776

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/14/it%e2%80%99s-a-matter-of-life http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/14/it%e2%80%99s-a-matter-of-life Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:06:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/14/it%e2%80%99s-a-matter-of-life Crosstalk Home

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Jim highlighted a number of recent news stories that show the direction our society is headed regarding life issues. Among them:

--Obamacare, which includes abortion funding and promotion, will now be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court in the current session/

--Two more former employees of a Philadelphia abortion clinic known as the “House of Horrors” have pleaded “guilty” to murder charges and other crimes.

--A Kansas judge has thrown out 23 felony charges and 26 misdemeanor charges against Planned Parenthood because state authorities destroyed the necessary documentation which had been gathered in a previous investigation

--In Wales, the government is considering allowing hospitals to remove organs from patients—even living patients—without the consent or knowledge of their familes, under the policy of “presumed consent” designed to increase the number of organ donors.

--The Christian Medical Association warns against a potential vote in congress which would increase the likelihood of “presumed consent” in the United States

--Two Michigan abortion clinics have been closed pending an investigation into the discovery of the bodies of babies, and body parts, in clinic dumpsters.

--Moves by states to declare that “personhood” begins at conception is described by abortion advocates as “extreme” and “radical”.

--Obama defends taxpayer funding of the Planned Parenthood abortion business.

--NARAL says Obama will win re-election in 2012 if he will only support abortion more.

--A Florida abortion clinic advertises a discount coupon for abortions performed on Sundays.

Listeners then commented on these stories, and told how pro-life issues will influence their votes in the future.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/12/best-of-the-week-november-12-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/12/best-of-the-week-november-12-2011 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:10:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/12/best-of-the-week-november-12-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Qasim Rashind (Kah-sum Ruh-sheed) is a vocal human rights activist and advocate of what is called “moderate Islam in America”. He is the Executive Editor of The Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business and has co-authored or co-edited two books, Towards a Greater Jihad and By the Dawn’s Early Light. He has been featured in local and national news media including NBC and NPR.

Vic reviewed some of the Shariah teachings of Rashind and showed how they are deceptive and confusing when compared with those activities that Islam typically promotes.

There were also a number of stories that Vic presented for listener comment. Some of them included:

--Microphones catch President Obama and French President Sarcozy making derogatory comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

--An “Occupy” protestor “throws a fit” at a McDonald’s restaurant when he can’t obtain free food.

--President Obama’s agriculture department announces it will impose a 15 cent charge on all fresh Christmas trees.

--Iran preparing terrorist groups to retaliate in case Israel strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites.

--The Obama administration announced its objection to adding President Roosevelt’s D-Day prayer to the WWII memorial in Washington.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/11/honoring-veterans http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/11/honoring-veterans Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:56:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/11/honoring-veterans Crosstalk Home

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After presenting the history behind Veterans Day (Originally Armistice Day), Jim opened the phone lines to give Crosstalk listeners from across America the opportunity to express words of honor for our cherished military veterans.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/10/girl-scouts-goes-transgendered http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/10/girl-scouts-goes-transgendered Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:55:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/10/girl-scouts-goes-transgendered Crosstalk Home

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Vic opened this edition of Crosstalk with the latest news regarding S.598, The Respect for Marriage Act, an act that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The Senate Judiciary Committee has passed S.598 but now it must pass the full Senate.

Beginning today, November 10th, the Girls Scouts is holding its 52nd Annual Convention in Houston. It’s the kickoff to the 100-year anniversary on March 12, 2012, and everyone who has ever been a member has been invited to join the celebration. However, some are not very enthusiastic as this anniversary approaches because of left-wing ideas that have crept in to the organization including the acceptance of lesbianism, the general lack of moral absolutes and the policy whereby the recognition of God is now “optional”.

Vic presents a number of questions that expose some of the specific changes in the organization and provides information that you can use to make your voice heard on this topic.

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To state your views regarding the deceptive Respect for Marriage Act, call the numbers listed below.


Capitol Switchboard
202-224-3121
202-225-3121

Senate Judiciary Committee - Majority Office (202) 224-7703
Senate Judiciary Committee - Minority Office (202) 224-5225

Senate Judiciary Members:
Democrats:
Patrick Leahy (Vermont) - 202-224-4242
Herb Kohl (Wisconsin) - 202-224-5653
Dianne Feinstein (California) - 202-224-3841
Chuck Schumer (New York) - 202-224-6542
Dick Durbin (Illinois) - 202-224-2152
Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island) - 202-224-2921
Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota) - 202-224-5641
Al Franken (Minnesota) - 202-224-5641
Christopher Coons (Delaware) - 202-224-5042
Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut) - 202-224-2823

Republicans:
Chuck Grassley (Iowa) - 202-224-3744
Orrin Hatch (Utah) - 202-224-5251
Jon Kyl (Arizona) - 202-224-4521
Jeff Sessions (Alabama) - 202-224-4124
Lindsey Graham (South Carolina) - 202-224-5972
John Cornyn (Texas) - 202-224-2934
Michael Lee (Utah) - 202-224-5444
Tom Coburn (Oklahoma) - 202-224-5754
To comment on the Girl Scouts in view of their annual convention as covered by the Houston Chronicle, call the numbers listed below.

Houston Chronicle Newsroom
713-362-7491

Houston Chronicle Switchboard Numbers
713-362-7171
800-735-3800
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/09/the-deception-of-shariahnews-roundup http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/09/the-deception-of-shariahnews-roundup Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:19:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/09/the-deception-of-shariahnews-roundup Crosstalk Home

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Qasim Rashid (Kah-sum Ruh-sheed) is a vocal human rights activist and advocate of what is called “moderate Islam in America”. He is the Executive Editor of The Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business and has co-authored or co-edited two books, Towards a Greater Jihad and By the Dawn’s Early Light. He has been featured in local and national news media including NBC and NPR.

Vic reviewed some of the Shariah teachings of Rashind and showed how they are deceptive and confusing when compared with those activities that Islam typically promotes.

There were also a number of stories that Vic presented for listener comment. Some of them included:

--Microphones catch President Obama and French President Sarcozy making derogatory comments about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

--An “Occupy” protestor “throws a fit” at a McDonald’s restaurant when he can’t obtain free food.

--President Obama’s agriculture department announces it will impose a 15 cent charge on all fresh Christmas trees.

--Iran preparing terrorist groups to retaliate in case Israel strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites.

--The Obama administration announced its objection to adding President Roosevelt’s D-Day prayer to the WWII memorial in Washington.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/08/another-attempt-to-decimate-doma http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/08/another-attempt-to-decimate-doma Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:48:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/08/another-attempt-to-decimate-doma Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Mario Diaz

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Air Date: November 8, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Mario Diaz

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Mario Diaz is the Policy Director for Legal Issues for Concerned Women for America.

As mentioned last Friday, The Respect for Marriage Act (S.598 in the Senate/Companion House bill H.R. 1116), a bill that if passed, would revoke the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), had its November 2nd vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed until November 10th.

This Crosstalk takes another look at this deceptive legislation and if passed, how it will affect states that already recognize marriage as only between one man and one woman, how it will affect the polygamy challenge that already exists, what you can do to make your voice heard and more.

More Information:

Capitol Switchboard
202-224-3121
202-225-3121

Senate Judiciary Committee - Majority Office (202) 224-7703
Senate Judiciary Committee - Minority Office (202) 224-5225

Senate Judiciary Members:
Democrats:
Patrick Leahy (Vermont) - 202-224-4242
Herb Kohl (Wisconsin) - 202-224-5653
Dianne Feinstein (California) - 202-224-3841
Chuck Schumer (New York) - 202-224-6542
Dick Durbin (Illinois) - 202-224-2152
Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island) - 202-224-2921
Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota) - 202-224-3244 (Corrected)
Al Franken (Minnesota) - 202-224-5641
Christopher Coons (Delaware) - 202-224-5042
Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut) - 202-224-2823

Republicans:
Chuck Grassley (Iowa) - 202-224-3744
Orrin Hatch (Utah) - 202-224-5251
Jon Kyl (Arizona) - 202-224-4521
Jeff Sessions (Alabama) - 202-224-4124
Lindsey Graham (South Carolina) - 202-224-5972
John Cornyn (Texas) - 202-224-2934
Michael Lee (Utah) - 202-224-5444
Tom Coburn (Oklahoma) - 202-224-5754

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/07/attorney-general-faces-senators http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/07/attorney-general-faces-senators Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:41:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/07/attorney-general-faces-senators Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Larry Pratt

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Larry Pratt is the executive director of Gun Owners of America.

This Crosstalk continues the discussion over “Fast and Furious”, a U.S. government gun sting program that appears to have been designed to get guns into the hands of criminals in order to find out their locations once the guns crossed the southern U.S. border.

The latest news involves Attorney General Eric Holder who, although he’s appeared before a House Committee, is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow and will face tough questions from Senator Chuck Grassley, who has been involved from the beginning in the investigation into the “Fast and Furious” operation.

According to Larry, over 35 members of the House have called for Holder’s resignation but where does the White House stand on this issue? Find out the answer to that question and others when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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Capitol Switchboard
202-224-3121
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Judiciary Majority Office (Democrat Leadership)
202-224-7703

Judiciary Minority Office (Republican Leadership)
202-224-5225

Gun Owners of America
1-888-886GUNS
www.gunowners.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/05/best-of-the-week-november-5th-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/05/best-of-the-week-november-5th-2011 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/05/best-of-the-week-november-5th-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: November 3, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ed Decker

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ed Decker

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Ed Decker, founder of Saints Alive, was a Mormon for 20 years of his adult life. He was a member of the Melchizedek priesthood, a Temple Mormon and active in many church positions. Through a crisis in his life, Ed met the real Jesus and his life was changed forever. An active author, speaker and evangelist, Ed has brought the light of Biblical truth to uncountable thousands of those lost in spiritual darkness. Today, the work of Saints Alive Ministries has expanded worldwide and includes ministry to other groups such as the Masonic Lodge.

Vic began by playing an audio clip from mega-church pastor, Joel Osteen. Osteen’s comments from last Monday, October 24th, were in response to a reporter’s questions where he said he believes Mormons are Christians, but does not know whether Mormonism is the “purest form of Christianity”.

Ed Decker has issued a response in a formal letter to Pastor Osteen, a letter that is available to you and a portion of which you’ll hear on this edition of Crosstalk.

More Information:

To obtain a copy of Ed Decker’s letter to Pastor Joel Osteen, go to www.saintsalive.com.

To obtain a special chapter article on the Mormon plan for America and the rise of Mitt Romney, e-mail Ed Decker at ed@saintsalive.com.

To obtain an updated copy of Ed Decker’s book, The God Makers, send a donation of $17 or more to:

Crosstalk
3434 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI. 53208
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/04/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/04/news-round-up Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:06:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/04/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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Vic cleared the newswire, bringing Crosstalk listeners up to date regarding news that the secular media often ignores. Below is a list of some of the stories that were presented.

--Planned Parenthood joined a coalition of Florida left-wing groups to protest pro-life Republican governor Rick Scott and to show support for the Occupy Wall Street movement.
--Men’s Warehouse stands with Occupy Wall Street movement.
--Obama advisor urges Occupy Wall Street movement to begin using militant resistance.
--A.C.O.R.N. fires staff and shreds documents after a news network alleges that they are involved in the Occupy Wall Street movement.
--The Dutch Medical Association seeks to expand the practice of euthanasia in the Netherlands to include more people in the area of unbearable and lasting suffering.
--Judge halts plans that would have forced nurses at a New Jersey hospital to assist in abortions.
--The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee chose to put off a vote on S-598, the Respect for Marriage Act that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/03/former-mormon-responds-to-joel-osteen http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/03/former-mormon-responds-to-joel-osteen Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:44:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/03/former-mormon-responds-to-joel-osteen Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: November 3, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ed Decker

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Air Date: November 3, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ed Decker

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Ed Decker, founder of Saints Alive, was a Mormon for 20 years of his adult life. He was a member of the Melchizedek priesthood, a Temple Mormon and active in many church positions. Through a crisis in his life, Ed met the real Jesus and his life was changed forever. An active author, speaker and evangelist, Ed has brought the light of Biblical truth to uncountable thousands of those lost in spiritual darkness. Today, the work of Saints Alive Ministries has expanded worldwide and includes ministry to other groups such as the Masonic Lodge.

Vic began by playing an audio clip from mega-church pastor, Joel Osteen. Osteen’s comments from last Monday, October 24th, were in response to a reporter’s questions where he said he believes Mormons are Christians, but does not know whether Mormonism is the “purest form of Christianity”.

Ed Decker has issued a response in a formal letter to Pastor Osteen, a letter that is available to you and a portion of which you’ll hear on this edition of Crosstalk.

More Information:

To obtain a copy of Ed Decker’s letter to Pastor Joel Osteen, go to www.saintsalive.com.

To obtain a special chapter article on the Mormon plan for America and the rise of Mitt Romney, e-mail Ed Decker at ed@saintsalive.com.

To obtain an updated copy of Ed Decker’s book, The God Makers, send a donation of $17 or more to:

Crosstalk
3434 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI. 53208
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/02/cdc-recommends-controversial-hpv-vaccine-for-boys http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/02/cdc-recommends-controversial-hpv-vaccine-for-boys Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:13:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/02/cdc-recommends-controversial-hpv-vaccine-for-boys Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Barbera Loe Fisher

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Guest: Barbera Loe Fisher

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Barbara Loe Fisher is the President and Co-Founder of the National Vaccine Information Center.

Jim Schneider noted that according to a Freedom of Information Act request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the group Judicial Watch, 26 new deaths related to the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine called Gardasil were reported between September 1st of 2010 and September 15th of 2011.

According to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control about vaccinating 11 and 12 year old boys with Gardasil, the panel is also advising that this process begin with boys as young as 9 years old.

Barbara has concerns about the study that was used to develop a universal use recommendation as well as the fact that HPV is normally cleared within 2 years of infection by more than 90% of people who get it. Only a small number of individuals go on to have a chronic infection.

In the end, the idea of mandating Gardasil vaccines appears to undercut an abstinence message because young people may think if they get the vaccine, they won’t get any sexually transmitted diseases. This is a dangerous conclusion because the Gardasil vaccine only protects against 4 different strains of HPV.

More Information:

National Vaccine Information Center
www.nvic.org

www.medalerts.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/01/presidential-rule-by-executive-order http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/01/presidential-rule-by-executive-order Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/11/01/presidential-rule-by-executive-order Crosstalk Home

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Robert Romano is the Senior Editor of Americans for Limited Government

According to Robert, the Constitution doesn’t mention executive orders but admits they should be fine provided the action being taken is to help execute or enforce a law that already exists. As he also noted, these orders only become problematic when they exceed congressional intent.

Has President Obama been abusing executive orders to circumvent Congress and therefore get his way? What can the average citizen do to stop presidential rule by executive order? If things go unchecked, where will this lead us? These questions and others are answered when you review this critical edition of Crosstalk.

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www.getliberty.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/31/doma-under-attack http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/31/doma-under-attack Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:12:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/31/doma-under-attack Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

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Host: Jim Schneider

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Traditional one-man, one-woman marriage is unconstitutional? It’s a threat to national security? These are some of the descriptions you’ll hear as Jim reviews news stories that describe the intensity of the attack on traditional marriage and where this battle is really heading.

Getting particular attention is S.598, The Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that if passed, would revoke the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). A vote on this act will take place on Thursday, November 2nd by the Senate Judiciary Committee and with the contact information below, you can let your voice impact this critical vote.

More Information:

Senate Judiciary Committee - Majority Office (202) 224-7703
Senate Judiciary Committee - Minority Office (202) 224-5225

Senate Judiciary Members:
Democrats:
Patrick Leahy (Vermont) - 202-224-4242
Herb Kohl (Wisconsin) - 202-224-5653
Dianne Feinstein (California) - 202-224-3841
Chuck Schumer (New York) - 202-224-6542
Dick Durbin (Illinois) - 202-224-2152
Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island) - 202-224-2921
Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota) - 202-224-3244
Al Franken (Minnesota) - 202-224-5641
Christopher Coons (Delaware) - 202-224-5042
Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut) - 202-224-2823

Republicans:
Chuck Grassley (Iowa) - 202-224-3744
Orrin Hatch (Utah) - 202-224-5251
Jon Kyl (Arizona) - 202-224-4521
Jeff Sessions (Alabama) - 202-224-4124
Lindsey Graham (South Carolina) - 202-224-5972
John Cornyn (Texas) - 202-224-2934
Michael Lee (Utah) - 202-224-5444
Tom Coburn (Oklahoma) - 202-224-5754

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/29/best-of-the-week-october-29-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/29/best-of-the-week-october-29-2011 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:57:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/29/best-of-the-week-october-29-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: October 24, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Ted Shoebat

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Ted Shoebat

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Ted is the son of past Crosstalk guest Walid Shoebat, the former Muslim terrorist and P.L.O. member. He is the author of In Satan’s Footsteps and co-author of For God or for Tyranny.

Don’t miss this Crosstalk as Ted outlines the personalities and forces that are combining to support unrest and protest around the world. One of these is the protest movement known as “Occupy Wall Street”; a movement that you’ll discover is much more than a protest against Wall Street wealth.

Some important questions answered by Ted include:

Why are Muslims linking arms with leftist groups and organizations as it pertains to the “Occupy Wall Street” protests?

Is there a correlation between what’s been called the “Arab Spring” protests and the “Occupy Wall Street” movement?

Has President Obama noted his solidarity with the “Occupy Wall Street” protests as well as the Libyan revolution; the same revolution that resulted in the deaths of many Coptic Christians?

Are Middle Eastern nations revolting not for democracy but instead to become building blocks for a larger Islamic nation?

More Information:

To obtain a copy of For God or for Tyranny go to www.tedshoebat.com or call the VCY Bookstore at 1-888-722-4829.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/28/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/28/news-round-up Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:42:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/28/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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Jim Schneider led this fast-paced program that featured headlines of interest to Crosstalk listeners. Here are the stories that were covered in just the first quarter hour alone:

--The U.S. Forest Service in Montana denies a lease extension for a WWII memorial statue of Jesus that’s been maintained by the Knights of Columbus.
--Islamist militant extremists behead a 17 year old Somali Christian near Mogadishu.
--The Justice Department forces a middle-American school district to pay a Muslim teacher $75,000 and implement a sensitivity training course throughout the district after administrators refused to allow the teacher to take 3 weeks off for a trip to Mecca in 2008.
--A Florida appeals court clears the way for a judge to use Islamic law in a lawsuit involving a local mosque.
--In South Africa a teenage girl is in a coma after she and a friend were doused with gasoline in an apparent satanic ritual.
--The Supreme Court will take a first look at the lawsuits challenging Obamacare next month.
--The Obama administration will allow California to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from Medi-Cal.
--Family members are barred from visiting a dying loved one when it’s discovered they don’t have the proper HIPAA password.
--The State Department has purchased more than $70,000 worth of books written by President Obama.
--An atheist group is trying to stop student led prayers that invoke the name of Jesus before high school football games in an Alabama school district.
--Two former employees of late term abortionist Kermit Gosnell have plead guilty to third degree murder for their parts in the deaths of an abortion patient and a baby born alive during a failed, late term abortion.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/27/obama-32-month-report-card http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/27/obama-32-month-report-card Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:54:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/27/obama-32-month-report-card Crosstalk Home

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This Crosstalk looks at President Obama’s 32-month “report card” as researched by author Rich Carroll. Here are just a few of the facts that were presented:

On the day Obama was inaugurated, a gallon of gasoline was, on average, $1.79 per gallon. Today it’s $3.59. That’s a 100.6% increase.

Since he took office, the number of food stamp recipients has risen from 31, 983,716 to 43,200,878, a 35.1% jump.

Long term unemployment rose 146.2% during the same 32 month period from 2,600,000 to 6,400,000.

Vic read numerous other facts from this “report card” and then opened the phone lines to let Crosstalk listeners provide their input.

Download a .pdf file of the complete "Report Card"

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/26/how-shall-we-feed-them http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/26/how-shall-we-feed-them Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:49:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/26/how-shall-we-feed-them Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Marty Girardier

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Air Date: October 26, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Marty Girardier

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Ever wonder how the church feeds those who need food? Do most churches in America even have this kind of benevolence ministry? If you’ve ever considered these kinds of questions, perhaps the Lord is leading you to begin just such a ministry.

This Crosstalk can help you answer that call as Vic presents Marty Girardier, author of the book, How Shall We Feed Them. Marty explains the biblical basis for the title of the book, how to develop a self-sustaining food pantry plan, how recipients obtain food under her plan and more.

More Information:

www.pantryofpraise.com

To obtain a copy of How Shall We Feed Them go to:
www.amazon.com
www.lifeway.com
www.cbd.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/25/fruits-of-the-arab-spring http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/25/fruits-of-the-arab-spring Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:25:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/25/fruits-of-the-arab-spring Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: David Rubin

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Guest: David Rubin

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David Rubin is the former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, and the Founder of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund. He is also the author of the book, Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama.

Recent uprisings in the Middle East have been labeled the “Arab Spring”. This program looks at the aftermath and where these nations plan to go from here. Is there a future plan for democracy in these nations that respects what some would consider universal human rights or are these uprisings about implementing the intolerance of Islamic Shariah law?

Should the latter take place, we’ll need to see who controls the resulting Islamic tsunami. Will it be the Sunnis who are mainly the Muslim Brotherhood and Saudi Arabia or the Shiites of Iran and Lebanon?

David also comments on the pending vote in the United Nations involving the formation of a Palestinian state, a Nashville conference on Islam that was cancelled due to pressure that came against the hotel that was to host the event and much more.

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www.islamictsunami.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/24/islam-occupying-orlando http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/24/islam-occupying-orlando Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:16:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/24/islam-occupying-orlando Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Ted Shoebat

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Guest: Ted Shoebat

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Ted is the son of past Crosstalk guest Walid Shoebat, the former Muslim terrorist and P.L.O. member. He is the author of In Satan’s Footsteps and co-author of For God or for Tyranny.

Don’t miss this Crosstalk as Ted outlines the personalities and forces that are combining to support unrest and protest around the world. One of these is the protest movement known as “Occupy Wall Street”; a movement that you’ll discover is much more than a protest against Wall Street wealth.

Some important questions answered by Ted include:

Why are Muslims linking arms with leftist groups and organizations as it pertains to the “Occupy Wall Street” protests?

Is there a correlation between what’s been called the “Arab Spring” protests and the “Occupy Wall Street” movement?

Has President Obama noted his solidarity with the “Occupy Wall Street” protests as well as the Libyan revolution; the same revolution that resulted in the deaths of many Coptic Christians?

Are Middle Eastern nations revolting not for democracy but instead to become building blocks for a larger Islamic nation?

More Information:

To obtain a copy of For God or for Tyranny go to www.tedshoebat.com or call the VCY Bookstore at 1-888-722-4829.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/22/best-of-the-week-october-23-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/22/best-of-the-week-october-23-2011 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:55:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/22/best-of-the-week-october-23-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: October 22, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ed Decker

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Air Date: October 22, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ed Decker

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Ed Decker is the founder and director of Saints Alive. Ed was a Mormon for 20 years of his adult life. He was a member of the Melchizedek priesthood, a Temple Mormon and active in many church positions. Through a crisis in his life, Ed met the real Jesus and his life was changed forever.

The topic of Mormonism has been thrust into the public debate again as two of those contending for the Presidential nomination are Mormons. Also, great controversy erupted recently when a pastor fell under national media scrutiny for describing Mormonism as a cult.

This Crosstalk covers several aspects of the Mormon religion that set it apart from historic Christianity. You’ll begin to understand why the theocratic goals, oaths, and Christology of Mormon theology are troubling in respect to the idea of political leadership in the United States.

This Crosstalk also presents an offer for a book that was released in 1997 but has great pertinence today. The God Makers is a shocking expose of what the Mormon Church really believes along with its hidden, worldwide agenda.

More Information:

To obtain a copy of Ed Decker’s book, The God Makers for a donation of $17 or more, call 1-800-729-9829.

Saints Alive website
www.saintsalive.com

To obtain a special chapter article on the Mormon plan for America and the rise of Mitt Romney, e-mail Ed Decker at:

ed@saintsalive.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/21/testimony-from-darkness-to-light http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/21/testimony-from-darkness-to-light Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:56:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/21/testimony-from-darkness-to-light Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Mike Gendron

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Air Date: October 21, 2011

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Guest: Mike Gendron

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Mike Gendron is the Founder and Director of Proclaiming the Gospel Ministry.

Mike was born into a devout Roman Catholic family where he was taught early on that the Catholic Church is the one true church. He went on to teach high school Catholic doctrine but eventually he would realize that the zeal he had for his religion wasn’t based upon biblical knowledge.

The journey toward that realization began one morning when he was reading in the Dallas Morning News that a man was coming to town to give a 3 day seminar discussing the evidence for the Christian faith. The man that was giving the conference was Christian apologist, Josh McDowell.

Mike left the conference knowing he had to read the Bible, something that is discouraged in the Catholic religion as Catholics are told it’s too complex, therefore answers must come from the priests.

Mike’s study of the Bible made him realize that God’s plan of salvation is diametrically opposed to the Catholic plan. What did Mike do next? How did the things taught to Mike in Catholicism differ from what he was learning from Scripture?

Join Mike as he presents the answers to these questions and also shares his passion to not only reach Catholics with the truth but to also equip the saints to reach out to them as well.

More Information:

Proclaiming the Gospel Ministry
www.pro-gospel.org

For a free copy of a 16 panel fold-out brochure called: Roman Catholicism: Scripture vs. Tradition, contact Proclaiming the Gospel Ministry via the Internet address listed above or call 972-495-0485. Just tell the operator that you heard the offer on VCY America’s Crosstalk program.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/20/voter-fraud http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/20/voter-fraud Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:44:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/20/voter-fraud Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Dan McGrath

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Guest: Dan McGrath

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Dan McGrath is the Executive Director of Minnesota Majority.

Dan explained that our republic can’t function properly if people don’t believe in the process. So as more and more voter fraud is exposed, it threatens to undermine our entire system of government and way of life.

Minnesota leads the nation in the number of voter fraud convictions so Dan is certainly in the thick of things as it pertains to this issue. Specifically, Minnesota has obtained 113 convictions for ineligible voters that participated in the 2008 elections and that number is continuing to rise. He estimated that there were over 2,000 people that voted while ineligible in Minnesota.

Does Minnesota’s situation represent just how bad voter fraud is throughout our nation? What means of fraud were utilized in the Minnesota cases? What is a provisional ballot? Is totally electronic voting better than the use of paper ballots with optical scanners? These questions and more are answered as Jim and Dan uncover what’s behind the increasing problem of voter fraud.

More Information:

www.minnesotamajority.org

www.electionintegritywatch.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/19/mormonism-is-it-a-cult http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/19/mormonism-is-it-a-cult Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:16:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/19/mormonism-is-it-a-cult Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ed Decker

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Air Date: October 19, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ed Decker

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Ed Decker is the founder and director of Saints Alive. Ed was a Mormon for 20 years of his adult life. He was a member of the Melchizedek priesthood, a Temple Mormon and active in many church positions. Through a crisis in his life, Ed met the real Jesus and his life was changed forever.

The topic of Mormonism has been thrust into the public debate again as two of those contending for the Presidential nomination are Mormons. Also, great controversy erupted recently when a pastor fell under national media scrutiny for describing Mormonism as a cult.

This Crosstalk covers several aspects of the Mormon religion that set it apart from historic Christianity. You’ll begin to understand why the theocratic goals, oaths, and Christology of Mormon theology are troubling in respect to the idea of political leadership in the United States.

This Crosstalk also presents an offer for a book that was released in 1997 but has great pertinence today. The God Makers is a shocking expose of what the Mormon Church really believes along with its hidden, worldwide agenda.

More Information:

To obtain a copy of Ed Decker’s book, The God Makers for a donation of $17 or more, call 1-800-729-9829.

Saints Alive website
www.saintsalive.com
To obtain a special chapter article on the Mormon plan for America and the rise of Mitt Romney, e-mail Ed Decker at:

ed@saintsalive.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/18/open-forum http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/18/open-forum Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:04:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/18/open-forum Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

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Air Date: October 18, 2011

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Vic “sandwiched” two important news stories within this opinion program where he let listeners get on their “soap boxes” and lead the discussion. The topics listeners brought up included: The presidential candidates, Mormonism, heading toward socialism, taking Christ out of the military, a solution to corporate corruption, and more.

The two topics that Vic covered at the halfway point of the program included:

--A Virginia company has been awarded a $524,927 contract from the FBI to record as much radio talk and news programming as they can find on the Internet.

--The second news item dealt with the Veterans Administration who earlier this summer was accused of censoring the mention of God at funerals for veterans and was either requiring families to submit prayer for approval to the government or not allowing families to have the option of prayer at all. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, who had been sued by several veterans groups, has agreed to settle a lawsuit over these allegations of religious censorship, at Houston National Cemetery.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/17/gay-domestic-terrorism-attack http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/17/gay-domestic-terrorism-attack Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:19:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/17/gay-domestic-terrorism-attack Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Peter LaBarbera

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Air Date: October 17, 2011

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Guest: Peter LaBarbera

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Peter LaBarbera is the President of Americans for Truth.

On this edition of Crosstalk, Peter LaBarbera reported about homosexual activists that threw a brick through a window at the Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights, IL.

According to a note attached to the brick, this terrorism/hate crime was initiated in order to protest the appearance of pro-family activist, Scott Lively, who was honored at an Americans for Truth banquet being held at the school.

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Information/Contact:

To communicate your thoughts regarding this incident, contact law enforcement officials at the numbers below.

Arlington Heights Police Department
847-368-5300—Chief Gerald Mourning
847-368-5413—Kenneth Galinski—Commander, Criminal Investigations
Bureau
847-368-5346—Richard Niedrich—Captain, CIB & Community Services
Division
847-368-5307—Tom Seleski—Sergeant, Community Services Bureau

Chicago Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.).
312-421-6700

www.americansfortruth.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/15/best-of-the-week-october-15-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/15/best-of-the-week-october-15-2011 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:08:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/15/best-of-the-week-october-15-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: October 15, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Gary Kah

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Air Date: October 15, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Gary Kah

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Gary Kah was a specialist for Europe and Middle East trade for the State of Indiana. Today he leads a ministry known as Hope for the World headquartered in Indiana.

Gary shared his perspective on world events, noting the fact that an unprecedented 11 separate 1 billion dollar plus mega-disasters have happened in recent months, shattering all previous records.

He highlighted the earthquake in August centered near Richmond, Virginia, which put attention on Washington, D.C. In addition to the damage sustained by the Washington Monument, the National Cathedral, sometimes referred to as the nation’s church, sustained significant damage. When an effort could finally be made to repair the damage, tropical storm Lee came and overturned the crane. That caused the interfaith service that was planned to commemorate 9-11 to be suspended. Interestingly, the crane was upended in the form of a cross.

Gary also discussed the following:

--The dividing of the nation of Israel and what the actual policy is of the U.S. in this endeavor.

--Who’s behind the “Occupy Wall Street” movement and where it’s headed. If it gets large enough, could it cause the implementation of martial law that would halt or postpone the 2012 presidential election?

Seeing all these warning signs, what does this mean for us and how should we respond as Christians? Find out when you review this critical edition of Crosstalk.

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www.garykah.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/14/friday-news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/14/friday-news-round-up Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:53:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/14/friday-news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: October 14, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

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Vic built on yesterday’s program by presenting more interesting news stories for listener response.

--The Los Angeles Times reported the Thursday conviction of 3 U.S. Muslims in a homegrown terrorism case.
--Medicaid is reported to be paying for late-term abortions via your tax dollars.
--Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri apparently no longer a Barack Obama fan.
--Jim Wallis of Sojourners accepted $325,000 from pro-abortion atheist and billionaire, George Soros.
--The Supreme Court allows Louisiana natural marriage case to stand.
--40 Days for Life vigil volunteers help save 3 babies from death by abortion.
--American mosques preaching jihad in possible violation of I.R.S. guidelines.
--Obama’s two daughters listed as senior staff on a list for a trip to South Africa.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/13/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/13/news-round-up Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:47:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/13/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

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Air Date: October 13, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

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Vic opened the phone lines to let listeners comment on the following news stories:

--Iranian Supreme Court orders retrial for Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani who refused to renounce his Christian faith.
--According to the U.S. State Department, there’s not a single Christian Church left in Afghanistan.
--Orrin Hatch of Utah said that a regulation under Obamacare would require religious employers to provide their workers with abortifacients.
--Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney supports partnership agreements for same-sex couples.
--As part of its 2012 Diversity Visa Program, the U.S. State Department is considering some applicants from countries deemed state sponsors of terrorism.
--Attorney General Eric Holder still in “hot water” over “Fast and Furious” investigation.
--The sister-in-law of John Podesta (President Obama’s White House Transition Director) served as the lobbyist for a wind power firm that was recently awarded a 135.8 million dollar loan guarantee from the Department of Energy.
--Government officials in Scandinavia have been holding 9 year old Dominic Yohansson in state foster care for over 24 months. He is the son of home-schooling parents.
--Wisconsin judge declares that Americans don’t have the right to choose their own food.

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To contact the Swedish Embassy on behalf of 9 year old Dominic Yohansson call: 202-467-2600

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/12/are-we-listening http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/12/are-we-listening Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:22:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/12/are-we-listening Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: October 12, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Gary Kah

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Air Date: October 12, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Gary Kah

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Gary Kah was a specialist for Europe and Middle East trade for the State of Indiana. Today he leads a ministry known as Hope for the World headquartered in Indiana.

Gary shared his perspective on world events, noting the fact that an unprecedented 11 separate 1 billion dollar plus mega-disasters have happened in recent months, shattering all previous records.

He highlighted the earthquake in August centered near Richmond, Virginia, which put attention on Washington, D.C. In addition to the damage sustained by the Washington Monument, the National Cathedral, sometimes referred to as the nation’s church, sustained significant damage. When an effort could finally be made to repair the damage, tropical storm Lee came and overturned the crane. That caused the interfaith service that was planned to commemorate 9-11 to be suspended. Interestingly, the crane was upended in the form of a cross.

Gary also discussed the following:

--The dividing of the nation of Israel and what the actual policy is of the U.S. in this endeavor.

--Who’s behind the “Occupy Wall Street” movement and where it’s headed. If it gets large enough, could it cause the implementation of martial law that would halt or postpone the 2012 presidential election?

Seeing all these warning signs, what does this mean for us and how should we respond as Christians? Find out when you review this critical edition of Crosstalk.

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www.garykah.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/11/egyptian-christians-in-peril http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/11/egyptian-christians-in-peril Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:15:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/11/egyptian-christians-in-peril Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Air Date: October 11, 2011

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Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Usama Dakdok was born in Egypt. At age 11 he became a Christian. Although raised in a Christian home, he grew up in a government school in Egypt. Through the years in school he learned about Islam. In college he studied Islamic law. In 1992 he came to America where he found many Muslims in America and began a ministry, The Straight Way of Grace Ministry to reach out to Muslim people with the power of the Gospel through Jesus Christ.

As the Muslim Brotherhood gains power in Egypt, Usama reported that Christians are under great persecution. This came to head recently when Christians attempted to stage a peaceful protest in Cairo due in part to the destruction by Muslim military and police personnel of a legal Christian church in Aswan. The protestors were asking for the removal of the mayor of Aswan who filed fraudulent paperwork stating that the church was built without a license. No one pressed any charges for this act.

At least 40 Christians were killed by Muslim military and police during the Cairo protest, along with some who were literally crushed by tanks and whose bodies were disposed of in the Nile River.

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Contacts to express your concern about American response to the treatment of Christians in Egypt:

Secretary of State--Hillary Clinton--(202) 647-5291
Secretary’s Chief of Staff--Cheryl Mills--(202) 647-5548
Deputy Secretary of State--William Burns--(202) 647-8636
Asst. Sec. Democracy, Human Rights & Labor--Michael Posner--(202) 647-1337
Dept. of State--Egypt Office--(202) 647-4680

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/10/fast-and-furious-investigation http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/10/fast-and-furious-investigation Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:06:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/10/fast-and-furious-investigation Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: October 10, 2011

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Guest: Alan Gottlieb

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Air Date: October 10, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Alan Gottlieb

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Before introducing his guest, Jim opened this edition of Crosstalk with two interesting news stories:

--Legislation has been introduced (The Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2011--HR-3071) that will allow President Obama to keep his personal and presidential documents secret.

--Jim Wallis, Founder of Sojourners, has implied that the “Occupy Wall Street” movement stands with Jesus.

Alan Gottlieb is the Executive Vice President of the Second Amendment Foundation.

Operation Fast and Furious was a government “sting” operation run out of the Phoenix, Arizona, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms office. This operation is alleged to have allowed weapons to “walk” into Mexico with the idea that they would lead authorities to Mexican drug cartels. Alan believes that Attorney General Eric Holder perjured himself when speaking about this operation on May 3 before the House Judiciary Committee. Some people are therefore calling for his resignation.

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Congressman Darrell Issa of California
202-225-3906

Second Amendment Foundation website:
www.saf.org

www.keepandbeararms.com

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Air Date: October 7, 2011

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Host: Tom DeWeese

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Host: Tom DeWeese

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Tom DeWeese is the president of the American Policy Center.

Imagine an energy tax based upon how much you drive your car. Imagine a “smart meter” on your home that communicates with appliances in order to track and control your home energy usage.

These are aspects of life we may end up having to live with if we allow legislators and local officials to abide by Agenda 21. According to Tom, Agenda 21 is a process that was first introduced at the “Earth Summit” in 1992 and sponsored by the United Nations. The idea is to transform everyone’s way of life through policy control over the way we use water, land and energy. Sustainable development proponents believe in this system because they believe the earth is highly overpopulated.

Tom described Agenda 21 as a “soft law” policy and not a treaty that must be ratified by the U.S. Senate. It’s a suggestion, which means that once a nation agrees to implement Agenda 21 programs, it will do it through its own legislative process.

In 1992, President George H.W. Bush signed the U.S. to Agenda 21. A year later, President Clinton signed an executive order to create the President’s Council on Sustainable Development in order to make Agenda 21 American law.

So when you hear phrases like “Wildlands Project”, “smart growth”, “social equity”, “economic prosperity” and “ecological integrity”, don’t be fooled. Find out why when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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www.americanpolicy.org

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Host: Tom DeWeese

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Host: Tom DeWeese

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Tom DeWeese is the president of the American Policy Center.

Imagine an energy tax based upon how much you drive your car. Imagine a “smart meter” on your home that communicates with appliances in order to track and control your home energy usage.

These are aspects of life we may end up having to live with if we allow legislators and local officials to abide by Agenda 21. According to Tom, Agenda 21 is a process that was first introduced at the “Earth Summit” in 1992 and sponsored by the United Nations. The idea is to transform everyone’s way of life through policy control over the way we use water, land and energy. Sustainable development proponents believe in this system because they believe the earth is highly overpopulated.

Tom described Agenda 21 as a “soft law” policy and not a treaty that must be ratified by the U.S. Senate. It’s a suggestion, which means that once a nation agrees to implement Agenda 21 programs, it will do it through its own legislative process.

In 1992, President George H.W. Bush signed the U.S. to Agenda 21. A year later, President Clinton signed an executive order to create the President’s Council on Sustainable Development in order to make Agenda 21 American law.

So when you hear phrases like “Wildlands Project”, “smart growth”, “social equity”, “economic prosperity” and “ecological integrity”, don’t be fooled. Find out why when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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Air Date: October 6, 2011

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Jim Schneider cleared the news desk once again and the stories below are just several that he brought to the attention of Crosstalk listeners:

--Jim presented an update on Yousef Nadarkhani, the Iranian pastor who has been under threat of death for refusing to renounce his Christian faith.
--An 8th grade Christian student in Pakistan has been charged with blasphemy because she spelled the name of Mohammed incorrectly.
--Protests against Wall Street financial giants and America’s wealthy continue.
--Left wing activist and former Obama administration official Van Jones says his “Save the American Dream” movement along with the Wall Street protest movement will eclipse the Tea Party in 2012.
--2,000 chaplains come forth to say “no” to same-sex ceremonies.
--The newly appointed chief of President Obama’s Social Innovation and Civic Participation Council is a member of a globalist organization.
--Grassroots advocacy group delivers 1.6 million petition signatures asking legislators to repeal Obamacare.
--Sarah Palin makes it official that she will not be running for president in 2012.
--The battle over removing federal taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood is back in Congress.
--A petition opposing California’s sex education bill, SB-48, still needs the minimum number of signature at www.stopsb48.com.
--“We the People” website, https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions, allows people to petition Washington. The site requires 5,000 signatures in order for your petition to count. The site is rife with petitions based upon liberal beliefs.

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To add your signature to the bill opposing SB-48 in California:

www.stopsb48.com

To participate in--or start--a petition at "We the People" website:

https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/05/a-nation-in-crisis http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/05/a-nation-in-crisis Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:11:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/05/a-nation-in-crisis Crosstalk Home

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Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Larry Bates

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Air Date: October 5, 2011

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Larry Bates

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Dr. Larry Bates was an economist for many years, an advisor to governments and business leaders, a teacher, and is currently the CEO of IRN/USA Radio News. He has authored several books, including the one that is the basis for this message called, A Nation in Crisis: The Meltdown of Money, Government and Religion. This Crosstalk featured Dr. Bates as he spoke at a VCY America Rally in September, 2011

Taking a look at money, government, the media, as well as our religious institutions, Dr. Bates briefly explained how these elements operate in America today as opposed to how they should operate from a biblical perspective. He explained how viewing these things biblically, along with getting involved and praying to God for wisdom, can help strengthen America once again.

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NOTE: Orders for today's Crosstalk program will receive a CD of the entire 69-minute message from the September, 2011 VCY Rally.

The Rally may also be ordered directly on CD for a gift of $6.00, or on DVE for a donation of $20.00 in several ways:

Write:
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/04/the-gop-contenders-for-president-christie%e2%80%99s-announcement http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/04/the-gop-contenders-for-president-christie%e2%80%99s-announcement Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:59:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/10/04/the-gop-contenders-for-president-christie%e2%80%99s-announcement Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: October 4, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Joseph Farah

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Air Date: October 4, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Joseph Farah

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Although Governor Chris Christie has come out and said he won’t be running, Joseph Farah rightly questions the governor’s popularity up to now as a voter favorite that should enter the presidential race on the Republican ticket. For example, for all of his tough talk on topics like labor unions, what has he really done? Farah noted that he vetoed continued funding for Planned Parenthood in New Jersey, but that’s about it.

Farah also discusses Christie’s views on immigration, the Second Amendment, and nationalized health care.

From here the conversation moves to other Republican candidates and topics including:

--Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry, with special emphasis on the Gardasil controversy.

--Herman Cain and what’s caused his upsurge in the polls.

--Ron Paul and what Farah calls his libertarian “mixed bag” worldview.

--What happened at the Supreme Court in the Obama citizenship eligibility case brought up by Alan Keyes.

--His thoughts on Mitt Romney and more…

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World Net Daily
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Air Date: October 3, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

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Founded in 1980, the Human Rights Campaign (H.R.C.) claims to be the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.

The H.R.C. held their 15th annual campaign dinner on October 1st. Called, “Celebration and Inspiration” this elegant dinner featured a speech from President Obama, a speech that is the focus of this edition of Crosstalk.

Jim also reported news from Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt of the Pray In Jesus Name Project indicating that the Pentagon issued new regulations on Friday forcing all military chaplains to facilitate homosexual wedding ceremonies in military chapels in some states or face disciplinary action.

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Air Date: September 28, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ray Comfort

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Air Date: September 28, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ray Comfort

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This Crosstalk looks at the latest Ray Comfort evangelism effort. Ray is the producer of a new video dealing with the subject of abortion called, “180”. This video shows how a simple question can cause even the most strident abortion supporter to reconsider their position and make a 180 degree turn in their thinking.

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To watch the video “180”, go to
www.180movie.com
or you can obtain a DVD copy for $1.00 by calling 1-800-437-1893.

Living Waters Publications
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Host: Jim Schneider

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These are just a few of the many news stories Jim made listeners aware of on this Friday edition of Crosstalk.

--Iranian Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani (Crosstalk 09-29-2011) is told he must renounce his Christian faith due to his Islamic heritage. He refuses, therefore he continues to be under threat of death under Iranian law. (The list of people to contact about this situation is duplicated below)

--Atheists are making a concerted effort to thwart the efforts of evangelist Ray Comfort to expose the holocaust of abortion via his latest video effort called, “180”
(Crosstalk 09-28-2011).

--Presidential candidate Herbert Cain says that if president he would prosecute the Council on American-Islamic Relations and other Islamic groups in the U.S. that have been linked to the Palestinian terrorist group, Hamas, and its parent, the Muslim Brotherhood.

--The Obama administration told the Palestinian Authority that it can’t significantly help advance a Palestinian state until after the 2012 presidential elections.

--Mike Huckabee is considering entering the election race.

--Iran begins mass production of cruise missiles for their navy.

--Census Bureau admits artificially inflating the number of same sex households.

--With the toppling of “Don’t ask, don’t tell”, the gay rights movement now seeks to end the military’s ban on transgender individuals.

--National Institutes of Health reports that 3 more human embryonic stem cell lines have been approved for taxpayer funding bringing the total to 135.

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Here is the list of calls to make to intercede for Iranian Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who is facing a death sentence for refusing to recant his faith and refusing to convert to Islam.

U.S. Dept of State
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-5291
Secretary’s Chief of Staff Cheryl Mills (202) 647-5548
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns (202) 647-8636
Undersecretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman (202) 647-2471
Undersecretary for Democracy
& Global Affairs Maria Otero (202) 647-1189
Assistant Sec. Democracy, Human
Rights & Labor Michael Posner (202) 647-1337
Dept. of State Iran Office (202) 647-2520
Ambassador at Large for
International Religious Freedom Susan Johnson Cooke (202) 647-0798

White House
Switchboard (202) 456-1414
Comment Line (202) 456-1111

Congress
Contact your U.S. Representative (202) 225-3121 house.gov
Contact your two U.S. Senators (202) 224-3121 senate.gov
House Speaker John Boehner (202) 225-0600
House Majority Leader – Eric Cantor (202) 225-2815
House Minority Leader – Nancy Pelosi (202) 225-4965
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (202) 224-3542
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (202) 224-2541

Media Contacts – Requesting they cover the story
ABC (818) 460-7477
CBS (212) 975-4321
NBC (212) 664-4444
Fox (212) 852-7111 (Note: Fox has carried the story)

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/29/iranian-christian-pastor-faces-execution http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/29/iranian-christian-pastor-faces-execution Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:09:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/29/iranian-christian-pastor-faces-execution Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 29, 2011

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Vic opened this edition of Crosstalk with news that Iranian Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani is on trial in Rasht, Iran. He refuses to renounce his faith in Christ and convert to Islam. If he continues to hold to his position, he could be executed at any time.

Due to the possibility of a swift execution, Vic stressed the importance of immediate contact with the individuals, departments and media outlets listed below.

More Information:

Here is the list of calls to make to intercede for Iranian Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who is facing a death sentence for refusing to recant his faith and refusing to convert to Islam.

U.S. Dept of State
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (202) 647-5291
Secretary’s Chief of Staff Cheryl Mills (202) 647-5548
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns (202) 647-8636
Undersecretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman (202) 647-2471
Undersecretary for Democracy
& Global Affairs Maria Otero (202) 647-1189
Assistant Sec. Democracy, Human
Rights & Labor Michael Posner (202) 647-1337
Dept. of State Iran Office (202) 647-2520
Ambassador at Large for
International Religious Freedom Susan Johnson Cooke (202) 647-0798

White House
Switchboard (202) 456-1414
Comment Line (202) 456-1111

Congress
Contact your U.S. Representative (202) 225-3121 house.gov
Contact your two U.S. Senators (202) 224-3121 senate.gov
House Speaker John Boehner (202) 225-0600
House Majority Leader – Eric Cantor (202) 225-2815
House Minority Leader – Nancy Pelosi (202) 225-4965
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (202) 224-3542
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (202) 224-2541

Media Contacts – Requesting they cover the story
ABC (818) 460-7477
CBS (212) 975-4321
NBC (212) 664-4444
Fox (212) 852-7111 (Note: Fox has carried the story)

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/28/180-film-turns-minds-on-abortion http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/28/180-film-turns-minds-on-abortion Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:52:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/28/180-film-turns-minds-on-abortion Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ray Comfort

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Ray Comfort

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This Crosstalk looks at the latest Ray Comfort evangelism effort. Ray is the producer of a new video dealing with the subject of abortion called, “180”. This video shows how a simple question can cause even the most strident abortion supporter to reconsider their position and make a 180 degree turn in their thinking.

More Information:

To watch the video “180”, go to
www.180movie.com
or you can obtain a DVD copy for $1.00 by calling 1-800-437-1893.

Living Waters Publications
www.livingwaters.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/27/christianity-under-fire http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/27/christianity-under-fire Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:44:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/27/christianity-under-fire Crosstalk Home

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Vic Eliason presented details on the following stories that highlight the fact that Christianity continues to be “under fire”.

--In England, police pounce on a Christian café for showing Bible verses on a TV screen.

--Vanderbilt University places 4 Christian student groups on provisional status after a school review finds them to be in non-compliance with the school’s non-discrimination policy. The school insists that these groups cannot require that leaders must share Christian goals, values and beliefs.

--In Sumner County, Tennessee, football coaches are in trouble for bowing their heads during student led prayer.

--Two Illinois bed and breakfast establishments are being sued by a homosexual couple who were refused the opportunity to hold their commitment ceremony at these businesses.

--A California couple is fined by their city council for holding Bible studies and prayer meetings at their home.

--Retailers are being put on the spot over anti-gay aid.

More Information:

Nicholas Zeppos--Chancellor of Vanderbilt University
211 Kirkland Hall
Nashville, Tennessee 37240
615-322-1813
chancellor@vanderbilt.edu

Mark Bandas—Dean of Students
615-322-6400
deanofstudents@vanderbilt.edu

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/26/the-jewish-fall-feasts http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/26/the-jewish-fall-feasts Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:43:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/26/the-jewish-fall-feasts Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Jeffrey D. Miller

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Air Date: September 26, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Jeffrey D. Miller

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Jeffrey D. Miller was raised in a traditional Jewish home yet spent 24 years of his life as an atheist. Then in 1983 he had a miraculous encounter with the living God and committed his life to Yeshua, the Messiah. Today he travels the nation ministering in churches as well as messianic Jewish congregations.

Each year when you obtain a new calendar, you may notice in fine print specific Fall festivals of Jewish origin. They include:

Rosh Hashanah—The Feast of Trumpets, begins at Sundown Wednesday, September 28.
Yom Kippur—The Day of Atonement, begins at sundown on Friday, October 7.
Sukkot—The Feast of Tabernacles, begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 12.

What’s the significance of these holidays and what connection do they have with the Bible and modern Christians? Find out as Jeffrey D. Miller and Jim Schneider take a fascinating look at Jewish Fall festivals on this edition of Crosstalk.

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Website:
messianicminutes.com

email:
info@messianicminutes.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/24/best-of-the-week-september-24-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/24/best-of-the-week-september-24-2011 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:42:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/24/best-of-the-week-september-24-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 19, 2011

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Air Date: September 19, 2011

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Guest: Barbara Loe Fisher

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Barbara Loe Fisher is the President of the National Vaccine Information Center.

HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. According to Barbara, there are 40 types of this virus. About 15 of these are associated with cancers affecting both men and women.

The vaccine invented by the pharmaceutical company Merck, known as Gardasil, contains two of the 15 types of HPV associated with cancer.

Barbara explains how the clinical evidence that Merck presented to the Food and Drug Administration to prove Gardasil’s safety was insufficient in relation to the universal use recommendation. She also communicated concerns that a true placebo had not been used in the clinical trials.

Also discussed was Assembly Bill 499 in California. If signed by Governor Jerry Brown, this bill would be the first law that would allow all vaccinations, present and future, to be available for minor children without the knowledge and consent of parents.

What are the health problems associated with this vaccine? Are we overdoing vaccinations in general? How has Merck, the inventor of Gardasil, marketed this product? Get these and other vaccine related answers and become an informed health care consumer when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

More Information:

To contact California Governor Jerry Brown and state your views regarding Assembly Bill 499 call 916-445-2841.

To sign up for the National Vaccine Information Center’s advocacy portal go to
www.nvic.org

To order today's Crosstalk, call 1-800-729-9829 M-F 8am-5pm Central

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/23/birther-case-headed-for-scotus http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/23/birther-case-headed-for-scotus Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:47:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/23/birther-case-headed-for-scotus Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 23, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Gary Kreep

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Air Date: September 23, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Gary Kreep

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Gary Kreep is the president of the United States Justice Foundation a nationwide, non-profit, conservative legal action foundation.

The case regarding Barack Obama’s eligibility to be president (Keyes vs. Bowen) is set to go before the U.S. Supreme Court this Monday when they will be meeting in conference to determine whether they will be accepting it as a court. 4 justices are needed to agree to it.

Is there historical court precedent backing those who doubt Barack Obama’s eligibility to be president? Is the long-form birth certificate that President Obama has put forth merely a series of computer images? What will happen to all the directives and legislation that President Obama has signed if he’s found to be ineligible? These and other questions are answered as Jim and Gary analyze the facts on this edition of Crosstalk.

More Information

United States Justice Foundation
www.usjf.net

Gary’s e-mail:
usjf@usjf.net

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/22/update-on-islam http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/22/update-on-islam Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:22:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/22/update-on-islam Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 22, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Air Date: September 22, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Vic kicks off this edition of Crosstalk with news that Facebook, Google and other major social media sites are now actively censoring certain Christian viewpoints and content.

Two other stories mentioned by Vic include:

--Oklahoma’s Department of Public Safety is being sued over the state’s requirement that driver’s license applicants submit to biometric digital photographs that are stored and shared without the applicant’s knowledge. No exceptions for religious belief are allowed.

--Leading scientists are requesting a ban on creationism in schools.

The remainder of the program featured Egyptian-American Usama Dakdok, an authority on Islam who hosts the program Revealing the Truth about Islam at 12:30pm Central Time each weekday on the VCY America Radio Network. Vic and Usama began their discussion by talking about a story that reports how authorities are working with Southwest Airlines due to vandalism executed in the form of what appears to be Arabic markings on U.S. passenger jets.

From there the discussion moved to the deceived/deceiver split within the Muslim population, why speaking the truth to Muslims is the most biblically loving thing we can do, and then Usama took phone calls from numerous Crosstalk listeners.

More Information

www.thestraightway.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/21/missionary-outreach http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/21/missionary-outreach Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:49:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/21/missionary-outreach Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 21, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guests: Ted and Rachel MacKinney

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Air Date: September 21, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guests: Ted and Rachel MacKinney

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This Crosstalk looks at missionary outreach through the experiences of Dr. Ted and Rachel MacKinney.

Ted begins by describing his personal testimony and then mentions the doors that God opened simply because of their obedience to commit to missionary work.

The discussion eventually moves to their actual involvement as missionaries to the people of Nepal while raising a family, a commitment that also involved bringing needed health care to the people, even during times of conflict.

Hear how being health care providers gave them witness and authority with the people of the community and how that opened doors to present the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.

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Dr. Ted and Rachael
tmackinney@yahoo.com

To help the MacKinney’s with their efforts in Nepal write to:

TEAM
Box 969
Wheaton, Illinois 60187

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/20/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/20/news-round-up Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:37:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/20/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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The following are just a sample of the news stories that Jim Schneider brought to the attention of Crosstalk listeners.

--Homosexuals celebrate the end of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
--The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund believes that in spite of the victory over “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” transgender service members still must serve in silence in the military.
--Homosexual activists want PayPal to cut off the accounts of pro-family Christian organizations that oppose the homosexual political agenda.
--News Corporation owned by Rupert Murdock is preparing to publish a magazine dedicated to homosexual marriage.
--North Carolina voters to decide a marriage amendment on the May ballot.
--Britain’s coalition government is looking at legalizing same-sex marriage by the year 2015.
--Michigan representatives have passed two bills preventing public employees from receiving employee benefits for domestic partners.
--Jury awards West Palm Beach parents 4.5 million dollars because the parents claim if they had known about the child’s disabilities, they would have aborted the baby.
--New data on New York City abortion statistics show an abortion ratio that’s almost twice the national average.
--David Weprin blames President Obama for his election loss in New York

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/19/hpv-vaccinations-what-the-public-needs-to-know http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/19/hpv-vaccinations-what-the-public-needs-to-know Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:15:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/19/hpv-vaccinations-what-the-public-needs-to-know Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 19, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Barbara Loe Fisher

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Air Date: September 19, 2011

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Guest: Barbara Loe Fisher

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Barbara Loe Fisher is the President of the National Vaccine Information Center.

HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. According to Barbara, there are 40 types of this virus. About 15 of these are associated with cancers affecting both men and women.

The vaccine invented by the pharmaceutical company Merck, known as Gardasil, contains two of the 15 types of HPV associated with cancer.

Barbara explains how the clinical evidence that Merck presented to the Food and Drug Administration to prove Gardasil’s safety was insufficient in relation to the universal use recommendation. She also communicated concerns that a true placebo had not been used in the clinical trials.

Also discussed was Assembly Bill 499 in California. If signed by Governor Jerry Brown, this bill would be the first law that would allow all vaccinations, present and future, to be available for minor children without the knowledge and consent of parents.

What are the health problems associated with this vaccine? Are we overdoing vaccinations in general? How has Merck, the inventor of Gardasil, marketed this product? Get these and other vaccine related answers and become an informed health care consumer when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

More Information:

To contact California Governor Jerry Brown and state your views regarding Assembly Bill 499 call 916-445-2841.

To sign up for the National Vaccine Information Center’s advocacy portal go to
www.nvic.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/17/best-of-the-week-september-17-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/17/best-of-the-week-september-17-2011 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:11:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/17/best-of-the-week-september-17-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 14, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Hal Lindsey

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Air Date: September 14, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Hal Lindsey

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Hal Lindsey is perhaps best known for his ground-breaking 1970 book, The Late, Great Planet Earth. He followed that success with 20 more bestsellers that have reached millions of readers worldwide on the subject of biblical end-time prophecy and how it is playing out in the headlines of today’s modern world. His latest book is, The Everlasting Hatred: The Roots of Jihad.

Join Hal Lindsey as he takes listeners to the roots of animosity within the Muslim faith. It starts with two biblical half-brothers, Isaac and Ishmael. He explains how the Bible shows us that the enmity between these two and their ancestors would be so great, all the nations of the world will eventually be dragged into this “family feud” through a conflict over Israel.

This Crosstalk continues by looking at the religion of Islam and how it is a codification of Muslim hatred; the Palestinian factor; why Islamic fundamentalists hate the U.S.; the ultimate goal of Islam; and more.

More Information:

The book, The Everlasting Hatred: The Roots of Jihad, is available for a limited time from the VCY Bookstore at 20% off the regular price.

To obtain this special price you can go online to
www.vcy.com
or you can call the VCY Bookstore at 1-888-722-4829.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/16/homosexualizing-the-military http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/16/homosexualizing-the-military Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:28:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/16/homosexualizing-the-military Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 16, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Gordon Klingenschmitt

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Air Date: September 16, 2011

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Guest: Gordon Klingenschmitt

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Gordon Klingenschmitt is a former Navy Chaplain who has been at the forefront of the battle to maintain free and open Christian expression in the military.

This coming Tuesday, September 20th begins the repeal of what we know as “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”.

Today it was announced that two of the most powerful Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee, Representative Buck McKeon the chairman of the Committee and Representative Joe Wilson have contacted Department of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to “take immediate action to delay the implementation of repeal.”

If DADT passes, according to Klingenschmitt, military chaplains have a choice. They can either embrace homosexual sin or resign their commission from the military.

Find out what this means, not only for military chaplains, but for the future of the military in general and what you can do to help stop this movement of “political correctness”.

More Information:

To contact the Senate Armed Service Committee regarding the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012
call 202-224-3871.

To contact your senator regarding homosexuals in the military:
call 202-225-3121.

www.prayinjesusname.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/15/analysis-of-gop-primary-candidates http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/15/analysis-of-gop-primary-candidates Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:33:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/15/analysis-of-gop-primary-candidates Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 15, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Bob Beauprez

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Air Date: September 15, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Bob Beauprez

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Bob Beauprez is a former dairy farmer, community banker and member of Congress.

While in Congress, Bob served on the Ways and Means, Transportation, Veterans Affairs and Small Business Committees. He was also Vice-Chairman of the Highways and Infrastructure Subcommittee and a member of the Republican Leadership Whip Team.

In 2006, he was the Republican nominee for Governor in Colorado.

Since 2007, Bob has published a monthly e-magazine called A Line of Sight, a public policy and opinion resource on current political issues. Then, in 2009, he authored his first book: A Return to Values: A Conservative Look at His Party. He is also Vice-Chairman of The John Hancock Committee for the States.

As you think about the upcoming presidential election, do you feel that a good case can be made that Republican Party has strayed from its conservative roots?

Do you feel that the Tea Party is a healthy movement and will have a large impact on the election?

Do you believe that the latest election loss by the Democrats in New York was a referendum that reflects upon President Obama and his agenda?

Jim and Bob look at the strengths and weaknesses of several GOP candidates.

More Information:

A Line of Sight magazine:
www.alineofsight.com

The John Hancock Committee for the States:
www.hancockcommittee.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/14/the-everlasting-hatred-the-roots-of-jihad http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/14/the-everlasting-hatred-the-roots-of-jihad Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:48:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/14/the-everlasting-hatred-the-roots-of-jihad Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 14, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Hal Lindsey

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Air Date: September 14, 2011

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Guest: Hal Lindsey

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Hal Lindsey is perhaps best known for his ground-breaking 1970 book, The Late, Great Planet Earth. He followed that success with 20 more bestsellers that have reached millions of readers worldwide on the subject of biblical end-time prophecy and how it is playing out in the headlines of today’s modern world. His latest book is, The Everlasting Hatred: The Roots of Jihad.

Join Hal Lindsey as he takes listeners to the roots of animosity within the Muslim faith. It starts with two biblical half-brothers, Isaac and Ishmael. He explains how the Bible shows us that the enmity between these two and their ancestors would be so great, all the nations of the world will eventually be dragged into this “family feud” through a conflict over Israel.

This Crosstalk continues by looking at the religion of Islam and how it is a codification of Muslim hatred; the Palestinian factor; why Islamic fundamentalists hate the U.S.; the ultimate goal of Islam; and more.

More Information:

The book, The Everlasting Hatred: The Roots of Jihad, is available for a limited time from the VCY Bookstore at 20% off the regular price.

To obtain this special price you can go online to
www.vcy.com
or you can call the VCY Bookstore at 1-888-722-4829.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/13/aclu-agenda-aims-to-taint-children http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/13/aclu-agenda-aims-to-taint-children Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:52:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/13/aclu-agenda-aims-to-taint-children Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Robert Knight

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Air Date: September 13, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Robert Knight

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Robert Knight is a Senior Fellow with the ACRU (American Civil Rights Union). He has held senior positions with the Heritage Foundation, Family Research Council, Concerned Women for America, Media Research Center, and Coral Ridge Ministries. He has also authored three books and hundreds of reports, papers and articles.

As school has begun around the country, there’s a new debate about whether computers in schools should be equipped with filters to protect children from information dealing with deviant behaviors/lifestyles. With the push by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups to obtain normalcy in the public eye, it should come as no surprise that the ACLU is applying pressure to schools and software developers that create Internet filters so that students have access to LGBT websites.

Find out what details Vic and Robert have on this topic along with what you can do to make a difference when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

More Information:

American Civil Rights Union
www.theacru.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/12/dealing-with-learning-disabilities http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/12/dealing-with-learning-disabilities Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:01:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/12/dealing-with-learning-disabilities Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Steven Shapiro

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Air Date: September 12, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Steven Shapiro

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Steven Shapiro is the founder and director of The Learning Connection.

20% of high school graduates are only reading at a 4th and 5th grade reading level. About 25%-30% of children have some kind of learning difficulty.

While these statistics are certainly alarming, Steven believes you can build the necessary skills needed by youngsters by helping them work on their motor skills, perception skills, auditory processing and vision processing.

Steven expands on the theme of vision processing to help listeners understand why some students are labeled as having a learning disability or deficit.

Some questions answered on this program include:

--Do iPads and television viewing play a positive or negative role in the area of learning disabilities?
--Do some schools actually like to have students with learning disabilities and deficits because of the increased funding they receive?
--What can parents do at home with their children to help alleviate learning disabilities?
--Is there a spiritual component to learning disabilities?

More Information:

www.thelearningconnection.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/10/best-of-the-week-september-10-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/10/best-of-the-week-september-10-2011 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:57:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/10/best-of-the-week-september-10-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 9, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Pamela Geller

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Air Date: September 9, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Pamela Geller

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Pamela Geller is the executive director of Stop Islamization of America as well as the Freedom Defense Initiative, and author of the book, Stop the Islamization of America: A Practical Guide to the Resistance.

Pamela believes that whether President Obama is Islamic or not, his actions show that he favors Islam over all other religions. We see this in his abandonment of Israel and the decision of the White House to forbid official 9-11 ceremonies from even mentioning who attacked the U.S. and why.

This is confusing and unusual government behavior but makes sense when you hear about members of the Muslim Brotherhood allegedly infiltrating the Department of Justice.

Do the links go deeper? What is “halal” meat? Is Muslim history being “whitewashed” in our books? Is the American Bar Association actually fighting to protect the existence of Shariah law in America? Review this broadcast and determine for yourself if there are forces attempting the Islamization of America.

More Information:

To obtain a copy of Stop the Islamization of America: A Practical Guide to the Resistance
call 1-888-722-4829
or go to www.vcy.com

Pamela Geller e-mail
pamelageller@gmail.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/09/stop-the-islamization-of-america http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/09/stop-the-islamization-of-america Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:46:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/09/stop-the-islamization-of-america Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 9, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Pamela Geller

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Guest: Pamela Geller

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Pamela Geller is the executive director of Stop Islamization of America as well as the Freedom Defense Initiative, and author of the book, Stop the Islamization of America: A Practical Guide to the Resistance.

Pamela believes that whether President Obama is Islamic or not, his actions show that he favors Islam over all other religions. We see this in his abandonment of Israel and the decision of the White House to forbid official 9-11 ceremonies from even mentioning who attacked the U.S. and why.

This is confusing and unusual government behavior but makes sense when you hear about members of the Muslim Brotherhood allegedly infiltrating the Department of Justice.

Do the links go deeper? What is “halal” meat? Is Muslim history being “whitewashed” in our books? Is the American Bar Association actually fighting to protect the existence of Shariah law in America? Review this broadcast and determine for yourself if there are forces attempting the Islamization of America.

More Information:

To obtain a copy of Stop the Islamization of America: A Practical Guide to the Resistance
call 1-888-722-4829
or go to www.vcy.com

Pamela Geller e-mail
pamelageller@gmail.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/08/big-labor-and-forced-unionism http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/08/big-labor-and-forced-unionism Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:57:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/08/big-labor-and-forced-unionism Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Mark Mix

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Guest: Mark Mix

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Mark Mix is the president of National Right to Work. National Right to Work is a non-profit organization providing free legal aid to employees whose human or civil rights have been violated by abuses of compulsory unionism.

This program looks at comments, policies and processes that are indicative of efforts to steer workers toward forced unionism. They include:

--Jimmy Hoffa’s recent stern words for the Tea Party and President Obama’s reaction to those comments.
--Boeing’s attempt to build aircraft in South Carolina, a right-to-work state.
--The card-check process of organizing workers.
--Sign posting requirements dealing with union organizing in the workplace.
--Obama appointee, Alan Krueger, and the unionizing of prisoners.
--Bargaining rights and payroll deduction under Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.

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National Right to Work
www.nrtw.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/07/abbas-threatens-israel-with-state-of-palestine-on-920 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/07/abbas-threatens-israel-with-state-of-palestine-on-920 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:47:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/07/abbas-threatens-israel-with-state-of-palestine-on-920 Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: David Rubin

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: David Rubin

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David Rubin is the former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, the author of The Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama, and founder of the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, which treats children that have been victims of terror.

This program began by discussing comments made by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas who recently communicated that he is determined to demand United Nations recognition of a Palestinian state on September 20th.

Should the U.N. declare parts of Israel as a Palestinian state, what does David believe should be Israel’s reaction? He believes that Israel must declare the Oslo Peace Agreement null and void and declare Israeli sovereignty over Samaria and Judea.

What should the U.S. reaction be? That’s where you can become involved as Vic also mentioned H.R. 297. This is a congressional resolution that would withhold U.S. funding for the U.N. if they declare a Palestinian state.

More Information:

www.shilohisraelchildren.org

To contact your congressmen regarding H.R. 297, call:
202-224-3121
202-225-3121

To obtain a copy of The Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama,

call 1-800-431-1579.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/06/a-nation-remembers-911-but-forgets-god http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/06/a-nation-remembers-911-but-forgets-god Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:33:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/06/a-nation-remembers-911-but-forgets-god Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

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Host: Vic Eliason

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On this edition of Crosstalk, Vic referenced an article written by Robert Knight that mentioned individuals who are so against biblical expression they can rightly be labeled as “theophobes”.

One example of this appears to be New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg who has decided that clergy and prayer will be excluded from the upcoming 10th anniversary ceremony honoring those who died in the 9-11 tragedy.

After Vic presented the details surrounding the controversy, Crosstalk listeners responded with their views.

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To state your views to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, call:

212-NEW-YORK
212-639-9675

Also mentioned on the program is the book, As America Has Done To Israel, which points out a number of "coincidences" where the United States took a stand harmful to Israel, followed closely by some natural disaster in this country. This book is available from Crosstalk for a donation of $17. To order:

Write:

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/06/trial-by-fire http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/06/trial-by-fire Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:46:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/06/trial-by-fire Crosstalk Home

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Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell

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Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell

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On 9/11/2001, Lt. Col. Brian Birdwell was at the Pentagon working at his desk, when American Airlines Flight 77 collided into the Pentagon just a few feet away from his 2nd story office. Burns consumed 2/3 of his body, and most of those were 3rd degree burns.

After years of surgery and skin grafts, Lt. Col. Birdwell was on his way to recovery. on this program, originating with his appearance at a VCY America Rally in March, 2005, he tells his story. He explains how God spared his life and prepared him and his wife for a new direction in ministry.

NOTE: Orders for this Crosstalk program will actually receive the entire message presented at that rally.

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When you order a cassette or CD copy of this Crosstalk for a donation of $6, you'll receive the entire rally speech. This speech is also available on DVD for a donation of $20 or more. To obtain the Brian Birdwell "Trial by Fire" Rally on CD or DVD:

Crosstalk
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/06/best-of-the-week-september-3-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/06/best-of-the-week-september-3-2011 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:43:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/06/best-of-the-week-september-3-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: August 31, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Larry Pratt

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Air Date: August 31, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Larry Pratt

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Larry Pratt is the President of Gun Owners of America.

When the federal government tracks something like fruits or vegetables, you assume they are doing so to protect the public safety. However, if you were to find out that the government is tracking guns, guns that are outside our borders, would you feel the same way?

Larry alleges that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) knowingly placed guns into the hands of people who walked them over our southern border with the supposed intention of following the guns up the criminal chain so that the ATF could find out who’s involved in the cartels.

Was this activity by the ATF really done for law enforcement purposes? You decide when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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Gun Owners of America
www.gunowners.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/02/demolishing-supposed-bible-contradictions http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/02/demolishing-supposed-bible-contradictions Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:28:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/02/demolishing-supposed-bible-contradictions Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: September 2, 2011

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Guest: Roger Patterson

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Air Date: September 2, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Roger Patterson

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Have you ever had a skeptic of the Christian faith confidently present an alleged Bible contradiction leaving you wondering whether their objection was accurate or perhaps just a canard?

To help Christians discern fact from fiction in such situations, Crosstalk presented this first of a two part series that looks at this subject through the book, Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions: Exploring Forty Alleged Contradictions by Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis.

This Crosstalk has Jim Schneider interviewing Roger Patterson, the Editor and Curriculum writer for Answers in Genesis. They look at various ways you can challenge today’s secular and humanistic accusations including:

--In Genesis 2:17, God says that the day that Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden tree, they would die. Yet they didn't die that day. What's the response to this?
--Does the Bible’s use of the word “firmament” teach a false cosmology by communicating that the sky is solid?
--Is it OK to kill like David killing Goliath or Joshua eliminating the Canaanites? Or is killing forbidden according to the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:13?
--Why was Rahab praised for lying in James 2:25 when lying is forbidden in the Ten Commandments?
--If Jesus was to be in the grave three days and nights, how do we fit those between Good Friday and Easter Sunday?
--Why does the Bible list bats among the birds?

These and other alleged Bible contradictions are unraveled on this edition of Crosstalk.

NOTE: This program originally aired on January 25, 2011.

More Information:

Answers in Genesis website:
www.answersingenesis.org

To obtain a copy of Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions: Exploring Forty Alleged Contradictions for a donation of $15 or more contact:

Crosstalk
3434 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI. 53208

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/01/banning-light-bulbs http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/01/banning-light-bulbs Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:17:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/09/01/banning-light-bulbs Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

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The Better Use of Light Bulbs Act (BULB) was recently up for vote by the House of Representatives and was an attempt to avoid a ban on traditional, incandescent light bulbs. The vote was 233 in favor to 193 opposed, but a two-thirds majority was necessary so the coming phase-out on incandescent bulbs remains in effect.

Is this just a U.S. phenomenon? What’s behind the push toward compact fluorescent lighting? Is there a behavioral component to lighting? Is this and other government mandates a sign that some element of “choice” is being removed from our lives and the lives of future generations?

Vic also opened the phone lines and there were plenty of listeners ready to present their opinions on this edition of Crosstalk.

More Information:

To present your views to your elected representatives on the coming phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, call the Capitol Switchboard:

202-224-3121 or
202-225-3121.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/31/shakeup-at-the-atf http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/31/shakeup-at-the-atf Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:22:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/31/shakeup-at-the-atf Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: August 31, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Larry Pratt

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Guest: Larry Pratt

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Larry Pratt is the President of Gun Owners of America.

When the federal government tracks something like fruits or vegetables, you assume they are doing so to protect the public safety. However, if you were to find out that the government is tracking guns, guns that are outside our borders, would you feel the same way?

Larry alleges that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) knowingly placed guns into the hands of people who walked them over our southern border with the supposed intention of following the guns up the criminal chain so that the ATF could find out who’s involved in the cartels.

Was this activity by the ATF really done for law enforcement purposes? You decide when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

More Information:

Gun Owners of America
www.gunowners.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/30/medical-use-of-marijuana http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/30/medical-use-of-marijuana Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:16:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/30/medical-use-of-marijuana Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: August 30, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: David Stevens

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Air Date: August 30, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: David Stevens

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Dr. David Stevens is the Chief Executive Officer of the Christian Medical & Dental Association, the nation’s largest faith-based organization of doctors. Dr. Stevens is a spokesman for more than 15,000 doctors. He is Board Certified in Family Practice and has participated in many medical missions trips.

Dr. Stevens noted that marijuana goes back thousands of years and historically you can read about its existence in places such as China, Egypt and Greece. It’s a psycho-active herb; a gateway drug that often leads to the use of stronger drugs. It affects the mind, the respiratory system and the immune system. In addition, it contains over 400 active substances that can lead users to develop cancer.

Instead of openly trying to convince people that it should be used recreationally, proponents are now trying to put a veneer of compassion on marijuana and claim that it can safely be used as a medicinal product. Is this just a ruse by the pro-marijuana lobby to legalize its use and therefore make it more easily obtainable by those who have no intent of using it for medical reasons? Find out when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

NOTE: This program first aired June 2, 2011

More Information:

Christian Medical & Dental Association
www.cmda.org

306 N. Fourth St.
Fort Atkinson, WI. 53538
920-568-1148

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/29/little-ones-to-him-belong-losing-a-baby-to-sids http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/29/little-ones-to-him-belong-losing-a-baby-to-sids Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:47:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/29/little-ones-to-him-belong-losing-a-baby-to-sids Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Kim and Jennifer Fink

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Guest: Kim and Jennifer Fink

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This Crosstalk looks at the experiences of Kim and Jennifer Fink, a couple that lost their baby son Carl to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) 3 years ago.

From their recollections of what they felt when Jennifer found out she was pregnant, to the details of Carl’s passing, to the emotional aftermath; this is a story not merely of sadness but one of hope.

The Fink’s have a six-panel tract called, Little Ones to Him Belong, the title of which came from the song Jesus Loves Me that ministered to Kim right after Carl’s death. In addition to telling Carl’s story, it’s designed to help others going through the grief and suffering that come with the loss of a loved one.

Information/Contact:

To obtain copies of the tract Little Ones to Him Belong call or write:
Kim and Jennifer Fink
306 N. Fourth St.
Fort Atkinson, WI. 53538
920-568-1148

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/29/best-of-the-week-august-27-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/29/best-of-the-week-august-27-2011 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:44:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/29/best-of-the-week-august-27-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: August 25, 2011

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Paul Washer

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Air Date: August 25, 2011

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Paul Washer

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This Crosstalk features Paul Washer. Paul originally became a missionary to Peru where he founded the Heartcry Missionary Society. Today he works at his home church in Alabama, but he also speaks periodically in other locations, as he did in February, 2008 at a VCY America rally.

The broadcast begins with Paul discussing how the gospel has been reduced to a number of simple questions which include: Do you know you are a sinner? Would you like to go to heaven? Would you like to pray and ask Jesus Christ to come into your heart? If the respondent prays that prayer, we then ask if he/she was sincere. If the respondent answers "yes" to these questions, we declare the individual to be "born again."

Paul points out how this is not the gospel of Jesus Christ, "...and that methodology and evangelism has done more to hurt this country than every heresy introduced by every cult combined."

This is just the beginning, as he expounds on other aspects of the true gospel. For example, there's the importance of the need for preaching on sin so that people see the contrast of where they stand eternally in the light of God's perfection. From there, he moves on to explain the concepts of justification, grace, and propitiation.

Information/Contact:

When you order a cassette or CD copy of this Crosstalk for a donation of $6, you'll receive the entire rally speech. This speech is also available on DVD for a donation of $20 or more. Call to order or send your donation to the address below.

Crosstalk
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Milwaukee, WI. 53208
1-800-729-9829

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/26/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/26/news-round-up Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:21:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/26/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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Jim Schneider cleared the newswire and presented Crosstalk listeners with
numerous stories. Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear:

--Judicial Watch files lawsuit over the refusal of the federal government to
disclose how much taxpayers spent to send Michelle Obama on a family
outing that included a safari in Africa.
--Warren Buffet to be holding an economic forum fundraising dinner for
President Barack Obama.
--Planned Parenthood Wisconsin experienced a significant increase in the
number of new donors this year but that wasn’t enough to overcome the gap
left by the state budget cut that slashed more than one million from Planned
Parenthood.
--18 Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliates gave $569,159 to Planned
Parenthood in 2010.
--The Susan B. Anthony list announced that Republican presidential
candidate, Governor Rick Perry, has signed its pro-life presidential
leadership pledge.
--Rick Perry has good ties with Muslims.
--Mitt Romney has tweaked his position on global warming.
--Michelle Bachmann says that if elected president, gas prices will fall back
to less than $2 per gallon.
--Elmhurst College in Illinois is now asking prospective students if they
would consider themselves to be a member of the LGBT community.
--In spite of the fact that they only make up about 2% of the population,
homosexual men account for 61% of new HIV infections in the U.S.
--The Pentagon warns that China’s military is growing rapidly.
--New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is being criticized by political and
religious leaders for not offering clergy members a role in the high profile
ceremonies marking 10 years since 9-11.
--H.R.-2497 and S.-1380—The H.A.L.T. Act (Hinder the Administration’s
Legalization Temptation Act) suspends until January 21, 2013, certain
provisions of federal immigration law such as amnesty.

Information/Contact:

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s office
212-639-9675

You can read about the H.A.L.T. Act at www.house.gov or www.senate.gov.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/25/the-true-gospel http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/25/the-true-gospel Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:44:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/25/the-true-gospel Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Paul Washer

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Air Date: August 25, 2011

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Guest: Paul Washer

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This Crosstalk features Paul Washer. Paul originally became a missionary to Peru where he founded the Heartcry Missionary Society. Today he works at his home church in Alabama, but he also speaks periodically in other locations, as he did in February, 2008 at a VCY America rally.

The broadcast begins with Paul discussing how the gospel has been reduced to a number of simple questions which include: Do you know you are a sinner? Would you like to go to heaven? Would you like to pray and ask Jesus Christ to come into your heart? If the respondent prays that prayer, we then ask if he/she was sincere. If the respondent answers "yes" to these questions, we declare the individual to be "born again."

Paul points out how this is not the gospel of Jesus Christ, "...and that methodology and evangelism has done more to hurt this country than every heresy introduced by every cult combined."

This is just the beginning, as he expounds on other aspects of the true gospel. For example, there's the importance of the need for preaching on sin so that people see the contrast of where they stand eternally in the light of God's perfection. From there, he moves on to explain the concepts of justification, grace, and propitiation.

Information/Contact:

When you order a cassette or CD copy of this Crosstalk for a donation of $6, you'll receive the entire rally speech. This speech is also available on DVD for a donation of $20 or more. To obtain the Paul Washer Rally on CD or DVD:

Crosstalk
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Call 1-800-729-9829 M-F 8am-5pm Central

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President Barack Obama has appointed General Electric Chairman Jeff
Immelt to head his commission on job creation.

In light of this it’s interesting that GE is planning to move its 115 year old
X-ray division from Waukesha, Wisconsin, to China. In addition to moving
the headquarters to Beijing, GE will invest 2 billion in China and train more
than 65 Chinese engineers while also creating 6 research centers. This is the
same company that employs more people oversees than it does in the U.S.,
earned 5.1 billion dollars in the U.S. last year and paid no taxes.

Vic also reported that China has been dumping its holding of U.S. treasuries
as it tries to get out of its bad investments in the dollar. In order to get rid
of these holdings, they are exchanging the American dollars they hold for
pieces of America. For example, the Chinese have also purchased 50 square
miles of Idaho just south of Boise in order to construct a planned, self-
sustaining city that will include manufacturing facilities, warehouses, retail
centers and large numbers of homes for Chinese workers.

Other points of interest include:

-- Vice President Biden’s controversial comments concerning China’s one-
child policy.
--As many as 50 million Chinese people could be leaving in the foreseeable
future with several million headed for the U.S. to find work.
--A U.S. super-computer laboratory engaged in classified military research
concluded a recent deal involving Chinese made components. The deal has
Congress concerned about potential electronic espionage.

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Crosstalk
3434 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI. 53208
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/23/va-cemetery-director-bans-god-at-military-funerals http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/23/va-cemetery-director-bans-god-at-military-funerals Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:19:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/23/va-cemetery-director-bans-god-at-military-funerals Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: August 23, 2011

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Guest: Kelly Shackelford

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Air Date: August 23, 2011

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Guest: Kelly Shackelford

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Kelly Shackelford is the President and CEO of Liberty Institute.

According to a complaint and suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Houston Division); a complaint filed against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Director of the Houston National Cemetery indicated that many grieving widows and families were being told that God cannot be mentioned.

The story begins with a Memorial Day service held by a veterans group. This year the pastor’s invocation was different because there was a call from the Veterans Administration to the pastor asking him to submit his prayer beforehand in writing. The VA proceeded to tell the pastor what he could and could not say in that prayer and that he could not pray in the name of Jesus. At that point he solicited the help of Liberty Institute.

Although the pastor was able to obtain a restraining order on behalf of the pastor in this case, it exposed a number of activities being allowed by our federal government that work in opposition to free religious expression. Find out what those are and how you can get involved when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

Information/Contact:

To sign a petition on this issue go to:
www.donttearusdown.com

Veterans Administration
1-800-827-1000

Department of Defense-Pentagon
703-545-6700

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/22/the-middle-east-a-tinderbox http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/22/the-middle-east-a-tinderbox Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:16:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/22/the-middle-east-a-tinderbox Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: August 22, 2011

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Guest: David Rubin

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Air Date: August 22, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: David Rubin

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David Rubin is the former mayor of Shiloh, Israel in the region of Samaria, known to most of the world as the West Bank. He is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, dedicated to easing the trauma of children who have been victims of terrorist attacks, as well as rebuilding the biblical heartland of Israel. David is the author of The Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama.

While there’s been considerable concentration on unrest in Egypt, Libya and Syria, this past weekend Israel was attacked again. 2 separate incidents involved terrorists who apparently infiltrated from the Sinai desert and conducted shooting attacks on civilian busses. Israel was also the victim of about 100 Palestinian rockets that were launched on various cities.

David noted that it’s been estimated that up to 800 missiles and rockets a day could be fired on Israel in the event of major war that would be fought on several fronts. He believes Israel is preparing for this and that many people believe it is imminent.

He also pointed to a UPI report indicating that over 50,000 missiles and rockets are pointed at Israeli cities from the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza as well as the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon. Combine this with the instability in Egypt and neighboring Syria along with nuclear Iran and you have a Middle East region that, as David described it, “…is a powder-keg waiting to explode.”

Information/Contact:

To order a copy of The Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama
call: 1-800-431-1579.

Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund
www.shilohisraelchildren.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/20/best-of-the-week-august-20-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/20/best-of-the-week-august-20-2011 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:54:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/20/best-of-the-week-august-20-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Peter LaBarbera

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On this Wednesday edition of Crosstalk, Peter LaBarbera covered a lot of ground as he discussed the following:

--A group of pro-pedophile activists and mental health professionals discuss the idea of normalizing pedophilia at a Baltimore conference.
--Americans for Truth protested the Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek Church.
--Anne Coulter’s decision to join the advisory board of GOProud, a Republican homosexual activist organization.
--Will conservative presidential candidates embrace the LGBT agenda?
--Will the producers of the children’s television program, Sesame Street, give in and allow the “Bert” and “Ernie” puppet characters to get married?
--Senate Bill 48 was passed in California to force mandatory homosexual education/history in the classroom while banning any negative depictions of homosexuality.
--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is receiving pressure to allow homosexuals to donate blood.

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Contact your legislators via the Capitol Hill Switchboard phone numbers--
(202) 224-3121
(202) 225-3121

Food and Drug Administration:
Main number: 1-888-463-5332
Consumer Affairs Office: 1-800-835-4709
Commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg: 1-301-796-5000
FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research (oversees the blood supply):
1-301-827-0372

Department of Health and Human Services
(Oversees the FDA, under their secretary Kathleen Sebelius) Main number:
877-696-6775

Walt Heyer’s sex change regret website:
www.sexchangeregret.com

Americans for Truth
www.americansfortruth.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/19/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/19/news-round-up Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:06:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/19/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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The following are some of the stories Vic brought up for listener comment on this Friday news round-up program:

--President Obama visits America’s heartland in a taxpayer financed, custom luxury bus built in Canada.
--Hillary Clinton condemns latest attacks against Israel.
--Colorado congressman wants ballots printed in English only.
--Opposition mounts among Muslims against pending legislation that would ban Michigan courts from considering foreign laws.
--Iran sponsors International Jerusalem Day, on August 26th, in support of the Palestinian cause.
--American radicals plan a Day of Rage on September 17th targeting Wall Street and U.S. capitalism.
--Obama advisor claims U.K. style riots are coming to America.
--F.B.I. warns businesses to be watching for customers paying with cash.
--Chief Commander of Iranian forces threatening Israelis.
--Pakistan lets China see crashed U.S. “stealth” helicopter.
--California legislature pushes bill to remove parental notification for children as young as 12 years old to receive the STD vaccine called Gardasil.
--New challenge from military sergeant to President Obama’s eligibility to be president.


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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/18/southern-discomfort-for-illegals http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/18/southern-discomfort-for-illegals Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:04:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/18/southern-discomfort-for-illegals Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Mark Kirkorian

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Mark Kirkorian

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Mark Kirkorian is the Executive Director for the Center for Immigration Studies.

According to Mark, the illegal immigrant control situation is better than it was before 9-11. That’s due not only to increased and better southern border enforcement but also because of the slumping American economy. In spite of the drop in the number of illegal immigrants crossing the border, the violence factor has increased.

Illegal immigrants are more than three times likely to be high-school dropouts than Americans and therefore do tend to fill lower level employment situations. Mark notes that these illegal immigrants aren’t coming to the U.S. to “rip us off”. The reality is that these individuals are 19th century workers coming to a 21st century economy, so with their lack of education, they end up using services.

After setting up this foundation, Mark continues by addressing the following:

--The immigration bill (HB-87) in Georgia and its interesting citizen review board element.
--Are programs such as “e-verify” that attempt to see if potential employees are telling the truth about themselves a precursor to a government surveillance system in our society?
--Alabama’s immigration law which has a provision relating to children that are illegals.
--What is the overall trend regarding immigration legislation in other states?
--The “Dream Act” that provides amnesty for illegals who came here before their 16th birthday. Is this just a “moral club” to get people to agree to amnesty for everyone regardless of age?
--Why is President Obama so interested in protecting illegal aliens?

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/17/lgbt-advances http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/17/lgbt-advances Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:56:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/17/lgbt-advances Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Peter LaBarbera

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On this Wednesday edition of Crosstalk, Peter LaBarbera covered a lot of ground as he discussed the following:

--A group of pro-pedophile activists and mental health professionals discuss the idea of normalizing pedophilia at a Baltimore conference.
--Americans for Truth protested the Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek Church.
--Anne Coulter’s decision to join the advisory board of GOProud, a Republican homosexual activist organization.
--Will conservative presidential candidates embrace the LGBT agenda?
--Will the producers of the children’s television program, Sesame Street, give in and allow the “Bert” and “Ernie” puppet characters to get married?
--Senate Bill 48 was passed in California to force mandatory homosexual education/history in the classroom while banning any negative depictions of homosexuality.
--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is receiving pressure to allow homosexuals to donate blood.

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Contact your legislators via the Capitol Hill Switchboard phone numbers--
(202) 224-3121
(202) 225-3121

Food and Drug Administration:
Main number: 1-888-463-5332
Consumer Affairs Office: 1-800-835-4709
Commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg: 1-301-796-5000
FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research (oversees the blood supply):
1-301-827-0372

Department of Health and Human Services
(Oversees the FDA, under their secretary Kathleen Sebelius) Main number:
877-696-6775

Walt Heyer’s sex change regret website:
www.sexchangeregret.com

Americans for Truth
www.americansfortruth.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/16/courts-conflict-over-obamacare http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/16/courts-conflict-over-obamacare Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:40:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/16/courts-conflict-over-obamacare Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Tamzin Rossenwasser

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Air Date: August 16, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Tamzin Rossenwasser

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Dr. Tamzin Rosenwasser earned her MD from Washington University in St Louis. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Dermatology and has practiced Emergency Medicine and Dermatology. Dr. Rosenwasser served as President of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) in 2007-2008 and is currently on the Board of Directors. As a life-long dog lover and trainer, she realizes that her dogs have better access to medical care and more medical privacy than she has, and her veterinarians are paid more than physicians in the United States for exactly the same types of surgery.

AAPS was founded in 1943 to guard against the intrusion of government into the practice of medicine. It’s the basic principle of this organization that medicine is a sacred relationship between a physician and a patient—not a relationship between a physician, a government bureaucrat and a patient. They believe in the Hippocratic Oath, and that their duty is to the individual, not the collective society, or the state.

This past Friday, the 11th Circuit of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the individual mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as “Obamacare”, exceeds the authority of Congress and that the individual mandate is unconstitutional. However, they also feel the rest of the bill could stand on its own.

Are we so far into Obamacare that we can’t turn back? If the rest of the bill is allowed to stand, what kind of impact will this have on the insurance industry? What’s causing the flight of some physicians from the American Medical Association to the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons? These and other medical care questions are clarified when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
www.aapsonline.org

www.congressatyourfingertips.com
877-827-3321

Capitol Hill Switchboard
202-224-3121
202-225-3121

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/15/white-house-celebrates-ramadan http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/15/white-house-celebrates-ramadan Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:48:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/15/white-house-celebrates-ramadan Crosstalk Home

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This Crosstalk looks at two stories. The first concerned President Barack Obama who hosted a Ramadan Iftar dinner that took place at the White House on August 10th. In Muslim culture, Iftar is the evening meal Muslims have to break their fast during the month of Ramadan.

According to the White House Press Pool, guests in attendance included the President’s Special Envoy to the Organization of Islam Conference – Rashad Hussain; the State Departments Special Envoy to Muslim Communities – Farah Pandith; the special assistant to Secretary Clinton – Huma Abedin and two Muslim American members of Congress – Keith Ellison & Andre Carson.

The other story dealt with movie makers that are receiving help from the Pentagon in the creation of a film about the U.S. Special Forces and their raid that killed notorious terrorist Osama bin Laden. However, due to the fact that bin Laden was killed during the tenure of President Obama, it’s also interesting to note that the release of the picture is set for October of 2012, less than a month before the next presidential election.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/13/best-of-the-week-august-13-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/13/best-of-the-week-august-13-2011 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:43:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/13/best-of-the-week-august-13-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: August 12, 2011

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Guest: Gary Kah

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Air Date: August 12, 2011

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Guest: Gary Kah

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Gary Kah is a former Europe & Middle East Trade Specialist for the State of Indiana. During that time, he learned of efforts underway to establish a one-world political and a one-world financial system. His independent research today continues to monitor these efforts and also the push toward a one world religious system. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Hope for the Word.

Gary believes that we’re within about two years of being in a situation where half of what our government spends will be borrowed. In other words, we will need to cut government spending in half. If the American public would be willing to go along with that for approximately one generation, he believes we would be back to normal. However, he also contends that if America isn’t willing to make the necessary sacrifices to pay off this debt, sacrifices that may include a lower standard of living, our only choice will be to go along with whatever the globalists propose and that might mean a reduction in freedoms.

Gary also discusses the situation in the Middle East--including events affecting Israel, the seduction of religious movements like the New Apostolic Reformation and the Emergent Church Movement, and much more.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/12/the-march-toward-globalism http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/12/the-march-toward-globalism Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:54:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/12/the-march-toward-globalism Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Gary Kah

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Gary Kah is a former Europe & Middle East Trade Specialist for the State of Indiana. During that time, he learned of efforts underway to establish a one-world political and a one-world financial system. His independent research today continues to monitor these efforts and also the push toward a one world religious system. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Hope for the Word.

Gary believes that we’re within about two years of being in a situation where half of what our government spends will be borrowed. In other words, we will need to cut government spending in half. If the American public would be willing to go along with that for approximately one generation, he believes we would be back to normal. However, he also contends that if America isn’t willing to make the necessary sacrifices to pay off this debt, sacrifices that may include a lower standard of living, our only choice will be to go along with whatever the globalists propose and that might mean a reduction in freedoms.

Gary also discusses the situation in the Middle East--including events affecting Israel, the seduction of religious movements like the New Apostolic Reformation and the Emergent Church Movement, and much more.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/11/the-loser http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/11/the-loser Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:31:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/11/the-loser Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Jack Franklin

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Guest: Jack Franklin

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This Crosstalk features the amazing testimony of the life of Jack Franklin who is now the pastor of Lazy River Bible Church of North Port, Florida.

Growing up as the youngest member of his family on a farm south of Chicago, Jack always felt like a loser. Finding comfort in food, he became obese. This condition led to drug abuse which was the open door to drug addiction later in life.

At age 12 he learned how to play guitar, an activity that garnered him some acceptance with others, but that acceptance was tied to his willingness to smoke marijuana.

After college he obtained a recording contract and began making records but with the success came a new level of addiction. He began “mainlining” speed, morphine and demoral, a habit that interfered with his performances, brought about rejection, a return of the feelings of being a “loser”, as well as thoughts of suicide.

After surviving a brush with death in the mountains of Colorado, Jack was at the brink of giving up on life, however, God had other plans. In his desperation and grief, he was reunited with an old friend who acted as the hands and feet of Christ when it mattered most.

You’ll gain a fresh perspective on God’s grace, forgiveness, mercy and the power of sanctification in our lives when you review this inspiring edition of Crosstalk.

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941-468-1709 (cell phone)

jjfranklin55@msn.com


]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/10/netanyahu-caves-to-1967-border-demand http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/10/netanyahu-caves-to-1967-border-demand Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:15:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/10/netanyahu-caves-to-1967-border-demand Crosstalk Home

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Guest: David Rubin

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Guest: David Rubin

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David Rubin is the former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, and the Founder of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund. He is also the author of the book, Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has confirmed that he accepts President Barack Obama’s demand that the precarious pre-1967 borders be the basis for negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

Pre-1967 borders would mean that half of Jerusalem would be, as David described it, “…on the chopping block”. This would include the historical sites such as the Western Wall, the Temple Mount, Hebron where Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are buried, along with Shiloh and Bethlehem.

David believes the U.N. Security Council will not give support to a Palestinian State. The only option they have is to go to the U.N. General Assembly. Should the Palestinians get their way, David feels the Israeli Prime Minister and the Israeli Cabinet should then approve their own resolution stating that when the Palestinian State is approved, the Oslo Peace Accords are null and void and that Israel declares its sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

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To obtain a copy of Islamic Tsunami, call 1-800-431-1479.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/09/how-do-you-do-church http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/09/how-do-you-do-church Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:42:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/09/how-do-you-do-church Crosstalk Home

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Today many Christians seem to concentrate on how we “do” church. This idea often shows itself in the area of worship where any idea of sincerity and beauty is often replaced by an attitude that concentrates on “performance” and “style”.

This is just one factor that is characteristic of churches that are embracing the “Purpose-Driven” model. What is this model and what are the warning signs that your church may be leaning in that direction? Some of them include:

--A change in music to a contemporary rock style.
--Repetitive singing of praise lyrics.
--Dressing down to casual attire.
--Crosses and other Christian symbols may be removed from both inside and outside the building.
--An emphasis on fun and more party sessions for youth.
--Reclassification of the saved and the lost to the “churched” and the “unchurched”.

Is church something we do or is it what we are? Learn what the difference is on this important Crosstalk broadcast.

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to order, call 1-800-729-9829 8am-5pm M-F

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/08/s-and-p-downgrade http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/08/s-and-p-downgrade Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:40:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/08/s-and-p-downgrade Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Lowell Ponte

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Lowell Ponte

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Lowell Ponte is the co-author of two books, Crashing the Dollar and Inflation Deception. He is also a columnist at Newsmax.com.

Recently, officials at Standard and Poor’s downgraded the United States credit rating from triple-A to AA+. This is not surprising when you consider that according to Lowell, the American government is borrowing the equivalent of 3.5 million dollars per minute. Since money has to rest upon real wealth and productivity and not on the dreams of a welfare state, this trend must be stopped and reversed.

Does the fault rest with Democrats who want welfare programs? Are the Republicans at fault for getting us into war? More specifically, could it be that Tea-Party Republicans are the obstructionists in all of this? Can anything be done to stop this avalanche of rising debt from politicians that seem addicted to spending? Does the Bible speak to this issue? Find out when you review this timely edition of Crosstalk.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/06/best-of-the-week-august-6-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/06/best-of-the-week-august-6-2011 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:52:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/06/best-of-the-week-august-6-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Brian Camenker

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Brian Camenker is President of Mass Resistance, a watchdog group in Massachusetts, concerned especially with efforts to implement the homosexual agenda, starting in Massachusetts, and now continuing to deal with imposition of the “gay agenda” across the nation.

In 1985 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) instituted a rule that homosexual men may not be blood donors. The reason: a large number of innocent people received HIV infections via blood transfusions. Many other countries, such as Canada, have similar restrictions.

As a result of the FDA's ban, the nation's blood supply has been relatively safe from HIV danger. But that could be changing if current efforts by the homosexual movement and its allies are successful.

Homosexual activist groups and their allies are angry that the dangers of their behavior are being exposed. Thus, despite the serious public health concerns, they have insisted that "discrimination" and "fairness" issues should override health safety. To its credit, the FDA has maintained that rescinding the rule would seriously jeopardize the blood supply.

Now political pressure on the FDA is being stepped up, as U.S. Senator John Kerry, D-MA, and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-IL, along with Health and Human Services (HSS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, claim that improved technology now makes it possible to allow homosexuals to give blood “safely”. Despite their claims, the FDA says technology has not improved, and that even with current technology, occasionally HIV positive blood could get through undetected.

The pressure is great, as the FDA is a part of the HSS. It appears that the goal is to get the rules changed within the FDA, perhaps on orders from Kathleen Sebelius’s HSS, rather than by introducing legislation in Congress.

More Information:

Mass Resistance website:
www.massresistance.org

Contact information to make your views known on this issue of blood safety:

U.S. Senator John Kerry:
Capitol office in Washington, DC 1-202-224-2742
Boston, MA office: 1-617-565-8519

US Representative Mike Quigley
Capitol Office in Washington, DC 1-202-225-4061
Chicago, IL District Office: 1-773-267-5926

To contact your own U.S. Senators and Representative:

Senate website:
senate.gov

House of Representatives website:
house.gov

Food and Drug Administration:

Main number: 1-888-463-5332

Consumer Affairs Office: 1-800-835-4709

Commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg: 1-301-796-5000

FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research (oversees the blood supply): 1-301-827-0372

Department of Health and Human Services
(Oversees the FDA, under their secretary Kathleen Sebelius):

Main number: 877-696-6775

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/05/news-round-up http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/05/news-round-up Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:17:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/05/news-round-up Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

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Jim reviewed a number of recent news stories. Among those mentioned:

--Communist Party endorses Obama for re-election.

--NASA sends rocket to Jupiter to explore its "evolution"

--A new poll reports most Americans oppose Barack Obama’s proposal to mandate that insurance companies cover all birth control methods.

--It has been learned that an Iowa church this past December displayed a “nativity scene” with two women instead of a man and a woman to represent Joseph and Mary.

--Reports are out showing how much major television networks included positive gay and lesbian characters in their original programming, and a number—including the Family Network—received kudos from homosexual groups.

--“Tea Party” followers have been characterized as “terrorists”.

--A Swedish pre-school has eliminated any reference to gender in its entire operation, addressing the boys and girls only as “friends”.

--The Air Force has suspended a course taught by chaplains because it included Bible passages.

--A new survey shows over 86% of doctors in the Netherlands say they will cooperate with requests for euthanasia—in fact 68% admit they have euthanized patients in the past five years, with half of those doing so multiple times.

--A federal court has ruled that a lawsuit by an Ohio lawmaker against a pro-life group for informing the public about his pro-abortion record can go to trial

--A boy in Great Britain died of a blood clot, apparently caused by his spending many hours on his X-box game

--Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah has criticized a proposal by Sen. Dick Durban of Iowa to enable the Food and Drug administration to create massive regulations and reporting requirements for manufacturers of food supplements, saying this could remove such products from store shelves and

--A small town in Britain has installed automatic cameras to record every vehicle entering or leaving the town, making it possible not only to detect speeders, but also to track vehicles for other purposes, and to create a database that can be accessed for several years.

…plus other stories.

Listeners then called in with their comments on these and other issues.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/04/efforts-to-stop-sexual-indoctrination-of-children http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/04/efforts-to-stop-sexual-indoctrination-of-children Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:47:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/04/efforts-to-stop-sexual-indoctrination-of-children Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Brad Dacus

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Brad Dacus

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Brad Dacus is president of the Pacific Justice Institute.

A bill to require positive teaching of homosexuality in California public schools has been passed by the legislature, and signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, despite overwhelming opposition by the public.

SB 48 will require that all social science curriculum, including history books and other instructional materials, teach children as young as five--and continuing for all 13 years of public education--not only to accept, but also to endorse transgenderism, bisexuality, and homosexuality. Only positive images of homosexuals will be permitted, and new textbooks will be required to follow the same guidelines. SB 48 will take effect in January 2012 unless its implementation is stopped.

Currently the bill urges charter schools to “consider” following the new guidelines, but for the time being, Christian schools, churches, and other 501c3 organizations are exempted.

In addition schools will be prohibited from meetings or peakers who present any negative image of homosexuals, including speakers who have left the homosexual lifestyle and speak from personal experience. It is not known if this will extend to meetings and speakers sponsored by outside groups, like Bible clubs, that use public school facilities.

The impact would extend far beyond California. Homosexual activist groups, and even teachers unions, are already urging other states to pass similar legislation. With or without legal requirements, however, textbook publishers will comply to make sales in California, and the same pro-homosexual textbooks will then be purchased by schools across the nation.

In response to the signing of this bill, StopSB48.com was formed. It is a coalition of pro-family organizations and individuals, working together to stop implementation of SB 48 through the referendum process.

Signatures are now being collected to place a referendum to repeal SB48 on the ballot, the petition was drawn up by the Pacific Justice Institute. Approximately 550,000 signatures are needed by the end of September to place the issue on the California ballot

Also discussed was a lawsuit now in the Ninth Circuit Court, challenging the constitutionality of taxpayer-funded "Waldorf Method" charter schools, which use the occult teachings of Anthroposophy, which has been ruled to be a religion. In contrast, any charter schools that use Christian-based curriculum are instantly disqualified from any taxpayer funding.

More Information:

For information on SB48, copies of the petition, and other information including email updates:

www.pacificjustice.org
stopsb48.com

Background information on Anthroposophy and Waldorf education:

www.waldorfcritics.org

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Host: Vic Elliason

Guest: Rob Pue

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Air Date: August 3, 2011

Host: Vic Elliason

Guest: Rob Pue

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As the program opened, Vic Eliason read a statement by Barack Obama, acknowledging and praising the celebration of Ramadan. This same Barack Obama ignores the National Day of Prayer except for the obligatory formal proclamation. But the presence and promotion of Islam in the United States is not limited to the White House. But evidence of Islam is becoming more common—and in come cases becoming dominant—all across the country.

Rob Pue is the founder and editor of Wisconsin Christian News in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He reported on a recent trip with his family that included Detroit, Michigan, where he observed what has happened in areas such as Dearborn which are now populated predominately by Muslims

He described a neighborhood reminiscent of scenes of poverty or war zones. Barbed wire, buildings with broken windows, sagging roofs, and general deterioration from one end of the neighborhood to the other. Many were uninhabitable, and those that were inhabited were homes for Muslim families. Also prominent were the offices of numerous Islamic organizations, including some with known ties to terrorist organizations.

One unexpected sight was that of a new service station holding a grand opening, named “Obama”, complete with the Obama campaign log and a giant picture of Barack himself. Just across the street from the Obama station was the Islamic Center of America, including a large mosque. There are several such stations in Detroit and others being opened elswhere.

Since 2005, suburban Detroit Civil Defense Speakers have been used to signal Islam's call to prayer—a decision that was made without allowing any non-Muslims to give their views.

Another Michigan town the Pue's have visited regularly is Mackinaw City, where in recent years the economy has forced about half of the main street stores to close—only to be re-opened by Muslims who now sell the souvenirs. Also the public school there is closed and boarded up, while a new Charter School for Global Education has a changing sign promoting Allah, Ramadan, and Islam.

Other examples were cited, including government agencies offering documents in English, Arabic, and Spanish (in that order), Arabic included along with English and Spanish on information signs in stores, and instruction manuals for equipment.

More Information:

Wisconsin Christian News Website:
www.wisconsinchristiannews.com

Facebook Page of Wisconsin Christian News with many pictures Rob Pue took in Detroit, including the "Obama" service station:
www.facebook.com/pages/Wisconsin-Christian-News/156269628610

Barack Obama's statement on Ramadan on the White House website:
www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/08/01/statement-president-occasion-ramadan

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/02/americas-blood-supply-at-risk http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/02/americas-blood-supply-at-risk Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:52:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/02/americas-blood-supply-at-risk Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Brian Camenker

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Air Date: August 2, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Brian Camenker

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Brian Camenker is President of Mass Resistance, a watchdog group in Massachusetts, concerned especially with efforts to implement the homosexual agenda, starting in Massachusetts, and now continuing to deal with imposition of the “gay agenda” across the nation.

In 1985 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) instituted a rule that homosexual men may not be blood donors. The reason: a large number of innocent people received HIV infections via blood transfusions. Many other countries, such as Canada, have similar restrictions.

As a result of the FDA's ban, the nation's blood supply has been relatively safe from HIV danger. But that could be changing if current efforts by the homosexual movement and its allies are successful.

Homosexual activist groups and their allies are angry that the dangers of their behavior are being exposed. Thus, despite the serious public health concerns, they have insisted that "discrimination" and "fairness" issues should override health safety. To its credit, the FDA has maintained that rescinding the rule would seriously jeopardize the blood supply.

Now political pressure on the FDA is being stepped up, as U.S. Senator John Kerry, D-MA, and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-IL, along with Health and Human Services (HSS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, claim that improved technology now makes it possible to allow homosexuals to give blood “safely”. Despite their claims, the FDA says technology has not improved, and that even with current technology, occasionally HIV positive blood could get through undetected.

The pressure is great, as the FDA is a part of the HSS. It appears that the goal is to get the rules changed within the FDA, perhaps on orders from Kathleen Sebelius’s HSS, rather than by introducing legislation in Congress.

More Information:

Mass Resistance website:
www.massresistance.org

Contact information to make your views known on this issue of blood safety:

U.S. Senator John Kerry:
Capitol office in Washington, DC 1-202-224-2742
Boston, MA office: 1-617-565-8519

US Representative Mike Quigley
Capitol Office in Washington, DC 1-202-225-4061
Chicago, IL District Office: 1-773-267-5926

To contact your own U.S. Senators and Representative:

Senate website:
senate.gov

House of Representatives website:
house.gov

Food and Drug Administration:

Main number: 1-888-463-5332

Consumer Affairs Office: 1-800-835-4709

Commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg: 1-301-796-5000

FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research (oversees the blood supply): 1-301-827-0372

Department of Health and Human Services
(Oversees the FDA, under their secretary Kathleen Sebelius):

Main number: 877-696-6775

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/01/the-debt-ceiling-should-it-be-raised http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/01/the-debt-ceiling-should-it-be-raised Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:31:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/08/01/the-debt-ceiling-should-it-be-raised Crosstalk Home

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It is almost impossible to realize just how huge the federal debt is, totaling trillions of dollars. Most of us are used to dealing in amounts of hundreds or perhaps thousands of dollars in household budgets, and up to the millions of dollars in most local or county budgets. State budgets reach into the billions, but all are tiny compared to the federal budget figures.

The current “deal” announced by Barack Obama and congressional leaders over the weekend would increase the federal debt limit by 1.9 trillion dollars. It would be the largest such increase ever, with the next largest increase two years ago—both on the watch of Barack Obama’s administration. The previous record was in the billions of dollars, under George W. Bush shortly after 9-11.

The deal is based on cutting some spending immediately, and Congress being required to cut more spending before Christmas. But despite the rhetoric, not everyone is happy with the outcome. Some Democrats say Obama “caved” on his insistence that there be added revenues. Some “Tea Party” representatives say not enough spending cuts were included. Some on both sides intend to vote against the plan, and at least one senator plans to filibuster the debate.

Financial experts warn of dire results to our economy should the limit not be increased. Some say it is too late, and America’s credit rating will be lowered, causing interest rates to rise and any recovery to fizzle and perhaps turn into another deep recession or worse.

Should the debt ceiling be raised? Or should the government be required to stop increases in spending and begin to trim its budget so the outgo is no greater than the income? Listeners called with their opinions.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/30/best-of-the-week-july-30-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/30/best-of-the-week-july-30-2011 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:33:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/30/best-of-the-week-july-30-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: July 27, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Ray Comfort

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Air Date: July 27, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Ray Comfort

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Ray Comfort is a best-selling author as well as founder, president and CEO of Living Waters Publications, a ministry involved in reaching the lost and equipping Christians with every necessary resource to fulfill the Great Commission.

Skeptics today are challenging Christians with questions that many simply aren’t prepared to answer. To prepare believers with the answers they need, Ray Comfort wrote the book titled, The Defender’s Guide for Life’s Toughest Questions.

This Crosstalk looks at some of the questions from the book; questions derived from his experiences in blogging with atheists such as:

--Why does God allow sickness and death if He is sovereign?
--Why won’t God heal amputees?
--Why do we have a New Testament? Wasn’t the Old Testament good enough?
--How do we know the biblical God is the real God?
--Should we take our children to the doctor or would that be interfering with the work of God in his life?

NOTE: This program first aired March 9, 2011

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The Defender’s Guide for Life’s Toughest Questions is offered on the program at a special discount. This special discount expired after July 30, 2011.

The book is still available at www.vcy.com, or by calling 1-888-722-4829.

www.livingwaters.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/29/the-privilege-of-persecution http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/29/the-privilege-of-persecution Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:24:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/29/the-privilege-of-persecution Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Carl Moeller

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Air Date: July 29, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Carl Moeller

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Dr. Carl Moeller is President and CEO of Open Doors U.S.A. and is a co-author of the book, The Privilege of Persecution.

When you hear someone mention the persecuted church, what comes to mind? Do you think of needy, poor and uneducated Third World Christians who are lacking in what we have here in the West to function well? Although Christians in America may see the persecuted church in other parts of the world as needing us, the fact is, in some ways we are in much greater need of them.

This Crosstalk looks at the idea that while we can certainly help persecuted Christians materially, persecution can be a privilege that allows people to know Christ in a way unknown to us in the West. Paul sums this up well in Philippians 1:29.

NOTE: This program first aired June 6, 2011

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www.opendoorsusa.org

To obtain a copy of The Privilege of Persecution for a donation of $16 or more:

call 800-729-9829 M-F 8am-5pm Central or from the Crosstalk Store

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/28/islamic-conquest-what-america-needs-to-know http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/28/islamic-conquest-what-america-needs-to-know Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:36:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/28/islamic-conquest-what-america-needs-to-know Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: July 28, 2011

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Bill Federer

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Air Date: July 28, 2011

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Bill Federer

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This Crosstalk broadcast features historian and researcher Bill Federer who spoke at a VCY America rally in April of this year. Bill is known by many VCY America listeners for his American Minute radio program.

There’s freedom for all religions in America. However, is Islam just a religion? Note the following quotes from the Koran:

--“Infidels are those who declare God is the Christ, the son of Mary.” (Sura 5:17)
--“Infidels are those who say God is one of three in a trinity.” (Sura 5:73)
--“Make war on the infidels who dwell around you.” (Sura 9:123)
--“The infidels are your sworn enemies.” (Sura 4:101)

Since quotes can be taken out of context, in order to really know if Islam is more than just a religion, we need to examine the life of the best Muslim that has ever lived. That example would be Mohammed as he is the one whose life Muslims must imitate.

What we find from Mohammed’s life is that Islam (like Communism, Fascism and other “ism’s”) has a political/military component not found in most religions. Find out why that is a key factor that can’t be ignored when you listen to this timely edition of Crosstalk.

NOTE: An order for today's Crosstalk on CD will be filled with a CD containing the entire message from the April, 2011 VCY Rally

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Bill Federer's website:

www.americanminute.com

The entire rally message can be ordered as a DVD for a donation of $20.00, or on CD for $6.00

Order online:

04-2011 Bill Federer Rally CD

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/27/the-defenders-guide-for-lifes-toughest-questions http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/27/the-defenders-guide-for-lifes-toughest-questions Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:49:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/27/the-defenders-guide-for-lifes-toughest-questions Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: July 27, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Ray Comfort

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Air Date: July 27, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Ray Comfort

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Ray Comfort is a best-selling author as well as founder, president and CEO of Living Waters Publications, a ministry involved in reaching the lost and equipping Christians with every necessary resource to fulfill the Great Commission.

Skeptics today are challenging Christians with questions that many simply aren’t prepared to answer. To prepare believers with the answers they need, Ray Comfort wrote the book titled, The Defender’s Guide for Life’s Toughest Questions.

This Crosstalk looks at some of the questions from the book; questions derived from his experiences in blogging with atheists such as:

--Why does God allow sickness and death if He is sovereign?
--Why won’t God heal amputees?
--Why do we have a New Testament? Wasn’t the Old Testament good enough?
--How do we know the biblical God is the real God?
--Should we take our children to the doctor or would that be interfering with the work of God in his life?

NOTE: This program first aired March 9, 2011

More Information

The Defender’s Guide for Life’s Toughest Questions is offered on the program at a special discount. This special discount expired after July 30, 2011.

The book is still available at www.vcy.com, or by calling 1-888-722-4829.

www.livingwaters.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/26/hatchet-job-by-cnn http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/26/hatchet-job-by-cnn Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:17:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/26/hatchet-job-by-cnn Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: July 26, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Walid Shoebat

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Air Date: July 26, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Walid Shoebat

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This Crosstalk features Vic Eliason and Walid Shoebat discussing a recent CNN’s investigative report that dealt with the credibility of Homeland Security using Walid as an advisor.

Walid received an unsolicited e-mail from an unimpeachable source indicating that the Council on American/Islamic Relations (CAIR) was fully involved and helped CNN with this report that was nothing more than a “hatchet job”. In spite of this e-mail, CNN denies CAIR’s involvement.

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www.shoebat.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/25/the-response http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/25/the-response Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:44:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/25/the-response Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: July 25, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Brannon Howse

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Brannon Howse

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Texas governor and presidential hopeful Rick Perry will be part of an upcoming prayer gathering called, The Response (www.theresponseusa.com). On the leaders page Brannon notes that there are leaders from the International House of Prayer, an organization that has its roots in the heretical Latter Rain movement as well as the Kansas City Prophets.

Brannon also looks at movements with a similar theology such as the New Apostolic Reformation and the Word-Faith movement. These groups and individuals are gaining converts partly because they’ve successfully tied themselves to and tapped into the frustration of pro-family, pro-liberty Christians who are hoping to bring positive change to America.

Brannon features a number of audio clips that highlight the heresies prevalent within such groups. For example, evangelist Creflo Dollar is heard speaking to a crowd and telling them why he thinks the Bible teaches that we are “gods”, a teaching found within Mormonism as well as the New Age movement.

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www.worldviewweekend.com
www.worldviewtimes.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/23/best-of-the-week-july-23-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/23/best-of-the-week-july-23-2011 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:39:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/23/best-of-the-week-july-23-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: July 23, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Bill Sutter

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Air Date: July 23, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Bill Sutter

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Bill Sutter is the Executive Director of The Friends of Israel.

Some time back, President Obama noted that he felt Israel should return to its 1967 borders with land swaps. According to Bill Sutter, Israel, which is only about the size of New Jersey, had no 1967 borders. Those were armistice lines that date back to 1949 and were the lines from which Israel was attacked by its enemies. So with Israel’s small size, to reduce that even more would make the nation basically indefensible.

This is where the conversation begins as this Crosstalk also looks at the following:

--The Arab Spring uprisings.
--The threat of Jerusalem being seized from Israel.
--Was there really a humanitarian crisis in Gaza that required a flotilla of ships or did these ships have another purpose?
--The Iranian factor.
--The nation that currently is the “Palestinian State” as designated by the United Nations.
--and much more…

NOTE: This program first aired January 22, 2009

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Friends of Israel website:
www.foi.org

To request a one-year free subscription to the Friends of Israel magazine, Israel My Glory,

call 800-257-7843.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/22/israel-in-the-crosshairs http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/22/israel-in-the-crosshairs Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:35:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/22/israel-in-the-crosshairs Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Bill Sutter

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Bill Sutter

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Bill Sutter is the Executive Director of The Friends of Israel.

Some time back, President Obama noted that he felt Israel should return to its 1967 borders with land swaps. According to Bill Sutter, Israel, which is only about the size of New Jersey, had no 1967 borders. Those were armistice lines that date back to 1949 and were the lines from which Israel was attacked by its enemies. So with Israel’s small size, to reduce that even more would make the nation basically indefensible.

This is where the conversation begins as this Crosstalk also looks at the following:

--The Arab Spring uprisings.
--The threat of Jerusalem being seized from Israel.
--Was there really a humanitarian crisis in Gaza that required a flotilla of ships or did these ships have another purpose?
--The Iranian factor.
--The nation that currently is the “Palestinian State” as designated by the United Nations.
--and much more…

More Information

Friends of Israel website:
www.foi.org

To request a one-year free subscription to the Friends of Israel magazine, Israel My Glory,

call 800-257-7843.


]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/21/the-coming-globalization http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/21/the-coming-globalization Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:46:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/21/the-coming-globalization Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: July 21, 2011

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Gary Kah

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Air Date: July 21, 2011

Host: Gordon Morris

Guest: Gary Kah

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Gary Kah was a specialist for Europe and Middle East trade for the State of Indiana. Today he leads a ministry known as Hope for the World, headquartered in Indiana.

In this presentation, recorded at a VCY America rally in February, 2010, Gary focuses on certain developments regarding President Obama and the Middle East.

Points looked at include:

--Obama’s “stick and carrot” approach to make sure that if Israel wants to see the Iranian nuclear threat dealt with by the U.S., they must move ahead toward a two-state solution concerning the Palestinians.

--Obama raises funds for the election campaign of Muslim leader Raila Odinga of Kenya.

--Those in positions of power that would like to internationalize the city of Jerusalem and why.

--A top Islamic author calls for the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

--Rick Warren and Bill Hybels and their ecumenical/interfaith ties.

NOTE: This program first aired August 12, 2010

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www.garykah.org

NOTE: Orders for today's Crosstalk will actually receive the entire rally message on CD The Gary Kah rally can also be ordered as a DVD, which includes the PowerPoint presentation shown during the rally.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/20/lgbt-agenda-advances http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/20/lgbt-agenda-advances Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:41:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/20/lgbt-agenda-advances Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Peter LaBarbera

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Peter LaBarbera

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When President Obama was campaigning for the White House, he clearly stated that he believed marriage was between a man and a woman. Yesterday, however, he made it official that he is now endorsing legislation that repeals the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

This turn in President Obama’s attitude is providing “hope and change” for the homosexual community to such an extent that hearings are taking place to draft legislation to repeal DOMA. The legislation is called the “Respect for Marriage Act” (H.R. 116). It has 119 co-sponsors. In the Senate it’s known as S. 598 and has 27 co-sponsors.

Find out what you can do to stop this trend, which presidential candidates signed a pledge that they would use the presidency to oppose same-sex marriage, why the Institutes of Health is using taxpayer money to study the mechanics of sodomy, California’s bill requiring public schools to teach the alleged historical contributions of homosexual Americans, and much more.

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Americans For Truth:

Website: www.americansfortruth.com
email: americansfortruth@gmail.com

To contact your legislators and encourage them to defend the Defense of Marriage Act, call the Capitol Switchboard at the following numbers:

202-224-3121
202-225-3121

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/19/offensive-music-in-the-church http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/19/offensive-music-in-the-church Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:57:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/19/offensive-music-in-the-church Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

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Air Date: July 19, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

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Many people appreciate the preaching of their pastor but are put-off by the music. Are you tired of standing for long periods while the worship leader has you singing the same chorus over and over and over again? Do you arrive late just so you don’t have to endure the pounding beat of what some churches call, “worship”?

If the music of your church isn’t in harmony with the preaching, Vic understands. That’s why he opened the phone lines to allow listeners to call and share their experiences to see how Christians around the nation are reacting to this phenomenon.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/18/national-debt-out-of-control-spending http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/18/national-debt-out-of-control-spending Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:54:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/18/national-debt-out-of-control-spending Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

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Air Date: July 18, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

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Jim began this edition of Crosstalk by asking why it’s “news” that President Obama went to church when that should be the norm.

Perhaps the president was praying for a solution to our nation’s economic woes because as of broadcast time, the national debt was over 14 trillion dollars. With that in mind, just what are our legislators doing to solve this massive problem?

The House of Representatives, led by Chairman Paul Ryan, did vote to put the government on the path to a budget surplus by 2040 and plans to vote on a balanced budget amendment tomorrow, a vote that would cap federal spending at 18% of GDP.

President Obama, on the other hand, says we don’t need a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution and blames America’s fiscal problem on Bush-era tax cuts.

Should Republicans and Democrats vote to raise the debt ceiling? Should Congress pass the plan of Senator Mitch McConnell that would give the president unilateral authority to raise the debt limit? Do you believe that the president or legislators are purposely trying to bankrupt America out of existence? Do you support a balanced budget amendment? These are questions that Jim posed to listeners who called in with their opinions.

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To contact your elected representatives regarding America’s burgeoning debt crisis, call:

The Capitol Hill Switchboard
202-225-3121
202-224-3121

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/16/best-of-the-week-july-16-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/16/best-of-the-week-july-16-2011 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:32:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/16/best-of-the-week-july-16-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: July 16, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Caryl Matrisciana

First Aired: July 13, 2011

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Air Date: July 16, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Caryl Matrisciana

First Aired: July 13, 2011

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Caryl is co-founder and has been co-producer of Jeremiah Films for 23 years. In 2002, she founded Caryl Productions, which produces cutting edge video journalism and information to help discern the times in which we live. Her autobiography is the book, Out of India: A True Story about the New Age Movement, which recently has been revised and updated. The original title was Gods of the New Age.

Caryl told her story of being born and raised in India, where she was surrounded by a strange and mystical religion. She saw firsthand the effects Hinduism had on the people of that nation, including some experiences that were quite frightening. After leaving India as a young adult, she became involved in the counter-culture hippie movement, only to find that the elements of Hinduism and the New Age were very much the same. Eventually, Caryl discovered that this same spirituality had entered not only the Western world, but the Christian church as well, disguised with different names but with the same spiritual basis as Eastern religion.

Caryl decried, as she does in her book, the way in which many churches, from mainline to evangelical and even conservative, have been drawn by what she calls "another gospel". One area that has deceived many has been the practice of Yoga. Its roots are in mystical religion, but today millions of people, many of them Christians, wrongly believe they can separate the exercise and relaxation qualities of Yoga from its Hindu underpinnings.

Books sold in most Christian bookstores, such as the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, are more mystical than biblical. Rick Warren's "Global Peace Plan" has very little biblical content, and even today’s "social gospel" being promoted by some evangelicals incorporates some of the same unbiblical ideas.

NOTE: This program first aired January 16, 2009

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Caryl Matrisciana's website:
www.carylmatrisciana.com/

The book, Out of India: A True Story about the New Age Movement, can be ordered for a donation of $16.00

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/15/astronomy-and-the-bible http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/15/astronomy-and-the-bible Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:29:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/15/astronomy-and-the-bible Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Don DeYoung

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Guest: Don DeYoung

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Dr. Don DeYoung is President of the Creation Research Society, and Chairman of the Department of Physical Science at Grace College, Winona Lake, Indiana. He has taught at Grace since 1972, with sabbatical leaves spent in San Diego and the South Pacific. Dr. DeYoung is also on the faculty of the Institute for Creation Research, San Diego. Courses taught include physics, astronomy and mathematics.

Dr. DeYoung’s writings have appeared in The Journal of Chemical Physics and The Creation Research Society Quarterly. He has written eight books on Bible-science topics, including object lessons for children. His latest book is Astronomy and the Bible: Questions and Answers.

We live in a critical time when men like Michael Dowd are appearing in churches attempting to give credibility to the evolutionary position concerning origins among believers. Dr. DeYoung believes it’s critical that we maintain a proper spiritual perspective concerning the issue of origins because the book of Genesis is the foundation and many things in life hinge upon it.

Why are scientists putting so much emphasis on the issue of water on the moon? Can we identify the Star of Bethlehem? Just how great is the “greater light” that rules the day? Has England’s Stephen Hawking been able to prove a self-existing universe? These questions and more are covered on this program.

NOTE: This program first aired November 30, 2010

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You may obtain a copy of Astronomy and the Bible: Questions and Answers for a donation of $18 for one copy or $30 for two copies:

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/14/conquer-your-fear-share-your-faith http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/14/conquer-your-fear-share-your-faith Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:41:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/14/conquer-your-fear-share-your-faith Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Ray Comfort

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Ray Comfort is the president of Living Waters Ministries and co-host of the television show, The Way of the Master with actor Kirk Cameron. He has written more than 60 books and is a regular conference speaker having spoken in 800 churches. He is co-author of the new book, Conquer Your Fear: Share Your Faith: Evangelism Made Easy.

Do you have fears about discussing the gospel with others? If so, join evangelist Ray Comfort on this edition of Crosstalk as he describes how he uses Scripture to reach the lost.

Based on the moral law, Ray details the witnessing steps, biblical evangelism vs. modern evangelism, the importance of prayer in the evangelism process, witnessing to co-workers, and more.

NOTE: This program first aired September 23, 2009

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The book, Conquer your Fear, Share your Faith, can be ordered for a donation of $19.00

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/13/out-of-india http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/13/out-of-india Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:36:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/13/out-of-india Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Caryl Matrisciana

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Guest: Caryl Matrisciana

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Caryl is co-founder and has been co-producer of Jeremiah Films for 23 years. In 2002, she founded Caryl Productions, which produces cutting edge video journalism and information to help discern the times in which we live. Her autobiography is the book, Out of India: A True Story about the New Age Movement, which recently has been revised and updated. The original title was Gods of the New Age.

Caryl told her story of being born and raised in India, where she was surrounded by a strange and mystical religion. She saw firsthand the effects Hinduism had on the people of that nation, including some experiences that were quite frightening. After leaving India as a young adult, she became involved in the counter-culture hippie movement, only to find that the elements of Hinduism and the New Age were very much the same. Eventually, Caryl discovered that this same spirituality had entered not only the Western world, but the Christian church as well, disguised with different names but with the same spiritual basis as Eastern religion.

Caryl decried, as she does in her book, the way in which many churches, from mainline to evangelical and even conservative, have been drawn by what she calls "another gospel". One area that has deceived many has been the practice of Yoga. Its roots are in mystical religion, but today millions of people, many of them Christians, wrongly believe they can separate the exercise and relaxation qualities of Yoga from its Hindu underpinnings.

Books sold in most Christian bookstores, such as the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, are more mystical than biblical. Rick Warren's "Global Peace Plan" has very little biblical content, and even today’s "social gospel" being promoted by some evangelicals incorporates some of the same unbiblical ideas.

NOTE: This program first aired January 16, 2009

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Caryl Matrisciana's website:
www.carylmatrisciana.com/

The book, Out of India: A True Story about the New Age Movement, can be ordered for a donation of $16.00

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/12/revealing-the-truth-about-islam-part-2 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/12/revealing-the-truth-about-islam-part-2 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:40:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/12/revealing-the-truth-about-islam-part-2 Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Usama Dakdok

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This edition of Crosstalk is a continuation of yesterday’s message from Egyptian-born Usama Dakdok that was recorded at a VCY America rally in November of 2010.

In this second portion, Usama continues by explaining the following:

--The changeable nature of Islam.
--The difference between the Allah of Islam and the God of the Bible.
--The deception of Islam being taught in public schools.
--Islamic teachings proving that there is no such thing as a moderate Muslim because there is no such thing as moderate Islam.

Usama concludes by explaining that the longer we continue in our ignorance of Islam, the faster they will take over our land and our freedom. In spite of the adversarial relationship that Islam teaches, Usama urges us all to reach out to Muslims and communicate the hope that we have in Christ Jesus.

NOTE: This program first aired December 15, 2010

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Usama Dakdok's website:
www.thestraightway.org

The entire rally message can be ordered on as a DVD for a donation of $20.00, or as two CD's for $6.00, the same as the price of one CD.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/11/revealing-the-truth-about-islam-part-1 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/11/revealing-the-truth-about-islam-part-1 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:11:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/11/revealing-the-truth-about-islam-part-1 Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Usama Dakdok is an Egyptian born Christian and the son of a Baptist pastor. He became a Christian at age 11 while learning about Islam in a government school where it was a mandatory subject. He went on to study Islamic law in college. He came to the U.S. in 1992 and in 2001 founded The Straight Way of Grace Ministry of which he is president.

In this first of a two-part series, recorded at a recent VCY America rally, Usama presented powerful evidence warning listeners about the dangers of the Islamic faith. From the Quran and the Hadith, which Usama explained are biblical counterfeits, to the disturbing life of Mohammed, Islam’s founding “prophet”; Usama removed the politically correct wrapping that clouds so much of what we hear concerning this religious system.

Although he showed through Islamic scripture verses how Muslims have the duty to hate us, he also pointed out that God has brought the Muslims to us and he encouraged listeners to bring the message of salvation in Christ to them.

NOTE: This program first aired December 14, 2010

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Usama Dakdok's website:
www.thestraightway.org

The entire rally message can be ordered on as a DVD for a donation of $20.00, or as two CD's for $6.00, the same as the price of one CD.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/09/best-of-the-week-july-9-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/09/best-of-the-week-july-9-2011 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:32:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/09/best-of-the-week-july-9-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: July 5, 2011

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First Aired: July 5, 2011

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Air Date: July 5, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

First Aired: July 5, 2011

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This Crosstalk involved discussion of two audio clips from members of the Obama Administration celebrating LGBT Pride month. The first featured President Obama's remarks at a White House Celebration on June 29th where he reviewed the legislative promises he’s kept to the homosexual community. The second clip showcased remarks from Secretary Hillary Clinton before GLIFAA (Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on June 27th.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/08/biblical-counseling http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/08/biblical-counseling Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:41:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/08/biblical-counseling Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Paul Tautges

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Guest: Paul Tautges

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Dr. Paul Tautges has served Immanuel Bible Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, as pastor-teacher since 1992. He is a seminary professor and is the author of Counsel One Another: A Theology of Personal Discipleship, Comfort Those Who Grieve: Ministering God’s Grace in Times of Loss, Counsel Your Flock and Delight in the Word: Biblical Counsel for Everyday Issues. Pastor Tautges is also a biblical counselor certified with the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors and the IABC, the International Association of Biblical Counselors.

Today, churches are increasingly placing their confidence in Christian psychology as the answer to their need for the ministry of counseling.

Pastor Tautges believes that counseling is not primarily the work of the professional. It is a crucial way for the believer in Christ to demonstrate biblical love toward one another within a gospel-centered, truth-driven, and grace-dispensing church environment.

Pastor Tautges uses that basis as he presents answers to numerous questions including the following:

--Do biblical counselors recognize organic/physical reasons for mental/emotional problems?
--How should we deal with depression, bitterness and jealousy from a biblical perspective?
--What about forgiveness and reconciliation?

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You can obtain a copy of Counsel One Another: A Theology of Personal Discipleship for a donation of $16 or more. Also available is Comfort Those Who Grieve: Ministering God’s Grace in Times of Loss for a donation of $12 or more. These resources are available by contacting the VCY switchboard at 1-800-729-9829 or by writing to:

Crosstalk
3434 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI. 53208

Pastor Tautges’ blog ministry can be viewed at

www.counselingoneanother.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/07/terrorists-infiltrate-u-s-government http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/07/terrorists-infiltrate-u-s-government Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:40:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/07/terrorists-infiltrate-u-s-government Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: July 7, 2011

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Guest: Walid Shoebat

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Air Date: July 7, 2011

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Guest: Walid Shoebat

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Born in Bethlehem, Israel, Walid Shoebat is an American citizen and lives in the U.S.A. with his wife and children, under this assumed name.

As a young man, Walid became a member of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, and participated in acts of terror and violence against Israel, and was imprisoned in Jerusalem's central prison for enticement of violence.

After entering the U.S, he worked as a counselor for the Arab Student Organization in Chicago while continuing his anti-Israel activities. He was active in Chicago with the Muslim Brotherhood during 1980-1981.

In 1993, Walid studied the Bible in a challenge to convert his wife to Islam. After intense study, Walid realized that everything he had been taught about hating Jews was a lie. Walid converted to Christianity, was convinced he needed to fight evil, and became an advocate for his former enemy.

Walid has written several books including For God or for Tyranny, God’s War on Terror, Why We Want to Kill You, and Why I Left Jihad.

Walid began by discussing Huma Abedin, deputy chief of staff to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Huma is a Muslim who is in a marriage that normally would be condemned in Muslim culture as she’s married to disgraced Senator Anthony Weiner who is Jewish. This makes sense only when you hear Walid describe Huma’s ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and Muslim Sisterhood.

Join Jim as he allows Walid to bring forth interesting details regarding lax U.S. security clearance policies that have led to the infiltration of government agencies. This infiltration, in turn, has led to the deaths of agents and U.S. service members.

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The book, For God or for Tyranny is available at Walid's website:

www.shoebat.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/06/gendercide-where-have-all-the-girls-gone http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/06/gendercide-where-have-all-the-girls-gone Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:46:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/06/gendercide-where-have-all-the-girls-gone Crosstalk Home

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Jim quoted a statistic from a Wall Street Journal article claiming that since the late 1970’s, 163 million female babies have been aborted by parents seeking sons.

This statistic is disturbing on a number of fronts. One of those is the fact that in nature, it’s been discovered that there’s 105 boys born for every 100 girls. Any deviation of this ratio is due to the result of unnatural events. However, in India, the ratio is 112 boys born for every 100 girls. In China, the ratio is 121 boys to every 100 girls born. Other countries have skewed ratios as well and this is often due to abortion when parents find out they are carrying a female.

What are the social dynamics that are causing this decline in female births? Have there been any changes in the rate of crime in nations where this male/female birth ratio has been altered? Is the desire to reduce the human population a factor in this trend toward fewer female births?

Regardless of the motivation, the form of abortion known as gendercide is still murder. Jim details where and why this is happening around the world on this edition of Crosstalk.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/05/obama-administration-celebrates-lgbt-pride http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/05/obama-administration-celebrates-lgbt-pride Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:06:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/05/obama-administration-celebrates-lgbt-pride Crosstalk Home

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This Crosstalk involved discussion of two audio clips from members of the Obama Administration celebrating LGBT Pride month. The first featured President Obama's remarks at a White House Celebration on June 29th where he reviewed the legislative promises he’s kept to the homosexual community. The second clip showcased remarks from Secretary Hillary Clinton before GLIFAA (Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies) on June 27th.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/04/wall-of-misconception http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/04/wall-of-misconception Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:51:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/04/wall-of-misconception Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Peter Lillback

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Air Date: July 4, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Peter Lillback

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The phrase, "Separation of church and state" can be found nowhere in the Constitution. In fact, one has to go to the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to find anything close to separation where it says: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise therof." In spite of this, critics of Christianity continue to reinterpret this phrase in a way that the founders never intended.

Dr. Lillback is the President of Providence Forum, President of Westminster Theological Seminary, and the Senior Pastor of Proclamation Presbyterian Church. He is also the author of several books including the one that is the focus of this Crosstalk entitled: Wall of Misconception: Does the Separation of Church and State Mean the Separation of God and Government.

Dr. Lillback notes that the idea that there should be a separation between church and state is not a bad idea. The questions we should be asking include: What should it be like? Where did this idea come from?

It doesn't come from the Constitution. The metaphor was given birth when Thomas Jefferson wrote a private letter to a group of Baptists who were concerned that the government might be looking at establishing a church that would take away their religious liberty.

Over the years, as the Supreme Court has wrestled with religious issues, Jefferson's wall metaphor has been used to interpret the First Amendment. We are now to the point where the court has said that this wall must be high and impregnable, keeping church and state absolutely separate.

Dr. Lillback explains why he believes the separation of church and state relates more to a fence than a wall, he explains the historical context of the Pledge of Allegiance, the relationship between religion and morality, what "enlightenment" really means, and other great facts concerning the church/state intentions of our founders

NOTE: This program first aired December 12, 2007.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/02/best-of-the-week-july-2-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/02/best-of-the-week-july-2-2011 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:20:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/02/best-of-the-week-july-2-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason

First Aired: June 29, 2011

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Vic presented two news items for listener input:

Eugene, Oregon, Common Council officials have voted down a proposal to say the Pledge of Allegiance before each council meeting. Later they did pass a compromise that allows the Pledge to be voluntarily recited at four council meetings; one at the meeting closest to the 4th of July, Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Flag Day.

Mayor Kitty Piercy called the Pledge, “divisive”; council Vice President George Brown said the Pledge has no place at city hall and councilwoman Betty Taylor compared the reciting of the Pledge to the reading of the Communist Manifesto.

The second news item dealt with the Veterans Administration. They are censoring the mention of God at funerals for veterans and are either requiring families to submit prayer for approval to the government or not allowing families to have the option of prayer at all.

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Eugene, Oregon Officials

Mayor & Chair of Council: Mayor Kitty Piercy
(541) 682-5010

Council Vice President: George Brown
(541) 682-8341

Betty Taylor
(541) 338-9947

Alan Zelenka
(541) 682-8343

George Poling
(541) 517-3110

Mike Clark
(541) 682-8345

Pat Farr
(541) 682-8346

Andrea Ortiz
(541) 688-5588

Chris Pryor
(541) 682-8348


To find out where Eugene Bible College stands on the Pledge situation call:
541-485-1780.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/01/delta-no-jew-fly-policy http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/01/delta-no-jew-fly-policy Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:49:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/07/01/delta-no-jew-fly-policy Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Joseph Farah

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Guest: Joseph Farah

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Joseph Farah, Author of The Tea Party Manifesto, and the editor and CEO of WND.com the largest independent Internet news service in the U.S.

Jim and Joseph begin by discussing the “no Jew” policy that Delta Airlines has voluntarily entered into with the nation of Saudi Arabia. Joseph noted that this is actually “creeping Sharia”. It’s just one illustration that underscores the power that Saudi Arabia has on the culture of the United States.

Other topics discussed included:

--The latest news involving the lawsuit filed by the Council of American/Islamic Relations (CAIR) against P. David Gaubatz and his son Chris, claiming that documents they obtained that were used for the book Muslim Mafia were stolen from CAIR (See Crosstalk-6/16/11).

--The lawsuit of WorldNetDaily against Esquire Magazine.

--Joseph’s thoughts regarding the ongoing debate over the alleged long-form birth certificate for President Obama.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/30/new-guide-released-on-lgbt-and-the-bible http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/30/new-guide-released-on-lgbt-and-the-bible Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:40:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/30/new-guide-released-on-lgbt-and-the-bible Crosstalk Home

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Vic opened this edition of Crosstalk by quoting the following from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force website:

“In order to foster a dialogue with Latino/a families and churches on sexual orientation, gender identity and the Bible, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and UNID@S, today unveiled a new bilingual guide, A La Familia: A Conversation About Our Families, the Bible, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity . This was released at a press conference during the League of United Latin American Citizens’ (LULAC) 82nd national convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.”

The site also notes the following:

“Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people often face unique challenges in Latino/a families and churches. To help in the process of acceptance and inclusion, A La Familia is born out of a profound desire to faithfully integrate an excluded group of people back into the life of their churches and families. This guide is written for two primary audiences: heterosexual people honestly struggling with LGBT issues and the Bible, and those whose sexual orientation and gender identity have marginalized them within their family or church or even both.”

Vic reads much more from this 124 page “how-to” guide for Hispanics that shows how clever the rhetoric is from the pro-LGBT community in attempting to justify their lifestyle under the cloak of “religion”.

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Vic presented two news items for listener input:

Eugene, Oregon, Common Council officials have voted down a proposal to say the Pledge of Allegiance before each council meeting. Later they did pass a compromise that allows the Pledge to be voluntarily recited at four council meetings; one at the meeting closest to the 4th of July, Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Flag Day.

Mayor Kitty Piercy called the Pledge, “divisive”; council Vice President George Brown said the Pledge has no place at city hall and councilwoman Betty Taylor compared the reciting of the Pledge to the reading of the Communist Manifesto.

The second news item dealt with the Veterans Administration. They are censoring the mention of God at funerals for veterans and are either requiring families to submit prayer for approval to the government or not allowing families to have the option of prayer at all.

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Eugene, Oregon Officials

Mayor & Chair of Council: Mayor Kitty Piercy
(541) 682-5010

Council Vice President: George Brown
(541) 682-8341

Betty Taylor
(541) 338-9947

Alan Zelenka
(541) 682-8343

George Poling
(541) 517-3110

Mike Clark
(541) 682-8345

Pat Farr
(541) 682-8346

Andrea Ortiz
(541) 688-5588

Chris Pryor
(541) 682-8348


To find out where Eugene Bible College stands on the Pledge situation call:
541-485-1780.


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Guest: Rabbi Noson S. Leiter

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Guest: Rabbi Noson S. Leiter

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Rabbi Noson S. Leiter is the Executive Director with Torah Jews for Decency. Its purpose is to mobilize the grassroots in the orthodox Jewish community on issues of morality and to defend and preserve those moral values legislatively.

This Crosstalk focused on the State of New York and their decision last Friday to give legislative approval to same-sex marriage. What was the key to this momentous event? Vic read a Huffington-Post report that indicated that monetary pressure was part of the lobbying campaign and that was enough to convince 4 of the 32 New York Senate republicans to cast a vote that tipped the scales in favor of same-sex marriage.

Rabbi Leiter agreed, also noting that in meeting with senators, especially “swing” senators that, “…none of them had anything to say in terms of substantiating their positions from any sort of legal, ideological, or moral basis.”

Vic and Rabbi Leiter also discussed the news that the Human Rights Campaign credited retailer Home Depot as a “secret weapon” in the fight to pass New York’s gay marriage legislation.

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www.jewsfordecency.org
www.massresistance.org
www.cmrlink.org

Home Depot boycott information is available at
www.boycottthehomedepot.com

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Air Date: June 27, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guests: Jim Valentine and Tom Jones

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guests: Jim Valentine and Tom Jones

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Jim Valentine is with the Christian Apologetics Research & Information Service (CARIS). Tom Jones is the Founder and Director of the Christian Research Council.

Jim and Tom are part of a billboard truck tour traveling around the nation to get the word out about Mormonism. This tour is a response to a test marketing effort consisting of commercials in 9 cities that attempt to present Mormons as traditional Christians. On the surface, their theology may seem harmless until you realize what Mormon missionaries (and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney) probably won’t tell you.

For example, Mormons believe the following points that are in clear opposition to the teachings of orthodox, historic Christianity:

--A Mormon male can eventually become a god over his own planet.
--Jesus is the spirit brother of Lucifer.
--God the Father had sexual relations with Mary.
--Christ’s death on the cross provides salvation for everyone into one of three levels of heaven.

Don’t be fooled by the Christian sounding marketing ploy of Mormonism. Find out what its adherents really believe when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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www.whatmormonsdonttell.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/27/best-of-the-week-june-25-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/27/best-of-the-week-june-25-2011 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:40:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/27/best-of-the-week-june-25-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: June 25, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Mark Crutcher

First Aired: June 21, 2011

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Guest: Mark Crutcher

First Aired: June 21, 2011

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Mark Crutcher is the President of Life Dynamics.

Mark believes that Planned Parenthood is “…an arm of the eugenics movement that has been attempting to wipe out certain segments of society for many, many years…It has nothing to do with helping women.”

Planned Parenthood, on the other hand, claims that pro-lifers are misguided in their efforts because P.P. claims that abortion only accounts for 3% of their business. Here’s the problem: If that 3% figure is true, then why are they so worried about losing federal funding?

Mark believes it’s insulting to poor and indigent women when congressmen and state legislators tell them that they will buy health care for them but they’ll only buy it from the local abortion clinic. Yet at the same time these congressmen and state legislators won’t trust their health care or the health care of their family members to Planned Parenthood.

From the sterilization efforts in the early 1900’s to the modern pro-abortion movement of today, Mark connects the dots and explains why, with the help of an available documentary called Maafa 21, that many people are seeing the truth. The result is that the Planned Parenthood gravy train may be derailing.

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To order the genocide documentary called "Maafa 21", go to www.maafa21.com

Life Dynamics
1-800-800-LIFE (Order number only)
www.prolifeamerica.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/24/atf-operation-fast-and-furious http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/24/atf-operation-fast-and-furious Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:30:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/24/atf-operation-fast-and-furious Crosstalk Home

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Host: Vic Eliason & Jim Schneider

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Larry Pratt is Executive Director of Gun Owners of America. GOA is a national membership organization of 300,000 Americans dedicated to promoting the second amendment freedom to keep and bear arms as they work to provide legal assistance to those involved in lawsuits with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

This broadcast was an update of an earlier Crosstalk from April that looked at Project Gunrunners, a program that resulted in firearms deliberately ending up in the hands of Mexicans. It’s estimated that 150 people have been murdered by criminals using guns that were traceable back to the United States. This operation may have been an effort to change the attitudes regarding the gun control debate here in America.

Larry also discusses two other issues. The first deals with Andrew Traver. Traver runs the ATF Chicago Office and is President Obama’s nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

Secondly, Larry commented on the ATF’s celebration of its first gay pride event that took place Wednesday “to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans to ATF and the nation, and to promote awareness of the LGBT culture”.

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Gun Owners of America
www.gunowners.org
1-888-886GUNS

To request action on this issue, contact the chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. That person is Congressman Darrell Issa of California. He can be reached at the following phone numbers:
202-225-3906—Washington D.C. Office
202-225-5074—Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
760-599-5000—California Office

To inform your congressman on this issue, call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-225-3121.

www.house.gov

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/23/topics-of-concern http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/23/topics-of-concern Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:20:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/23/topics-of-concern Crosstalk Home

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The following are some of the topics that Jim brought to the attention of Crosstalk listeners:

--Democrats lead the charge in criticizing Obama’s troop withdrawal plan.
--Republican representatives drop out of budget talks.
--I.R.S. strips the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) of its tax exempt status.
--Obama administration has voluntary guidelines for marketing breakfast cereals, snacks, sodas and other sugary and salty food products aimed at children.
--Will the incandescent light bulb be gone by 2012?
--Al Gore seeks to stabilize earth’s population to prevent global warming.
--President Obama to hold fundraiser in New York City for homosexual supporters.
--Chinese government is installing eavesdropping equipment in vehicles.
--NBC offers insufficient apology over their editing of “under God” from a recent broadcast of The Pledge of Allegiance during a major golf tournament.
--Medical waste giant, Stericycle, is back in the news over the disposing of fetal remains. Idealease, a trucking firm, is still supplying the means for Stericycle to service abortion facilities

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212-664-4444

NBC Sports
212-664-5598

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President—Dan Murphy
847-304-6000

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/22/acorn-the-aclu-and-voter-fraud http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/22/acorn-the-aclu-and-voter-fraud Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:24:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/22/acorn-the-aclu-and-voter-fraud Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: June 22, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Robert Knight

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Air Date: June 22, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Robert Knight

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Robert Knight is an Executive Director of the American Civil Rights Union and is a contributing author to the new book, Ten Truths About Socialism.

Bob reviews what happened back in 2009 when two young conservative activists took a video camera into several ACORN offices and pretended to be a pimp and prostitute. They recorded video showing ACORN employees giving them advice regarding how they could evade the law while running a sex-trafficking business, a business the ACORN employees thought these individuals were operating.

You’d think that after that embarrassment, ACORN would have disappeared. Instead, they are developing into state chapters that have been re-branded under different names.

Bob looks at this resurgence, the ACLU’s involvement, how ACORN was at the heart of the housing “bubble” that has burst and is now hurting our economy, and more.

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www.theacru.org
1-877-730-2278

Robert Knight’s e-mail address:
robertknightbooks@gmail.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/21/planned-parenthood-is-the-gravy-train-derailing http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/21/planned-parenthood-is-the-gravy-train-derailing Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:46:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/21/planned-parenthood-is-the-gravy-train-derailing Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: June 21, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Mark Crutcher

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Guest: Mark Crutcher

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Mark Crutcher is the President of Life Dynamics.

Mark believes that Planned Parenthood is “…an arm of the eugenics movement that has been attempting to wipe out certain segments of society for many, many years…It has nothing to do with helping women.”

Planned Parenthood, on the other hand, claims that pro-lifers are misguided in their efforts because P.P. claims that abortion only accounts for 3% of their business. Here’s the problem: If that 3% figure is true, then why are they so worried about losing federal funding?

Mark believes it’s insulting to poor and indigent women when congressmen and state legislators tell them that they will buy health care for them but they’ll only buy it from the local abortion clinic. Yet at the same time these congressmen and state legislators won’t trust their health care or the health care of their family members to Planned Parenthood.

From the sterilization efforts in the early 1900’s to the modern pro-abortion movement of today, Mark connects the dots and explains why, with the help of an available documentary called Maafa 21, that many people are seeing the truth. The result is that the Planned Parenthood gravy train may be derailing.

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To order the genocide documentary called "Maafa 21", go to www.maafa21.com

Life Dynamics
1-800-800-LIFE (Order number only)
www.prolifeamerica.com

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/20/pressing-news-stories http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/20/pressing-news-stories Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:42:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/20/pressing-news-stories Crosstalk Home

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On this edition of Crosstalk, you’ll hear about how President Obama, the U.S.D.A, former congressman Anthony Wiener, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the State of New York and more are currently in the news related to the homosexual agenda.

Other stories included:

The Obama Justice Department is suing to save Planned Parenthood funding in Indiana.

The NBC television network edits the words, “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance during U.S. Open Golf Championship.

A Tulsa, Oklahoma, police captain has been suspended without pay for two weeks for disobeying orders to make officers attend a law enforcement appreciation day at a local mosque.

Janet Napolitano attempts to explain her reasons for being against profiling in spite of known terrorist trends.

New information regarding Muslim violence against Christians in Africa.

Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee raises questions about Christian militants who may want to bring down America at Muslim radicalization hearing.

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Dean Skelos
518-455-3171
516-766-8383

NBC Television Network
212-664-4444

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/18/best-of-the-week-june-18-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/18/best-of-the-week-june-18-2011 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:37:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/18/best-of-the-week-june-18-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: June 18, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Joseph Farah

First Aired: June 16, 2011

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Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Joseph Farah

First Aired: June 16, 2011

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Joseph Farah is the editor and CEO of WorldNetDaily.com, the largest independent internet news service in the United States. He is the author of The Tea Party Manifesto.

This Crosstalk begins with discussion of the book by P. David Gaubatz and Paul Sperry, published by WND Books, titled, Muslim Mafia, that presents the details surrounding an undercover examination of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). This operation, undertaken by Chris Gaubatz, resulted in the collection of thousands of pages of documents and inside secrets that revealed how the Muslim Brotherhood has infiltrated American media, our government and other cultural institutions.

Joseph noted that despite initial interest by many of the top media people in America, this book was basically ignored. In spite of this, the book has done well.

Several months after its release, CAIR filed suit against P. David Gaubatz and his son Chris, claiming that the documents they obtained were stolen from CAIR. However, not only did CAIR want all paperwork returned, they wanted all copies returned as well. That would include all copies of the book already distributed.

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www.wnd.com

Or write:
WND
2020 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Suite 351
Washington, DC 20006

WND phone number:
1-800-496-3266

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/17/fathers-day-tribute http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/17/fathers-day-tribute Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:41:00 +0000 Jim Schenider http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/17/fathers-day-tribute Crosstalk Home

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With Father’s Day right around the corner, this Crosstalk set aside the heavy issues of the day in order to pay tribute to these special men who play a unique roll in life.

With the traditional family being pummeled from all sides these days, you’ll be blessed as you hear listeners from across America as they remember the loving contributions their fathers have made to their lives.

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Air Date: June 16, 2011

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Guest: Joseph Farah

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Guest: Joseph Farah

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Joseph Farah is the editor and CEO of WorldNetDaily.com, the largest independent internet news service in the United States. He is the author of The Tea Party Manifesto.

This Crosstalk begins with discussion of the book by P. David Gaubatz and Paul Sperry, published by WND Books, titled, Muslim Mafia, that presents the details surrounding an undercover examination of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). This operation, undertaken by Chris Gaubatz, resulted in the collection of thousands of pages of documents and inside secrets that revealed how the Muslim Brotherhood has infiltrated American media, our government and other cultural institutions.

Joseph noted that despite initial interest by many of the top media people in America, this book was basically ignored. In spite of this, the book has done well.

Several months after its release, CAIR filed suit against P. David Gaubatz and his son Chris, claiming that the documents they obtained were stolen from CAIR. However, not only did CAIR want all paperwork returned, they wanted all copies returned as well. That would include all copies of the book already distributed.

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www.wnd.com

Or write:
WND
2020 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Suite 351
Washington, DC 20006

WND phone number:
1-800-496-3266

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/15/back-to-the-basics-rob-pue-commentary http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/15/back-to-the-basics-rob-pue-commentary Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:26:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/15/back-to-the-basics-rob-pue-commentary Crosstalk Home

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Vic aired a VCY editorial by Rob Pue of Wisconsin Christian News titled, “Back to the Basics”.

Rob described how Christians reflect far too many of the world’s values. This is most obviously seen in today’s seeker-friendly church movement. However, if seeker friendliness isn’t what the Bible calls us to, what is our responsibility as Christians? Are there some basics we can begin with that we need to get back to? Find out what Crosstalk callers had to say as well when you review this timely edition of Crosstalk.

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http://www.wisconsinchristiannews.com/view_details.php?sid=1989

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/14/america-invents-act-h-r-1249 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/14/america-invents-act-h-r-1249 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:48:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/14/america-invents-act-h-r-1249 Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Phyllis Schlafly

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Guest: Phyllis Schlafly

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The first half of this Crosstalk broadcast focused on a decision made by the city council of Cedar Falls, Iowa. They are now requiring the city’s businesses and apartment complexes to post their keys outside in city lock boxes. This will allow police and fire officials to enter in case of an emergency and avoid damaging property, especially in instances of false alarms.

Phyllis Schlafly is the President and Founder of Eagle Forum. She appeared during the second half-hour of this Crosstalk to discuss House Resolution 1249, the America Invents Act (Formerly the Patent Reform Act). This act would basically strip away the right of inventors to claim exclusive rights to their invention. It would move the rights from the first to invent something to the first to file a patent on that same invention.

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To ask your congressmen to vote “no” on H.R. 1249, call 202-225-3121 or go to

www.house.gov

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/13/military-chaplains-under-attack http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/13/military-chaplains-under-attack Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:17:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/13/military-chaplains-under-attack Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Gordon Klingenschmitt

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Air Date: June 13, 2011

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Guest: Gordon Klingenschmitt

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Gordon Klingenschmitt is a former U.S. Navy Chaplain who made national headlines when he was vindicated by Congress after he took a stand for the rights of military chaplains to pray publicly in the name of Jesus. He was told repeatedly not to do this because he was told that this denigrates those of other faiths.

Upon continuing the practice he was ousted from the military, but due in part to citizen input, Congress rebuked the Navy, and eventually rescinded their policy regarding chaplains. Navy lawyers refused to “grandfather” that legislative victory to Klingenschmitt’s case and the Navy honorably but involuntarily discharged him after 16 years of service.

Since that time Klingenschmitt has started a ministry that you can learn more about by going to www.prayinjesusname.org.

The battle to uphold Christian values and rights in the military is far from over as shown by the following points discussed on this Crosstalk:

--The U.S. Veterans Administration tried to stop a chaplain from praying in the name of Jesus at a recent Memorial Day celebration.

--The Air Force Academy recently created an outdoor rock-circle specifically set aside for pagans, Wiccans and others belonging to earth-based religions.

--How the repealing of “Don’t ask, don’t tell” is affecting the chaplaincy.

--The pressuring of chaplains to perform homosexual weddings inside military chapels.

--Islam and its affect on the military.
ments of certain individuals but rather on the alternative lifestyles they lived out.

--AB-433 would allow the issuing of new birth certificates to those who change their gender.

On the federal front, Christians need to keep an eye on the Student Non-Discrimination Act--HR-998/SB-555. This legislation would introduce alternate lifestyle options to elementary and secondary school children.

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www.prayinjesusname.org

To comment on HR-1540—The National Defense Authorization Act, call the Capitol Switchboard at the following numbers:

202-224-3121
202-225-3121

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/13/best-of-the-week-june-11-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/13/best-of-the-week-june-11-2011 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:04:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/13/best-of-the-week-june-11-2011 Crosstalk Home

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First Aired: June 7, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Vic opened this edition of Crosstalk with audio from a clip called, "Shariamerica: Islam, Obama and the Establishment Clause". This clip, from Acts 17 Apologetics Ministries, looks at how differently the Qu’ran is treated by our government when compared to their treatment of the Christian Bible.

Vic’s guest, Usama Dakdok, was born in Egypt and grew up in a Christian home. He attended a government school in Egypt and through the years learned about Islam, like other students in a Muslim country. He came to America in 1992 and after discovering that there were many Muslims in America, he began The Straight Way of Grace Ministry.

After the audio clip, Usama makes it clear that he is against burning the Qu’ran. He explains that the way to defeat Islam is not to burn the Qu’ran but rather to get Muslims to read it. This is why he worked to produce an accurate Qu’ran in English so that people can read it and realize how it’s the fuel, not for peace, but for terrorist activities around the world.

Usama also talked about a new program he will be hosting that will be debuting on the VCY America Network beginning in September.

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To obtain your copy of the Qu’ran in English, contact The Straight Way of Grace Ministry at www.thestraightway.org or call 941-223-3698.

To contact your senators and congressmen and ask if they’ve read the copy of the Qu’ran that was sent to them by Usama Dakdok, call:

The Capitol Switchboard
202-224-3121
202-225-3121

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/10/gender-confusion http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/10/gender-confusion Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:21:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/10/gender-confusion Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Brad Dacus

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Guest: Brad Dacus

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Brad Dacus is the President of the Pacific Justice Institute, a network of approximately 1,000 affiliate attorneys handling more cases on the West Coast than any organization of its kind.

From the White House down to school boards, there are a number of efforts being supported in an attempt to redefine the idea of gender. This Crosstalk focused on a number of such efforts, most from California.

--Assembly Bill 887—This bill communicates that if you have an employee that decides to cross-dress, there’s nothing you can do as an employer to stop it. Public school teachers would also be allowed to cross-dress under this legislation which makes no consideration for the protection of children. It only protects the psychological neurosis of the teacher.

--The Oakland, California, Unified School District wants to bring in a program called Gender Expression to elementary schools. It teaches that you can be a boy on the outside yet be a girl on the inside or vice-versa. The California teacher’s union put up money to support this.

--Harvey Milk Day recognizes the late Harvey Milk, a homosexual activist. According to Brad, the recognition doesn’t surround what he accomplished politically for the people; it’s merely for the fact that he’s recognized as the first openly homosexual man to be elected to public office in California.

--SB-48 requires that historians focus not on the achievements of certain individuals but rather on the alternative lifestyles they lived out.

--AB-433 would allow the issuing of new birth certificates to those who change their gender.

On the federal front, Christians need to keep an eye on the Student Non-Discrimination Act--HR-998/SB-555. This legislation would introduce alternate lifestyle options to elementary and secondary school children.


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To comment on the above listed bills specific to California, contact:

Noreen Evans
916-651-4002

Tom Harmon
916-651-4035

www.pacificjustice.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/09/2012-presidential-election-candidate-discussion http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/09/2012-presidential-election-candidate-discussion Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:20:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/09/2012-presidential-election-candidate-discussion Crosstalk Home

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This Monday is New Hampshire’s first presidential debate. It will feature 7 Republican hopefuls including Michelle Bachmann, Herman Cain, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty and Rick Santorum.

Are you thinking about the candidates and the issues that they will need to address heading into the primaries that are just 7 months away? These issues include but are not limited to: abortion, homosexuality, gun rights, environmentalism, the national budget, job creation, national security and immigration.

With that basis set, Jim asked listeners which of these issues are most important to them and which candidate best exemplifies their position.

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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/08/the-latest-news-stories http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/08/the-latest-news-stories Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:28:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/08/the-latest-news-stories Crosstalk Home

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The following is just a sample of the latest stories that have come to the attention of the Crosstalk team:

--25 other states have joined Florida in trying to convince judges that
Congress can’t mandate that individuals must have health care insurance.
--Clothing retailer, Old Navy (Part of GAP Brands, Inc.), is selling gay pride
T-shirts at some of their outlets in support of gay pride month.
--Governor Tim Pawlenty says that if elected president he would sign a ban
on taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood.
--If a federal judge doesn’t block the Indiana law preventing Medicaid
dollars from going to Planned Parenthood, they are alleging that they will
have to close one-fourth of their clinics in Indiana.
--Planned Parenthood admits that in 2009, they performed 332,278
abortions.
--Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius shows her
support for LGBT youth at D.C. summit.
--A state delegate in Virginia demands that a gay pride flag flying at the
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond be removed.
--Judge rules that a gay softball organization can limit the number of
heterosexual or bisexual players on teams in the tournament.
--A Muslim group in Australia is stating that Jesus is a prophet of Islam in a
public awareness advertising campaign.

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1-800-653-6289

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
804-697-8000
804-697-8108

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/07/u-s-government-support-of-islam http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/07/u-s-government-support-of-islam Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:23:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/07/u-s-government-support-of-islam Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Vic opened this edition of Crosstalk with audio from a clip called, Shariamerica: Islam, Obama and the Establishment Clause. This clip, from Acts 17 Apologetics Ministries, looks at how differently the Qur’an is treated by our government when compared to their treatment of the Christian Bible.

Vic’s guest, Usama Dakdok, was born in Egypt and grew up in a Christian home. He attended a government school in Egypt and through the years learned about Islam, like other students in a Muslim country. He came to America in 1992 and after discovering that there were many Muslims in America, he began The Straight Way of Grace Ministry.

After the audio clip, Usama makes it clear that he is against burning the Qur’an. He explains that the way to defeat Islam is not to burn the Qur’an but rather to get Muslims to read it. This is why he worked to produce an accurate Qur’an in English so that people can read it and realize how it’s the fuel, not for peace, but for terrorist activities around the world. His translation also includes the Qur’an’s errors and contradictions, gives comparison to Biblical accounts, includes a Table of Bible Prophecies about Jesus and a Gospel Invitation for the reader to come to Christ.

Usama also talked about a new program he will be hosting that will be debuting on the VCY America Network beginning in September.

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To obtain more information about Usama DakDok , his English translation of the Qur'an with errors and contradictions pointed out and Gospel invitation contact The Straight Way of Grace Ministry at www.thestraightway.org or call 941-223-3698.

To contact your senators and congressmen and ask if they’ve read the copy of the Qur’an that was sent to them by Usama Dakdok, call:

The Capitol Switchboard
202-224-3121
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]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/06/the-privilege-of-persecution http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/06/the-privilege-of-persecution Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:41:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/06/the-privilege-of-persecution Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Carl Moeller

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Guest: Carl Moeller

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Dr. Carl Moeller is President and CEO of Open Doors U.S.A. and is a co-author of the book, The Privilege of Persecution.

When you hear someone mention the persecuted church, what comes to mind? Do you think of needy, poor and uneducated Third World Christians who are lacking in what we have here in the West to function well? Although Christians in America may see the persecuted church in other parts of the world as needing us, the fact is, in some ways we are in much greater need of them.

This Crosstalk looks at the idea that while we can certainly help persecuted Christians materially, persecution can be a privilege that allows people to know Christ in a way unknown to us in the West. Paul sums this up well in Philippians 1:29.

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www.opendoorsusa.org

To obtain a copy of The Privilege of Persecution for a donation of $16 or more:

call 800-729-9829 M-F 8am-5pm Central or from the Crosstalk Store

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/06/best-of-the-week-june-4-2011 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/06/best-of-the-week-june-4-2011 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:30:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/06/best-of-the-week-june-4-2011 Crosstalk Home

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Host: David Stevens

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Dr. David Stevens is the Chief Executive Officer of the Christian Medical & Dental Association, the nation’s largest faith-based organization of doctors. Dr. Stevens is a spokesman for more than 15,000 doctors. He is Board Certified in Family Practice and has participated in many medical missions trips.

Dr. Stevens noted that marijuana goes back thousands of years and historically you can read about its existence in places such as China, Egypt and Greece. It’s a psycho-active herb; a gateway drug that often leads to the use of stronger drugs. It affects the mind, the respiratory system and the immune system. In addition, it contains over 400 active substances that can lead users to develop cancer.

Instead of openly trying to convince people that it should be used recreationally, proponents are now trying to put a veneer of compassion on marijuana and claim that it can safely be used as a medicinal product. Is this just a ruse by the pro-marijuana lobby to legalize its use and therefore make it more easily obtainable by those who have no intent of using it for medical reasons? Find out when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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Christian Medical & Dental Association website
www.cmda.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/03/extending-the-debt-ceiling-unemployment-fiscal-issues http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/03/extending-the-debt-ceiling-unemployment-fiscal-issues Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:56:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/03/extending-the-debt-ceiling-unemployment-fiscal-issues Crosstalk Home

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Robert Romano

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Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Robert Romano

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Robert Romano is the Senior Editor of Americans for Limited Government News Bureau.

Robert pulls no punches on this edition of Crosstalk as he begins by noting that the stimulus has failed. The monetary expansion by the Federal Reserve, which was over 2 trillion dollars since the recession began; that has also failed. When combined, we’ve deficit spent and expanded the money supply by over 7 trillion dollars since 2007.

In contrast, he notes that nominally we’ve only had about 1.2 trillion in GDP growth. This means that for every $6.27 we’re borrowing, spending and printing, we have $1.00 of economic growth.

On this edition of Crosstalk you’ll learn:

--How regulators at the Environmental Protection Agency and the National
Labor Relations Board are actually destroying jobs.
--How our corporate tax rate compares with that of other nations.
--What the consequences might be if we don’t increase the debt ceiling.
--The troubling new regulations that are being issued by the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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American’s for Limited Government
www.getliberty.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/02/medical-use-of-marijuana http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/02/medical-use-of-marijuana Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:49:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/02/medical-use-of-marijuana Crosstalk Home

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Guest: David Stevens

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Guest: David Stevens

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Dr. David Stevens is the Chief Executive Officer of the Christian Medical & Dental Association, the nation’s largest faith-based organization of doctors. Dr. Stevens is a spokesman for more than 15,000 doctors. He is Board Certified in Family Practice and has participated in many medical missions trips.

Dr. Stevens noted that marijuana goes back thousands of years and historically you can read about its existence in places such as China, Egypt and Greece. It’s a psycho-active herb; a gateway drug that often leads to the use of stronger drugs. It affects the mind, the respiratory system and the immune system. In addition, it contains over 400 active substances that can lead users to develop cancer.

Instead of openly trying to convince people that it should be used recreationally, proponents are now trying to put a veneer of compassion on marijuana and claim that it can safely be used as a medicinal product. Is this just a ruse by the pro-marijuana lobby to legalize its use and therefore make it more easily obtainable by those who have no intent of using it for medical reasons? Find out when you review this edition of Crosstalk.


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Christian Medical & Dental Association website
www.cmda.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/01/the-advance-of-the-lgbt-agenda http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/01/the-advance-of-the-lgbt-agenda Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:50:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/06/01/the-advance-of-the-lgbt-agenda Crosstalk Home

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Guest: Peter LaBarbera

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Vic began this edition of Crosstalk by reading a presidential proclamation that praised the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, claiming that their story is the story of our fathers and sons, our mothers and daughters, our friends and neighbors.

This set the tone for the program as Vic then introduced Peter LaBarbera, Founder and President of Americans for Truth.

Numerous points were covered that show the advance of the LGBT community. They included:

--The Every Child Deserves a Family Act (HR 1681) introduced by the House would prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based upon sexual orientation, gender identification or marital status of the prospective parents. It’s in the House Ways and Means Committee.

--A homosexual couple demands that an Illinois Christian bed and breakfast
business should allow their civil ceremony to be held there.

--Catholic Charities is pulling out of the adoption business because they don’t want to be forced by the State of Illinois to place children into homosexual households.

--Hillary Clinton speaks out against what she calls homophobia and transphobia.

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To state your views regarding HR 1681, call the House Ways and Means Committee at 202-225-3625 or the Congressional Switchboard at 202-225-3121.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/31/the-latest-news-stories http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/31/the-latest-news-stories Tue, 31 May 2011 16:37:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/31/the-latest-news-stories Crosstalk Home

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Vic encouraged listener input on the following stories from the Crosstalk news desk:

--Doctors in England are prescribing drinking water for neglected elderly patients to prevent them from dying of thirst in a hospital. Dehydration contributes to the death of more than 800 hospital patients every year. Another 300 die malnourished.
--PepsiCo ignores criticism regarding use of cells from aborted babies in research.
--Planned Parenthood sues South Dakota abortion period waiting law.
--Democratic National Committee Chairperson Debbie Wasserman Schultz denounces Republicans for believing that illegal immigration should be a crime.
--Abortion clinic anesthetist charged with infecting 54 patients with hepatitis C.
--New information appears to point to Kenya as President Obama’s birthplace.
--In January, President Obama named Lynn Hybels to his faith counsel. Hybels is a leader with the interdenominational, Willow Creek mega-church located in a suburb of Chicago. Her official title at the church is “Advocate for Global Engagement”. She is also a regular contributor to Sojourner’s Magazine, a progressive publication that devotes itself to the social justice agenda.
--Charlotte, NC church fined $100 per branch for improperly pruning its trees

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/30/the-dark-side-of-darwin http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/30/the-dark-side-of-darwin Mon, 30 May 2011 22:54:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/30/the-dark-side-of-darwin Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: May 30, 2011

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Guest: Jerry Bergman

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Air Date: May 30, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Jerry Bergman

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Dr. Bergman is adjunct associate professor and research associate at Medical University of Ohio in Toledo and professor of Biology and Chemistry at Northwest State Community College, Archbold, Ohio. He holds nine college degrees from the Medical College of Ohio, Wayne State University in Detroit, The University of Toledo, and Bowling Green State University, and has taught college-level biology, genetics, chemistry, biochemistry, anthropology, geology, and microbiology for over 32 years.

Dr. Bergman has 800 publications appearing in 12 languages, including more than 30 books and monographs on topics ranging from mental health and religious discrimination to vestigial organs, psychology and religious cults. He has also contributed to dozens of textbooks. In addition, he has presented over 100 scientific papers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe and has been a featured speaker on college campuses throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Charles Darwin, the icon of evolution, is said to have exhibited both mental health problems and overt racism. He had a very low opinion of women, plagiarized freely in developing his theory of evolution, and as a child, he enjoyed the sadistic killing of animals with any handy weapon, including hammers.

Was Darwin’s theory of evolution actually “theological” in the sense that he developed evolution to replace the concept of God? Does Darwinism demand atheism? Jim Schneider flushes out these and other questions and gets to the truth about Darwin’s “skeletons” as he interviews creation scientist Jerry Bergman, Ph.D., author of the book: The Dark Side of Charles Darwin: A Critical Analysis of an Icon of Science.

This program first aired March 8, 2011

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To obtain a copy of the book, The Dark Side of Charles Darwin: A Critical Analysis of an Icon of Science, for a donation of $17.00:

Call 1-800-729-9829 M-F 8am-5pm Central

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First Aired: May 23, 2011

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October 30, 1991—President George H.W. Bush opened the Madrid, Spain conference to consider an Israeli land for peace deal. A storm developed in the North Atlantic that created the largest waves ever recorded in that region. Strangely enough, instead of traveling from west to east as such storms normally do, this one traveled 1,000 miles from east to west as it caused 35 foot waves that smashed into Bush’s home in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Is it possible that the tornado outbreak that struck portions of the Midwest this past Sunday, May 22nd were not coincidental as they came on the heels of President Obama’s call for Israel to return to their 1967 borders?

There are many examples of interesting incidents that have followed certain decisions made by U.S. leaders regarding Israel. What are we to make of these incidents? Find out what listeners had to say when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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To obtain a copy of As America Has Done to Israel by John McTernan for a donation of $17 or more, call 1-800-729-9829.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/27/obama-birth-certificate-still-questioned http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/27/obama-birth-certificate-still-questioned Fri, 27 May 2011 16:16:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/27/obama-birth-certificate-still-questioned Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: May 27, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Jerome Corsi

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Air Date: May 27, 2011

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Guest: Jerome Corsi

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Opening this Crosstalk, Vic noted that the House of Representatives voted to pass the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act that included three amendments protecting chaplains and troops from the homosexual agenda.

In another news story, a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order that allows a Houston, Texas, pastor to pray in the name of Jesus during an invocation at a privately sponsored Memorial Day celebration.

The second half of this Crosstalk deals with new information that’s come to light regarding President Obama and his American citizenship claims.

The person bringing this information to the attention of the public is Dr. Jerome Corsi. Dr. Corsi received a Ph.D. from Harvard University in political science in 1972. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality and he co-authored the book Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry. His latest book is Where’s the Birth Certificate?

From Hawaii to Kenya to the latest birth certificate release; this story is back in the news and you can obtain the latest details when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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www.jeromecorsi.com

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Jim Schneider cleared the newswire and the following are just a sample of the stories he presented for listener input.

--Goodwin Liu has now withdrawn his name from consideration for the 9th
Circuit Court of Appeals.
--Obama faith-based advisor says the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
should be repealed but the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
should be passed.
--Safe Schools “czar” Kevin Jennings is leaving office.
--21 religious agencies that provide chaplains to the military are voicing
concern over the need for religious liberty protections should DADT be
lifted.
--Tennessee governor Bill Hazlem signs a bill overturning a controversial
Nashville ordinance that forced businesses with ties to the city to adopt
sexual orientation and gender identity non-discrimination policies.
--Moscow will defy the European Court of Human Rights and continue its
prohibition on gay pride parades citing the moral damage that may be
inflicted on the young.
--The Fox Amendment passes.
--A doctor is under investigation after suggesting to a patient that he might
find solace in Jesus Christ.
--Wisconsin judge strikes down law that limits collective bargaining rights.

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/25/pro-life-groups-boycott-pepsipending-pro-life-legislation http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/25/pro-life-groups-boycott-pepsipending-pro-life-legislation Wed, 25 May 2011 16:14:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/25/pro-life-groups-boycott-pepsipending-pro-life-legislation Crosstalk Home

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Air Date: May 25, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Brad Mattes

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Guest: Brad Mattes

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Brad Mattes is Executive Director and Co-Founder of Life Issue Institute.

The featured topic on this edition of Crosstalk deals with a boycott of
PepsiCo. The boycott is due to PepsiCo’s partnership with a biotech
company called, Senomyx. Senomyx is using human embryonic kidney
cells from aborted fetuses in their development (not in the product itself) of
flavor enhancers for beverages produced by Pepsi.

Also discussed:

--The result of the process of nominating radical University of California
law professor Goodwin Liu to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
--Susan G. Komen for the Cure has ties to Planned Parenthood.
--March of Dimes and their support of research that advocates abortion.
--The latest on the national call for the de-funding of Planned Parenthood.
--The Fox Amendment to HR 1216—The Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act.
--The Heartbeat Bill.

More Information:

Children of God for Life Group
www.cogforlife.org

Jamie Caulfield, Sr. VP
PepsiCo, Inc.
700 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
(914) 253-2000
To e-mail, go to www.pepsi.com and click on the “contact us” button.

Capitol Hill Switchboard
202-224-3121
202-225-3121

Life Issues website:
www.lifeissues.org

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/24/childrens-free-speech-rights-under-attack http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/24/childrens-free-speech-rights-under-attack Tue, 24 May 2011 19:31:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/24/childrens-free-speech-rights-under-attack Crosstalk Home

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This edition of Crosstalk centers around a Liberty Institute audio clip that describes religious discrimination taking place against school children in America. This discrimination has taken place by some public schools, in spite of the First Amendment, under the guise of preventing other children from being proselytized.

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October 30, 1991—President George H.W. Bush opened the Madrid, Spain conference to consider an Israeli land for peace deal. A storm developed in the North Atlantic that created the largest waves ever recorded in that region. Strangely enough, instead of traveling from west to east as such storms normally do, this one traveled 1,000 miles from east to west as it caused 35 foot waves that smashed into Bush’s home in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Is it possible that the tornado outbreak that struck portions of the Midwest this past Sunday, May 22nd were not coincidental as they came on the heels of President Obama’s call for Israel to return to their 1967 borders?

There are many examples of interesting incidents that have followed certain decisions made by U.S. leaders regarding Israel. What are we to make of these incidents? Find out what listeners had to say when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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To obtain a copy of As America Has Done to Israel by John McTernan for a donation of $17 or more, call 1-800-729-9829.

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Air Date: May 20, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason with Rabbi Abba Leiter

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Air Date: May 20, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason with Rabbi Abba Leiter

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The early portion of this Crosstalk featured two audio clips. The first came from Samantha Power who is a Special Assistant to President Barack Obama and wife of Cass Sunstein. On this clip she suggests a removal of financial support for Israel.

The second audio clip features President Obama from his recent speech on the Israeli/Palestinian situation where he claims that the United States believes in negotiations that would result in a two-state solution; one state for the Palestinians and one for Israel. This would require returning Israel geographically to its pre-1967 borders.

Join Vic and his guest, Rabbi Abba Leiter, as they look at the obvious defense concerns along with the latest response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Rabbi Leiter notes that the Prime Minister has been very patient and conciliatory with President Obama and has told him that there is no going back to the pre-’67 border arrangement.

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Use the following contact information to communicate your concerns regarding President Obama’s plans for Israel.

The Israeli Embassy in Washington
202-364-5500

White House Comment Line
202-456-1111

White House Switchboard
202-456-1414

]]> http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/19/harold-camping-claim-of-judgment-day-may-21st http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/19/harold-camping-claim-of-judgment-day-may-21st Thu, 19 May 2011 21:08:00 +0000 http://vcyamerica.org/blog/2011/05/19/harold-camping-claim-of-judgment-day-may-21st Crosstalk Home

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Harold Camping received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1942. He was a lifelong member of the Christian Reformed Church until 1988. He served there as an Elder and Bible teacher for many years while earning his living from his own construction business, which he formed shortly after the end of World War 2.

The non-profit ministry of Family Stations, Inc. (Family Radio-a Christian educational network) was formed in 1958. Eventually Camping sold his business and served as President and General Manager of Family Radio.

Camping’s Open Forum program, a live weeknight call-in program, began in 1961. This program continues to this day and is heard on more than 140 stations owned by Family Radio.

This Crosstalk looks at the reasons for Camping’s prediction that Judgment Day is coming up this Saturday, May 21st. This prediction, based upon Camping’s personal numerology, is bringing disgrace to the name of Christ as atheists and others in the public arena are mocking the general idea that one day Christ will return.

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To obtain a copy of the tract, Where Will You Spend Eternity, call 1-800-
729-9829.

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Senate majority leader Harry Reid has filed cloture on the nomination of
radical University of California law professor Goodwin Liu to the 9th Circuit
Court of Appeals. This sets up a potential “showdown” vote on Thursday.

Goodwin Liu believes:

…in the use of foreign law in U.S. courts.
…in the rejection of the plain text of the Constitution.
…we need to read a constitutional right to homosexual marriage into the
U.S. Constitution.
…cultural trends drive our constitutional rights.
…in a constitutional right to welfare.

Other points brought up for discussion include:

--Who’s “in” and who’s “out” in terms of the presidential race.
--Fort Knox gold holdings to be sold in light of our national debt?
--Newt Gingrich apologizes to Paul Ryan…admits his personal
faults…proposes new spending ideas.

Callers also presented their opinions concerning the current crop of
presidential candidates.

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This Thursday is the confirmation vote concerning the nomination of
Goodwin Liu. To present your views regarding this nominee contact:

Capitol Hill Switchboard
202-224-3121
www.senate.gov

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Host: Vic Eliason

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Vic Eliason brought attention to the following news stories and followed up with comments by listeners:

--The registration number of Barack Obama’s birth certificate is higher than the numbers of the published birth certificates of Susan and Gretchen Nordyke; twins who were registered three days later than Obama.

--U.S. Supreme Court turns down lawsuit by atheists against inaugurations.

--The State of Arizona aims to build its own border fence.

--America’s push to computerize medical records has failed to fully address the long-standing security gaps that expose sensitive patient information to hackers and government investigators.

--Canadian judge orders a 3 year old into daycare for socialization.

--America’s debt limit reached.

--Supreme Court gives police more freedom in home/apartment searches.

--The weak U.S. dollar has added 56.5 cents to every gallon of gasoline.

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WorldNetDaily website: www.wnd.com

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Air Date: May 16, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Jim Braun

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Jim Braun is a representative with American Foreclosure Solutions.

It’s very frustrating for individuals that have faithfully paid their mortgage payments for many years and built equity in their homes, only to find that this equity has been wiped out and now they are “upside-down” as they owe more on their home than the home is worth.

What caused this debacle? Mortgage lenders and brokers made it easy for home buyers to finance their purchase via negative amortization loans and small payment/interest-only loans; two examples that caused some people to get into much more expensive homes than they really could afford.

According to Braun, the media has portrayed things as getting better but the picture is pretty grim. He notes that the second wave of foreclosures/ defaults has started and this means we’ll see a lot of prime loan mortgage holders going into default.

What has President Obama been doing about the problem? What other options are available for struggling mortgage holders? Find out when you review this edition of Crosstalk.

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For assistance with loan modifications, short sales and other help for
homeowners, contact American Foreclosure Solutions at:

888-535-9050 (In Wisconsin)
888-988-8027-Option 3 (Outside Wisconsin)
www.theamericanforeclosuresolution.com

Other foreclosure option help:
www.hud.gov.

Freddie Mac customer service:
800-373-3343
www.freddiemac.com

Fannie Mae customer service:
877-722-6757
www.fanniemae.com

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Air Date: May 12, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Joseph Farah

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Joseph Farah is the founder and president of WorldNetDaily.com.

Joseph Farah believes that the number one issue facing the U.S. is the economic time bomb due to debt. Sadly, the Washington establishment isn’t talking about reducing spending but instead is looking at increasing the debt ceiling.

Farah told Crosstalk listeners that when you look at the current republican/ democrat balance of power in Washington, the republican majority in the House has the power to do two things: The first is to say “no” to tax increases and the second is to say “no” to any more borrowing. These steps alone could shut down funding of Planned Parenthood and could defund Obamacare.

In response, he has started the “No More Red Ink” campaign. It sends the message to all 241 republican members of the House that they don’t need a single vote from the democrats in order to stop tax increases and borrowing (Only 218 votes are needed).


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Go to the following link to fill out a form that will allow you to communicate your thoughts on the federal budget via Fed-Ex delivered letters (for $29.99) to all 241 House members: www.nomoreredink.com

For those without computer access who want to get involved, send a check for $29.99 to:

WorldNetDaily
2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Suite 351
Washington, DC 20006

Joseph Farah e-mail address:
jfarah@wnd.com


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Air Date: May 11, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

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This Crosstalk looks at the following stories that document how numerous American institutions are deepening their embrace of homosexuality.

--The Presbyterian Church USA, after 30 years of debating what God has already declared to be an abomination, has now decided to allow gay clergy.

--The Obama administration became the first administration ever to host a meeting at the White House focusing exclusively on the discussion of federal policy related to transgender issues.

--Gay donors fuel Obama’s 2012 presidential bid.

--The lone republican among Minnesota’s legislators, who is opposed to a voter referendum on same-sex marriage, appeared to threaten a priest with legal repercussions for defending traditional marriage.

--The U.S. Navy abruptly reversed course yesterday after announcing it would allow gay marriages on base by chaplains. A firestorm of controversy caused them to reverse course yesterday pending additional review.

--Corporate motivational speaker and two-time gymnastics gold medalist Peter Vidmar resigns as head of the U.S. Olympic team after scathing criticism from homosexual activists because he donated $2,000 to support Proposition 8 in California in 2008.

--California senate mandates gay role models for students in curriculum (SB-48).


More Information

Presbyterian Church embraces gay clergy.—
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/05/11/us-presbyterian-church-votes-to-
allow-gay-ministers/

The Navy announced it would allow gay marriages on base, then reverses
course.—
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dont-navy-scraps-rules-gay-marriages-
republicans-protest/story?id=13578162


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Air Date: May 10, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guests: Mat Staver and Karen Malec

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Mat Staver, founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel appeared on the first segment of this edition of Crosstalk after arguing in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in the first legal challenge against the federal healthcare law (Liberty University vs. Geithner).

The crux of the problem in this case centers around the idea that Obamacare would force people, via federal law, into the stream of commerce in order to purchase health insurance.

Mat was followed by Karen Malec, president and co-founder of The Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer. The Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer is an international women's organization founded to protect the health and save the lives of women by educating and providing information on abortion as a risk factor for breast cancer.

Karen appeared on Crosstalk to discuss the decision by the shareholders of Johnson & Johnson to continue selling cancer-causing hormonal contraceptives (birth-control pills). This cancer connection has been shown scientifically by both the World Health Organization as well as the Mayo Clinic. Karen also explains the science behind why abortion increases a woman’s chances of contracting what’s known as “triple-negative” breast cancer.


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Liberty Counsel website:
www.lc.org

Karen Malec contact information:
1-877-803-0102
response@abortionbreastcancer.com (e-mail)
www.AbortionBreastCancer.com

To contact Johnson & Johnson about their sales of birth control pills:
William Welden
Johnson & Johnson
1 Johnson & Johnson Blvd.
New Brunswick, NJ 08933
732-524-0400


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Air Date: May 9, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Jackie Alnor

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Jackie Alnor has a BA degree from Texas A&M University in the field of Communication and Media and was trained in apologetics at the former Simon Greenleaf School of Law. She is a veteran researcher, writer, activist, and defender of the faith and hosts a weekly radio program on the Rapture Ready Radio network called the Apostasy Alert. She is the author of the book, The Fleecing of Christianity and her testimony is included in the book, On the Wings of Grace, an anthology of ex-Catholics edited by former priest Richard Bennett. She has been monitoring, taping, and documenting religious programming since the 1980’s and her clips have been used by many apologetics ministries in many video exposes.

In 1992, religious broadcaster Harold Camping published a book titled 1994? in which he set the date for the Lord's return for September 6, 1994. Obviously that date-setting effort failed so now in his latest book, Time Has An End, he has set a new "absolute" date of May 21, 2011. Unfortunately, his latest end-times message is garnering secular press which merely sets Christianity and prophecy up once again for ridicule by the mainstream press.

Despite the fact that his 1994 failure has shown Camping to be a false prophet, he has convinced many people of the validity of his new date. This is due to the great exposure he’s able to give such efforts through his 150 station Family Radio Network, a network that Jackie claims is now 65 million dollars in debt. His followers have also erected billboards across the U.S., some have emblazoned their cars with the message, while others are handing out T-shirts and bumper stickers.

Join Jackie and Vic as they explore Harold Camping’s bizarre world of numerology/theology and what the fallout might be when this date also fails.


More Information

Jackie Alnor’s ministry website:
www.apostasyalert.org

Family Radio Judgment Day website:
www.WeCanKnow.com

For more on Harold Camping’s date-setting go to:
http://www.lamblion.com/articles/articles_cults16.php


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Air Date: May 6, 2011

Host: Ingrid Schlueter

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Ingrid shared some thoughts about mothers with Mother's Day approaching on Sunday. The phone lines were then opened and listeners were invited to call in with tributes to their own mothers. Callers share moving testimonies about their moms and the deep influence they had on their lives.


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Air Date: May 5, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

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On this official National Day of Prayer in the United States, Vic opened the program by reading a prayer by the Honorary Chairperson of the National Day of Prayer, Joni Eareckson Tada.

The history of prayer for our nation, and the record of God's protection of our nation, especially in times of war, was discussed. In addition, the need to pray not only for our nation, but for our churches and for Christian ministries, who are fighting a spiritual battle. Examples of God providing for ministries that are faithfully spreading the Gospel were given. Prayers that the Holy Spirit will convict people of their sin and their need for Christ, and that Christians will be more bold in sharing the Gospel, were also mentioned.

The phone lines were then opened for listeners to comment on prayer--including the need for prayer, answers to prayer, and Scriptures calling on believers to pray, were among the comments shared.


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Air Date: May 4, 2011

Host: Ingrid Schlueter

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This week marks the 400th anniversary of the first publishing--between May 2 and May 5, 1611--of the Bible translation now known as the King James Version. This Bible has had a profound influence on the English-speaking world during these four centuries, contributing to language, customs, idioms, societal norms, and governments. In addition, as the most published book during that same time period, it has reached millions with the Word of God, exquisitely presented, which continues to have the power through the Holy Spirit to change the lives of its readers and bring many to Christ.

To mark this occasion, Ingrid opened the phone lines and invited listeners to call in during the entire program, and to read or recite their favorite Bible passages from the King James Version of the Bible.


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Air Date: May 3, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Jane Orient

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Dr. Jane Orient, MD, is the Executive Director of Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), a voice for patients’ and physicians’ independence since 1943. She has practiced general internal medicine since 1981. Dr. Orient is the author of the book, YOUR Doctor Is Not In: Healthy Skepticism about National Health Care.

The AAPS is the only national medical association to go to court to fight implementation of the recently passed HealthCare law, also called “Obamacare”. It is Dr. Orient’s position that Obamacare “will increase individual health insurance costs, and if the federal government puts price controls on the premiums, the companies will simply have to go out of business. Promises are made, but the Plan will deliver higher costs, more hassles, fewer choices, less innovation, and less patient care.”

A big part of the problem is the perception that the government is providing free or very inexpensive healthcare. Other programs that have promised government payment of health costs, including Medicare, have resulted in many more people going for treatment for even minor ailments, thus clogging the system. In addition, the added regulations and paperwork that accompany any government program increase costs and lower the efficiency of providing the service.

Some states are already working to pass laws to make it illegal to require someone to purchase health insurance in those states, and some are seeking to nullify the entire national health care plan within their borders.

Callers gave examples the kinds of problems described, and also asked about health care for illegal aliens, those who are out of work, and those who make too much money for Medicaid, but not enough to purchase health insurance.


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Association of American Physicians and Surgeons websites:

http://www.aapsonline.org
http://www.takebackmedicine.com

Surgery Center of Oklahoma, which has lowered dramatically the cost of providing
medical services by refusing to participate in government programs such as Medicare.

http://www.SurgeryCenterOK.com


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Air Date: May 2, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: David Ruben

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David Rubin is the former mayor of Shiloh, Israel, and is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund. He is also the author of God, Israel, and Shiloh: Returning to the Land, and his new book, The Islamic Tsunami: Israel and America in the Age of Obama, which exposes the attempts of the Islamic ideologues to destroy Judeo-Christian civilization.

On Sunday night, Barack Obama announced that an American Special Forces team, operating in Pakistan, had killed Osama Bin Laden, leader of the Islamic terror group, Al Qaeda. Bin Laden had claimed credit for planning the 9-11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. He has been the world’s “most wanted man” for nearly a decade.

Despite the excitement that surrounded the announcement, news photos released of Bin Laden’s dead body were quickly denounced as being fake. In addition, the report from the U.S. military that the body was quickly buried at sea in accordance with Islamic law has created added concerns about the identity of the man who died. What proof is there that it was Bin Laden?

Also, in recent years a multitude of Islamic groups have become active in terrorist activities against Israel, and against western military and civilians in many countries. These groups, while they may disagree about tactics, are united in their goal to destroy Israel and all of "Christian” western civilization, replacing it with a world of Islam. Some are already denouncing Bin Laden’s death.

Thus there are concerns about retaliation against the United States and other western countries for the death of Osama Bin Laden.


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Show Title: "Instilling a Christian Worldview in Young People"

Air Date: April 28, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Dr. Jeff Myers

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Dr. Jeff Myers is current chairman of the board of Summit Ministries, and current president of Passing the Baton International. In the last 20 years Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development and will be the new president upon the retirement of Summit’s founder, Dr. David Noebel.

According to Dr. Myers, 4 out of 5 young people who are significantly involved in church in their teen years are no longer involved in any way by the time they reach their mid-20’s. Why is this happening and what causes that fifth young person to remain in the faith?

For nearly 50 years, Summit Ministries has been working to reverse this kind of erosion of faith as they train young people to understand the Christian worldview and apply it to their lives. Dr. Myers shares the importance of this in light of the current moral, spiritual and political downslide of America.

Dr. Myers presented a $50 scholarship offer to those youth interested in attending one of two upcoming Summit conferences. There is a Tennessee conference slated for Bryan University on July 10th-22nd and a Wisconsin conference in Green Lake scheduled for August 7th-19th. To obtain a scholarship form, communicate with Summit Ministries via the e-mail address below.


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www.summit.org

http://www.summit.org/conferences/student/ (Direct link to the student
conferences page)

To obtain the link to the conference scholarship form send a request to:
jeff@summit.org


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Air Date: April 29, 2011

Host: Ingrid Schlueter

Guest: None

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Ingrid obtained listener comment on these and other stories:

--David Wilkerson, writer of the book, The Cross and the Switchblade and founder of Times Square Church in New York City, died on 4/27 in a car-truck accident. He was 79.

--Areas of the southern U.S. were devastated by a tornado outbreak earlier this week.

--In everything from the church ceremony to the wardrobe of the participants, the Royal Wedding provided a considerable contrast to today’s weddings.

--Donald Trump shows a lack of leadership skills by giving an expletive-laden speech.


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To find out how to help disaster victims in the southern U.S., contact the Red Cross at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Another way to help is to go to www.alsbom.org/tornadorelief.


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Air Date: April 28, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Dr. Jeff Myers

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Dr. Jeff Myers is current chairman of the board of Summit Ministries, and current president of Passing the Baton International. In the last 20 years Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development and will be the new president upon the retirement of Summit’s founder, Dr. David Noebel.

According to Dr. Myers, 4 out of 5 young people who are significantly involved in church in their teen years are no longer involved in any way by the time they reach their mid-20’s. Why is this happening and what causes that fifth young person to remain in the faith?

For nearly 50 years, Summit Ministries has been working to reverse this kind of erosion of faith as they train young people to understand the Christian worldview and apply it to their lives. Dr. Myers shares the importance of this in light of the current moral, spiritual and political downslide of America.

Dr. Myers presented a $50 scholarship offer to those youth interested in attending one of two upcoming Summit conferences. There is a Tennessee conference slated for Bryan University on July 10th-22nd and a Wisconsin conference in Green Lake scheduled for August 7th-19th. To obtain a scholarship form, communicate with Summit Ministries via the e-mail address below.


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www.summit.org

http://www.summit.org/conferences/student/ (Direct link to the student
conferences page)

To obtain the link to the conference scholarship form send a request to:
jeff@summit.org


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Air Date: April 26, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Patrick Trueman

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Patrick Trueman is the CEO of Morality in Media, the oldest and one of the most effective organizations fighting the problem of pornography. He is also the former Chief of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Dept. of Justice.

The New York Post reported Monday that New Yorkers can watch Internet porn at the city’s 200-plus branch libraries thanks to a free speech policy protected by the First Amendment. The library is making this claim in spite of the fact that by law, libraries that accept federal funding must have blocking or filtering measures in place.

Trueman contradicts the claim by the American Library Association and others that these libraries have to allow porn because of the First Amendment. He also exposes the poor performance record of various White House administrations in not enforcing obscenity laws and tells listeners how they can make a difference through contacting the U.S. Attorney
General’s office.


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www.moralityinmedia.org
www.pornharms.com
www.waronillegalpornography.com

To contact the U.S. Attorney General’s office regarding illegal adult pornograhy call: 1-877-639-1977 (Do not call until 5/2. The line will be functional through 5/4.)

For Internet filtering software go to:
www.afo.net


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Air Date: April 26, 2011

Host: Ingrid Schlueter

Guests: Marcia Montenegro and Christine Pack

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Marcia Montenegro edits the website, Christian Answers for the New Age, and works with Fellowship International Mission in Allentown, PA.

Christine Pack is a Christian researcher on spiritual deception and publisher of the solasisters blog, which contains articles on key spiritual issues and links to other resources.

Both of the guests were involved in the New Age, but left it as they became believers in Jesus Christ.

Healing techniques from pagan religious practice have emerged from being little-known, fringe alternatives into the mainstream of medicine. The term "wellness" does not mean what many assume it means, and the term has become a Trojan Horse leading many into New Age practices.

The guests discuss acupuncture, Kundalini yoga and its "Christian" alternative, Praise Moves, Rolphing, Meditation,Tapping, Reiki, Reflexology, breathwork and other popular wellness practices and techniques.


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http://www.ChristianAnswersfortheNewAge.org
http://www.solasisters.com


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Air Date: April 25, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Larry Pratt

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Larry Pratt has been Executive Director of Gun Owners of America for 30 years. GOA is a national membership organization of 300,000 Americans dedicated to promoting the second amendment freedom to keep and bear arms as they work to provide legal assistance to those involved in lawsuits with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

This Crosstalk looks at Project Gunrunners, a program that appears to have resulted in firearms that ended up in the hands of Mexicans with the hope that crimes would be committed with them. These firearms would be traceable back to America which would give authorities reason to clamp
down on firearm sales here in the U.S.

Is the ATF really involved in trafficking weapons to the Mexican criminal element? Is there any connection between this project and an international gun-ban treaty being pushed by the Obama administration? You decide when you review this edition of Crosstalk.


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Gun Owners of America
www.gunowners.org
1-888-88SIXGUNS

To request action on this issue, contact the chair of the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform. That person is Congressman Darrell
Issa of California. He can be reached at the following phone numbers:
202-225-3906—Washington D.C. Office
202-225-5074—Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
760-599-5000—California Office


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Air Date: April 21, 2011

Host: Ingrid Schlueter

Guest: Warren Smith

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Warren Smith (B.A. University of Pennsylvania; M.S.W. Tulane University) is a free lance writer and community social worker who was formerly involved in the New Age movement. He has served as a program coordinator for people with special needs, directed several homeless programs, and has worked most recently as a Hospice social worker in New Orleans and on the California coast. He has written extensively on the subject of spiritual deception and has been widely interviewed on radio and television. He is author of The Light that was Dark, Deceived on Purpose, A Wonderful Deception and False Christ Coming: Does Anybody Care?

Having been saved out of the New Age movement, Warren Smith knows that there are many "christs" in the world today. As we are about to observe Good Friday and the resurrection of Christ, Warren underscores the importance of knowing the true and risen Christ, not a counterfeit.

The discussion begins with mention of Shirley McClain. She may not have been taken seriously years ago because of her New Age beliefs yet she was recently on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Why? It’s because some New Age teachings are no longer considered “fringe” but are now mainstream. Smith proves the point when he references Purpose-Driven author Rick Warren who has brought in three New Age doctors into his church through his “Daniel Plan”.

From there the discussion moves on to Marianne Williamson and her deceptive book, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles, the deceptive use of Bible terminology by New Age proponents, the experience that pointed him to Christ, the ties that the Emergentmovement has with the New Age, and more.

Also mentioned was Chuck Klein's Understanding the Times conference on April 30th in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Pastor Larry Debruyn, Sarah Leslie and Warren Smith will be speaking on counterfeit spirituality.


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Understanding the Times Prophecy Conference
Cedarburg Cultural Center
W62 N546 Washington Avenue
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Contact: Chuck Cline 414-510-4140
Speakers: Warren Smith, Larry Debruyn, Sarah Leslie

Warren Smith will also be speaking May 1st at Lake Country Bible Church in Hartland, WI.

Where and When:
Lake Country Bible Church
10:15 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
Hartland, Wisconsin
262-244-7719


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Date: April 20, 2011

Guest: Noah Hutchings

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Dr. Noah Hutchings is president of Southwest Radio Ministry in Oklahoma City. He has written more than 100 books and booklets covering many Bible related themes. He has traveled to many places around the world in his lifetime and his 40 trips to Israel and the Middle East helps to make him uniquely qualified to speak on the issue of signs related to last-days events.

While Dr. Hutchings doesn’t set specific dates for Christ's return, Christians can’t ignore the fact that 40 is the biblical number of probationary judgment. In light of that, Dr. Hutchings uses his time on Crosstalk to explain how he’s been able to document 40 signs that he believes point to the last generation that will see the return of Christ; signs that are relative to today's world.


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Air Date: April 19, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Usama Dakdok

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Usama Dakdok was born in Egypt and grew up in a Christian home.Through his education in a government school he learned about Islam, like every other student in a Muslim country. He came to America in 1992, and upon finding out that there were many Muslims here, he decided to embark upon a ministry to those individuals.

As we approach Good Friday, Vic thought it would be appropriate to have Usama share his thoughts regarding how Muslims feel about Jesus. As Usama explains, Muslims don’t believe Jesus died on the Cross. They believe Jesus was a great prophet, but as a prophet, Allah would not allow him to be killed by the Jews.

According to Usama, 87% of Muslims haven’t read the Koran, therefore when witnessing to them, they may say they believe certain things that they claim are in the Koran when in fact, they aren’t. In response he has taken the Koran and translated it into English for Christians to use in their efforts to witness to Muslims.


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To obtain a copy of the Koran in English, go to www.thestraightway.org or write: P.O. Box 244, Venice, Florida 34284.


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Air Date: April 18, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Larry Dever

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As Vic and Larry began this broadcast, Larry noted that if the home country of an illegal alien won’t take them back, they are detained and eventually released into the public here in the U.S.

It’s this kind of border policy vacuum that makes the latest decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals so astounding. This court upheld the gutting of SB 1070, Arizona’s law enforcement and immigration law and amounts to judicially imposed amnesty.

Can our southern border even be secured? What about the charges of racism involved in such efforts? What part has the A.C.L.U. played in this? Find the answers to these questions along with what you can do to make a difference on this edition of Crosstalk.


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Air Date: April 14, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: None

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In this edition of Crosstalk, Vic Eliason plays two segments from the late Dr. Adrian Rogers speaking on a very important issue for the church today.The subject is luke-warm Christianity, the kind that shows itself through an apathetic attitude, and a general lack of zeal for the things of God in this world.

Vic also mentioned a book by Dr. Noah Hutchings: 40 Irrefutable Signs of the Last Generation, available to listeners through the Crosstalk ministry at the address and phone number listed below.


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1-877-568-3463.

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Date: April 15, 2011

Host: Ingrid Schlueter

Guest: None

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Ingrid presented listeners with details on the following stories:

--A federal appeals court rules that the National Day of Prayer is legal.

--A senate bill in California that would mandate that gay history be taught in schools and that would require textbook manufacturers to include gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender history has passed in the California senate. If adopted by the state assembly and signed by the governor, California will become the first state to require the teaching of gay history.

--Newsweek Magazine is featuring a cover story on the controversy over Pastor Rob Bell’s book, Love Wins. The story is written by Pulitzer Prize winning author and former editor of Newsweek, Jon Meacham. The article is called, What If There’s No Hell? Ingrid encouraged listeners to read a response from Dr. Albert Mohler at the link listed below.

--Elmbrook Church’s Mel Lawrenz weighs in on the Rob Bell controversy.

--A church has decided to create a parody of Rebecca Black’s “Friday” video for their Easter services. The idea was to create a weekend party anthem in order to attract people to their church.

--Today's evangelical pastors need not do a lot of work to prepare messages. All they need to do is go to sites like Preachingtoday.com or Sermons.com, and for a fee, they can download ready-made messages, outlines and video clips. No prayer or study necessary.

A Crosstalk listener writes to say that she feels church has gotten too casual with people eating and drinking and treating church with disrespect. The rest of the show fielded comments from listeners who weighed in on whether the casual approach to worship is Scriptural or not.


More Information:

Dr. John MacArthur begins a series on Rob Bell's heretical book, Love Wins:

http://www.gty.org/Blog/B110412


Articles on Love Wins, by Rob Bell:

• http://www.albertmohler.com/2011/04/15/a-massive-shift-coming-in-what-it-means-to-be-a-christian-time-magazine-considers-rob-bell/


• http://www.challies.com/book-reviews/love-wins-a-review-of-rob-bells-new-book?page=1

• http://www.crossroad.to/articles2/011/bell.htm


Elmbrook Church's Mel Lawrenz Weighs in On Rob Bell's New Book

http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2011/03/06/some-thoughts-on-love-wins/#comment-4368

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Date: April 14, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Adrian Rogers

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In this edition of Crosstalk, Vic Eliason plays two segments from the late Dr. Adrian Rogers speaking on a very important issue for the church today.The subject is luke-warm Christianity, the kind that shows itself through an apathetic attitude, and a general lack of zeal for the things of God in this world.

Vic also mentioned a book by Dr. Noah Hutchings: 40 Irrefutable Signs of the Last Generation, available to listeners through the Crosstalk ministry at the address and phone number listed below.

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1-877-568-3463.

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Date: April 13, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Kim and Jennifer Fink

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This Crosstalk looks at the experiences of Kim and Jennifer Fink, a couple that lost their baby son Carl to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) three years ago.

From their recollections of what they felt when Jennifer found out she was pregnant, to the details of Carl’s passing, to the emotional aftermath; this is a story not of sadness but one of hope. The Finks share the testimony of what The Lord's working in their hearts. They share how God gives and God takes, but God is always Good.

The Fink’s have a six-panel tract called, Little Ones to Him Belong, the title of which came from the song Jesus Loves Me that ministered to Kim right after Carl’s death. In addition to telling Carl’s story, it’s designed to help others going through the grief and suffering that come with the loss of a loved one.


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Kim and Jennifer Fink
306 N. Fourth St.
Fort Atkinson, WI. 53538
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Date: April 12, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Alex McFarland

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Alex McFarland is an author, Christian apologist and popular commentatoron Fox & Friends, the morning show on the Fox News Cable Network.He’s a regular on Fox News’ The strategy Room and this year he joined Marvin Sanders to co-host Explore the Word on American Family Radio.

McFarland formerly served as the President of Southern Evangelical Seminary and is also an author releasing two new books this year—10 Questions Every Christian Must Answer and Inside the Mind of the Skeptic.

A.C. Grayling’s The Good Book: A Secular Bible and another offering called 21st Century Testament are literary works that attempt to teach truth and virtue from a human perspective as an alternative to the Christian Bible.

According to McFarland these efforts are driven by the idea that a naturalistic worldview is the best way to understand reality and discern truth. This view communicates that we don’t have revelation but speculation.

McFarland believes America has become like Israel in Judges 5:8. We have chosen new gods and there is war within the gates. These books would appear to prove his point and amplify the reality of a spiritual warfare that is taking place.

Are there limits to pluralism? What about the battle between Islam vs. secularism in France as well as America? What books can you read to help you understand the times? You’ll get the answers along with the views of listeners when you join Vic and Alex for this stimulating edition of Crosstalk.


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Date: April 11, 2011

Host: Ingrid Schlueter

Guest: Regina Griggs

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Regina Griggs is the Executive Director with Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX)

Ingrid began this broadcast with a story noting that the California Senate Education Committee was going to consider a bill requiring schools to spend scarce resources to become more gay-friendly. Senate Bill 48 requires that U.S. history, California history and social science be taught with a deliberate emphasis on the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

This story underscores the importance of what’s about to take place this Friday, April 15th. That’s the date for the nationwide pro-gay Day of Silence, the annual attempt by the pro-gay lobby to convince the public that homosexuals are victims. In response, Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX) is urging parents, students and educators to distribute their
literature at high schools and colleges across America. This literature communicates the truth regarding bullying and gender confusion and can help the plight of ex-gays who themselves are often the victims of harassment by those our schools are claiming to protect.

Will the schools be tolerant of this viewpoint? The nation will find out this Friday and in the meantime you can educate yourself when you review this edition of Crosstalk.


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Date: February 28, 2011

Host: Brannon Howse

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Brannon gives details concerning a recent Glenn Beck program that he believes provides good evidence of a major shift taking place within evangelicalism.

He noted how German Christians began to set aside their theology and doctrine and began to embrace the higher criticism of Julius Wellhausen who believed that human reason was above the Bible. Eventually they united under a bishop hand-picked by Adolph Hitler.

Brannon believes that a similar movement is happening today as many evangelical Christians question the authority of Scripture via philosophies like theistic evolution, mysticism, gnosticism, post-modernism and uncritical tolerance. It’s within this questioning atmosphere that some evangelical Christian leaders are creating allegiances with individuals like Beck, who embrace an alternative worldview, in an effort to supposedly storm the gates of Hell.

In support of this premise, Brannon presented audio clips from Glenn Beck’s program that aired this past Friday, a program that featured Rabbi Daniel Lapin, Historian David Barton, James Robison, and former Vietnam Vet Dave Roever. Brannon noted that if we’re going to reclaim America, it won’t be accomplished by setting aside our theology and doctrine and becoming more ecumenical; instead what we must do is reclaim our churches and preach the gospel.


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Date: February 24, 2011

Host: Vic Eliason

Guest: Alex McFarland

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Dr. Alex McFarland is a renowned expert in Christian apologetics (one who explains and rationally defends faith). He is the author of many books including the devotional book series for teens: Stand: Seeking the Way of God; Stand: Unleashing the Wisdom of God and Stand: Diving Into God’s Words.

Dr. McFarland served as the president of Southern Evangelical Seminary in North Carolina, and has spent over two decades training teens and adults in biblical worldview reasoning, much of that time working with Focus on the Family.

Last September, Heartsong Church in Cordova, Tennessee, let members from the Memphis Islamic Center hold Ramadan prayers. Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, allows the Islamic Circle of North America to hold regular Friday prayers at their facility while a new mosque is being built.

While respect and tolerance are certainly biblical virtues, are the two churches mentioned above examples that cross a line leading into unbiblical affirmation and endorsement? Can we share a platform with those of other beliefs as long as we aren’t doing it in the sense that we believe that all beliefs are valid?

From discussion of youth groups and sanctuaries to reverence for worship, our slipping standards in these areas all point to why many in Christianity are tolerating heretical speakers and philosophies in their churches today.


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www.alexmcfarland.com


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Date: February 23, 2011

Host: Ingrid Schlueter

Guest: None

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Ingrid introduced topic by describing some terrible experiences recently, when her orders for a special cake and flowers for her mother's 76th birthday celebration, with some 30 invited guests, turned out to be nothing like what was advertised. In both cases, the store employees and even managers did not acknowledge that there was a problem, but instead argued with Ingrid--even when promotional pictures of the products were shown to give evidence of how far the actual product failed to meet expectations.

These experiences intoduced a discussion of the general decline in customer service and "civility" in our country in recent years, and how the loss of personal responsibility and ethics has impacted the business world. While it cannot be expected products and services will never have flaws, the problem occurs when businesses do not acknowledge their mistakes and thus alienate their customers.

While many could give examples of poor service and customer relations, Ingrid opened the phone lines for listeners to call in with their reports of businesses which are the exception, with responsive, helpful customer service representatives, repair staff, and management, thus giving customers a desore to return.


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Date: February 16, 2011

Host: Jim Schneider

Guest: Robert Peters

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Jim opened this edition of Crosstalk with word from Concerned Women of America, an organization that is urging listeners to contact their congressmen and ask them to vote in favor of the Pence Amendment to defund Planned Parenthood. To contact your congressmen call 202-225-3121.

Robert Peters is the President of Morality in Media.

According to Robert, the large majority of adult Americans still understand that pornography is not good for American society and they would support intelligent steps to do something about it, including enforcing adult obscenity laws.

In spite of the fact that obscenity/pornography cannot be distributed on the Internet, through the Post Office, retail outlets or through satellite or cable TV, no new indictments have been made in the last two years. So why isn’t the Justice Department vigorously enforcing obscenity laws?

Robert believes part of the problem lies with the Supreme Court which redefined the legal definition of obscenity back in the 1960’s, a definition that couldn’t be used in court. This opened the door to pornography.

In the early 70’s the court corrected its mistake but things became complicated because the test for obscenity involves the consideration of community standards. This and other factors have created a situation where Robert believes most prosecutors don’t want to commit to enforcing our nation’s obscenity laws.

Robert urged listeners to contact their senators and U.S. representatives that are supportive of the issue of prosecuting pornography and to have them sign on to two letters. The first is a letter to the Senate drafted by Orrin Hatch of Utah and the other is a letter to the House that’s been drafted by representatives Mike McIntyre of North Carolina and Randy Forbes of Virginia.


More Information

http://www.moralityinmedia.org


Action Points

To contact your U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives that are supportive of the issue of prosecuting pornography and to have them sign on to two letters. The first is a letter to the Senate drafted by Orrin Hatch of Utah and the other is a letter to the House that’s been drafted by representatives Mike McIntyre of North Carolina and Randy Forbes of Virginia. Contact can be made via the House and Senate switchboard numbers listed below.

202-225-3121—House Switchboard
202-224-3121—Senate Switchboard

Department of Justice Phone Numbers:
202-514-2001—Eric Holder’s Office
202-353-1555—Public Comment Line
202-514-2601-Criminal Division
202-514-5780—Chief of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section

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Date: February 15, 2011

Host: Ingrid Schlueter

Guest: Paul S. Jones

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Dr. Paul S. Jones is the organist and Music Director at historic Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. He has composed or arranged more than seventy sacred works. He has recorded nine CD’s and composed or arranged more than 200 sacred works including 50 hymn tunes.

What is worship? It depends upon our understanding of God. Our coming together to celebrate him involves recognizing and describing his great acts, such as creation and redemption, as well as his attributes and characteristics. This element is consistent throughout the three facets of worship: praise, prayer and proclamation.

So if you were to look at the body of Christ as a mirror, how much of himself do you think God sees being reflected when he looks at our worship? Does he see us selfishly trying to appease our personal preferences or does he really see people concentrating on him?

These and numerous other factors are discussed as Ingrid and Paul discuss the controversial topic, “What is Worship Music?”

This program first aired September 29, 2010

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Dr. Paul Jones website:
www.pjonesmusic.us


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Date: February 14, 2011

Host: Ingrid Schlueter

Guest: None

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As Ingrid opened this edition of Crosstalk, she explained that love is not the grand gestures, the emotional high or the “buzz” that the world points to as being “in love.”

We can love because we are created in the image of God, therefore we should be patterning our lives after Christ.

With that in mind, Ingrid opened the phone lines to allow listeners to share their testimonies of love and Valentine greetings, so that others can see the contrast between biblical examples of true love in contrast with "love" as the world defines it.

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