Disastrous Loss of Life In Stamford, CT By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_War_II

'Disastrous Loss of Life in Stamford, CT'               by Rev. Barbara Sexton
                                                                             www.Dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com

I do not know if you heard (I certainly hadn't) but Stamford, CT has suffered a disastrous loss of life....in Marvel Comics, that is.  You see, per their series Civil War II 1 & 2:

"The disastrous loss of life in Stamford, CT sparked the creation of the Superhuman Registration Act, a bill that required all US heroes to register their identities with the government and submit to training and regulation. The SHRA split the superhero community down the middle, with Iron Man leading the pro-registration faction and Captain America spearheading an underground resistance movement. When the dust from their war finally settled, Cap turned himself in and registration became the law of the land (for a while, at least)."
http://in.ign.com/civil-war-ii/94239/feature/5-things-to-know-before-reading-marvels-civil-war-2

Stamford, CT, eh?  They must be talking about the West side...and other areas.. with all their recent gun violence.

Not a day goes by recently that there isn't a shooting or some kind of violence in Stamford.  Speaking for myself, doing social and ministry work here is no picnic at all and I am always on guard against becoming a victim of some kind.

I shall have to investigate the 'etiology' of 'Civil War II's choice of Stamford as the focus of violence so  rampant that 'superheroes' must be involved.  I mean, they could have chosen Detroit or Hartford or some similar place where death by 'bad guys' is endemic.

I welcome your comments as we explore this together, either here or on Facebook.

What I won't do is leave this topic unstudied, unquestioned and not pondered, nor scrutinized.

We've got a 'situation' here, with this 'disastrous loss of life', in reality, as well as in fiction.

Anybody listening?

Syrian Refugees Welcomed In Stamford, CT by Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

How Isis Smuggles Terrorists Among Syrian Refugees

http://www.newsweek.com/how-isis-smuggles-terrorists-among-syrian-refugees-453039

 It's a big secret and we don't have much information, but apparently SIRS (Stamford Integrated Refugee Services) is welcoming Syrian refugees to Stamford today! https://www.facebook.com/fccstamford

"An update and URGENT request from our SIRS action team.... (4/17/16)
Our Syrian family is coming to Stamford in ten days. We are delighted to have secured the apartment for them and are thankful that the Westchester Refugee Task Force has gotten the furniture and some household goods to furnish it..."  read more at https://www.dropbox.com/s/vl0yl833ctaj21q/SIRS_wants_and_wish_list.xls?dl=0

Details are scant, but the mother organization IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services) headquartered in New Haven, CT is sponsoring this campaign.  http://www.irisct.org/index1.html Perhaps some news services will pick up this story for a news report, but I'm not holding my breath.

In the meantime, please join me in praying for non-muslims all over the world--especially Christians and Jews--who are being killed, tortured and obliterated by Muslim terrorists.

Americans need to know about this--and that means all of us.

(Additional link added 4/30/16)  http://www.fccstamford.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Crossroads-April-2016.pdf
"SIRS group is prepared and funded (thanks to a $10,000 gift from an anonymous donor) to receive a refugee family in Stamford.  Thank God that this group was able to organize themselves with representatives from and community groups in Stamford and get approved in record time!"

What does this mean?  Who's involved?



God Bless You,
Rev. Barb
Dear Ones Healing Ministry  (DOHM)




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"Shana Tova To All My Jewish Friends All Over The World This Rosh Hashanah" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

To my dear Jewish sisters and brother:

     Especially at this time in history...with much anti-Semitic and anti-Israel sentiment in play, allow me to wish you ALL a most blessed Rosh Hashanah!

     Let us pray for world peace, in both the religious and secular world!

     HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY FRIENDS!

Love,

Rev. Barbara Sexton

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Local Muslim Leader Weighs In On Anti-American Violence Allegedly Spurred By Controversial Anti-Islam Video" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

 Dear Ones:
     Well, I don't know about any 'major' Muslim leaders, but I count one Muslim 'group' 'locally', at least, who has spoken up against the horrendous anti-American violence flaring up in the Middle East and all over the world.
     That 'one group' is 'The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut'.  I thank them for speaking forth:
"Latest Announcements  September 12, 2012"
"The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut strongly condemns the violent attacks on American embassies in Egypt and Libya. Nothing is worth the cost of a human life, and we firmly believe that there is no honor or faith in committing such violence.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and the other three American personnel at this tragic time."
LINK: http://www.muslimcoalitionct.org/
     This is a good start."  But things have been largely silent about anything remotely related to caring about the United States of America, let alone non-Muslims in general.
     American Muslims are as silent as they have been since 9/11.  Except to attend a few 'interfaith Iftars' here and there, there is nothing.
     They offer no real words of sympathy for the American lives lost due to Muslim extremists.
With Love in Christ-
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"President Romney Is Right On Target" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

 photo courtesy: http://www.jihadwatch.org/2012/09/in-any-war-between-the-civilized-man-and-the-savage-support-the-civilized-man.html
Dear Ones:
     Rather than emphasize the many 'negatives' about President Obama's response to and his 'handling of' the embassy killings in Libya, I will take a different course here.
     I praise our up and coming 'President Mitt Romney'.
     I laud him for his appropriate, honorable and COURAGEOUS comments--amidst a sea of Progressive Liberal 'nay-sayers'--about the terrible PLANNED attacks on Ambassador Chris Stevens and others at United States embassies around the world.
     Here in 'liberal Connecticut', as elsewhere, I urge all peoples of 'good faith'....those who love America and those who seek to work for true JUSTICE...to have the COURAGE OF THEIR CONVICTIONS and thus vow to protect this United States of America.
     We cannot ignore obvious truths.
     It is time to wake up...and it is time to pray, as we seek to avoid violence whenever and wherever possible.
With Love In Christ,
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

  image courtesy www.GospelGifs.com  God Bless You, Jim Sutton!

"Christianophobe Stamford Rabbi Josh Hammerman Apologizes For His Anti-Christian Bigotry" By Rev. Barbara Sexton Dear Ones Healing Ministry

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Members-of-all-faiths-gather-in-support-of-Islam-630355.php
Dear Ones:
     This is upsetting, yes, but it is hardly surprising in liberal Stamford, CT that this type of thing should originate here.
     But, Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of Temple Beth El recently 'went off', as many Progressive Libs are wont to do as if it is their birthright.  He raled on 'those not like himself'...and on those who do not hold to 'his particular social justice values'.
     The Rabbi's blog is called, ironically, 'On One Foot: Joshua Hammerman's Blog.  Unfortunately Rabbi Josh, you don't have a FOOT to stand on with your anti-Christian rant.
LINK: http://joshuahammerman.blogspot.com
     I am very used to hearing from religious leaders with Rabbi Hammerman's mindset, especially ever since he played a major role in some ill-conceived interfaith shenanigans in the 'interfaith community'.
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/08/shariah-law-preached-from-stamford.html 
     But recently, Rabbi Hammerman's blew it bigtime!  Even I was surprised when he decided to zero in on all moderate/conservative CHRISTIANS in a very unkind (and weird) way by saying,

"If Tebow wins the Super Bowl, against all odds, it will buoy his faithful, and emboldened faithful can do insane things, like burning mosques, bashing gays and indiscriminately banishing immigrants."
     WHAT IN HEAVEN'S NAME ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT, RABBI JOSH HAMMERMAN?  HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? 
     Not surprisingly, 'Jewish Week' pulled Rabbi Hammerman's article and the good Rabbi offered an 'apology'.
LINK:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2011/12/jewish-week-apologizes-for-anti-tebow-column-by-rabbi-tim-tebow-denver-broncos-rabbi-joshua-hammerman/1 
not because they wanted to, but because they had to.
     Popular outrage saw to that.
     Be that as it may, it is worthwhile for people of ALL faiths (as well as for all atheists/agnostics) to educate themselves about the anti-Christian/anti-religion bigotry that is running rampant today.
     I, myself,  never realized that Rabbi Josh was such a Christianophobe.  He certainly successfully hid it from me in the 22+ years I have been acquainted with him via the faith community.
     But do draw your own conclusions.  May God grant us the ability to live together peaceably, if it is at all possible.
     To my fellow Christians, I say learn and be wiser.  Then do as Jesus would do.  
     Be smart about those who intend us harm and be as agreeable and understanding as possible with those who are 'different than ourselves'.
     Forgive Rabbi Josh Hammerman and sin not as he has in thought, mind, word and deed.
With Love In Christ
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
See: http://joshuahammerman.blogspot.com/
See also: http://biggovernment.com/jdunetz/2011/12/14/the-tim-tebow-hating-rabbi-and-progressive-bigotry/

"Whatever You Think Of Occupy Darien, Please Have Compassion For Margaret Rague" By Rev. Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

 courtesy http://www.thedailydarien.com/news/occupy-darien-draws-fire-readers

Dear Ones:
     Whatever you may think or feel about the 'OCCUPY DARIEN' movement, I would ask you to have compassion for it's apparent leader/organizer Margaret Rague, who was recently arrested:
LINK: http://www.thedailydarien.com/news/occupy-darien-organizer-arrested
     The news media have been 'rift' with comments, back and forth, between Ms. Rague and others.  
     Even a cursory examination of these reveals some very disturbing interactions:
LINK: http://www.thedailydarien.com/news/occupy-wall-street-protesters-head-darien
     We don't need this kind of thing.
     It does Darien (or Stamford with their 'OCCUPY STAMFORD" or New Canaan with their 'OCCUPY NEW CANAAN' or any of Connecticut, for that matter) no good at all.
     And it certainly is not in keeping with what should be the 'joy' of this holiday-time of the year.
     So won't you please join me in praying for all involved here?
     Please pray that those who are hurt and angry may know 'peace in their hearts' in the spirit of compassion and forgiveness.
     Above all, do not contribute to that which seeks only to promote discord and tumult across our fine country.
     At this time in history we should all be 'pulling together'!  We should be seeing to it that those most 'at risk'--our young, our elderly, the weak, the poor, the hungry--are comforted and cared for!
     Thank you & God bless you, all true 'Peacemakers', who I know are here and listening!
With Love in Christ
Rev. Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"It's Been Ten Years: Connecticut Conservatives Remember Sept. 11, 2001" By Rev. Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

courtesy http://www.leatherneck.com/dougkidd/  Doug Kidd

America and her true allies remember this day, September 11, 2001. 

     It is NOT a day for 'burning anything'. 

     It is NOT a day for complaining about petty things or for making arguments in favor of foreigners here who 'may or may not be' terrorists themselves.

     This is NOT a day for 'politicking' or campaigning.

     This is a day to uplift the United States of America.

     This IS a day for the real victims of September 11 and their families and friends. 

     This IS a day for the first-responders, those emergency crews who prove that God is present on earth. 

     This IS a day to honor the response, rescue and resolve of the 'good guys' of ALL nations and colors, races, religions and creeds and to uplift them. 

      This IS a day of  SHAME and DISGRACE for those who HATE the goodness of America and of the FREE WORLD.

     On September 11, 2001, we witnessed the 'winnowing of wheat from the chaff'.  TEN YEARS LATER, this winnowing continues.

     We witness God's Hand at work on earth in a very real way when we honor those who have worked, suffered and died due to the selfish hatred of those who love evil.

     On this day, we consider the UTTER DISRESPECT and LACK OF SENSITIVITY of those who use this day to further their 'NON-PROFITS' & their 'BUILDING PROJECTS' that in no way uplift and support those who have suffered as a result of the events of September 11, 2001.

     We CONDEMN those who seek ANY 'self-profit' at the expense of the United States of America.  

     We utilize this prime opportunity to 'pray for and love our enemies'.  

     May God grant Americans and others who cherish freedom the discernment to recognize HATRED for America and her allies in all it's incarnations.

     May God grant us the ability to recognize when religion is being used as a weapon and as a means of control.

     On this day of remembering September 11, 2001, we are a stronger, smarter, sharper and more fearless people determined to root out ALL that is a threat to our way of life and very existence.

      May God embolden even the WEAKEST among us to stand up to the intimidation of the terrorist mentality. 

     On this day, we soundly condemn those faceless cowards whose only intent is to wreck havoc upon God's people for their own gains. 

     Let this day serve as an example to the free world of our resolve.  

     And let those of us all over the world who are so inclined to PRAY RIGHT NOW for God's Blessing on this TENTH anniversary of September 11, 2001 and--

May God Bless America

AMEN

Reverend Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

courtesy http://www.leatherneck.com/dougkidd/

"What I Know For Certain About Judgement Day May 21, 2011" By Reverend Barbara Sexton

courtesy www.TurnBackToGod.com

 Dear Ones:
     By now all have heard that tomorrow May 21, 2011 will be 'Judgement Day'.
     Believers will be 'Raptured', the dead first and then living believers, a 'concept' which is cherished with wondrous anticipation by many, if not most, genuine Christian believers.
     I don't know if tomorrow will be the day or not, but my advice to you is this:
     If you are a Christian striving to live in a 'state of grace', keep on doing what you've been doing.
     If you are a non-believer, I pray that you will be given the gift of faith.
     And to 'marginal' Christians, this is a good time to 'firm up' your beliefs and fully put your faith in the Lord.  Pray to God that your faith be strengthened.
     Come what may tomorrow, there are TWO things I DO know for certain:
1)  It will be a hey-day for scoffers and non-believers who will reveal the true depths of their religious intolerance and lack of understanding for Christians and other persons of faith
....and
2)  As if things were not bad enough in this world already, even today, this so-called 'day before', May 20, 2011, true followers of Christ have an even more difficult path to tread with those around them.
With Love in Christ,
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

 courtesy www.free-Christian-wallpapers.com

"All Sharia All The Time: The Mutual Love Of Gov Dan Malloy & Midhat Syed & Co." By Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry' "

WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7JZBeSPCEI&feature=player_embedded#at=19

Dear Ones:
     I certainly have spoken enough in the past about the ever-burgeoning presence of Sharia- compliance in the Nutmeg State of Connecticut.  (See keywords below for a number of articles of interest)
     But the dearth of 'views' of the video above is SHAMEFUL!
     This is something not only every person in STAMFORD, CT should watch....but so should everyone in this COUNTRY!
    Oh, and President Obama, you need to watch this, too.
     I know you and Dan are 'buds', but I do believe he's after your job!
     Clearly, the Muslim population of Stamford and CT think VERY HIGHLY of our new Governor Dannel Malloy!
     Sharia lawyer Midhat H. Syed (Midhat Hassan?) (that's the guy lauding Malloy in the bottom end of the video) formerly (?) of Murtha Cullina LLP, Stamford, CT sure likes Malloy, anyway.
     And that's GOOD....isn't it?
     I, for one,  'wish' that Dan would use his ever-increasing outreach to the Muslim community to address THE GROSS PERPETUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND PERPETUALLY INCREASING VIOLENCE of Muslims against Christians and Jews all over the world, especially in Pakistan, Egypt, Libya and Syria.
     It would be nice if Malloy would have a care for the treatment of WOMEN in Syed's Pakistan and other areas of the world where male Islamodominance prevails.
     But for now we are content to just 'get out the word' and  have as many people as possible watch the video above so that they can draw their own conclusions, since in this day and age, we can hardly believe what our leaders tell us anyway.
     Witness the recent killing of Bin Laden, with it's myriad of twists and story-telling, and fabrications and nonsense proffered forth by a W.H. spokesman barely old enough to shave.
     Good luck getting at the the truth anymore, but that's what happens when political callings are at stake in the rough and tumble business known as American politics.
     The truth becomes fungible.
     Freedom and freedom of speech is variable and is no longer a 'right' in America today.
     So take a look at the characters in the video above and consider what this all means regarding the phenomenon known as 'creeping Sharia'.
     It's 'all good', right?
"I Say, Not 'God Damn America', but God Bless America" 

Reverend Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com 

"Osama Bin Laden Death: Thank You Bush, Cheney, CIA & Gitmo" By Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

 

UNITED WE STAND President George W. Bush Sept 11, 2001 

graphic courtesy Doug Kidd http://www.leatherneck.com/dougkidd/

 Dear Ones:

     People of good faith pray at all times and in all ways that God's Will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven.

     Today May 2, 2011, Osama Bin Laden was killed and we pray that the world will be a better and safer place henceforth because of it.

     We are grateful to our United States Navy SEALS, USAF and all service members who supported this effort, and we thank them.

     We thank our US Army for 'boots on the ground' here and abroad, serving all Americans.

     And we thank our US Coast Guard and the Seabees for protecting all waters, domestic and foreign.

      President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney deserve our thank-yous for their efforts, as do all those in leadership positions during the last difficult decade in American history, including those of President Obama, if only recently.

      Finally, but not least, we thank our brave CIA and  United States Marine Corps for not only fighting in  Iraq and Afghanistan, but for also faithfully discharging their interminably thankless duties at GITMO.

      I know of many of the travails you suffered and still suffer from there in that God-forsaken tropical hell from irascible 'detainees' intent upon harming the free world.

graphic courtesy Doug Kidd http://www.leatherneck.com/dougkidd/     

     But you've 'hung in there'.  You've persevered despite calls from the world...and even from fellow Americans...to 'scrap Guantanamo'.

     Now it turns out that your efforts have reaped great intel which has been instrumental in bringing a global villain to justice.

     "OOH-RAH", is all I can say, for your sustained dedication to us over all these years.

    May you all those listed above be ever-strengthened and encouraged by the Lord, Himself, during these days and in the difficult ones to come.

God Bless Us All & God Bless America

('USARevBarb')
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

 

courtesy www.amazing-animations.com

 

"My Neighbor's Faith- FCC Stamford 'Son' John Thomas Just Another Swaggart, Bakker,Long" By Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYla5xdPTUg 
ABOVE: Rev. John Thomas defending Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Rev. Otis Moss
Dear Ones:
     There is a sorry story unfolding 'behind the scenes and under the wire' involving John Thomas, past President of the UCC, the United Church of Christ.
     You can get all the sordid details you like here:
"United Church of Christ suspends ministry of former national president"
LINK: http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2011/01/post_427.html  
     Thomas is a 'son' of the First Congregational Church of Stamford (FCC Stamford)....One of it's 'shining star's' in the world of Progressive liberal clergy, and an influential one at that up until very recently.
     Some 'background' on his growing scandal:
"Former United Church of Christ President Chooses Adulterous Relationship, Divorce; Creates Crisis"
LINK:  http://www.reformationucc.org/2010/08/20/united-church-christ-president-chooses-adulterous-relationship-divorce-creates-crisis/
     Here's a 'reluctant' UCC LINK:
UCC Forced To Confront John Thomas Issues Due To Finances
     And, more recently, a LINK dated Feb 3, 2011:
Why John Thomas Matters...as if thinking Christians, anti-Christians, atheists and agnostics can't figure it out for themselves:
http://www.reformationucc.org/2011/02/03/john-thomas-matters/

photo: http://www.broadwayucc.org/newsletters/09-03-March09-BUCCnews.pdf

    

     John's mother Margaret Thomas was a beloved life-long member of FCC Stamford (also known as 'The First Congregational Church of Stamford') long-remembered for her stalwart faithfulness to our church and it's members, as well as for her 'forward-looking' personal theology embraced by the UCC-at-large.

http://www.reformationucc.org/

Rev. Lydia Velika-'the other woman and frequent flyer with Rev. John Thomas'...on whose buck?

    
     Margaret was ever-proud of the influence her son John had for decades on not only our local church, but internationally, as well...heady influence, indeed.
     This is not to say that all of us at FCC Stamford agreed with her and her son's convictions, for we did not.  Nevertheless, we kept tithing in good and with good faith.
     A handful of us would have no part of violation of our second amendment (gun) rights, Black Liberation Theology, politicking in the Sanctuary during Worship Services, blanket right to abortion at all stages, including late-term abortion, comprehensive 'blessing' and 'performance' of same-sex marriages in church Sanctuaries, and--a real sticking point for me: the severe anti-Israel, anti-Semitic sentiment of John Thomas and the UCC-at-large.
LINK: http://www.nysun.com/national/liberal-church-more-balanced-on-middle-east/57212/ 
LINK: Barack Obama and the UCC: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Church_of_Christ
     The few of us balked and still do at various UCC 'resolutions' and 'statements' and refused to 'sign onto' a number of them.  But none of that matters anymore, for the precepts above are now fully ingrained into the UCC and FCC in Connecticut and the rest of the country.  
     What does matter, though, is the IMPACT the Thomas church and theology currently has on the citizens here in Southwestern CT and specifically in Stamford!
     Today's FCC Stamford's 'relatively new' pastor Rev. Cari Jackson feeds the flames of the Progressive Lib church culture in the church that John Thomas hails from. 
     Jackson furthers what Thomas planted and fomented over the decades of his life here in Southwestern Connecticut.    
     And this same church has increasing involvement with The Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut and The Rev. Kate Heichler, Rabbi Josh Hammerman and others who 'speak for and represent' the 'faith community'.
LINK: http://interfaithcouncil.net/default.aspx and
LINK: http://interfaithcouncil.net/Documents/Flyer-MyNeighborsFaith-2.pdf
     Now the 'John Thomas tradition' permeates Stamford's Mayor Pavia's new 'Multicultural Council', as well, which I find to be 'kind of strange' for a so-called 'Republican', Pavia:
LINK: --Mayor Pavia's Multicultural Council of Stamford: http://www.cityofstamford.org/content/25/64/1168/118292/default.aspx
LINK:
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/default/article/Stamford-panel-to-discuss-religious-relations-1031478.php#ixzz1FBQbKPpU
     As a TEA PARTY PATRIOT in Progressive Lib Connecticut, I wonder if anyone is looking out for TAXPAYER MONEY with Mayor Pavia's newly-established 'Multicultural Council'?
     Have all the 'religious parties involved' with this new council been properly 'vetted'?
     I've written before about my concern's for pro-Muslim sentiment generated in Southwestern Connecticut. 
     And with this piece, I am taking us all 'out of our comfort zones' to address a very real example of the foolishness of mixing 'politics and religion'.
     It will be interesting to see if the 'John Thomas Scandal' so in the tradition of Swaggart, Bakker, Long and company ultimately impels the probably well-intentioned-though-perpetually-misguided Interfaith Council of SW CT to 'straighten up and fly right'.
     Money talks when all good persuasions cannot.  It is not the root of all evil, but the love of money most certainly is.
     Let that 'love' be looked into on behalf of TAXPAYERS all over the United States, especially when it comes to 'religious types' preaching 'politics from the pulpit'.
     It's the right thing to do and will lessen the possibility that good people will be taken advantage of by those like John Thomas and the ones over whom his vast influence extends.
     Not even Thomas's blog makes mention of his years-long shenanigans and recent downfall:
LINK: http://www.ctschicago.edu/index.php/mnusocialmedia/john-thomas-blog/312-the-bipartisanship-we-dont-need
     Therefore, I urge all people of good faith to steward themselves, lest they try to proffer forth anything that will mislead the easily-mislead public.
LINK: http://interfaithcouncil.net/Documents/Flyer-MyNeighborsFaith-2.pdf
LINK: http://interfaithcouncil.net/Documents/Flyer-MyNeighborsFaith-2.pdf
      "For shame", to those who do otherwise.
     When John Thomas got arrested in October 2007 for attempting to storm the White House with a stack of sexual-libertine doctrine, "Thomas reminded the crowd of martyred theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who said, "The church has been a silent partner in evil deeds...We are breaking that silence today".
     All I have to say is 'he-Thomas-would know'...and yes I am.
     I thank God that Margaret was 'spared witness' of the downfall of her son, but truly he has fooled us all.
May God Bless Us & Show Us His Mercy
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/
UPDATE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/12/samuel-l-jackson-obama-vote-black_n_1271797.html 
         

"Biochemist Recommends: Always Request Glove Changes You're Entitled To During TSA Pat-Downs!" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

TSA Pat-Down

Dear Ones:
     Well, I searched for it and here is a link on the TSA website which states that you have every RIGHT to ask TSA Officers to change their gloves when they touch your person and your property.
"You have the right to ask a Security Officer to change her/his gloves during the physical inspection of your accessible property, before performing a physical search (pat-down,) or any time a Security Officer handles your footwear." 
LINK: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1567.shtm
     I have already discussed contamination and contagion possibilites at the hands of TSA agents
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/11/tsa-luggage-searches-infective.html 
     Regular 'glove changes' are prudent for travelers and TSA Officers alike.
     The only caveat is that since the gloves only cover up to the wrist, it is important to realize that any 'exudates', weeping/oozing fluids, bacteria, viruses, protozoans and so forth entrapped on the sleeves and other uniform parts of the TSA Officers (and on their bare skin for those wearing short sleeves) STILL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR YOU.
     Should any of the above contaminate you via the TSA Officer's clothes, you may be at risk, especially, should the contaminated uniform make contact with your eyes, mouth, nose, ears, broken skin, mucous membranes, 'rashy areas' and other 'areas'.
     Many microbes can live for an amazingly long time on so-called 'non-living surfaces' like clothing, pens, communication devices, clipboards, 'wands' and all the other items TSA Officers are likely to use when examining you.
     And the contamination potential can be even WORSE when the TSA Agent has bare arms which can carry not only fellow travelers' contamination, but his or her OWN population of bio-organisms, both pathogenic and non-pathogenic, as well!

TSA Pat-Down

     DON'T BE SHY!  ASK FOR A GLOVE CHANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
--before anyone handles and inspects your carry-ons
--after anyone handles your shoes and intends to continue
--after a TSA Officer touches their face/nose/mouth/ears/hair or anywhere else on their own body
--after anyone sneezes and/or coughs and/or has a runny nose and/or drools or 'splatters saliva while speaking' during your pat-down
--after a cast or brace is 'swabbed for explosives'.  It is virtually impossible to keep a cast or brace absolutely sterile and the swabbing procedure is essentially a 'microbe-collecting procedure' which will contaminate the TSA Officer's gloves no matter what he or she does.
--any time you feel uncomfortable with sanitation levels during your pat-down.
     Of course, these suggestions are as much for the benefit of the TSA Officers as they are for the traveling public.
     In an ideal world, TSA Officer's would be provided with new, clean disposable cover-ups and multiple sets of gloves for each and every passenger.
     If it were up to me, they would wear face masks, as well.
     But as it stands now, I suppose it will be necessary for some sort of airport and travel-related epidemic to break out before those safe-guards are in place.
     I've already written about 'Dominican Republic/Haitian Cholera' in New York City:
LINK: http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2011/02/dohmh-officials-confirm-3-cases-of.html 
And about the emergence of Dengue Fever in the United States:
LINK:  http://dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/2010/08/dengue-fever-redux-socio-medical.html
     I also have a word or two for those with allergies.  Certainly, latex gloves themselves have a high allergenic potential for some people. 
     Please be sure to carry a note from your health care provider IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO LATEX and request the use of NON-LATEX GLOVES by any TSA Officers patting you down and touching your property.
     For those of you allergic to strong scents, be sure to request a 'glove change' whenever you suspect that a TSA Officer's gloves are contaminated with perfume or any other highly odoriferous substance.
      If the TSA Officer themselves has any overpowering odors themselves which are likely to aggravate your allergies, you may have to ask for a 'TSA Officer change', as well! 
    I imagine TSA Officers are counseled to not wear strong fragrance, etc and if not, they should be. 
     But in the course of the day, it is pretty likely that something or other from some one's Dopp kit will spill on a TSA Officer's clothing or work area, so you must be prepared to advocate for yourself if you or your loved ones have allergies. 
     I pray this information is of some help to you.  Please be sure to read all the 'tips' provided on the TSA Pat-Down Page entitled "Tips For The Screening Process":
LINK: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1567.shtm
     They're good ones as we attempt to 'cope' with the realities of modern air travel in an uncertain world.
God Bless You & Bon Voyage
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com
BarbaraKSexton@aol.com 

"ايها الاحباء : في هذا اليوم من الفرح في مصر Dear Ones On This Day Of Joy In Egypt" من سيكستون باربرا القس From Reverend Barbara Sexton 'الشفاء ايها الاحباء الوزارة 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

Lefteris Pitarakis, The Associated Press

Demonstrators carry a huge Egyptian flag in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011. More than a quarter-million people flooded into the heart of Cairo Tuesday, filling the city's main square in by far the largest demonstration in a week of unceasing demands for President Hosni Mubarak to leave after nearly 30 years in power. 

نحن نعيش على الأمل والإيمان

'We Live In Hope and Faith'Demonstrators carry a huge Egyptian flag in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011. More than a quarter-million people flooded into the heart of Cairo Tuesday, filling the city's main square in by far the largest demonstration in a week of unceasing demands for President Hosni Mubarak to leave after nearly 30 years in power.

ايها الاحباء :

Dear Ones:

يرجى عذر ترجمة بلدي الفقراء إلى اللغة العربية، ولكن فهم أن أكون قد ولكن أفضل النوايا في هذا اليوم السعيد للجميع من مصر والعالم.

Please excuse my poor translation into Arabic, but understand that I have but the best of intentions on this happy day for all of Egypt and the world.

لقد علق بالكاد على الوضع السائد في مصر حتى الآن.

I've scarcely commented on the situation in Egypt until now.

يرجى العلم بأنني متعاطف جدا لمحنة الشعب المصري 

Please know that I am very sympathetic to the plight of the Egyptian people.

لقد حاربت من أجل حقوق الإنسان طوال حياتي.

I have fought for human rights all my life.

ولكن الحقيقة هي هذه : أريد ماسة لل'الفرح' شعرت في مصر اليوم في ميدان التحرير في القاهرة

والذي يجري الآن ورأى في جميع أنحاء العالم ليكون صحيحا ودائم

But the truth is this: I desperately want the 'JOY' felt in Egypt today in Tahrir Square in Cairo and which is now being felt across the globe to be true and lasting!

أريد من الشعب المصري ليكون حقا 'الديمقراطية'، لأنه من الواضح أنهم يريدون ذلك ويستحقون

ذلك

I want the Egyptian people to be truly 'democratic', for it is clear that they want it and deserve it.

أريد من الشعب المصري أن يكون هناك معيار أعلى بكثير من المعيشة ، لكسب المزيد من المال والحصول على أفضل من كل شيء لأنفسهم ولأطفالهم.

I want the Egyptian people to have a MUCH HIGHER standard of living, to make more money and to have the best of everything for themselves and for their children.

أريد مصر أن تكون دولة ديمقراطية وتأخذ مكانها اللائق بين الأمم.

I want Egypt to be a democracy and take its rightful place among the nations. 

أريد مصر أن تعيش في سلام مع جميع الدول والمشاركة في التجارة العالمية من اجل المنفعة المتبادلة.
I want Egypt to live in peace with all nations and participate in global trade for mutual benefit.
أريد ، والأهم من ذلك كله، أن مصر وأمريكا، ونعم، إسرائيل حتى يعيش بعذوبة... معا في سلام ودون خوف من بعضهم البعض.
I want, most of all, that Egypt and America and, yes, even Israel live together affably...in peace and without fear of each other.واسمحوا لنا جميعا الذين يريدون هذه الأشياء الصلاة والعمل معا، بغض النظر عن الجنسية أو الدين أو العرق أو الثقافة.
Let all of us who want these things pray and work together, no matter what nationality, religion, race, or culture.
ومن المؤكد أن الله هو الله جميعا.
Surely God is God of us ALL.
خالقنا يحبنا وينتشل أولئك الذين يعيشون في الحب والصداقة.
Our Creator loves us and uplifts those who live in love and friendship.
ومن المؤكد أن يشعر الغبطة اليوم في مصر هو فرصة لا مثيل لها لجميع الرجال والنساء ذوي
النوايا الحسنة للعمل معا من أجل تحسين أحوال البشرية جمعاء.
Surely the elation felt today in Egypt is an opportunity like no other for all men and women of good will to come together for the betterment of all mankind.

لذا دعونا دعم إخواننا وأخواتنا المصرية مع الرعاية. دعونا مساعدتهم في نضالهم من أجل أفضل طريقة للحياة

So let us support our Egyptian brothers and sisters with care. Let us help them in their struggle for a better way of life.

ونضم صوتنا لهم في تذكر أولئك الذين فقدوا حياتهم في مصر. ونضم صوتنا أسرهم وأصدقائهم وزملائهم وهم حدادا على فقدان احبائهم.We join them in remembering those who have lost their lives in Egypt.  We join their families, friends and colleagues as they mourn the loss of their loved ones.
نرسل حبنا والدعم لإخواننا وأخواتنا في مصر الذين يحبون الحرية.
We send our love and support to our brothers and sisters in Egypt who love freedom.
بارك الله فيكم ويحفظ لك،
God Bless & Keep You,
القس باربرا قندلفت
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"الكتاب المقدس والكيمياء الحيوية، حيث يلتقي العلم الصليب"
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com
من الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية
From the United States of America

"Egyptian Protesters Promise To Destroy Israel-VIDEO" Posted By Reverend Barbara Sexton

LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWcKewmyh_o&feature=player_embedded

"Armed Gangs Free Muslim Militants In Egypt" By Reverend Barbara Sexton

Armed Gangs Free Muslim Militants in Egypt January 30, 2011  Associated Press

CAIRO -- Gangs of armed men attacked at least four jails across Egypt before dawn Sunday, helping to free hundreds of Muslim militants and thousands of other inmates as police vanished from the streets of Cairo and other cities.


The U.S. Embassy in Cairo told its citizens in Egypt to consider leaving the country as soon as possible, a display of Washington's escalating concern about the stability of its closest Arab ally.


The army sent hundreds more troops and armored vehicles onto the streets of Cairo and other cities but appeared to be taking little action against gangs of young men with guns and large sticks who were smashing cars and robbing people.


At least one Nile-side shopping mall in Cairo was on fire after being looted the previous day.
READ THE REST HERE:
http://www.military.com/news/article/armed-gangs-free-muslim-militants-in-egypt.html

Dear Lord:
Please keep all who love peace from harm. 
Please Bless and Keep Coptic Christians in Egypt who are persecuted every day by those intent on evil.
Please grant our USMC Your Mighty Strength & Power to Protect
And ever-remember your sons and daughters in Israel.
In Jesus's Name,
AMEN
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"MARINES IN EGYPT WILL SAVE THE DAY FOR MANY" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

http://www.leatherneck.com/dougkidd/index.html

THANK GOD FOR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. 

WHEN IT HITS THE FAN, THEY ARE THERE.

SEMPER FI & GODSPEED-Rev. Barb

"President Obama's New Spiritual Advisor" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

courtesy http://www.gospelgifs.com/   Jim Sutton

UPDATE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/12/samuel-l-jackson-obama-vote-black_n_1271797.html
Dear Ones:
     I think the President is struggling to find his 'true spiritual center'. He lacks a 'spiritual advisor' as far as the public knows, and his last one was a disaster politically for him.
     I can understand his being 'wary' of such advisors. And I understand him being wary of his/our former affiliation with the United Church of Christ, the UCC. It's a mish-mash of uber 'if it feels good and raises money, let's do it' theology with little accountability to anyone.
     But the UCC did provide a 'platform' for President Obama to deliver his first Presidential campaign speech (his/their words) in June of 2007 in Hartford, CT.
     Trouble is, the UCC is dying on the vine and I don't think they'd take the chance of being accused of 'breaching the line between church and state' again. 
     All things considered, both Mr. Obama and myself are well rid of close association with that group...though I am still, technically, a member and for all we know, he, too, has maintained at least 'associative' status there. 
     Considering the 'kill the white devil' and 'chickens coming home to roost' mentality of Reverend Jeremiah Wright and company, it would be a real shame for our first black president to still be on board with that, don't you think?
      Surely we are all expecting better of him, this President who claims to 'want to unify', than to embrace 'Black Liberation Theology', right?
       It is quite possible that Obama is the 'new and improved President Obama'.  He may actually have had some understanding of how hateful and hurtful his beloved Chicago Trinity Church's teachings are to anyone 'not like they are'.
     It could be our President has morphed.
     If so, he should make amends and 'declare a new spiritual home',based on 'improved counsel'.  Be it church or mosque or a place where both reign (such as the UCC), he really should say so.
      What is there to hide, anyway?
     Obama knows by now that he is bound to anger many, no matter who or what he chooses, the unenviable position for someone who is so high-profile.
     But if the President wishes to remain in his 'high-profile position', he needs to come clean with us regarding the church-dealings/events/venues he used so freely last go-round. 
      Indeed, those pesky 2012 elections are coming up and if Barack Obama hopes to avail himself again of that glorious 'worship bully pulpit', he needs to act and act fast.
     We believers know that at the end of the day, President Obama will be judged just like the rest of us poor slobs, for all he has done and said and not done and left unsaid. 
     Someday he will have to explain how he left the Muslim v. Christian controversy 'float' for so long and what his 'motives' are for doing so.  A simple statement would go a long way Mr. President.
     Alas, we are born alone, we die alone and we will have to account for ourselves--alone.
     It's true.
     So I do pray President Obama has or will have the spiritual discernment to make wise choices for himself and his family with that 'free will' the Good Lord gave him.
     I pray he honors God above all, coming to peace with the uneven and tumultuous cultural and religious exposures he had during his non-traditional childhood.
     Let our President think for himself, as he will be judged for himself. 
     An honest reflection will reveal that the man who 'used' the church to get elected must now live with the consequences and figure out what 'to do' for 2012.
      Me--I left the UCC precisely because I got sick and tired of hearing Progressive Lib Democrat politics literally preached from the pulpit during 'worship'.  It was especially distressful to me since I was a mute on my political standings.  I was a quiet, apolitical moderate-conservative with some liberal social leanings at the time.
     All was fine with me and the UCC until I expressed my opinions.  For such an open and affirming church, they sure live a lie, I quickly learned.
     But oh what a difference an election cycle or two makes!
     Now the 2012 elections are looming.   This is as good a time as any for anyone running for President to declare their true religious affiliations, if any.
      American voters are funny when it comes to their chosen candidates, officials, elections and religion.
      We want them to keep it honest.  We  want them to keep it simple.
With Love in Christ
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/




courtesy http://www.gospelgifs.com/  God Bless You Jim Sutton