Mixed Crowd

Biblical history reports that most of the troubles of Moses as he led the 2.5 million children of Israel out of bondage in Egypt, resulted from a mixed multitude who came along, mostly Egyptians, who had entered marriage with the Israelites.  Almost immediately, they “longed for the flesh pots of Egypt”, they wanted cucumbers and melons. 

Many protestant denominations and even Baptist, have been decimated by a mixed congregation, attempting to do God’s work with saved people when unsaved have become integrated.  Those who are saved by faith in the grace of God know the mission of the church and know that the blessings of God depend on obedience.  “To obey is better then sacrifice.”  But those who are just “card signers” who have never been redeemed are the first to go along with anything including same-sex marriage.  State after state is accepting the heresy of same-sex marriage, the most ridiculous legal fraud ever visited on any country. 

Frederich Engels, who with Karl Marx, co-authored “The Communist Manifesto“, founders of worldwide communism, had the following to say about marriage, the marriage between a man and woman: “that marriage degenerates often enough into the crassest prostitution; a married woman only differs from the ordinary courtesan in that she does not let out her body on piece-work as a wage earner (prostitution).”

Roger Baldwin, founder of the ACLU, a follower of Marx and a vowed communist, founder of communism in the United States, made the following statement about marriage “Marriage as an institution developed from rape as a practice. Rape, originally defined as abduction, became marriage by capture. Marriage meant the taking was to extend in time, to be not only use of but possession of, or ownership.”

Fidel Castro, leader of the communist revolution in this hemisphere, founder of communism in the western hemisphere said, “I find capitalism repugnant. It is filthy, it is gross, it is alienating... because it causes war, hypocrisy and competition.”  This week, a delegation of US congress persons, members of the black caucus, themselves promoters of communism and same-sex marriage, visited Cuba and Fidel Castro.  It is easy to understand why our country is in such a desperate situation when we have elected officials in Washington and elsewhere, promoting the communist, anti-American ideology including the perversion of marriage. 

Their should be no controversy about same-sex marriage as an accommodation to the perversion of homosexuality, their should be no controversy about abortion an accommodation to the pagan community who want to use this as a birth control method.   Their should be no controversy about an anti-life, pro-abortion president of the United States speaking at any catholic school, (especially Notre Dame University) when Catholics, more so then any spiritual group, opposes slaughter of children.  Their should be no controversy about the world's largest naval power being aggravated by “so called pirates”, citizens of a country that does not own a ship, tank, or plane.  Their should be no controversy about a plane crossing the Canadian border, into the US on a 5 hour flight which could have caused any number of disasters to the worlds super power.  Any pirate or pirate boat should be killed instantly, the plane should have been shot down instantly. 

The greatest problem in this country is our inability to defend our ideas, our convictions, our reason for being, (raison d’etra).  At this time of the year, the Easter season when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (and, we were, at one time, a Christian nation) we see the beauty of our country and we bask in the opportunity provided by our country for its citizens, we realize, that like Simon of Syrene the first person to carry our Savior’s cross, we each have a cross to bear.  We are a Jewish-Christian society, our spiritual beliefs give integrity and fragrance to our existence. 

We have traitors to the protection of our republic in Washington and other government places of legislation just as we have traitors to the cause of Christ and the omnipotence of God in spiritual temples. 

In the military, I knew men, who although they were wearing their country's uniform, hated their country.  At VA hospitals, built and supported by the government to care for those who have given everything except life for their country.  Employees who, though paid well for their work and even wear a name tag of the hospital, demonstrated their hatred for their job and for the veterans.  Nothing is more disgusting or disappointing then the treatment of disabled citizens by bureaucrats, paid by tax dollars to support disabled citizens who would give anything not to be disabled. 

Years ago, I came into contact with a member of the Jim Baker TV program cast.  It was a big masquerade party with that particular program and the world knows what happened.  This individual, performed with a singing group, the pianist was probably the worst of the lot, but they were all totally entangled with drugs including alcohol and sexual perversions of every type.  They were well paid and could well afford their extravagant lifestyle and extravagant addiction.  On TV, we see these “TV preachers”, with their expensive haircuts wearing thousands of dollars in expensive clothes and yet proclaiming how much they need contributions. 

On the staff at one army hospital, I knew a medical officer who had at one time, was one time a pastor.  In his drunken stupors, he would sing hymns and try to entertain his fellow non-believers. I would listen to this heresy and pray for his forgiveness but the thought always came back, our church pews not full every Sunday with people who sing hymns condemning themselves. ( “All the way my Savior leads me”, “All go where you want me to go”)   Most of the church members I have known, do not go to church in the rain and, go to prayer meeting if a meal is served.

One of my aunts, until she died, worked most of her working life as a dietician at the O’Berry center near Goldsboro NC.  This is an institution which houses hundreds of “throw away” children, macrocephalics, microcephalics, and other disabilities of every type.  These children with no juvenile future, are cared for there by the state.  Such was a challenge to employees, mostly because the children so wanted to be loved.  I was told that many of the parents never returned to see their child.  Older couples, in the community, were hired to act as grandparents for these children, to show them some of the attention they desperately needed.  Across the highway, Cherry Hospital, an institution for adults with special needs.  My father had a friend who worked at that hospital and as a small child, I would be with him when he stopped by to see his friend.  When I was a child, it was a segregated, all black institution.  I have never forgotten the horror story which I witnessed and which my father should have prevented me from seeing. 

At an advanced age, I can tell you without fear of contradiction, getting old is not for sissies.  Only through faith can we remain optimistic.  The failures of those around us, whether in government or spiritual endeavor, must make each of us more determined to do our best. 

“ 1But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

3For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.  

4Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.”  (Isaiah 43:1-4)