Engaging Weekend: White House Says Americans Can Opt Out of ObamaCare, Teachers Want to Make School Curriculum “Gay Friendly,” Doctor Can Kill Child But Boyfriend Can’t

May 20, 2013 By

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Engaging Weekend is a collection of articles you might have missed over the weekend. But we thought they were important and wanted to make sure you had a chance to read them.

White House: All Americans Can Opt-Out Of ObamaCare

A recent article shares the details of an exchange between a journalist and the White House in which, after being asked about keeping their individual health-care plan, the White House responds by saying that if you have private health insurance you should be able to keep the plan you like. The writer then shares the implications of this news: “What this quite clearly means is that people who object to being forced to pay for abortifants and abortions as part of their “health” insurance plan can simply keep their current plan that doesn’t offer them. It clearly means that we can all have plans that don’t keep our twenty-five year old “children” feeding out of our pocketbooks. Best of all, this obviously means that–unlike ObamaCare plans that none of us have to use–the cost of our premiums will not be going up!” This sounds like great news to me. It remains to be seen if it is in fact true, because to date, all I’ve been able to learn is that private insurance will be overtaken by ObamaCare plans and the plans we currently have will be replaced. This is why so many states are opting out of ObamaCare. Too bad West Virginia has been eating it up and forcing it on West Virginians. Maybe we’ll see something change in the near future. Click here for original article.

Teachers to vote on making everything LBGTTQ friendly [Read more...]

About Nathan Cherry

Nathan Cherry is the chief editor and blogger for the Engage Family Minute blog, the official blog of the FPCWV. He serves also as the Regional Development Coordinator as a liaison to the pastor's of West Virginia. He is a pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, pro-religious freedom conservative. He is also a husband, father, pastor, author, musician, and follower of Jesus Christ.

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Engaging Weekend: White House Says Happy Mother’s Day by Celebrating Abortion Mandate, FDA Says Abortion Drug Ok for Teens but Not Caffeine, Christian Printer Says No to Homosexual Magazine

May 13, 2013 By

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Engaging Weekend is a collection of articles you might have missed over the weekend. But we thought they were important and wanted to make sure you had a chance to read them.

White House Celebrates Mother’s Day Promoting HHS Abortion Mandate

Nothing says “Happy Mother’s Day” like the celebration of…abortion? Sure it might sound insane to most sane human beings, but that didn’t stop the White House from tweeting about the hated HHS mandate. A recent article reports: “The White House found a way to celebrate Mother’s Day early, by sending out a series of tweets today promoting Obamacare. The official White House Twitter account specifically touting the HHS abortion mandate that compels religious groups to pay for birth control and drugs that may cause abortions under their employee health care plans. The mandate is so egregious it has drawn more than 100 lawsuits from religious groups, business, school and others who are not allowed to opt out under the narrow provisions.” Only the Obama administration would find it appropriate to celebrate moms by patting themselves on the back for one of the worst abortion bills in U.S. history. Never mind that they continued to be sued left and right by religious companies offended at the very thought of paying for abortion and abortion services. Maybe Obama and his regime can look for more appropriate ways of celebrating all the women who chose life and rejected the selfish notions of abortion. Click here for original article.

FDA Looks at New Regs for Caffeine Days After OK-ing ‘Plan B’ for Teens [Read more...]

About Nathan Cherry

Nathan Cherry is the chief editor and blogger for the Engage Family Minute blog, the official blog of the FPCWV. He serves also as the Regional Development Coordinator as a liaison to the pastor's of West Virginia. He is a pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, pro-religious freedom conservative. He is also a husband, father, pastor, author, musician, and follower of Jesus Christ.

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The Boy Scouts Will Soon Cave to Political Pressure (List of Resource Articles)

May 9, 2013 By

Boy Scouts LogoI wanted to give an update on what is happening with the Boy Scouts and their forthcoming vote on whether to reverse a long-standing ban on open homosexuals in the organization. Knowing that the Boy Scouts are very popular in West Virginia I believe this is something people in our state are very interested in. The fact that the Boy Scouts plan to build a very large camp in West Virginia further pulls us into the discussion.

What I discovered is a very large cache of information already on blogs and websites about the current situation. So, rather than simply add another (inadequate) voice to the mix, I thought I would instead provide a resource index of current articles that comment on the critical issue.

WND.com: Scouts’ resolution on ‘gays’ gets mixed reviews

This article explains the difference between the resolution offered in January the the current resolution that will be voted on at the national meeting in May. The bottom line is that neither resolution should be adopted since both cave to pressure and allow open homosexuals to be in the Boy Scouts. Click here for original article. [Read more...]

About Nathan Cherry

Nathan Cherry is the chief editor and blogger for the Engage Family Minute blog, the official blog of the FPCWV. He serves also as the Regional Development Coordinator as a liaison to the pastor's of West Virginia. He is a pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, pro-religious freedom conservative. He is also a husband, father, pastor, author, musician, and follower of Jesus Christ.

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Guess What Most People Want the Boy Scouts To Do?

May 8, 2013 By

One of the biggest votes in BSA history is coming up later this month. Ahead of that vote the BSA conducted a survey to gauge opinion from members and their families concerning their ban on homosexuals. The survey revealed that a majority of people want to see the BSA keep their current policy and resist pressure from homosexual groups to make any changes. A recent article reports:

“Ahead of a May 23 vote on whether to change its policies to allow openly homosexual scout members and/or gay scout leaders, the BSA has provided CNSNews with the results of survey conducted in February of BSA members, parents, donors and other interested parties. The survey’s executive summary describes it as ‘the most comprehensive listing exercise in [BSA] history.’ The survey shows that of the 200,000 adult members who responded, 61 percent are in favor of keeping the current policy, which excludes open and avowed homosexuals from the BSA; while 34 percent of the respondents said they would like to see the current policy changed.” All that’s left is to see if the BSA is smart enough to listen to their own members. Click here for original article.

About Nathan Cherry

Nathan Cherry is the chief editor and blogger for the Engage Family Minute blog, the official blog of the FPCWV. He serves also as the Regional Development Coordinator as a liaison to the pastor's of West Virginia. He is a pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, pro-religious freedom conservative. He is also a husband, father, pastor, author, musician, and follower of Jesus Christ.

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Homosexual Activist Comes Clean About Intentions

May 8, 2013 By

Couple on BeachPresident Obama famously remarked that “the only people that lie are people who have something to hide.”  Yes, that’s rich coming from him, but that’s an argument for another day.  What he said was very true, though.  When you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember what you said, or make excuses for it.

Not so, with those within the homosexual activist community that is driving hard to force a redefinition of marriage onto a world that has consistently defined marriage as the relationship between one man and one woman that has existed since the Garden of Eden and is the only such relationship that God ordains and blesses.  It has served mankind quite well for thousands of years.

It is only in the past 60-odd years that modern man in his ultimate arrogance has decided that marriage does not fit the narcissism of today which has become “all about me.” (The “me” being everyone who thinks that self-indulgence is more important than honesty and commitment).

In the short span of 60 years, we have seen divorce rates skyrocket to where they are today.  We have seen the reasons for divorce expand from adultery or desertion (the norm, for example, in Virginia as late as the 1970s or later) to not even having to have a reason – so-called, “no fault” divorce – which understandably made divorce so commonplace today.

When something is easy, it is typically more common.  It’s as simple as that.  Without commitment, nothing lasts very long.  [Read more...]

About Tom Stark

Tom Stark began writing for the Engage Family Minute blog in February 2012. As a small business owner Tom is passionate about the intersection of faith and politics in the life of Christians and the community around him. Having been touched by both the abortion issue and the issue of homosexuality in his own family, Tom is passionate about defending the lives of the unborn and upholding Biblical Truth. Tom also writes for www.westvirginiaconservative.com

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Environmental Factors Can Cause Homosexuality

May 7, 2013 By

Dr. Judith Reisman is a brilliant former principal investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice that is sounding the alarm on the sexualization of kids through various means. She is especially loathed by the homosexual community for calling out the abuse of children by homosexuals which often leads to “missed-orientation” diagnosis in children. In her recent article she wrote:

“Since modern brain research confirms that environment shapes the human brain, especially before age 21, it is not surprising that children’s sexual missed-orientations are increasing. Historic, cross-cultural, literary and scientific data obstinately identify myriad cultural markers that trigger temporary and/or permanent same-sex arousal. Even the left-leaning CDC 2001-2009 ‘Survey on Sexual Identity’ cannot hide the fact that early sex trauma is commonly causal in adult and juvenile sexual missed-orientations.” Click here for original article.

About Nathan Cherry

Nathan Cherry is the chief editor and blogger for the Engage Family Minute blog, the official blog of the FPCWV. He serves also as the Regional Development Coordinator as a liaison to the pastor's of West Virginia. He is a pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, pro-religious freedom conservative. He is also a husband, father, pastor, author, musician, and follower of Jesus Christ.

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Chris Broussard is Having the Kind of Homosexual Discussions We Need

May 7, 2013 By

Chris BroussardPersonally I’m surprised that the media and social network frenzy over ESPN analyst Chris Broussard’s comments on homosexuality has died down so quickly. I really thought it would be one of those things drug out over several weeks as network talking heads discuss what should be done about Broussard’s “horribly insensitive and discriminatory” comments.

Surprisingly the controversy over Broussard’s comments died rather quickly after a brief barrage of statements from both sides of the issue. Of course the barrage included a petition from MoveOn.org which is calling for Broussard to be suspended. This is hilariously absurd when one considers that if Broussard were suspended it would be for doing his job. After all, he was asked to answer a question, and then answered the question in a completely honest and respectful manner. And for that he is to be suspended?

On one might expect, people immediately took to Twitter to castigate Broussard and his remarks, even calling for him to be fired: “Broussard received immediate criticism on social media for the comments, with many tweeting the hashtag #firechrisbroussard and labeling the reporter’s comments as homophobic or bigoted.” But, to their credit, though they backed off of Broussards comments, ESPN stood by him and even said that Broussard had simply engaged in a “respectful discussion of personal viewpoints.”

The fact that ESPN stood by Broussard is both impressive and sad. Impressive because in our political climate it’s far more common to fire someone and dismiss their comments. It is sad that ESPN has to actually spell out the fact that Broussard was being respectful and sharing his opinion, something not just protected by the 1st Amendment, but sorely needed in the discussion of homosexuality. [Read more...]

About Nathan Cherry

Nathan Cherry is the chief editor and blogger for the Engage Family Minute blog, the official blog of the FPCWV. He serves also as the Regional Development Coordinator as a liaison to the pastor's of West Virginia. He is a pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, pro-religious freedom conservative. He is also a husband, father, pastor, author, musician, and follower of Jesus Christ.

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Could Your Child Be Asked to Kiss A Same-Sex Student in a West Virginia School?

May 2, 2013 By

kissThat sounds like a ridiculous and downright silly question, doesn’t it?  Not so fast!

A school in Red Hook, New York, is catching major flack after allowing a group from a local college into their middle-school classrooms to teach the anti-bullying curriculum mandated by a state law authorizing such indoctrination.

The instructors in this “anti-bullying” seminar required students to stand in front of the class and “act like they were on a lesbian date together.”

Other segments of the class for boys instructed these young people in the finer points of spotting “sluts” and distinguishing between them and other females.   Notably the criteria for being distinguished as a “slut” was primarily attributable to what one wears, not what one does.  These young men of tomorrow were also cautioned that they should “always maintain condoms in their wallet (apparently as a means of practicing safe sex?).

But the headline aspect of the training session was when the instructors required female students to stand in front of the class and ask each other for same-sex kisses. [Read more...]

About Tom Stark

Tom Stark began writing for the Engage Family Minute blog in February 2012. As a small business owner Tom is passionate about the intersection of faith and politics in the life of Christians and the community around him. Having been touched by both the abortion issue and the issue of homosexuality in his own family, Tom is passionate about defending the lives of the unborn and upholding Biblical Truth. Tom also writes for www.westvirginiaconservative.com

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Changes to the Boy Scouts Policy on Sexuality

May 1, 2013 By

Writing at The Gospel Coalition, Joe Carter shares the details of proposed changes to the BSA’s policy on homosexuals in the Boy Scouts. The three specific changes being proposed are below. While these changes look somewhat harmless on the surface, what they do is signal to homosexual advocates that the Boy Scouts are willing to compromise. Advocates will take that signal and begin immediately pressuring the BSA to go further, to include provisions for homosexual leaders, open homosexuality, and more. Ultimately, any changes will result in the end of one of America’s greatest youth organizations. Here’s the specifics:

1. “Scouting is a youth program, and any sexual conduct, whether homosexual or heterosexual, by youth of Scouting age is contrary to the virtues of Scouting.”

2. “The Boy Scouts of America does not have an agenda on the matter of sexual orientation, and resolving this complex issue is not the role of the organization, nor may any member use Scouting to promote or advance any social or political position or agenda.”

3. “No youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone.” Click here for original article.

About Nathan Cherry

Nathan Cherry is the chief editor and blogger for the Engage Family Minute blog, the official blog of the FPCWV. He serves also as the Regional Development Coordinator as a liaison to the pastor's of West Virginia. He is a pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, pro-religious freedom conservative. He is also a husband, father, pastor, author, musician, and follower of Jesus Christ.

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5 States Now Considering Marriage Redefinition

May 1, 2013 By

Legislators in five states are considering marriage redefinition bills:

  • Delaware: The House approved a bill today that could create same-sex marriage. It would still have to be passed by the Senate and signed into law. Under the legislation, no new civil unions would be performed after July 1, and existing civil unions would be converted to marriages.
  • Rhode Island: The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-4 today to send a same-sex marriage bill to the full Senate. The House approved the bill in January. It would create same-sex marriage. Civil unions would become marriages on Jan. 1, 2014.
  • Illinois: The Senate approved a same-sex marriage bill on Feb. 14. A date has not been set for the full House vote on the legislation.
  • Minnesota: Legislation that would create same-sex marriage has not yet reached the floors of the House or Senate. A bipartisan group of legislators introduced the bill in February. It would repeal a 1997 law defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
  • Nevada: Lawmakers passed a resolution Monday in the Senate that could redefine marriage. If the entire Legislature approves it this session, they will need to do so again in 2015. Voters would have to approve it in 2016.

The District of Columbia and nine states — Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Iowa, Washington, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York — have all redefined marriage.

Thirty-one states have amendments defending marriage. Click here for original article.

About Nathan Cherry

Nathan Cherry is the chief editor and blogger for the Engage Family Minute blog, the official blog of the FPCWV. He serves also as the Regional Development Coordinator as a liaison to the pastor's of West Virginia. He is a pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, pro-religious freedom conservative. He is also a husband, father, pastor, author, musician, and follower of Jesus Christ.

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