Engaging Weekend: Gosnell Lined to Planned Parenthood and Obama, Mormons Approve of Allowing Homosexuals in Boy Scouts, Obama Thanks Planned Parenthood

April 29, 2013 By

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

Six Degrees of Kermit Gosnell: Links to Planned Parenthood, Obama

If you didn’t know better, you would think Kermit Gosnell, Planned Parenthood, and President Obama were three separate entities unrelated in any way. Of course, informed people know better. What informed people know is that Planned Parenthood in Philadelphia was well aware of Kermit Gosnell and his “House or Horrors” operating in town. They were aware due to the numerous complaints from women who would visit, then decide to go to Planned Parenthood and complain about the squalid conditions. Planned Parenthood “encouraged” women to complain to the Department of Health, but did nothing else. Planned Parenthood cares nothing for women, outside of their ability to take their money in exchange for abortions. So it’s no wonder Planned Parenthood did nothing to protect women from the horrors of Gosnell’s clinic. And President Obama, well, we all know he loves Planned Parenthood and continues giving them millions of our tax dollars. That’s a great circle of friends there. Click here for original article.

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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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White House Silent on Gosnell Trial – Is Anyone Surprised?

April 18, 2013 By

A reporter asked White House press secretary Jay Carney this question: “There is a murder trial in Pennsylvania, that I know you know is getting a lot of attention — more attention that the media was not getting on it — Kermit Gosnell, this doctor who is accused of having delivering some babies who were literally screaming and then beheading them. He’s facing murder charges on that and it hasn’t been decided yet obviously, since he’s still on trial. Is the president following this at all, does the White House have any reaction to that kind of situation?”

Did our president instruct Carney to condemn Gosnell’s actions? Was a statement released about the horrors and how it must be stopped? Did our president surround himself with infants and small children and plead for the violence against innocent children to cease? Nope. The White House and our President have “no comment” on the Gosnell trial. But it’s not all that surprising considering Obama, on more than one occasion as a Senator voted against bills to save the lives of children born alive as a result of botched abortions. Obama is at least staying consistent in his approval of abortion up to and even moments after birth. 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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Rep. Chris Smith Blasts Obama and Media for Gosnell Cover Up

April 17, 2013 By

TheBlaze.com carried this video of Rep. Chris Smith blasting Obama and the  media for covering up the Gosnell murder trial and trying to sweep it under the rug. Smith says if Gosnell had walked into a classroom and used a gun it would be all over the news, but using medical instruments moments after birth is somehow acceptable; something he finds hypocritical. Watch the video and share it with others so America can see and hear what abortion is really all about: money and killing. If the video doesn’t appear automatically, please refresh your browser. 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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Should Christians Be Involved Politically? Here’s the Correct Answer

March 14, 2013 By

Christians politicsShould Christians care about being involved politically? Does it really matter or make a difference? We know the world is going to gravitate towards sin, corruption, and chaos, so shouldn’t we just concentrate on spreading the Gospel and leave the politics and litigation to “the other guys”?

Those are some questions many of us who are active in politics get asked by those who seem far less interested. They are fair questions that deserve honest answers. Thankfully, Benjamin Bull, senior counsel with the Alliance Defending Freedom decided to answer those questions. Writing for the Christian Post, Bull says:

“Christians sometimes ask me, ‘Shouldn’t Christians, including Christian lawyers, try to avoid conflict, such as litigation in the courts, and spend their time on prayer and Christian fellowship and evangelism?’ In return, I pose some different questions: ‘What would have happened without Christian litigation in the courts over the last 20 years or so? And if we’re ready to turn back the clock on litigation, which legal victories are we willing to surrender?’”

Hopefully Bull’s counter-questions have caused you to start thinking about the court victories won by Christians over the last 20 years that, without Christians involved, would have been lost. Can you imagine the ramifications? Bull goes on to answer his own questions: [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 False Analogy of Homosexual = African American Civil Rights

February 23, 2013 By

gay rights civil rightsIn his second inaugural address, our President made a statement that is unprecedented for such a speech.   A recent article in Townhall.com quotes it this way…

“Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law, for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal, as well.   We the people declare today that the most evident of truths that all of us are created equal—is the star that guides us still; just as it guided our forbearers through Seneca Falls and Selma and Stonewall…”

This places it in the category of false analogy because it makes it appear that a homosexual not being treated “equally” under the law is purely a civil rights issue.  It is clearly not.

But this practice – using false analogy to justify a position or policy – is not uncommon among those who would re-make America to suit their own humanist/atheistic/hedonistic lifestyles and beliefs because they have no real facts with which to make their case.

The contrast being made in the President’s statement is that homosexuality is equal or comparable to the civil rights struggles of black Americans before and during the Civil War.  Nothing could be further from the truth for a number of reasons. [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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Engaging Weekend: Is Charleston WV One of America’s Most Biblically Minded Cities, Photos From March For Life in D.C., Pastor Mark Driscoll Doesn’t Believe Obama Knows God, Shelley Moore Capito Leads Race to Fill Rockefeller Seat

January 28, 2013 By

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 see them.

America’s Most and Least ‘Biblically-Minded’ Cities

Where does Charleston, WV fall on this scale of the most and least biblically minded cities? A recent article shares the purpose and variables of the study: “The study, based on 42,855 interviews conducted nationwide, attempts to determine the overall openness or resistance to the Bible in the country’s largest markets. The report ranks the most and least ‘Bible-minded’ cities based both on weekly Bible reading and who strongly asserts the Bible is accurate in the principles it teaches.” The fact that Charleston is on the list surprised me, which list it was on surprised me even more. My takeaway from this is that if Charleston is going to be on this list then I think we need to see some policy action that reflects the values they supposedly affirm. Click here for original article.

PHOTOS FROM FRIDAY’S MASSIVE PRO-LIFE RALLY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

The recent March for Life saw a record number of people march in Washington, D.C. to show our lawmakers that Americans support life. More than 500,000 people ignored the cold weather to make a statement. As The Blaze.com: shares; “Thousands of pro-life demonstrators marched through Washington to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to protest the landmark decision that legalized abortion. The annual event took on added significance for many in the crowd since it coincided with the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that created a constitutional right to abortion in some circumstances. The demonstrators, carrying signs with messages such as ‘Defend Life’ and ‘Defund Planned Parenthood,’ shouted chants including ‘Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, Roe v. Wade has got to go.’ They packed the National Mall and surrounding streets for the March of Life.” Click here for original article.

Mark Driscoll on Inauguration Day: Obama Likely Knows Neither God nor Bible

Many people watched President Obama put his hand on the Bible and swear to uphold the Constitution at his second inauguration last week. But for many, the fact that he placed his hand on the Bible, claims to be a Christian, then speaks of abortion rights, supporting marriage redefinition, and other policy positions that stand in opposition to the Bible leaves a bad taste in our mouths. But, as one article shares, at least one pastor in America is willing to vocalize what many of us are thinking: “Arguably the most impassioned remark came from Pastor Mark Driscoll, founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Wash., who wrote that Obama knows neither God or the Bible. ‘Praying for our president, who today will place his hands on a Bible he does not believe to take an oath to a God he likely does not know,’ Driscoll tweeted. The Mars Hill Church pastor’s tweet was retweeted by more than 2,100 people.” These honest sentiments are shared by many as we see the fruit of our president’s life, which does not line up with Scripture. But it should also cause us to pray for our president, that God would encounter him, and show him the truth. Click here for original article.

Poll: Capito has wide lead over possible challengers

According to The Hill.com: “The Harper Polling survey found Capito leading each possible Democratic challenger by double digits. The poll found Capito leading Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) 50 percent to 31 percent with about 18 percent saying they are not sure. In a matchup between Capito and former Sen. Carte Goodwin (D-W.Va.), Capito leads 53 percent to 19 percent with 27 percent saying they aren’t sure. The Harper Polling survey also found Capito with a wide lead against West Virginia State Supreme Court of Appeals Justice Robin Davis (D), 51 percent to 24 percent with about 24 percent saying they are unsure.” Keep an eye on this race as it will become a very important one for the 2014 mid-term elections. Liberals will aggressively seek to retain the seat while conservatives will eagerly seek to place someone like Capito. With a closely divided Senate, and a number of seats up for grabs, you can be assured that every race is significant. Click here for original article.

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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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Obama “Commemorates” Religious Freedom Day! Don’t Make Me Laugh

January 24, 2013 By

Obama religious freedomI heard a really funny joke the other day. It went like this, “Obama declares religious freedom day.” What makes it so funny is that Obama is the most hostile U.S. president toward religious freedom in our nation’s history. What makes it not-so-funny is that Obama is the most hostile U.S. president toward religious freedom in our nation’s history.

Nevertheless, on Wednesday of last week President Obama commemorated the day in 1786 when the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, a statute drafted by Thomas Jefferson, was enacted. I dare say that Thomas Jefferson and Barack Obama have two very different understandings of what religious freedom means to individual citizens. This is easy to conclude when one examines the words of President Obama:

“Foremost among the rights Americans hold sacred is the freedom to worship as we choose. Today, we celebrate one of our Nation’s first laws to protect that right — the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Written by Thomas Jefferson and guided through the Virginia legislature by James Madison, the Statute affirmed that ‘Almighty God hath created the mind free’ and ‘all men shall be free to profess . . . their opinions in matters of religion.’ Years later, our Founders looked to the Statute as a model when they enshrined the principle of religious liberty in the Bill of Rights.”

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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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Doubt the Importance of Judicial Appointments? Read This!

November 10, 2012 By

GavelEarly in the Obama administration, 2009 to be precise, the bill passed through Congress and was signed by the new President.  It was called the Hate Crimes Prevention Act.  It was controversial when it was passed and remains so as this little story will explain.

At the time it was being debated in Congress, a number of its members voiced concerns over the idea that this kind of law, worded as it was, amounted to criminalizing speech which is patently unconstitutional, but the progressives made their loud argument that such laws were necessary in order to protect minorities and members of groups like homosexuals who face violence solely because they are “different.”

First of all, the entire idea of “hate crimes” is as ridiculous as screen doors for submarines.  Every act that constitutes the injury of one person by another is already on the state and federal books as a criminal act or a tort under civil laws.  There are already remedies in place for anyone injured.  The remedies are called criminal charges, civil rights violations if you are from an already protected class of citizens – although these laws are patently unconstitutional as well because, by their very nature, they treat one group of people one way and others another way.  That is hardly “equal protection under the law.”

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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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Have You Heard? The New President Is…

November 9, 2012 By

we vote pro lifeI don’t actually know who the president is. As I’m writing this the election is still a day away and millions of Americans are right now preparing to vote. I can tell you that I believe Mitt Romney has an excellent chance of winning and that it is my intention to vote for him. But whether he wins or not is still to be determined.

Even though the election is over and Facebook walls have returned to “normal” and folks on opposite sides of the aisle who were not speaking are once again friends. There is much to remember about the importance of voting for a president and the ability of the president to affect policy change. In particular I am referring to the issue of life, and just how great an impact the president can have in defending life, or helping to end life.

Over the past four years we have lived under the most pro-abortion president in U.S. history. No other sitting U.S. president has done more to advance the liberal pro-abortion agenda that Obama. From revoking the Mexico City policy and funding UNFPA, to helping Planned Parenthood through billions in tax-payer funding, Obama has been a very good friend of the abortion industry.

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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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Should You Vote for Mitt Romney?

November 5, 2012 By

Romney ObamaTomorrow millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their vote for the next president of the United States. It’s sure to be an interesting day as updates on various elections from around the country are tracked and reported. Good people on both sides of the aisle will cast votes for Mitt Romney and for President Obama. And far be it for me to sit here and tell anyone how to vote. I will however remind us all of a few facts before we all head to the polls.

Abortion: I’ve said this many, many times leading up to this election, and will say it one more time: President Obama is the most pro-abortion president in U.S. history. Never has a president done more to advance abortion on demand and force Americans to subsidize abortion, pay for abortion, and accept abortion both in the United States and world-wide than Obama. His radical pro-abortion record is unparalleled and out completely out of touch with a majority of Americans.

Supreme Court: This election is crucial in that it could result in the reversal of Roe V. Wade, if the right person is elected. The next president will most likely nominate at least one, perhaps up to three Supreme Court justices. With the right person in office there is a chance that pro-life justices will be nominated and abortion on demand will finally be illegal once again. This fact alone is worth serious consideration of every vote cast.

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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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