Rick Scarborough Vision America Gospel of Hate

Mary Cheney Speaks Out

2007-02-02T07:45:00.000-06:00

I think the Vice President is being a big pussy by not condemning homophobe chatterbox James Dobson and his Focus on the Family organization, and hope Mary Cheney will make a statmentent as well. I get this feeling that he and grandma are not as hateful on gay issues as they sometimes appear to be. Maybe some day we will read it in a Cheney memoir / book. Some Republicans get it -like Barry Goldwater, or Gerald Ford. I wish both were still around today. Barry Goldwater would be rather outspoken and a good PFLAG coach for VP and Grandma Cheney.

If Wolf Blitzer is so out of line to mention the whole thing, isn't it highly hypocritical Mr. VP to shut Blitzer down on CNN but not go ballistic on the source of the publicity -- James Dobson and his organization. I think my conservative parents would suggest that Mr. Dobson go f*&k himself, but then they are not so uptight about my gayness. More Hypocracy.

...and Mary Cheney and Heather Poe will be just as good at parenting as Rev. Rick Scarborough of Texas based Vision America - I guarantee it!
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Excerpt from New York Times News Service - link to full article

She then gestured to her middle--a bulge disguised by a jacket--and asserted: "This is a baby. This is a blessing from God. It is not a political statement. It is not a prop to be used in a debate by people on either side of an issue. It is my child."

Circus Clown Rick Scarborough on HBO

2007-02-02T07:10:00.000-06:00

Link to HBO Schedule. See It! HBO Link

Rick Scarborough slanders HBO and Alexandra Pelosi

2007-01-30T13:51:00.000-06:00

Hey Mr. Pastor of Hate SBC Baptist buffoon Rick Scarborough of Vision America in Lufkin, Tx. or Nacogdoches, Tx, or wherever you are today spreading your Gospel of Hate:

Here sir is the definition of the word "slander":

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another.
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name.

There is nothing "good" in your character, nothing "false" in Nancy Pelosi's daughters HBO account of how crazy you lunatic Baptist extremists are. We voted you OUT. Go Away!

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Press Release dated today from Vision America and Rev. Rick Scarborough at Vision America.
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Vision America Rejects HBO's Slander of Evangelicals

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vision America

President Reverend Rick Scarborough today expressed dismay and objection to HBO's supposed documentary on evangelical Christians, "Friends of God,"which premiered on January 25 and will run at various times through themonth of February.Scarborough is one of the evangelical leaders appearing in thedocumentary."'Friends of God,' is about what you'd expect from a cable networkwhich most serious minded evangelicals do not even allow in their homes,
due to the content of its programming," Scarborough declared.

The special, directed by Alexandra Pelosi (daughter of House SpeakerNancy Pelosi), focuses on every oddity imaginable -- including "Christianwrestling" and "Christian miniature golf" -- to make 80 million Americansfrom all walks of life seem freakish."I wasn't even aware that such things existed until someone alerted methat I was in the documentary and I began investigating it," Scarborough said.

Scarborough observes: "I was also troubled by the subtle camera techniques which made Christians look less than normal, framed in the context of a primary emphasis on Dr. Ted Haggard, who resigned as president of the National Association of Evangelicals and was dismissed as senior pastor of his church. Haggard, who resigned his post amidst scandal, was
interviewed longer than anyone else. Was Pelosi implying that we are all hypocrites?

"If you choose to watch 'Friends of God,' understand that what you're seeing is an attempt to denigrate evangelical Christians. Take it for what it is -- a cleverly packaged assault, designed to undermine the valuablecontributions to our country of 80 million Bible-believing Americans,"
Scarborough cautioned.

To schedule an interview with Dr. Scarborough, contact Don Feder at
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God Bless Ya Alexandra Pelosi! Thanks for exposing the Gospel of Hate and Hypocracy known as Rev. Rick Scarborough and his Vision America based in East Texas.

Rick Scarborough Has It Wrong Again

2007-01-29T14:06:00.000-06:00

Or, maybe Rick misrepresents his numbers! Considering his pathetic website ranking numbers on Alexa.com, that would be my guess. Or, maybe mainstream Christian America is a little more liberal than he thinks. They are just sick and tired of this new push for preachers to stop doing good things for the world and get into politics/ form another non-profit company/ overpay themselves / hire a public image departement. Maybe guys like Rick Scarborough should just shut up and go back to their narrow minded SBC Baptist Churches and concentrate on their Bibles....or go feed the homeless in America, or go teach the World about the Jesus Christ the rest of us know and appreciate. Just go away Rick Scarborough, shut the doors of your Vision America in Lufkin, stop preaching hatred, and take a pay cut and live off less than the hundreds of thousands of dollars in salary and benefits and cars you pay yourself while preaching this Gospel of Hate!
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Rick Said It: link from http://www.rightwingwatch.org

Rick Scarborough, a key organizer of politically-charged “Patriot Pastors,” claimed
Bush was beholden to the Religious Right to take up their causes:
While the president spoke, I couldn’t help but groan inwardly as I reflected on the
squandered opportunities of the past six years of a "conservative" majority. As
he concluded his remarks with “God Bless,” it dawned on me that the speech
didn’t contain even a passing reference to the issues that sent millions of
Christians to the polls in 2000, 2002 and 2004 - making Bush a two-term
president and giving his party a majority in Congress for six years - the first
time in more than half-a-century that Republicans controlled the presidency and
both Houses of Congress. Whatever else they voted for….Values Voters did not
turn out in past elections so their concerns could be ignored the day after the
election. Is it any wonder that so many us stayed home last November?

Deb Price on Don't Ask Don't Tell -

2007-01-25T18:10:00.000-06:00

Amazing Editorial by the amazing Deb Price on Don't Ask Don't Tell. Click here to read it

Prediction. In the next few years expect a reversal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell!"

As completely insulting as it is to gay folks to choose a time when we in the middle of a war with a tab approaching a trillion dollars and body bags stacking up on every street corner in Baghdad , the time is now to end the ridiculous Clinton era shaft and official "thanks for your support"" legislation "don't ask don't tell just lie" in the military.

The millions we have spent driving out some of our country's most neeeded, talented, and highly educated linguists (a very high percentage who happen to be gay or lesbian!) is nothing short of shameful.

Of course this will drive the religious extremist nuts like Rev. Rick Scarborough at Lufkin, Texas based Vision America and James Dobson crazy - it might even cause nutbag Rev. James Kennedy at Coral Ridge Ministries to blow a heart valve down in Fort Lauderdale --but rest assured when the going gets tough the military just might realize that soldiers are soldiers, and being forced to lie about who you are is not way to start any job anywhere.

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See :Servicemembers Defense League Website

Sign: Lift the Ban Petition

Chicago Tribune Editorial:

The Chicago Tribune called for an end to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," saying, "Most measures that could be taken to add more troops would take several years to make a difference. By that time it's not at all clear we'll need them. But eliminating "don't ask, don't tell" would have an impact right away. And it would remove, finally, the cruel and unfair burden placed on gay patriots who are forced to lie about who they are for the privilege of serving their country."

Rev's Otwell Rick Scarborough Connection

2007-01-25T06:23:00.000-06:00

Rev. W. N. Otwell is an East Texas kook racist preacher from Mt. Enterprise, Texas. His cult family stands with Fred Phelps at many funerals, etc. So what is the W. N. Otwell connection to Rev. Rick Scarborough other than they live a few miles apart from each other?
1. They both are preachers
2. They both are Baptists
3. They both preach hate
4. They both oppose stem cell research
5. They both live in East Texas
6. They attend, organize, and are arrested at each others' ten commandments rallies.
7. They both are UN-Christian

The Otwell clan (might we say cult!?) was arrested at the Rev. Rick Scarborough Vision America rally in Alabama to support their mutual buddy and fellow idiot Roy Moore. Click the link for more information on their crazy ideas in the blog post titled "Hating in the Name of God." It is excellent.

Link here
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"Four days after the Oklahoma City bombing, at a national Christian Identity gathering in Missouri, W.N. Otwell, who runs an armed compound in east Texas, spoke. "You go look in the Old Testament," he said. "God did not mind killing a bunch of women and kids. God talks about slaughter! Don't leave one suckling! Don't leave no babies! Don't leave nothing! Kill them!" Sadly, he's quite correct; that is indeed God's message."
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Exposing the Hate Rev. Rick Scarborough of Lufkin Texas based Vision Ameria.

Mainstream Baptist on Rick Scarborough

2007-01-24T20:26:00.000-06:00

Richard Land and Richard Rick Scarborough =narrow minded bigot lobbyists
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Link from: http://mainstreambaptist.blogspot.com

"Underwood was reponding to criticisms by Richard Land and Rick Scarborough who have tried to discredit the New Baptist Covenant by charicaturizing it is as a movement within the Democratic party rather than as a movement within the Kingdom of God.

Land and Scarborough were both leading organizers of efforts to take over
the SBC. They were also leading organizers of efforts by the Religious Right to
take over the GOP. The Religious Right has taken over the GOP. Land and
Scarborough are both leading organizers of thinly disguised get-out-the-vote campaigns for Republican candidates. It is natural for Land and Scarborough to
equate movements of Baptists with secular politics. They have been doing it for
more than thirty years.

Carter has been working to unify Baptists for years. SBC leaders have often
been participants in dialogue sessions with Carter discussing that goal in the
past. Carter's desire for Baptist unity has nothing to do with secular politics.

Bill Clinton is a Baptist, a fact that SBC leaders readily acknowledged when they were calling for his church to exercise discipline over him for marital infidelity during his presidency.

Long before Clinton got involved, SBC leaders made it clear that they have no concern for Baptist unity. Instead, they incessantly deny the spiritual
fidelity of any and all Baptists who do not share their goal of unifying the GOP around the "Christian Nationalist" political agenda of the Religious
Right."

Rick Scarborough calls Stem Cell Research "Cloning to Kill"

2007-01-23T22:51:00.000-06:00

Rick titled his book "Liberalism Kills Kids" --so now Liberals and Stem Cells Kill Kids?

Or, might it just be possible sir that you are killing our kids, or our kids future kids? Yes you Rev. Rick Scarborough and Vision America in Lufkin, Texas and other misguided parents of the extremist, fundamentalist, new Texas GOP, holy roller, SBC Baptists, preachers who fail to support medical research persuasion. Yes, stem cell research just might someday soon save a life of a kid.

With all respect to my dad and especially my mom who hates this phrase "JUST SHUT UP!" One of the most promising studies to save future humans of the terminal horrible cancer which afflicts him involves embryonic stem cells.

[ quote below from Rick Scarborough Vision America update at visionamerica.us ]
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"New York Governor George Pataki and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani both are pro-abortion. Senator John McCain says he’s pro-life, but wants taxpayers to finance embryonic stem-cell research (AKA: cloning-to-kill)."

Rick Scarborough in Bed With Topeka Whore?

2007-01-23T22:31:00.000-06:00

Go on -- nominate this Brownbutt guy - Brownback - whoever. Same tired message, same tired old Rev. Rick Scarborough. Go Rick Go! M-O-R-O-N!
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Brownback Says He Can Win Presidential Nomination in '08
Thursday, December 14, 2006
By: Rick Scarborough

Christians may have a champion in next Presidential election

Kansas Senator Sam Brownback, an ardent pro-lifer and long-time friend of Vision America, has filed papers for an exploratory committee to test the waters for a presidential campaign.

But in an interview with the Topeka Capital Journal, Brownback (who has served 12 years in the House and Senate) says he can win the GOP nomination, despite the higher-visibility candidates in the field. The Senator told the paper, "I think once the candidates’ positions are known on the various topics, I’m going to win this."

He may have been referring to the fact that the four frontrunners for the GOP nomination all have records on abortion that range from awful to open-to-doubt.

New York Governor George Pataki and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani both are pro-abortion. Senator John McCain says he’s pro-life, but wants taxpayers to finance embryonic stem-cell research (AKA: cloning-to-kill).

Outgoing Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney appears to be a recent convert to the pro-life cause. But many activists are skeptical, noting that, as a candidate for governor in 2002, Romney went out of his way to trumpet his support for "a woman’s right to choose."

Over the years, I’ve developed great affection and respect for Senator Brownback, who was the recipient of Vision America’s "National Hero of The Faith Award" in 2005, for his solid stands for faith and family and his defense of the unborn. In years past, this award has gone to such outstanding Americans as former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, Congressman Walter Jones and former Attorney General John Ashcroft.

The Senator was scheduled to speak at Vision America’s "The War On Christians And The Values Voter in 2006" conference, but was prevented from doing so by last-minute Senate business.

As a 501-C-3, Vision America takes no position on candidates, other than to educate our members on their records and stands.

Ethics Daily on Rev. Rick Scarborough

2007-01-23T22:22:00.000-06:00

Tues, Jan 23, 2007

Bob Allen
1-23-07
Vision America founder Rick Scarborough turned a "New Baptist Covenant" proposed by former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton into a fund-raising pitch, calling it an effort to deceive Christians into believing the Bible is compatible with abortion, gay rights and opposition to Israel.
In a fund-raising letter, Scarborough, a former Southern Baptist pastor in Pearland, Texas, pledged to "expose the lie" that brought religious leaders together Jan. 9 in Atlanta to announce a major meeting early in 2008 to offer an alternative Baptist voice to often-negative messages of the Religious Right.

"Christians, beware!" Scarborough warned. "Scripture itself warns that wolves will approach the flock in sheepskins in order to devour the sheep. Jimmy Carter's gentle nature and Bill Clinton's clever oratory must not be allowed to pull the wool over the eyes of innocent churchgoers. While many may find comfort in snuggling up to such powerful public figures, it is the duty of Godly men to expose the lie that brought together religious and political figures like those gathered at the press conference in Atlanta. With God's help, I intend to do just that."

Scarborough pointed out that a planned mega-gathering "Celebration of a New Baptist Covenant" Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2008 at the Georgia World Congress Center is "not coincidentally" nine months away from the next presidential election. "Perhaps Senator Hillary Clinton will be invited to lecture on honesty in government--or Senator Barack Obama can share his thoughts on abortion," he chided.

Scarborough said the meeting gives the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, "what has to date been a relatively small and modest [SBC] breakaway group" working with Carter and Clinton on the project, "a new lease on life.""The Clinton/Carter movement toward this alliance proves what many conservatives within the Southern Baptist Convention always knew: That theological liberalism always leads to political liberalism--as both begin with the assumption that God’s word is not verifiably true and that man is the center of his own universe," Scarborough said."This new alliance is designed to undermine the moral authority of the church," he continued, "to deceive the public into believing that Christianity is compatible with gay marriage, embryonic stem cell research, a head-in-the-sand foreign policy and the betrayal of Israel."

Scarborough said there is nothing wrong with the image of the Southern Baptist Convention, which has grown some of the largest churches in the world, has seminaries filled with young preachers and supports more than 5,000 missionaries around the world. "I assure you that Vision America is not going to allow this deception to go unchallenged," Scarborough closed. "We are planning a major response the Clinton/Carter press conference. Stay tuned for more information."

The newsletter article includes a link inviting readers to "make a tax-deductible donation to support the ongoing work of Vision America."

Scarborough launched Vision America in 1998 as a national effort to mobilize pastors against moral issues like abortion and homosexual rights. He launched pastor mobilization programs in South Dakota, South Carolina, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. He took a lead role in passing a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Texas. His "Patriot Pastors" network numbers about 5,000.

Vision America conducted a Judicial War on Faith National Conference in Washington in 2006, 10 days after the death of Terri Schiavo, and has sponsored two annual conferences on "The War on Christians and Value Voters."

He has been interviewed by The Los Angeles Times, C-SPAN, "The Alan Combs Show," "Point of View," PBS, Bott Radio and "Larry King Live."

While not as well known as Christian Right figures like James Dobson and Pat Robertson, Scarborough has ties with powerful political figures like former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. He once told the Washington Post, "One of my goals in life is to give the Republican Party courage."

Scarborough wrote recently of his "great affection and respect" for Brownback, who announced Saturday he is running for president in 2008. Vision America gave Brownback its "National Hero of The Faith Award" in 2005. Sen. Brownback was scheduled to speak at Vision America's "War on Christians" conference in 2006 but canceled.

Scarborough told the Dallas Morning News many evangelicals might not vote for former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, because of his Mormon faith.

"I would hope most people in the Christian conservative movement are mature enough in their politics not to just write him off because he's a Mormon," Scarborough said. "But I do think that gives a lot of people pause."

Bob Allen is managing editor of EthicsDaily.com.

Previous related stories:
Moderate Baptists Seek Unity to Work on 21st Century Issues
BCE Leader Defends 'Golden Rule' Baptists
Richard Land Doesn't Get Baptist 'Covenant'Think Differently About Partisanship Issue at 2008 Baptist Gathering

Where is the Outrage? [ right here !]

2007-01-23T21:50:00.000-06:00

The unholy Rev. Rick Scarborough of Lufkin, Texas based Vision America did get mention in this blogpost, check it out for yourself... We agree, is how perfectly worded!
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Serves them right. And don’t blame our President. It’s moments like these
that make me think the church is dead. Oh, it will go on baptising people,
holding revivals, expressing outrage at the private, consensual actions of
individuals that have no direct bearing on their own rights to life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness, there will be more Justice Sundays, there will be more
Christian self help best sellers, there will be new and bigger mega churches,
their leaders will continue to hold the Republican Party and the rest of us
hostage to its narrow and bigoted agenda, and on and on. But the church’s heart
and soul, or the lack thereof, is being exposed, subordinated to the demands and
ambitions of conservative politics, commercial empire, and “doctrinal purity”.
Maybe David Brooks will eventually be proven right, that last week was a tipping
point, a deciding moment in the future of the country’s politics, a seminal
event in this nation’s summer of discontent, a symbol of the growing dis-ease in
the country. But if our churches are any indication, the result won’t be a
progressive revival and maybe not even a “centrist” establishment. And that
leaves some other alternatives that I’d rather not contemplate.

Complaint Filed Against Seller of Ex-Gay Video Featuring Fallen Ex-Gay

2007-01-21T09:04:00.000-06:00

More hypocracy from Tupelo, MS based American Family Association. Same false research and marketing used by James Dobson and Rev. Rick Scarborough in the Gospel of Hate....and shame on you Michael Mike Johnston --your mother must be real proud to have made that video with you years ago! Mike Johnston is a good reason why you should never send your child to an "ex gay" brainwashing camp, ever.
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Ex-Gay Watch: Complaint Filed Against Seller of Ex-Gay Video Featuring Fallen Ex-Gay:

"Earlier this week XGW's Timothy Kincaid wrote about fallen ex-gay Michael Johnston's appearance in the video 'It's Not Gay' which is still being sold by several anti-gay organizations. This morning gay activist Wayne Besen filed a complaint against one such organization, Americans For Truth, for selling what Besen calls 'a fraudulent video' with the Illinois Attorney General.
Posted at January 18, 2007 10:40 AMEarlier this week XGW's Timothy Kincaid wrote about fallen ex-gay Michael Johnston's appearance in the video 'It's Not Gay' which is still being sold by several anti-gay organizations. This morning gay activist Wayne Besen filed a complaint against one such organization, Americans For Truth, for selling what Besen calls 'a fraudulent video' with the Illinois Attorney General.
Posted at January 18, 2007 10:40 AM"

ACS Recommends HPV Vaccine

2007-01-20T10:27:00.000-06:00

Of course the Rev. Rick Scarborough fools of the World and their non-profit organizations likeVision America Mobilized of Lufkin, Texas will continue to oppose HPV vaccines, stem cells, and the like. Forget medicine and real doctors -- trust only in the narrow minded religion and decisions of the right wing nuts at the Southern Baptist Conventions.
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ACS :: ACS Recommends HPV Vaccine

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

2007-01-19T20:10:00.001-06:00

I have a dream.

Attn: Rev. Rick Scarborough

2007-01-18T19:05:00.000-06:00

Should We Hate Rev. Rick Scarborough?

2007-01-18T14:40:00.000-06:00

A repost of my first post - - and what this web blog is all about.

Hometown Memories

Growing up in East Texas I have fond memories of beautiful places like Sam Rayburn Lake, summers at Crystal Beach, and canoeing with my dad on Village Creek. I have been so blessed and lucky in my life to have wonderful supportive parents...parents who back in the early eighties did stuggle with the news of my homosexuality.While home with my father in late 2005, (who had just discovered that he would probably not live another year due to a rare cancer) I was very touched the day my parents ran out to vote AGAINST the ridiculous Texas anti-gay marriage amendment efforts to write discrimination into law. It was very obvious that we [gay peoples] would be clobbered due to the hateful agenda of the right wing Christians [disguised as family men] but I can't say that I have ever been more at home and felt so lucky to have two amazing and supportive parents.

You're always proud of where you came from despite some of the craziness you see around you when growing up. As conservative as my parents were on economic issues, I also found that they were progressive in regards to tolerance and inclusion of other races and religions. Im lucky in that because I know that hate breeds hate. Up until recently I had thought that my [GLBT] community might be only a generation/twenty years or so before most of the old bigoted people of the US were gone - as in D-E-A-D. [as in the Wizard of Oz song Ding Dong the Wicked Witch is DEAD!] Young kids just get it these days, they know gay people as their uncles and aunts and teachers and friends, and also from TV shows and networks like MTV who have done an amazing job to raise awareness about hate and intolerance in America

.I fell asleep early the night of the "stop the gays from marrying" election in Texas without even watching a return only to wake up in the bed in a cold sweat after a dream which included a cast of characters including Matthew Shepard, Paul Broussard, James Byrd, and a few other strangers from my childhood. Byrd was murdered about twenty miles from where I was sleeping, Matthew Shepard a thousand miles away in Wyoming, my sad bipolar Aunt Patsy who died years ago after being sucked into a Christian cult in Pensacola [after the pastor told her that she didnt need her medicine] ; my post college friend Paul Broussard from Houston who was later murdered by teenagers carrying baseball bats in Houston's gay neighborhood Montrose; and a Pentecostal girl who was in my sisters Brownie troop whose name I couldnt recall. It was a random scary dream that got me thinking about all of this hate in the area of Texas where I grew up and in America in general.

After a lot of reading I could confirm something I already knew - that Hate Speech often results in Violence and even murder against the targeted minority group.It really doesn't take a genius to connect the dots of hate in East Texas, or anywhere for that matter. I find it rather embarrassing that East Texas is known to be a bastion of intolerance and home to many white supremcist groups like the KKK of Vidor and Cleveland, Tx.

As a kid I remember that big billboard as you drove into Jasper, Texas on the way to the Lake that read "Jasper, The Jewel of the Forest." Unfortunately little old Jasper, Texas (a city which was one of the least redneck of any of the little towns in East Texas in my opinion ) is now a city (and County) with a major image problem struggling to attract new industry and residents.

Is it any wonder that right wing terrorists shot a hole in the window of Planned Parenthood in Lufkin recently? Lufkin has a new organization named Vision America Mobilized, Inc which is run by a right wing ex Baptist nut preacher named Rev. Rick Scarborough. Scarborough selected Lufkin for his new headquarters, spreads his message to the local Rotary club, and organizes public rallies to save America from activist judges and gay marriages.

Do speakers like Alan Keyes and Scarborough incite violence and gun shot holes into places like Lufkin's Planned Parenthood? Considering the company that they keep, and those they allow to speak and exhibit at their "Christian rallies" - you have to know that the answer here is absoultely, Yes! You just dont allow nationalist right wing folks into you church or conferences Dr. Scarborough who publish and write books adovcating the death sentence for gays and lesbians, or announce that Katrina might be due to America's gays and lesbians and/or jews.

Have you ever noticed how these right wing Christian fundies seem to be so sensitive when labeled homophobic, and how they get so angry when added to a Hate Watch List or being identified as a Hate Group? Have you been sick at your stomach lately when you see them in the news claiming that they are being persecuted in America (hell.... They've taken over and ruined the Republican Party, supposedly have weekly conference calls with President George Bush, have seen GB move literally Billions of dollars in social programs to their fundamentalist, often unlicensed Christian non profits, they control Congress, and on and on.

I just don't get it.Open minded People who consider themselves to be both Christian and Patriotic really should maybe dig a little deeper into these fundamentalist hate groups before they blow the window out of another Planned Parenthood Office, or before their mean spirited rhetoric ends the life of another Matthew Shepard, Paul Broussard, or James Byrd.

Go out and buy a few of Rick Scarborough books at Amazon (..and don't spend more than 0.36 cents on any of the used books if possible) Go out and read "Kingdom Coming" by Michelle Goldberg, which is an excellent read. Do it before these uber right wing nutbag Dominionist preachers disguised as Christian Family men brainwashes the rest of America, before their little army of home-schooled bigots are old enough to vote, before you find yourself living in an America which has declared Christianity as the official and only allowed religion, before you find every public building plastered with the ten commandments, and before they attempt (and it will only be an attempt I can assure you) to crimininalize every aspect of life for GLBT people, or throw us in jail, or attempt to kill or "exterminate" us as did Hitler.

Do it before the children of this Country are brainwashed and taught to hate by these so called Christians, their global TV and radio networks, and their cash heavy non profit organizations. Say yes to Values which support all families and no to the hate campaigns of people and groups like Alan Keyes, Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, Vision America, Rick Scarborough, Tom Delay, Ralph Reed, the KKK, the Conservative Citizens of America, Rick Santaorum, Ann Coulter, Gary Bauer, Phyllis Schafely, James Kennedy, Exodus Ministries, Love Won Out, the AFA, and their friends.

We need a Better Vision for America without the tired Un-Christian message of these off the chart right wing fools.

Posted by Gospel of Hate

Labels: ann coulter, church and state, cult, dominionist, extremist, Falwell, fundies, hate group, hate speech, homophobia, james byrd, megachurch, religious right, rick scarborough, vision america

Dr. Martin Luther King

2007-01-16T16:23:00.001-06:00

Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King lay in rest at the Martin Luther King, Jr Center in Atlanta -less than a mile from my home.

I am sure they both roll over and scream every time their preacher daughter Elder Bernice King comes in from her suburban Atlanta megachurch to pay them a visit or to organize a rally to change our laws and Constitution and legalize discrimination of GLBT people in America.

Does anyone else find it to be rather tacky that Bernice is selling a new DVD on her website which is mostly clips of the Coretta Scott King funeral. Bernice honey you just don't get it.

SHAME ON YOU BERNICE KING!

EQUALITY , Maya Angelou

2007-01-16T16:23:00.000-06:00

EQUALITY - Written by the Famous African American Author Maya Angelou.

EQUALITY

You declare you see me dimly through a glass which will not shine, though I stand before you boldly, trim in rank and making time.

You do own to hear me faintly as a whisper out of range, while my drums beat out the message and the rhythms never change.

Equality, and I will be free. Equality, and I will be free
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You announce my ways are wanton, that I fly from man to man, but if I'm just a shadow to you, could you ever understand?

We have lived a painful history, we know the shameful past, but I keep on marching forward, and you keep on coming last.

Equality, and I will be free. Equality, and I will be free.

Take the blinders from your vision, take the padding from your ears, and confess you've heard me crying, and admit you've seen my tears.

Hear the tempo so compelling, hear the blood throb through my veins. Yes, my drums are beating nightly, and the rhythms never change.

Equality, and I will be free. Equality, and I will be free.

Written by Maya Angelou
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We Shall Over Come

2007-01-16T02:16:00.001-06:00

Daughter Misses Point of King's Legacy

2007-01-15T14:27:00.000-06:00

Martin Luther King:

'So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists will we be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love? Will we be extremist for the preservation of injustice or for the extension of justice?'

Giuliani's Primary Hurdle - washingtonpost.com

2007-01-15T11:14:00.000-06:00

Get ready for the mudslinging fellow Americans. I just can't wait. Scarborough is such an idiot clown that every time he opens his mouth the World laughs. Preachers spreading all that hate and division isn't well received by most of us voters with real Values.

Go Rick Go! More Press Releases! More Online Petitions! Recruit More Patriot Pastors! Hunt For One More Value Voter! Stir Up Your Homophobic Hate Group Members!! Peek in Our Windows! Erect A New Monument for Jesus! Beat Up A Muslim! Crank up your PR and Image Departments at Vision America.

All we ask of you Rev. Rick Scarborough is that continue to say stupid things, wear ugly purple ties, oppose stem cells, and bash those homos. You and your goals for a "Christian Nation" are helping many Americans pack up their bags and run at full speed to the DNC.

Faster Pussycat!

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Giuliani's Primary Hurdle - washingtonpost.com:

"If the Republican Party wants to send the social conservatives home for good, all they have to do is nominate Rudy Giuliani,' said Rick Scarborough, a Southern Baptist minister and president of Vision America. 'It's an insult to the pro-Christian agenda. . . . He's going to spend a lot of money finding he can't get out of the Republican primaries.'"

Liberalism Didn't Kill Paul Broussard

2007-01-11T22:42:00.000-06:00

Liberalism Didn't Kill Paul Broussard Rev. Rick Scarborough. East Texas Hate Did! How dare you oppose hate crimes legislation when so many hate crimes are coming out of your own part of Texas. How dare you roast Janet Folger as a "hero" when her Coral Ridge anti gay campaign might have had some influence on the killers of Matthew Shepard. How dare you NOT suport stem cell research to save future young kids - future "Katherines" No Sir Rev. Rick it is not the Liberals who are killing our children!
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From Outsmartmagazine.com - this is the best account of Paul's murder in July 1991. I'd call the President but he never supported hate crimes legislation even while in Texas after this murder and the James Byrd murder. The Worst President in US history is not a great advocate for the victims of hate crimes like Paul and their families.
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On the night of July 4, 1991, Paul Broussard, a 27-year-old gay banker in Houston, and two of his friends, Cary Anderson and Richard Delaunay, were assaulted as they traversed a parking lot in the Montrose area. Their assailants were 10 youths from the Woodlands, an upscale suburb north of Houston. The boys (all but three were only 17, the eldest was 22) had been cruising the Montrose area earlier that evening, harassing those they presumed gay by throwing rocks at them. With their "queer rocks" as they called them, they had already smashed the windshield of a car and hit a passing man in the mouth. When the attackers encountered the three men, they began by asking for the directions to Heaven, a nearby gay nightclub. Upon being told the directions, the boys leapt out of their two cars and assaulted Broussard and his friends with fists, steel-toed boots, two-by-fours studded with nails, and at least one knife. Broussard’s two friends, Delaunay and Anderson, although injured, managed to escape. Broussard, however, was trapped and subjected to a vicious beating.

As they assaulted Broussard, according to Delaunay, the boys were cheering and yelling wildly, roaring like the crowd in a football game. "We were the football," as Delaunay later said. In the end Paul Broussard suffered multiple cuts and abrasions, a puncture by a nail driven through a board, a broken rib, bruised testicles, three stab wounds–and death. As he lay almost unconscious on the ground with his hand raised as if pleading for mercy or for help, two of the assailants rifled his pockets and took his comb as a "souvenir." Then the boys drove off, still yelling and cheering. As they returned to the Woodlands going north up I-45, the two carloads of assailants drove side-by-side down the highway, leaning out of the windows and slapping palms together in noisy "high-fives." They capped off the evening with a pre-dawn breakfast at a Denny’s restaurant. According to later depositions, it was at the Denny’s that Jon Buice showed a knife to some of the others, and bragged that with it he had "stuck the queer."
After being treated by EMS on the spot, Paul Broussard was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital. Although medical and hospital staff did all they could to save his life, in the end the bleeding from the wounds could not be stemmed. Broussard died in the hospital an agonizing eight-and-a-half hours later. Nancy Rodriguez, Broussard’s mother, flew into Houston the next day from Atlanta. She met with the Houston police, along with Richard Delaunay and Carey Anderson. The newspapers originally carried the story as just another murder, an all-too-common occurrence in Houston. However, the gay community was alerted by local activists. Large-scale public protests followed, some in front of the home of the mayor, with Nancy Rodriguez and Queer Nation participating. Due to the resulting media attention, a girl who dated one of the assailants, reacting to a story on Crime-Stoppers, called the police and turned the boys in. Within days, all were arrested.

Although the wheels of justice ground slowly, all were eventually convicted, some with pleas of guilty, others in criminal trial. Jon Buice, who confessed to having wielded the knife that apparently made the fatal wound, received the longest sentence–45 years for murder. Another of the assailants, Paul Chance Dillion, was convicted on one count of attempted murder served concurrently with one count of aggravated attempted murder, and was released March 2000.
Five of the boys received probation or deferred adjudication. Nancy Rodriguez and her family, aided by Andy Kahan, of the Houston Crime Victim's Office, worked with the D.A. on setting the terms–the first time this had been done in Harris County. Sentences included boot camp in summer, 500 hours of community service to the gay and lesbian community in Houston, and attending a Parents of Murdered Children meeting. The court also ordered them to pay for Anderson’s hospital bill and Broussard’s funeral.

The three other primary assailants received 15-year (and one day) prison sentences for their admitted participation in the beatings. At the time of the sentencing, Nancy Rodriguez protested that the sentences for the three were too light. "Nothing is enough," she said. "They’ve been walking around now for 18 months while my son’s been lying in the ground." Brian Bradley of Queer Nation said, "Fifteen years and one day with the possibility of parole in 15 months is not right." Those three with 15-year sentences might serve as little as three years in prison. Jon Buice himself is currently up for parole consideration in 2003, after serving only 12 years of his 45-year sentence.

DEPORT MURDERER Jaime Aguirre >
DEPORT MURDERER Javier Aguirre >

Paul's Murderers To Be Released In Texas

2007-01-11T20:30:00.000-06:00

Sadlly, Two of the killers of Paul are going to be released soon - after only fifteen years in a Texas prison - apparently both are Mexicans and not US Citizens. Since the religious right is so crazy on deporting all Mexican illegals immediately, how about if you and your militias and your border defense clubs start with two of the Murderers of Paul Broussard ?

After fifteen years in Texas prison these two brothers will be released -- since they are not U.S. Citizens lets send their ass packing to Mexico the very day they hit the exit door at the Penitentiary. Maybe had we enforced immigration laws in the first place they wouldn't have been in Texas in the first place.

Alert Lou Dobbs - Call ICE - Write Your Texas Congressperson -Do Something. ACT UP
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Two men convicted in 1991 gay killing about to be paroled
Mother of victim requests photos of inmates
HOUSTON (AP) Jan 5, 11:29 AM

The impending parole of two of the people convicted in the 1991 gang beating and stabbing death of a gay banker has prompted the victim's mother to ask for current photos of the men.

Nancy Rodriguez said she wanted the photos so she will be able to recognize them if they should come to her door.

"To be honest with you, I fear for the safety of my family," she said in a story in Friday's Houston Chronicle.

Paul Broussard was 27 when he and two friends were attacked as they left a gay nightclub in the Montrose area of Houston. His friends escaped with minor injuries. Broussard was beaten, kicked and stabbed to death.

Ten teens from The Woodlands were convicted in his death. Five received probation and one has since completed his sentence.

Jaime Aguirre, 34, and his brother, Javier Aguirre, 32, are set to be released later this month. They face deportation to Mexico upon their release but Rodriguez fears they could return to this country. Leandro Ramirez, 32, is to be released on parole in March. Jon Buice, who was sentenced to 45 years, faces a parole hearing in October.

Michelle Lyons, a spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, said Rodriguez will be given the photos she requested.

"We release such photos all the time," she said.

Rodriguez, who now lives in Georgia, has testified at numerous parole hearings in efforts to keep Broussard's attackers in prison.

Andy Kahan, crime victim advocate for the mayor's office, said the Aguirres had been kept in prison as long as possible.

"They were sentenced to 15 years, and they've just about maxed out their time — same with Ramirez," he said.

Gay prison activist Ray Hill said he is trying to stop the Aguirres' deportation.

I know them and I've come to learn that they are not homophobic," Hill said. "I am a gay man; they are friends of mine."

"Worst Christian Mouth of the Year"

2007-01-11T19:31:00.000-06:00

How Perfect! How Embarassing! East Texas' very own ex Baptist preacher turned politico and messenger of hate Rev. Ricky Scarborough was named by Blogger Brian Kaylor of popular web blog "For God's Sake Shut Up!" as the very Worst Christian Mouth of the Year. Thank you Brian Kaylor, we couldn't agree more! With so many choices out there, we realize that this must have been a difficult one to choose a winner.
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For God's Sake Shut Up!: Worst Christian Mouth of the Year:

Rev. Rick Scarborough of Lufkin, Texas based Vision America Inc. named "Worst Christian Mouth of the Year" by online Blogger.

"It is time for the 2nd annual “Worst Christian Mouth of the Year” award to (dis)honor the Christian who most hurt the cause with their dumb statements. This decision is made after examining the posts here from the whole year to see which individuals were often critiqued for their comments. The winners (or is that losers) are chosen based on a quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and sadly there were many to pick from.

The 2006 winner is (drum-roll please): Rick Scarborough for his comments supporting Tom DeLay, his “War on Christians” conference, and other remarks throughout the year as he played the game of politics. Scarborough, it should be noted, was one of those in the number three spot last year, which was a group award for all of those who said Hurricane Katrina was God’s punishment."

Link to Full Article:
http://forgodssakeshutup.blogspot.com

Koran Debate by Leoanard Pitts

2007-01-11T19:06:00.000-06:00

Leonard Pitts is always just right on with his columns. Exactly. Thank you Leonard Pitts! Click on the link to go to the full article on the MiamiHerald.com website. As always, it is the friends of Rev. Rick Scarborough who are out in the public saying that Congressman Ellison should have taken his oath on a Bible vs. the Koran. Sorry, Not in my America you stupid assholes!

I've read that it was Rev. Rick Scarborough who was in Washington DC to help newly elected Steve Stockman (voted one of the worst legislators in history) after he defeated House legend Cong. Jack Brooks. Instead of the normal pledge and oath, Rev. Scarborough helped Stockman pledge his allegience to the "Christian Flag" - I guess since he thinks Thomas Jefferson had some thought that America is or should be a "Christian" nation.

My Republican parents think that I should have no fear of these Christian fanatics like the Rev Scarborough and Otwell's who even conservative America views as "loonies" with no power. I disagree of course, take a look at the extremist agenda of the Texas GOP, which was once run statewide by normal professional conservatives versus the coalitions of fundamentalist Christian nuts who took over.

MiamiHerald.com 01/08/2007 Koran debate another reminder of intolerance
:"Koran debate another reminder of intolerance
BY LEONARD PITTS JR.

On Thursday, Keith Ellison took his ceremonial oath of office as a Democratic representative from Minnesota using Thomas Jefferson's Koran. From this, we learn the following surprising fact: Thomas Jefferson owned a Koran.

Which probably shouldn't surprise us at all. Jefferson was renowned for his restless intellect and wide-ranging interests. Still, one hopes the tacit reminder that this Founding Father and author of American values did not fear the Koran will silence those who have condemned Ellison's decision to use that book for his swearing in. One hopes, but one does not expect."

Link to full article

HPV vaccine proposal likely to stir debate | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

2007-01-11T14:15:00.000-06:00

I am sure the religious nuts like Rev. Rick Scarborough and Vision America will oppose HPV vaccines screaming "abstinence only!" Maybe Liberalism actually doesnt kill our kids Rev. Rick Scarborough -maybe narrow minded preachers and fundamentalist Christians who oppose stem cell research and safe sex education are killing are kids. Would you support stem cell research had it resulted in a cure for diseases which have affected YOUR family the past few years?

I would love to see a stem cell be tagged as a part of the cure for a nasty cancer called Leiomyoscarcoma which my family has come to know the past year and a half. It is a good reason why you fundie preachers should shut up and let researchers and physcians practice medicine. !
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HPV vaccine proposal likely to stir debate Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

A plan requiring sixth-grade girls to be vaccinated against a sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer can expect a flurry of opposition in the Texas Legislature.

Critics contend that bills already filed in both houses would take away parents' rights, send the wrong message to impressionable young girls and cost more than many parents can afford.

"Don't we put seat belts on our kids, helmets on bike riders?" asked state Sen. Leticia Van De Putte, D-San Antonio, sponsor of the Senate bill. "This is one more thing we can do to protect our daughters."

State Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston, the sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives, said she is hopeful about its chances but not quite optimistic. She said "ideology has prevailed over science" lately.

The bills would require girls to have received the vaccine to enter the sixth grade, but include opt-out provisions.

The vaccine, known under the trade name Gardasil, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in June, and a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee soon after it was recommended that girls and women 11 to 26 receive it.

The vaccine targets the human papillomavirus, the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country and the cause of nearly all cervical cancers.

Though the infection often clears up on its own, it leads to about 10,000 U.S. cases of cervical cancer a year and 3,700 deaths.

Link to Article
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4459579.html

Rev. Rick Scarborough -Lunatic Fringe

2007-01-11T13:30:00.001-06:00

Rev. Rick Scarborough of Vision America Inc. is the bonehead in on the left in this photo. He looks a little tired in this photo, but not as bad as the bozo on the far right. I am sure they were praying for their guy George Bush...

" It’s easy to dismiss such talk as the rumblings of a lunatic fringe."

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From Liberty Magazine Article
by Rob Balston

The Reverend Rick Scarborough is a Texas minister with big dreams of the national stage. Welcoming attendees to a recent gathering in Washington, D.C., the stocky ex-college football player said bluntly, “This is perhaps the most important conference in the city of Washington this year.”

The topic of this momentous occasion wasn’t terrorism, the economy, or global warming. Rather, the event, as described by Scarborough, would target “renegade judges who exceed their constitutional authority.”

Bashing federal judges is suddenly all the rage among those who labor to make the United States an officially fundamentalist Christian nation. Seeking to keep ahead of the curve, Scarborough convened the conference in early April under the auspices of his newly formed Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration.

Under the fancy name lies an organization with big—some would say radical—ideas: The federal courts, Scarborough and his supporters argue, have become an unelected, out-of-control oligarchy of black-robed elitists who must be made to give quarter. The conference was designed to find the best way to do that.

“This nation cannot long exist in the vacuum of atheism that is being forced on us by the court,” Scarborough declared.
There is, however, one problem: The United States has long operated under the separation of powers. The three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial—are coequal but exercise checks and balances over one another. Thus critics say what Scarborough is proposing is nothing short of a revolution: bringing the courts under the sway of Congress would destroy that delicate balance and strike at a core principle of U.S. government.

None of this fazes Scarborough. To Scarborough and his supporters, issues such as same-sex marriage, abortion, prayer in the public schools, display of religious symbols by government, and others define the national character. They’ve seen many of their legislative efforts in these areas nullified by the courts. Even a Supreme Court with seven of nine members nominated by Republican presidents has failed to produce rulings that please the Religious Right. The answer, they are increasingly saying, isn’t to change the courts; it’s to neuter them.

Link to Liberty Magazine Article

Same OLD Tired Rick Scarborough

2007-01-09T14:52:00.000-06:00

Yawn. What an idiot.

Rev. Rick Scarborough Archives -Tom Delay

2006-11-20T14:10:00.000-06:00

Here is a Rick Scarborough press release meant to (1) kiss his "christian" friend Tom Delay (2) sell more of his "Liberalism Kills Kids" book (3)inflate his ego and increase his Googles? Tom Delay and his theif wife should both go to prison if convicted. The Gideons can visit weekly to help him keep up with his Bible and be agood Christian.

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To: National Desk

Contact: Don Feder of Vision America, 508-405-1337 or 866-522-5582

WASHINGTON, April 4 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In response to news reports that Rep. Tom DeLay is planning to end his race for reelection and resign from Congress, Vision America President Dr. Rick Scarborough called the former House Majority Whip "a man of courage and commitment, and a friend of over 20 years."

"More than anyone in Washington, Tom DeLay fought our battles -- to end the horror of abortion, preserve the sanctity of marriage, rein-in a runaway judiciary and keep America one nation under God. We would be ingrates indeed if we did not take this occasion to express our appreciation for the contributions of this great man," Scarborough declared.

Vision America held a widely publicized War on Christians conference in Washington, D.C. last week. Rep. DeLay was a keynote speaker, along with Sen. John Cornyn, Alan Keyes, Phyllis Schlafly, Gary Bauer, Rabbi Aryeh Spero, Janet Parshall and evangelist Rod Parsley. The conference was covered by ABC World News Tonight, The Washington Post, USA Today, Time magazine and The Washington Times, among other media.

In an article in the online edition of Time, Rep. Delay credits the War on Christians Conference with helping him to make a decision about his future.

"I'm proud of Tom's participation in our landmark conference," Scarborough said. "And I would remind the media that in America, a man -- even a terrorist suspect -- is innocent until proven guilty. Of course, in the eyes of some, that's not the case if the accused is a conservative Christian."

The author of "Liberalism Kills Kids," Scarborough added: "Heroes come and go. The cause of returning America to its Judeo-Christian roots continues."

Besides its conference, Vision America is planning a series of rallies across the United States to awaken Middle America to the reality of the War on Christians. For more information on Vision America, see their Web site -- http://www.visionamerica.us -- or call Don Feder at 508-405-1337.

Rick Scarborough Archives 5/24/2005

2006-11-20T13:37:00.000-06:00

So what ever happened to the Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration? Was it another one of the nutbag extreme religious rights' non profit set ups to solicit dollars online.

Many of these same nonprofit type temporarily set up organizaitons or groups are now missing in action, or the domains are "for sale" on the web, or they are linked directly to one of the websites of Rev. Rick Scarborough, James Dobson, Janet Folgers, Alan Keyes,etc. For example, type in http://www.restorethecommandments.com into your browser. Or try http://stopactivistjudges.com and see where that takes you.

Why so much apparent deception as far as exactly who or what these guys are doing? Maybe it is a PR type effort to throw out stupid Press Releases like this below and build your name recognition? Or maybe it is to solicit dollars online and not report the revenue? Rev. Rick Scarborough's is no expert on government, or our Constitution, obviously. Had his views been prevalent a hundred years ago we women would probalby not be able to vote, African Americans would still be owned, Interacial marriages would be forbidden, and on and on and on. Stupid people. Scary shit.

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Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration Chairman Scarborough Deplores Senate Sell-Out on Judicial Nominations
5/24/2005 10:39:00 AM
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To: National Desk, Political Reporter
Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337

WASHINGTON, May 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration Chairman Rick Scarborough today deplored the so-called compromise which preserves the un- Constitutional, un-democratic filibuster of conservative judicial nominees."

Said Scarborough, "This 'compromise' amounts to a complete capitulation by the 7 moderate Republicans who signed on."

"It allows votes on three nominees, while preserving the permanent filibuster on others," Scarborough declared. "The Senators who struck this bargain have only postponed the day of reckoning, which surely will come when the President seeks to fill anticipated vacancies on the Supreme Court."

Scarborough said the 7 Republican sell-outs are implicitly condoning the left's tactic of using a filibuster to permanently block an up-or-down vote on nominees who fail to meet its standard.

"By a permanent filibuster - which this supposed compromise maintains 'under extraordinary circumstances' - Democrats are still free to indefinitely block any discussion of or vote on conservative candidates for the federal bench," Scarborough charged. "Thus, a minority of Senators will be allowed to continue to derail the democratic process and thwart the will of the American people."

Said Scarborough: "Harry Reid didn't win the last presidential election. Nor did Ted Kennedy, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Lindsey Graham or John Warner. When the American people voted for this president they said they wanted him to fill vacancies on the federal bench with qualified candidates."

Scarborough noted, "Historically, the role of the Senate has been to debate nominees, then vote on them - not to indefinitely block a discussion and a vote by use of this illegal device. A minority of liberal Senators have given themselves an un- constitutional veto over the president's candidates for the federal judiciary. Incredibly, 7 Republicans are willing to go along with this."

"The left is shouting for joy and dancing with glee," Scarborough charged. "Senate Minority leader Reid called it a 'significant victory,' while the leader of the National Abortion Rights Action League expressed satisfaction that the filibuster has been 'preserved for upcoming Supreme Court nominations.' And this John McCain and company call a compromise?"

Scarborough urged voters to call their Senators and express their outrage "over this betrayal of democracy, decency and fairness." He pledged that the Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration will 're-double our efforts to eliminate the permanent filibuster - now and in the future."

A story in the May 23 issue of Time Magazine profiling Scarborough and other Christian activists, acknowledged his leadership role in the fight to confirm conservative judicial nominees. In April, the Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration conducted the widely publicized CONFRONTING THE JUDICIAL WAR ON FAITH Conference in Washington, D.C.

Religious "SaveALife" Hypocracy

2006-11-17T13:50:00.000-06:00

Isnt it odd how these right wing preachers attempt to save the baby, save the sperm, save the egg, save the stem cell for Jesus, go the mile for the unborn, whatever; but then in turn oppose stem cell research when their own children are dying of unknown mystery diseases, or abandon their kids. If they don't fight for cures they might be found shunning their gay and lesbian kids.

How tragic. How lacking in "family values" Here are a few of the (*reported) religious or Right Wing Fundies with gay children/relatives who have been ignored, abandoned, or shunned. Alan Keyes with out a doubt earns the TURD of the Year Father award. Why do you guys put out so much effort to save the sperm when you go on to abandon your own?

1. Alan Keyes Out Supercool Lesbian Daughter
2. Jesse Helms' Out Lesbian Daughter
3. The Lahaye's Closeted Son (who works for mommy dearest at CWA!)
4. Phylis Schlafely's Out and Odd Son
5. Operation Rescues Randall Terry's Out Son
6. Newt Gingrich's sister Candice. (plus another [cute] gay nephew in Atlanta)

Note Here - none of these childrens are in the "EX GAY" column, probably because the whole Ex Gay movement is a total fraud. Most of these kids seem to beOUT and happy and successful and well adjusted despite their hateful parents, especially Big Turd of the Year Alan Keyes. It is really the same old Hypocracy of the religious right wingers. How Sad.

Rick Scarborough Report September 2006

Rally in Kansas City
by Remarkable Unity

Approximately 1000 people gathered in Kansas City, Missouri, to hear Catholic Bishop Robert Finn, Ambassador Alan Keyes, Scientist Shao-Chun Chang, MD, PhD, and myself, as we examined the claims of the proponents of Amendment 2 to the Missouri Constitution, as well as the facts of those claim, on Monday evening. To say that the facts do not support the claims is an understatement of enormous consequence to the unborn.

Proponents of Amendment Two, which they refer to as the Missouri Cures Amendment, deny that they are proposing the cloning of human beings, but as Dr. Chang so succinctly proves from science, that claim is a factual lie. Increasingly now, the proponents of this devilish idea are retreating to rhetoric that in effect says, “but the embryo is so small and early that it really doesn’t matter,” an argument which taken to its inevitable conclusion so devalues human life that men of Christian character must oppose it…and we are!

Featured at the rally were one year old twins who were formerly frozen embryos. These two beautiful babies and their proud parents appeared beside President Bush as he vetoed Federal legislation that would have funded embryonic stem cell research, using frozen embryos. Every time an embryo has stem cells extracted, a human being dies. Thankfully these beautiful babies were spared.

The Kansas City Star referred to the rally as part revival, part science lecture and part political rally. That was precisely what we were trying to accomplish. Our rallies include incredible praise and worship, led and orchestrated by one of America’s foremost songwriters and musicians, Kim Noblitt. In that atmosphere of praise and worship, Bishop Finn, of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Catholic Diocese, Ambassador Keyes, and I, each took different tracts to explain why Christians must unify in their opposition to this Amendment. Hearing from a Catholic Bishop, a seasoned and Harvard educated Black politician/diplomat, and a Baptist Preacher diffuses the accusation that this is a Black or White or Evangelical or Catholic or Baptist issue…this is a God issue. One that people of all faiths, color or station in life, should unite around.

Our next rally will be held on September 21 in Springfield, Missouri, at the National Assembly of God headquarters, in the historic Central Assembly of God Church. This rally is shaping up to be the biggest rally yet, with an anticipated crowd exceeding 2500 people. Please pray for us as we continue this effort to move Pastors in Missouri to stand up and speak out against this all out assault on the unborn. Funding has now been provided to conduct another rally in Missouri which will be announced in our next Rick Scarborough Report.

Vision America invited to Rally Pastors in South Dakota

As I prepare this report, I am enroute to Rapid City, South Dakota, where I am scheduled for two days of meetings with significant pastors and leaders around the state, to discuss the possibility of conducting three rallies in key cities in the state, in an effort to stem the assault of pro-abortion forces bent on preserving their all out terrorism against the unborn. Last year, the legislature of South Dakota became the first in the nation to ban all abortions. Unfortunately, Federal laws legalizing abortion trump state bans, but the significance of the state ban lies in the fact that is will certainly precipitate a Supreme Court showdown over the validity of the 1973 “Roe v Wade,” decision which even proponents of abortion on demand agree is bad law and will be overturned, throwing the whole abortion debate back to the states where it belongs. When that day comes, dozens of states will join South Dakota in banning abortion and rescuing children from the cruel fate of the abortionists.

NARAL, Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, and other leftist groups who profit from abortions cannot allow that to happen, so they are pouring millions into the overturning of this legislation. And they are winning…but not for long, IF the church, led by her Pastors, gets involved.

That’s precisely why we have been invited to come into South Dakota and work. While I am honored to be invited in, I must discern whether or not this is a calling from the Lord. We are stretched financially and personnel wise by the demands in Missouri, and we will drown as an organization unless we know that God has issued a “Macedonian Call.” (See Acts 16:1-2).

Please make this a matter of sincere prayer as we seek to discern His bidding and do His will, not our own. I greatly depend on the prayers of many of you who faithfully read this Report each week. I will report my findings back to you

"We Belong" the Movie...watch it, and please vote!

2006-11-16T23:31:00.000-06:00

It takes a lot of courage to be a gay kid in America - especially in a rural city like in this documentary. Be sure to watch the movie and vote! I think the winning documentary wins $100,000 - which would be an amazing reward for the courage of this cute young twenty year old.

Where are the preachers teaching acceptance and tolerance these days? This is a really great short movie: Please take the time to vote!

.current.tv/make/vc2/sot
http://www.current.tv/make/vc2/sot

We Belong is the Movie in the bottom right hand corner of the webpage. Thanks

Merry Happy Holidays Rev. Rick

2006-11-16T22:45:00.000-06:00

When everything is going wrong for you because you are too narrow minded to realize that America is tired of your message of hatred --quickly pull the Rev. Rick Scarborough panic button and alarm regarding "Christmas."

It's not a Holiday folks its Christmas as in December 25th. Forget your employees or customers who may be Jewish or Buddhist or whatever, everyone fall to your knees (except you Haggard!) and praise God according to the wishes of Rev. Rick Scarborough and the Southern Baptist Moron Convention (SBC) And if you disagree with our lack of thinking then we will Boycott you and your company and your false Gods Lets hear an Amen now Sister!

When the going gets tough, the preacher men start pushing bumper stickers. Sort of cheesy, Rev. Rick. Could we find a porceline Values Voter figurine as well?
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From Rick Scarborough Email 11/2006
Help Protect Christmas In America!

For decades now, public displays celebrating Christmas have been assaulted by the ACLU and activist judges.

Today, we are asking you to make your voice heard and sign our petition to President George W. Bush asking him to issue an executive order prohibiting the federal enforcement of any court decisions that seek to remove Christ from Christmas.

Click here to sign, and then click here to send this to five of your friends.

Vision America will deliver your petition to the White House for you. Together we can make a difference across our nation.

In His Service,

Rick Scarborough

P.S. You can also receive our "It's OK to say Merry Christmas" bumper stickers for a donation of $1 per bumper sticker. Click here to order today!

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http://media.pfaw.org/Right/scarborough-111306.htm

Scarborough/GOP Talk Causing Death Threats

2006-11-16T14:32:00.000-06:00

Republican talk of "activist judges" is causing death threats against Supreme Court justices
by John in DC - 3/15/2006 08:12:00 PM

From AP:

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she and former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor have been the targets of death threats from the "irrational fringe" of society, people apparently spurred by Republican criticism of the high court.

Ginsburg revealed in a speech in South Africa last month that she and O'Connor were threatened a year ago by someone who called on the Internet for the immediate "patriotic" killing of the justices.

Security concerns among judges have been growing.

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter joked earlier this year that Justice John Paul Stevens should be poisoned. Over the past few months O'Connor has complained that criticism, mainly by Republicans, has threatened judicial independence to deal with difficult issues like gay marriage.

Worry is not limited to the Supreme Court. Three quarters of the nation's 2,200 federal judges have asked for government-paid home security systems, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said this week.

Ginsburg said the Web threat was apparently prompted by legislation in Congress, filed by Republicans, that would bar judges from relying on foreign laws or court decisions.

"It is disquieting that they have attracted sizable support. And one not-so-small concern - they fuel the irrational fringe," she said in a speech posted online by the court earlier this month and first reported Wednesday by LegalTimes.com.

According to Ginsburg, someone in a Web site chat room wrote: "Okay commandoes, here is your first patriotic assignment ... an easy one. Supreme Court Justices Ginsburg and O'Connor have publicly stated that they use (foreign) laws and rulings to decide how to rule on American cases. This is a huge threat to our Republic and Constitutional freedom. ... If you are what you say you are, and NOT armchair patriots, then those two justices will not live another week."

http://americablog.blogspot.com/2006/03/republican-talk-of-activist-judges-is.html

Andrew Sullivan to Pastor Ted Haggard

2006-11-15T23:51:00.000-06:00

I wish I had the talent of Andrew Sullivan when it comes to writing. How perfect.

"There is part of my life that is so repulsive and dark that I've been warring against it all of my adult life," - pastor Ted Haggard, referring, I suppose, to his homosexual orientation.

For those who still - amazingly - believe that being gay is somehow a "choice," consider Haggard. If he could have chosen not to be gay, don't you think he would have? Even though he apparently believes being gay is "repulsive and dark" (while it is, in fact, just another wonderful way to be human), he still cannot prevail against it. It is integral to him. It has been "all of [his] adult life".

http://time.blogs.com/daily_dish/2006/11/quote_for_the_d_6.html

East Texas Homophobes-

2006-11-15T22:17:00.000-06:00

Hey Tom Owens at liberallampson.com -- (Phone: 409-790-3813) Support for LGBT Civil Unions does not make one "liberal." --You lose!

Rev.Rick Scarborough Website Stats

2006-11-15T21:54:00.000-06:00

So Whats up with Rev. Rick Scarborough's Website(s)? According to Alexa, his website http://www.visionamerica.us ranks:

2,205,429 with a three month change down 856,765
Page views per user 3.2 down 6 % over the last three months

My analysis : Pathetic! Compare that to LGBT blogger Pam Spaulding http://www.pamspaulding.com ranked 172,895. Pathetic for Rev. Rick especially considering he sends out a weekly email blast to his flock -- apparently who are either (1) very small in number (i.e. misrepresented by Rev. Rick) and/or (2) very uninterested in the message of Rev.Rick.

Why Rev. Rick Scarborough is your website ranking so pitiful? Reply here please!

Also, what is up with all the sites you have out there on the web. The only thing in common is that they all seem to have a donations page. Here are a few that are apparently under your "Vision America" control.

http://www.visionamerica.us
http://www.visionamerica.org
http://www.vision-america.org
http://www.rsreport.org
http://restorethecommandments.com ??
http://www.stopactivistjudges.org ??

Is this some ploy to fake out the IRS? or what? Please sir let us know!

East Texas Hate Watch -W.N. Otwell

2006-11-13T20:42:00.000-06:00

A Phelps protege, this Baptist preacher runs a church cult in Mt. Enterprise, Texas..just up the road from his friend Rev. Rick Scarborough
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W.N. Otwell, pastor of God Said Ministries in Mt. Enterprise, Texas, has attended UBF conferences and, according to Dixon, is deeply involved in the movement. Otwell believes that "God uses the white race as leaders," and "the black race ... is a servitude people."

Explaining the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing as "God's payback" for the deaths of Branch Davidians after a standoff with federal agents in Waco, Texas, Otwell once said: "God did not mind killing a bunch of women and kids. God talks about slaughter! 'Don't leave one suckling! Don't leave no babies! Don't leave nothing! Kill them! Destroy them!'"

Carpetbagger Report On Rev. Scarborough

2006-11-12T01:10:00.000-06:00

Comments from the Peanut Gallery regarding Rev. Rick Scarborough of Lufkin, Texas based Vision America.

From: The Carpetbagger Report -November 12, 2006

Missouri: The Rev. Rick Scarborough, a kind of less portly, less intelligent Jerry Falwell, departed Texas and traveled north to help James Talent keep his Senate seat and stop stem-cell research. He failed on both counts.

There is one other loser I would like to single out: the Mainstream Media. Good old MSM was so eager to help the GOP that it spent three whole days blowing an aberrant poll all out of proportion to make it appear that the Republicans were closing the gap. Thankfully the voters had other ideas.

Scarborough Email Archives 6/26/2006

2006-11-11T16:51:00.000-06:00

From Rev. Rick Scarborough of Vision American
From: Dr. Rick Scarborough [rick@rsreport.org]
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 4:46 PM
Subject: XXX, I need you as a Patriot Partner

Dear XXX,

How far we have come in such a relatively short time. On June 1,
2002 I resigned First Baptist Church of Pearland, TX after 12 years of ministry to pursue full-time this mission of mobilizing Pastors across America.

In the spring of this year we received confirmation that The Church Report, an online journal that reaches 90,000 churches, had selected Vision America as one of the top Christian political organizations in America. Certainly God has chosen to bless and anoint our efforts to call Pastors to be salt and light in the moral/civic arena. Read on to find out about our latest important fight against human cloning in the state of Missouri.
http://www.visionamerica.us/site/R?i=mGCCcET7pSD-q65VuwjiGw..

Much of what we have been able to do so quickly can be attributed to a small number of large donors who have been gracious to assist our efforts. But what Vision America needs now more than ever, are hundreds of small, but faithful Patriot Partners, who will invest a minimum of $1 a day, to help solidify our base operations so we can function without facing the ups and downs of one time large gifts.

I am asking you to partner with us as one of the initial 150 Patriot Partners who will help us take our country back. Click here to join with us!
http://www.visionamerica.us/site/R?i=Nt_zC2mXbGDjUb5a7ZG1uw..

God has positioned Vision America to be a voice to Pastors. I'm sure you agree with me that our pulpits can no longer be silent on the vital issues of the day. We have been mobilizing fervent men of God for nearly a dozen years now, but there are still so many more that we need to reach!

Click here to join with us as a Patriot Partner and help us mobilize thousands of Pastors for effective civic action.
http://www.visionamerica.us/site/R?i=KNGs7j5ov1nJrk3wMW7y2w..

During the next five months we will be focusing most of our efforts on the state of Missouri, where the next major battle for the soul of America is being waged. Millions of dollars are pouring into that state in an effort to pass a Constitutional Amendment allowing human cloning for the first time in American history.

At the outset of this battle, we are more than 20 points behind in the polls. The big spenders have convinced the voters that human cloning for medical experiments is an acceptable proposition.
From now until election day, Vision America is allocating $100,000 toward educating Pastors otherwise.

We will hold five major rallies around the state featuring Alan Keyes and myself, and a minimum of 10 Pastor Briefings, each gathering up to 100 Pastors. We are also planning a campaign on the airwaves with allies at American Family Radio and the Bott Radio Network offering their communication networks for our efforts.

I cannot sit back and watch this happen and I know that there are men of God in local congregations who feel the same. We only need to locate, educate, and activate these pastors for the cause of life.

I will be spending the next 5 months looking for Patriot Pastors who will...stand up, speak up and refuse to give up...in Missouri.
You can be there with me by becoming a Patriot Partner, giving just $1 per day or $30 per month. I want you to feel that when you next see me speaking out on a national TV program for our values, that you are there, as we partner together.

Click here if you will help us mobilize these pastors in Missouri and other states.
http://www.visionamerica.us/site/R?i=WegWTvmKnIblQ6yx2L9Ojg..

Your small but significant investment will send a powerful message to the ACLU, Hollywood elite, and other liberal forces and show them that we still believe in an America that respects life, family, and traditional values.

Thank you in advance for your personal support!

Sincerely,

Rick Scarborough
President
Vision America

P.S. In exchange for your gift, I will send you an autographed copy of my recently published book, Liberalism Kills Kids. This book book exposes a cultural coup d'etat that has left our families gasping for air and it's your free gift for joining with us as a Patriot Partner.

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Ref: Patriot Partner, Liberalism Kills Kids, The Church Report

Pentecostal Christian Hypocrites

2006-11-11T13:38:00.000-06:00

I thought Bob Jones was just an unacredited University, but now I learn that the real Rev. Bob Jones was not only crazy for God but was crazy for the ladies in the church office! Hypocrites everywhere!

Lots of homos in the ranks according to the list below, dont you think Rev. Rick? Notice how very few seem to be "ex gays" Some have kept their cock craving issues hidden under the rug, others pulled out a $425,000 check to shut up their black boyfriends, and others just seem to ignore their front page public outings (Liardon) and affairs. Not real "family friendly" is it when your boinking the hottie choir director every time your preacher wife and pastor daughter leave the church to run to the Circle K to grab a Diet Coke. Of course the really sad ones are the really brainwashed self haters like Ted Haggard who may have to spend five years in a dark closet (or whatever) to possibly brainwash the gay demons out of their lives, with a ex gay success rate John Paulk would admit is very unpromising.

Even worse may be the guys like the aging gay preacher Paul Cain who was once called a "prophet" --the poor old gay guy gets drunk while out chasing dick and runs off the road and wakes up to find himself kidnapped by a bunch of fundamentalist nuts and blonde bimbos clutching the Bible with a plan to turn the old prophet into a heterosexual within five years or so, unless he dies first.

Sorry Charlie, but five years of "reconstruction" is a shitty deal when you are seventy years old like Cain (or even fifty years old) and realize you missed out on a lifetime of happiness and frienships and t-dances and community by not just coming out and being the very person that God made you.

I find their stories sad and so tragic. Personally, I am so very thankful (delighted, actually!)that our God made me just the way I am - Gay! I am thankful that I knew about it early in my life, like in the third grade! I am thankful that Joe Kaye grabbed my hand and kissed me one night in high school and help me make my own personal coming out such a positive event for me, and also for helping me confirm that Robert Lafosse wasnt the only other gay guy in my hometown. Lafosse had a great future in Ballet in NYC.

Thus, Staying in the closet and asking God to change your sexual orientation has been a tragic waste of good years for these Pentacostals...so THANK YOU GOD FOR MY FAMILY AND FOR HELPING MY LIFE TURN OUT THE WAY IT HAS!
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http://www.wayoflife.org/fbns/recent-pentecostal-scandals.html

From its inception the Pentecostal movement has been marred deeply by moral
scandals, as we have documented in our new illustrated 317-page book The
Pentecostal-Charismatic Movements: Its History and Its Error. If the movement
had the fullness of the Holy Spirit unction and power that it claims, we would
not see such an exhibition of the flesh, but in fact moral scandals have
continued to plague it in recent history. The following are some prominent
examples:

In 1989 JIM BAKKER, head of the very influential Pentecostal
PTL television program went to prison for defrauding his followers out of $158
million. He was paroled in 1994 after serving five years of a 45-year sentence.
His trial brought to light his lavish lifestyle, which included six luxurious
homes and even an air-conditioned dog house. Prosecutors charged Bakker with
diverting to his own use $3.7 million of the money that had been given to his
“ministry.” Bakker also committed adultery with church secretary Jessica Hahn
and paid more than $250,000 in an attempt to hush up the matter. Bakker’s wife
and the former co-host of the PTL Club, Tammy Faye, divorced him while he was in
prison and married Roe Messner, an old family friend whose company helped build
PTL’s Heritage USA resort complex. Today Tammy Faye has a non-judgmental
ministry to homosexuals. She appears at “gay-pride” events nationwide, including
a Tammy Faye look-alike contest in Washington, D.C., where she was “surrounded
by men in falsies and pancake makeup…” (Charisma News, November 2002). In
January 2000 Bakker told Larry King, “Every person who died in the [Jewish]
Holocaust is in heaven.” Bakker defended this heretical doctrine in a letter to
the editor that appeared in Charisma magazine in June of that year.

A
year after the PTL scandal first hit the world’s headlines, JIMMY SWAGGART, one
of the leading Pentecostal preachers of modern times, created his own scandal
when he was caught with a prostitute. At the time, Swaggart had a 6,000-member
congregation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a 270-acre headquarters, a Bible
College, an influential television ministry that reached to many parts of the
world (broadcast on 9,700 stations and cable outlets), and a ministry income of
$142-million per year. Swaggart is the cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis and both can
pound the piano, but whereas Jerry Lee pursued a flamboyant rock & roll
career Jimmy pursued a flamboyant gospel career. A report from a Swaggart
crusade in Calgary, Alberta, described the “gospel music at acid-rock volumes”
and said “it is a good show” with Swaggart “hammering away at the grand piano,
sweating and gesturing like Elvis Presley” and “working the audience like Frank
Sinatra” (The Courier News, Elgin, Ill., May 20, 1991, p. 5A). Swaggart refused
to stay away from the pulpit for a year as the Assemblies of God in Louisiana
stipulated for his discipline, so he was disbarred but he continued preaching
anyway. He lost three-fourths of his television audience and his Bible college
students and a large percentage of his church members; his finances crumbled.
But the Jimmy Swaggart scandal wasn’t over even though he claimed that when he
asked God, “Lord, do you still want me to take this work?” God replied
emphatically, “Yesssss! You’re in better shape today that you’ve ever been
before” (“Swaggart Back in Pulpit with Tales of Nightmares and Revelation,”
Religious News Service, May 23, 1988; reprinted in Christian News, June 3, 1988,
p. 5). In a television broadcast in May 1988 Swaggart had the audacity to boast,
“You are looking at a clean preacher!” and “I do not lie!” (Don Matzat, “The
Same Ol' Jimmy,” Christian News, May 16, 1988). Perhaps this is because Swaggart
had sought counseling from Oral Roberts and Roberts had observed demons with
long fingernails digging into Swaggart’s flesh and had cast them out (Huntsville
Times, Huntsville, Alabama, AP report, March 31, 1988; reported from Calvary
Contender, April 15, 1988). Just like that. The exorcism didn’t last though. In
1991 Swaggart was again in hot water when police in Indio, California, stopped
him on a traffic charge and found that the woman riding with him was a
prostitute. In spite of all of this Swaggart is still swaggering, though his
crowd isn’t very large. On his Sept. 12, 2004, program he said, “I’ve never seen
a man in my life I wanted to marry. And I’m gonna be blunt and plain; if one
ever looks at me like that, I’m gonna kill him and tell God he died.”

By
the 1980s Pentecostal evangelist PETER POPOFF had a ministry on 51 television
channels and 40 radio stations and an annual income of seven million dollars. He
also held healing crusades in many cities, during which he would exercise a
“word of knowledge” by calling out the names, addresses, and illnesses of
strangers who were in attendance. In 1986 the news broke that Popoff’s amazing
“revelations” were actually broadcast to him by his wife after she had conversed
with members of the audience. She transmitted her information by radio signal
and Peter could hear her voice through a tiny receiver in his ear. A team of
skeptics discovered the ruse and recorded the private broadcasts using a
scanning receiver and recording equipment (Los Angeles Times, May 11, 1986).
When questioned about the matter by John Dart, religion writer for the Los
Angeles Times, Popoff replied that his wife only supplied him with about 50% of
the information and the rest he got from the Lord! Popoff was forced to file for
bankruptcy in 1987 but by 1990 he was back in business with a new book entitled
Dreams, which he announced in a full-page ad in Charisma magazine

ROBERT
TILTON, who was voted one of the most popular Pentecostals by Charisma magazine
readers in 1983 and appeared on the cover of Charisma in July 1985, was the
founder of the Word of Faith Satellite Network, host of Success-N-Life
broadcasts, and founder and pastor of the Word of Faith World Outreach Center in
Farmers Branch, Texas. He taught the Kenneth Hagin Word-Faith doctrines and
promised prosperity and healing to those who supported his ministry and
exercised faith. He wrote, “You are ... a God kind of creature” (Tilton, God’s
Laws of Success, pp. 170--71). In 1990 he said: “Being poor is a sin, when God
promises prosperity. New house? New car? That’s chicken feed. That’s nothing
compared to what God wants to do for you” (John Macarthur, Charismatic Chaos, p.
285). In 1991, when his ministry was taking in $80 million, Tilton’s empire was
shaken when ABC-TV’s PrimeTime Live exposed his extravagant lifestyle and his
shady fund-raising practices. His estate included an 11,000-square-foot home
near Dallas, a condominium in Florida, a yacht, and other assets worth $90
million. The show reported that Tilton’s ministry threw thousands of unread
prayer requests into the trash even though Tilton claimed to pray over them. He
had even claimed: “I laid on top of those prayer requests so much that the
chemicals actually got into my bloodstream, and ... I had two small strokes in
my brain” (Robert Tilton, Success-N-Life, November 22, 1991). Though Tilton
protested that he was the victim of falsehood and sued ABC for libel, the case
was thrown out of the courts. Because of the scandal Tilton lost much of his
television audience and most of his church members, but he is still on the air
and still preaching the prosperity gospel and still begging for donations and
still promising God’s blessing on those who give.

In 1991 Kansas City
prophet BOB JONES’ tapes were removed from the Vineyard Ministries International
product catalog after he admitted to “a moral failure” (Lee Grady, “Wimber Plots
New Course for Vineyard,” Charisma, Feb. 1993, p. 64). Jones was using his
alleged spiritual authority and “prophetic anointing” to induce women to
disrobe.

Pentecostal preacher JAMIE BUCKINGHAM (1933-92) was the author
of 40 books that sold 20 million copies, editor-in-chief of Ministries Today
magazine, a columnist for Charisma magazine, and pastor of the 2,000-member
Tabernacle Church in Melbourne, Florida. Buckingham began his ministry as a
Southern Baptist pastor but after being “baptized by the spirit” at a Full
Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship meeting, he became a Pentecostal. Buckingham’s
“spirit baptism” made him a radical ecumenist who called for unity between
Catholics, Protestants, Baptists, and Pentecostals. In an article entitled
“Bridge Builders” (Charisma, March 1992, p. 90), he said there is no higher
calling than ecumenical bridge building and he praised David Duplessis for
building bridges between Pentecostals and Roman Catholics, and Jewish rabbi
Yechiel Eckstein for building bridges between Jews and Christians. Buckingham
taught that God has promised healing through Christ’s atonement, and when he was
diagnosed with cancer in 1990 many Pentecostals, including Oral Roberts,
prophesied his healing. Buckingham said that God told him personally that he was
going to live to be “at least 100 years of age in good health and with a clear
mind.” The April 1991 issue of Charisma magazine featured this testimony in “My
Summer of Miracles.” Note the following excerpt from that article:

“One
day my wife … suddenly spoke aloud [and] said, ‘Your healing was purchased at
the cross.’ … Here is what I discovered. YOU HAVE WHAT YOU SPEAK. If you want to
change something, you must believe it enough to speak it. … If you talk poverty,
you’ll have it. If you say you’re sick, you’ll be (and remain) sick. … despite
what the doctors said, I refused to say ‘My cancer.’ It was not mine. It was the
devil’s. I didn’t have cancer. I had Jesus. The cancer was trying to have me,
but THE WORD OF GOD SAID I WAS HEALED THROUGH WHAT JESUS DID ON CALVARY. … I
popped a videotape into my VCR and lay down on the sofa. … The tape was an Oral
Roberts’ sermon … I came up off the sofa, shouting, ‘I’M HEALED!’ My wife leaped
out of her chair and shouted, ‘Hallelujah!’ For the next 30 minutes all we did
was walk around the house shouting thanks to God and proclaiming my healing”
(Jamie Buckingham, “My Summer of Miracles,” Charisma, April 1991).

Ten
months after the publication of this article, on February 17, 1992, Jamie
Buckingham died of cancer about 40 years shy of his 100th birthday. Not only did
Jamie Buckingham lead others astray with his false teaching but he also deceived
himself.

The Cathedral at Chapel Hill near Atlanta, Georgia, founded by
EARL PAULK, has been plagued with moral scandals and radical false teaching. At
the height of his power Paulk was exceedingly influential. He authored many
books, had a large television ministry, was the founder of the International
Charismatic Bible Ministries, and a “prophet” in Bill Hamon’s Christian
International Network of Prophetic Ministries. Paulk amalgamated the Word-Faith
doctrine with Reconstructionist or Dominion theology and promoted it widely
among Pentecostals. As for the Word-Faith doctrine, Paulk echoes Kenneth Hagin
and Kenneth Copeland and others when he wrote: “Just as dogs have puppies and
cats have kittens, God has little gods. Until we comprehend that we are gods,
and begin to act like little gods, we can’t manifest the Kingdom of God” (Paulk,
Satan Unmasked, pp. 96, 97). Paulk merges this Kingdom Now Word-Faith theology
(that Christians are little gods with the authority of Christ on earth) with the
dominion doctrine the churches are to unify and then retake the world from Satan
and ruler over it before Christ returns. He gives this teaching in books such as
Satan Unmasked (1984), Held in the Heavens Until (1985), and Ultimate Kingdom
(1986). Paulk wrote in his book The Wounded Body of Christ, “We need not wonder
whether He [Jesus] will come back; HE CANNOT. Christ can only return when the
people of God have reached that place of unity in which the Spirit and the Bride
can say, ‘Come’” (p. 73). By 1992, Chapel Hill Harvester Church had 12,000
members and was one of the most prosperous churches in America, but that year
DON PAULK, who had taken over as senior pastor from his brother Earl, admitted
having an “improper” relationship with a woman staffer. He resigned but was
immediately reinstated by the church council. Allegations were made by a group
of women about sexual relationships with the Paulks and in 2001 another female
church member filed a lawsuit claiming that Paulk molested her when she was a
child and into her teenage years, but the accusations were denied and swept
under the rug. In August 2005 long-time church member and soloist Mona Brewer
and her husband Bobby, who was a major financial supporter of the church, filed
a lawsuit against Earl Paulk alleging that she was manipulated into being his
paramour for 14 years. Brewer says that the members were conditioned to give
unconditional obedience to the pastor, who called himself “Archbishop Paulk,”
and that he taught her that those who are spiritually exalted can have sexual
relationships and it isn’t adultery. He called it “kingdom relationships.” She
says that Paulk even shared her with family members and visiting Charismatic
preachers. This case was featured on CCN’s Paula Zahn Now program on Jan. 19,
2006, but as of March 2006 Paulk’s television program was still broadcast on
Trinity Broadcasting Network.

In 2000, CLARENCE MCCLENDON, pastor of
Pentecostal Church of the Harvest International in Los Angeles and prominent
“bishop” in the International Communion of Charismatic Churches, divorced his
wife and a mere week later married another woman. His first wife, who accused
him of fathering a child out of wedlock, took their three children and moved to
Hawaii, but Clarence went right on as if nothing had happened and he had all of
the support he needed. Charisma magazine observed that “in just a few months,
members of his new congregation were dancing in the aisles in their new
facility, and the talented young preacher was back on the conference circuit, no
questions asked. ... McClendon enjoys the spotlight on Christian television, and
he shares pulpits with top leaders in our movement” (Lee Grady, “Sin in the
Camp,” Charisma, Feb. 2002).

In 2002 ROBERTS LIARDON, pastor of Embassy
Christian Center in Irvine, California, and influential Pentecostal author,
acknowledged that he had “a homosexual relationship” (Charisma News, Jan. 31,
2002), though he was back in the ministry without weeks.

On September
12, 2004, the Los Angeles Times reported that PAUL CROUCH OF TRINITY
BROADCASTING NETWORK had paid $425,000 in 1998 to Enoch Lonnie Ford, an employee
at TBN, to keep him from going public with his allegation that they had a
homosexual encounter. It was after Ford threatened to sue that Crouch paid
almost a half-million dollars to keep the matter quiet. TBN also paid thousands
of dollars in debts that Ford had accrued. Crouch denied the allegations and
tried to blacken the character of his accuser, which was not difficult to do.
Ford is a convicted sex and drug offender, but it seems very strange that Crouch
would pay such a large sum to a man if there was no truth to his allegation.
Ford wrote his testimony of the affair but it was sealed by the courts after
Crouch sued to have the matter squelched.

In 2004, PAUL CAIN, the most
prominent Pentecostal prophet, was exposed as a homosexual and an alcoholic
(“Paul Cain, “Latter Rain Prophet of Renown Is Now Discredited,” The Plumbline,
December 2004).

______________________________

THE
PENTECOSTAL-CHARISMATIC MOVEMENTS: THE HISTORY AND THE ERROR. I have been
examining and re-examining the Pentecostal-Charismatic movements for more than
three decades since I was led to Christ by a Pentecostal in 1973 and began to
seek God’s will about tongues-speaking and the miraculous gifts of the early
churches. I have built a large library of materials on this subject and have
interviewed Pentecostals and Charismatics and attended their churches in many
parts of the world. I have also attended large Charismatic conferences with
press credentials. I have approached these studies with an open mind in the
sense of having a commitment only to the truth and not to anyone’s tradition. I
am a member of an independent Baptist church but Baptist doctrine and practice
is not my authority; the Bible is. Each fresh evaluation of the
Pentecostal-Charismatic movement has brought an increased conviction that it is
unscriptural and dangerous. This book begins with my own experience with the
Pentecostal movement. The next section deals with the history of the Pentecostal
movement, beginning with a survey of miraculous signs from the second to the
18th centuries. We then examine the movements in the 19th century that led up to
the creation of Pentecostalism and the outbreak of “tongues-speaking” at Charles
Parham’s Bible school in Topeka, Kansas, in 1901, and at William Seymour’s Azusa
Street Mission in Los Angeles in 1906. We examine some of the major Pentecostal
denominations, the Latter Rain Covenent, the major Pentecostal healing
evangelists, the Sharon Schools and the New Order of the Latter Rain, the
Manifest Sons of God, the Word-Faith movement and its key leaders, the
Charismatic Movement, the Roman Catholic Charismatic Renewal, the Pentecostal
Prophets, the Third Wave, and the recent Pentecostal scandals. We conclude the
historical section with a look at the Laughing Revival. In the last section of
the book we deal with the theological errors of the Pentecostal-Charismatic
movements (exalting experience over Scripture, emphasis on the miraculous,
Messianic and apostolic miracles can be reproduced, the baptism of the Holy
Spirit, the baptism of fire, exalting the Holy Spirit, tongues speaking is for
today, sinless perfectionism, healing is guaranteed in the atonement, spirit
slaying, spirit drunkenness, visions of Jesus, trips to heaven, women preachers,
and ecumenism). The final section of the book answers the question: “Why are
people deluded by Pentecostal-Charismatic error?” David and Tami Lee, former
Pentecostals, after reviewing a section of the book said: “Very well done! We
pray God will use it to open the eyes of many and to help keep many of His
children out of such deception.” And Mary Keating, also a former Charismatic,
said, “The book is excellent and I have no doubt whatever that the Lord is going
to use it in a mighty way. Amen!!” 317 pages. $9.95, available from Way of Life
Literature, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061. 866-295-4143,
fbns@wayoflife.org

Vision America Board Member on Slavery

2006-11-11T05:39:00.000-06:00

Rev. Rick Scarborough of Lufkin, Texas based Vision America chose Southern Baptist Convention leader Rev. Adrian Rogers to sit on his Board. Here are a few of Adrian Rogers quotes. He is not on the board anymore because he is deceased...dead. Rogers didn't appear to like LGBT people either!

You are judged Rev. Rick by the [neato] friends you keep.

Adrian Rogers, a key leader in the 1980s of the fundamentalist movement in the Southern Baptist Convention, when asked by a non-fundamentalist pastor how he interpreted a particular biblical passage that condoned slavery, responded, "I feel slavery is a much maligned institution. If we had slavery today we would not have such a welfare problem."

Edward T. Babinski, ed., Leaving the Fold: Testimonies of Former Fundamentalists (N.Y.: Prometheus Books, 1995), "The Political Disease Known as Fundamentalism" by David Montoya, p. 125

Ridiculous Rev Rick Ranting Post Election

2006-11-10T18:39:00.000-06:00

I was so amazed when I read this yesterday that I wasted an hour of my life responding to Rev. Rick. Then I realized that some people can not be helped. He states near the end that he will continue his battle until either (a) the big Rapture Day Event or (b) his death. It seems rather UNchristian to pray for this crazy Rapture Day considering I am going to supposedly be "Left Out" and all, doesn't it?

Most folks do not have a good understanding of how mean spirited and narrow minded these right win extremist preachers are or how much influence they have in our country. They are not moral, and not the majority. Out them. Expose their hypocracy!

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From http://www.visionamerica.us opt in list.
November 10, 2006

Rick Scarborough Special Report - Decision 2006

After spending all day Wednesday, reflecting on the outcomes of the elections Tuesday, I have decided to devote this edition of the Rick Scarborough Report to sharing what the Lord has spoken to me. Hopefully what I have to say will offer some encouragement as well as provide a stimulus for greater engagement in this battle for the soul of America.

First, let me say, I went to bed early Tuesday night and slept soundly. That may sound odd, but by 9PM it was apparent to me that voters were in a mood to rebuke the Republican Party for her failure to keep her promises, and my assumption was that in the two states where we invested so much time, resources and energy, we likely would fall short on the values issues we had worked for, so I cut the light out and went to bed.

Why? You ask. Because I have learned that the work is ours to do; the results belong to God. I once heard Adrian Rogers say that the reward for unrighteous living is unrighteous leaders, and that is exactly what God seems to be giving us for this time. We must always remember that God is still sovereign, He is still in control and His will cannot be thwarted.

I have no doubt that the Democratically controlled Congress will be more faithful to their Party’s platform and key constituent groups than the Republican Party has been to theirs. There will be no consensus building and outreach efforts when San Francisco Representative, Speaker Pelosi takes control of committee assignments.

When Republicans Act Like Democrats They Lose

When I consider that after 12 years of Republican control of the U.S. House and six years of the Party of Values controlling all three branches of government, that we still have uncontrolled immigration, cannot define marriage as being between a man and woman, allow abortion on demand through the ninth month, and face spiraling deficits while government has grown more than when the Democrats were in office, I get angry inside. As my good friend, Pastor Ken Hutchinson has said, "When Democrats act like Republicans, they win; When Republicans act like Democrats, they lose."

The bottom line is this: Today, both parties have closed their ears to the millions of us Americans who still believe the Bible is relevant and that the Constitution should be upheld. We believe that healthy families produce the best citizens; that children prosper and mature best with a daddy and a mommy in the home who are committed to each other and to their children; that protecting the most innocent and helpless in our midst is the primary role of government; that strong national defense and secure borders are a prerequisite to freedom; and that freedom is a gift of God, not government. And finally, government which governs least governs best.

It is amazingly revealing that in every state except possibly one (Arizona is still in the process of counting votes) where a Defense of Marriage Amendment has been proposed, it has passed with overwhelming popular support from both sides of the political divide. Yet Republican candidates often run from the issue, and the duly elected Representatives of the people cannot muster enough votes for a simple majority on the issue, let alone the necessary majority for a Federal Constitutional Amendment when debating it just before every election cycle. George Allen would be the Senator from Virginia and the Senate would still be controlled by Republicans if he, like the majority of citizens of his state, had come out against gay marriage.

So much for confirming one or two more conservative Supreme Court justices during the Bush Presidency!

Values Voters in America Have Been Betrayed

Values Voters in America have been betrayed and we stand on the precipice of grave judgment if America does not repent. Radical Islam may be the tool that God uses to perfect His judgment upon a nation that began with such hope for the world, but one which has squandered it all in one generation of self indulgence. There is increasing public awareness of how radical Islam is preparing for all out Jihad on American soil.

Two state referendums failed on Tuesday which bode ill for the Nation. First, in Missouri, the people voted by the slimmest of margins to ratify a Constitutional Amendment which allows scientists to clone human embryos for the express purpose of extracting stem cells while destroying human life at the earliest stages of development. In effect, Missouri has the first Constitutional amendment in the history of America which mandates an abortion as the Amendment demands that the embryo be destroyed or frozen by the 14th day.

In South Dakota, the citizens overturned the courageous legislation of their legislators who passed a comprehensive abortion ban which surely would have ended up in the Supreme Court, giving us the best chance in 33 years to overturn Roe v. Wade. In both states, the pro-death forces, fully understanding the implications of both referendums, poured almost endless resources touting their side as being compassionate and caring…and the people bought it.

Death Prevails in America

So death prevails in America. The most innocent among us are now in jeopardy, while the Church sleeps on. This is not unusual, it has been going on for more than fifty years…but the stakes are now exponentially higher. Why? Because for the first time, it wasn’t JUDGES MANDATING IT BUT RATHER IT WAS VOTED ON BY THE PEOPLE…AND THE CHURCH STOOD BY AND LET IT HAPPEN!!!!

Pastors are truly the moral leaders of our nation. If they don’t lead their flocks to political involvement, what hope is there for society to benefit from Christian "salt and light?" As we all know, too many Pastors and Christians have been passive and caught in the sins of Sodom "arrogant, overfed and unconcerned."

Yet, there are bright lights and much great work has been done!

We saw Catholic Priests and Baptist pastors fight mightily together in Missouri and we can be heartened by this. Yet, we have a stark reminder that Christians are not "one" issue voters and felt betrayed by the Republicans failure to keep their promises. Perhaps good can come from this as Christians made clear they are loyal to Christian issues and not a party. If neither party supports our issues, how can we support them? While we know the pro-life Democrat is a rare person indeed, we must keep a clear line of who we are serving. Perhaps this is the pain the Republican Party needed to decide if they want to truly keep past promises to evangelicals as we head into 2008. We pray God raises up true Christian candidates for that election.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Back to work. Though I believe the hour is late, I do not believe it is too late. Though I believe the odds are stacked against us, I believe that God by Himself is a majority, and though without Him we can do nothing, with Him we can do all things for Christ gives us our strength. (Philippians 4:13).

It is entirely possible that to have liberal values being pushed on our nation by Congress for the next two years may be the best thing that could happen, although a very hard lesson for us to go through. It will show people a stark difference between conservative values and liberal values, and should motivate values voters to show up in even greater numbers the next time we have the God-given privilege to select our leaders again.

I have to add that even with a loss we won. The coalition that came together in the states we were in was across denominational lines, and unlike anything that has come together before. And it wasn’t a group coming together that was just putting up with each other because of the issue; it was a like-minded, like-hearted group that walked in love with each other. Even though we lost, we won.

We must continue to work while there is still daylight, for the night time is coming when no man can work, and I remind us all that right after the crucifixion of our Lord, while His disciples were cringing in fear, thinking all was lost, He rose from the dead and defeated sin, sickness and the grave!

As long as Jesus is real in one heart, there is hope. "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness!" Who knows but that God is ready to give our nation a genuine revival if we remain vigilant and faithful. Til Jesus comes or I die, I intend to press on.

God's Word Speaks To Us Today

God spoke to my heart through His infallible Word on Wednesday. I went to the woods, shortly before dawn, with my Bible and my journal. As I watched a gorgeous sunrise over deep East Texas, Psalm 37 jumped off the page. A portion of it reads:

Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for they will soon wither and like green plants they will die away.
Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your ways to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.
He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways and when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it only leads to evil.
For wicked men will be cut off, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land;
Psalm 37:1-9

Thank you, for standing with us.

I am…your friend,

Rick Scarborough

Death of Values Voters

2006-11-10T17:05:00.000-06:00

Good Riddance!

http://www.thenation.com/blogs/notion?pid=136830

excerpt from thenation.com

"Since the New Jersey Supreme Court issued its ruling on same-sex unions, Bush and the religious right have amped up their gay-baiting rhetoric in a last ditch effort to turn out so-called values voters. On the stump in Missouri and Montana -- where polls show Democrats Claire McCaskill and Jon Tester in dead heats with their GOP opponents -- Bush once again raised the specter of "activist judges." Of course, the Haggard scandal threatens to puncture these desperate measures, but even before Pastor Ted's sex, drugs and voicemail indiscretions surfaced, all signs indicated that anti-gay marriage measures have failed to motivate vaunted values voters.

I've been speaking with organizers in the eight states (WI, CO, AZ, SD, VA, TN, SC, ID) where defense of marriage amendments are on the ballot. You'll find a partial report below. I'll update this post with more state dispatches, so check back again.

A few broad patterns have become clear. First, the New Jersey decision has had little impact on state campaigns; the right-wing has ticked up its rhetoric, but there's no discernible shift in polls or mood at the state level. Second, marriage amendments will have little impact on top of the ticket races, which have been focused on either the Iraq War or locally hot issues like immigration (AZ) or abortion (SD). Third, even GOP candidates and right-wing activists have shied away from emphasizing their support of marriage amendments; it's in their arsenal but not their best weapon. Finally, 2006 may be a watershed year. A set of smart, scrappy, grassroots campaigns are poised to make history, becoming the first to defeat anti-gay marriage amendments at the voting booth.

Raising Arizona

On election day Arizonans will vote on Prop. 107, the "Protect Marriage Arizona Amendment." Modeled after far-reaching bans like Ohio's, Prop. 107 would not only define marriage as a "union between one man and one woman," but also bar the state from recognizing any status that is "similar to that of marriage" (civil unions, domestic partnerships and reciprocal beneficiaries). For over a year polls have consistently predicted that Prop. 107 would fail, and although numbers have tightened -- the most recent polls still tip against the amendment but fall within the margin of error -- No on 107 campaign chair Cindy Jordan is optimistic that Arizona will reject the amendment.

This result -- should it occur -- wasn't necessarily preordained. Republicans have dominated state politics since 1950. And while the Grand Canyon state can turn out streaky conservatives like Goldwater, McCain, Kyl and retiring, gay Congressman Jim Kolbe, it's also home to a robust and organized Christian right who've propped up candidates like Congressional nominee Randy Graf and Republican gubernatorial candidate Len Munsil."

Response to Rev. Rick Scarborough's Post Election Analysis

2006-11-09T21:28:00.000-06:00

Did all these right wing nutcase preachers have a big conference call and decide to spread the insane notion that Republicans lost the elections en masse this week because they were too liberal and UNGODly?

Might there be a way Rev. Rick where we could knock some sense into your big narrow minded head?
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Voters overwhelmingly rejected (1)this War that you so adamently support. Voter are sick and tired also of (2)the extremist Christian leadership's assault on America(3) your mean spirited and constant Gospel of Hate speech directed at LGBT people, an(4) your lobbying for legislation we do not neeed in America.

Before you blame Republican leadership or the President for not doing more to further your Hate Agenda and Assault on America, why not head to the nearest mirror and check out a major reason why Democrats are now in charge. I think much of your patriot pastor membership and your value voters coalition have finally started to see you and your group as the hypocrites that you are. The tragic Pastor

Further, why was there such a huge voter turnout of young Americans voting for Democrats this year? Same story. You are not men of God in their eyes, you are the definition of the word Hypocrite. They associate Baptists as homophobic, intolerant,and borderline pathetic.

Republicans were slaughtered this week sir in large part because of the guy you see in the mirror and all and your friends, like father of the year Alan Keyes and James Dobson and Janet Folger and James Kennedy and Pastor Ted and Ralph Reed and Tom Delay and Ms. Delay and Exodus and the AFA and Bishop Wellington and Justice Sunday and WN Otwell and Roy Moore and the Christian Coalition and Fred Phelps and the KKK and the Texas GOP and Jerry Falwell and Pat Roberson, etc etc.

Your Vision for America has been overwhelmingly rejected Rev. Rick Scarborough. Enough is Enough!

Today's email blast from www.VisionAmerica.us - Rev. Rick Scarborough's. [take a deep breath first![

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Rick Scarborough Special Report - Decision 2006 (clicklinkabove)

Rick Scarborough

All You Values Voters Line Up.

2006-11-09T17:27:00.001-06:00

America has a fresh baked cream pie ready for each of you. Mr. Dobson, you stand up front.

Who is Rev. WN Otwellof Mt. Enterprise?

2006-11-09T03:36:00.000-06:00

WN Otwell is #2 in the Fred Phelps hate war, a major homophobe, white supremicist nutbag. He is also a friend and neighbor of Rev. Rick Scarborough of Vision America. Scarborough asked Rev. Otwell to attend his Alabama Judge Moore Ten Commandments rally. Otwell was arrested. Read this guys comments on women and blacks and you will be amazed that anyone in the United States could be so stupid and sheltered.

Otwell ran for Governor way back and advocated that all Texas homosexuals be rounded up and sent to one state. Good thing everyone knows what a moron he is -- I would have hated to have been sent to a gay concentration camp by this nutcase friend of Rev. Scarborough. The good news is he has been sick, fat, and old.

Matthew Shepard is in heaven Rev. Otwell, you and Fred Phelps and your pathetic little brainwashed children may not be so lucky.
Racial Terror!

“God Said” MINISTRIES:
NEWS RELEASE
Pastor W.N. Otwell
P.O. Box 369
Mt. Enterprise, TX 75681
903-822-3669
Date: June 16, 1998
Subject: Otwell and members of “God Said” Ministries challenge the New Black Panthers’ violent march in Jasper, TX.

Pastor W.N. Otwell and a group of men from “God Said” Ministries of Mt. Enterprise, Texas will travel to Jasper, Texas on Wednesday, June 17th, to challenge and address the Black Panthers marching with long weapons down the streets of Jasper last Saturday, June 13th. Otwell will hold a news conference at the County Courthouse at 12 Noon.

Otwell will also denounce the heinous and brutal killing of James Byrd, Jr., and give his condolences to the family.

But one of the main reasons for going to Jasper, is to challenge and condemn the Black Panthers’ message of murdering of all whites, and not being challenged by the City, County, State or Federal Governments for such incitement of hatred, mob violence and riot.

He also wants to draw attention to the hypocrisy and double standards used by the public officials toward the white man and the black man. Whereas the white man would never be allowed to express such hate and violence toward blacks and other races, the black man is allowed to spew all manner of hate, bigotry and racism, and to incite violence toward the white man.

If a white man would have stood and said what Khallid Mohammad said, on national news or out in the public, President Clinton, Congress, Janet Reno, the FBI and all the law enforcement agencies would be condemning the white man everywhere, and probably would arrest them,” says Otwell. “Where are our courageous leaders who would dare challenge and address Khallid Mohammad?”

“If I were sheriff of Dallas County (Dallas), Hunt Co. (Greenville), or Jasper Co. (Jasper), or any other county, these terrorists wound not march with high powered weapons, and make their intimidating, terroristic threats without the National Guard surrounding me and stripping me from my elected position, to keep me from stopping them. I would let them know, real quick, that they weren’t the biggest, baddest thing on the block, and that they were subject to the rule of law, just like everyone else. They would not be promoting anarchy at the end of a (gun) barrel,” said Otwell. “There’d be bloodshed before they would be allowed to walk down the streets terrorizing citizens with demonstrations of violence, That goes for the KKK and anyone else, too!”

Pastor Otwell says he has been called a hatemonger, idiot, bigot, narrow-minded, Khadaffi, Jim Jones, Hitler and the devil himself, because he denounces the abortion of the innocent unborn babies, his stand against sodomy, homosexuality, the militant feminist movement and other wickedness. “They are all wicked sins against God, our families and America, and are devastating to our nation’s morals and spiritual well-being,” declares Otwell. “But to allow and to condone Khallid Mohammad and the Black Panthers to continue their crusade to kill all whites and to incite riots, and violence against whites, must be stopped—especially by being allowed to carry long guns down the streets of this nation, especially with a threatening, terrorizing intent.”

“What they are demonstrating is no different than what the three white men did to Byrd. The same violence was in them to do to James Byrd, Jr. The Black Panthers have the same violent attitudes toward whites. These Black Panthers must be stopped, also.”

“What was not said was that one week before this murder, there was the brutal bludgeoning murder of a white man, by a black man with a pipe. But where was the outcry from the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Khallid Mohammad, the media the elected officials?”

“Our elected officials, from Gov. George Bush, Sen. Kay Hutchinson, heads of law enforcement agencies, the local mayor and county commissioners, are far more concerned about their political careers and their jobs than they are about their elected duty. They have been elected to uphold the laws that protect our people from the threats of violence, including the inciting of violence from the Black Panthers to kill all whites and to march, in what we believe to be a violent display of weapons, through the streets of our cities.”

“And where was Kay Hutchinson’s denunciation of the Black Panthers and their terroristic actions and threats?,” Otwell wants to know. “She condemned the brutal murder of the black man, but said nothing about the brutal threats and intimidation coming from the militant, racist blacks. Where are the preachers and church ministries on this?” said Otwell.

“The government burned the Davidians’ men, women, and children because they were ‘armed and dangerous.’ They shot and killed Randy Weaver’s wife and teenage boy over a shotgun that was a quarter inch too short, and Randy and his family were non-violent. But Khallid Mohammad and the Black Panthers can openly threaten the ‘white crackers’…with mob violence and murder, and get by with it. They have forced the Texas cities of Dallas, Greenville, and Jasper to allow them to march with guns down their streets.”

“It seems like, to me, that law enforcement and elected officials are bending over backwards to kiss the butt of the militant blacks, either for fear or political reasons,” said Otwell. “We’ve heard the Ku Klux Klan condemned for their hatred of blacks, but where is the condemnation from the same officials for the Black Panthers?” asks Otwell.

One sheriff, of a nearby county, told Otwell recently, that he told some of his men, “If that had been Pastor Otwell who had said and done these things, they would have arrested him and charged him with a hate crime.” He also said that if the Black Panthers were to try to march in his county with guns, especially if he believed it was with a threatening intent, “it would not happen.”

Otwell says he has proven, without a doubt, that there is hypocrisy in the judicial and political systems. “Members of my church and I have been arrested, and I was fined $97,000 and our Boys’ Home shut down because of no license, which we didn’t need, according to the Bible and the 1st Amendment to the Constitution. It was a church ministry, totally supported by the church, I was arrested and jailed twice — once with other men from the church, in Ft. Worth — for feeding the homeless at the churches’ expense, and I was fined $87,000. I have been jailed for standing against the murder of innocent, unborn babies, My men have been arrested for preaching on the street, passing out gospel tracts. Rocky, my son, was arrested in Washington, D.C., for standing against the wickedness of sodomy at a church Bill Clinton was attending. I was even threatened by a county judge here in Nacogdoches, that he would “throw my butt in jail” just for protesting on County Courthouse property.

Help free America!

Fundies Boycott Walmart

2006-11-08T18:33:00.000-06:00

WalMart just announced concern that only one product category in their Tennessee megastore seems to be suffering --hair dyes, hair tonics, and Grecian Formula for Men.

Trinity Family Church folks is uber right wing holier than thou types -they speak in tongues, offer degrees online and even have a bookstore for those who can read.

Dude, pray for some new hair, and God Bless Ya Walmart!

Scarborough Archives - Book Release

2006-11-08T16:50:00.000-06:00

So you think this Rick Scarborough guy is some middle of the road mainstream family guy? Think again. One blogger described him best --an "ASSCLOWN" How true. Maybe Rev Rick should investigate the fundiebitch Janet Folgers anti gay hate ad campaign and how it impacted the life of Matthew Shepard -- and his murderers.

Best analysis of "Liberalism Kills Kids" is at Shakespeare's Sister
http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/2006/03/liberalism-kills-kids.html

Excerpt:

Although claiming that abortions kill children isn’t exactly groundbreaking in its irritating yet tiresomely familiar mendacity, the assertion that children born out of wedlock, witness their parents’ divorces, or come out of the closet apparently drop dead is, I admit, some admirable trailblazing lunacy. Then again, maybe Dr. Scarborough isn’t suggesting that those things quite literally kill kids, but Liberalism Provides for Nontraditional Family Structures I Don’t Like isn’t quite as catchy a title.

"Liberalism Kills Kids" indicts many of the same forces to be discussed at the War On Christians conference -- Hollywood, the news media, the judiciary and organizations like the ACLU, which -- in the guise of promoting civil liberties -- are demolishing the social order.
Oh, I see. Demolishing the social order. That isn’t really the same as killing kids, is it? There are plenty of things that have the capacity to actually kill kids in America—endemic poverty leading to malnutrition/starvation, lack of access to affordable healthcare (including cutting-edge treatments and drugs), corporate irresponsibility and lax environmental regulations, guns, the kind of opportunistic hatemongering that plays on prejudices and can spiral into hate crimes which leave gay teenagers hanging dead on fences, just for a start. Curiously, what all those things have in common is that they wouldn’t make a good fit with the title Liberalism Kills Kids. I’m sure there’s a more appropriate title, but, gosh, it’s just escaping me at the moment
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Rev. Rick's Press Lame Press Release I Received
'Liberalism Kills Kids' Book To Be Unveiled At Conference

3/24/2006 10:58:00 AM
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To: National Desk

Contact: Don Feder of the Vision America, 508-405-1337

WASHINGTON, March 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Vision America President Dr. Rick Scarborough will unveil his new book, "Liberalism Kills Kids," at The War on Christians Conference (March 27 and 28, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.)

As well as the president of Vision America, Scarborough is the conference organizer. He's also one of the keynote speakers at the Monday evening banquet, along with U.S. Senator John Cornyn.

"Liberalism Kills Kids" is a groundbreaking work which documents the devastating failure of America's 40-year experiment with liberal statism. From the deaths of 44 million unborn children, to skyrocketing rates of out-of-wedlock births, to the divorce epidemic, to the destructive demands of the movement to normalize homosexuality -- the book exposes a cultural coup d'etat that has left our families gasping for air.

"Liberalism Kills Kids" indicts many of the same forces to be discussed at the War On Christians conference -- Hollywood, the news media, the judiciary and organizations like the ACLU, which -- in the guise of promoting civil liberties -- are demolishing the social order.

"Liberalism Kills Kids" is published by 21st. Century Press. The cover price is $19.95, and copies will be available for sale at the conference.

For a complete schedule of The War On Christians conference, go to http://www.visionamerica.us/conferenceagenda

http://www.usnewswire.com/

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/© 2006 U.S. Newswire 202-347-2770/

Don't Attack Sen. Danforth Rev. Hypocrite

2006-11-08T13:48:00.000-06:00

Apparently a lot of Americans spoke pretty loud last night Rev. Scarborough. All that time you spent in Missouri and South Dakota ranting and raving about abortion and stem cell research and that "radical homosexual agenda" with that team of clowns disguised as Christians!

Had you not whipped up such anti gay hysteria and hate speech you might have been truly "slaughtered" at the polls yesterday versus just getting your a** whooped pretty darn bad!

God bless that Michael J. Fox! Did you know that he is #2 fundraiser for Parkinsons research topped only by the U.S. government. Remember when Christians and preachers and churches took up human rights causes, funded charities, and fed the hungry.

I realize you have little time for such "nonsense" because you have a direct ear to George B, a first class seat on Continentals Houston to DC flight, coaches like Tom Delay, books to sign down at the local hate rally, and a few public buildings in need of a plastic Ten Commandments wall statue.

John Danforth is not "attacking" Christians Rev. Scarborough. You however; are offending many Christian people of faith. Give it up please!

John Danforth's attack on Christians

By Rick Scarborough
http://www.worldnetdaily.com
Nov. 2 2007

Just when I thought I'd heard it all, I came across former U.S. Sen. John Danforth's attack on Christian activists.

While promoting his new book, "Faith and Politics, How the 'Moral Values' Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward Together," Sen. Danforth urged his Republican Party to "disengage" from the Christian voters ? who have enabled it to win the last three national elections ? saying religion has become too divisive a force in American politics.

Danforth, 70, an Episcopal priest, said politics today is too polarized and that the GOP spends too much time trying to appeal to the Christian right which, in reality, is the party's base. "I think it is bad for the country and ultimately the Republican Party," Danforth declared.

Danforth says he remains a loyal Republican but believes GOP leaders should speak out against the religious right and move toward the center location from which it lost election after election in the past. "On a whole host of issues I would be with the Republicans," the senator maintained. "I just want them to disengage themselves from the Christian right."

Danforth cited same-sex marriage as an example of Republican pandering to Christians. The issue lacks substance and is used to "make people angry and win political support," the senator said. As a member of the Senate for 18 years, Danforth said he "spent every day worrying about the budget and never worried a minute about gay marriage. Now it's the other way around."

Perhaps the senator has forgotten that this is a war Christians didn't chose. Before activist judges began forcing their immorality on the American people, deconstructing marriage and imposing a radical homosexual agenda upon an unsuspecting public, I didn't get up worrying about gay marriage, either. Now I get up every day thinking about the millions of school-age children in this country who are being brainwashed to believe that what God calls an abomination is natural and acceptable.

Danforth likes to remind us that he is an ordained minister, but he long since abandoned the faith.

He opposed both the federal and state Marriage Amendments, which Missourians favored by overwhelming majorities.

Now he is supporting the clone-to-kill amendment to the Missouri Constitution. Shame on you, Rev. Danforth. If you insist on ignoring God's Word, at least honor our nation's founding document: The Declaration of Independence reads, "We hold these truths to be self evident; that all men are CREATED equal, and endowed by their CREATOR with certain unalienable rights. ..." God is the Creator and every living person, regardless of age or stage of development, is granted the right to life that can only be violated, never abolished.

As for his assertion that the religious right is bad for his party, I remind him that without the base of the religious voters, there would be no Republican majority in Congress.

Clearly, Danforth's theological liberalism has led him to embrace political liberalism as well. Over the past six months, he has been the leading voice in the Missouri debate to legalize the making of cloned human beings for the purpose of extracting embryonic stem cell lines, then destroying the embryos.

The senator has repeatedly asserted, in a $30 million propaganda campaign, that he is pro-life and that the proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution would ban human cloning. But every medical journal in the world acknowledges that the process of somatic cell nuclear transfer, or SCNT, which the amendment advances, is cloning.

Sen. Danforth has either ignorantly or purposefully misrepresented the truth and attempted to convince Missouri voters who trust him that this amendment is good for the state. Now, a coalition of diverse religious communities are calling his hand on this fraudulent sales pitch, and he stands to lose credibility and stature. Missourians do not respond well to being misled. While slick ads are being aired hourly across Missouri, saying that the religious community has a divided view on this amendment, the truth is the leaders of virtually every major denomination in the state have come out against this wicked proposal.

I take no joy in speaking out against a man who devoted most of his adult life to public service, but this frontal attack on values voters cannot go unchallenged.

My recommendation to the leaders of the Republican Party is to separate from so-called moderate Republicans, who, like their Democratic counterparts, embrace secular humanism and reject absolute truth. When the Republican Party leadership embraces its own national platforms and begins to stand courageously for Judeo-Christian values, they will find that many more values voters will rally to their banner. And perhaps then, politicians like John Danforth will have a conversion and see the way home to the faith of their fathers. Christians from both parties, as well as the millions who don't participate at all, are waiting and praying for a party to arise that will unashamedly stand for traditional values.

--Rick Scarborough is founder and president of Vision America, an organization whose mission is to "inform and mobilize pastors and their congregations to become salt and light, becoming pro-active in restoring Judeo-Christian values in America

Missouri Baptist Leader Seeking Brain

2006-11-07T12:32:00.000-06:00

Editor, The Pathway
Missouri Baptist Coalition (or something)
http://www.mbcpathway.com/contactus
Don Hinkle
dhinkle@mobaptist.org
or call (573) 635-7931 ex. 230

Dear Don:
Maybe your churches are forced to lay off staff en masse because you are losing members, losing dollars in the plate every Sunday, losing your flock to other churches which might "get it" --something very few if any Baptist churches get.
Good riddance, may they all find a new job at gay friendly Wal Mart -your regions largest employer! Unlike your ridiculous hate campaign suggesting that Islam is taking over America, this one is easy to figure out. You are losing staff because you are a bunch of hateful old mean spirited idiots with no understanding of God's true message.

Your comments:

"Our SBC’s Baptist Press released an article Oct. 4 titled, “Study: 1,300-plus dismissed from Baptist church staffs in ’05.” What a tragedy to the name of Christ and the testimony of Christ to the lost world. It is not confined to smaller churches either. We know of two mega churches in a terrible situation in a neighboring state and numerous smaller churches of our state."

Yeah, Try Walmart or McDonalds. Apply online here >

“Do you not know that the unjust will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be deceived: no sexually immoral people, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, homosexuals, thieves, greedy people, drunkards, revilers, or swindlers will inherit God’s kingdom."

On behalf of everyone of us who thinks you are a total moron, please leave the female hookers behind! Why can they inherit God's kingdom when the male hookers can not! Seems unfair to me.

Questions: Is masturbation considered immoral? Can I inherit the kingdom if I occasionally pull out Mr. Fun for a little non procreating fun?

Are hypocrite pastors Left Behind too? Greedy people will rule out most televangelists I am afraid. Adulterers too, yikes! Bad news apparently for Jews, atheist, Buddhist, Mormons, Catholics?,Witches,Divorcees, Rich Folks, Homos, Lesbos, Bisexuals, and those Transgenerationals! Will Rev. Lahayes homosexual son also be Left Behind?

Tiny little narrow minded kingdom you re looking at there, sir. Personally it sounds boring and we have had enough of your hate here already, so.....

.....Might it be possible for you and your flock of hateful assholes to Pre Rapture yourselves right out of our World NOW!

Just leave the damn female prostitutes! Buh Bye! Move Along. Be Gone With You!

Gordon McDonald Gets It

2006-11-07T10:14:00.000-06:00

I am not familiar with Gordon McDonald the evangelist, but he gets it. In his piece on Pastor Ted Haggard he writes on http://www.christianitytoday.com

"Ever since the beginning of the Bush administration, I have worried over the tendency of certain Evangelical personalities to go public every time they visited the White House or had a phone conference with an administration official. I know it has wonderful fund-raising capabilities. And I know the temptation to ego-expansion when one feels that he has the ear of the President. But the result is that we are now part of an evangelical movement that is greatly compromised—identified in the eyes of the public as deep in the hip pockets of the Republican party and administration. My own belief? Our movement has been used.

There are hints that the movement—once cobbled together by Billy Graham and Harold Ockenga—is beginning to fragment because it is more identified by a political agenda that seems to be failing and less identified by a commitment to Jesus and his kingdom. Like it or not, we are pictured as those who support war, torture, and a go-it-alone (bullying) posture in international relationships. Any of us who travel internationally have tasted the global hostility toward our government and the suspicion that our President's policies reflect the real tenants of Evangelical faith.

And I might add that there is considerable disillusionment on the part of many of our Christian brothers/sisters in other countries who are mystified as to where American evangelicals are in all of this. Our movement may have its Supreme Court appointments, but it may also have compromised its historic center of Biblical faith. Is it time to let the larger public know that some larger-than-life evangelical personalities with radio and TV shows do not speak for all of us?"

Very true Mr. McDonald; except is seems that most of these guys (Falwell, Robertson, LaHaye, Rick Scarborough) are more driven by their own egos and pocketbooks than they are by God. They protect their diamond mines and lear jets, cherish their Presidential photo-ops, preach against issues like gambling while supporting gambling lobbyist, spend more time bashing Gay and Lesbian families and Americans than they do supporting heterosexual Christian families; are too busy advising our families to look inside at their own, fail to understand that they turn people away from Christianity, do not represent many of us, and basically need to just shut up.

I agree with you, but to compare hypocrite TVangelicals like Foot in mouth Falwell or Gold Medalist Liar on the Legpress Pat Robertson to a Rev. Billy Graham is a huge stretch.

Pastor Ted on John Paulk

2006-11-05T16:22:00.000-06:00

How ironic that these Preachers,Closet Cases, Ex Gays, and Homo Obsessed Straight Men are working so hard to stop Gays and Lesbians from Adopting Children...offering them a home in many cases for the first time!

I want to interview the children of John Paulk, and Pastor Ted Haggard, and all these other "outed" self hating homopobic Marys. Your high school aged children will really understand the hypocracy and selfishness of their dads (or moms)

Should these children be removed from your home?

Unconscionable Nut J. Dobson

2006-11-05T16:02:00.000-06:00

James Dobson is protecting hid butt buddy Pastor Ted Haggard - Unconscionable!
To: State Desk

Contact: Gary Schneeberger of Focus on the Family, 719-548-5853, or culturalissues@family.org

COLORADO SPRINGS. Nov. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Focus on the Family founder and Chairman James C. Dobson, Ph.D., issued the following statement today addressing an allegation by a male prostitute in Denver that Ted Haggard was one of his clients:

"It is unconscionable that the legitimate news media would report a rumor like this based on nothing but one man's accusation. Ted Haggard is a friend of mine and it appears someone is trying to damage his reputation as a way of influencing the outcome of Tuesday's election -- especially the vote on Colorado's marriage-protection amendment -- which Ted strongly supports.

"He has shown a great deal of grace under these unfortunate circumstances, quickly turning this matter over to his church for an independent investigation. That is a testament to the character I have seen him exhibit over and over again through the years."

Dearest Mr. Dobson

2006-11-05T15:32:00.000-06:00

FOCUS ON YOUR OWN DAMN FAMILY MR. DOBSON
(YOU ASSHOLE)

defcom on stem cell research

2006-11-05T15:25:00.001-06:00

Pastor Ted Bites The ...

2006-11-02T21:23:00.000-06:00

Well Well Well. Another hypocrite Mary disguised as a Colorado Megachurch televangelical friend of fake Christian Dobson?

I had never even heard of Colorado megachurch leader Pastor Ted Haggard until today. Apparently he was possibly outed by his local male Colorado hooker who says he has damning evidence, and also says Pastor Ted like to snort a little meth prior to assuming the position. While this one still needs to be proved, I can say for sure that (1) My Gadar bell rang pretty loud when I first saw this guys photo and even more when I pulled him up on YouTube.

When my GayDar goes off, it is usually right on target. My only question might be why would Pastor Ted (who resigned today from his 14,000 member church and as President of some holier than thou Evangelical Association) hire an old hooker (the guy was in his late forties)?

Hey Ted, try Manhunt.net instead you tina freak....and don't leave your voice on you favorite local hooker's voicemail over at Rentboy.com.

All you sodomites join with me and pray this one is a true one.

Out! Out! All Hypocrites

Does Pastor Ted Like to give head? Stay tuned.

This may be a Rick Scarborough First

2006-10-31T20:50:00.000-06:00

I do not think I have ever seen an email or Rick Scarborough post which does NOT bash gay and lesbians...all he wants here is your money and a prayer. Progress?
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Monday, October 30, 2006
Message from Rick Scarborough:
When I hear a cry for help I have to respond.

Vision America has been working hard in Missouri for the past few
months and we have been seeing incredible response from ministers
across the state. We are seeing the pulpits of this state ringing
forth with a declaration of truth; motivating Christians to get
involved and to make a difference.

In the midst of our work South Dakota cried out for help!

And we answered!

Missouri is in the national spotlight as a deceptive cloning amendment
is being foisted on its citizens by special interest groups with deep
pockets, and the key to protecting unborn children from exploitation
is Christians.

South Dakota is also fighting for the protection of the unborn and
attempting to stop the genocide that takes place under legalized
abortion.

When I return to South Dakota this weekend to speak alongside Alan
Keyes and Dr. James Dobson, this will be the third trip I will have
made into the state.

So now I am asking you for help, above and beyond your current
support, and pray that you will respond.

Click here to help now!

http://www.visionamerica.us/site/R?i=wr_5_56kZkFG070Xks3BdQ..

We did not budget for our work in South Dakota and we need your help
in meeting the needs that have arisen.

I know if you could, you would be on the ground with me in Missouri
and South Dakota. Vision America allows you to be there! Vision
America allows you to make a difference in the key battles our nation
is facing!

As a partner, as a friend, I need your help.

Your donation of any amount will help. No matter how much you can
give, every donation makes a difference. And every donation goes
directly to saving the life of an unborn child and allows us to
prepare for the next battle our nation will face.

Additionally, thanks to a matching grant, your donation is doubled
immediately. Your donation will make a huge impact. Please take action
today by clicking here.

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Thank you for your support, especially to those who give every month.
Maybe the next battle is in your state, and the next cry for help will
come from you. Vision America needs your support so that we can
answer.

http://www.visionamerica.us/site/R?i=XYjsburXRc2_bMGFs6o1rQ..

Thank you,

Rick Scarborough

Knock Knock Ken Mehlman

2006-10-31T19:10:00.000-06:00

All the People Rick Scarborough

2006-10-31T19:00:00.001-06:00

A real Christian church

Not just you and your narrow minded off the chart fundamentalist nutwings.

Scarborough on Stem Cells

2006-10-31T15:31:00.000-06:00

The only thing devilish is not supporting research.

"And Rick Scarborough, a Texas minister who founded the conservative
organization Vision America, called early stem-cell research "a devilish
science" and urged church members to get involved in the campaign to block the
initiative."
Full Article > Catholic Media Report

RNC's Ken Mehlman -- Gay?

2006-10-31T15:04:00.000-06:00

So is Ken Mehlman the next Republican closet case to be outed? Considering his praise for Delay, I say if you have information....now is the time to show the lunacy and hypocracy of the Republican Party.

Check out the video and BlogActive's questions to Mr. Republican.

From a Chris Matthews interview with Tom Delay
MATTHEWS: Ken Mehlman, the chairman of your party, said something pretty nice about you
tonight and I think you’d have to respond to it:
“The essence of leadership is not just coming up with good ideas, it’s making those good ideas happen. For the past two decades, Tom DeLay has tirelessly and successfully transformed very important ideas into very successful laws. Conservative legislation from welfare reform and a balanced budget, to tax relief, education reform and a ban on partial-birth abortion all bear the signature of Tom DeLay.”
DELAY: Well, that’s very nice to say, but there were a lot of other Republicans that did that too.

Fundies Oppose Public Education

2006-10-31T14:56:00.000-06:00

Personally I feeel we should start screaming for a ban on homeschooling - Religious nuts want to ruin education in America. What values!

More Southern Baptist Leaders Voice Support for Public School Exodus

A number of Southern Baptist leaders have voiced support for the Shortt-Moran
measure. Dr. Rick Scarborough, Founder of Vision America and a leading SBC
grassroots activist is among those who strongly endorse the resolution and see
it as urgently needed, as is evangelist and Bible teacher Dr. Voddie
Baucham.
According to a Christian Newswire report, Scarborough contends that
public schools have long ceased to serve as a positive reinforcer of traditional
values and today "are not even neutral on many crucial issues which are
important to people of faith." He says public education has unfortunately been
"hijacked by people who reject Biblical teachings on man's origin, the proper
role of sex, and the acceptability of homosexuality."
The Vision America
spokesman feels strongly that messengers at the 2006 Annual Meeting should get
the chance to weigh in on the issue of removing their kids from an educational
system that undermines Christian values. "Our children deserve better," he says,
"and Southern Baptists should be given the opportunity to express their feelings
about this."
And Dr. Voddie Baucham, another outspoken proponent of an exodus
from public schools, says he endorses the Shortt-Moran resolution in part
because he knows "what it's like to be a poor kid trapped in underperforming
schools." As a child being raised by a single parent in the inner city, he says,
"I had no choice but to accept the inferior education my schools offered -- not
to mention the drugs, sex, and violence that were all part of the
package."
Government schools have not only failed children academically, the
evangelist points out, but they are also "destroying our children spiritually
and morally." That is why he maintains that the SBC must come up with a
comprehensive plan to create a new system of Baptist education that is open to
everyone.
Such a plan, Baucham insists, "needs to take a clear stand on
behalf of kids who find themselves in the same predicament I was in." If SBC
members will stand together, he asserts, the church can provide a high-quality,
Christian alternative to the public schools but can also "use education as a
missional outreach in Urban America."
Moran and Shortt's 2006 resolution
addresses a number of the concerns echoed by other Southern Baptist leaders,
including some of the access issues Baucham raises. While the proposal calls on
the denomination to move on divesting Southern Baptist children from government
schools, it also urges SBC agencies to assist churches as they develop workable
public school exit strategies and to give particular attention to the needs of
orphans, single parents, and the disadvantaged.
Full:
http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/4/262006a.asp

Rick Scarborough PR - Shiavo

2006-10-31T13:58:00.000-06:00

I am sure Tom Delay had a lot of good things to say considering his dead father and this issue.
Hypocrites. Haters.Homophobes Conference
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For More Information Contact: Don Feder at 866-522-5582 or at info@vsionamerica.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS ISSUES AT HEART OF TERRI SCHIAVO CASE

March 21, 2005 - Rick Scarborough, temporary chairman of the Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration (organizer of the conference Confronting The Judicial War On Faith – April 7-8 in Washington, DC) offered his heartfelt thanks to Congress and President Bush for passing emergency legislation to save the life of Terri Schiavo.

“Thank God we have a Congress and president who care enough about a life imperiled to intervene in this case,” Scarborough commented.

“Like the 1960s, when state courts ignored clear-cut violations of civil rights, federal intervention is necessary. The legislation that passed in the early hours of this morning will facilitate that.”

Scarborough added, “Our upcoming conference on combating judicial tyranny (Confronting The Judicial War On Faith) could not be more timely or more necessary. It was an activist Florida judge who, in effect, passed a death sentence on Terri Schiavo.”

House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (who was instrumental in moving the Schiavo legislation through Congress) will be a keynote speaker at Confronting The Judicial War On Faith.

David C. Gibbs of the Christian Law Association (the attorney for the Schindlers, Terri’s parents) will participate in a panel discussion – “Judges: Abortion And Other Life Issues,” along with former Vatican Ambassador Ray Flynn.

Other speakers at the Confronting The Judicial War On Faith conference include: Senator Sam Brownback, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, Alan Keyes, Phyllis Schlafly and Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council.

The conference also will consider Ten Commandments displays and the right of Americans to publicly acknowledge God, judicial nominations, the judicial assault on marriage and remedies to judicial activism.

Moore, another keynote speaker, was removed as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court for refusing an illegal order to take down a 10 Commandments monument.
Scarborough stressed: “This will be an action-oriented conference. Our purpose is to draw up a plan of action to oppose the liberal judges who are abrogating our most precious human rights – including the right to life. Out of it will come a coalition of family groups, ministries and churches dedicated to reversing the tide of the past 40 years.”

For more information on the Confronting The Judicial War On Faith Conference – including a complete list of speakers, program and information on registration – go to http://www.stopactivistjudges.org or call 866-522-5582

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Scarborough Press Release Archives

2006-10-31T13:53:00.000-06:00

Attn: IRS

For More Information Contact: Don Feder at 866-522-5582 or at info@vsionamerica.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LATEST ATTACK ON MARRIAGE SHOWS NEED FOR CONFRONTING JUDICIAL WAR ON FAITH CONFERENCE

March 18, 2005 - Dr. Rick Scarborough, acting chairman of the Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration, said the California marriage ruling highlighted the need for the Council’s up-coming conference -- Confronting The Judicial War on Faith – April 7-8 at the Washington Marriott in Washington DC.

On Monday, California Superior Court Judge Richard Kramer ruled that a voter-enacted ban on gay marriage violated the state constitution.

The law – limiting marriage to the union of a man and a woman -- was passed by referendum in 2000, with 61.4% of the vote. On Election Day 2004, defense of marriage amendments were enacted by popular vote in 11 states – all by landslide margins.

“Besides being an absolute outrage, this decision demonstrates the determination of liberal judges to defy the will of the people – and clear constitutional mandates – to force their radical theories on the nation,” Scarborough charged.

“And that’s why our conference, Confronting The Judicial War on Faith, is so vitally important,” Scarborough declared. “April 7-8 will be the beginning of a coalition effort among conservative organizations, pro-family groups, ministries and churches to return America to our Judeo-Christian roots and reform a judiciary seemingly intent on overthrowing democracy and radically transforming our society – in ways unimaginable to the Founding Fathers.”

Confirmed Speakers include: Congressman Tom DeLay, Senator Sam Brownback, former Vatican Ambassador Ray Flynn, Phyllis Schlafly, Mike Farris (Home School Legal Defense Association), Roy Moore (former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court), Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, Alan Keyes, former Congressman Bill Dannemeyer and Janet Folger.

The conference will consider: The Judicial Assault On Our Judeo-Christian Heritage * Judges: Abortion and Other Life Issues * Judicial Nominations * The Real Constitution * Remedies To Judicial Tyranny *and Mobilizing The Grassroots Against Liberal Judges.

Registration for the two-day conference is $149. More information, including a program for the conference, is available on line at http://www.stopactivistjudges.org.

Confronting The Judicial War On Faith is the first conference to address judicial activism from a faith perspective

Bush Says He Supports Civil Union Legislation

2006-10-28T19:28:00.001-05:00

Great news! Our President says he support Civil Unions legislation for GLBT Americans. Havent seen much about this anywhere in the press yet --I am thinking that James Dobson and Rick Scarborough and friends (Gospel of Hate) are not going to be real happy with you on this statement.

Stem Cells, Parkinsons, stupid Republicans.

2006-10-28T10:44:00.001-05:00

Rev. Rick Scarborough and druggie Rush Limbauh both oppose stem cell research.

Rev. Rick Scarborough Moronic Quote # 8,934

2006-10-28T00:45:00.000-05:00

Rev. Rick Scarborough of Lufkin, Texas based Vision America is a firm believer that the idea of separation of church and state is a big old myth...or in his words...

"separation of church and states is a lie introduced by Satan and fostered by the courts.."

Rick, did someone hit you in the head one day while you were at SFSU playing football? ..or are you just stupid? You are LOCO.

Crazy.

[UNHOLY] Rev. Rick Scarborough Moronic Quote #10135

2006-10-27T22:58:00.000-05:00

From Creative Loafing/Atlanta

The Rev. Rick Scarborough, an influential Texas Baptist preacher and founder of the pro-war, pro-GOP Patriot Pastors, declared in March that the deposed House majority leader "was a target for all those who despise the cause of Christ."

Armageddon for the Religious Right? full> Creative Loafing Atlanta
They've climbed to the top of Mount Power. But from here on out, it may be all downhill for America's ayatollahs.
BY JOHN SUGG
Published 05.24.06

On Feb. 22, inside a Clark Atlanta University auditorium, Christianity girded its loins with faith, anointed itself with righteousness and went forth to do battle with, well, Christianity.
It wasn't quite a Tim LaHaye vision of the final conflict at Mount Megiddo. There was no thunderbolt-wielding Christ bloodily massacring gays, Jews, Muslims and billions of others who failed to meet Pat Robertson's criteria for salvation. But the scene wasn't pretty.

Coretta Scott King on Homophobia

2006-10-27T16:51:00.000-05:00

I am certain that both Coretta Scott King and Dr. Martin Luther King would have a few words to say to several of the African American preachers of hate who reside in the Atlanta area. They just don't get it. They have been sucked in by the religious right extremist and the Republican Party, both who are desperately seeking non whites, Jews, hispanics in order to add more color into their big white tent organizations. One great example is "Bishop" Wellington of Atlanta who refuses to call gay people anything other than "sodomites." This black racists homophobe holds church in a surburban Atlanta strip mall location who frequently shares the stage with the same people who have purchashed KKK mailing lists in order to expand their base. How tragic.

"Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood," King stated. "This sets the stage for further repression and violence that spread all too easily to victimize the next minority group."
- Chicago Defender, April 1, 1998

"We are all tied together in a single garment of destiny . . . I can never be what I ought to be until you are allowed to be what you ought to be," she said, quoting her husband. "I've always felt that homophobic attitudes and policies were unjust and unworthy of a free society and must be opposed by all Americans who believe in democracy,"
-Chicago Sun Times, April 1, 1998

"For many years now, I have been an outspoken supporter of civil and human rights for gay and lesbian people"

"Gays and lesbians stood up for civil rights in Montgomery, Selma, in Albany, Ga. and St. Augustine, Fla., and many other campaigns of the Civil Rights Movement," she said. "Many of these courageous men and women were fighting for my freedom at a time when they could find few voices for their own, and I salute their contributions."
-Lamda Legal Defense and Education Fund Luncheon 25th Anniversary

"We are all tied together in a single garment of destiny . . . I can never be what I ought to be until you are allowed to be what you ought to be," she said, quoting her husband. "I've always felt that homophobic attitudes and policies were unjust and unworthy of a free

All About Rick

2006-10-27T16:07:00.001-05:00

Rick Scarborough of Lufkin Texas based Vision America. Great story from Americans United.

Fright Plan
May 06, 2006
Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Fright Plan
Texas Preacher Scares Up A ‘War On Christians’ In Bid To Turn Out ‘Values Voters’ For The GOP In The 2006 Election
by Jeremy Leaming

The Rev. Rick Scarborough is on a mission to save evangelical Christians from what he claims is a cabal of left-wing forces bent on oppressing their values and ruining America.

At a Washington, D.C., gathering in late March sponsored by his Vision America organization, the Texas preacher and an array of invited speakers spent hours blasting the alleged enemies of Christianity and arguing that to save America from moral ruin more evangelicals needed to get politically active.

Even though Congress and the White House are controlled by people who have been friendly to the Religious Right cause, Scarborough and his cohorts maintained during their “‘War on Christians’ and The Values Voter in 2006” conference that animosity towards Christianity is on the increase.

“We are here in Washington, D.C., so we can bring a focus and hopefully initiate a national debate on this matter of the growing hostility to all things religious,” Scarborough told a sparsely attended opening session at a ballroom in the Omni Shoreham.

After two days of speakers, including U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas), Phyllis Schlafly, Alan Keyes, Gary Bauer, TV preacher Rod Parsley and a string of panel discussions, it was hard to come away not thinking that despite all the bluster and overwrought rhetoric, the conference was nothing but a thinly veiled effort to rally so-called “values voters” on behalf of the Republican Party for the approaching elections and bolster Scarborough’s national profile.

As the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, told Cox News Service, “This ‘war’ is nothing real. The fact is, Christians in America are a cultural majority, and they are an extremely powerful group. But what you have here are second-tier preachers who are hoping to hit the big time, desperately hoping for a national spotlight.”

Full Story:
http://www.au.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=8185&abbr=cs_
Full Story:

All About Rick

2006-10-27T16:07:00.000-05:00

PFC Barry Winchell's Murderer Released

2006-10-27T14:05:00.000-05:00

This just makes me sick. When news of this murder hit the papers I remember It made me cry. What a beautiful man, murdered by hate. I will never forget hearing Barry Winchell's mother speak once about hate crimes. Such a sad tragic story. Rolling Stone article on the murder, interesting stuff about Justin Fisher

From Raw Story:

A soldier convicted in connection to an anti-gay murder in 1999 has been released early by the U.S. Army, according to reports by an activist group.

Former Army Specialist Justin Fisher, who was convicted of conspiracy to murder Private First Class Barry Winchell at Fort Campbell, KY, has been released from prison after serving just seven years of a 12 1/2 year sentence.

Winchell was attacked in July 1999 by Calvin Glover, a former soldier based at Fort Campbell, in what was later revealed as an anti-gay hate crime. A later investigation by Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) found that Winchell had been the target of anti-gay harassment in the months leading up to his murder.

"Army leaders gave Justin Fisher a shockingly lenient sentence in the first place, but just as importantly, they have also failed, every day since, to protect other soldiers from Barry's fate," said Patricia and Wally Kutteles, PFC Winchell's parents, in a release issued today. "As a mother, I never want to see Barry's story repeated. As an American, I am outraged that our leaders have taken no action to make sure it never happens again."

Full Story

Love Won Out Atlanta Protest

2006-10-27T13:29:00.000-05:00

Hey Atlanta Love Won Out is coming to a church near you. Join us to protest the Ex Gay frauds (Johnn Paulk), and Focus on the Family. Check back for details. As always, the selected church is way out in the suburbs -in this case a 20-30 minute drive from Midtown. Be there!

Protests planned for ATL ex-gay conference

Friday, October 27, 2006

Love Won Out, a daylong conference which seeks to promote “the truth that change is possible for those who experience same-sex attractions,” will be met by at least some protest from groups who oppose the ex-gay movement.

Produced by Focus on the Family, an anti-gay evangelical organization founded by James Dobson, Love Won Out will begin at 8 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Woodstock, the church attended by Gov. Sonny Perdue. Classes and information sessions include “Preventing Male Homosexuality” and “Straight Thinking on Gay Marriage.”

Wayne Besen, executive director of the non-profit group Truth Wins Out, which contradicts claims of ex-gay therapy success, promises to greet conference attendees from protest lines outside.

“We want as many people as possible to show up to say that this is wrong. They’re hurting people with that propaganda,” said Besen, author of “Anything But Straight: Unmasking the Scandals and Lies Behind the Ex-Gay Myth.” SoulForce, which combats anti-gay religious and political messages, will join Besen and Truth Wins Out at the protest.

Zack Hudson

Rev. Rick Scarborough

2006-10-27T11:08:00.000-05:00

Sorry Rev. Scarborough, but we don't "deserve to become the next example like Germany" --really no one does. Instead we will remember Hitler Germany and fight to make sure you Hitlers (yes, you Rev. Rick Scarborough and all your extremist Christian friends) do not jail and exterminate us again.

Full Article
Rick Scarborough, president of Vision America, also spoke at the dinner. Scarborough commented on how Catholics, Lutherans and Baptists were coming together to speak at this event, and said that if such a group “can’t get it right, then we deserve to become the next example like Germany of what happens when a people ignores their duty.”

Scarborough called on pastors to preach to their people, encouraging them to be the “salt and light” they are called to be. He also encouraged pastors to make sure their congregations are registered to vote, then lead the way in voting themselves.

“As the church goes, so goes the nation,” Dr. Scarborough told them. “As the pastor goes, so goes the church.”

“Apathy is wickedness,” Dr. Scarborough said when he got up to speak. “If ever there was an opportunity to see the tragedy of Roe v. Wade overturned, it is now.”

Scarborough discussed the moral downfall in the fabric of our society, stating in the span of just one generation, “We’ve moved from a nation under God to a nation at war with God. If you remove the foundations of God’s word, who’s to say what’s wrong and what’s right?”

Speaking of the intimidation of churches by secularists, Scarborough mentioned the letters frequently sent out by Barry Lynn of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and said, “It’s time for preachers of this nation to throw off those shackles.”

Scarborough challenged people to get active in the fight against abortion and homosexual “marriage,” telling them, “We’ve been able to hide behind the judges, but on November 7 in the state of South Dakota, the people decide. To fail to vote is to vote for abortion.”

Small Win in New Jersey for GLBT Americans

2006-10-27T02:38:00.000-05:00

How hateful that these Christian preacher fundies oppose even civil unions in America. Absolutely shameful Rev. Rick Scarborough and Vision America.

From NPR:

All Things Considered, October 25, 2006 · New Jersey's highest court rules that same-sex couples are entitled to the same rights as heterosexual couples. Now, it will be up to the legislature to rewrite state laws to provide for gay marriage or some other form of civil union.

In handing a partial victory to supporters of gay marriage, the New Jersey Supreme Court gave the state's legislature 6 months to come up with a plan to enable gay unions.

Lawmakers can decide whether to change the laws of marriage or to create a new type of union that is equal to marriage. That stipulation makes the ruling more similar to a recent decision in Vermont.

The ruling could have an affect on upcoming elections: The entire New Jersey Assembly is up for re-election in less than two weeks, as are many state senators.

Robert Siegel talks to reporter Nancy Solomon.

Rick Scarborough on Judges

2006-10-27T00:35:00.000-05:00

Full Transcript at: http://www.pbs.org/now/transcript/transcriptNOW124_full.html
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MORON:
moron (plural morons)
A term for a mentally deficient person whose mental age is equivalent to that of someone between eight and twelve years of age.
(Informal) A person who makes uncool, unfunny, uninteresting, or irrelevant (see lame) attempts to impress others and draw attention to himself; especially in a flawed attempt to act like someone else.

Rick Scarborough is a Moron, attempting to act like a Christian. Proof
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RICK SCARBOROUGH: When a judge misbehaves, when he defies the will of the people and, I would say, defined by exceeding Constitutional authority, then simply remove his funding. Let him convene his court in his car with no assistance, no courtroom and I mean, he's appointed for life, let him live for life. Pay his salary, just don't pay his court.

JUJU CHANG: And who would be left to rule on-- contracts, conflicts and--

RICK SCARBOROUGH: We're not talking about all judges.

JUJU CHANG: So punish certain judges that you point out?

RICK SCARBOROUGH: Withdraw funding.

JUJU CHANG: Withdraw funding.

Retire Fundie Marilyn Musgrove!

2006-10-25T22:53:00.000-05:00

Help Retire Colorado megabitch Marilyn Musgrove. Angie Paccione is in a dead heat race to topple this extreme right wing fundie in Colorado.
http://www.angie2006.com

'Ex-Gay' Group Draws Fire From Allies

2006-10-25T22:38:00.000-05:00

Rick Scarborough of Vision America spreads lies and misinformation about the gay and lesbian (GLBT) community the same way that the EX GAY group "NARTH" does....using false or fabricated research. Looks like some of the NARTH friends have said ENOUGH is ENOUGH.
(excerpt:)LA TIMES

'Ex-Gay' Group Draws Fire From Allies
Backers raise concerns about online postings. One advocated ridicule of nonconforming children; the other seemed to justify slavery.
By Stephanie Simon, Time Staff Writer
October 15, 2006

The National Assn. for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality positions itself as a scientific group dedicated to helping gay men and lesbians shed same-sex attractions and realize their "heterosexual potential."
Its statements routinely outrage gay-rights activists. But two commentaries posted online in recent months by members of NARTH's scientific advisory committee have raised concerns among its closest allies as well.

FULL STORY:http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-exgay15oct15,0,982244.story?coll=la-home-nation

Fundie Rev. Rick Scarborough on YouTube.com

2006-10-25T22:22:00.000-05:00

Rev. Rick Scarborough Vision America Rally. Word has it that attendance at his "values voters" targeted rallies is really pathetic! At one church in Missouri last month he only filled up 1/4 of the total seating available. Maybe folks are just tired of his hate speech and stupid ideas, his opposition to stem cell research, and his push for a "Christian Nation." Looks like his PR machine has put a video on you tube! I think this rally was in South Dakota. Notice how the stillshot of this video on YouTube makes it look like someone over at the Corn Palace just shoved a corn cob up the UNHOLY Reverened's ...

Boycott Right Wing Businesses

2006-10-25T21:55:00.000-05:00

I find it interesting that thse boneheads at AFA want to boycott everyone who does anything gay-friendly. Fortunately, that is most business today. (Ford, Target, WalMart, American Airlines, Starwood, P and G, Disney) Since gay and lesbians are currently the "darlings of the travel industry," here is some advice:

-Do not stay at a Drury Inn - anywhere...for any reason. (Not that you might for some reason decide to stay at a "drury" verses the local W Hotel by Starwood.

Drury's CEO is making the stump circuit with Rev. Rick Scarborough. No more dreary, Drury Hotels, folks.

BOYCOTT
1. Drury Hotels
2. Chic Fil A

...to be continue.

Letter to Tony Perkins

2006-10-25T21:30:00.000-05:00

A Letter to Tony Perkins

Brian Kaylor
10-18-06
Dear Tony,
I am so excited to hear that you found liberty this past Sunday.
I went to church to worship God, since it was the holy Sabbath day, so I missed this much more important event of yours.
What a wonderful feeling that must be to finally be free! Hopefully this is the beginning of Christian liberty in America. Maybe we will soon be free and safe like Christians are in other nations, such as North Korea, Sudan and Iran.
It is high time we Christians start demanding our liberty. After all, we have no voice or freedoms in America. What we need is someone like you in Washington fighting to get us power and liberty. Maybe some day because of your efforts we will have a Christian as president. Maybe we'll even see the day when most congressmen and Supreme Court justices are also Christians. Wow, then our nation will be perfect! No more wars, corruption or sex scandals.
It is that dream of a nation led by Christians that led me to write you this congratulatory note about "Liberty Sunday."
When I first heard about the rally I had no idea it was an anti-homosexuality rally. That was really clever of you guys. I would have never thought that banning anyone's right to marriage could be called "liberty." Kudos on your Orwellian mastery of language! God must be so proud of you.
It was also a clever trick to use a photo of the Old North Church on your advertisements. It is an Episcopalian church, which is the denomination with the bishop who is gay (or, to use the Christ-like terms that "Liberty Sunday" speaker Wellington Boone used at a different Family Research Council event, "faggot" and "sissy").
I know some homosexuals today often view that church as a place where they are welcomed and affirmed, so good job trying to symbolically spit in their face. They need to know they are not welcomed or affirmed! We must follow the example of Jesus and not hang out with sinners.
Of course, it was also good to use that church, since it helped play on the heroism of Paul Revere and other Bostonians. In your promotional materials you called Boston "a birthplace of America's liberty."
As a Baptist I'm often told it was Roger Williams in Rhode Island who created the first colony with true religious liberty. But I now realize you are correct. By kicking Williams out, the Massachusetts Bay Colony created true religious liberty. Likewise, kicking gays out of our nation will give us liberty. Anyway, Williams was probably gay since he dared challenge the religious leaders. He might not have been gay, but we should say it—the truth does not really matter as much as helping the Republicans win elections.
Speaking of ignoring the truth, I was intrigued by many of the exaggerations made at the event Sunday. I was particularly shocked to learn from speaker Roberto Miranda that Massachusetts was "the birthplace of Christianity." Wow! And here I thought Israel deserved such honor.
Is that why you all had Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney there? As a Mormon he must be closer to the truth of Jesus starting Christianity in America. I guess I'll vote for him for president now.
I was alarmed when Romney explained that by allowing same-sex marriage, "activist judges struck a blow to the foundation of civilization." I had no clue that same-sex marriage was so dangerous!
I need to go and read the book of Revelation again to catch this. I sure do not want to be left behind because of same-sex marriage. I bet the antichrist will be gay. You should make that the title of your next video or book.
I was most impressed by the sermon by Wellington Boone as he argued that "sodomites" should be subjected to capital punishment. What a great idea! There is no better way to share the love of Jesus than to kill homosexuals. I hope everyone in America was listening to this rational and godly man.
About the only thing I would have liked to have seen, Mr. Perkins, was more of your personal story. Let us know about your past bondage so we can understand how great your new liberty must feel.
You could have told us how you brought a mailing list from former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke so you could win a political election. Or, you could have told us how you spoke to the Louisiana chapter of the racist organization the Council of Conservative Citizens. Either of this could have helped us know that you understand what it is like to be a slave!

Oh well, there is always the chance to cover that in Liberty Sunday II or III. I'm assuming there will be a trilogy like with the "Justice Sunday" rallies that fought for Bush's divinely chosen court nominees.
Continuing this new series will be as important as it was to film the sequels to "Bring it On" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Keep up the great and important work of spreading the hate of God. I am sure God will have plenty to say to you someday because of this!

Love (in a completely pure and heterosexual a manner),

Brian

Brian Kaylor is communications specialist with the Baptist General Convention of Missouri.

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From EthicsDaily.com
http://www.ethicsdaily.com/article_detail.cfm?AID=8034

Rosie Was Right!

2006-10-25T19:58:00.000-05:00

Rosie was right that the American Taliban (right wing preachers like Rick Scarborough) are just as dangerous as the other Taliban. They may not be strapping bombs to their chests and blowing up the local HRC dinner or a gay pride group, but their continued assault and hate speech directed toward GLBT people is no different.

If the Muslim community in the U.S.A. agrees with this guy, I say dont let the door hit you in the ass. We don't need any more religious extremism in America, or in the World.

From Gay.com (excerpt)
Killing gay men is OK, says British imam
published Monday, October 23, 2006

The leading imam in Manchester, England, confirms that he thinks the execution of sexually active gay men is justified, the rights group Outrage reported.
Arshad Misbahi of the Manchester Central Mosque confirmed his views in a conversation to John Casson, a local psychotherapist.

Casson said: "I asked him if the execution of gay Muslims in Iran and Iraq was an acceptable punishment in Sharia law, or the result of culture, not religion.

"He told me that in a true Islamic state, such punishments were part of Islam: If the person had had a trial, at which four witnesses testified that they had seen the actual homosexual acts."

Stella Byrd Interview.

2006-10-22T22:39:00.000-05:00

In case you missed this one. God Bless Stella Byrd and the Byrd family for standing up to George Bush and the Christian identified haters like Rick Scarborough at Vision America.

Scarborough the Dominionist.

2006-10-22T22:10:00.000-05:00

Rev. Rick Scarborough has a PR team on his staff to help him appear more mainstream, but don't be fooled by this fool. He advocates total Christian Dominion in the United States (and World!) Watch this excellent video with your high speed internet...It is an excellent description of dominionism.

Dear Dr. Dobson.

2006-10-22T21:59:00.000-05:00

BlogActive.com's Roy Cohn Awards

2006-10-22T16:15:00.000-05:00

I love Mike Roger's BlogActive.com blogsite! Check out the left margin which lists all the important folks in D.C. who are GLBT, probably closeted, and could be labeled as hypocrites. His latest outing was the Legislative Director for Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahama. Gay people are everywhere! Gay people are working in the offices of some of the TOP TEN Homophobic legislators in D.C, pushing legislation for their boss to further the extreme right wing agenda, and hurting the GLBT community with continued hate rhetoric.

While in college I had the great opportunity to work for Congressman Jack Brooks of Beaumont, Texas. Congressman Brooks (D) was in Congress for decades, was liberal, and was probably one of the best Congresspersons EVER in regards to servicing his constituent requests. I know that Jack Brooks would have had a very high scorecard from the Human Rights Campaign and would not have been afraid to tell some of the religious extremist lobbyist to take a hike.

Congressmen Brooks took me to a lot of lunches where I found myself eating with some of the most important legislators of the eighties. I just loved it of course, as much as the Congressman loved telling his fellow Congressmen that I was on the staff for the summer and my daddy was a big Republican in his district.

Rev. Rick Scarborough often claims credit for helping retire Jack Brooks. More later on the reputation Rev. Rick's buddie who is frequently seen on the Worst Ever Congressman Lists-Steve Stockman. Thanks Congressman Brooks for being a true leader and friend.

Senator Coburn, so what do you do now knowing that a "homo" has infultrated your office?

Rev. Rick Scarborough Moronic Fundie Quote #1

2006-10-21T20:32:00.000-05:00

"An atmosphere of atheism is being forced upon us by the courts."

Rev. Rick Scarborough

I disagree. Fundamentalist extremist dominionist Christian Nationalists like Lufkin, Texas based Rev. Rick Scarborough of Vision America, Inc. and friends are doing much more to promote Atheism than are all the Courts combined.

Homophobe Sen. Tom Colburn's

2006-10-21T19:08:00.000-05:00

Hypocracy 101.

Add Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn is a Homophobic Hypocrite. This clown is one of the most right wing nut Senators on the Hill. I remember my good friend Hannah flying out from D.C. (she is a lobbyist) to help his (unsuccessful) opponent in the last election. He won, gay people lost. His anti gay rhetoric is sometimes hard for me to stomach. Keep in mind that this is a fundie Christian physician turned politico who made the statement that "condoms work about fifty percent of the time," who feels that PWA in San Francisco have "too many options," and suffers from Falwell foot in mouth syndrome.

I hate to think that my sister and her beautiful children must live in a state like Oklahoma which is represented by this wacko Republican.

This outing of Roland Foster today at BlogActive's Mike Rodgers is justified! You guys go find someone (anyone) to work for where your daily job doesnt negatively impact your own community. It may be hard to replace that $102,000 salary Roland Foster but your outing might help future generations of GLBT youth/people.

A ZERO scorecard from the Human Rights Campaign is pathetic Senator Coburn. Your hate speech directed at gay and lesbians is unconscionable.

Here is the BlogActive link and full story

Condemn Not Mr. Scarborough

2006-10-20T21:43:00.000-05:00

Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned.

Luke 6 : 37

God Bless You Mel White

http://www.soulforce.org

Right Wing Hate Targeted at GLBT Youth & GSA's

2006-10-20T18:06:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Georgia. Home of the Christian redneck. It is no wonder that so many Gay people in Georgia try to avoid anything outside of the Perimeter in Atlanta.

ACTUP - Call the Georgia Board of Education Mr.Dana Tofig, Director of Communications. Phone (404) 463-1487 Email : dtofig@doe.k12.ga.us

FROM SOVO.COM [ FULL ARTICLE ]
Ga. schools in denial over anti-gay bullying
While extremists push an agenda driven by bigotry rather than student needs, state officials stick their heads in the sand.

By Kevin Jennings
Friday, October 20, 2006

SOME PEOPLE JUST don’t get it.

On October Oct. 4, our organization, GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian, and & Straight Education Network), released “From Teasing to Torment: A Profile of School Climate in Georgia” that showed students in Georgia see bullying and harassment in schools to be a much bigger problem than do students in the nation as a whole.

In fact, Georgia students were 1/3 more likely to say that bullying and harassment were serious problems in their schools than the typical American student (49 percent versus 36 percent).

In response, Georgia Department of Education Communications Director Dana Tofig told Southern Voice, “I wouldn’t say that there’s a high level [of bullying in Georgia schools]. It happens, it probably happens at every school in Georgia … but also across the nation,” he said.

With all due respect, Mr. Tofig: Wrong answer.

Did Mr. Tofig do miss that 49 percent is much higher than 36 percent? Or is he proving, as some wags would put it, that “denial is not just a river in Egypt?” I suspect it is the latter. We all want to pretend that bullying and harassment are somebody else’s problems. But students in Georgia have said, loud and clear, this is not the case.

UNFORTUNATELY, EDUCATION poli-cymakers in Georgia show a disturbing tendency to ignore the facts in favor of unfounded ideology when it comes to what works in making schools safe. For example, “From Teasing to Torment” found that Georgia students in schools without Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs were three times more likely to report that bullying and harassment were serious problems than those who attended schools that had GSAs (52 versus 17 percent).

Not "Conservative" You are Extremist!

2006-10-20T16:23:00.000-05:00

Just Jerry, Barry? How about Jerry, Jr. aka Rick Scarborough....how about all of them.

Barry Goldwater :"I don't have any respect for the Religious Right." "Every good Christian should line up and kick Jerry Falwell's ass."

"The religious factions will go on imposing their will on others,"
"A woman has a right to an abortion."

Give Bigotry The Boot

2006-10-20T13:53:00.000-05:00

Vote Early and Volunteer! http://www.hrc.org

True Christians - Eye to Eye CBS News Video

2006-10-20T13:11:00.000-05:00

Tony Perkins is an extremist "Christian" obsessed with gays and lesbians and hate. He is narrow minded and doesnt speak for me. Jim Willis is the type of Christian I respect.

To View the Video at CBS.com click > Tony Perkins = Clown

Rev.Rick Scarborough Hate Speech

2006-10-20T12:59:00.000-05:00

Not only are they forcing their intolerance on all of us, they are constantly claiming to be the only "Christians" on the block. Rev. Rick Scarborough and Vision America - you are not being very Christian constantly spewing your anti gay hate speech. Your hate speech leads to gay bashings, hate crimes, and murder. If you agree, email them, call them, fax them, show up at their next rally and scream and yell. Call them today and tell them to shut the hell up.

P.O. Box 10 Lufkin, TX 75902** I do not think they have an actual office.
Vision America Phone 866-522-5582 Vision America Fax 936-560-3902
>>mail@visionamerica.us
April 20, 2006 at 22:00:00

Excerpt:
The Religious Right to fight tolerance programs for Gays and Lesbiansby Richard Mathis

http://www.opednews

The Rev. Rick Scarborough, who brought us the conference on the “War on Christians,” called the crusade to eliminate all tolerance for gays and lesbians as the modern struggle for civil rights for Christians. ''Christians,'' he said, ''are going to have to take a stand for the right to be Christian.'' Apparently to Scarborough this means that to be Christian means having the right to force their intolerance on all of us.

Furthermore, if you oppose their intolerance and casting of Bibles then you are as equally as intolerant as they are, or so they loudly claim. Indeed, they have a cadre of lawyers such as the Christian Legal Society, made up of lawyers and judges, and nonprofit law firms that are paid by groups such as Focus on the Family and Campus Crusade for Christ. Their argument is simple: any policy that intends to protect gays and lesbians from discrimination discriminates against conservative Christians.

If the religious right wants to argue that their religion requires them to condemn and discriminate, that’s perfectly suitable in accordance with the freedom of speech that we liberals were thoughtful enough to incorporate in the constitution that we wrote. Wolves in sheep’s clothes can’t help but howl. If the religious right doesn’t have anything better to do with its time than to claim that its being discriminated against for not being able to discriminate then let their actions lend credence to the claims that they are not at all about the business of Jesus but are simply ravenous wolves hungry for power. They are akin to those in the story who cast stones claiming that Jesus was condemning and judgmental in stopping them from stoning.

Full Story

Baptist Preacher Predators

2006-10-20T12:28:00.000-05:00

Of course you rarely hear much about all of the Baptist preachers playing with little children, maybe because the news is so full of Catholic coverups and pedophilia, or because the Baptists are so busy bashing gay people every day.

Meet Christa Brown. Christa Brown is the founder of Voice to Stop Baptist Predators and the coordinator for SNAP-Baptist. She is a wife, mother, attorney, jazz-lover, slow-plodding-runner, and a survivor of Southern Baptist clergy abuse. www.stopbaptistpredators.org

An Excerpt from her Op Ed Piece at Op Ed News

Just three days before Representative Foley resigned, I was standing at the doorstep of the Southern Baptist Convention, asking it to implement procedures to rid their ranks of clergy predators and make kids safer. Along with other delegates from SNAP - the Survivors' Network of those Abused by Priests and other Clergy - we presented Baptist leaders with a letter asking for the creation of an independent review board to investigate accounts of clergy sex abuse. Despite a multi-part series in EthicsDaily, the SBC's response has been one of avoidance.

Fullhttp://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_christa__061019_baptistgate_parallel.htm

Rick Scarborough on Public Schools

2006-10-20T12:04:00.000-05:00

Rev. Rick Scarborough thinks that we should all pull our children from public schools, and so does the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) As always, these people are just obsessed with the notion that "gay people" and "activist judges" have ruined public schools.

So go right on ahead and pull your little kids out of public schools folks -- all we need is another generation of homeschooled, narrow minded white children taught to hate by their misguided "Christian" parents - like Rick Scarborough. No thanks!

From WorldNetDaily >full story here
Rick Scarborough, founder of Vision America and author of "Liberalism Kills Kids," said schools have long since stopped providing positive reinforcement of traditional values.

"In fact, they are not even neutral on many crucial issues which are important to people of faith. Unfortunately, public education has been hijacked by people who reject Biblical teachings on man's origin, the proper role of sex and the acceptability of homosexuality. These are non-compromising issues for Christians."

The resolution notes that federal judges have allowed that "parents have no constitutional right … to prevent a public school from providing its students with whatever information it wishes to provide, sexual or otherwise …" and specifically permitted government schools to teach Darwinism and the acceptability of homosexuality.

Scarborough Blames The Left / Gays

2006-10-18T21:37:00.000-05:00

Look folks the Rev. Rick Scarborough feels the need to "chime in" on the tired Foleygate. Let's just point the finger at Mark Foley Rev. Scarborough. His life story is more and more tragic every day. Tragic, because assholes like you will not let us live our life as our God (yes, yours and mine) made us. Stop your Hate!

Vision America Press ReleaseVision America President Dr. Rick Scarborough said the saga of Florida Republican Congressman Mark Foley sending sexually explicit e-mails to former House pages is an absolute outrage.

“What on earth is going on in Washington?” Scarborough asked. “Here you have a congressman who’s clearly a sexual predator sending obscene e-mails to underage boys. Resignation is not enough. Foley should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.’

At the same time, Scarborough noted the hypocrisy of the left in trying to make political hay out of the scandal.

“Who wants to de-construct marriage? Who persecutes the Boy Scouts for prohibiting gay scoutmasters? In other words, who’s lobbying for allowing gay men like Mark Foley to go into the woods with groups of young boys?” Scarborough asked.

“I am pleased that such a diverse crescendo of outrage is coming from both sides of the political spectrum over this evil,” Scarborough said.

“I invite my liberal friends to join in a bi-partisan effort to protect children from sexual predators. Let’s pass a Federal ‘Jessica’s Law’ mandating maximum penalties on those who would sexually exploit the most vulnerable. Let’s work together to protect the Boy Scouts deciding that gay men have no more business sleeping in a tent with boys than do heterosexual men sleeping in a tent with girls. Let’s pass a bipartisan bill to ensure that parents are notified before their underage daughter has an abortion. And let’s agree to never again discuss lowering our age of consent laws,” Scarborough urged.

Scarborough also accused the media of selectively reporting the facts about Foley. “They don’t tell you that Foley was on the advisory board of liberal Republican Christine Todd Whitman’s It’s My Party Too PAC. They don’t tell you that Foley was a favorite of the homosexual Log Cabin Republicans, or that his picture used to appear on its website,” Scarborough charged.

“They’d like to you to think that Foley was just a typical Red-State Congressman. Far from it!”

Scarborough promised that Vision America would continue to uphold Biblical morality and condemn evil wherever it’s found without fear or favoritism.

Vision America is currently mobilizing Christian around the country to vote their Biblical values. In March, Vision America held the widely covered “War on Christians And Values Voters In 2006” conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

For more information on Vision America, visit our website, www.visionamerica.us. To schedule an interview with Dr. Scarborough, contact Don Feder at (508) 405-1337

Taught to Hate? You decide

2006-10-18T18:29:00.000-05:00

Below is a great story written by Rev. Irene Monroe for The Advocate. I know nothing about why Anne Coulter is such a mega bitch hurling hate speech daily. (Yes Ann I am offended when you say "fag" and next time you come to my town I will remind you. As for Tequila Mel Gibson (what an idiot) --I read that his father is one of those crazies who thinks the Holocaust didnt happen. I agree with Joan Rivers - we don't need ya.

Here is an excerpt from the great article on Hate Speech:

Hate speech is not a passive form of public speech. And one of the signs of an intolerant society is its hate speech, whether used jokingly or intentionally, aimed at specific groups of people. When this form of verbal abuse becomes part and parcel of the everyday parlance between people, we have created a society characterized by its zero-tolerance of inclusion and diversity, where name-calling becomes an accepted norm.
Lately this Republican political era of "compassionate conservatism" has brought forward an unabashed no-holds-barred attitude when it comes to passionate invective hurled at queers, African-Americans and Jews.

First Freedom First! Sign the Petition

2006-10-18T17:19:00.000-05:00

http://www.firstfreedomfirst.org
Sign It!