"Tom Hoenig, president of the local Federal Reserve Bank, clarified on Friday that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System concluded that Regulation B, which prohibits discriminatory creditor practices, does not apply to personal items displayed in the workplace." According to another article, a "bank examiner" started the controversy. And once it was reported, the Board of Governo...more

"Tom Hoenig, president of the local Federal Reserve Bank, clarified on Friday that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System concluded that Regulation B, which prohibits discriminatory creditor practices, does not apply to personal items displayed in the workplace."

According to another article, a "bank examiner" started the controversy. And once it was reported, the Board of Governors felt compelled to issue a ban. Now they felt compelled to reverse the decision.

Once again, we do not know the name of the accuser. But we do know the influence that this voice had.

2Pe 1:17 For He received honor and glory from God the Father, when was borne to Him a voice from the excellent glory, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
2Pe 1:18 And we heard this voice being borne from Heaven, being with Him in the holy mountain.less

johnzon, Christians have been helping the poor with food and healthcare needs all along. But Christians are not allowed to "evangelize" while doing so. So you only hear about it when Christians "break the rules" of the secular world.

believer, and we allow adulterers and fornicators to openly serve and share living accomodations. And yet there is no Congressional legislation on ths activity.

rhi bran, You have commented... "Do you think the service men and women never show each other pictures of their wives, husbands, boy friends and girl friends? Do you think single men in the service never talk about sex? What planet do you live on?" If you review my comment, it is mentioned "with or without anyone's knowledge...." This would mean that regardless of what sexual or partner in...more

rhi bran,
You have commented...
"Do you think the service men and women never show each other pictures of their wives, husbands, boy friends and girl friends? Do you think single men in the service never talk about sex? What planet do you live on?"

If you review my comment, it is mentioned "with or without anyone's knowledge...."

This would mean that regardless of what sexual or partner information is or is not shared amongst the soldiers on the battlefield, they all work together knowing that they may lose their life the next day.

Perhaps, as civilians, if we were to view our own lives in the same sense, we would spend more time considering what is ahead in the next life.

Jas 4:12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you who judges another?
Jas 4:13 Come now, those saying, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city and spend a year there, and we will trade and will make a profit,
Jas 4:14 who do not know of the morrow. For what is your life? For it is a vapor, which appears for a little time, and then disappears.
Jas 4:15 Instead of you saying, If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.less

It is truly unfortunate that Christians would prefer to maintain the divisions within our own Body rather than work at unity, especially when the divisions can be just as false. And yet we expect to go out as one Body and preach the gospel to the world. Confusion. And Satan continues to have his day knowing he doesn't have much time. But does the Body of Christ understand this?

torrent, my comments do not address groups than can lobby congress or have multi-million dollar war chests. That is a different battlefield. My comments address the military personnel who engage the enemies of our nation daily, and do so with or without anyone's knowledge of their sexual partners or sexual activities. They all risk their lives for the service of their country.

"The bill will not take immediate effect. Obama and his top military advisers, including Defense Secretary Robert Gates, must certify that lifting the ban will not adversely affect the military. That is then followed by a 60-day waiting period as new rules are written for the military." And in the meantime, heterosexuals and homosexuals, adulterers and fornicators, will continue to fight side b...more

"The bill will not take immediate effect. Obama and his top military advisers, including Defense Secretary Robert Gates, must certify that lifting the ban will not adversely affect the military. That is then followed by a 60-day waiting period as new rules are written for the military."

And in the meantime, heterosexuals and homosexuals, adulterers and fornicators, will continue to fight side by side to preserve the freedom we have to discuss these issues. And when they confront the enemy, they will still be accountable for being Americans, not for sexual preferences.

Joh 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. For He shall not speak of Himself, but whatever He hears, He shall speak. And He will announce to you things to come.less

amalgamate77, you stated "true religion is just love God and one another". Yes, so then which God do you love? Also, please answer the following question....who forced Adam and Eve to eat of the Tree of Good and Evil?

Mamato2, I'm not sure why you have chosen to use the word "force" in your comment. God does not force anyone to accept His word, and neither do Christians.

It is certainly better to have fellowship with believers who are struggling with sins that to have fellowship with complete darkness. And allowing open discussions for same gender partnerships will not make the enemy take pause moreso than discussions about opposite gender partnerships. Both will give their lives for their country. But what we should consider is whether, as a soldier of Christ,...more

It is certainly better to have fellowship with believers who are struggling with sins that to have fellowship with complete darkness. And allowing open discussions for same gender partnerships will not make the enemy take pause moreso than discussions about opposite gender partnerships. Both will give their lives for their country.

But what we should consider is whether, as a soldier of Christ, we can help protect our fellow soldiers from the grasps of a far greater enemy. And can we, as soldiers for Christ, still show a non-believer that there is the need to be freed from the bounds of a far greater enemy.

1Jn 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as that One is righteous.
1Jn 3:8 He who practices sin is of the Devil, for the Devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was revealed, that He might undo the works of the Devil.
1Jn 3:9 Everyone who has been born of God does not commit sin, because His seed remains in him, and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.
1Jn 3:10 In this the children of God are revealed, and the children of the Devil: everyone not practicing righteousness is not of God, also he who does not love his brother.less

We already have the best gift for Christmas. It is not available for purchase in a store, or online.

chicago24 You have asked... "How do we know what Jesus actually said? After all, the gospels were written 40, 50, and 55 years after Jesus died. Was there a stenographer running around after Jesus recording everything he said verbatim? . . . Hardly . . ." Better than a stenographer....or any other earthly being.... Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My...more

chicago24
You have asked...
"How do we know what Jesus actually said? After all, the gospels were written 40, 50, and 55 years after Jesus died. Was there a stenographer running around after Jesus recording everything he said verbatim? . . . Hardly . . ."

Better than a stenographer....or any other earthly being....
Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said to you.

Joh 16:12 I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.
Joh 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. For He shall not speak of Himself, but whatever He hears, He shall speak. And He will announce to you things to come.
Joh 16:14 He will glorify Me, for He will receive of Mine and will announce it to you.

Rev 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat of the Tree of Life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.less

"Justification deals with salvation and the forgiveness of sins. Part of the declaration reads, "We ... share the conviction that the message of justification directs us in a special way towards the heart of the New Testament witness to God’s saving action in Christ: it tells us that as sinners our new life is solely due to the forgiving and renewing mercy that God imparts as a gift and we recei...more

"Justification deals with salvation and the forgiveness of sins. Part of the declaration reads, "We ... share the conviction that the message of justification directs us in a special way towards the heart of the New Testament witness to God’s saving action in Christ: it tells us that as sinners our new life is solely due to the forgiving and renewing mercy that God imparts as a gift and we receive in faith, and never can merit in any way."

A little wordy, but we get the point. There is an agreement on the true meaning of justification. And this could only be revealed by the Holy Spirit.

Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said to you.

Joh 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. For He shall not speak of Himself, but whatever He hears, He shall speak. And He will announce to you things to come.less

"He said he wants to leave Egypt but admits that, at his age, it would be very hard to start over. And if he stays in Egypt, he said, at least he will have a chance to see his children, however brief those encounters may be." Strange comment for one who has already sacrificed Earthly treasures for Heavenly ones. He has already started over. And God will bless him with greater than what he had....more

"He said he wants to leave Egypt but admits that, at his age, it would be very hard to start over. And if he stays in Egypt, he said, at least he will have a chance to see his children, however brief those encounters may be."

Strange comment for one who has already sacrificed Earthly treasures for Heavenly ones. He has already started over.
And God will bless him with greater than what he had.

Mat 6:19 Do not lay up treasures on earth for yourselves, where moth and rust corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.
Mat 6:20 But lay up treasures in Heaven for yourselves, where neither moth nor rust corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.less

"Campbell, who co-wrote American Grace, How Religion Divides and Unites Us, contends that surveys of 3,000 Americans, used to write the book, show that American people of faith, though devout, are very tolerant. So much so that most believers also believe that good people, despite their religious affiliation, can go to heaven." It is interesting that Mr. Campbell suggests that the 3,000 America...more

"Campbell, who co-wrote American Grace, How Religion Divides and Unites Us, contends that surveys of 3,000 Americans, used to write the book, show that American people of faith, though devout, are very tolerant. So much so that most believers also believe that good people, despite their religious affiliation, can go to heaven."

It is interesting that Mr. Campbell suggests that the 3,000 Americans surveyed would represent the majority.

Christ is The Way, The Truth, and The LIfe. No man can come to the Father but by Him.
This is God's own design for tolerance. God's method trumps ours.

Joh 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, If a man loves Me, he will keep My Word. And My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.
Joh 14:24 He who does not love Me does not keep My Words, and the Word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father's who sent Me.
Joh 14:25 I have spoken these things to you, being present with you.
Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said to you.less

"If the DREAM Act is passed in the Senate and approved by President Barack Obama, the bill would affect nearly 2 million undocumented students. There is no word yet when the Senate will hear the bill." If this Bill were truly about providing additional assistance to these undocumented students, then the original agreement would have been modified long ago. We don't know how many undocumented st...more

"If the DREAM Act is passed in the Senate and approved by President Barack Obama, the bill would affect nearly 2 million undocumented students. There is no word yet when the Senate will hear the bill."

If this Bill were truly about providing additional assistance to these undocumented students, then the original agreement would have been modified long ago. We don't know how many undocumented students have continued on with education and/or employment under their own resources.

It may also be that these undocumented students have already been getting additional assistance and this Bill just makes it official to the tax payer.

And it may also be that our two political party's are now realizing the need to have the minority vote at election time.


Joh 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. For He shall not speak of Himself, but whatever He hears, He shall speak. And He will announce to you things to come.less

Cheisa, you may wish to consider that the evangelizing, especially in the Bible Belt, brings more reality to Christianity than the holiday or Sunday shopping.

"The ACLU's letter went on to state that celebrating one holiday, such as Christmas, without celebrating other holidays such as Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Kwanza, Eid al Adha, and Winter Solstice amounted to indoctrination and would alienate those who did not celebrate Christmas." Sorry ACLU. But this argument really has nothing to do with the indoctrination of Christ since the customs of Christmas h...more

"The ACLU's letter went on to state that celebrating one holiday, such as Christmas, without celebrating other holidays such as Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Kwanza, Eid al Adha, and Winter Solstice amounted to indoctrination and would alienate those who did not celebrate Christmas."

Sorry ACLU. But this argument really has nothing to do with the indoctrination of Christ since the customs of Christmas have become so secular.

And if the other celebrations mentioned could influence the same kind of spending activity on the economy as Christmas does, then we probably would see more attention given to the other celebrations.

And we'll have this same discussion again at Easter when our attention turns to bunnies, eggs, and candy when it is supposed to be about the death of Christ on the cross.


Joh 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. For He shall not speak of Himself, but whatever He hears, He shall speak. And He will announce to you things to come.less

"In return, the pontiff conveyed the importance of Jews and Catholics working together to fight anti-Semitism even as it is directed at Christianity. Pope Benedict indicated that Jews and Christians needed one another, and that the bonds of brotherhood and goodwill between the religions should continue to be strengthened." There are many good things mentioned in ths article. And if Asia Bibi kn...more

"In return, the pontiff conveyed the importance of Jews and Catholics working together to fight anti-Semitism even as it is directed at Christianity. Pope Benedict indicated that Jews and Christians needed one another, and that the bonds of brotherhood and goodwill between the religions should continue to be strengthened."

There are many good things mentioned in ths article. And if Asia Bibi knew that God was using her persecution, in part, to help reunite Christians and Jews (Protestants and Catholics) in this time of struggle against Islam, that she would have an even greater peace.

Mar 9:49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.
Mar 9:50 Salt is good; but if the salt becomes saltless, with what will you season? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.less

"Despite the laudable intentions of Congress in enacting a comprehensive and transformative healthcare regime, the legislative process must still operate within constitutional bounds," Hudson wrote in a 42-page opinion." This seems to be a perfectly logical opinion. Perhaps the accusations that Judge Hudson is acting like an "activist" are based on his willingness to rule against the Democra...more

"Despite the laudable intentions of Congress in enacting a comprehensive and transformative healthcare regime, the legislative process must still operate within constitutional bounds," Hudson wrote in a 42-page opinion."

This seems to be a perfectly logical opinion.

Perhaps the accusations that Judge Hudson is acting like an "activist" are based on his willingness to rule against the Democratic Party more than his proper enforcement of the U.S. Constitution. And now it is expected that the U.S. Supreme Court will decide if Judge Hudson is right.

In the meantime, tax payers can expect to support this ugly reform, and also pay for the legal battles. Taxation without proper Representation. The Tea Party comes to mind here.

Joh 16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. For He shall not speak of Himself, but whatever He hears, He shall speak. And He will announce to you things to come.less