http://drjean.psychcentral.net A place for the contemplative thoughts of a philosopher. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:37:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim tribute to patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness—these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. . . . reason ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2008/11/18/god-was-important-to-founding-fathers-presidents-of-usa/ Dear President-elect Barack Hussein Obama, Congratulations to you, sir, on your election as America's 44th President. As you prepare your transition and make the key staffing and policy decisions that will shape your administration, I urge you to heed the example of our nation's first President, George Washington. This great leader understood that ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2008/11/07/dear-mr-obama/ Do you keep hearing those of faith talking about "end times" and "last days?"  Me too.  But I understand what they mean.  No, the world isn't going to end, not according to God.  It is going to go through some tougher times though, maybe even with nuclear war ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2008/11/01/what-are-they-talking-about/ MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 31:30: Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2008/10/31/verse-for-november-1st/ The general public has fallen lock-step into the victim role while the government is enabled to take over our responsibilities for handling our monies. The recent decisions by our Legislature in the USA have guaranteed our loss of yet more: that of our personal responsibility to manage our own ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2008/10/26/responsibility-vs-victimization/ For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.  Luke 19:10 http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2008/10/24/scripture-for-week-of-october-24th/ Please read the description under each topic, otherwise you might think someone is for or against something they are opposite on. From:   http://wallbuilders.com/resources/articles/images/VoterGuide.jpg http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2008/10/22/voters-guide-to-main-issues-and-where-main-candidates-stand/ What would you think of a PUBLIC school whose motto states it is "for Christ and the Church?"    How about a PUBLIC school that said it's purpose was so that "youth may be instructed in the arts and sciences ...through the blessing of God.."  or "to plant and under ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2008/10/19/public-schools-with-religious-intent/ Isaiah 45:22Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I AM GOD, and there is none else. http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2008/10/19/verse-for-october-19-2008/ Your definition of tolerance, if you are a product of the public school system in the USA since the 1970s, doesn't match with the original,  and general understanding of tolerance.  What the schools have taught you is that not only do you have to follow the basic definition of tolerance ... http://drjean.psychcentral.net/2008/10/12/you-think-you-know-what-tolerance-is-bet-youre-wrong/