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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Faith Healers - Living Dangerously

Faith Healers Living Dangerously

What is Faith Healing?

The term ‘faith healing’ refers to healing that occurs supernaturally — as the result of prayer rather than the use of medicines or the involvement of physicians or other medical care.

But while faith healings do take place today just as they did in the early Christian church, the teachings of some churches, movements and individuals on this subject amount to spiritual abuse.

Legitimate churches and movements do not equal using drugs or receiving proper medical attention with unbelief, insufficient faith, or otherwise sinning against God.

Woman who relied on faith healing

charged with neglect after son dies

A woman was charged with child neglect Tuesday in connection with the death of her 9-year-old son, for whom she had not sought medical attention because of her religious beliefs, court records state.

Susan M. Grady, 42, formerly of Broken Arrow, prayed with others over her son, Aaron Gregory Grady, when he became ill on June 2, 2009, according to an affidavit filed Tuesday in Tulsa County District Court. His condition worsened, and he died June 5, according to the affidavit.

The medical examiner listed complications of diabetes mellitus as Aaron’s cause of death, the affidavit states.

Susan Grady told Detective Mikka Mooney that she is a member of the Church of the First Born and “believes in faith-based healing through prayer,” according to the affidavit, which was written by Mooney.
Grady could face up to life in prison if convicted.

Susan Grady told detectives that she did not consider taking Aaron to the doctor. She told them that “I was trying to live by faith and I felt like God would heal him,” according to the affidavit.

Maj. Mark Irwin, a spokesman for the Broken Arrow Police Department, said investigating the case is difficult because it touches on sensitive subjects, but he said that ultimately, the authorities’ responsibility is to ensure the safety of the child.

Oklahoma statutes allow parents to rely on prayer to try to heal their children up to the point that the child’s life is in danger or may face “permanent physical damage.”

According to the law, it is a misdemeanor if parents refuse to obtain care and a felony if the child dies.
If parents refuse to seek medical help for their children, the courts can intervene on the child’s behalf.

Ref: http://www.religionnewsblog.com/25545/woman-who-relied-on-faith-healing-charged-with-neglect-after-son-dies

Couple who believed in faith

healing sentenced in son’s death

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A fundamentalist Christian couple who relied on prayer, not medicine, to cure their dying toddler son was convicted Friday of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment.

Herbert and Catherine Schaible of Philadelphia face more than a decade in prison for the January 2009 pneumonia death of 2-year-old Kent.

“We were careful to make sure we didn’t have their religion on trial but were holding them responsible for their conduct,” jury foreman Vince Bertolini, 49, told The Associated Press. “At the least, they were guilty of gross negligence, and (therefore) of involuntary manslaughter.”

The Schaibles, who have six other children, declined to comment as they left the courthouse to await sentencing Feb. 2.

Experts say about a dozen U.S. children die in faith-healing cases each year. An Oregon couple were sentenced this year to 16 months in prison for negligent homicide in the death of their teenage son, who had an undiagnosed urinary blockage.

Assistant District Attorney Joanne Pescatore will ask the judge at sentencing to put the couple’s other children under a doctor’s care. She was not yet sure if she would seek prison terms for the two felonies.

Ref: http://www.religionnewsblog.com/25500/couple-who-believed-in-faith-healing-sentenced-in-sons-death

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The Modesto Messiah, Satan or a Kook?

Growing up in the '60s & '70s, I recall turning on the TV or listening to the radio and having to listen to the most foul mouth, unpleasant woman, Madalyn Murray O'Hare, the right hand and ordained minister of self proclaimed king, Kirby Hensley. The same Kirby Hensley who referred to his own Ministers he ordained as Kooks. This mailorder ordination assembly line ordains not just kooks as Kirby Hensley spewed, but they also ordain followers of satan and as we all know atheists led by their own atheist diva herself, none other than the repulsive bitc* herself and that my friends is a compliment.

Roe vs Wade

Prayer taken away from our children

I listened to Kirby Hensley many times as well as to his atheist diva as a child growing up in a Christian home, they gave me goosebumps, chills of pure evil. I asked my parents, my teachers, my parish Priests and Pastor many times why??? The reply, it was their right under the First Amendment. Well today I have my right to speak out, to fight back and to answer their hatred of the 60's, 70's and 80's.

O'Hare, Hensley, and this mailorder version of a church (if that) who took the name of our first Christian Church of the 2nd century and with the word Universal, a word that is derived from the Greek Language that means Catholic and/or Christian FOR THEIR OWN HIDDEN AGENDA is appalling.

Granted their Ministers may be legal in the US to perform as Wedding Ministers, but the doctrine of this Church does not necessarily make such individuals legal, faith-based ministers in my God's eyes. I leave you with excerpts from The Modesto Bee, the local newspaper and online publication for Modesto, the home of this mail order, ordination assembly line. I also include a promotional video for this Modesto based mailorder interfaithless Church.

The Modesto Messiah, Satan Himself or Kooks?

You Decide For Yourself

Welcome to the heart of the (mailorder version NOT affiliated with us) Universal Life Church, which is most well-known for its late founder, the roguish and provocative Kirby Hensley, and his mail-order clergy certificates.

Kirby Hensley Quotes & The Reason For This Mailorder Version Who Used A Christian Name For Their Hidden Agenda

The former construction worker said he was opposed to churches being exempt from paying taxes, so he started his own church to protest the exemption. He sold his mail-order clergy ordination certificates for $5 each and preached freedom from taxes to folks who would buy them and set up similar churches.

His often outrageous remarks landed him on TV shows such as "Larry King Live," "60 Minutes" and "Donahue," as well as in articles in Time and Newsweek. He believed people created God and didn't believe Jesus was resurrected from the dead. He loved the publicity, good and bad, saying it all resulted in more money coming into his ministry.

Among his more memorable comments:

I always stand for freedom, food and sex. That's all there is. It sets people free.
Jesus was a good actor.
The Bible "is full of lies from one end to the other."
It's a thin line dividing genius and idiot. I think I'm on the genius side.
We're coming up on the 21st century and there's not one verse of Scripture in the Bible that will take you beyond the 20th century.
I believe I was a comedian and two-bit lawyer (in an earlier life) because I've had more lawsuits than anybody.
I just want to raise all the hell I can, and get all the kooks and what-have-you as churches; then they (the government) will have to tax them all.

In 1968, he ran for president; one of his platforms was "civil treatment for visitors from other worlds." The following year, he ran for governor. In 1984, he declared the birth of a new nation — his church. In 1986, he celebrated his coronation in the "Kingdom of Aqualandia" and offered a combo deal: kingdom citizenship and a ministerial charter for $35.

Trouble in paradise

Kirby Hensley battled several government entities in the 1970s and '80s.

In 1969, he was convicted of violating the state education code for issuing honorary doctor of divinity degrees for $20. The Selective Service folks were irate when the elder Hensley ordained young men so they could avoid the draft during the Vietnam War.

But his longest, toughest battles were against the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS revoked the church status of about 3,000 "ordained" ULC clergy members in the late 1970s and '80s. The IRS said they were claiming tax exemptions without performing pastoral work or operating a church as defined by the tax agency.

"They were just churches on paper," Andre Hensley said. "We were glad to be rid of them."

Then the IRS targeted Kirby Hensley, saying he was operating a business rather than a church. The tax agency said ULC failed to file tax returns in 1978-1980 and pulled the organization's tax-exempt status in 1984. In 2000, the year after Hensley died, the church settled for about $1.5 million. Andre said the church had to sell most of its 20-plus rental properties — purchased with ULC income in the good years — to pay the debt. Part of the deal was that the church would not admit fault and the IRS would not pursue the church again for 25 years, according to Andre, who would not disclose how much is in ULC's coffers.

Bee staff writer Sue Nowicki can be reached at 578-2012 or snowicki@modbee.com.

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ULC MINISTERS - Earn $10.00 For Every Ordination Referral You Make

That We Accept Who Orders an Ordination Certificate/Ministry Credential

It is that simple, we want to help our Ministers by paying them stipends, or however you want to classify it for their efforts. Form 1099 will be issued at end of the year if earnings exceed $600.00 USD, however you will have enormous tax benefits, just as if you were your own self employed business owner and with a Church Charter your benefits will knock your socks off.

Best of all this will cost you the Minister absolutely nothing. Just tell your referral to include their name when asked on our ordination pre-screening. You the Minister can even fill these out yourself for your referrals.

Get started earning the stipend you deserve for your hard work as a Minister. We appreciate your efforts.

The Amount of Stipends You Can Receive is Unlimited.

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Looking at Men Naked.....

Yes I said genitals. A lightning bolt didn't come from the sky, and it might amaze you, but many ministers do have sex.

With that said I need to apologize to homosexuals for I have a need to write this article. I just can't help myself, I need to induce to writing my thoughts on the subject and I have a need to make them public. Understand I am not attempting to be disrespectful to the LGBT Community, nor is it my place to render an opinion whether homosexuality is right or wrong. Frankly I don't give a doggone who my neighbor is sleeping with and don't forget my on again, off again relationship is with that of a bi-woman.

I just really don't understand one thing and that is speaking from a man's prospective, how can a man get sexually aroused by looking at another man's genitals?

I have no issues with looking at a woman naked, I could look at naked woman all day long and I know a certain part of my anatomy would illustrate just how much I enjoy it.

On the other side of the coin, I cannot bring myself to look at another man naked. With a woman, rest assured I look, believe me I surely try if presented with the opportunity. However, with a man I get embarrassed, in fact I try looking away. It's like please, don't turn around or please keep that towel on.

Maybe I'm too shallow of a person, I'm looking at their physical attributes and not getting to know men or women as I should? I don't know!!!

With Theresa, she is a knock out (Ms Theresa is pictured above with her daughter). I didn't fall in love with her anatomy, I fell in love with her. If she gained 100 pounds I'd still love her just the same, we could go to weight watchers together.

I just don't get it. Am I the only guy on the planet who feels this way?

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Washington DC's Best Dishes and Drinks of 2010

Jaleo's huevo frito con caviar (Samer Farha)

From the DCist

Eating is a daily activity for everyone, and over a year we consume hundreds of foods. This year, Washington has seen a number of restaurants and bars open. Some of which we visited -- Capital City Diner, Point Chaud Cafe & Crepes, Muncheez Mania, Merzi, Sidebar, Ray's the Steaks at East River, Star and Shamrock and Eat Wonky, to name a few. And we've seen the Brickskeller serve up its last beer.

The food and drink staff at DCist took some time to look back over what we've eaten and what we drank to select some of our favorites. You've already read about a number of them throughout the year -- the couscous carbonara from Rustico is a favorite of several members of the staff.

Huevo frito con caviar -- Jaleo
First, Jaleo's fantastic eggs and eggs, or, rather, "huevo frito con caviar". Decadent, yet down to earth, two of the best tastes in the world mingle and combine. A perfectly fried egg, topped with salty, delicious caviar and served with some toast. Simple, elegant and so, so good.

Brunch -- Smith & Clarkson's Deli
On the other end of the spectrum, brunch at Smith & Clarkson's Deli in Springfield. Yes, it's worth the trip. For about $10, you can get a large orange juice, three eggs, three pancakes, three slices of bacon, four hearty chunks of toast and enough potatoes to feed a small army. Seriously, look at all that food. And the best part? It all tastes great. Even the "maple syrup."

Mad Fox's Brewing Company "Festivus Ale" -- on cask at Brickskeller
A surprisingly light, yet complex winter ale. It has a heavy malt base that seemed almost cookie-like and a slight hint of earthy hops faintly in the background. The spice was minimal, but paired with lingering nutmeg and cocoa notes it creates an almost Mexican chocolate flavor. All in all an incredibly quaff-able beer.

Stillwater "Of Love and Regret" -- bottle at The Big Hunt
Maryland's own gypsy brewer Brian Strumpke creates heartache in a bottle with his herb-infused saison. This beer starts with a light, doughy malt base and you are immediately hit with a floral base of heather, chamomile, lavender and dandelion before the first sip. Upon drinking, the lavender stays apparent and blends seamlessly with flavors of grass and orange citrus. A slightly dry yeast finish leaves you wanting more.

Vietnamese Coffee Popsicle -- The Dairy Godmother
It was hot as balls this summer, so the popsicle trend around D.C. was a welcome treat. Cafe Saint-Ex had alcoholic "poptails," Pleasant Pops hit the streets and the Dairy Godmother in Del Ray came up with some wacky (but delicious) flavor concoctions like cantaloupe/mint and pineapple/peppercorn. However, it was their Vietnamese Coffee popsicles that won me over. I especially loved how the tip of each pop contained some coffee grounds.

Crispy Lemon Fried Olives -- CommonWealth Gastropub
While Commonwealth Gastropub's Scotch eggs are amazing, it's their Crispy Lemon Fried Olives, with their lightly fried, crispy, crumbly outer layer and salty, yummy inside, that stuck with me this year. They're very addictive and it's entirely too easy to eat an entire bowl yourself.

Billy Goat Float -- Sticky Rice
Sticky Rice's "Billy Goat Gruff" sashimi consists of yellowtail tuna wrapped around goat cheese, then broiled and topped with ponzu sauce, scallions and seasame seeds. However, after getting chatty with one of their creative sushi chefs, he revealed his own twist on this menu item: adding a broiled quail egg on top. He even announced he'd given it a new name: the "Billy Goat Float." It never hurts to be friendly with the staff at a restaurant -- they may end up sharing great dishes with you.

Otoro nigiri -- Kushi Izakaya and Sushi
Not even a year old yet, Kushi has made a splash on the D.C. dining scene. The restaurant made The Post's Fall Dining Guide, reviews have been almost universally positive and it's always packed. While much of what they do is delicious, it's hard to top the otoro nigiri: extra fatty tuna on top of a pillow of rice. It's fish, but it melts like butter in your mouth, and the clean but rich flavor makes it a must-order on any trip to the Japanese gastropub.

Corned beef hash -- Birch and Barley
Birch and Barley/ChurchKey has had quite the year. The restaurant/bar combo took home RAMMY awards for Hottest Bar Scene and Best New Restaurant. Birch and Barley has shown that serious food and serious beer are a match made in heaven. But for all the delicious dishes they do, one of the best has to be the corned beef hash on their brunch menu. The house-brined corned beef has a tender texture reminiscent of braised short ribs and is cooked with tender potatoes, bright peppers, sweet onions and a hint of fresh thyme. But the best of all? The dish is topped with two fried duck eggs, whose rich yolk makes this the absolute perfect plate to cure a hangover.

Bangers and mash -- The Passenger
You may go to The Passenger for the drinks. But after you've had three or four of them, stay for the food. With hot dogs by Red Apron Butchery in Alexandria, The Passenger has you covered for the perfect late night drunk bite. There are several variations from a chili half-smoke to a bacon-wrapped dog topped with slaw and barbecue sauce. But the real star is the bangers and mash. Juicy sausage on a soft bun with creamy mashed potatoes and the perfect hint of mustard and caramelized onions make this one of the best reasons to fight the crowds for a spot at The Passenger.

Salted caramel ice cream sundae -- J&G Steakhouse
Salt has long been used in savory foods to enhance their flavor, but it also provides an enhancing contrast to confections and desserts. The salt in the salted caramel ice cream at J&G Steakhouse prevents it from being overly sweet. On its own, it may not stand out from the crowd, but the dark, fudgy chocolate sauce combines with peanuts and caramel popcorn for a nutty and outrageously delicious sundae.

Morcilla with whipped potatoes and piparra peppers -- Bar Pilar
The blood in the morcilla (blood sausage) at Bar Pilar is subtle, making the pork rich and savory. The whipped potatoes plated with the sausage provides a neutral palette to counter balance its richness. Meanwhile, the piparra peppers add an excellent slightly acidic counterbalance. The peppers alone are so good that I've asked for extras.

Dim sum sampler -- The Source
D.C. has always been lacking with respect to excellent dim sum. Tough, crummy dumpling wrappers and sub-par fillings have always been the trademark of the awful dim sum in this town. Though the dim sum sampler at The Source hits the pocket a little harder, the tender dumpling wrappers and excellent ingredients make the dim sum some of the best you can get in the area, and challenge some of the best dim sum I've had in California.

Habanero Jengibre -- Bourbon
Sadly, the habanero jengibre cocktail is no longer on Bourbon's cocktail menu. But I wouldn't be surprised to see it make a comeback next summer. A light, citrusy cocktail with a habanero and ginger infusion with mezcal is spicy and smoky. Among the several cocktails I've had this year, the heat from the cocktail made this amongst the most memorable.

Whole Roasted Branzino -- Cashion's Eat Place
On Sunday evenings, Cashion's Eat Place offers a "Pass the Plate" menu for two which includes an appetizer, entree and seasonal dessert for $40 a person. There's always something impressive about having a whole fish arrive at your dinner table, and, indeed, the centerpiece of the meal is the roasted Branzino, a firm white fish also known as European sea bass. Cashion's roasts their Branzino in salt, which makes for an incredibly moist, flaky fish. Its delicate flavor shines through with just a squeeze of lemon and a dip in some luxuriously smooth Laconian olive oil. Sometimes the best dishes are the simplest ones shared in good company.

Pattison Avenue Sandwich - Taylor Gourmet
This sandwich is so good, it haunts me in my dreams. All other sandwiches are dead to me now. The Pattison Avenue is one of three roast pork sandwiches that debuted at Taylor Gourmet this year, but it is clearly the star of the trio. Juicy, rosemary and thyme marinated pork is piled on a bed of garlicky broccoli rabe, topped with crumbles of sharp aged Provolone, and folded inside a sweet, chewy Sarcone's roll. Warm pork broth soaks into the bread, softening it a while the broccoli rabe provides a slightly bitter, spicy foil to the richness of the meat. Will this sandwich change your life? Just maybe.

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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Faith Healers - Living Dangerously

The Modesto Messiah, Satan or a Kook?

Official Universal Life Church Directory

Effective Immediately: ULC HQ Pays All Ministers Stipends (Minister Salary)

Looking at Men Naked.....

Washington DC's Best Dishes and Drinks of 2010

Washington DC's Best Dishes and Drinks of 2010

Universal Life Church Name & Free Ordination - The Real Story

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