Hundreds of churches across the nation on Wednesday kicked off a 40-day fast to rally support for the California marriage amendment and to ask God to send revival to a fallen state that is poised to lead the nation in a moral rebellion.
The fast initiative, known as Facedown 40, is being spearheaded by TheCall, a prayer movement of Christian youth that started during the 2004 elections. Participants of the fast and prayer campaign will forgo solid food for 40 days, from Sept. 24 to Nov. 2, leading up to the elections.
Lou Engle, founder of TheCall, will be leading the 40-day fast from San Diego where he will be visiting churches and asking them to join in support for the amendment that would ban same-sex "marriage." California voters head to the polls on Nov. 4
The fast will culminate in a massive prayer rally, TheCall California, on Nov. 1, when a crowd of 100,000 Christian youth is expected to petition God for a spiritual awakening from the Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
“Call forth thousands now, those who have found their place in the Rock, and out of that place are committed to war in the spirit for a great awakening in California, our universities, among our children, and in the cultural power centers of our nation,” prayed Engle on Wednesday at the launch of Facedown40.
“God restrain homosexual marriage and send revival to California,” he asked.
On Thursday, the “Yes on 8” campaign also held a live Protect Marriage webcast rally for hundreds of pastors and church leaders to mobilize congregations in support of the measure.
Meanwhile, other fasts and campaigns were launched this week in efforts to protect conservative values.
On the East coast, Matt Lockett with Bound4Life will be leading a 40-day fast in Washington, DC, with a focus on the presidential election and righteous judges on the Supreme Court.
A pro-life fast initiative also launched Wednesday in 179 cities across America. The campaign, 40 Days for Life, consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting, round-the-clock peaceful vigil outside an abortion facility or Planned Parenthood center, and grassroots educational outreach.
"The nation is beginning to undergo a spiritual conversion that will ultimately turn our society away from abortion,” said David Bereit, national campaign director of 40 Days for Life.
“That spiritual change will then be reflected in the political realm, as elected officials will recognize the will of the people and respond accordingly to protect the life of every human – born and pre-born."
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Holito, I think Whoopie Goldberg made a really good point when she said no one is qualified to be president until they are actually sitting in that seat making the decisions. I went to college to be a teacher, but very quickly found out on my first day when there were 35 sets of eyes on me how little I knew. You can have leadership experience and suck at it, which I believe Sarah Palin has (have you seen the debt she racked up while in office? We can't afford that as a country!) Obama has new ideas and plans on how to implement them. McCain/Palin have the plans of rich supporters at heart.
What are the Characteristics of a cult? This is a post i have been wanting to make.
1. Unswerving loyalty to the pope and his church. (questions are discouraged, fear of ex-communication and subsequent damnation)
2. Believe that the bread and wine are Truely Christ's body and blood or be excommunicated. (fear of damnation)
3. Do not question the pope's authority. (Charismatic leader above question no matter what he says or does.)
4. Whatever the pope says on Scripture is infallible. (God like leader, demands complete obedience.)
5. Confession of sins to only a priest.(no confession to Christ. Information can be used agaisnt you, fear tactics, blackmail.)
6. Belief your sins are not paid by Christ, you must continue to take mass, and pray for those in pergatory. (control over the 'flock' also monetary gains.)
7. Mass is mandatory for forgiveness of sins. (more control)
8. Holding to the belief 'your church is the only way to God." (hatred of those 'outsiders,' more control.)
9. Only a catholic priest can give the bread and wine.
10. All are heretics outside the catholic church.
11. Chanting the rosary. (mind control)
12. Only be a priest if celebate. (control)
13. Doctrinal control. Saying mass in latin, in former times you were not allowed to even read the Bible.
Here are some links that describe cults. Run your own search.
http://www.cultfaq.org/cultfaq-cult-definition.html
http://www.bible.org/page.php?page_id=1341
http://www.prem-rawat-talk.org/forum/uploads/CultCharacteristics.htm
http://www.letusreason.org/culteac.htm
http://www.icsahome.com/idx_grp.asp
She is more than ready to be VP; Let's look at her record. 1st she was elected mayor. The people believed she could do the job; Next she was voted governor; the people believed she was capable; Now she is running as vice president. But she is always being compared to Obama as president. Now Obama has never been leader over any form of government. She first ran a town and then a state. Now if I ask a 5th grader which has had the most authority, I wonder who they would say. She has been in two roles of leadership where her decision was final. Obama has to try and obtain a majority rule to do anything. O...what has he done anyway?
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
And how is this not considered radical Christianity?
here is a link to Jack Chick's trak on the "Death Cookie."
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0074/0074_01.asp
Note: Go through and read all the chapters.
Here's some good info from Chick Tracks.
http://www.chick.com/reading/books/153/153_01.asp
tallguy, I want to ask you a serious question about this issue, so please don't think I'm messing with you. How long does Jesus remain in your body after one receives the eucharist? And if one were to receive the Eucharist before Jesus departed their body would there be two of Jesus in their body? And is there a time limit as to when a person can receive the eucharist again or can a person receive it as often as they want say everyday or what about more than once in a day? Now if I remember correctly as a boy I was taught that once I sin I'm can't remember if it had to be a mortal sin or just a venial sin that Christ would depart my body and I would need to recieve the eucharist again. So if I did not commit a sin and went to communion again what would happen?
Now on Fred Flintstone, he had more 'reality' than the catholic cult.
You should read John Chapter 6. Jesus is the Bread of Life. This means Trusting him and having Faith in him gives you Eternal life.
Now drinking human blood and eating a mans flesh is not Scriptural. It is forbidden. God does not lie, so.....
At last supper Jesus was saying "Remember me with Love when i gave my life for you."
A very simple thing to do, in the early Church they did it every day i heard. Anyone can do this, anywhere, even without the bread and wine. Does not have to be in Church.
Tallguy1000, Mike2685,
I want to tell you that I really enjoy our discussions. *grin* I think you guys are wrong, but I like chatting with you. You guys challenge me and I appreciate it.
Thank you,
wbmoore
Is it the bishop's responsibility to carve up the body and make those funky little wafers? Or is that only something the almighty Pope is allowed to do?
Wow. Jesus is a BIG man, if his body is used for all the millions of people eating his body. And I thought they couldn't find his body, that He was resurrected. Did He leave his body behind for us to eat? And how much blood can one man have? Well, I guess if his body is big enough to feed millions every week, I suppose it would require lots of blood.
Just a reminder, the topic is: Churches Fast for Calif. Revival, Marriage Amendment.
Igh, again remind me; how old did you say you are?
Mike is correct; the creation story is just that, A STORY! God may or may not have created the world in 6 days and then He rested. It's more likely that God took thousands of years to create what He created.
Again Mike is correct. No matter how much you people try to twist and turn the words of Jesus you can't! He said this is my body and blood, and he meant it! He was speaking literally, otherwise, why would the majority have thought He was wacked and walked out on Him. Is this teaching to hard for you too? Will you walk out on Him too? Sounds like you already have.
Why would Paul have written in Cor11 that "He who eats the flesh and drinks the blood unworthily brings condemnation upon himself"? Paul did not use the word symbol, at least not in my bible. If it was just a symbol would Paul have given us this strong warning? Hardly! So quit slopping your grape juice and cookies around, what you are doing is a sacrilege. Take Heed Wilderness!
He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me and I in him. Later on in the book of John - he who does not abide in me will be cut off like branches and thrown into the fires of hell. Take Heed Take Heed Take Heed - I like that one Wilderness, mind if I use it?