Posted on 07/13/2012 6:18:52 PM PDT by Perseverando
Retired Lt. Gen. William Jerry Boykin, whose fiery exhortations to protect America from encroaching Shariah law and other dangers have highlight headlines in recent months, has been named executive vice president of Family Research Council.
According to todays announcement, he will be tasked with the responsibility of overseeing day-to-day operations including policy, church ministries, finance, development, communications, human resources, facilities, information technology, constituent communications and customer service.
An original member of the U.S. Armys Delta Force, he ultimately commanded the elite team in combat operations, and later led the Armys Green Berets as well as the Special Warfare Center and School.
He spent 36 years in the army, the last four as the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.
Since then, he was ordained as a Christian minister by Vision for the World and will now will be taking on the goals of championing FRCs major goals: Life, marriage and family, religious liberty and education.
FRC President Tony Perkins, a Marine veteran, said, The depth of his leadership skills, forged under the most demanding circumstances, combined with his passion for faith, family and freedom will greatly enhance FRCs effectiveness and impact in Washington and beyond.
Boykin said, I am honored to join the countrys premier Christian public policy organization dedicated to strengthening the family, defending life and advancing freedom. As I ponder the future that my six grandchildren will grow up in, I realize how important it is that I do my part to restore the values that made America a great nation. This is why I am honored to help advance Family Research Councils mission of faith, family and freedom.
He already has been involved with the FRC for three years through speaking engagements and said while his appointment will provide some controversy, he will be
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Decorated general: Shariah is here now! (R.O.P. Alert)
Posted on Friday, July 13, 2012 8:04:13 AM by Conservative Vermont Vet
Retired Army Lt. Gen. William Jerry Boykin is warning that Islamic Shariah law already is in the United States, and is forming a cloud over the future of the nation.
Thanks for the heads up. I missed it earlier. Just saw this article and thought it needed to be in the FR news database. Did a quick search to make sure it hadn’t already been posted, but didn’t spot yours. They each provide important and different info IMHO.
Finally, an officer above the level of 0-6 that I can admire...
The rest, not so much...
DELTA!!!!
I heard General Boykin speak in March. He is really and truly a great man!
Is the Family Research Council part of CPAC?
We can write him for President, and maybe Allen West as VP.
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