Posted on 12/18/2004 3:32:52 PM PST by 4lifeandliberty
"If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you." John 15:18
Dear Friends,
I assume that by now all of you are well-acquainted with the outrage that is unfolding in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This past October, eleven Christians were arrested on the public sidewalk and each charged with five misdemeanor crimes and three felonies for sharing the gospel at a public sodomite event. I have done a number of "Heart of the Matter" programs on this story, and it has been well-aired by others as well. On today's HOM, www.theheartofthematteronline.com/archive.asp?archiveID=1162 you can hear the latest update on this extremely important case. That program will be accessible on HOM for three weeks. Also, a MP3 audio file of the program is available for downloading. www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=12180485716 The sodomites and their friends have decided to see if they can put Christians away for up to forty-seven years in prison for lawfully, constitutionally sharing the Word of God in public. This is one of those pivotal times in history which calls for prayer and action. Regarding the latter, there are some phone calls you can make which may turn the tide in favor of justice. For more information on that, please read the note from Michael Marcavage's Repent America ministry at the end of this e-mail. Michael is one of the defendants in the Philadelphia case.
I would encourage you to listen to today's HOM program and also Monday's program. On Monday, I interview one of Michael's co-defendants, Dennis Green. Dennis is the father of nine children. Nevertheless, the sodomites and their friends are going to do their level best to bury him in prison and leave his family to shift for themselves. Sodom's citizens are indeed just as the Bible tells us -- "implacable, unmerciful" (Romans 1:31). Also on Monday's program, you will hear Merri Lin Foht tell about a late night assault on the Foht home. Merri Lin's husband, Mike, is a deacon of our church and serves the Lord in full-time ministry. Our Lord told us that the world hates Him and the world will hate us. Due to his affective and aggressive witness for the Word of God, Mike Foht is well-hated by sodomites, pro-aborts, Planned Parenthood, et al. In our hometown, our church is deeply hated by some, including a crop of young, sodomite pro-aborts who often shout obscenities at us when we are picketing the local Planned Parenthood or gospel preaching on the square. This past Thursday night, after the Foht family had all gone to bed, several men crept up onto the porch of their home in the country. The Fohts were awakened by these devils battering on their door and screaming. Merri Lin called the police while Mike ran to their children's bedrooms to make sure they were all right. The screaming continued until Mike shouted through the door at the men. As quickly as they had come, they were gone. Police are investigating the incident which follows hard on the heels of several other disturbing incidents. Several weeks ago, the Fohts were awakened by three shots in the night, each closer to the house with the last one extremely close. Several nights ago, on a back road close to the Foht home, someone followed Mike's car, repeatedly flashing his lights on and off. We face a vicious foe who serves that one whom Christ called a "liar" and "murderer." Please pray for the Foht family.
Pastor Ralph Ovadal
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“Philadelphia 11” Facing up to 47 Years in Prison for Evangelism from RepentAmerica.com
Eleven Christians with Repent America were arrested, jailed, and charged under hate crimes legislation during an evangelistic outreach at the annual “OutFest” homosexual pride event held in the public streets of Philadelphia this past October. [Charges against seven of the Christians have been dropped. Four Christians are still facing charges. -WCU]
Voice your opposition to their arrests and false charges by contacting Philadelphia Commissioner Sylvester Johnson at 215-686-3280, and contact District Attorney Lynne Abraham’s office at 215-686-8701, who has ordered their aggressive prosecution.
In addition, encourage the U.S. Dept. of Justice to get involved by contacting Chief Albert Moskowitz in the Criminal Section of the Civil Rights Division at 202-514-4540, and Chief Shanetta Brown-Cutlar in Special Litigation at 202-514-6255.
I find this deeply disturbing that this incident is discussed as if something like this never happend before to someone on the right in Philadelphia. What happened to my brother in particular on October 1, 1998 was even worse.
We are still fighting that case and nary a mention on this thread.
No, hate is the presence of a strong and active animosity.
Hate crime laws codify the ridiculous belief that people should be punished for how they think.
"Will you come to Philadelphia?"
Yes. When?
I know, the irony of the devil is amazing and grotesque. I will wager this gets worse before it gets better - As Christians we are promised persecution when we carry the Cross of Christ. How true that is but what an honor! The Lord will indeed restore our land but their is going to be some pain in the cleansing process.
"This in th eCity that displays the Liberty Bell with Leviticus XXV:X -where Ben Franklin noted in 1787 "We are
assured ,Sir, in the Sacred Writings that Except the Lord build the house they labor in vain that build it."Where James Wilson taught American Law and noted Our laws must not
violate Divine Law.In Philly -divine Law is now Hate speech."
They already know. The sodomites and their pet government in Philadelphia hate Christians with every molecule of their being.
LK..Consider this: Hate is the absence of love and/or respect.
Jim.....No, hate is the presence of a strong and active animosity.
Hate crime laws codify the ridiculous belief that people should be punished for how they think
LK......Everything you've stated is correct. However, so too is my original premise, because where there is love and respect, there will be no hatred.
The Gay-istas are on the rampage!
I hope you win. These Gay-istas (who are not necessarily homosexual themselves) are nuts!
We are in agreement.It will get worse--but the victory is
to those who stand firm unto the end is it not? Sent a call
to Santorum in D.C. Asked him to look into the dreadful
doin in his State.The Bible hate speech, said I reckon he
could get answers I cannot being I am here in Colorado.
It would be a good idea to post the links so everyone will know what case you are talking about. and be able to read the threads.
We are being represented by The Center for Law and Policy. It is the legal group associated with The American Family Association. They are a top notch legal group.
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I already maintain victory in Christ. The rest is details in doing His will and watching it all unfold. Good call brother. I am about 9 hour ride to Philly. If/when I see an event or rally, I am going to take the day off from work and attend. About time I start acting and stop talking in supporting my country, faith and American brothers and sisters.
"We are in agreement.It will get worse--but the victory is
to those who stand firm unto the end is it not? Sent a call
to Santorum in D.C. Asked him to look into the dreadful
doin in his State.The Bible hate speech, said I reckon he
could get answers I cannot being I am here in Colorado."
How pathetic that even FReepers didn't recognize your post. What a lousy shame. A lousy, lousy shame!
I think I'm getting too old for this crap....
It was intentional and dispicable. I hate to have to admit it, but I believe that to be the case. And it's far, far from the worst that's been done, and by people on this very forum.
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