Posted on 03/30/2006 4:14:18 PM PST by Aussie Dasher
(AgapePress) - An estimated 25,000 youths showed up last weekend for a "Battle Cry" rally in San Francisco -- and then became the latest targets to receive a resolution against them by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
"Battle Cry" is a coalition of 30 groups that is attempting to turn today's youth away from the lure of popular culture and toward Christ while they are still teenagers. But on the day of the rally in the City by the Bay, opposing protesters took to name-calling, in one instance chanting the phrase: "Christian fascists, go away! Racist, sexist, anti-gay!"
In addition, both the rally and related protest caught the attention of City Hall, which adopted a resolution criticizing both as "acts of provocation" by an "anti-gay" pro-life organization. Democratic State Assemblyman Mark Leno, talking to the counter-protesters, referred to the Battle Cry rally as a "fascist mega-pep rally," and said the Christian teens involved in the rally should "get out of San Francisco." This in a city that has long been touting the importance of "tolerance" to support the homosexual movement.
Ron Luce, founder of the ministry Teen Mania and whose group helped to found Battle Cry, appeared afterward on the Fox News show O'Reilly Factor, during which he made it clear that the rally was nothing close to the picture portrayed. "We're not mean," Luce says, "and if you look at the video clips of that rally, they're very kind and they're praying -- and it was pretty startling to see such a violent response."
According to Luce, it was the first time one of his meetings was officially condemned. He says Battle Cry is helping youth to use one of the most important tools for culture change in America -- one he says the political Left has employed best up until now. "Whoever raises their voice in culture is the one who shapes culture," the ministry leader says.
In the coming weeks, similar rallies -- with the intent to change the culture by battling for the hearts and souls of the current teen generation -- are set in Detroit (April 7-8) and in Philadelphia (May 12-13).
"Then shall they deliver you up unto tribulation, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all the nations for my name's sake. And then shall many stumble, and shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another."
Matthew 24:9-10
Lord God, I ask for your protection for these young ones as they and others bring your Truth to others in the Bay Area that are are hurting and need You. Silence the Evil One and his minions, Father. I ask these things in Jesus' name...Amen.
Welcome to Free Republic. I think your stay will be short.
Isn't that the truth!
That is the one word that lets you KNOW you are winning an argument with a liberal is that you are suddenly called a racist! That word gets spewed soooo often and RARELY is it ever used in the correct context.
You nailed it.
The frothing-at-the-mouth seething spirit of hatred that manifests itself in left-wingers is a sight to behold. Anyone with a shred of discernment sees it for what it is: a battle of the kingdom of darkness vs the Kingdom of Light.
But it's ok for illegals to protest in San Fran, carry the Mexican flag and stomp on the US. Well wait, that's why San Fran's been doing for years...never mind.
You're offensive.
Deceived.
Yep. I stand corrected.
Nah, He'll find a good home on the evolution threads.
>> Christian fascists, go away! Racist, sexist, anti-gay! <<
Real tolerant folks out there in S.F.
Get lost creep.
Well..so are we. We just hate different things than they. Abortion, Illegal Immigration, Homo Marriage, Pedophiles, Child Killers, etc etc etc
You kids ROCK! Blessings and shalom on ya.
>> Does it GET any more obnoxious? <<
Yes. Queers kissing in front of kids at Gay Days at Walt Disney.
Looks like SmithSmytheSmithe is toast. Thanks folks!
Whoa! Chills. I guess that means they won't be wearing sackcloth and ashes, huh?
If this is the official position of the government of San Francisco AND a state official, it sounds like they have washed their hands of God.
Genesis 19:15 KJV
"And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city."
Never know what kind of angels will be used to issue the warning to the righteous, get out of San Francsico -- (and don't look back.)
Naw, would never happen, would it? I mean, that was a long, long time ago. God does things differently these days. Right?
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