Well, as the old saying goes, "Here we go again!" Just when you think you can no longer be shocked by what the world tries to foist upon us as being "normal", somehow they do it again. First, I refer you to an article published by Fox News that stuns one's senses. You can find the article, written by Todd Starnes, at www.foxnew.com/opinion/2017/07/18/parents-outraged-over-teen-vogue-anal-sex-how-to-column. Let me warn you that even Mr. Starnes comments on the article are graphic.
"Teen Vogue is defending its decision to publish a graphic tutorial to anal sex for children and teenagers - calling critics homophobic. 'This is anal 101, for teens, beginners and all inquisitive folk,' author Gigi Engle wrote in 'A Guide to Anal Sex.' ... Parents across the nation became enraged upon learning that Teen Vogue wanted to turn their children in[to] sexual deviants. 'I was truly flabbergasted,' Elizabeth Johnston told me on my radio show. 'They should not be teaching sodomy to our children. This is not a Republican issue or a Democrat issue. This is not a conservative issue or liberal issue. This is a parent issue,' she told me. More than 10 million people have viewed a video of Johnston burning a copy of Teen Vogue in her backyard. ... Philip Picardi, the magazine's digital editorial director, fired back in a flurry of tweets. 'The backlash to this article is rooted in homophobia,' he wrote. 'It's also laced in arcane delusion about what it means to be a young person today.' Teen Vogue would have you believe it's offensive for parents to be offended by the smut they are peddling. "
Friends, in the absence of any moral truth or any moral absolutes, what had been recognized twenty years ago as being a sexual perversion, now becomes not only acceptable by adults, but promoted among our impressionable teens. I used to say that our culture today "lowered the bar." But I have come to believe that they have "removed the bar."
But, wait, there's more - sadly. Yesterday I read another article, written by the same author - Todd Starnes - and posted on the Fox News website. You can find it at: www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/07/25/drag-queen-storytime-for-kids-at-library. Again, allow me to share portions of this article with you. "Public libraries across the fruited plain are inviting drag queens to read story books to small children - leading some folks to wonder what in the name of Captain Kangaroo is going on? A trio of drag queens, decked out in full regalia, recently held court at the Indianapolis Central Library - gabbing about superheroes and cookies. 'Some parents choose to expose their children to religion, some parents choose to expose their children to culture, the arts,' parent Heather Pugh told USA Today. 'I'm working to teach my children to be open-minded, loving, accepting people.' And that's the point of Drag Queen Storytime - indoctrination. 'I want kids to experience just the fun of being around drag queens, the creativity, their style, their expression of their individuality,' said Stephen Lane. Mr. Lane is the library's point man for planning programs for children, USA Today reports.
"The Brooklyn Public Library held a similar event in May - funded by our tax dollars. Get a load of how the library promoted the event: 'What do drag queens and children have in common? They love dressing up and all things sparkly and fancy! Drag Queen Story Hour captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity in childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models.' A library spokesperson for the Indianapolis library told me there is nothing wrong with teaching small kids about gender fluidity. 'Young children often exhibit gender fluidity in their play, and Drag Queen Story Hour reinforces for them that there is nothing wrong with that.'"
Wow! Did you ever think you would live to see the day when sexual perversions would be welcomed and embraced as they are today? I sure didn't. But I am not surprised. When a culture removes God from being part of that culture, all that remains is the sinful nature to be expressed at will. In the absence of God, there is no moral rightness or wrongness. Who is going to make that decision? Only with the acknowledgment of God can there be any moral standard upon which to make a moral choice. Is it any wonder why home-schooling and privately-funded Christian schooling is exploding with enrollments that are crushing growth barriers. Families want their children and grandchildren to have some type of moral foundation. It is not being found in many of our public schools today - although some public schools are fighting hard to maintain that moral foundation. I pray that those schools will remain zealous and have a firm resolve.
Before I close, let me just touch upon recent events in Jerusalem - especially as they relate to the Temple Mount. On our recent tour our group spent an hour upon the Temple Mount. We were amazed by the size of the area - over thirty acres of stone pavement with almost a park-like setting in places. But, I have to admit - having been on the Temple Mount several times over the years - that there is an uncomfortableness there. Perhaps it is because of the intense screening Christians and Jews have to undergo to go upon the Temple Mount. There is only one entry point for Jews and Christians. You can take no Bibles or prayer books. You can have no jewelry that is strictly religious. And, I noticed, that while we were on the Temple Mount there was always someone listening in to what our guide was sharing with us. As one of our group members said later, "It was sort of creepy up there." Yet, Muslims have almost unfettered access, especially on Fridays which are the Muslim holy day of the week. Two weeks ago, two Israeli policemen stationed at the Lion's Gate - which is one of the main Muslim entrances to the Temple Mount - were shot and killed by Arab men who were armed and coming from Friday prayers. In response, Israeli authorities set up metal detectors at each of the Muslim entry points. Well, that act of security almost initiated World War III. Riots occurred. Police in riot gear fired both live and rubber bullets into the crowds killing several Palestinians and injuring scores more. The entire Arab world believed that the Israelis were using this security in order to regain control of the Temple Mount. Pressure built and finally the Israeli government removed the metal screeners. In their place are facial detection cameras and high image resolution cameras that can detect metal. It will be interesting to see what impact these will have when Friday prayers on the Mount come this week.
What is going to happen at the Temple Mount? The Bible gives us a very clear picture of its future. First, we know that another Jewish Temple will be built upon that site. The Bible does not give us a lot of details about it except that it will be the place where the Antichrist will proclaim himself to be God and desire to be worshiped as God. When will this Temple be built? Again, the Bible is not clear. Will it be built before the Antichrist is revealed, or will it be built after his revelation? I believe it will probably be the later. But this we do know, an organization known as the Temple Institute has nearly completed all the items necessary for use within the Temple. They are training priests who will serve the people. So, it should not take long before this 'tribulation temple" - as I call it - will be operational. But what about the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque? you ask. I believe that God will remove those - probably through an earthquake.
But the story of the Temple Mount is not yet complete, for the prophet Ezekiel describes in detail for us a grand Temple - the size and scope which has never been seen. It will be the place where our Savior and King will reign. It will be the place to which the nations of the world will come to worship and celebrate the living God and His Son who sits upon David's throne. Oh what a day that will be.
Friends, aren't you glad that you are safely in the hands of Jesus Christ? Aren't you glad that you can rest secure knowing that God is in total control. He knows about drag-queens in public libraries. He knows about articles in Teen Vogue magazine. And, I can assure you, God is much more outraged about those matters than either you or I can be. They are an affront to His holiness. And, friends, someday His judgment will be poured out upon this sinful world. Once again, God's righteousness will prevail. Hallelujah for that moment!
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