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revealing the truth that was hidden from us for many centuries. the
truth that people died for and others are willing to kill for. the
truth about God's existence and where he actuall resides and the
farce of Jesus Christ.
Bernard Piffy, private detective, was hired by the boys at Joe's
Bar and Grille and Gun Club to track down the notorious Dallas
cabdriver, Yaser Abdel Said, who had murdered his daughers, Sarah
and Amina Said, in a fit of Islamic rage and had then fled the
country for parts unknown. Piffy was not a hard-boiled private eye;
no one would mistake him for Mike Hammer or Shell Scott but he had
been a three-time Junior Calf-Roping Champion, had won dozens of
Skeet-Shooting Championships before he was twelve years old and had
been a close-combat instructor in the Marine Corps. He had wrestled
alligators and had once beat Mike Hammer in arm-wrestling. He went
to Dallas and on a dark and stormy night he met Ka'b bin al-Ashraf
who told Piffy he could take him to the soul of Yaser Abdel Said.
It was the beginning of an incredible adventure. Ka'b had been dead
for 1,400 years, murdered by Mohammad bin Muslama on orders from
the Prophet (Bukhari 5-369). The trail would lead to England--to
the Birmingham Central Mosque; to Abu Hamza al-Masri; to Archbishop
Rowan Williams; to Inspector Jean-Jacques Rousseau; to assorted
jinns, Jihadists, monsters and leprechauns and to a ten-year-old
Muslim girl that would become the apple of a ten-year-old Junior
Calf-Roping Champion's eye.
From the bestselling authors of The Rise of Babylon and The ISIS
Crisis, the essential guide for Christians about what Bible
prophecy foretells concerning current events in the Middle
East-especially the rise of ISIS and the resurgence of Russia-while
providing a way to find peace and hope in the face of end times
concerns. ISIS, Russia, and Iran are daily atop headlines and are
among chief sources of intensifying unease among Americans about
how current world conflicts will unfold. Using the Old Testament
texts of prophets Ezekiel and Daniel as foundational passages,
Bible experts Charles Dyer and Mark Tobey explain the connection
between Bible prophecy and real-time events such as the growing
alliance between Russia and Iran; the unsettling of the region as
ISIS ravages countries and redraws boundaries; and the pull of
Turkey and Saudi Arabia into the fray by Russian encroachment,
Iranian meddling, and the United States' inability to create and
lead a coalition. Simultaneously, Dyer and Tobey provide practical
encouragement and spiritual principles for finding comfort,
strength, and perspective in an unsettling time while laying out a
strategy for responding out of faith rather than fear in the face
of end times concerns.
Are you living a lifestyle that God hates? Abominations are things
that are hated by God.... Did you know that things that God hates
have a smell that is not pleasing to Him? Lets dive into
Abomination Anonymous....
'PTSD, A Lesser Known Kind: Surviving Religious Dogma, ' 2013
(formerly titled 'PTSD of a Lesser Known Kind: An Allegory, '
2011), re-titled its new name in the spring of 2013, is a very
unusual and complex hybrid of fiction and nonfiction. Coming from a
violent, loveless upbringing, Alan, aka Tokee, took to interstate
hitchhiking and train-hopping at an early age. Every city, every
town, every village he came upon, deep within his soul there was
this tantalizing expectation that maybe this is the place or maybe
that is the place where he can finally fit, where he can finally
feel the security of true parental love. Oh did he long for that
frustratingly elusive love. Ironically, it was that hunger for love
which made the young traveler so vulnerable. As the unloved inner
child incessantly groaned in screaming silence for love and found
it not, Alan, as he was called for most his life, reverted to the
thing he had always turned to as a child when violated by his
parents, by his uncle and thereafter by sadistic attendants in an
institution for boys, namely FANTASY. Truly, fantasy had become
Alan's sole refuge, his unfailing source of comfort, his safe haven
from the strange cruelness he had known. The insecure 19-year-old
hobo then surrendered to the greatest fantasy of all, Christianity.
It was a fantasy readymade with a father, virgin mother,
supernatural son---the whole fam'. At last Now he had found his
place Now Alan had found what he yearned for all his life, family
acceptance, and infinitely more, loving parental figures from
another world who loved him unconditionally. Yet there is no such
thing as 'unconditional love' in the elaborate illusion that is
Christianity. Quite the contrary, it is based upon very specific,
very conditional demands which absolutely must be met if one is to
continue finding family acceptance with "God." When Alan began to
recognize that conditional love is not love at all---i. e. "do this
or else "---he became overwhelmed with hurt and rebellion. And the
more the lies of Christianity became exposed, the angrier he got.
This went on till an implosive, irreconcilable end came. The
tumultuousness of that severing also resulted in Alan's suffering a
form of PTSD, A Lesser Known Kind. This is the fictional lead of
this tale. The nonfictional side, roughly half of this book, is the
animated polemic against Christianity by the author. And that, rest
assured, speaks in no uncertain terms for itself.
An insurgency in Nigeria by the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram
has left thousands dead, shaken Africa's biggest country and
worried the world. Yet it remains a mysterious - almost unknowable
- organisation. rough exhaustive on-the-ground reporting, Mike
Smith takes readers inside the conflict and provides the first
in-depth account of the violence and unrest. He traces Boko Haram
from its beginnings as a small Islamist sect in Nigeria's remote
north-east, led by a baby-faced but charismatic preacher, to its
transformation into a hydra-headed entity, deploying suicide
bombers and abducting schoolgirls. Much of the book is told through
the eyes of Nigerians who have found themselves caught between
frightening insurgents and security forces accused of horrifying
brutality. It includes the voices of a forgotten police officer
left paralysed by an attack, women whose husbands have been
murdered and a sword-wielding vigilante using charms to fend of
insurgent bullets. It journeys through the sleaze and corruption
that has robbed Africa's biggest oil producer of its potential,
making it such fertile ground for extremism.Along the way it
questions whether there can be any end to the violence and the ways
in which this might be achieved. Interspersed with history, this
book delves into the roots of this unholy war being waged by a
virtually unknown organisation, which is set to shape the destiny
of Africa's biggest economy and most populous state - and perhaps
affect the future of Africa.
In this volume, Maleak and Jaeqwan stumble upon a tent revival
where they learn for the first time that "same sex" relationships
are considered inappropriate from a religious perspective. Maleak
shows anger as he refuses to blindly accept the demise of his
family who demonstrate nothing but love for all. Understanding that
people have different beliefs, the adults decide to meet a
spiritual guru to address the matter. While gaining information
about religion and spirituality, one of the adults shocks everyone
with a surprising request. Read on to learn what happened with
Maleak, Jaeqwan and the surprise request. Maleak Goes to Church is
the third book of the "My Mom's a Stud" series created and written
by Sonorra McMath. The series was designed to address adult topics
from a child's perspective. It is designed for anyone seeking a
non-threatening way to facilitate discussions surrounding civil
rights challenges including racism, sexual harassment, bullying,
oppression, and hate crimes. The series was specifically created
for those seeking a better understanding of the LGBTQ community.
The writing segment is a great start for anyone interested in
becoming an author. Improving upon writing skills, exercising
creativity, and increasing knowledge and acceptance of others also
increases a sense of self-worth. Open dialogue is important and
encouraged. Develop the story line using the words and cultural
experiences of those involved. Share your knowledge, write a
segment, or assist in whatever way that is most comfortable for
you, your family, or your client/group. Send your completed version
of the workbook to the Sonorra with an additional fee, and she will
create an edited version of the book. Your name will show as a
co-author of the book, and your friends will be able to purchase
the book directly from the distributor (see details inside). These
books are well received by male and female children and adults from
all backgrounds and cultures. Enjoy your experience.
Much of the confusion is caused by the Chinese government, which
deceives journalists and foreign missionaries with promises of
religious freedom that are never kept.
The truth is, the house churches of China are growing at a
phenomenal rate. Never in the history of the world have so many
people in such a short time left one belief system for another
without a hostile revolution. Lives in China are being transformed
daily by the gospel of Jesus Christ and the display of His
miraculous power.
The Underground Church demystifies the Chinese house church
movement, with real-life examples and personal testimonies from
Chinese Christians. The movement's unique characteristics both good
and bad are addressed, as well as how they have led to the church's
astonishing growth.
Be amazed at what God is doing in China
Open your eyes and prepare to see the unyielding truth Top Heavy,
Bottom Fed is about to shatter every thing you thought you knew
about serving the LORD. GOD said those who worship HIM must worship
HIM in spirit and in truth. How is it then that the average
American church has invited pagan practices into its pulpits and
pews? You will: Discover how the welfare system works against the
Believer. Discover how the rise of false gods continue to bring
down the American system and the churches that submit to it. Learn
the history and setup of the American governmental system and its
practices. Witness how the system demoralizes and persecutes a
church that attempts to merge with it. Learn what are
principalities, powers and devils The truth will shock you Find out
how so many believers are whoring themselves to this devil-made
system And much more You will never be the same after reading Top
Heavy, Bottom Fed. This book is full of truths that will shock even
the most astute believer
This novel is historical fiction. It's setting is the Spanish
Inquisition and Spain's reconquest from the Arabs. Described are
Spain's monarchs efforts to create a country of pure blood and one
faith (Catholicism). To this end non Christians were expelled and
their wealth retained. Spain became an elitist society,
self-segregated and closed minded religion. Casiano, a Christian
knight and Perla, a Converso Jewess are fictional. They are
subjected to the cruelties of self-serving Church and Kings. Perla
is arrested for heresy but is rescued from the stake by Casiano.
They escape to live in freedom, away from Church and Crown.
The report states that Government rhetoric and actions created a
threatening atmosphere for nearly all non-Shia religious groups,
most notably for Bahais, as well as for Sufi Muslims, evangelical
Christians, Jews, and Shia groups not sharing the government's
official religious views. Bahai and Christian groups reported
arbitrary arrests, prolonged detentions, and confiscation of
property. Government-controlled broadcast and print media continued
negative campaigns against religious minorities, particularly
Bahais. All religious minorities suffered varying degrees of
officially sanctioned discrimination, particularly in the areas of
employment, education, and housing. Bahais continued to experience
expulsions from, or denial of admission to, universities.
Two American families in the not-so-distant future decide to flee
their homeland in the wake of new laws that limited their religious
freedoms. It seemed that this religious intolerance as well as the
moral decay of their society had made them apprehensive about the
future of their families and their country and, so, the adventure
started. It led them and a number of others who joined them on a
dangerous journey filled with challenges and danger to a new land
far from their native shores. It is an adventure that you will not
soon forget. This book is in the apocalyptic spirit of Tim LaHaye
and Jerry Jenkin's "Left Behind" series with the edginess of
William P. Young's "The Shack.
Anthony Wane Antolic was born on October 6th, 1973. His parents
were, Jerald and Ardith Antolic. Jerald or Jerry to his friends was
a Staff Sargent in the United States Army. As a result of Jerry's
military cheer, Anthony was shipped off to several schools a year,
which exposed Tony to a love for human cultures. Although he was
born Catholic, Anthony's family went to whatever church was
available at the time. It was his exposure to such a wide range of
other Christian Demonstrations that helped Tony realizes that, "any
honest search for truth will ultimately lead to the source of all
truth {God}" (Saint Augustine). But a brief time studying at Mount
Angel Catholic Seminary ha ad Tony asking even more questions about
what the rule of human religion is in human culture. When realizing
that Aristotle was correct in saying, "Man by nature is a political
animal;" Mr. Antolic began to question, "how much of religion is
political and what is its purpose in the cultural infrastructure?"
In 1988, only six months after Anthony's Grandfather died, the then
15 year old boy got a chance to see firsthand how religion plays
into human culture, as well as how political religion truly is.
Anthony Antolic used an assumed name and enlisted in the French
Foreign Legion. The Legion sent him to Iraq where he saw firsthand
how destructive human arrogance coupled with the assumed
righteousness of a religious cause could become. However, Mr.
Antolic did not need much to convince him of the destructive nature
of Zealot. "My family is deeply involved with the Irish Republican
Army, I grew up hearing the hate filled remarks of my family
towards those who practiced the Protestant faith, so when I decided
to study for the Priesthood, I promised myself that I would work to
find common ground to use and break down the walls caused by schism
between Christian believers." Since then, Tony has dedicated his
life to building unity in faith, between all faith traditions by
showing people the roots of their own faith and the similarities
between others.
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