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"Fearful
lest it be relegated to the position of an isolated sect, Christianity
seems to be making frenzied efforts at mimicry in order to escape being
devoured by its enemies--a reaction that seems defensive, but is in fact
self-destructive. In the hope of saving itself, it seems to be assuming
the colors of its environment, but the result is that it loses its
identity. . . ."
--Leszek Kolakowski, from Modernity on Endless Trial |
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THE RECORD Online Newspaper |
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In This Issue: |
Wednesday August 24, 2005 |
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Zero Tolerance for Sexual Sin |
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Pro-gay 'Church' Opens the Door to Darkness
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Calvin Bubar Named Chairman of Bangor/Brewer
Chapter of No Slots for ME |
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How Bible Point Got its Name |
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Conference to Emphasize Compassionate
Treatment of Homosexuals |
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The RECORD has always maintained that same-sex
marriage is the most dangerous component of what
many are calling “The Ideology of Evil.” Despite
the best efforts of the mass media and the Liberal
Establishment to portray homosexuality as normal
and wholesome, on closer examination, the public
invariably discovers that sexual relations between
individuals of the same sex are dangerous and
unhealthy, to say the least. But those who take a
superficial view of the matter are liable to be
deceived. Similarly, those who take a superficial
and incautious view of what happens inside Liberal
churches are also likely to be deceived. All may
appear fine on the outside, but the inside can
often be a veritable spiritual House of Horrors.
A case in point is the goings on at the Allen
Avenue Universalist Unitarian Church in Portland.
The Allen Avenue Church has been host to many
Liberal events, such as anti-war activism and
hosting the annual meeting of Peace Action Maine.
In past years, the church has boasted of sending
the largest contingent to Portland’s yearly Gay
Pride Parade.
But in a few days, the Allen Avenue Church will be
host to Maine Pagan Pride Day 2005. Among the many
strange events to be held at the church that day
will be pagan rituals, pagan workshops,
instruction in witchcraft, and a Harry Potter
Dress-up Contest for Children.
But these excursions into the world of the occult
are mild in comparison to that which will be
offered by one exhibitor at the Allen Avenue
Church. One exhibitor is an unabashed advocate of
the same organization founded by Aleister Crowley
– in other words, he will be offering
Devil-worship to the public. Now call us
old-fashioned, or too conservative, but
Devil-worship has no place in any building called
a church. But then again, if someone can be
deceived into thinking that same-sex marriage is
healthy and wholesome, they can no doubt be
deceived into thinking that the world of the
occult offers no dangers. It is all part of what
the Bible calls being given over to a reprobate
mind.
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The following is a press release that was issued
today on the appointment of Calvin Brewer as head
of the Bangor/Brewer chapter of No Slots for ME.
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A rally in support of the No Slots for ME!
Citizens Initiative Petition drive will be held in
front of Hollywood Slots on Main Street in Bangor
at 4:00 P.M. Friday, August 26, 2005. The press
and public are invited. Petitions will be
available, and circulators will be on hand to
collect the signatures of citizens who wish to
sign the petition.
The No Slots for Maine board of directors is
pleased to name local Brewer businessman Calvin
Bubar as the Chairman for the Bangor/Brewer
chapter of No Slots for ME! The appointment of
Calvin Bubar has a special significance for the
Christian Civic League and the people of Maine.
Bubar is the grandson of the fiery evangelist
Benjamin Bubar, who as a member of the Maine
legislature, led a valiant fight against gambling
interests and won. Benjamin Bubar is also the son
of Benjamin Bubar, Jr., former Executive Director
of the Christian Civic League of Maine.
The membership and staff of the Christian Civic
League are encouraged and excited by the
appointment of Calvin Bubar to this position. We
are confident that he will be an effective leader
in the effort to ban slots in Maine, and that he
will carry on the tradition of his family by doing
his utmost to preserve Maine’s reputation for
honest government and a safe and upright civic
life.
League executive director Michael Heath will join
Bubar at the Rally on Friday. A representative
from the statewide No Slots for Maine! Board of
Directors will speak, as will Rev. Jerry Mick of
the Bangor Baptist Church. The Maine Grassroots
Coalition headed by Paul Madore is also sending
representatives from Lewiston. Citizens carrying
signs and wearing No Slots for Maine! T-shirts
will encourage passers by to join them in fighting
this evil plague.
Organizers must gather 50,519 signatures before
October 4, 2005 to force a vote on allowing
addictive and predatory slot machine gambling in
Maine.
Calvin Bubar can be reached at his home phone
number 989-5362.
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Are you concerned about the growing prevalence of
homosexuality in our society? Focus on the Family
cares and wants to equip you with the tools
necessary to show the love of Christ to those
affected by homosexuality. Join Focus on the
Family at Tremont Temple in Boston for the Love
Won Out conference on Saturday, October 29th,
2005. To register, call 1-800-A-FAMILY or register
online at www.lovewonout.com. The conference fee
is $50 in advance and $60 for walk-up
registration.
In addition, Love Won Out will hold a
complimentary breakfast and morning seminar on how
to minister to homosexuals and Lesbians and their
family members. Topics to be discussed will
include the "born gay" myth and the contributing
factors of male and female homosexuality. Please
note that this event will not be open to the
general public, but is intended for pastors and
ministry leaders only. The deadline for this event
is rapidly approaching, so please act now!
The event will be held at
First Baptist Church
360 Canco Road
Portland, Maine 04103
on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 8:00 a.m. - 12:30
p.m.
Those interested in attending should contact Linda
Allison at (719) 548-5770 or by e-mail, to
linda.allison@fotf.org by August 30th.
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70 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
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