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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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In This Issue: |
Thursday August 25, 2005 |
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How to Put Things Right |
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The High Social Costs of Slot Machine
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No Slots for ME! to Appear on Radio
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Statewide Anti-Slots Campaign Starts this
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Conference and Seminar Offer Compassionate
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League director Michael Heath will join with
Paul Madore in a statewide “Protect Your
Pocketbook” tour this weekend, which will
start with a press conference at 4 p.m. in
front of “Hollywood Slots” on Main Street in
Bangor.
The League will work with No Slots for ME! and
the Maine Grassroots Coalition headquartered
in Lewiston to collect 50,519 verified voter
signatures before October 4, 2005. If the
groups are successful, then the voters of
Maine will be asked if they want to ban slot
machines in a statewide vote next year.
Local Brewer businessman Calvin Bubar, who is
the grandson of Ben Bubar Sr., is chairman of
the Bangor/Brewer chapter of No Slots for ME!
Bubar will speak at the 4 p.m. press
conference and rally. Local meetings will be
held after the press conference and rally. The
schedule and locations are as follows:
Bangor Baptist Church * 6:30 p.m. Friday night
* August 26, 2005
The Old Armory on Spring Street in Millinocket
* 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning * August 27, 2005
Military Street Baptist Church in Houlton *
1:00 p.m. Saturday * August 27, 2005
State Street Baptist Church in Presque Isle *
6:30 p.m. Saturday * August 27, 2005
Washington County and Hancock County locations
for Sunday will be announced.
Mike Heath and Paul Madore will meet with
citizens at the local stops and discuss the No
Slots for ME! petition effort. They will also
briefly address plans for the upcoming
Coalition for Marriage campaign on the fall
ballot’s Question 1 related to transsexual
special rights.
No Slots for ME! is bringing signs, T-shirts
and petitions to the press conference and
rally.
Calvin Bubar can be reached at 207-989-5362.
The League can be reached at 207-622-7634.
The Maine Grassroots Coalition number is
207-784-0846.
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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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The Christian Civic League of Maine
70 Sewall Street
Augusta, ME 04330
V-207-622-7634
F-207-621-0035
www.cclmaine.org
The RECORD is published every weekday before 6
a.m. Forward this email to your Christian
friends and family. Encourage them to sign up
and stay informed and praying about current
issues. Please email your suggestions for
articles to
mike@cclmaine.org.
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