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The Subtle Threads of Deceit

Sun, 11 May 2008 06:31:08 PST

The iron chains and sturdy hawsers our Yankee forebears used to steady their sailing vessels were massive and strong, strong enough to launch a six-masted schooner at Bath or to hold the Battleship Maine at anchor in Havana harbor. Yet even these chains seem small compared to the Great Chain once laid across the Hudson River to blockade an invading British navy. A marvel of Yankee industry and ingenuity, the Great Chain spanned six hundred yards, weighed forty-five tons, and was made from hundreds of links, each more than two feet in length.

There is a chain that is mightier yet, one spun from something as light and as hard to see as a spider's thread. This subtlest of threads is made from suggestion, deceit, and insinuation. One thread is spun out, laid onto another, and woven together until it becomes strong enough to pull down entire nations.

The first link in the chain was forged by Wilhelm Reich, a psychoanalyst and radical activist. In 1929 Reich published a book entitled "The Sexual Revolution, or Sex in the Culture War." The ultimate goal of Reich's proposed sexual revolution, oddly enough, had nothing to do with sexual morality. Its goal was to bring about a real revolution by undermining the institution of the family.

The Story of Man

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:32:23 PST

After a particularly hard winter, Mainers, along with the rest of Creation, are rejoicing at the long-awaited return of the sun. Spring gives us an opportunity to ponder why the sun, blazing out with its life-giving power, is an emblem of God, and why the story of man begins in a garden. The gardener digging in the cool, dark earth can see that each green, tender shoot springs up in pursuit of warmth and light. The warmth and light they seek comes from another world, a world that is high above them. What warmth and light are to a young plant, human reason is to the life of man. It too comes from high above us, as does the gift of divine revelation. Just as the plant grows according to inborn laws, man’s life is governed by laws which are discovered by human reason. This is called natural law. When a gardener raises a young plant according to the laws pertaining to its growth, he can expect a fine result, whether it is a field of golden grain ripening under a Midwestern sun, or a solitary rose growing quietly by a cottage in Maine. In the same way, those who govern us -- if they govern rightly -- produce a well-ordered society.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Gay Rights Movement

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:45:43 PST

1. What is the gay rights movement?

The gay rights movement is a highly-organized and disciplined effort to radically transform law, politics, culture, and society in general. Although there are many aspects to the gay rights movement, the most important aspect to consider at the present time is the effort to gain legal status for societal relationships based on homosexuality, in particular, same-sex marriage and so-called 'gay adoption.'

2. What is the origin of the gay rights movement?

The gay rights movement, contrary to common belief, is not a new phenomenon. The first gay rights movement of which we have a record was the social upheaval in the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Bible scholars have pointed out that the events in Sodom and Gomorrah have many parallels in modern times, and these include the tumultuous gatherings of vocal advocates of homosexuality and an insistence on imposing one's views on others. Recent demonstrations in major American cities, with Christians barricaded behind doors, while crowds of unruly "gay" activists protested in the streets, are very reminiscent of the Biblical account of the events in Sodom and Gomorrah.

Our Flag is Nailed to the Mast

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:27:56 PST

One of the most startling images to come out of the sexual revolution was the sight of a rainbow flag flying high over Boston City Hall. Any one who saw the flag that day knew what it meant. It meant that the gay rights movement had triumphed. The same opinion was expressed in the Portland Press Herald recently by an author who stated that the gay rights movement had at long last won, and the Christian Civic League should finally surrender.

Those who read my thoughts regularly will know that I am a casual observer of naval history. When I heard the Portland Press Herald say that Christians had lost this phase of the Culture Wars, I was reminded of a sea battle that took place in 1812. On a bright autumn day, a large crowd gathered outside the Portland Observatory and listened to reports about a battle between the U.S.S. Enterprise and a British ship, the Boxer. Not long into the battle, a cannon blast blew away the main mast of the Boxer, and mortally wounded her captain. The Yanks called out for the Boxer to strike her colors; to which the English crew replied, "We cannot, since our flag is nailed to the mast."

Transgender Teaching on Tap for Maine Boys

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:52:07 PST

State of Maine-Sponsored 2008 Boys to Men Conference to hold 'Queer' Youth Workshop

The Portland, Maine-based Boys to Men organization has recently publicized a workshop entitled "Queer, Questioning, Quiet: Developing Gender Identity & Male Sexual Orientation" for their upcoming 2008 annual conference. Scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13 at the Abromson Community Education Center at the University of Southern Maine, the presentation will feature speakers by the homosexual Proud Rainbow Youth for Southern Maine (PRYSM) group.

According to its 2008 Conference website, Boys to Men "is targeted primarily to middle and high school boys and their adult male mentors." The workshop is described as having "speakers from the Maine SpeakOut Project and PRYSM [who] will discuss their own coming-out experiences and use these as a springboard for exploring LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered] issues and resources available for youth in Southern Maine."

The Church And Homosexuality

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:00:00 PST

The issue of the Church and Homosexuality has been the most controversial issue of the last several decades. The ordination of homosexual pastors and churches performing homosexual marriages has brought the issue of homosexuality to the forefront. It has also caused much debate in and out of the church in recent years. It is an issue on which the church must take a stand - a Biblical stand.

The problem we face today:
- Several states are considering the sanction of homosexual marriages.
- Gay couples are granted the privileges of married partners when it comes to insurance
coverage.
- There are laws prohibiting the “discrimination” of homosexuals.
- The military has a “Don’t ask … don’t tell” policy.
- Christians are being labeled as “homophobics”, and criticized when they exercise their free speech rights in opposition to homosexuality, as being uncaring, unloving, judgmental, and hateful.
- Gay-Rights parades are being promoted on city streets.
- There is a “Gay Day” at Disney World.
- It is politically incorrect to be against homosexuality, and doing so can jeopardize a political career.
- The Boy Scouts of America were criticized, and lost funding, because they refused to accept an openly gay Scoutmaster.
- Television programs are rampant with gay issues - new programs regularly emerge with openly gay characters, gay makeovers, etc. They are being portrayed as NORMAL.
- The American Psychological Association has threatened to revoke the license of any psychologist or psychiatrist who counsels a homosexual to change his lifestyle.
- Sex change therapies on children are being offered. Click here to read for youself.