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		<title>Prayer in schools till 1962; kids forced to pray against their will; 22 word prayer banned 6 of 55</title>
		<link>http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/21/prayer-in-schools-till-1962-kids-forced-to-pray-against-their-will-22-word-prayer-banned-6-of-55/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 04:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Testimony of a psychologist used against Bible; hostility against religious expressions 5 of 55</title>
		<link>http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/20/testimony-of-a-psychologist-used-against-bible-hostility-against-religious-expressions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 04:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="vs-topic" topic="Testimony of a psychologist used against Bible; hostility against religious expressions 5 of 55" link="http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/20/testimony-of-a-psychologist-used-against-bible-hostility-against-religious-expressions/"><p><iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/G5NjlYGF0Gc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>To read more about these movies, and if you would like to order the 10 DVD boxed set, please visit <a href="http://shop.wallbuilders.com/The-American-Heritage-Series-10-DVD-Boxed-Set"> Wallbuilders</a>.</p>
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		<title>1st Amendment violates itself; 1947 Supreme Court&#8217;s language of First Amendment 4 of 55</title>
		<link>http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/19/1st-amendment-violates-itself-1947-supreme-courts-language-of-first-amendment-4-of-55/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 04:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>To read more about these movies, and if you would like to order the 10 DVD boxed set, please visit <a href="http://shop.wallbuilders.com/The-American-Heritage-Series-10-DVD-Boxed-Set"> Wallbuilders</a>.</p>
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		<title>Public records for accountability; Capital served as a Church; Establishment Clause  3 of 55</title>
		<link>http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/18/public-records-for-accountability-capital-served-as-a-church-establishment-clause-3-of-55/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 04:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>To read more about these movies, and if you would like to order the 10 DVD boxed set, please visit <a href="http://shop.wallbuilders.com/The-American-Heritage-Series-10-DVD-Boxed-Set"> Wallbuilders</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bible on separation of church and state; Engel vs Vitale; American Heritage 2 of 55</title>
		<link>http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/17/bible-on-separation-of-church-and-state-engel-vs-vitale-american-heritage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 10:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>To read more about these movies, and if you would like to order the 10 DVD boxed set, please visit <a href="http://shop.wallbuilders.com/The-American-Heritage-Series-10-DVD-Boxed-Set"> Wallbuilders</a>.</p>
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		<title>Origins of Seperation of Church and State &amp; First Amendment 1 of 55</title>
		<link>http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/16/origins-of-seperation-of-church-and-state-first-amendment-1-of-55/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the first of 55 videos from American Heritage/Wallbuilders, plus 3 bonus videos to conclude. &#160; &#160; To read more about these movies, and if you would like to order the 10 DVD boxed set, please visit Wallbuilders.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="vs-topic" topic="Origins of Seperation of Church and State & First Amendment 1 of 55" link="http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/16/origins-of-seperation-of-church-and-state-first-amendment-1-of-55/"><p>This is the first of 55 videos from American Heritage/Wallbuilders, plus 3 bonus videos to conclude.</p>
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<p>To read more about these movies, and if you would like to order the 10 DVD boxed set, please visit <a href="http://shop.wallbuilders.com/The-American-Heritage-Series-10-DVD-Boxed-Set"> Wallbuilders</a>.<br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Coming up: Beginning Wednesday, May 16, 2012</title>
		<link>http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/15/coming-up-beginning-wednesday-may-16-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We will run a series of videos for 58 days, from American Heritage and Wallbuilders. No video is longer than 10 minutes, so please try to take ten minutes of your day and watch these videos. Tell a friend about it. These videos will tell the following: Discover the forgotten and astonishing story of our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="vs-topic" topic="Coming up: Beginning Wednesday, May 16, 2012" link="http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/15/coming-up-beginning-wednesday-may-16-2012/"><p>We will run a series of videos for 58 days, from American Heritage and Wallbuilders.  No video is longer than 10 minutes, so please try to take ten minutes of your day and watch these videos.  Tell a friend about it.</p>
<p>These videos will tell the following:</p>
<p><bq>Discover the forgotten and astonishing story of our nation’s foundation in the American Heritage Series. For centuries, Americans were taught a truthful view of history that recognized the Godly heroes and moral foundation our nation was founded upon. But in recent years, a new version of history has assaulted the moral and spiritual fiber of our nation, leaving the truth of our past eliminated and forgotten. Until today. From Separation of Church and State, to the Civil Rights Movement, the heroism of our founding Fathers to the building of our nation’s monuments, this series will inspire every American to reclaim the Godly, true story of our nation. Join historian David Barton and experience the untold story of our nation’s history in the American Heritage Series.</bq></p>
<p>I feel these videos are very important to us, as well as our children, and grandchildren.  I think they would make a nice gift.  Many of our elected leaders would do well to watch all these videos.  There is a wealth of information wating for you.  To read more about these movies, and if you would like to order the 10 DVD boxed set, please visit <a href="http://shop.wallbuilders.com/The-American-Heritage-Series-10-DVD-Boxed-Set"> Wallbuilders</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bain Sisters Safe, Adam Mayes Dead</title>
		<link>http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/10/bain-sisters-safe-adam-mayes-dead/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 01:37:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alpine, Miss. (WVLT) &#8212; Two girls, missing for nearly two weeks, were found safe Thursday evening. The man who took them is dead. Details at VolunteerTV.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="vs-topic" topic="Bain Sisters Safe, Adam Mayes Dead" link="http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/10/bain-sisters-safe-adam-mayes-dead/"><p>Alpine, Miss. (WVLT) &#8212; Two girls, missing for nearly two weeks, were found safe Thursday evening. The man who took them is dead. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.volunteertv.com/breaking/home/Bain_Sisters_Safe_Adam_Mayes_Shot_151048015.html">Details at VolunteerTV</a>.</p>
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		<title>Malware Installed on Travelers’ Laptops Through Software Updates on Hotel Internet Connections</title>
		<link>http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/08/malware-installed-on-travelers-laptops-through-software-updates-on-hotel-internet-connections/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 22:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[05/08/12—Recent analysis from the FBI and other government agencies demonstrates that malicious actors are targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while they are establishing an Internet connection in their hotel rooms. Read more at the Federal Bureau of Investigation website.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="vs-topic" topic="Malware Installed on Travelers’ Laptops Through Software Updates on Hotel Internet Connections" link="http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/08/malware-installed-on-travelers-laptops-through-software-updates-on-hotel-internet-connections/"><p>05/08/12—Recent analysis from the FBI and other government agencies demonstrates that malicious actors are targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while they are establishing an Internet connection in their hotel rooms.</p>
<p>Read more at the <a href="http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/e-scams?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&#038;utm_content=96622"> Federal Bureau of Investigation</a> website.</p>
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		<title>First Church of the Steady Boat</title>
		<link>http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/06/first-church-of-the-steady-boat/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 17:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For we must not rock the boat of the church, lest our money become dry. Tickle their ears and humor them, lest thou be offended. For it is written, haters are despised and scorned. Sadly enough, even though few would admit to it, there will be some who would say “amen” with the quote above. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="vs-topic" topic="First Church of the Steady Boat" link="http://shelbyactionnews.com/media/2012/05/06/first-church-of-the-steady-boat/"><p>For we must not rock the boat of the church, lest our money become dry.  Tickle their ears and humor them, lest thou be offended.  For it is written, haters are despised and scorned.</p>
<p>Sadly enough, even though few would admit to it, there will be some who would say “amen” with the quote above.  Well, please read on.</p>
<p>As many go to the polls Tuesday, there is one issue that has divided the people on all sides of the political spectrum.  It has also divided people all across the religious spectrum, including some pastors.  Remember, ministers, if you deny Him and His Word, He will deny you.  There have been articles written and discussed, and many words written back and forth.  Many claim that all the biblical expressions that condemn homosexuality is strictly Old Testament writings and does not pertain to the world we live in today.  Many have even claimed that nothing can be found in the News Testament that condemns homosexuality.</p>
<p>Okay, let’s have a look.  First off, we must realize that the New Testament’s original language was the Greek language, one of the most descriptive of all languages.  The Old Testament was of the Hebrew language, was written in the times of Law.  God realized mankind could not uphold the law, so that’s why the provision was made for His only begotten Son to take on the sins of mankind,  in order to usher in this time of Grace,</p>
<p>ex·e·ge·sis<br />
   [ek-si-jee-sis]<br />
noun, plural ex·e·ge·ses  [-seez] .<br />
critical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text, especially of the Bible.<br />
Origin:<br />
1610–20;  < Greek exḗgēsis  an interpretation, explanation, equivalent to ex- ex-3  + ( h ) ēgē-  (verbid stem of hēgeîsthai  to guide) + -sis -sis</p>
<p>One thing that seems to be overlooked by some, is that even though the laws of the Old Testament could not be kept by mankind, just because they were in the Bible did not make them religious per se.  Such as, “Thou shalt not kill” does not mean that it only applies to Christian or religious people.  It applies to all mankind, all of humanity.  In the Old Testament, there were commandments such as “Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother”, yet, outside the religious settings, they may be a good rule to follow in a polite and peaceful society.  So, why do things such as the Ten Commandments offend people if they are even mentioned as being placed inside a court room?  If they weren’t in the Bible, do you still think they would be a pretty good code to live by?  One must also look at the context of Biblical laws, and measure that even though something may be  allowed, is it healthy or beneficial?</p>
<p>Separation of Church and State is getting just about as old these days as the phrases racist and haters.  Heaven forbid you may disagree with someone.  That’s a borderline hate crime you got going there.  So, let’s look at the words from the New Testament, and also using a little exegesis, actually look at the original meaning of the word in the particular context in which it’s used.</p>
<p>In Romans 1: 25-27, 1 Corinthians 6: 9-10, 1 Timothy 1: 8-10, a few verses related to our subject.  I won’t quote them here.  Hopefully, you will look them up for yourself.</p>
<p>The bible is not the only place where you’ll see the definitions of man and wife and husband and wife.  The dictionary does so:</p>
<p>husband  (ˈhʌzbənd)<br />
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— n<br />
1. 	a woman&#8217;s partner in marriage<br />
2. 	archaic<br />
 	a. a manager of an estate<br />
 	b. a frugal person </p>
<p>wife   [wahyf]<br />
1.<br />
a woman joined in marriage to a man; a woman considered in relation to her husband; spouse.<br />
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br />
marriage  [mar-ij]<br />
noun<br />
1.<br />
a.<br />
the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc. Antonyms: separation.<br />
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One final thing.  It has been said by many, that the State should not be making these laws and creating a “theocracy” and the state should not try to legislate morality, etc.  Well, I’d be the first to agree, since the state is doing so well with those Secret Service guys and their morality.  Also, the state  isn’t passing the law, it’s up to the people.  The people will have the final say, not the state.</p>
<p>And about this church and state thing.<br />
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.</p>
<p>Many people focus on the first part while ignoring the second phrase:  or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;</p>
<p>It says Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, but the people are free to exercise their religion.  Congress is prohibited from declaring a national religion and financially supporting a religion, as some countries did and continue to do today.</p>
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