SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE TAKING PART IN HALLOWEEN, LET ALONE CELEBRATING IT???

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A Bible Believer Asks Should Christians Be Celebrating Halloween? by Geoffrey Grider The cute jack-o-lanterns on your front porch were first used by the Druids in their human sacrifices. “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.” Ephesians 5:11,12 (KJV) The Bible says that the Christian is called to liberty, that we are under grace and not under the Law. New life in Jesus Christ has given us freedom to live as we choose to live. But with that freedom comes the awesome responsibility of living our lives in such a way that we are prepared for the Judgment Seat of Christ. Good choices, Godly choices made here on earth will reap crowns in Heaven. But using that same liberty as an occasion for our own selfish desires results in the loss of those crowns. Choose you this day whom ye shall serve, the Bible says. God allows us to make the choices. All through the Bible we read about Satan, the Devil, whose only goal in life is to trip us up, cause us misery and sorrow. The Bible says that he only comes to seek his victims, kill his victims, and destroy as many lives of the saved and unsaved as possible. He is a constant force luring us astray, and never-ending downward pull to the dark side, and he uses any means possible to complete the mission. HALLOWEEN IN AMERICA IN 2015 IS ONE THE MOST-CELEBRATED “HOLIDAYS” ALL YEAR, AND CHRISTIANS PARTICIPATE IN IT NEARLY AS MUCH AS ANY OTHER GROUP OF PEOPLE. PARENTS DRESS THEIR LITTLE DARLINGS IN PRINCESS AND COWBOY COSTUMES, KNOCK ON DOORS FOR CANDY, AND DECORATE THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THEIR HOUSES WITH FESTIVE JACK-O-LANTERNS, HANGING GHOSTS, ADORABLE WITCHES AND WARLOCKS. BUT WHERE DID THIS DAY ORIGINATE? LET’S TAKE A LOOK. Many Christians celebrate holidays, such as Halloween, without thinking about their origins or true meaning. It is impossible to separate Halloween from the Druids because they originated the “holiday.” For several hundred years before Christ, the Celts inhabited what is now France, Germany, England, Scotland and Ireland. Celtic priests were called Druids. These people were eventually conquered by the Romans. Information about the Celts and Druids comes from Caesar and the Roman historians, Greek writings from about 200 B.C., and very early records found in Ireland. Greek and Roman writings about the Druids dwell heavily on their frequent and barbaric human sacrifices. The ancient Irish texts say little about human sacrifices, but detail the Druids’ use of magic to raise storms, lay curses on places, kill by the use of spells, and create magical obstacles. The cute jack-o-lanterns on your front porch were first used by the Druids in their human sacrifices. After they killed their victim, they drained the fat from their body and filled the gourd or pumpkin with it and put a candle wick inside. A sinister face was carved on the outside face of the pumpkin and the wick was lit, burning the fat as fuel. This was done to appease their gods, the dark spirits, Satan. October 31st was celebrated by the Druids with many human sacrifices and a festival honoring their sun god and Samhain, the lord of the dead. They believed that the sinful souls of those who died during the year were in a place of torment, and would be released only if Samhain was pleased with their sacrifices. Irish records tell of the fascination the Catholic monks had with the powerful Druids, and Druids soon became important members of their monasteries. Pope Gregory the Great decided to incorporate the Druids’ holiday into the church. He made the proclamation, “They are no longer to sacrifice beasts to the devil, but they may kill them for food to the praise of God, and give thanks to the giver of all gifts for His bounty.” Pope Gregory III moved the church festival of October 31st to November 1st and called it All Hallows or All Saints’ Day. Pope Gregory IV decreed that the day was to be a universal church observance. The term Halloween comes from All Hallows Eve. The founding fathers of America refused to permit the holiday to be observed because they knew it was a pagan holiday. Halloween was not widely celebrated in the U.S. until about 1900. In the 1840’s there was a terrible potato famine in Ireland which sent thousands of Catholic Irish to America. They brought Halloween with them. The modern custom of going from door to door asking for food and candy goes back to the time of the Druids. They believed that sinful, lost souls were released upon the earth by Samhain for one night on October 31st while they awaited their judgment. They were thought to throng about the houses of the living and were greeted with banquet-laden tables. People greatly feared these spirits and thought that the spirits would harm and even kill them if the sacrifices they gave did not appease Samhain. They carved demonic faces into pumpkins or large turnips, placing a candle in them to keep the evil spirits away from their homes. The modern custom of going from door to door asking for food and candy goes back to the time of the Druids. They believed that sinful, lost souls were released upon the earth by Samhain for one night on October 31st while they awaited their judgment. They were thought to throng about the houses of the living and were greeted with banquet-laden tables. People greatly feared these spirits and thought that the spirits would harm and even kill them if the sacrifices they gave did not appease Samhain. They carved demonic faces into pumpkins or large turnips, placing a candle in them to keep the evil spirits away from their homes. The tradition of bobbing for apples and giving out nuts came from a Roman addition to the Druidic New Year’s eve. The Romans worshiped Pomona who was the goddess of the harvest. They combined their harvest festival to Pomona with Halloween. Very little archeological evidence of the Druids has been found, but there is excellent agreement between the Roman and Irish documents. Both clearly state that the knowledge of the Druids was never committed to writing but passed from generation to generation by oral teaching. This was to protect their secrets. Nothing is put into writing. The Druids continue on secretly with much the same traditions. When we, the Christians, participate in Halloween we are continuing the Druid tradition that was begun in human sacrifices and worship of the gods of the underworld. The Bible tells us to not merely avoid evil, but to also avoid anything that might appear evil. We are called to be “salt and light” to a lost and dying world. We are called to be a “peculiar people”, visibly different from the world around us. Participating in the Devil’s holiday, at the very least, is a bad testimony and sends confusing messages to our children. Use your liberty in Christ any way you chose this October 31st, just remember that one day Jesus will ask you about it at the Judgment Seat. What answer will you give Him in that day?

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"JORDAN IS PALESTINE" BY STEVE KRAMER FROM BREAKING ISRAEL NEWS!

Jordan Is Palestine By Steve Kramer “The concept of a Palestinian state in Judea and Samaria doesn’t exist anymore, and anyone who is genuine knows that. It is wrong, dangerous, and not possible.”

HERE IS THE LATEST "ISRAEL UPDATE" FROM MY VERY DEAR FRIEND DAVID HOYLE.

It is sometime since I was able to write an article, but little has happened in the meantime in respect of the anti-Semitism that is sweeping the world and shows itself in many different forms. In our own country  the influence on the Labour Parties policies from Jeremy Corbyn, Len McCluskey and the Momentum organisation has been profound. Mr McCluskey has described allegations of anti-Semitism as "mood music" to discredit Mr Corbyn! 

However the varying anti-Semitic statements by leaders of the Labour Party speak volumes for the virulent anti-Semitism at the top of the Labour movement. The Jewish press have described this as atrocious! Lord Mitchell resigned from the party and said that as a proud Jew he could not remain a member of a party "so overwhelmingly hostile to Israel and the Jewish people". How can prominent Jewish MP's like Louise Ellman and Iven Lewis remain in a party so hostile to Jews and Israel. The BBC had to hire a bodyguard for Laura Kuenssberg whilst she covered Labour's conference!

Descriptions of denials of the Holocaust as permitted free speech are horrifying. The acceptance of racist prejudice and bullying and the failure of the Labour party to denounce it say everything there is to say about the depths to which the party has sunk. Not that the Conservatives are without fault with their constant references to Judea and Samaria as occupied territory. They were in fact re-occupied by Israel after years of occupation by the Arabs who stole the land given and covenanted to Israel by God with an everlasting covenant (Gen 15:18).

Gen 26:1-3 makes it clear that the land covenanted to Israel was through Isaac not Ishmael as the Palestinian leadership would have us believe. Anti-Semitism is alive and well, tragically, and it was timely of Michael Gove to state to the Conservative Party Conference that "anti-Israel is no different to anti-Semitism".

The Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, spoke out against Jeremy Corbyn for staying "silent" whilst anti-Semitism festers in his party. She went on to say she did not believe the country would be safe in the hands of Jeremy Corbyn, John McDonnell and Diane Abbott. They talk of their friends in Hamas and Hezbollah and are silent on the anti-Semitism in the Labour party.

The UN - School books used by the UN in Gaza display naked anti-Semitism and anti-Jewish statements. The books examined, 150 in all, state Israel have no holy places in the Palestinian territories! Whatever happened to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron or Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem?

Along with the Western Wall they are presented as Muslim places threatened by Jews.

Washington - America's Ambassador to Israel stated that Jewish settlements are part of Israel proper, to the embarrassment of the State Department. Thank God for David Friedman who also looks forward to the American Embassy being moved to Jerusalem.

British Universities - Sir Eric Pickles has hit out at University Vice-Chancellors for failing to deal with anti-Semitism on Campus. He stated "when it comes to dealing with anti-Semitism they are parsimonious, sanctimonious, gutless and useless"!

Thank God for plain speaking, unequivocal men like Eric Pickles.

Gothenburg, Sweden - Violence broke out on a neo-Nazi march that had been re-routed away from the City's main Synagogue. However, as the march passed within 200 yards of the Synagogue fighting broke out between the marchers and anti-fascists.

Hezbollah - The leader of the organisation has called on Jews in Israel to "return to the countries they came from" before his terror organisation launches a war. He said Jews "will have no secure place in occupied Palestine".

Norway - Has offered to allow the Israeli nuclear whistle blower, Mordachai Vanunu to live in Oslo with his Norwegian wife. Vanunu served 18 years in prison and travel prohibitions were placed on him when he was released. It is unclear if Israel will allow him out.

Iran - As Mr Trump seeks to end the US deal on Nuclear development in Iran, Mr Netanyahu has raised the question with Mrs May. However Mrs May says the deal is necessary. Mr Netanyahu believes the deal needs cancelling as Iran is seeking constantly to obtain a bomb which would be a huge threat to Israel.

Iran consistently calls for the annihilation of Israel.

Ezekiel 38 & 39 make increasingly interesting reading with the link up taking place between Iran, Turkey and Russia.

 Rain - There were floods and power cuts in Israel after last weeks torrential rain. 150 hikers were stranded near the Dead Sea. Floods hit the coast near the Lebanese border. The rain was very welcome as the Sea of Galilee is at its lowest for 50 years after a drought in the North.

Settlements - Mr Netanyahu is on the verge of approving 4000 new settlements in Judea and Samaria. These will include Ma'ale Adumin a huge settlement close to Jerusalem and would include it being annexed to Israel.

Gaza - Israeli jets destroyed a watchtower after a rocket was fired towards Israel from nearby. Hamas and Fatah have now linked up but Hamas will not part with its vast weapons arsenal. Conflict and problems loom, not least for Israel.

Education - The appeal court has ruled against sex segregation in schools and this could seriously affect some Jewish schools.

Christians from China - marched through Jerusalem at Sukkot, the feast of Tabernacles. These were evangelical Christians showing their love and support. As Mr Netanyahu has said more than once "Evangelical Christians are our best friends apart from the Jewish Community".

Archaeology - Israel's archaeologists have discovered the first known Roman- era theatre in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is close to the Western Wall. The excavations have revealed the first row of seats and orchestra area.

UNESCO - In a real turn up for the books UNESCO has appointed a new Director-General, a Jewish ex-French Culture Minister. Audrey Azoulay's appointment is yet to be ratified. After 50 years of anti-Israel bias. America and Israel have previously announced their impending resignation in 2018 so watch this space. A change for the better may be coming.

While every day that passes we can see indications of the fulfilment of Biblical prophecy, not least in relation to Israel and pointing to Christ's return to the Mount of Olives to establish His Kingdom. That being the case the return of the Lord for his church 7 years prior to that event must surely be on the threshold of the door.

If you are not saved there is still time! Call on Him now, tomorrow could be too late.

The Lord bless you,

David Hoyle.

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US Air Force Preparing To Put Nuclear-Equipped Bombers Back On 24-Hour Ready Alert Status As Global Tensions Rise!

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US Air Force Preparing To Put Nuclear-Equipped Bombers Back On 24-Hour Ready Alert Status As Global Tensions Rise by Geoffrey Grider The U.S. Air Force is preparing to put nuclear-armed bombers back on 24-hour ready alert, a status not seen since the Cold War ended in 1991. That means the long-dormant concrete pads at the ends of this base’s 11,000-foot runway — dubbed the “Christmas tree” for their angular markings — could once again find several B-52s parked on them, laden with nuclear weapons and set to take off at a moment’s notice. “This is yet one more step in ensuring that we’re prepared,” Gen. David Goldfein, Air Force chief of staff, said in an interview during his six-day tour of Barksdale and other U.S. Air Force bases that support the nuclear mission. “I look at it more as not planning for any specific event, but more for the reality of the global situation we find ourselves in and how we ensure we’re prepared going forward.” Goldfein and other senior defense officials stressed that the alert order had not been given, but that preparations were under way in anticipation that it might come. That decision would be made by Gen. John Hyten, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command, or Gen. Lori Robinson, the head of U.S. Northern Command. STRATCOM is in charge of the military’s nuclear forces and NORTHCOM is in charge of defending North America. This B-52 Air Force Bomber Can Hold 70,000 Lbs. in Weapons: Putting the B-52s back on alert is just one of many decisions facing the Air Force as the U.S. military responds to a changing geopolitical environment that includes North Korea’s rapidly advancing nuclear arsenal, President Trump’s confrontational approach to Pyongyang, and Russia’s increasingly potent and active armed forces. Goldfein, who is the Air Force’s top officer and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is asking his force to think about new ways that nuclear weapons could be used for deterrence, or even combat. “The world is a dangerous place and we’ve got folks that are talking openly about use of nuclear weapons,” he said. “It’s no longer a bipolar world where it’s just us and the Soviet Union. We’ve got other players out there who have nuclear capability. It’s never been more important to make sure that we get this mission right.” During his trip across the country last week, Goldfein encouraged airmen to think beyond Cold War uses for ICBMs, bombers and nuclear cruise missiles. “I’ve challenged…Air Force Global Strike Command to help lead the dialog, help with this discussion about ‘What does conventional conflict look like with a nuclear element?’ and ‘Do we respond as a global force if that were to occur?’ and ‘What are the options?’” he said. “How do we think about it — how do we think about deterrence in that environment?” Asked if placing B-52s back on alert — as they were for decades — would help with deterrence, Goldfein said it’s hard to say. “Really it depends on who, what kind of behavior are we talking about, and whether they’re paying attention to our readiness status,” he said. Already, various improvements have been made to prepare Barksdale — home to the 2d Bomb Wing and Air Force Global Strike Command, which oversees the service’s nuclear forces — to return B-52s to an alert posture. Near the alert pads, an old concrete building — where B-52 crews during the Cold War would sleep, ready to run to their aircraft and take off at a moment’s notice — is being renovated. Inside, beds are being installed for more than 100 crew members, more than enough room for the crews that would man bombers positioned on the nine alert pads outside. There’s a recreation room, with a pool table, TVs and a shuffleboard table. Large paintings of the patches for each squadron at Barksdale adorn the walls of a large stairway. A Rare Peek Inside The E-4B 'Doomsday' Plane: One painting — a symbol of the Cold War — depicts a silhouette of a B-52 with the words “Peace The Old Fashioned Way,” written underneath. At the bottom of the stairwell, there is a Strategic Air Command logo, yet another reminder of the Cold War days when American B-52s sat at the ready on the runway outside. Those long-empty B-52 parking spaces will soon get visits by two nuclear command planes, the E-4B Nightwatch and E-6B Mercury, both which will occasionally sit alert there. During a nuclear war, the planes would become the flying command posts of the defense secretary and STRATCOM commander, respectively. If a strike order is given by the president, the planes would be used to transmit launch codes to bombers, ICBMs and submarines. At least one of the four nuclear-hardened E-4Bs — formally called the National Airborne Operations Center, but commonly known as the Doomsday Plane — is always on 24-hour alert. Barksdale and other bases with nuclear bombers are preparing to build storage facilities for a new nuclear cruise missile that is under development. During his trip, Goldfein received updates on the preliminary work for a proposed replacement for the 400-plus Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles, and the new long-range cruise missile. “Our job is options,” Goldfein said. “We provide best military advice and options for the commander in chief and the secretary of defense. Should the STRATCOM commander require or the NORTHCOM commander require us to [be on] a higher state of readiness to defend the homeland, then we have to have a place to put those forces.” source