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Defending religious 11 ballot measures Promise Keepers CEO FREE liberty preserves right face California vows to light fi re among to spread the Gospel voters in November So. California men page 4 page 6 page 5 American Idol misses out Moriah Peters sings for a Higher Power By Patti Townley-Covert

hen Moriah Peters’ mom suggested her Wdaughter audition for American Idol in 2010, the high school senior hesitated. She’d done enough modeling to know that the Los Angeles entertain- ment scene can be very dark. However, her mom was so convinced of God’s leading that she persuaded Peters to begin a fi ve-month interview process to be on the show. Peters said she spoke openly about her faith, PHOTO COURTESY OF HARVEST CRUSADE A near-capacity crowd responds to one of many memorable moments during the and no one complained—until Aug. 25 Harvest Crusade at Angel Stadium. she performed for the celebrity judges. Though they loved her soulful voice and look, they said she needed to go make mistakes, Full Harvest feel sexy and experience life. Peters said she knew God had closed that door and had a big- Annual crusade at Angel Stadium ger plan, but she didn’t feel like it. She’d wasted important time that reaps life-changing, spiritual results might have been better used study- ing for fi nals. By Rick Albee with 4,288 coming forward and Since her freshman year at making commitments to follow Je- Don Lugo High School in Chi- ANAHEIM — Near-capacity sus Christ as their Lord and Savior crowds fi lled Angel Stadium Aug. during the Saturday opener. no, Peters said she’d had a plan. 25 and 26 and the only pitch they The thunder of the amps warm- “My plan was to get a scholar- heard was about Jesus. ing gave a pre-crusade anticipation ship at a University of California, With the Angeles baseball team to the thousands anxiously waiting go on to law school and become on the road in Detroit, Harvest in the parking lot—which had been an entertainment lawyer.” Crusade brought its annual event full for hours—for the gates to be That way, the honors student to the venue, but this year the evan- opened. The Harvest Praise Band fi gured she could stay involved gelistic outreach widened its reach welcomed people as they fl ooded with her hidden dream: music. beyond the concrete confi nes of into the stadium two hours before But God had a different plan, the stadium with its Aug. 26 Har- the crusade’s start. Peters said, with a sparkle in her vest America, aimed at reaching a David Crowder took the stage voice. While leaving her last audi- quarter-of-a-million people simulta- next, giving permission for the au- tion with American Idol, a strang- neously hearing the gospel. dience to use their outside voices er approached. After hearing her The day before, however, the to sing along. Crowder, in his sig- sing and express her convictions, event kicked off with Harvest Cru- nature beard, cap and boots, drew he said he wanted to introduce sade’s signature outreach. In a sta- from his experience of being able her to singer/songwriter Wendi dium with a capacity of just over Foy. That connection took Peters 45,000, more than 41,000 attended, See HARVEST, page 2 to Nashville where she recorded three demos. Foy warned Peters not to get her hopes up. As a result, Peters said she came home and prayed that if Biola University joins it were God’s will, He’d open the doors. Knowing that most singers

don’t get signed, Peters realized PHOTO BY JENA COOPER/JLYNDELPHOTOGRAPHY federal suit over abortion that only God could make her The celebrity judges on American Idol loved Moriah Peters’ soulful voice dream a reality. She let go of the and look, but they didn’t vote for her to continue on the show because she outcome and planned to take ad- needed to ‘go make mistakes and experience life.’ But her audition opened health insurance mandate vantage of her scholarship to Cali- the door for a Christian recording contract. LA MIRADA — In the ongoing main free to operate according to fornia State University, Fullerton. cal values and morals. But early God. In the midst of her angst battle against Obama’s new health their deeply-held beliefs. Punishing A week later, Foy called. Five in her senior year, she went she asked, “God, are you even mandate, two evangelical col- religious people and organizations labels wanted to meet Peters. through “a dry and doubtful leges—Biola University and Grace for freely exercising their faith is an With offers from all of them, she real? Because this doesn’t make College and Seminary in Indiana— assault on our most fundamental chose Provident Label Group. period” when she questioned sense to me.” That very moment, have fi led a federal lawsuit against American freedoms,” said Alliance They recently released her fi rst the existence of God and every- she knew He was. the Obama administration. Defending Freedom Senior Coun- album, “I Choose Jesus.” thing she’d been raised to be- “I knew that if God is not real, The lawsuit is the latest to chal- sel Gregory S. Baylor. She also chose her education, en- lieve. When people asked her to nothing matters. But if He is real, lenge the administration’s uncon- Baylor said that religious employ- rolling at Grand Canyon University defend her faith, she couldn’t nothing else matters,” she said. stitutional mandate that faith-based ers have no real choice: you must where she can do her marketing classes explain the origins of the Earth Though not everything made employers provide insurance cover- either comply and abandon your online while pursing her music. or historical evidence for the ex- sense, Peters chose to believe age for abortion-inducing drugs at religious freedom and conscience, istence of Jesus Christ. because she was convinced un- no cost to employees regardless of or resist and be taxed for your Choosing Christ One night, while outside look- derstanding would come as the religious or moral objections. With Christian parents, Peters ing up at the stars, Peters said she “Christian colleges should re- See LAWSUIT, page 2 said she was raised with bibli- had an honest conversation with See MORIAH PETERS, page 10 For information about advertising, subscriptions, or bulk delivery, please call 1-800-326-0795 2 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • September 2012 OC www.christianexaminer.com Movie promoter launches project to re-engage church with the arts By Lori Arnold the arts,” Bock said. “We need to can only be the Christian commu- on the History Channel. Other get back to a place like that. The nity that made it a hit.” planned projects involve Stephen HOLLYWOOD — Since starting defi nition of a patron of the arts “We target Bible-based projects, Spielberg with a proposed epic on his faith-based Hollywood public re- has changed pretty substantially things that are rooted, absolutely, Moses, and Will Smith is consider- lations fi rm a dozen years ago, Jon- since the Renaissance. It used to be in the Bible, where the only people ing a movie on Cain and Able. athan Bock and his team at Grace if you were a patron of the arts you who would make this a big, huge hit “I think they are a lot more recep- Hill Media have often bridged the were a rich guy in tights with a coin are people who are believers in the tive,” Bock said of Hollywood. “In the gap between the increasingly edgy purse. Now, the patron is the ticket- Bible,” he said. past 12 years I have personally seen movie industry and a skeptical buying customer, the consumer. the Christian community go from Christian community. They wield a lot of infl uence— not Chasing momentum near-pariah status within Hollywood “We have a tendency to stand individually (because), if I buy one Their fi rst project to promote is to a place where we are now absolutely there with our arms crossed waiting ticket it makes little difference, but “The American Bible Challenge,” a seen as a potential audience, as a real to be offended,” Bock said of the as a community you can have a tre- new game show on the GSN chan- audience worth going after. Christian community. mendous amount of infl uence over nel, formerly known as the Game “That’s a terrifi c thing, to go The marketing guru, who worked the projects that are made into the Show Network. Bock said if Chris- from enmity to being viewed as a for Warner Bros. before launching future. tians rally around the show and it real, potential customer. I’ll take Grace Hill, said he’s hoping to im- Jonathan Bock, owner of Grace Hill “This relationship worked well becomes a major hit, Hollywood that, in a 10-year-time span, any day prove the relationship between the Media, has launched As1, a new like this for hundreds and hun- is more likely to produce similar of the week. That’s a huge step in two communities through As1, a initiative to re-engage Christians into dreds of years. Why would we not shows. Its Aug. 23 debut was the the right direction.” the creative process in Hollywood. new campaign to re-engage Chris- want to get back to a place like that largest No. 1 showing in the chan- Storytelling and relationships tians into the arts. where it was benefi cial to the artist nel’s history and propelled it into “What I love about As1 is that hind art and culture, evidenced by and benefi cial for society and ben- the top fi ve cable list for several de- The public relations specialist ad- mits that artists, by the their nature, it sets a bold vision that also is the famous works of Leonardo da efi cial for the church?” mographic categories. will often press the lines in storytell- grounded in history,” Bock said. Vinci, Raffaello “Raphael” Sanzio To help with that goal Bock’s As1 “Hollywood is a business that ing, but Christians would be wise to “The goal of As1 is to restore the da Urbino, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, initiative will target specifi c proj- chases momentum,” Bock said. consider the broader implications. church to its historically traditional Merisi da Caravaggio and Michel- ects that appeal to a narrow mar- “They try to catch lightening in a angelo, whose credits include the bottle twice.” He cited a scene in “The Passion role as a patron of the arts.” ket. Those pledging to be part of of the Christ” when Mary reached Sistine Chapel and the statues Da- He cited the success of the movie Bock said during the Renais- the As1 movement will then work over to help Jesus carry the cross sance and other signifi cant eras the vid and Pietà. to promote those projects to make “Saving Private Ryan,” which spawned a series of war movies. Current trends, while she fl ashed back to coming to church often was a driving force be- “The church was a real patron of them “unequivocal hits where it his aid when he fell as a child. The he added, are an appetite for vampires scene, Bock said, was not scriptural, because of the popularity of “Twilight,” yet in the broader context viewers themed reality shows and cooking cer, was given an extended stand- highlight the real need for salva- understood the message of suffer- HARVEST… shows, which have found homes on ing ovation before presenting the tion. In it, Nicodemus recognized ing and sacrifi ce that Gibson was Continued from page 1 multiple cable outlets beyond the Food opening prayer. who Jesus was in an admiring way, telling. Network and Cooking channels. Jeremy Camp led several songs but Jesus did not come to be ad- “The gospel is going to get to read the audience and threw in and shared his life-verse, Acts mired, Laurie said, He came to be “Success breeds success in Holly- preached, even if it’s only pretty a Hank Williams, “I Saw the Light” 20:24: “But my life is worth nothing followed. Laurie made clear that wood,” Bock said. good, the gospel is going to get rendition that got everyone on to me unless I use it for fi nishing you cannot be a Christian without For instance, he said the strong preached,” he said. “That’s a $100 their feet. Gungor and Third Day, the work assigned me by the Lord being born again. theatrical showings by “The Passion million marketing campaign for both multiple award-winning Chris- Jesus—the work of telling others of the Christ,” “October Baby” and our faith when they are spending tian entertainment, took the stage the Good News about the wonder- Beyond the stadium Sherwood Baptist Church’s releases lots of advertising dollars pushing next with Christian music that set ful grace of God.” At Laurie’s invitation, thousands “Fireproof” and “Courageous” have people toward seeing the Bible? the mood and introduced Greg As a prelude to the message by of people fi lled the outfi eld of caught the eye of industry insiders. How is that not good for us?” Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Laurie, a declaration was made Anaheim stadium, indicating their “All of those were hits, but all Bock said he favors using these Christian Fellowship in Riverside, that the church no longer has to desire to know Christ. By the end of those were made outside of the movies as a way to initiate dialog and founder of the Harvest Cru- come to the arena, but the arena of the altar call 3,853 souls were Hollywood system,” the promoter about Christianity and build rela- sades. can come to the church, an illus- added to the kingdom as a result of said. “Now what we are seeing is tionships with an eye toward break- On Sunday, the ballpark was more tration of the technology making the in-stadium portion of Harvest Hollywood wanting to get in on this ing Christian stereotypes. subdued as the time for the inau- it possible for Harvest America to America, bringing the weekend to- and be part of the process.” “We, unfortunately, are in a posi- gural Harvest America crusade ap- be shared nationwide. It also un- tal to 8,141. Salvation and rededica- Many of the major studios now tion where other people are creat- proached. More than 700 ushers derscored Laurie’s intent to use tion fi gures for the broadcast por- have faith-based divisions, and ing culture and we are always put in took their places to help in the or- any means to share the gospel and tion of Harvest America were not some big Hollywood names have the position to react to it,” he said. derly seating of thousands of guests. bring people to a relationship with available at press time. major Christian-themed movies in “By making these big hits, by setting Grounds keepers maintained the Christ. the pipeline, some of them with ourselves up as a very bankable au- track surrounding the main stage as Mercy Me, the lead-in to Laurie’s LA Harvest is next budgets in the hundreds of mil- dience, Christians will actually be others cordoned off the infi eld in an message, took time between songs Southern California will get one lions. part of the creative process. We are attempt to preserve the turf. More to share that we all have one thing more opportunity to experience Russell Crowe will star in fi lm- going to put the Bible back to the than 2,100 venues across America— in common—the ultimate healer, Harvest Crusade with a two-day maker Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah,” front end of pop culture and hope- including more than 1,000 churches, Jesus Christ. campaign at Dodger Stadium on set for release in 2014. TV mega- fully keep it there for a long, long, 600 radio stations and nine television Sept. 8 and 9. Bands for that cru- producer Mark Burnett and his long time.” stations—readied their equipment to Seeking happiness sade will include the Newsboys, wife, actress Roma Downey, are receive Harvest America live from the Upon taking the stage, Laurie Jeremy Camp, Steven Curtis Chap- teaming up for a 10-part series on For more information, visit www. satellite-feed in Anaheim stadium. shared that the phrase “Is it pos- man, David Crowder, Phil Wick- the Bible, which will air next spring as1.org. The Harvest Praise Band again sible to change my life” had been ham and the Katinas. Evangelist welcomed the attendees as they typed into Google search more Nick Vujicic will also speak. Parking fl ooded into the stadium. Once than a billion times, demonstrating is also $15 at the Los Angeles ball- stitution. most of people were in, they were how unhappy people are with their park. LAWSUIT… “Government offi cials do not encouraged to, “Get on your feet own lives. Since 1990, Harvest Ministries Continued from page 1 have the right to require religious and say hello to America!” as the Holding up his Bible, Laurie pro- have held large-scale evangelistic organizations to act in a way con- seconds ticked down and Harvest nounced that only the Bible has the outreaches across the United States, faith. He feels that every American trary to deeply-held religious be- America went live across the na- answer, and even though nine out and in Canada, Australia, and New should know that a government liefs, nor do they have the right tion. of 10 American homes have a Bible, Zealand. More than 4,500,000 peo- with the power to do this to anyone to defi ne what constitutes the free the people don’t know it. And, be- ple have attended a Harvest event can do this — and worse — to ev- exercise of religion,” added Grace The church and the arena cause they don’t know their Bible, in person, with more than 450,000 eryone.” College and Seminary President Pastor Levi Lusko, from Fresh they don’t know He who is the au- having registered decisions of faith “The Obama administration’s Ronald E. Manahan. “To determine Life Church in Montana, welcomed thor. Laurie said that each of us are in Jesus Christ. mandate forces us to act against that Grace College and Seminary is attendees before introducing Pas- designed to know Him, and that our own doctrinal statement, which not ‘religious enough’ to qualify for tor Chuck Smith, the founder of only God can fi ll that void. For more information about the upholds the sanctity of human life,” an exemption from this mandate is the Calvary Chapel movement. Laurie used the passage of Ni- events visit www.harvest.org or said Biola University President Bar- an affront to the religious freedom Smith, who has been battling can- codemus and Jesus from John 3 to www.harvestamerica.com. ry H. Corey. “It unjustly intrudes on and free conscience of dedicated our religious liberty as protected Christian organizations across under the U.S. Constitution and America.” makes a mockery of our attempts to ADF attorneys have already fi led DEGREES THROUGH#ORRESPONDENCE live our lives according to our faith three other lawsuits against the convictions, time-honored and mandate: one on behalf of Geneva Associate through Ph.D. long protected.” College and The Seneca Hardwood s#REDITFORLIFEEXPERIENCE Biola University legal counsel Lumber Company in Pennsylvania, Jerry Mackey is also participating in one on behalf of Louisiana College FOR A FREE CATALOG, CONTACT US AT the case. in Louisiana, and one on behalf of The new lawsuit fi led by the Al- Hercules Industries in Colorado, in WWWLBCSORGsLBCANDS GMAILCOM liance Defending Freedom in the which a federal judge issued an or- 352-621-4991 or write to us U.S. District Court for the Northern der preventing the mandate from District of Indiana, Grace Schools v. being enforced against the family- 5480 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34446 Sebelius, argues that the mandate run business. The lawsuits repre- violates the Religious Freedom Res- sent a large cross-section of Protes- Liberty Bible College & Seminary toration Act as well as the First and tants and Catholics who object to Fifth amendments to the U.S. Con- the mandate. www.christianexaminer.com OC September 2012 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 3 Bible is the star of new game show hosted by Foxworthy By Lori Arnold Foxworthy, who gained fame as the redneck comedian, is a com- SANTA MONICA — The Scrip- mitted Christian who serves as a tures took center stage on the small group leader at his church GSN network with its Aug. 23 and volunteers with Young Life. debut of “The American Bible He has also hosted a variety of Challenge,” an original one-hour shows including “The Jeff Fox- game show hosted by comedian worthy Show,” “Blue Collar TV” Jeff Foxworthy. and “Are You Smarter Than a 5th The show debuted as the No. 1 Grader?” program ever on GSN, breaking The show will use current as the previous record by more than well as historical references, and half a million. The new series also “questions will be drawn from ranked among the top fi ve cable the rich, dense narrative found networks in total viewers, women in the world’s best-selling book. 25 to 54 and viewers 25 to 54 in its The contestants will share their time period. compelling back stories, and each “The best-selling book of all team will be playing for a chari- time is now GSN’s most viewed table organization.” program of all time, which proves Jonathan Bock, founder of that consumers are yearning for Grace Hill Media—which is pro- fun, family- friendly entertain- moting the series—said it is vital ment,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, that the Christian community executive vice president of pro- continues to support the show, gramming and development for and by doing so it will encour- GSN. “We are incredibly proud age producers to invest in other of this show and are happy that it Christian-themed programming. connected with so many viewers.” He likened it to getting your Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will host “The American Bible Challenge,” a new program on GSN, the former Game Show The show features 18 three- voice heard by voting. In addition Network. Several Southern California teams will compete. member teams who face off on to offering family friendly shows, their charities are as follows: The les, the Black AIDS Institute, which American Bible Challenge” is the their knowledge of the Bible as the game offers a time for the gos- Boys Next Door, Pasadena, Oasis focuses on AIDS in the black com- fi rst of its “Shiny Floor Game” cat- they earn money for charity. Dur- pel to be shared in primetime. It USA, which works to end human munity; Team Sizzling Seeleys, Sac- egory—contemporary studio-based ing the fi rst six episodes, three airs at 8 p.m. PDT Thursdays. traffi cking; Team Drama Mamas, ramento, Royal Family Kids Camp, game shows that focus on themes teams will compete for the right “How can we not enthusiastically Sacramento, Locks of Love, which for foster kids; and The Suburban prevalent in pop culture. Its execu- to move on to semi-fi nal and fi nal support this show and make it a big provides hairpieces to children Saints, Sacramento, City Cross- tive producers are RelativityREAL’s competitions. hit?” said Bock, founder of the new suffering from long-term medical roads, a nonprofi t serving Sacra- Tom Forman of “Extreme Make- “It’s just cool seeing people As1 movement to bolster Christians hair loss; Team Firefi ghters, Los mento. over: Home Edition” and Embassy come and, within the course of an as patrons of the arts. The group Angeles, The Saint Baldrick’s Foun- Offi cials with the station, for- Row’s Michael Davies of “The New- hour, win money to help change released a YouTube video Aug. 14 dation, a volunteer-driven charity merly known as the Game Show lywed Game” and “Who Wants to someone else’s life,” Foxwor- urging Christians to support the that funds research to fi nd cures Network, said the show represents Be a Millionaire.” Nick Stuart and thy said on the game’s website. program. for childhood cancers; The Food a “broader programming strategy Maura Dunbar of Odyssey Net- “That’s a neat thing to be a part California boasts eight—nearly Fighters, Sacramento, Foodlink of game-based series that refl ect works are consulting producers. of.” half— of the teams. The teams and Inc., a hunger organization; Team the core attributes of the brand.” It Judson’s Legacy, Orange County, has more than 75 million subscrib- For more information, visit www. Hunter’s Hope, an organization ers on its television network and gsntv.com. The YouTube video can Rick Warren cites incivility that raises awareness of Krabbe online site. be seen by searching “The American as reason for not hosting Disease; Team Reborn, Los Ange- The network said that “The Bible Challenge.” presidential forum in OC BP News Service a place where people of good- will can seriously disagree on LAKE FOREST — Author and signifi cant issues without being pastor Rick Warren has announced disagreeable or resorting to per- he won’t be hosting a forum this sonal attack and name-calling. But year with President Obama and that is not the climate of today’s presumptive Republican nominee campaign. I’ve never seen more Mitt Romney, saying it would be irresponsible personal attacks, “hypocritical” to host the event in mean-spirited slander, and fl at- light of the two campaigns’ nega- out dishonest attack ads, and I tive tone. don’t expect that tone to change The pastor of Orange County’s before the election. Saddleback Church, Warren host- “It would be hypocritical to pre- ed a Saddleback Civil Forum on tend civility for one evening only the Presidency in 2008 with Obama to have the name-calling return the and John McCain, shortly before next day.” McCain became the Republican Warren said he had talked “with nominee. But the tone of this year’s both campaigns about the possibil- campaign, Warren told the Orange ity of doing it again” and “they were County Register, is even worse than both favorable to participating.” He 2008. also said the “TV networks were ea- In July, Warren announced he ger to cover it again.” hoped to host an Obama-Romney In 2008, the candidates were forum. interviewed separately by War- “We created the civil forums to ren, who asked identical ques- promote civility and personal re- tions to each. McCain, who was spect between people with major interviewed last, was placed in a differences,” Warren told the news- room without a monitor and not paper in an Aug. 23 article. allowed to know the questions in “The forums are meant to be advance.

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The legacy of Helen Gurley Brown When women complain about “tramp”? Hollander’s of the things men do men who can’t commit, they can answer didn’t mat- when released from so- thank — or blame — two people: …there are moral laws ter. The question cial constraints and ex- Playboy magazine publisher Hugh answered itself. This pectations. The result? Hefner and the former editor of was before “anything A new breed of ‘Thou Cosmopolitan magazine, Helen Gur- which, when violated, cause goes” replaced self- shalt nots’—from sex- ley Brown, who died in August at control as a worthy ual harassment poli- age 90. goal. cies in the workplace Brown was the fl ip side of Hefner, physical, emotional, social Just as there are (‘No compliments on offering women permission, even laws in nature which, hair or dress, if you encouragement, to embrace a fe- if violated, bring re- Cal Thomas know what’s good for male version of Hefner’s freewheel- and spiritual consequences. percussions, so, too, you’), to the manda- ing “Playboy philosophy” of unre- are their moral laws which, when tory ‘date rape’ seminars that greet strained sexual pleasure. Brown “Surprising Stuff They Don’t Want individuals who practice it and to violated, cause physical, emotional, unsuspecting college freshmen.” and Hefner offered one-way tickets From You in the Sack”; and “Guys societies that tolerate it. “Fornica- social and spiritual consequences. Having abandoned a code of con- to fantasyland, a journey suppos- Sex Confessions.” There is raunchi- tor” was one. We changed the word It is one reason we have preachers duct that has served humanity well for edly without cost to a destination er stuff not suitable for those with so as to appear less “judgmental,” to remind us of such things, but millennia, Brown and her followers seemingly without consequences. gentler sensibilities. but the behavior that word de- fewer of us listen to them and suf- were forced to write a new code to deal Pausing at the supermarket In any revolution—political, or scribes didn’t change. “Sexually fer as a result. with the predictable result of bad male checkout each month to read the sexual one championed by active” is now the preferred phrase Katherine Kerstin, chairman of behavior that previous constraints had Cosmo’s enticing headlines and to those like Hefner and Brown— that describes what the word used the Center of the American Ex- worked well to limit. Men wanted their notice the cleavage of the “cover there are casualties. No one wants to. It seems more tolerant and periment in Minneapolis and a cake “and Edith, too,” to paraphrase girl”—both Brown’s signature— to talk about the casualties of the that’s the problem. commentator for National Public a country song and women didn’t like is something like slowing down sexual revolution because that I recall reading an interview in Radio’s “All Things Considered,” the end result. to view a multi-car pileup. Yet the wouldn’t sell magazines or seduce the 1970s with Xaviera Hollander, wrote about Brown’s “seductive Brown sowed the wind, to bor- “damage” Brown’s philosophy of a new generation of young people. who was promoting her memoir philosophy” of unfettered freedom row a biblical phrase, and millions sexual liberation caused (or refl ect- Sex sells, but it also brings misery “The Happy Hooker.” As I remem- in 1997 for the Minneapolis Star-Tri- of women who ingested her poison ed) is far more severe. when it’s misused. ber it, the interviewer asked Hol- bune. It has a catch, she wrote: “For continue to reap the whirlwind. A sampling of Cosmo headlines There was a time when words lander a penetrating question, the if ‘freedom’ is women’s birthright, What a legacy. included: “75 Sex Tricks (Warn- served a purpose. Some were once gist of which went something like it is also men’s. And as the last in- ing: They Are So Hot That This used to discourage bad behavior this: What’s the difference between hibition bites the dust, women are © 2012 Tribune Media Services, Magazine May Burst into Flames)”; that was thought to be harmful to you and what used to be called a fi nding they don’t much like some Inc. Defending religious liberty preserves right to spread the Gospel

Over the last two ings we cherish in the tions. In the context of this experience, cation of the so-called “separation their ability to send out missionar- years, my family has United States. If you I have come to view the necessity of of church and state.” Other times, ies and humanitarian aid worldwide developed a particu- were born in Haiti, defending the liberties we have in the churches are wrongfully prohibited may be severely inhibited. lar passion for the you would likely have U.S. as more important than merely from occupying their own property We must be committed to de- people of Haiti due suffered from the protecting the individual right to go to and, in one specifi c case, a church- fending the First Amendment to three recent mis- lack of clean water, church or to share one’s faith. affi liated school was told by the right to spread the Gospel of Jesus sion trips my children lack of food, unend- The call for many Christian orga- City of Los Angeles that it could Christ, so that the work of Chris- and I have taken with ing sickness, politi- nizations is to share the Gospel and only expand if the Christian school tians will not only be felt here in the the Haiti Endowment cal corruption, and make an impact worldwide, as evi- provided a “secular education Mon- U.S., but internationally as well. We Fund. Our fi rst mis- widespread Voodoo denced during catastrophes such days through Fridays.” Advocates have been afforded so many liber- sion trip was sched- Robert Tyler worship. However, if as the earthquake in Haiti and the for Faith and Freedom fi led a fed- ties and blessings as American citi- uled just before the you were born in the rebuilding of this nation physically eral lawsuit on behalf of the school zens; as Christian citizens, we have earthquake that dev- U.S., you would have likely ben- and spiritually. For Christians to and, as a result, the City withdrew a responsibility to use what we have astated this small island nation. efi ted from the abundance of clean be able to continue this work, they that restriction. With the correct been given and to stand up for our The earthquake delayed our fi rst water, healthy foods, antibiotics, must be able to expand and grow application of the law, and through religious liberties so that we can trip to Haiti for a short time, a time democratic values, and widespread their ministries. Christians taking a stand for their continue to share our faith with the during which Christian ministries Christianity. Unfortunately, Christian minis- religious freedoms, that school is world! and American humanitarian aid Because of God’s blessings, we have tries are often experiencing more now educating potential ministers poured into Haiti. been the most generous nation in the and more diffi culty practicing and missionaries from a Christian Tyler is the founder and general While bringing basic necessities world with the provision of humanitar- their faith right here in the United worldview! counsel for Advocates for Faith to the poorest nation in the West- ian aid. More importantly, however, States. Many times, churches seek If we don’t defend our Constitu- and Freedom, a Murrieta-based law ern Hemisphere, I have refl ected Americans have exported Christianity to rent public facilities in order to tional liberties, churches may not fi rm specializing in religious liberty upon the intolerable circumstanc- worldwide through the passion of mis- hold services but are often denied be able to assemble for services, issues. For more information, visit es of living in Haiti and the bless- sionaries and humanitarian organiza- based on the misunderstood appli- their teaching may be censored and www.faith-freedom.com.

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Calif. men By Lori Arnold Lasting legacy What: Promise Keeners To help retain the momentum SAN DIEGO — Dr. Raleigh Men’s Conference after the conference, Promise Washington, a former urban When: September 7-8 Keepers is coordinating with pastor, has a vow for Southern Where: Viejas Arena, San Diego such groups as Iron Sharpens California men: be prepared to be State University Iron, Men of the Cross and Man called out—and up. It’s a promise Speakers: Miles McPherson, in the Mirror. he has no qualms about keeping. Raleigh Washington, Tony “We are partnering with men’s Washington, president and Evans, Sam Rodriguez, ministries that will do follow up CEO of the national Promise Greg Stier, Bob Beltz and continue the discipleship Keepers men’s ministry, will bring Also: Music - Lincoln Brewster process,” Washington said. “We his team to San Diego Sept. 7 and Comedy - Brad Stine are catalytic. We light the fi re. 8 at San Diego State University’s Cost: $59 — use online promo We introduce men to Christ. Viejas Arena for “Called Out!” code “0912-CENW” to They give their life to Christ. The event is one of fi ve national save $20. Pay just $39 They rededicate their life. They conferences this year. — Registration — make a decision to come out of “I want to tell the men that 1-866-776-6473 pornography and adulterous Promise Keepers is back in an www.promisekeepers.org/events relationships. They make great absolute, most powerful way,” the commitments. foundational calling is to men,” Denver resident said. Dr. Raleigh Washington, left, president and CEO of Promise Keepers, will speak “So when the local church and Washington, who once served Washington said, adding that they at its Sept. 7 and 8 conference at San Diego State University. This year’s theme other men’s ministries grab them as the ministry’s vice president relaunched their national con- is “Called Out!” and continue that sojourn you of reconciliation, returned to ferences directed solely to men. see transformation in a church, Promise Keepers in 2008 with its “We’ve done three this year, and believe.” is a spiritual sojourn. When they transformation in a community, founder Bill McCartney. Together the Spirit of the Living God has In Cedar Falls, Iowa, the men come to Promise Keepers they transformation in a city because they widened the scope of the fallen each time, at each place, in were so moved by the experience have that spiritual hunger satisfi ed the fi re that is lit by the ministry ministry to include women, young a way that is a clear indication that that they pledged $100,000 to with a pure gospel and challenges of Promise Keepers.” adults and families. God is anointing the ministry of bring it back next year and vowed that will transform a man’s life.” Since its founding in 1990, “After doing that for two years Promise Keepers. It is transform- to each bring four men to guaran- In keeping with this year’s Washington said Promise Keep- we found out Promise Keepers’ ing lives in ways you would never tee a 2013 crowd of 20,000. Called Out theme, the speakers ers has reached out to more In Dallas, nearly half of those will challenge the men to develop than six million men, with more in attendance were under the an intimate relationship with Je- than one million coming to Aglow International brings age of 30. sus Christ through duty, nobility, know Christ. “That shocked us because we leadership, action and courage. “It’s going to be a life-chang- haven’t necessarily marketed to Evangelist Greg Stier will start ing experience,” Washington national convention to that group, but men are coming the campaign through his “Called said. “The catalytic fi re will be lit and they are absolutely loving it,” Out” message, which will be fol- on Friday night when we start, Southern California Washington said. lowed by Bob Beltz with “A Call and it will not go out until we “I really believe that young men to Duty”; Tony Evans with “A Call leave.” By Lori Arnold are seeking for some identity in a to Lead”; and Sam Rodriguez with spiritual fashion. Unfortunately, “A Call to Action.” The cost of the event is $59, but ONTARIO — Aglow Interna- for the millennial generation— Washington will address racial a savings of $20 per person is avail- tional will host “Arising,” its 2012 and that’s pretty much 15 to and denominational divisions in able for Christian Examiner readers National Conference, Oct. 4 to 6 30—only 4 percent of them have “A Call to Courage,” and local by mentioning code 0912-CENW at the Ontario Convention Center. a biblically based faith in Jesus Pastor Miles McPherson of the during registration. For more infor- “It’s time for us to step into the Christ. But 85 percent of them will Rock Church will present “A Call mation, visit www.promisekeepers. fullness of who we are,” said Jane tell you ‘I am spiritual,’ so there to Nobility.” org/events or call 1-866-776-6473. Hansen Hoyt, president and CEO of Aglow International, which has ministered to an estimated 17 Concordia University presents million people through prayer, evangelism and compassion. 5th annual “There is an increased mantle on this ministry. It is the time of our arising.” FAITH at WORK Hoyt, whose ministry is one of the largest global Christian organiza- tions with more than two million Jane Hansen Hoyt, president of Aglow Conference women and men who meet in 4,300 International, is one of two speakers fellowship groups in nearly 170 at its “Arising,” the 2012 National nations, will be a keynote speaker. Convention, which will be held Oct. 4 Bringing Biblical Principles to Your Work A seasoned public speaker, Hoyt to 6 at the Ontario Convention Center. has addressed conferences around the world, on behalf of Aglow and tions through prophetic ministry Speakers and powerful teaching. Saturday, October 13 through the broader Christian 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Art Barter, CEO of Datron World community. In 2007, she moderat- Now a California resident, he #ONCORDIA5NIVERSITY #OMMUNICATIONS )NC&OUNDER ed a forum on the abuse of women is the founder of Brilliant Book AND#%/OF3ERVANT,EADERSHIP at the fi rst Knesset Christian Allies House and My Emerging Light. #ONCORDIA7EST )RVINE #! )NSTITUTE “This is a great, great moment for Caucus Women’s Summit held in s2E4HINKYOURWORKLIFEFROM'ODSPERSPECTIVE Jerusalem. In 2009, she was the fi rst us,” Cooke said. “God is breathing destiny on us. I believe that Aglow Noel Massie, President, UPS, female keynote speaker in Promise s"EEQUIPPEDTOAPPLY"IBLICALPRINCIPLESAND Central California District Keepers’ 20-year history. has passed her tests. We’ve come An ordained minister, Hoyt through our apprenticeship.” PRACTICESTOYOURWORK serves on the America for Jesus Founded by four women in 1967, the ministry has expanded its vision s,EARNHOWYOUARECALLEDBY'ODTOFULlLL(IS executive board, the Eagles Vision PLANSFORYOURJOB Shelley Ehlers &OUNDEROF Apostolic Team, the Christians for to include men. 3HOW.O"EACH4OWEL WHICH Israel advisory board and the board Klaus Kuehn and his team will SUCCESSFULLYWONFUNDINGONTHE of the International Reconciliation lead worship. Kuehn, a resident of s.ETWORKWITHHUNDREDSOFOTHER#HRISTIANS !"#46SHOWh3HARK4ANKv Coalition. She is the author of Texas, is director of Pure Worship Ministries and travels extensively s6IEWYOURWORKASACALLINGANDSERVICETO'OD several books, including “Journey Sue Fries /WNER0RESIDENT of a Woman,” “Master Plan” and around the globe. He was trained OF%#/,!4ERMITEAND0EST the newly released “The View from by Christ for the Nations in Dallas, -ANAGEMENT (OSTOF4HE3UE Above.” where for several years he served &RIES3HOWON++,! Also speaking will be Graham as a worship leader. Cooke, a long-time friend of the “This is a season of change,” the conference literature said. Joe Kissack &ORMEREXECUTIVE ministry who is noted for his train- WITH#OLUMBIA4RI3TAR4ELEVISION ing programs on the prophetic, “We’re learning to do the business spiritual warfare, intimacy with of Heaven here on earth. We are God, leadership and spirituality. becoming the fulfi llment of all the Through his ministry Cooke in- Father’s intention for His creation spires others to pursue God with in this life.” Presented by Conference Tickets $10 abandon, letting go of old mindsets Advance registration is $165 or Register now at and opening up a radically new $245 for married couples. Admis- www.faithandworklife.org understanding of who God really sion for college students is $75 and is. Originally from Manchester, $50 for minor teens. Info: Call (714) 272-7865 WWWCUIEDU or email [email protected] England, Cooke brings insight, hope and vision for the future of For more information, visit www. individuals, churches, cities and na- aglow.org. 6 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • September 2012 OC www.christianexaminer.com 11 ballot measures face California voters in November By Ron Prentice If passed, this measure would litical parties oppose Proposition require two-year state budgets, in- Christian Examiner Ballot Recommendations 38, as does Gov. Jerry Brown, who SACRAMENTO —Along with stead of the current annual cycle. Prop. 30 — No Prop. 36 — No Position sees Proposition 38 as a competitor selecting their picks for local, state It would prohibit the Legislature Prop. 31 — Yes Prop. 37 — No against his own Proposition 30. and federal offi ces, California vot- from creating expenditures of Prop. 32 — Yes Prop. 38 — No ers will also choose “yes” or “no” on more than $25 million without fi rst Prop. 33 — Yes Prop. 39 — No Proposition 39 a number of initiatives on the No- proving the source of the funding, Prop. 34 — No Position Prop. 40 — No Tax Treatment for Multistate vember ballot. In use since 1911, such as new revenues or cuts. Prop- Prop. 35 — Yes Businesses. Clean Energy and California’s initiative process has a osition 31 would permit the Califor- Energy Effi ciency Funding. national reputation for bypassing nia governor to unilaterally make These ballot recommendations represent the editorial position of the Chris- Initiative Statute. its elected representatives in favor budget cuts if the Legislature fails tian Examiner newspaper and not that of the author of this article or of the The major funder of this cam- of a vote at the polls, where the true to act, and it would require the es- California Family Council. paign claims that existing Califor- majority of voters can directly cre- tablishment of performance goals nia law permits annual revenue loss ate new laws. for budget items and performance of $1 billion through a loophole. To be placed on the ballot, most reviews of all state programs. The customers. This measure would Offenders. Penalties. Initiative This measure would require all propositions require a minimum California Republican Party sup- “(change) current law to allow in- Statute. multi-state businesses to calculate of 505,000 valid signatures from ports this measure, and the state surance companies to set prices In 1994, California voters passed their California tax liability based registered California voters, and a Democratic Party opposes it. based on whether the driver previ- a “Three Strikes” Law, which man- on their percentage of sales that proposition attempting to change the ously carried auto insurance with dates a minimum sentence of 25 took place in this state. Proposition California Constitution requires more Proposition 32 any insurance company.” Propo- years to life imprisonment for 39 would also mandate that for the than 807,000. Typically 25 percent to Political Contributions by Payroll sition 33 would allow insurers to three-time repeat offenders with fi rst fi ve years $550 million of annu- 30 percent of the signatures gathered Deduction. Contributions to offer discounts to new customers multiple prior “serious” felony con- al new revenue would be dedicated are invalid for reasons such as inad- Candidates. Initiative Statute. who can show a continuous cover- victions. The number of persons to the creation of energy effi ciency equate completion of information, Should this initiative pass, it age from any licensed auto insur- now serving life sentences in Cali- projects and clean energy jobs in incorrect addresses or no evidence would ban direct contributions to ance company over the previous fornia due to three convictions is California. The founder of a capital of voter registration. A campaign to candidates by corporations and fi ve years. The initiative also “allows 8,800. Proposition 36 attempts to management fi rm, Thomas Steyer, place a proposition on the ballot will unions. It would also prohibit increased (policy costs) for driv- revise the “three strikes” law to im- has personally given nearly $22 mil- commonly spend well over $1 million unions, corporations, and govern- ers without history of continuous pose life sentences only when the lion to fund this campaign, and a to hire trained personnel to gather ment contractors from automati- coverage,” exempting those whose new conviction is deemed “serious Californians for Clean Energy and signatures. Millions more will be spent cally deducting dues or fees from policies may have lapsed for rea- or violent” and would authorize a Jobs coalition has donated more on the campaign to pass or defeat a members or employees for political sons such as military service or 18 potential reduction in sentence for than $1.2 million in support. Oppo- measure. purposes. In support, the edito- months or more of unemployment. an estimated 3,000 offenders now nents of Proposition 39 claim that rial board of the Wall Street Journal The proposition is supported by serving life sentences. Supporters “a massive $1 billion tax increase on Proposition 30 wrote, “If California voters hope to the California Republican Party, claim the reduction in sentences California’s job creators ... will re- Temporary Taxes to Fund stand a chance of reining in such the former state Senate President could save the state more than sult in the loss of thousands of mid- Education. Guaranteed Local benefi ts and fi xing their dysfunc- pro tempore Don Perata and for- $150 million annually, and major dle class jobs.” Proposition 39 is op- Public Safety Funding. Initiative tional state, they’ll have to break mer chair of the state Assembly’s support for the proposition comes posed by the California Republican Constitutional Amendment. the government union political mo- Insurance Committee Juan Vargas. from the NAACP Legal Defense Party, the California Manufacturers Former Gov. Arnold Schwar- nopoly this November.” In opposi- Opponents include the Califor- and Educational Fund, the Cali- & Technology Association and the zenegger implemented a tempo- tion, Trudy Schafer of the Califor- nia Democratic Party, Consumer fornia Democratic Party and bil- California Asian Pacifi c Chamber rary tax increase in an attempt to nia League of Women Voters said, Watchdog and the Campaign for lionaire George Soros. Opponents of Commerce. close California’s gap between its “(Proposition 32) promises politi- Consumer Rights. claim that every state implement- budget and its defi cit. His succes- cal reform but it’s really designed ing a “three strikes” law has seen a Proposition 40 sor, Gov. Jerry Brown, wants to do by its special interest backers to Proposition 34 signifi cant reduction in crime, and Redistricting. State Senate the same thing, raising the state’s help themselves and harm their op- Death Penalty. Initiative Statute. California’s crime rate dropped 37 Districts. Referendum. base sales tax and increasing taxes ponents.” At last report, fi nancial If approved, this initiative would percent in its fi rst four years after This measure was created as a ref- for a period of seven years on annu- contributions in support of Propo- repeal the death penalty and re- implementation. Proposition 36 is erendum by the California Repub- al incomes higher than $250,000. sition 32 totaled $4 million, and the place it with life imprisonment opposed by the California Repub- lican Party, attempting to repeal Supporters include labor unions opposition campaign had raised without the possibility of parole, lican Party and Mike Reynolds, the the California State Senate district of teachers, service employees and $20 million, primarily from labor and would retroactively apply to author of the 1994 “Three Strikes” boundaries that were put in place in nurses, as well as the state’s Demo- associations. The total campaign is the 725 people already sentenced proposition. 2011 by the California Citizens Re- cratic Party. Opponents claim that projected to spend $50 million for to death. The measure also creates districting Commission. The CRP the language of the proposition and against. a $100 million fund to assist law en- Proposition 37 was not happy with the new bound- does not guarantee the direction forcement with homicide and rape Genetically Engineered Foods. aries developed by the Commis- and use of the $7 billion to $9 bil- Proposition 33 cases. Arguments for the elimina- Labeling. Initiative Statute. sion and hoped that by placing this lion expected to be raised and that Auto Insurance Companies. tion of the death penalty include This measure would require “la- referendum on the ballot it would this measure simply postpones the Prices Based on Driver’s History moral arguments against the taking beling on raw or processed food of- keep the new boundaries from be- need to cut spending. of Insurance Coverage. Initiative of human life, the grave risk of exe- fered for sale to consumers if made ing implemented until the people Statute. cuting people mistakenly convicted from plants or animals with genetic could vote on Proposition 40. How- Proposition 31 Under current California law, and the potential redistribution of material changed in specifi ed ways. ever, the California Supreme Court State Budget. State and auto insurance carriers may not fi nancial resources from court and Prohibits labeling or advertising ruled that the new boundaries be Local Government. Initiative offer policy discounts to new cus- prison costs to public safety purpos- such food as ‘natural.’” Major fund- implemented for the June 2012 Constitutional Amendment and tomers, and insurers may only of- es. The primary ballot argument ing in support comes from Mercola Primary and November 2012 Gen- Statute. fer “loyalty” discounts to existing against the repeal of the death pen- Health Industries, an alternative, eral Election. Therefore, in July the alty concerns justice being served natural medicine company, the CRP announced it would not put on behalf of crime victims and their Organic Consumers Fund and Dr. forth a campaign, since its objective loved ones. Supporters of the initia- Bronner’s Magic Soaps. Opponents for the referendum—postponing tive include the California Catho- of the initiative include the Council the new boundaries—did not suc- lic Conference of Bishops and the for Biotechnology Information, the ceed, and the CRP saw little reason American Civil Liberties Union. Grocery Manufacturers Association to spend money to conduct a cam- Opponents of Proposition 34 in- and Pioneer Hi-Bred International. paign. 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Both major po- www.christianexaminer.com OC September 2012 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 7 CFC’s strategic forums tackle Get Out the Vote campaigns By Lori Arnold quietly shifted the state’s political power from red to blue in fi ve years BREA — Nearly three dozen without the help of the party estab- Christian citizenship leaders from lishment. the Central Valley and south have Chase said he believes the fo- committed their hearts and re- rums could have similar success if sources to promote family values the focus remains on strategy and as part of a Get Out the Vote cam- unity. paign through California Family “If four people can fl ip a state, Council. what can a small group of commit- The citizenship leaders are ted people do?” Chase said. members of monthly Strategic Fo- rums held in San Diego, Orange Chiseling away County, Los Angeles, Fresno and Ron Prentice, chief executive of- the Four Corners area near Chino fi cer for California Family Council, Hills. Representatives from three reiterated the importance of net- new groups—Southwest Riverside, working by sharing that numerous South Bay/Los Angeles and Pasa- anti-family bills were weakened dena, were also on hand for a joint during this year’s legislative pro- meeting held Aug. 4 in Brea. cess after voters applied pressure to Dubbed as the “Super Forum,” their representatives. One of those the strategy event also included a bills would have expanded abortion team of 10 prayer warriors who in- services by lessening the medical terceded for unity of purpose and training needed to perform the sur- PHOTO BY JIM DOMAN vision. Members of several Strategic Forum groups from around the state gathered for a Super Forum meeting in Brea Aug. 4. The geries, and another would have re- Orange County Strategic Forum teams meet monthly to strategize on public policy issues from a Christian perspective. Their current focus is on getting out quired adults seeking treatment to member Mike Spence, who serves the vote for the November election. reduce same-sex attraction to sign as chief of staff for Assemblyman a waiver that contained one-sided Curt Hagman (R-Chino Hills), Having a voice Supreme Court ruling upholding my heart,” he told the group. “I information about the treatment, and is a nine-year president of the Barbara Lesure, on the executive President Barack Obama’s health- started to cry out for my country a known as reparative or change California Republican Assembly, committee for the Los Angeles Fo- care reform. couple of years ago and where we therapy. encouraged the leaders to remain rum, was exuberant as she shared “We are experimenting here in are headed.” “We thank God for the little bit steadfast despite an onslaught of about the prospect of having a Fresno,” Vanderhoof said. “We are He said he was grief-stricken af- of pressure they felt in weakening anti-family legislation emanating voice in the process. excited about the future. So now ter he envisioned his young sons these bills,” Prentice said. “These from Sacramento. “There was so much excitement we are on the radar screen of these approaching him as adults asking are the things we can do more and “It can be demoralizing, but about the possibility of the getting stations. We are speaking out, and about the culture decline of the na- more and more as we align and when you can see success and the the work done for the kingdom,” people are listening.” tion. build relationships.” people change, it can be very en- she said of their inaugural meet- “I didn’t want them to ask, ‘Dad, In the meantime, the focus will couraging,” said Spence, who has ing a year ago. “We are unifi ed and Network power did you know? Did you do some- be on the November election, with served 20-plus years on the West Co- ready to get the work done.” As one of the newer participants, thing?’” an eye toward establishing conser- vina Unifi ed School District board. Hoping to expand their sphere of Evan Chase, who has committed to He said his enthusiasm has been vative policy at the polls. A longtime GOP player and for- infl uence, she said the local group launching the South Bay Forum, buoyed by the Adam Schrage and “We are in this,” he said. “This is is working on a plan to reach out to mer chief of staff for San Diego said the citizenship groups are Rob Witwer book “The Blueprint: a sprint for us between now and the the county’s Catholic bishops. Republican Joel Anderson, Spence playing to a passion the Lord gave How the Democrats Won Colorado election.” warned against elevating a political “We are developing a plan so him several years ago to unite the and Why Republicans Everywhere that we are about to minister to party over the issues. church. Should Care.” The book chronicles For more information, visit www. pastors,” she said. “We are trying “It’s not a parties thing; it’s a peo- “I had an evangelical fl ame in how four progressive Democrats californiafamily.org. to conduct our own informational ple thing,” Spence said. setting, an information source Southern California religious so the truth becomes clear that rights attorneys Dean Broyles, a we’ve got to do something and Churches sign up for iPledge Sunday San Diego committee leader from something quick.” the National Center of Law and Fred Vanderhoof, of the Fresno LA MESA — Hundreds of Skyline Church in La Mesa. Speakers, including former Sen. Policy and Robert Tyler of Advo- Forum, said his group has spent six churches across the country will “It seems like every four years Rick Santorum and Bishop Harry cates for Faith and Freedom, who months developing relationships host the 90-minute program people say, ‘This is the most impor- Jackson, will address the major is- is helping to launch the Southwest with the local media and is in the “iPledge Sunday—A Call to Faith, tant election of our lifetime,’” Gar- sues facing America: religious liber- Riverside Forum, provided legal process of developing as many as a Family and Freedom” on Sept. 9. low said. “Well, this year I believe it. ty, life, marriage and the economy. direction to the leaders by under- dozen new contacts. Sponsored by the Family Re- Our nation seems to be at a kairos Churches have the option of par- scoring the wide latitude churches “We need to have something for search Council and American Fam- moment. So much is at stake.” ticipating in the live event or at a have in promoting issues and voter the believers in our part of the state ily Association, the national webi- The program, hosted by FRC Presi- date later in September. There is a registrations. where they can be informed,” the nar will start at 6 p.m. PDT. The dent Tony Perkins, is designed to mo- $25 fee that includes the webcast In the coming weeks forum lead- citizen advocate said. project is endorsed by Pastor Jim bilize Christians across the country to and the iVoteValues Voter Toolkit. ers will fi nalize strategies to get The group also held a news Garlow, chairman of the Washing- pray for the election, commit to voter For more information, visit www. evangelicals within their networks conference after the June U.S. ton, D.C.-based Renewing Ameri- registration for themselves and their to the polls. can Leadership and lead pastor of circle of infl uence and to vote on Nov. 6. ipledgesunday.org.

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Saturday, October 6 • Future events for Orange County not listed in this issue. Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa • Events for the Inland Empire, LA County and San Diego County. • Weekly and monthly ongoing meetings: Bible Studies, Evangelism, Dinesh D’Souza, Keynote Speaker Fellowships (Men, Women, Seniors, Singles, Youth, MOPS), Motor- President of The King’s College in New York cycle Ministries, Music/Entertainment, Prayer Groups, Recovery This summer, Dinesh D’Souza will certainly be making headlines prior to the national election and Support groups (Alcohol, Divorce, Domestic Violence/Abuse, as a new documentary fi lm, “2016”—based on D’Souza’s book, The Roots of Obama’s Rage—will Food, Sexual, Grandparenting, Grief, Celebrate Recovery, The Most take viewers deep into the heart and mind of the President. Produced by Gerald R. Molen, Excellent Way, and many more), Seminars/Classes, Health/Fitness. Spielberg’s co-producer on Hollywood blockbusters such as “Schindler’s List,” “Jurassic Park” and “Minority Report,” it explores the origin of Obama’s thinking. View the trailer now at 2016themovie.com. A former policy analyst in the Reagan White House, D’Souza is called one of the “top young Come to the San Bernardino Mountains public policy makers in the country” by Investor’s Business Daily. He is the author of multiple best-sellers including Illiberal Education, Ronald Reagan: How an Ordinary Man Became an Extraordinary Leader, What’s So Great About America, Letters to a Young Conservative and What’s So Great About Christianity. A prolifi c writer, persuasive debater, and sought after speaker, D’Souza has been named one of America’s most infl uential conservative thinkers by the New York Times. Sa Ha Le Lodge Plan now for your winter and SAVE THE DATE October 6, 2012 spring camps and retreats s%NJOYOURMODERNFACILITIES Liberty Legacy Title Sponsor Reserve your tickets now! 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Subjects to be covered are how But his activism didn’t change his to rethink the work life from God’s life the way he thought it would. perspective, to be equipped to ap- “There was a lot of fi ghting going ed taking classes at the seminary ply biblical principles and practices on in my country back then, and and has used his job as an athletic to the work environment, to fulfi ll Sue Fries, owner and president of ECOLA Termite and Pest Management and when it all came to an end in 1989 trainer to show athletes the love God’s plans at work, to network host of The Sue Fries Show on 99.5 KKLA, is one of the speakers at Concordia of Christ. This past month he was University’s fi fth annual Faith at Work conference on Oct. 13. and didn’t end the way I wanted, I with other Christians and to view felt very depressed,” said Cárcamo, with the Chilean Olympic team in work as a calling and service to single branch had just surpassed $7 just two schools in California and known as Pepe. “I was discriminat- London for the Summer Games, God. million with more than 5,700 mem- three schools in the Council for ed against because of my political working with the athletes for 12- to Speakers for the event include bers and transactions were still re- Christian Colleges and Universi- views, and I felt very alone.” 14-hour days. Art Barter, CEO of Datron World corded in passbooks. ties—to make the honor roll. Everything fell apart — his mar- “My life is my worship to God and Communications Inc. and founder Today, Christian Community The results were released in The riage, his plans for the government, my witness to them [the athletes],” and CEO of Servant Leadership Credit Union has grown to more Chronicle of Higher Education’s everything. he said. “Some of them have come Institute; Noel Massie, president, than $532 million in assets. With fi fth annual report on The Aca- “I felt lost,” Pepe said. up to me and asked me who Christ UPS, Central California District; two branches, the staff serves more demic Workplace. In it, Biola was But God’s plan for him was right is just from being around me and Shelley Ehlers, founder of ShowNo than 29,500 churches, ministries recognized as not only excelling in on schedule, he said. “I looked at seeing my life with Him.” Beach Towel, which successfully and their members in 100-plus the teaching environment but also my life, and I didn’t see God re- And by his life, he means the way won funding on the ABC TV show countries. Walling was appointed in compensation and benefi ts, job fl ected in my life. I started to won- the formerly “depressed, aggravat- “Shark Tank”; Sue Fries, owner and president and CEO in 1984. satisfaction and support, work and der, ‘Did God abandon me, or did I ed” political man now lives with a president of ECOLA Termite and Walling currently serves as a life balance, confi dence in senior abandon God?’” joke and prayers of thankfulness on Pest Management and host of The board member of Payment Sys- leadership, respect and apprecia- Pepe grew up Catholic but never his lips. Sue Fries Show on 99.5 KKLA; and tems for Credit Unions Inc. and is tion, and tenure clarity and pro- really thought much of it, he said. “After Russia and Cuba and ev- Joe Kissack, former executive with also the treasurer of credit union’s cess. He wrestled with his faith until erything else, the thing that made Columbia TriStar Television. board of directors. “The institutions that the Great 2010, when he fi nally decided to me the happiest was just knowing Tickets for the conference are “My 40 years have been an in- Colleges program recognizes pro- go looking for the God he’d never that God loved me exactly as I was,” $10. credibly blessed experience,” Wall- vide innovative educational expe- believed in. Pepe said. For more information or to regis- ing said. riences—while also offering their “I cried out, ‘Dios ayudarme It’s something he said he wants to ter, visit www.faithandworklife.org. For more information, visit employees outstanding workplace (God help me),’ and I started read- pass on. myCCCU.com or call 1-800-347- experiences,” said Liz McMillen, ing the Word of God. I felt His love, He started telling athletes about Hope and healing 2228. The Chronicle’s editor. and I got a connection with Him Christ during the 2011 PanAmeri- workshop Great Colleges to Work For is one then that I’d never felt before,” he can Games in Mexico. After the Habitat ReStores of the largest and most respected said. 2012 Olympics in London he head- LAKE FOREST — Reach workplace recognition programs in Community Church will have a gets large donation of He started looking for a church ed to Italy, France and Japan to tell the country. and eventually made his way to a more people about the hope he’s Hope and Spiritual Healing Work- window coverings shop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. service held at a local seminary. found. Sept. 15. SANTA ANA — Two Habitat Re- Tommy Walker “I really met God there,” he said. “I am a sheep to God and a shep- The class will be held in Suite Stores in Orange County—whose headlines benefi t In the time since, Pepe has start- herd to the world,” Pepe said. 1006 in Building D. sales benefi t Habitat for Human- concert in Corona The church is located at 22600 ity—have received $88,000’s worth Lambert St. of donated window coverings from CORONA — A benefi t concert For more information, visit www. 3 Day Blinds in Irvine. for Charlie’s Lunch Ministries, fea- reachcommunitychurch.com or The drapes, shutters, shades and turing Tommy Walker, will be held call (949) 597-0700. blinds will be sold at the home im- 5 p.m. Sept. 22 at Calvary Chapel provement resale outlets in Santa Corona. Ana and Garden Grove. The praise and worship concert CCCU president Most of the products were used is free, but an offering to benefi t honored for 40 years in photo shoots or in extensive the ministry will be taken. Char- SAN DIMAS — Christian Com- product testing and prototyping as lie’s Lunch feeds starving children munity Credit Union has honored part of the chain’s product develop- through feeding centers in seven its president and CEO John Walling ment cycle. nations. for 40 years of service. Walling was The ReStores sell new and gen- The church is located at 130 W. honored at the credit union’s 55th tly used remodeling and home Chase Drive. annual meeting. improvement materials. Inventory For more information, call (951) “Few CEOs today have the cre- includes window coverings, paint, 278-0600 or (951) 818-2672. ativity, the passion and the energy paint supplies, lighting, carpets, to reach the 20-year mark in a sin- tile, doors, windows, appliances, gle organization,” said John Pear- furniture, kitchen and bath cabi- son, board chairman of Christian nets, sinks, toilets, cleaning sup- Community Credit Union. “Yet plies and more. John Walling has continued to rein- “It is only through donations like vent himself as president and CEO this that we can keep our two Habi- over a remarkable 40-year career.” tat ReStores stocked with great mer- Under Walling’s leadership the chandise for families looking for credit union, formerly known as bargain prices on home improve- American Baptist Credit Union, ment items,” said Karen Thoms, experienced tremendous growth. director of ReStores, Habitat for Walling began his career as an as- Humanity of Orange County. “This sistant manager when assets at the donation fi ts perfectly into our re- cycle, reuse philosophy.” For more information, visit www. habitatoc.org. Biola makes best college workplace list LA MIRADA — Biola University is one of the nation’s 103 best col- leges for which to work, according to the newest “Great Colleges to Work For” survey. In its fi rst year participating in the survey, Biola was also recognized as a 2012 Hon- or Roll school—a distinction given to 10 institutions in each size that are cited most often across all of the recognition categories. Christian Community Credit Union has The results put Biola among 42 honored its president and CEO John Walling for 40 years of service. colleges in the nation—including 10 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • September 2012 OC www.christianexaminer.com NM Supreme Court will hear case of photographer fi ned for declining to photograph same-sex ceremony

Christian Examiner staff report Human Rights Commission, ac- cusing Elane Photography of ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — discrimination based on sexual The New Mexico Supreme orientation. Court agreed Aug. 16 to review The commission held a one- the case of an Albuquerque pho- day trial and then issued an or- tographer forced to pay nearly der in April 2008 fi nding that $7,000 for declining to use her Elane Photography engaged in artistic expression to help two “sexual orientation” discrimina- women “celebrate” a same-sex tion prohibited under state law, “commitment” ceremony. Elaine Huguenin, with her husband, ordering it to pay $6,637.94 in In June, the New Mexico Court Jon Huguenin, co-own Elane attorneys’ fees to Willock. of Appeals upheld the decision by Photography in Albuquerque. They are The Appeals Court noted in the New Mexico Civil Rights Com- facing a $7,000 fi ne for refusing to its 45-page ruling that the pho- mission against an Albuquerque photograph a same-sex ceremony. tography company is a “public photography company. The com- the state from forcing unwilling accommodation” and therefore mission ruled that the company, artists to advance a message with cannot discriminate under the run by a young Christian husband which they disagree.” state “sexual orientation” law. and wife, was guilty of “sexual In 2006, Vanessa Willock asked “The owners of Elane Photog- orientation” discrimination under Elaine Huguenin — co-owner raphy must accept the reason- state antidiscrimination laws for with her husband, Jon Hu- able regulations and restrictions declining to photograph a same- guenin, of Elane Photography in imposed upon the conduct of sex “commitment ceremony,” Albuquerque — to photograph their commercial enterprise de- even though New Mexico does a “commitment ceremony” that spite their personal religious be- not permit same-sex marriages. Willock and another woman liefs that may confl ict with these Alliance Defending Freedom wanted to hold in Taos. After governmental interests,” the attorneys had fi led an appeal Elaine declined the request to judges wrote. asking the New Mexico Supreme help them “celebrate” the event, “Services, facilities and accom- Court to review the case. the two women found someone modations are available to the “Americans in the market- else to photograph their cer- general public through a variety place should not be subjected emony. of resources. Elane Photography to legal attacks for simply abid- New Mexico law does not rec- takes advantage of these avail- ing by their beliefs,” said Senior ognize either marriage or civil able resources to market to the Counsel Jordan Lorence. “We unions between persons of the public at large and invite them trust the New Mexico Supreme same sex. to solicit services offered by its Court will agree, because the Elaine Huguenin declined photography business,” contin- government should not be al- because her and her husband’s ued the judges. lowed to force this photogra- Christian beliefs are in confl ict The “Ku Klux Kan is not pher to promote a message that with the message communicated a protected class,” wrote the violates her conscience. The by the ceremony. Willock fi led a judges. “Sexual orientation, Constitution clearly prohibits complaint with the New Mexico however is protected.” PHOTO BY JENA COOPER/JLYNDELPHOTOGRAPHY Moriah Peters co-wrote most of the songs from her new album “I Choose Jesus” while learning new techniques from songwriters she met in Nashville. On her fretting hand Peters wears a purity ring that she describes as a “golden rose, not yet blossomed, representing the protection of love and marriage.”

fl esh wants to say ‘yes,’” she said. MORIAH PETERS… Peters said she now understands Continued from page 1 why God put those standards in place; not to be strict, but to delight result of her faith. the hearts of those who adhere And it did. Reading “Mere Chris- to them. tianity” by C.S. Lewis and “The Case “It’s been incredible to see how for a Creator” by Lee Strobel gave God’s blessed this relationship Peters the answers she sought. because we’ve remained obedient “There is evidence,” she said. to Him,” she said. “We need to be very knowledge- To encourage her peers that able of that. But at the same they are equally as valuable, time nothing should pull us away Peters said she’ll soon be intro- from pure and simple devotion ducing “White as Snow” sessions to Christ.” on high school and college cam- puses. She wants students to know Choosing purity about the forgiveness of God. Peters said that experience “One of the biggest strongholds became a cornerstone in her the enemy has on my generation is life. It also validated her decision guilt and shame,” she said. to remain pure. As a little girl The weight of guilt and shame she’d decided not to kiss a man can then drive people deeper and until she married him. Her song deeper into sin. “Haven’t Even Kissed” captures Peters said many individuals the joy of how such a bold faith think when they do something led to romance beyond her wildest wrong that God doesn’t want any- imaginings. thing to do with them anymore. At times Peters said she’d been The young songstress said reality lonely and wanted a boyfriend is much different. like others her age. But she knew “When God looks at us He she “shouldn’t settle for anything doesn’t see our sin,’ she said. less than extraordinary.” Still, she “All He sees is the blood of his wasn’t sure that the type of man Son that washes us clean and she wanted even existed—until makes us white as snow.” two years ago. Peters said she hopes the That’s when Peters said she White as Snow sessions will re- found a special relationship mind her peers of this truth and with a godly man, who appreci- encourage them that—in the ates those standards of purity. eyes of God—they are accepted. Maintaining such high morals isn’t easy, especially as a relation- For more information visit www. ship grows. Peters learned that moriahpeters.com or MoriahMu- only God can give the kind of sic on Facebook. To book Peters strength it takes to stay pure. for a White as Snow session at a “Only the Holy Spirit gives us high school or college, visit www. the power to say ‘no,’ when our paradigmccm.com. www.christianexaminer.com OC September 2012 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 11

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Although grandfathered ing Chick-fi l-A, it is more often ex- turned water into wine in the Gos- into the wine country plan, “The Barn,” ercised in the form of believers as- pels, but unless existing zoning as the church is called, discovered that sembling together for the common laws are changed, churches would the zoning ordinance prohibited it purpose of worshipping God, hold- continue to be banned in Temecula from expanding. ing church services and educating Wine Country. Local church leaders said they the youth,” he said. Churches have reason to hope, believe the zoning ban is motivated however, after the Riverside Coun- by religious discrimination. Robert Incompatible use ty Planning Commission agreed Tyler, chief counsel for Advocates Ray Falkner, who with his wife to explore lifting the ban on Aug. for Faith and Freedom, who is Loretta launched Falkner Winery 22. That’s when it voted to accept representing the church, said the in 2000, said he has no objection to $100,000 from Calvary Chapel Bi- church’s pastor Clark Van Wick, the church operating on its existing ble Fellowship to re-examine the met with a few vintners in an at- land but does have concerns with In 1996, a Temecula home Bible study grew into a church, which began meeting environmental impacts of having tempt to explain their vision for the the church’s expansion plans. The in a barn on Rancho California Road in the wine country. Calvary Chapel Bible churches and schools in the Tem- parcel but was told, “We don’t want parcel that Calvary Church wants to Fellowship, known as “The Barn,” now wants to expand and is fi nding resistance ecula Valley Wine Country. your kind out here.” develop is sandwiched between the from the wineries and the Riverside County Planning Commission. The church, the only one located Tyler said he believes the growers existing church and Falkner’s hill- in the winery-designated area east assume that churches will try to in- side winery. cerns about being able to use pes- It’s really hard for them to make of the city, is seeking to expand its terfere with their alcohol sales. The opposition to the congrega- ticides with a school located inside a reasonable argument why they facilities and open a school after “We’ve been questioned about tion’s expansion, and the broader the agricultural belt. shouldn’t allow the church.” acquiring a 22-acre parcel adjacent the church’s doctrine when it attempts to ease zoning for church- One of the factors that could to its current 7-acre site. Included comes to drinking alcohol,” the at- es has nothing to do with religious Expanding the wine zone come into play is the federal Reli- in the church plans are designs to torney said. “My response is how in discrimination, Falkner said, add- In addition to the battle over gious Land Use and Institutional- dedicate 75 percent of the land to the world can a church’s doctrine ing that he is a practicing Christian. Calvary Chapel’s expansion plans, ized Persons Act. Signed into law by grape vineyards. in relation to alcohol have any bear- He said the Temecula Valley Wine- the county is also in the process President Bill Clinton, the act pro- The commission approval for the ing on whether to grant land use growers Association is merely try- of considering expanding its wine tects houses of worship from unrea- study came after a heated, eight- permits, particularly when Calvary ing to protect a “whole economic country zoning area from 7,000 sonable zoning ordinances, except hour hearing that pitted churches has agreed to waive any right to ob- district, agricultural land that was acres to nearly 19,000 acres, mean- in cases of health and safety. Tyler against the valley’s growers. Citing jection—if it had it—to someone established by the county for the ing a wide swath of the rolling hill- said the church is prepared to fi le a urban sprawl that has encroached obtaining an alcohol license. sole purpose to grow grapes and side area east of the city would be lawsuit if Calvary Church is denied upon other wine enclaves, the re- “We see this stuff all the time. produce wine.” off limits to churches if the ban is the new permit. gion’s wine growers and vintners What really happens is people use “Once the county starts taking not lifted. “We must defend the right to say they are trying to protect their all sorts of environmental-type con- steps to say, ‘Oh, well let’s start Tyler said he believes another is- assemble against discriminatory agricultural farmland from other cerns, but those are really just a making some exceptions to that, sue for the farmers is fi nancial since zoning laws and land-use regula- uses that could threaten their exis- pretext to the fact that they don’t let’s bend the rules a little bit,’ the many churches make their facili- tions, or else governmental offi cials tence. They have rallied to uphold want a Christian organization or a end result is that you open the door ties available for weddings, which will be able to zone out Christians the 1999 ban on churches, which Christian church nearby.” for a large number of non-agricul- would compete with the lucrative whenever it is politically expedi- was implemented after Calvary Tyler said that more than 3,200 turally oriented business to take the special events operations by the ent.” Chapel was granted permits to op- letters of support for churches were scarce land that we have. It reduces wineries. erate in a former dilapidated barn submitted to the county in advance the viability of, I think, the entire “Christians go to church, then For more information on the issue along Rancho California Road. of the hearing. wine country that exists.” lunch,” the attorney said. “They from the church’s perspective, visit The original church permit was “Although religious liberty is of- Other vintners expressed con- bring money into the economy. www.winecountryfreedom.com.