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page 2 page 5 page 11 Bah, humbug Six-decade Santa Monica Christmas tradition nixed by City Council By Lori Arnold era when I was a boy. We had our Christmas program in the public SANTA MONICA — The days school with readings from the New are long gone when grade-school- Testament and Christmas carols. ers celebrated Christmas with Nobody seemed to think anything construction paper garlands and about it. That was just the accepted colorful pageants in their school way, and now the pendulum has auditoriums. That’s why Hunter swung in a very bad direction.” Jameson so enjoyed the annual Na- This Christmas, for the fi rst tivity display bordering Palisades time since 1953, there will be no Park on a bluff above the ocean. Nativity in Palisades Park after the “The Nativity scenes date from the ’50s,” he said. “That was the See NATIVITY, page 13 PHOTO BY ANTHONY AMORTEGUY NFL quarterback Tim Tebow throws a toy football into the stands before taking the stage to talk about faith, football and fatherhood during a Father’s Day church service at Qualcomm Stadium sponsored by Shadow Mountain Community Church. Gridiron Glory Tebow draws thousands to the Q for Sunday church service SAN DIEGO — Tim Tebow drew a crowd of more than 26,000 people to hear him speak about The manger scene, one of 14 featured in the annual Nativity display in Santa his faith and father-son relation- Monica, has seen its fi nal days. The City Council has voted to ban the winter displays ships at a June 17 Father’s Day beginning this year. event. Tebow was speaking at San Di- ego’s Qualcomm Stadium where last fall he led the Denver Bron- cos, his former team, to an over- Living proof time win against the San Diego Chargers. As he spoke, a plane fl ew above the stadium pulling PHOTO BY ANTHONY AMORTEGUY a banner that read, “Happy Fa- On the stage Tebow was fl anked by Shadow Mountain Community Church pastor Former gay challenges David Jeremiah, right, and recording artist Charles Billingsley, left. ther’s Day—John 3:16.” Tebow encouraged fathers to set an “How he acted, how he was, how he Tebow said that winning isn’t proposal to ban reparative example in their homes and inspire treated my mom, how he treated my always about having the most talent. their families. He stressed the need four siblings.” “Hard work will beat talent, when for role models and spoke how his “And that’s how I learned the most talent doesn’t work hard,” the former therapy for minors dad was his example. from my dad, Because it wasn’t about Heisman Trophy winner said. “For me it was about watching what he said, it was about what he Tebow told the crowd to “get in By Lori Arnold my dad. He could say whatever he did in front of me and my siblings the game” by being active Christians. wanted, but I watched him,” Tebow, my whole life.” “I encourage you men to get in the GLENDALE — David Pickup has the youngest of fi ve children, said. Tebow referenced how his father game and fi nish strong, fi nish strong spent the greater part of the past used the life of Jesus as an example for your family, your wife and your 15 years either being treated with to teach him about love, passion sons and daughters,” he said. reparative techniques to diminish and sacrifi ce. He said that while the world looks his own gay attractions or establish- David Jeremiah, pastor of Shadow at him as a football player who’s a ing a successful therapy practice to Mountain Community Church in Christian, “I look at the world and help others enjoy the same free- El Cajon, asked the quarterback, say, ‘I’m a Christian who happens to dom that “saved his life.” now with the New York Jets, what he play football.’” “It helped to dissipate my depres- thought of the notion that, “If you Shadow Mountain Community sion and the anxiety,” the Glendale are a Christian and you are a man, Church hosted the free Sunday therapist said. “My self-esteem rose. you can’t really be a man.” Tebow morning event called “Father’s Day My gender identity and inferior- replied, saying he started believing 2012: Encouraging Men to Live, Love ity— which was traumatic for me in Jesus while he was a young boy and and Lead.” as a child—was greatly resolved, so PHOTO BY ANTHONY AMORTEGUY was competitive from an early age. Besides pastoring a megachurch, my male self-esteem really rose. My Kids and adults alike donned eye- shame for having, simply feeling David Pickup, an ex-gay who uses black tattoos sporting the John 3:16 He recalled how he was disappointed Jeremiah hosts a Bible teaching homosexual feelings doesn’t exist reparative therapy in his private scripture verse, a practice made when, at just 4 years of age, a coach program on Turning Point, heard practice, is hoping to derail a state law famous by Tebow while playing college told him winning wasn’t everything. on more than 2000 radio stations any more. I had quite a wonderful that would prohibit such treatment for football at the University of Florida. He told his dad, “But I want to win.” around the world. minors. Pickup said the treatment saved See SB 1172, page 6 his life. For information about advertising, subscriptions, or bulk delivery, please call 1-800-326-0795 2 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • July 2012 LA www.christianexaminer.com Christian home-education association equips families By Lori Arnold operated independently from public schools. PASADENA — Susan Beatty has Even with the expanded choices spent 30 years of her life helping beyond the more traditional parents to educate their children private schools, Beatty said she through private Christian home believes home schooling offers schooling. These days, as co- Christian parents an invaluable founder and general manager of opportunity to teach their children the Christian Home Educators As- from a biblical worldview. sociation, she’s spending almost as “It’s vital that we disciple and much time trying to educate Chris- train up our Christian children, tian parents about potential threats and I think that’s best done in a to the movement as lawmakers and home-school situation,” the educa- educators are increasingly seeking tor said. “Because our freedoms are ways to tamper with parental rights. eroding these children need to be “I believe that one of the reasons taught what does the Constitution that (home schooling is) still grow- say? What does the Bill of Rights ing is because people are waking up say? How does that affect our ev- to the fact that there is a concerted eryday life? And they need to know effort against freedoms these days, that because the general public freedoms across the board,” Beatty does not know that information. said. “There are so many things We need to have Christian young going on in the federal govern- people growing up to defend those ment that may not be obvious to rights and to work for those rights.” everyone, but they are there if you At the center of those rights, are keeping an eye out.” Beatty said, are parental rights, One such threat played out in the including home-based education. Home schooling provides unparalleled opportunities for developing solid parent-child relationships. THINKSTOCK IMAGE courts in 2008, when a California “We want to keep that viable appellate court ruled in Rachel L. and safe for generations to come ganization, Beatty said it’s diffi cult lure is there.” help parents with their own learn- v. Superior Court of Los Angeles because we feel that there is a to get accurate numbers about how As technology becomes more ing curves. Resources include re- County that all parents had to have huge difference between home many children are being home- accessible and more support pro- search on the advantages of home a teaching credential to in order schooling privately and doing schooled. Some estimates place grams such as extra-curricular co- schooling, legal guidance on teach- to teach their children from home. school at home through a public it as high as 200,000 in California ops emerge, parents are discover- ing at home, tips for home-school- The ruling prompted widespread school system,” she said. “It’s still alone. ing that some of the traditional ers, a home-school consultant, and criticism. Six months later the same the public school system, and you “Home-schoolers jump in and barriers to home schooling are less the California Parent Educator court reversed itself. are still responsible for all the rules out of home schooling frequent- intimidating than in previous years. magazine. The organization has In more recent years, as the in a public school.” ly,” she said. “Sometimes it’s just “There are tons of things to get also teamed up to co-host “Take popularity of home schooling has out of California. They will move children, young people, particular- Back the Land” seminars with Rick grown, the state of California has Ebb and fl ow to another state and home-school ly high school students, involved,” Boyer, an early advocate for home implemented an Independent By nature, the home school is a somewhere else. We had some mass Beatty said. “That’s really important schooling. Study Program, its own plan to al- transitory population, not unlike exoduses over the last few years to in high school because one of the low parents to teach their children many school districts in California charter schools … That has eroded dropout rates really begins as chil- Valuable networking at home using the same curriculum where military and low-income the private Christian home school- dren get into junior high because One drawback to the broad as their public school peers. In ad- families are frequently moving. Be- ing community a bit. the parent really fears teaching the resources of the Internet, Beatty dition, school districts have more cause of those trends and the fact “People are coming back when high-schooler.” said, is that it’s easy for parents to widely embraced charter schools, that some parents are home school- they fi nd things (at public schools) As part of its mission, the asso- which are free to parents and are ing independent of any formal or- more and more restrictive, but the ciation offers a variety of services to www.christianexaminer.com LA July 2012 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 3

HOME SCHOOL… is in November 2014. “Just because they are the ‘ex- State homeschool convention to be held in Pasadena Contionued from last page perts’ does not always make them right,” the general manager said. PASADENA — Christian Home tives that emphasize solid teach- win. th isolate themselves, which becomes “In fact, we’ve based our whole Educators Association’s 29 An- ing in foundational Bible truths; Although the conference closes a barrier to much-needed support home-school and community for nual Christian Homeschool and Jessica Thompson, a home- the previous day, attendees are in- and accountability. 30 years on the fact that the experts Convention will feature its fi rst- schooling mom who collaborated vited to come to Homeschool Day “They have a tendency to isolate are not always really the experts. ever home-school graduation on the book “Give Them Grace: with the Dodgers at Dodger Sta- themselves, and I don’t think that’s “The real experts are the par- ceremony with commencement Dazzling your Kids with the Love dium at 1:10 p.m. Sunday. They a good place to be,” she said. “I ents because they are with their speaker Michael Smith, president of Jesus.” play the San Diego Padres during think they should surround them- child 24/7. They know what they of Home School Legal Defense In addition to its 60 workshops the afternoon game. selves with like-minded people, need better. Yes, do they need Association. for beginners and veterans, the Parents whose oldest child is just as we, as Christians, should help sometimes? Yes, absolutely, Other speakers for the July 12 to conference will host an exhibit 5 years old or younger and have be in fellowship in church so that because they have the resources, 14 event at the Pasadena Conven- hall with about 200 vendors. A never attended a CHEA Conven- we surround ourselves with ac- but it’s the still the parent who is tion Center include keynoter Dr. Teen Convention and a Chil- tion may attend one day of the Voddie Baucham Jr., an author, dren’s Convention are also on the convention as the association’s countability and encouragement. in control, and that’s the impor- nationally known speaker, pro- docket. guest. Phone reservations are I think home-schoolers should do tant part.” fessor, pastor and home school- Additional popular features required by June 11 and can be the same thing rather than being Beatty said that as her organi- ing father from Houston. Other include the Used Curriculum Ex- made by calling (562) 864-2432. so independent.” zation focuses on helping new presenters will include Jessica change and the annual Support Spouses of registered attendees Southern California parents will families transition into home- Hulcy of Konos Curriculum; Ray Network Leadership Conference. are invited to attend free, along get an opportunity to do just that schooling and providing relevant Comfort, evangelist and co-host A Christian comedian will pro- with the association’s premium and to research what’s available to resources to established home- of “The Way of the Master”; Heidi vide a free Family Entertainment members. Registration will also home-schoolers at the association’s schoolers, it is also keeping a St. John, co-founder of First Class Night on Friday night. Saturday’ be available at the door, at a 29th Annual Christian Homeschool keen eye to the future to be sure Homeschool Ministries, a para- night’s agenda includes the Ulti- slightly higher cost. parents don’t loose the right to Convention, set for July 12 to 14 at church organization dedicated to mate Giveaway, in which everyone choose what works best for their the Pasadena Convention Center. helping churches start parent-led, who is registered for the confer- Pre-registration is available at children. The event offers 60 workshops Bible-based homeschool coopera- ence will have an opportunity to www.cheaofca.org. for beginners and veterans, includ- “I think that going forward ing special conventions for teens there is a real challenge in home and children. Entertainment will schooling right now for families home-schoolers if we are going children, would like better than clout to keep our freedoms and include a Christian comedian, a to get the full idea that we have to to persevere,” she said. “There’s to weaken the private Christian we could eventually be forced to giveaway night and a day game with be a community, that we have to nothing that the authorities, who home-school community so that do home schooling through the the Dodgers. About 200 vendors stick together as private Christian would like to be in control of our eventually we don’t have enough public school programs.” will have displays in the exhibit hall. “We have such an emphasis on parenting skills, improving parent- ing skills and getting parenting information out there,” Beatty said. The conference also provides networking opportunities for par- ents to learn about various co-ops in which parents can share their expertise on specialized subjects. Similar groups are available to of- fer sports and other enrichment opportunities such as music and drama. “There are many studies and research papers out there that show that home-school graduates are far more engaged in public life, in church and in charities and so forth than the average public school graduate,” she said. “We need to keep that up, and we need to foster that.”

Social engineering In addition to the intimate set- ting for learning, home schooling allows parents to keep their chil- dren away from social teachings that confl ict with their faith. “It’s not home schooling for home schooling’s sake or just to do school at home, but it is so we have the opportunity to disciple our children and teach them in the way they should go so that they have a much better chance of continuing to follow the faith as they grow older,” said Beatty, who home-schooled her three children, now grown. In January, California initiated a new law mandating that all social studies courses in public schools teach about the cultural contribu- tions of gays, lesbians and trans- gendered individuals—beginning with children in kindergarten. A petition is now circulating that would reverse that policy, but the soonest it could make the ballot

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A Christian worldview champion hands off the mantle I made the mistake a few years aside and encouraged Christianly across all importantly for his own work for ing their commitment to a cause ago of doubting an idea Charles me to take on the role. disciplines. I listened the Kingdom of God. He was a greater than them. Colson shared with me. I was serv- I didn’t doubt him carefully to the bril- prophetic voice in the culture, • Speak courageously and com- ing as dean at Gordon-Conwell this time. He told me liant, passionate com- standing up against the rising tide passionately about the truth of Theological Seminary at the time, that this university was ments around the of secularism and speaking out God’s word to an increasingly skep- where Chuck served as a trustee. also a place steeped table from educators for morality based on God-given tical generation. He proposed our launching a lec- in the best minds and and leaders far wiser values. With him gone, we are • Understand the Word of God tureship on Christian worldview. the deepest convic- than I. I especially lis- called to take the mantle, joining as the bread of life so they might I blathered something about stu- tions, all within a bib- tened to the octoge- the next generation of Christians clearly and passionately proclaim dents being too busy, and how one lical framework. narian Chuck Colson, around the globe standing up for that there is truth and that Jesus more lecture probably wouldn’t Chuck was a huge his voice still strong, biblical truth where it is increas- Christ is the truth. gain much traction. He looked at fan of Christian high- Barry H. Corey his mind still keen, his ingly unfashionable. • Understand what the apostle me, surprised, saying something to er education cham- convictions still com- We, among kindred spirits at Paul meant when he exhorts us to the effect of, “You mean you don’t pioning a biblical pelling. sister institutions, thank God for “prepare … for works of service, so think the rising generation of stu- worldview. Biola was among the in- I didn’t know this would be his the life of Chuck Colson. Let us be that the body of Christ may be built dents would fl ock to a lecture on stitutions he believed in strongly. In last such forum. Later that day inspired to follow his example of up.” the fundamental premise that truth a letter he wrote me at the conclu- someone contacted me saying pursuing truth and preaching the • Act out of a position of biblical is knowable and transcends all of sion of my predecessor’s 25 years Chuck was airlifted to a hospital gospel compassionately and articu- strength and not from one of fear God’s creation? What kind of stu- of leadership, he affi rmed Biola as in Fairfax. He went Home 22 days lately in whatever sphere of infl u- or intimidation. dents would not drop everything “one of the key institutions in the later. ence we fi nd ourselves. • Proclaim the gospel, teach it, and come?” Kingdom.” On his shoulders and with the live it and pray it toward a spiri- He was right. Fast-forward fi ve years. Steadfast model same faith, I commit that Biola tual renewal our world desperately Each year, crowds of students Fifty or so of us spent a day in Vir- I am deeply grateful for the un- University will grow even stronger needs. went to the Colson Lectureship ginia with Chuck on March 30. In wavering convictions Chuck mod- in educating students who do the on Christian Worldview. Hungry his opening comments, he talked eled. His conviction and courage following: Written in memory of Charles Colson, to learn and be mobilized as am- about a physical setback that kept were lived out in his compassion, • Leave the university with a ser- whose column appeared monthly for 23 bassadors for living and believing him home for weeks, but he didn’t taking Christ’s words seriously and vant’s heart, who live lives of hope years in this section of the Christian Ex- the right thing, they showed up in want to miss this gathering. I spoke living them out. by seeing the world as a place God aminer. droves. little that day and scribbled lots of Biola University is forever wants to redeem. A few years later I accepted the notes, thinking about how Biolans grateful to Chuck for his endorse- • Believe it is a noble endeavor to Corey is the president of Biola call to Biola, and Chuck took me needed more than ever to think ment of our mission, but more live a life of bold faith, demonstrat- University.

Thomas’ ‘ultrasound’ column sheds light on ultra liberal view of the left By Michelle Owens “moral right to life.” Newborns, they sinful nature, lack of drive, lack of a “murderer.” Deep down inside, even be—his parents would have killed said, are not considered an “actual encouragement, lack of money, lack of someone as good and kind and peace- him at birth like Giubilini and I am a Christian and pro-lifer and person?” school, lack of self-esteem, etc.? able as Mother Teresa or Gandhi are Minerva suggest. What would the I stand fi rmly on my beliefs on both. Killing a newborn is OK? I became How many times have we had a still human. Survival will kick in and can world be missing out on? Black and white, no shades of gray. infuriated by that. dream as a youth and said ”When I override reasonable thinking. Look at Who has the right to determine The Bible says, “do not murder/kill,” Let’s say for argument’s sake that grow up, I want to be …” and it never the Donner party. the value of a life or the “poten- and to me the moment a fertilized egg I have a baby, and six months down manifested? I know I have. Having encountered as many tial person” a life can become? I separates, it’s a life. Twenty-two days the road I decide I don’t want to be a Believe me, going to prison was not women here as I have, I pose this am fl abbergasted that one person after fertilization, there’s a heartbeat, so parent anymore. Maybe it’s too hard on my “Top 10 things to accomplish in scenario: If I am in my car on the could think that way, let alone how can that not be considered a life? or I can’t fi nancially support the child. life” list. Isn’t that a “potential person?” interstate, and I hit another car two. To me, they are worse than I respect everyone’s right to their Rather than give it up for adoption and What someone could be? with someone in it, and that person the monsters who invented partial- opinion; however, putting an opinion a chance at a better life, should I have Having been in prison 8-1/2 years dies, I can be charged with vehicu- birth abortion. into practice and thereby hurting the right to kill the child? Absolutely now, I have met and spoken to hun- lar homicide. Murder. A jury of my Where is the heart of compas- someone or worse—ending a life—is not. That would be preposterous! I dreds of women over my term. I minis- peers or a judge can fi nd me guilty sion? Where is the love and respect a whole different matter. would be tried by the courts and found ter in the choir and am active in many and sentence me to prison or even of life? Do they have children of I became physically sick when I read guilty of murdering my child and sent faith-based programs here. put me to death. Correct? their own? Have they killed their Cal Thomas’ column “Ultra sound, to prison. Right? There are all kinds of women Now let’s say it’s a woman and own children? Someone else’s? I Ultra-Truth: Changing the reality of How old does a baby have to be, here, of different ages from all she’s pregnant. I can be charged shudder at the thought. abortion” in the April 2012 edition of in their eyes, to be considered an walks of life and all types of charges. with killing two people. Keeping Certainly, this comes right from the Christian Examiner. It talked about “actual person?” What about their Some as simple as a theft of $75 to that in mind, how is abortion not the enemy and the deepest, dark- the views of “medical ethicists” Alberto phrase “Potential people?” We all have feed their children, and some are murder? If the government, under est, rotting pits of hell because no Giubilini and Francesca Minerva who the potential. Don’t we all fall short of as serious as being high on drugs which we live, can convict me of one who has ever known or felt the suggested newborns were merely “po- what we could be and of the greatness and sewing their baby’s mouth murder, how does that not apply to love of the One True God could tential persons” and therefore had no God intended us to be because of our shut to stop it from crying. Some abortion? ever say anything so appalling with women are sentenced to three Is it excused because it’s my body? such conviction and lack of com- months, some a year or fi ve years. Yes, I am the “host,” but it’s still a life. passion. This is genocide at its fi n- Some have longer sentences rang- How is abortion any different from what est! ing from 20 years, to 18 to life, 55 Dr. Jack Kevorkian was doing with his Am I seeing another Hitler-type to life, to 199 years, 500 years and “mercy killing” of people who asked for regime forming? life without parole. We have one his help? He was viewed as a monster. Thank you Mr. Thomas, for Publisher: Lamar & Theresa Keener woman on death row. To me they’re one in the same. bringing this issue to light. Thank Managing Editor: Lori Arnold you for being a prominent voice of Advertising: Scott Coyle Making choices The value of life believers. Thank you for allowing Calendar/Classifi eds: Brittany Keener It’s all about choices. We will all— Looking at the same paper, there God to use you and speak through Correspondents: Patti Townley-Covert EVANGELICAL save and unsaved—reap what we sow. was an article about Nick Vujicic, you. God bless you. 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The media’s religion defi cit Evidence of big media’s bias against the “death penalty” of faithful people of religion that doesn’t advance the for the unborn, but all religions than any- secular and liberal agenda of the Any faith attached to a Cuomo challenged thing else. ... Whether Democratic Party is beyond dispute. the Church’s posi- born of ignorance (i.e. Any faith attached to a conservative conservative agenda is to tion on abortion in that other faiths don’t agenda is to be ridiculed, stereotyped his speech at Notre share these essential and misrepresented. Islam is a notable Dame in 1984 titled values) or rank bias exception. The media appear to bend be ridiculed, stereotyped “Religious Belief and or intention to paint over backward not to offend Muslims. Public Morality: A Romney as weird, the The Washington Post in late May, Catholic Governor’s defi nition of Romney reporting from Carrollton, Ark., and misrepresented. Perspective.” Why Cal Thomas as nothing more than uncovered an event that occurred did no reporter press a Mormon stick fi gure nearly 155 years ago and then Cuomo on his “cafeteria theology”? is pernicious in our political culture sought to link it to the presidential the nation? Would the Post ques- ular left’s agenda, from abortion to Answer: Because his positions on and begs the question: Why is the candidacy of Mitt Romney: “On tion the legitimacy and faith of a same-sex marriage, which Reid en- the death penalty and abortion re- media entirely uninterested in Sept. 11, 1857, a wagon train from Muslim candidate for Congress, or dorsed last week. That his church fl ect the views of most in big media. this part of Arkansas met with a any offi ce, because of 9-11? Do you teaches the opposite of the way he The questions reporters should Obama’s religious infl uences, and gruesome fate in Utah, where most even have to ask? Should the Span- votes doesn’t appear to concern be asking Mitt Romney are not indeed has dubbed such discussion of the travelers were slaughtered ish Inquisition refl ect on a Catholic him. Senator Orrin Hatch, also a about his style of worship or about racist?” by a Mormon militia in an episode candidate? Mormon, is running for re-election Mormon theology, but rather which Journalists and media organiza- known as the Mountain Meadows Since Jimmy Carter announced in Utah. Hatch is less scary to the of his church’s beliefs he thinks are tions should be required to take Massacre.” during the 1976 presidential cam- media because he made friends connected to earthly policies and advanced religion courses so that The Romney connection? “There paign that he was a born-again with the late Senator Ted Kennedy which ones, if any, he will attempt they can better understand faith, aren’t many places in America more Christian, the media have been with whom he occasionally cooper- to implement should he become explain it accurately and ask the likely to be suspicious of Mormon- fascinated by religion, but not so ated on legislation. president. right questions of candidates who ism—and potentially problematic much that they would labor to un- Former New York Governor On her Washington Post blog, believe in an Authority higher than for Mitt Romney, who is seeking to derstand it. Senate Majority Leader Mario Cuomo, a devout Catho- Jennifer Rubin says the media has a the state. become the country’s fi rst Mormon Harry Reid is a devout Mormon, but lic, opposes the death penalty, as “Mormon Obsession”: “In sum, the president.” Reid gets a media pass on his faith does the Roman Catholic Church. left’s obsession with Romney’s faith © 2012 Tribune Media Services, As Carrollton, Ark., goes, so goes because he toes the line on the sec- The Catholic Church also opposes tells us more about their ignorance Inc. Morality in America on a disappointing downward spiral We are facing a real believe that having a istration we have faced economic and abortion. Will our nation tians’ votes were infl uenced more epidemic in our na- baby outside of mar- downturn, a healthcare mandate choose to vote their morals? by their economic self-interest than tion today—an immo- riage is morally ac- that most Americans don’t want Twelve years ago, following the by their spiritual and moral values.” rality epidemic. For ceptable. and a president who has publicly 2000 elections, another researcher, Barna suggested that America years, we at Advocates Thirty-eight per- stated his support of gay marriage George Barna, stated, “Most Chris- was entering a period that histo- for Faith & Freedom cent of Americans rians will someday regard as the have been at the front think that abortion is U.S. Perceived Moral Acceptability beginning of the era of moral an- lines in defense of our morally acceptable. of Behaviors and Social Policies archy. historically revered These statistics, in Gallup Poll May 2012 “The next 10 years will be crucial and constitutionally particular, sadden toward determining the capacity of Morally Morally (sorted by “morally acceptable”) protected religious me. In a nation where acceptable wrong the American church to be a seri- liberties. That’s what Jennifer Bursch nearly 80 percent of % % ous infl uence on the culture.” And makes it even more people claim to be 89 8 Birth control that was more than 10 years ago! diffi cult to face the issue of declin- Christians, why are these numbers 67 25 Divorce It is now 2012, and we head into ing morality in America today. so off? It seems that 80 percent 54 31 Gambling the upcoming elections—and a Recently, Gallup Polls released of the people in this study should 60 35 Buying and wearing clothing made of animal fur new school year for our children— new research regarding whether have stated that the behaviors that with a profound sense of urgency. 59 38 Sex between an unmarried man and woman American citizens fi nd certain be- the Bible speaks against are morally If we, and the church, don’t stand 58 34 The death penalty haviors and social policies morally unacceptable. up for morality and make our voice acceptable. Where is our nation headed? 58 33 Medical research using stem cells obtained from human embryos heard, then we will certainly be set- Now, we all know that poll results And who is fi ghting for America’s 55 38 Medical testing on animals ting a precedent for generations to are subject to the methodology and soul? Will we be bold enough to 54 42 Gay or lesbian relations come. We must embolden ourselves research sample of the study and, as teach our children biblical beliefs 54 42 Having a baby outside of marriage and make the decision to fi ght for a result, may not accurately refl ect and ethics in a world that calls 45 48 Doctor assisted suicide what is right—to take an unwaver- the thoughts and opinions of a ma- Christians bigots and hypocrites? 38 51 Abortion ing stand for our individual and re- jority of Americans. Nevertheless, Will we pass on the concepts of 34 60 Cloning animals ligious liberties! even if these numbers are off—we Christianity and morality that 31 64 Pornography still have reason for concern. served as the foundation for our 14 80 Suicide Bursch is associate general More than half of Americans nation? 11 86 Polygamy, when a married person has more than one spouse same time counsel at Murietta-based Advo- believe that homosexual activity is We are on the cusp of one of the 10 86 Cloning humans cates for Faith and Freedom. For more information, visit www.faith- morally acceptable. most important elections of our 7 89 Married men and women having an affair More than half of Americans lifetime. With the current admin- freedom.com.

Paper based on ‘hate and ego’ to helping our brothers and sisters issue dealt with homosexual issues. The other lowed, and even encouraged, them unbridled power to tax and spend. I sometimes wonder what type of in Christ. Loving, being a shoulder 90% was made up primarily of ministry to take advantage of our prosperity We now serve the demands of our affect we could have on the world to cry on, a moment away from a features and church news. and we are no longer the winners. government; a complete reversal of as Christians if we got our priori- prayer, a loving neighbor that al- George Campos the original intent of democracy. ties correct and in line. I just read ways has arms open for the commu- DWinners no more Ontario, Calif. Our leaders now have all the answers. the June 2012 Christian Examiner nity and their needs. After reading the last issue of the And since we commoners don’t know and am confused as to the message God lays out His law to us as Chris- Christian Examiner I was convinced efi cit spending killing America anything about solving problems, the Christians are trying to get across to tians. We are to follow Hs Word. America is in sad shape. But it reminded Instead of demanding responsible establishment fi rmly entrenched in the the world. The entire issue is based Everyone will be judged, murder- me of my high school days and a strong leadership, the U.S. government is murder capital of our nation, promises around gay marriage. It is an entire ers and adulterers alike. Have you involvement in the game of tennis. offering a free handout to any nation to do all anyone could desire to make newspaper based on hate and ego. sinned? God forgives. I am a sinner Along the way I discovered, “people pursuing freedom and democracy. life glorious for everyone, everywhere. Cal Thomas wrote the article saved by grace. I would rather love cannot stand prosperity!” “Come one, come all,” is the message Exit capitalism; enter socialism. that I read and I am embarrassed to than hate. If you hate your brother Following this practice I would now heralded to the people of the No business succeeds by continu- have this radical so-called Christian you are guilty of murder. allow my opponents to exceed in world. This will easily be accomplished ous defi cit spending. A government spreading hate through my faith. Corey Lohman scoring until they reached a point via the taxpayers purse, which is being that operates by fi scal insanity can God sent Jesus Christ to this Earth Temecula, Calif. of over-confi dence, then I would tapped for billions. only self-destruct after destroying to save us of our sins. We are all crack the whip. We have become the world’s its tax base, namely you and me! sinners that have the option to be Editor’s note: The Cal Thomas commen- I won many a game employing doctor. The cure? Yours and my It is so painless to spend someone saved by grace. For some reason it tary, “The president’s ‘other gospel,’” took this tactic. abundant wealth. The power to else’s money. So our elite leaders is as if we feel as Christians we have Barack Obama to task for misapplying the My point is I believe Americans freely tax has become the greatest still wonder why they are fast losing to fi ght to the death for this cause, Bible when it comes to same-sex marriage. today, under the leadership of crime foisted on U.S. citizens; it credibility with the voting public? as if we are letting God down by not In doing so, Thomas cited Scripture to President Barack Obama and our totally disproves the adage, “Crime “There are none so blind as those making this our top priority. support his view. As for the claim that the Congress have allowed our adver- doesn’t pay!” It’s the legal robbery who will not see! I wonder how the world would entire paper was based on gay marriage, saries to understand people can’t forced on us by the liberal Wash- Richard Ellison be if our top priority was geared about 10% of the word count in the June stand prosperity … thus we have al- ington D.C. bureaucracy that holds Yucaipa, Calif. 6 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • July 2012 LA www.christianexaminer.com

and Family Therapists and chair- we are maintaining the same right SB 1172… man of the client’s rights commit- ourselves.” Legislative Update Continued from page 1 tee for the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homo- Industry concerns November ballot measure experience.” sexuality, or NARTH, Pickup scoffs Although many psychotherapy For critics of the treatment, how- at references that change efforts groups do not endorse the use of ever, Pickup might as well not ex- are harmful. reparative therapy, at least six—in- targets campaign coffers ist. And even more alarming to “We all agree on the principles of cluding the California Psychological him and other supporters of the do no harm to children,” the thera- Association, California Association of unions, corporations therapy is that minors in California pist said. “I mean we all believe for Licensed Professional Clinical may never get a chance to explore that. But what that means is how Counselors, California Psychiatric As- By Ron Prentice ful political leverage. By spending that same treatment as a way to alle- that is manifested is a completely sociation, and California Association of huge amounts of money, they send viate their own unwanted same-sex different thing.” Marriage and Family Therapists —have SACRAMENTO — In Califor- an unmistakable message to po- attraction. come out against the measure saying nia’s long list of legislative bills litical opponents and elected of- That’s because the California As- Biased science? it’s in the best interest of the clients this year, there are many “special” fi cials alike: ‘We’re ready, willing, sembly is reviewing a proposed law Pickup points to the American that they determine which voluntary interests being pushed, such as the and able to spend millions—you that would make it illegal for men- Psychiatric Association’s 2009 Task treatment to seek. usual issues of taxes, education don’t want to fi ght us.’ What is tal health professionals, including Force on Appropriate Therapeutic “Our reasons are not exactly the and pensions, but there are also good for the people of California Christian counselors, to use repara- Responses to Sexual Orientation same, but there is one issue where it bills concerning car washes, horse matters less than what hurts or tive therapy on minors, even with report that Lieu and others have is exactly the same, and that is they race wagers and mountain lions. helps the individual interests of parental consent. Senate Bill 1172, been using to promote the ban on take great issue with the dangerous- In the California Legislature, these groups.” sponsored by Redondo Beach child treatment, by saying it does ness of the government telling cli- some special interests are much Democrat Ted Lieu, has already egregious harm, including depres- ents and therapists which therapy is more powerful than others. Spe- Profi ts and power passed the Senate and, if approved sion, anxiety and suicide. correct for them,” Pickup said. “In cial interest groups are simply The FPPC report points out by the Assembly, would advance to “In the conclusion of that same other words, the government be- people with narrow agendas who the “inescapable” truth that big the governor’s desk. report, it specifi cally states and in- comes the expert. seek to infl uence government money is being spent to maintain, “The changes in me have been so dicates there is no proof (it does),” “What’s the next therapy to be policies and laws. Nearly every if not expand, the standards of profound that, if it wasn’t so sad for he said. “So, for a man to ignore the outlawed by the government? It day in the Sacramento Capitol you profi t or power to which certain other people, I would be laughing conclusion of the article that he is sounds like 1984 all over again.” will observe lobbying for a long associations have become accus- because the bill is based on such quoting is just … I don’t know if I In addition to the loss of a poten- list of special interests: unions, as- tomed. Even if a ballot measure’s false and misleading statements,” have a word for it. I’m incredulous tial treatment option that has been sociations, gambling, education, passage may have potentially Pickup said. “This bill obviously is that he would do that.” successful in thousands of cases, energy, pharmaceutical sales and contributed to the greater good in in direct opposition to (recovery). Pickup added that all but one of Pickup laments the law for its blan- the environment, to name a few. society, well-funded forces spent In other words what this bill says (is the seven committee members that ket disregard for parental rights. Lobbyists are paid—usually to keep their status in place. my) experience wasn’t real, which drafted the report were gay. “It takes away their rights com- quite well—to make sure that the For example, the California is preposterous.” “They violated the very fi rst fun- pletely to have any participation interests they represent will be Teachers Association spent $26 Most inside the mental health damental rule of science, which in the help of what they believe profi table or successful in other million opposing school vouch- fi eld, as well as gay rights advocates, is you are open to opposing view- is right and healthy for their own ways, and it is common for special ers, $8 million opposing an claim that the practice, which is points, or at least consideration,” child,” he said. “It’s unprecedented interests to give money to election expanded period of time before also known as “change therapy” he said. “This contributes to the in the rights that it takes away from campaigns. In fact, corporations teachers are tenured, $12 million or “Sexual Orientation Change kind of hysteria, I think, that is ex- the parent.” often give campaign donations to opposing a prohibition against Efforts,” is not only ineffective but istent in which different voices are For instance, Pickup said parents both Democrat and Republican union dues being used for politi- also harmful. discriminated and marginalized wishing to help their male child candidates in the same race, to cal purposes and $6 million in sup- In his statements before an as- against.” through a sexual assault by a man ensure that whoever is elected may port of the California Democratic sembly committee in May, Sen. That hysteria, he said, has served would have limited means to ad- feel beholden to the corporation’s Party. Of course, these decisions Lieu questioned the integrity of the as a barrier to open discussion of dress the consequences of such an interests. on spending were made by a rela- treatment. the issue by both sides. attack. He said research and his Not surprisingly, conservative tively small handful of people, and “Some therapists are taking ad- “We want to sit down,” Pickup own experience has linked such at- social issues such as the protec- a signifi cant number of teachers vantage of vulnerable people by said. “We’ve tried for years to sit tacks to the development of homo- tion of preborn human life and would disagree with their associa- pushing dangerous sexual orienta- down, to just have a voice at the sexual attractions. the historic institution of man- tion’s political stances. In other tion change efforts,” Lieu told the table, but frankly the other side re- “If this bill passes, that means woman marriage do not have words, their mandatory union Judiciary Committee. “These non- fuses to tolerate anything like that. when a boy with his parents walks strong lobbies in Sacramento. dues were spent in contradiction scientifi c efforts have led in some In their mind when we introduce into my offi ce and says, ‘we need There are no well-funded unions to their own beliefs and opinions. cases to patients later committing therapy that says homosexuality has help to lessen or dissipate these or associations to counter the con- suicide, as well as severe mental and a cause-and-effect basis and there is issues,’ I have to say, ‘sorry I can’t stant pressure from groups like Stopping the money physical anguish.” a way to change, it tends to threat- help you,’ further traumatizing the Planned Parenthood or Equality This November, a people’s ini- Pickup counters that when pa- en their reason for existing. child,” Pickup said. California. tiative now called “Stop Special tients are dealing with unwanted “If they really sat down and talk- “This issue alone, to perpetuate However, every now and then Interest Money” will appear on same-sex attraction they also suffer ed to people like me long enough, a client’s distress and abuse in that there are coalitions formed the general election ballot. This with suicidal thoughts, depression they would fi nd out that we’re re- situation would just be unthink- around shared principles. For initiative attempts to disallow and anxiety. As a member of the specting, absolutely, their right to able. I ought to know about this be- example, a diverse group has thus labor unions from involuntarily California Association of Marriage be exactly who they should be, but cause I was one of those boys.” far been successful in pushing taking from their members dues back physician-assisted suicide that are specifi ed for political legislation, and a Senate bill that purposes. If passed, the initia- Drive to gather signatures to would have expanded abortion tive would also ban corporations (SB 1338) was defeated in commit- and unions from making direct tee in May due to the coordinated contributions to state and local overturn SB 48 enters fi nal days work of many groups. Public and candidate campaigns. In addition, private pressure can still fi nd suc- the “Stop Special Interest Money” By Lori Arnold light, a mandate that pro-family come up short. cess when groups achieve consen- initiative would prohibit govern- experts say prevents teachers and “The casualties will be extreme- sus in goal and strategy. ment contractors from contribut- SACRAMENTO — Volunteers students from discussing such le- ly high if SB 48 is not repealed, But money talks, and in the ing money to government offi cials across the state are pushing to se- gitimate issues as the health risks in that it mandates every child in decade of 2000-2009 the top 15 who award them contracts. cure enough signatures to overturn associated with the gay lifestyle and public schools in California to be organizations contributed more The California Fair Political a new law mandating the teaching objections over gay marriage. indoctrinated through the use of than one billion dollars to Cali- Practices Commission is a non- of gay and lesbian role models in Another concern of Christians is alleged homosexual role models in fornia ballot measures, candidates partisan organization whose social studies. that the law, implemented in Janu- social studies classes for children and campaigns. purpose, among many, is to ensure “We have many people out there ary, also prohibits parents from opt- in kindergarten through the 12th “Big Money Talks,” a March transparency of campaign con- gathering signatures, and we’re ing their children out of the teach- grade,” the Sacramento-based at- 2010 report by the California tributions. However, its opinions hopeful that we will get the signa- ing, even on religious grounds. torney said. “Make no mistake, this Fair Political Practices Com- are strong regarding big money tures that we need,” said Brad Da- Written by San Francisco Demo- legislation will only contribute to mission, lists among the top 15 in California’s politics. Its report’s cus, president of the Pacifi c Justice crat Mark Leno, the bill is one in the sexual orientation confusion groups six corporations, three introduction concludes with the Institute, one of several pro-family a succession in recent years pro- and experimentation by many un- Indian tribes, two labor unions following: organizations behind the CLASS— moting the gay agenda. California suspecting youth who are exposed and four business associations. “The unrelenting flood of Children Learning Accurate Social school kids, for instance, must take to the indoctrination.” The top two contributing groups special interest dollars may help Science—Act measure. “There is time out of the school day on May As part of the initiative campaign, were the labor unions, with the promote a sense of futility on the still a lot of work to be done, but 22 to honor the late Harvey Milk, Dacus’ group is being joined by four California Teachers Association part of average citizens. Voters considerable progress has been a San Francisco County supervi- others— Capitol Resource Institute, spending almost $212 million want their representatives to serve made.” sor who was the fi rst openly gay the National Center for Law & Policy, and the California State Council them, not whichever special in- In order to qualify for the No- elected offi cial in California. Milk Advocates for Faith & Freedom and of Service Employees spending terests can spend the most. Every vember 2014 ballot, the group was killed by a disgruntled former the Alliance Defense Fund—in urg- more than $107 million. year, citizens see special interests needs to submit 504,760 valid sig- supervisor who resigned but later ing California pastors to support the The report’s executive sum- pouring tens of millions of dol- natures to qualify. In addition, an- wanted his job back. measure by hosting petition signing mary said the following: lars into election campaigns and other 200,000 are usually sought Attorney Dacus said the most recent drives and getting people registered “This report leaves little doubt lobbying—dwarfi ng—the ability to make up for invalid or duplicate updates from the front line of the sig- to vote. They have drafted a letter to where the vortex of power lies in of average voters to infl uence signatures. The deadline to turn in nature drive indicate that volunteers pastors explaining their legal rights this state. The numbers tell the important public policy decisions. the petitions is July 11. have made strides in recent weeks and, to participate in the initiative process. story. And there is no end in sight Little wonder the public feels In addition to the mandate that if the pace continues, the group should to the spending binge by special impotent and overpowered by homosexuals be included in the be able to turn in enough signatures For more information on the interests. … Their willingness to wealthy political insiders. curriculum, the law, SB 48, also for- to give voters a say on the matter. Even signature-gathering campaign, spend vast sums of money gives bids any classroom instruction that so, he said supporters need to press including downloadable petitions, them the ability not just to drown Prentice is chief executive of- paints homosexuality in a negative through to make sure they do not visit www.classact2012.com. out others, but to exercise power- fi cer of California Family Council. www.christianexaminer.com LA July 2012 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 7

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Believing his horrifi c Before his 2009 death, Jim Howell, back row, second from right, helped his former Mobile-ready verbal abuse, she worked hard to wife and ministry founder Judi Noble, next to him in second row, lead the Love Does become the “perfect girl,” but she No Harm Team. As a former abuser he asked women for their forgiveness, and Twitter m.christianexaminer.com was never good enough. Whenever challenged men to repent and do no more harm. Now other men have stepped up to Also… help Noble with her ministry, including their son, Jeff, standing next to his late father. Howell felt the least bit threatened, sE %DITION&LIPBOOK he punished her. ten fi nd dealing with domestic vio- Blog Like many young girls, Noble said ship. He refuted her complaints, s$OWNLOADABLE0$&S lence more diffi cult. The reality is she believed she had no real value and counselors advised her to re- that some women live with Chris- For free bulk distribution to your so she attempted to fi nd her worth spect him more, so he could love tian leaders who emotionally and church or place of business or to in others. Though her parents were her better. RSS Feed physically abuse them. For victims advertise, call 1-800-326-0795. successful and well meaning, they “It was like salt to my wounds who have been taught how to sub- were, she said, emotionally absent. and furthered the depths of our mit from a biblical perspective, it “I was like this lost little girl. I already dysfunctional patterns.” can be diffi cult to fi nd their voice grew up feeling as though I was un- Then, she said, Noble started when a husband claims, “you’re seen,” she said. “helping me see biblical truth not a good wife.” A broken place inside made her about my situation—never coun- For the broader church com- crave love. seling me to divorce, but to stand munity, it can also be diffi cult to Noble said she thought Howell in the place God has called me to, process claims of mistreatment. would change once they married, one of dignity and worth, seeing It’s hard to imagine a charming myself as a daughter of the King.” but, as it usually does, the domes- Christian leader perpetrating such After 30 years of being a believer, tic abuse escalated. After Howell harm. Physical abuse, for instance, this new concept led her into a joy- almost killed her and their unborn may leave marks, but “verbal abuse ous time with God. son, she decided to leave her bru- leaves scars on the heart,” Noble “I have been able to stand with- tal marriage. With no place to go, said. out being consumed by fear, know- she worked two jobs while living in Unfortunately, without proper ing that God is with me every step of a motel. That experience gener- training, church leaders often rein- the way, and He has proved His love ated a longing for a place where force the abuser’s message by advis- for me over and over in this process abused women could be safe. So ing women to “try harder, be more in miraculous ways,” she said. Noble started Eagle’s Wings Global submissive or have more sex,” she Eagle’s Wings builds this value in 1995, the ministry she still serves said. into their Women of Worth confer- as its president. From the beginning of her min- ences—where women are encour- Shortly thereafter, while on va- istry, Noble said she believes God aged to dream again, Noble said. cation in Alaska, Noble said she gave her a mandate to train church “I hate what abuse does to fami- was deeply moved by a family of leaders. She was overjoyed at the lies, but I love watching them trans- eagles—a mother, father and ba- assignment until she discovered formed from death to life, from bies—and God impressed on her how hard it is for the church to hopelessness to hope, to living lives the importance of helping fami- understand the issue of domestic full of peace and victory,” she said, lies reconcile. violence. Within the Christian com- adding that her ministry serves Meanwhile God was also at work munity, she said, it takes an average between 40 and 50 people every transforming Howell, Noble said. of seven times of telling someone month. By 2000, he suddenly reappeared about the abuse before a woman is “We want to do so much more,” in her life and, even though they she said. never remarried, his deep repen- believed. Noble said she encourages wom- tance permitted an amazing rec- To fi nd out more information see onciliation to take place. They en to let the Lord replace the lies with the truth. That way “we can www.eagleswingsglobal.org or call began working together, and (909) 529-3373. Howell played a strategic role in explore what God’s word says about Eagle’s Wings until his death in abuse.” Scripture empowers women 2009. Together they started “Love to start walking out of the shame, Does No Harm” workshops giv- guilt and condemnation. Noble ing the abused, their abusers and also encourages Christian women children a safe place to learn how to get counseling from someone to break the cycle of domestic vio- who can help them learn biblical lence. Families began to heal. self-esteem and how to set bound- Since the Scriptures are clear on aries. Eagle’s Wings support groups how to love, Noble said believers of- can help abused believers, too. Set free According to one woman, who said she’d tried to be a “proper Christian wife,” the challenges of dealing with domestic abuse are signifi cant. Over time the Lord had begun to free her from what other people thought and gave her the courage to begin taking steps to freedom. Still admitting that her husband was too self-ab- sorbed to love or care for her— and that no matter what she did or said or how “perfect” she tried to be, he never would—was a long and painful road. But Noble’s ministry helped her fi nd a voice. After seeking counseling with her husband several times, this Most victims of domestic abuse feel woman said she fi nally stopped powerless, so Judi Noble, founder of mincing words for fear of dam- Eagle’s Wings Global, uses a sword to aging his reputation. Telling the remind them of their power in Christ truth took an act of courage, but through God’s Word, it didn’t improve their relation- 8 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • July 2012 LA www.christianexaminer.com ADF targets public universities with unconstitutional policies Two Southern California colleges receive letters seeking rule changes By Lori Arnold and policies that allow non-religious high school campuses. student groups to use student activ- In March, the U.S. Supreme Court LOS ANGELES — Nearly 50 public ity fees but exclude religious student declined to hear a case brought by a universities, including two in Southern groups even though the students in fraternity and sorority that were chal- California, have been sent legal letters those groups have contributed to lenging San Diego State University’s claiming their policies violate the free the fees. policy that said the Christian clubs speech rights of students. “I think it’s gotten progressively had to admit anyone who wanted to The letters are asking university ad- worse,” the ADF attorney said. “It has join in order to be recognized as an ministrators to fi x the policies or face been a problem. There have been offi cial club, regardless of their reli- litigation, said Kevin Theriot, senior restrictions on speech of students on gious beliefs. Leadership also had to counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund, public school campuses for 40 years be opened up to anyone, including which has initiated a new campaign now.” atheists or gays and lesbians. targeting what it is calling “unconsti- In the 1960s and ’70s that discrimi- Theriot said the court declined to tutional policies.” The initiative is part nation came from conservative admin- hear the case since SDSU modifi ed of the legal organization’s Speak Up istrators who were cracking down on the policy to apply to all clubs, mean- Movement project, which monitors free the mostly liberal anti-war movement ing the religious clubs were not being speech incidents nationwide. protests. PHOTO BY NIKHIL KULKARNI/WIKIPEDIA singled out. A fountain splashes outside of Powell Library on the campus at University of The two Southern California cam- “That has fl ipped now, and now, California, Los Angeles. The Alliance Defense Fund says the school’s policies violate A similar case was fi led against Uni- puses already targeted are the Uni- generally speaking, administration the free speech rights of students. versity of California, Hastings College versity of California, Riverside and the offi cials are liberal, and they are restrict- of the Law. Other prominent California University of California, Los Angeles. ing the rights of conservative students,” U.S. Constitution, the conservative “We are attempting to give universi- college cases have included admission Both have speech codes that ADF Theriot said. “The law has not changed. attorney said such policies are too ties the opportunity to fi x those without requirements for Christian schools that believes are in violation of federal law. The students, no matter whether you subjective, giving public servants having to go through the pain of litiga- teach creation instead of evolution and The letters are the fi rst of more are conservative or liberal, all have— the right to determine what speech tion,” he said. “But if they don’t, then speech zone requirements for pro-life than 160 expected to be sent out to religious, atheists or whatever—they they deem acceptable. we will actively be pursuing clients to groups. college and university administrators. have First Amendment rights and have “What is hate speech? Is it ex- actually fi x them, if we need to.” “It says to me that California really The campuses were identifi ed after an a great deal of First Amendment rights pressing disagreement with you, Theriot said about 20 campuses is hostile to Christianity, at least their ADF staff member reviewed the policies on campus.” what you believe or what you do? have responded to the letters, and administrators are,” Theriot said. “I at each university. The group plans to In addition to the ideological Is that hate speech?” he said. “No, I eight have made positive changes think in general the California popu- replicate the campaign on community fl op between educators and stu- don’t think so. It might be offensive to their policies. lace is not, but you’ve got the people in colleges in the future. dents, Theriot said administrators to you, but that’s the exact kind of “Overall, I hope it increases the control that are forted up in the major “We’ve seen an up tick in discrimi- are increasingly adopting Europe- speech that the First Amendment knowledge of university adminis- cities that really are hostile to conserva- nation against conservative students, an standards, which advocate that was designed to protect. We don’t trators who may not even be aware tives and, especially, Christian point of and especially Christian students, on censorship is acceptable in the case need protection for speech that ev- that some of these policies are view, so they enact policies that appear the part of college administrators and of offensive speech. eryone agrees with.” on the books and are chilling the neutral on their face but are really de- that includes administration and fac- “There is an idea that pervades In the two local cases, represen- speech rights and religious free- signed to go after the Christian clubs.” ulty that are singling out students that our society as a whole, not just cam- tatives from UC Riverside said in doms of their students who look don’t tow their liberal party line for puses, that speech that might offend a response letter that their poli- at them and say, ‘I can’t do that, I For more information about the discrimination,” Theriot said. somebody somehow is not worthy of cies were already under review and won’t even try.’” campaign, visit www.speakup- Violations include speech restric- protection,” Theriot said. “Whereas that ADFs concerns were noted, While the number of cases has movement.org.UC RIVERSIDE: The tions in classrooms or other campus university campuses are supposed to be but they would not be responding escalated across the country, Theriot Alliance Defense Fund says the areas, rules that force student clubs marketplaces of ideas, but instead they directly to the request. UCLA re- acknowledged that California had been University of California, Riverside to accept voting members and offi cers often become places of censorship.” sponded by asking for more time to a hotbed of student freedom cases, has policies that violate the free that don’t agree with the clubs’ beliefs, Besides being in violation of the review their policies. including numerous ones fi led against speech rights of students.

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What you need to know Why the CLASS Act Initiative about the CLASS Act to repeal SB 48: is needed to repeal SB 48 ■ The CLASS Act and Stop SB 48 are What does SB 48 do? cal agenda on children. SB 48 ed in social science curriculum two different campaigns. SB 48 uses all social science does absolutely nothing to re- are included for their contribu- ■ The Stop SB 48 campaign of 2011 curriculum, including history duce bullying, improve the state tions to society, not their sexual failed to gather enough signatures books and other instructional of our education system, ensure orientation. to qualify for the ballot. materials, to teach children as students graduate, or prepare This initiative demands that young as fi ve not only to ac- them for global competitiveness. no one be left out because of ■ Another attempt to repeal SB 48 has cept but also to endorse trans- Instead it diverts precious class- their sexual preferences, but begun. The new campaign is titled genderism, bisexuality, and room time and resources away that their contribution to his- the “CLASS Act” which will repeal homosexuality. SB 48 has been from science, math, reading, and tory is what we focus on, not SB 48. misrepresented to the public writing to promote the political their sexual preference. ■ None of the signatures gathered in and passed as a bill aimed to agenda of a few. 2011 can be used in 2012. You must end bullying. SB 48 went into Fortunately, there is anoth- What can you do? er way to get rid of this over- sign a new petition. effect January 2012. Under SB The CLASS Act initiative is 48, public schools will begin reaching and inaccurate teach- a NEW attempt to Stop SB 48. ■ DEADLINE: All petitions must be supplementing current instruc- ing of history. Sign the petition, We must gather 700,000 VALID in our Sacramento offi ce no later tion with pro-transgender, pass the CLASS Act. signatures to qualify this ini- than July 11, 2012. Extensions will bisexual and homosexual ma- tiative for the ballot. You can not be given. terials before textbooks are re- What does the get involved by signing the vised. If schools do not comply CLASS Act do? petition, receiving our email ■ Once the required number of with this they are in violation The CLASS (Children Learn- updates, donating to Stop SB signatures are gathered, the of the law. ing Accurate Social Science) 48, volunteering, following us initiative will be placed on the 2014 Our public schools are aca- Act advocates an accurate on Facebook and letting your ballot. demic institutions, not a place teaching of history. This initia- family and friends know about for politicians to force their radi- tive ensures that people includ- Stop SB 48 and the CLASS Act. 10 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • July 2012 LA www.christianexaminer.com Open Doors USA campaign seeks religious freedom envoy Christian Examiner staff report all over next year in the new session of Congress. SANTA ANA — Southern Cali- “This important bill won’t be fornia-based Open Doors USA has moved to a vote unless enough peo- launched a new advocacy campaign ple concerned with the persecution to encourage the U.S. Senate to of religious minorities are willing pass a bill to appoint a religious to speak out and ask their Senators freedom envoy in the Near East to take action,” said Lindsay Vessey, and Central Asia. advocacy director for Open Doors The envoy, who would be ap- USA. pointed by the president of the “The special envoy would address United States and report to him economic and security concerns of and the secretary of state, would these minority faith groups, which monitor religious freedom issues is especially needed in a country of the countries listed on the Open like Iraq, where large numbers of Doors 2012 World Watch List of the Christians and other faith groups worst persecutors of Christians. have been threatened, forced to The Near East countries include fl ee their homeland and even Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, killed.” Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, She went on to ask Christians to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, help with “this critical endeavor” by Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Ye- contacting their elected offi cials. men as well as the West Bank and “With a third of the U.S. Senate Gaza Strip. facing elections in the fall, it is a The South Central Asia countries great time to share with your elect- include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, ed offi cials about the issues most Bhutan, India, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakh- important to you,” Vessey said, add- stan, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, ing that if enough Senators support Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uz- the bill they will be able to add pres- bekistan. sure on Webb to release his hold on Israel, Lebanon and Nepal are the measure. also located in the targeted regions Through its outreach, Open but are not considered threats to Doors helps to monitor the nearly Christianity. 70 percent of the world’s 6.8 billion The bill, S. 1245, mirrors H.R. people who live in countries with 440, a similar bill approved last year little or no freedom of religion. Its in the house, after aggressive advo- service of fi ve decades has connect- cacy campaigning by Open Doors ed the group with Christians in 60 and its supporters. It is stalled in different persecuted nations. the Senate after Sen. Jim Webb, D-VA, placed a hold on the bill, pre- To help supporters make their venting it from moving forward. If wishes known, Open Doors has S. 1245 is not passed in this session drafted a sample letter, which is of Congress and signed into law, available on the ministry’s website, the process will have to be started advocacy.opendoorsusa.org. www.christianexaminer.com LA July 2012 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 11 Promise Keepers has big plans for conference in San Diego By Lori Arnold them to do,” said Lough, who has “The condition of the men at we don’t have fi rm standards or bib- the churches are that the guys have lical beliefs it’s always going to hap- What: Promise Keeners also worked with the Harvest Cru- ‘been there, done that.’ The kids pen again. Nobody is going to take SAN DIEGO — Sometimes there Men’s Conference sades, hosted by his home church is nothing quite like thousands of Harvest Christian Fellowship in are the same way; they see their responsibility for what happens.” When: men gathered in a sporting venue September 7-8 Riverside. “God is calling them out dads not following through and not In advance of the event, Lough cheering about the coaches’ calls Where: Viejas Arena, San Diego right now.” doing the things they are called to said the planning team is calling from the fi eld of play. State University Lough, the co-owner of a com- do.” on the men to fast and pray ev- On Sept. 7 and 8, Southern Speakers: Miles McPherson, mercial produce company, said he Repentance, he said, is the only ery Thursday between now and California men will get just that op- Raleigh Washington, Tony is so committed to the process be- way to change a culture that’s run the event “so that they can get in portunity when Promise Keepers Evans, Sam Rodriguez, cause he believes the time is ripe amok with values that run contrary tune with the spiritual side of it, brings back its popular conference Greg Stier, Bob Beltz for men, especially Christian men, to God’s Word. fasting and opening themselves schedule to the Viejas Arena at San Also: Music - Lincoln Brewster to recapture their God-given roles “There are no fi rm standards up to God and what he’s going Diego State University. During the Comedy - Brad Stine to lead their families and their com- anymore,” Lough said. “As long as to do,” he said. two-day event, the all-male audi- Cost: $59 — use promo code munities. The fi rst step, he said, is ence will be asked to respond to a “0912-CENW” to save wrestling with sin. variety of play calls by an impres- $20. Pay just $39. “When it comes to Promise Keep- sive list of national “coaches”: Greg ers I know we are coming to the al- Stier, “Called Out”; Bob Beltz, “A — Registration — tar to deal, and we’re going to get Call to Duty”; Tony Evans, “A Call 1-866-776-6473 things straight,” Lough said. www.promisekeepers.org/events to Lead”; Sam Rodriguez, “A Call “That night at the altar call they A quiet place, far from the hectic pace... where blue skies, clean air, peace and fun abound to Action”; Raleigh Washington, “A are dealing with it. The next morn- Call to Courage”; and local Pastor showed me—I was sitting up to- ing after they have slept on it, they wards the top—and He told me to #HRISTIAN#AMPAND Miles McPherson, “A Call to Nobil- are going to deal with more issues. #ONFERENCE#ENTER ity.” look down toward these men and We’re going to have the support Among those with a front row He goes, ‘That’s your ministry, you afterwards to deal with those is- Located in a serene valley nestled in the San Jacinto Foothills, 7.5 miles southeast of Hemet. 285 are being called to serve men.’” acres with two large ranch-style lodges accommodating up to 120 people. Offering comprehensive seat will be John Lough, the assis- sues and get them in Bible-believ- retreat packages year round for all kinds of retreats. Delicious meals catered. tant conference director, who has For the next few months, Lough ing churches with a good, vibrant will be doing just that, driving down (AYRIDESTHROUGHTHECANYONs#ANOEINGs!RCHERYRANGEs(IKINGTRAILSs ACREGRASSATHLETIClELDs assisted with about four dozen PK men’s ministry. They are going to /BSTACLECOURSEs!MPHITHEATERWlRECIRCLEs3WIMMINGPOOLSs6OLLEYBALL events over the years. In the early to San Diego for weekly planning serve their pastor, be better hus-   sWWWPARADISEVALLEYRANCHORG days of the ministry, Lough, then a meetings from his Moreno Valley bands, be better workers and com- national salesman, would often ar- home. munity leaders.” range his business trips to coincide “I see a calling on me to get this The overall goal to get it straight, with regional PK events. thing straight, to get it right and he said, is not limited to unbeliev- PROMISE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Years later, his heart was embold- fulfi ll the ministry God has called ers. 1550 E. Elizabeth St., M13, Pasadena, CA 91104 ened that the ministry was trying to revive the model that made Prom- 10 Year Male and female volunteers needed s$EGREECOMPLETIONPROGRAMONLINE Celebration ise Keepers a national sensation in August 17, the 1990s after its founding by Bill Organizers San Diego Prom- ence director. s,/745)4)/. %!390!9-%.40,!. 2012 McCartney, then-head coach of the ise Keepers conference estimate In addition to a core pool of men, s!SSOCIATE "ACHELORS-ASTERS $OCTORATE Dr. Michael Buffaloes at the University of Colo- they need between 250 and 300 Lough said he’s also looking to fi ll s7ATCHUSLIVE3EEWWW0#5,IVECOMFORDETAILS McKinney, rado, Boulder. On May 20, McCart- volunteers serving in fi ve core ar- many of the spots by women. New Classes begin in July - Register Now President ney was named founder and chair- eas over the course of the event. The needed volunteer posts man emeritus of the organization Among those positions are up to are listed below. For more infor- Call 1-888-723-6233 he had launched after the ministry 20 key leaderships spots. mation, including an application OR%MAILMYPCU AOLCOMFORFREECATALOG vision emerged on a trip with his “If they have a special gift that form, visit www.promisekeepers. www.promisechristianuniversity.com friend Dave Wardell. can be used, tell us about it,” said org and click on the programs Equipping Global Christian leaders who have graduated “They were driving across to a John Lough, the assistant confer- link. from PCU and are making an impact around the world. Campus Crusade for Christ event, Field & Follow-Up Group Radio Admin and that’s when they had that vision Men’s Ministry Team Shuttle Drivers of fi lling the stadiums with men Scholarship Team Airport Greeters praising God and falling on their Serve The City Team Exhibit Team face and praying for revival and Language Radio Distributor Security worshipping God in a big stadium Spanish Interpreter Food Team event. It took off from there.” ASL Interpreters Volunteer R & D Special Needs Over the years, the ministry Prayer & Evangelism Group struggled with fi nancial diffi culties Administration Group Intercessory Prayer and at one point the entire staff Registration Prayer Room Worship Leader was laid off, with operations being Retail Evangelism Prayer Team handled by an all-volunteer team. Store 5 Prayer Booth Team About fi ve years ago, McCartney Usher & Greeter Team Follow-up Team came out of retirement to return to the ministry. Lough said he’s ea- Conference Services Group Strategic Relations Group gerly awaiting the ministry’s revival. Facilities Set Up & Tear Down Social Media “When I was at a PK event God HQ Assistant Donor Team

Justice 2012 Annual Fundraising Gala Saturday, October 6 Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa Dinesh D’Souza, Keynote Speaker President of The King’s College in New York This summer, Dinesh D’Souza will certainly be making headlines prior to the national election Join us for a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, as a new documentary fi lm, “2016”—based on D’Souza’s book, The Roots of Obama’s Rage—will take viewers deep into the heart and mind of the President. Produced by Gerald R. Molen, high-energy, sing-along show. 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 Hear Barry McGuire and John York, of the 2016themovie.com. legendary folk rock group The Byrds, share their A former policy analyst in the Reagan White House, D’Souza is called one of the “top young public policy makers in the country” by Investor’s Business Daily. He is the author of multiple best-sellers including journeys and the music which has defined their Illiberal Education, Ronald Reagan: How an Ordinary Man Became an Extraordinary Leader, What’s So Great About America, careers… their lives. 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. Saturday, July 21, 6:00 p.m. Church of the Open Door SAVE THE DATE October 6, 2012 701 W. Sierra Madre Ave. Glendora, CA 91741 Liberty Legacy Title Sponsor Reserve your tickets now! Register online at — For ticket information — www.faith-freedom.com (626) 914-4646 For more information, call 1-888-588-6888 or email [email protected] www.TheUpperRoomPresents.com www.churchoftheopendoor.com 12 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • July 2012 LA www.christianexaminer.com

JUL 10 • TUESDAY JUL 21 • SATURDAY SEP 6 • THURSDAY (cont.) Have your event listed FREE! Covina Women’s Connection: Decorate Big Gospel Musical, with Inland Empire 12-1pm, Sizzlers Restaurant, 10315 Lake- Send us your Christian activity/event for next month, and we’ll list it in THE With Love Luncheon, featuring Catherine Men of Praise, We Are Soldiers, Bro. Ron wood Blvd., Downey • (562) 310-1335 CAL EN DAR at no charge. The deadline is the 18th of the prior month. Send to Alton. 11am-1pm, The Covina Bowl, 1060 Burns & more. 5pm, Greater New Foun- SEP 7-8 • FRI-SAT the Christian Examiner, P.O. Box 2606, El Cajon, CA 92021. Or fax to 1-888- San Bernardino Rd., Covina • (626) 919- dation Fellowship Church, 841 S Main 305-4947. Or e-mail to [email protected]. We regret we cannot 1446, (626) 857-1041 St., Pomona • (951) 727-8728, (951) Promise Keepers 2012 National Men’s list Sunday morn ing services. 961-1888 Conference, “Called Out!” Viejas Arena at JUL 11 • WEDNESDAY San Diego State University. Featuring Miles “Trippin’ the Sixties” with Barry McGuire & Downey Christian Women’s Club. McPherson, Tony Evans, Sam Rodriguez, John York. 6pm, Church of the Open Door, Brad Stine, Raleigh Washington, Greg THRU SEP 9 JUL 7 • SATURDAY 11:45am, Los Amigos Country Club, 7295 701 W Sierra Madre Blvd., Glendora • Quill Dr., Downey, $14 • (562) 861-3414, Stier and more. Use code 0912-CENW (626) 914-4646, churchoftheopendoor. for $20 discount • 1-866-776-6473, The Word Ink & Blood Exhibit, Dead Sea First Annual Gospel Concert, with J (562) 864-7319 com Scrolls to Gutenberg. 10am-5pm, MUZEO, Kingdom, Diamond Dugans Greater LA promisekeepers.org JUL 12-14 • THU-SAT 241 S Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, $13 • Cathedral Choir & more. 7pm, Historical JUL 22 • SUNDAY SEP 8 • SATURDAY (714) 956-8936 Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St., San 29th Annual Christian Homeschool Con- Tenth Avenue North, in concert. OC Fair, Order from Chaos: Healing from Divorce. Pedro • (323) 600-7402 vention, with Dr. Voddie Bauchman Jr, Jes- THRU AUG 16 The Hangar, Costa Mesa, $15-22 • tick- 10-11am, New Life Pastoral Counseling, sica Hulcy, Ray Comfort & more. Pasadena JUL 8 • SUNDAY etmaster.com Ocean Center Building, 110 W Ocean Bellfl ower Bible Olympics. Thursdays 6:30- Convention Center, Pasadena. Hosted by 8pm. First Christian Church Bellfl ower, The Doug McDonald Organ Quartet, the JUL 25-29 • WED-SUN Blvd., Ste. 614, Long Beach, $15 • (562) the Christian Home Educators Association 209-2083 17003 Clark Ave., Bellfl ower • (562) Jazz Vespers Series. 5pm, Mt. Olive Lu- • (562) 864-2432, cheaofca.org Renovare, Covenant Retreat, with Richard 866-9749 theran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd., J Foster, Chris Hall, Nathan Foster, Julia SEP 8-9 • SAT-SUN Santa Monica, free • (310) 452-1116 JUL 14 • SATURDAY JUL 5 • THURSDAY Roller & many more. Point Loma Nazarene LA Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie, Faith & Family Night with BarlowGirl at the God’s Design for Wives. 10-11am, New University, San Diego, various cost • (303) Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, David Crowder, The Downey Christian Business & Profes- LA Sparks vs Atlanta Dream WNBA game. Life Pastoral Counseling, Ocean Center 792-0152, renovare.us sional Luncheon, with Charles & Ruth The Katinas, Steven Curtis Chapman 5:30pm, Staples Center, Los Angeles • Building, 110 W Ocean Blvd., Ste. 614, JUL 28 • SATURDAY & Phil Wickham. Sat 6pm & Sun 4pm, deSpain. 12-1pm, Sizzlers Restaurant, lasparks.com, 1-877-44-SPARKS Long Beach, $15 • (562) 209-2083 10315 Lakewood Blvd., Downey • (562) Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, free • 2nd Annual Survivors Wit’ Courage harvestcrusades.org 310-1335 JUL 9 • MONDAY JUL 15-20 • SUN-FRI Stand Awareness Beach Picnic. 12-5pm, Fuzjko Hemming: Arigato Charity Concert. Glendora Christian Women’s Connection. Youth Entrepreneurship Academy presents Redondo Beach (Far South Side End) • SEP 9 • SUNDAY 8-10pm, Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 11am-12:30pm, Via Verde Country Club, High School Business Planning Camp, (951) 801-9186 KSGN 89.7’s Splash Bash, with Jeremy S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, $50-100 • 1400 Avenida Entrada, San Dimas, $15 Concordia University, Irvine • www.cui. AUG 2 • THURSDAY Camp, Jadon Lavik, Travis Ryan, Moriah 1-888-271-0405 • (909) 593-6100 edu/yea Peters & Lovelite. Splash Kingdom, 1101 The Downey Christian Business & Pro- California St., Redlands, $19.50-50 • fessional Luncheon, with Kirby Drake. transparentproductions.com 12-1pm, Sizzlers Restaurant, 10315 Lake- wood Blvd., Downey • (562) 310-1335 SEP 13 • THURSDAY AUG 5 • SUNDAY 30th Annual Greater Long Beach Leader- ship Prayer Breakfast, with Dr. Scott Rodin. Moriah Peters, in concert. 6pm, Calvary 7am, Hyatt Regency, 200 S Pine Ave., Long Chapel Pasadena, 2200 E Colorado Blvd., Beach, $40/person or $400 table of 10 Pasadena • (626) 584-9992, calva- • lbprayer.com, (562) 591-1292 rychapelpasadena.com SEP 14-15 • FRI-SAT AUG 8 • WEDNESDAY Women of Faith, Celebrate What Matters. Downey Christian Women’s Club. Fri 7-10pm & Sat 9am-5pm, Honda Center, 11:45am, Los Amigos Country Club, 7295 Anaheim, $89-109 • womenoffaith.com, Quill Dr., Downey, $14 • (562) 861-3414, 1-888-49-FAITH (562) 864-7319 SEP 16 • SUNDAY AUG 8-12 • WED-SUN Kutless, The Believe Tour, with Firefl ight, New Life Word of Faith Vision For Life 2012 The Rhett Walker Band & Hyland. Imman- Conference. Wed-Sat 7pm & Sun 4pm, uel Baptist, 28355 Base Line, Highland • New Life Word of Faith, 605 N Towne Ave., transparentproductions.com Pomona • (909) 433-9849 SEP 28-30 • FRI-SUN AUG 18 • SATURDAY “The Truth War” apologetics conference The Power of a Homemaker. 10-11am, with Josh McDowell, Tim LaHaye, Ed Hind- New Life Pastoral Counseling, Ocean son, Kent Sparks, Joe Holden. Abundant Center Building, 110 W Ocean Blvd., Ste. Living Family Church, 10900 Civic Center 614, Long Beach, $15 • (562) 209-2083 Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, free • (909) AUG 25 • SATURDAY 987-7110, abundantfamily.org Rebuilding the Family Foundation. 10- OCT 6 • SATURDAY 11am, New Life Pastoral Counseling, Advocates for Faith & Freedom Justice Ocean Center Building, 110 W Ocean 2012 Annual Fundraising Gala, with key- Blvd., Ste. 614, Long Beach, $15 • (562) note speaker Dinesh D’Souza, 5pm, Hilton 209-2083 Orange County, Costa Mesa. Silent and 2012 Queen Mary “Speedy Sweeties” Din- Live Auctions • www.faith-freedom.com, ner/ Dance, ages 19-91. 1pm-12am, The 1-888-588-6888 Queen Mary, Long Beach, $20-88 • (714) 622-4002, christiansinglesfunevents.com OCT 9-11 • TUE-THU The Resurgence Conference 2012 with AUG 25-26 • SAT-SUN Rick Warren, Mark Driscoll, Lecrae, OC Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie, Nick Vujicic, James MacDonald, Miles Third Day, David Crowder, Gungor, Jeremy McPherson and more. Mariners Church, Camp & MercyMe. Sat 6pm & Sun 4pm, Irvine, $189-249 • theresurgence.com/ Angel Stadium, Anaheim, free • harvest- conference crusades.org OCT 12-13 • FRI-SAT AUG 27 • MONDAY Living Proof Live, with Beth Moore & Jeremy Camp, in concert. 6:30pm, House Travis Cottrell. Long Beach Convention & of Blues San Diego, 1055 5th Ave., San Entertainment Center, Long Beach, $65 Diego, $21.50-31.50 • transparentpro- • 1-800-254-2022, lproof.org ductions.com OCT 13 • SATURDAY SEP 6 • THURSDAY 5th annual Faith & Work Life Confer- The Downey Christian Business & Pro- ence, Concordia University, Irvine • www. fessional Luncheon, with Glenn Koons. faithandworklife.org, (714) 272-7865

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Splash Bash music fundraising gala, visit www.faith- types of music that can change your Recovery program. authored numerous books. freedom.com or call (951) 304- mood, but only gospel music will The San Fernando Valley Rescue Rodin holds Master of Theology festival set for Redlands 7583. change your life, and How Sweet Mission is an outreach of the Res- and Doctor of Philosophy degrees REDLAND — Family radio the Sound truly helped change cue Mission Alliance. in Systematic Theology from the KSGN 89.7FM will hold its Splash Moriah Peters to our lives.” For more information, visit www. University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Bash music festival Sep. 9 at Splash The New York fi nale will be sfvrescuemission.org or call (818) The annual tradition is designed Kingdom. appear in concert hosted by Grammy winners Donald 785-4476. to focus prayer on elected offi cials Musical acts include Jeremy PASADENA — Calvary Chapel Lawrence and Yolanda Adams. The and individuals who serve the com- Camp, Moriah Peters, Jadon Lavik, Pasadena will host a concert by Mo- event judges will be CeCe Winans, Crenshaw fathers take munity and our country. It is pat- Travis Ryan and Lovelite. riah Peters at 6 p.m. Aug. 5. Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Fred terned after the National Prayer Produced by Transparent Pro- Peters, a native of Chino, tried Hammond and Erica Campbell of ‘Responsible Dad’ Breakfast and celebrates America’s ductions, event tickets include out for American Idol but was de- Mary Mary. pledge Judeo-Christian heritage. admission to the Splash Kingdom nied an auditioning spot after the Tickets for the showcase are also LOS ANGELES — An estimated Tickets are $37 if purchased by Waterpark at Pharaoh’s. Admis- judges mocked her commitment to expected to go on sale soon. 1,000 men celebrated Father’s Day Aug. 3, $40 afterward. sion does not include the Fun Park purity. Since then she has released For more information, visit www. by signing pledges to be “Responsi- Sponsorship opportunities are Rides. her debut CD “I Choose Jesus.” HowSweetTheSound.com. ble Dads” during a service at Cren- still available. Tickets are $29.50 and $50 for The church is located at 220 E. shaw Christian Center. The hotel is located at 200 S. VIP admission, which includes a Colorado Blvd. SFV Rescue Mission Tapping into the themes of the Pine Ave. pre-show event with Jeremy Camp. Free admission is available for movie “Courageous” Pastor Freder- For more information, visit www. Child tickets are $19.50. hires a new director guests ages 9 and older. ick K. Price urged the men to make lbprayer.com or call (562) 591- For more information, visit www. NORTH HOLLYWOOD — The For more information, visit www. a bold stand to love, serve and pro- 1292. transparentproductions.com. San Fernando Valley Rescue Mis- calvarychapelpasadena.com or call tect their families and teach them sion has hired a former Santa Clar- (626) 584-9992. the Word of God. BarlowGirl to perform ita man with more than 20 years of D’Souza to speak for Those taking the pledge agreed faith-based nonprofi t experience as at LA Sparks game to take full responsibility for their Advocates gala in Oct. Gospel choir its director. LOS ANGELES — Christian rock households, provide mentoring for COSTA MESA — Advocates for Wade Trimmer’s most recent ex- trio BarlowGirl will perform in con- competition those in the community without a Faith and Freedom will hold its an- perience comes from the Mentor- cert July 8 at the Staples Center af- male role model, take responsibil- nual Justice fundraising gala and LOS ANGELES — Registra- ing Project in Portland, which min- ter the Los Angeles Sparks take on dinner Oct. 6 at the Hilton Orange tions are now being accepted for isters to fatherless children through ity to motivate the men of the next the Atlanta Dream as part of the County. Verizon’s fi fth annual “How Sweet advocacy and training by linking generation to take their rightful team’s Faith and Family Night. This year’s keynote speaker is au- the Sound Gospel Celebration,” churches and local agencies. place as strong men of God and ful- Tip-off against the WNBA East- thor and speaker Dinesh D’Souza, a search for America’s best gospel “I am excited to be back in fi ll Joshua’s pledge: “As for me and ern Conference Champions is set who is president of The King’s Col- choir, which will be held Nov. 4 in Southern California working with my house, we will serve the Lord.” for 5:30 p.m. lege in New York. D’Souza is also a New York City. the dynamic staff of the San Fer- BarlowGirl’s poignant hit, “I former policy analyst in the Reagan The annual event pays tribute nando Valley Rescue Mission as we Prayer Breakfast to Need You to Love Me,” topped the administration and has been called to gospel music and provides provide much needed services to feature leadership charts for 13 weeks in 2005, making one of the “top young public policy choirs a platform to showcase the hungry, hurting and homeless it the longest No. 1 single in Chris- makers in the country” by Inves- their talent. A regional competi- in the valley,” Trimmer said. expert tian Radio Weekly Chart History. tor’s Business Daily. tion is set for Sept. 21 at Staples His fi rst major task will be con- LONG BEACH — The 30th An- In second place in the Western This summer, a new docu- Center in Los Angeles. The struction oversight for a new 90-bed nual Greater Long Beach Conference heading into press mentary fi lm, “2016”—based on deadline to register a choir for family residential shelter in North- Leadership Prayer Breakfast will time, the Los Angeles Sparks enter D’Souza’s book, The Roots of the competition is June 30. The ridge, slated to open in 2013. The be held at 7 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Hy- their 16th Women’s National Bas- Obama’s Rage—will take viewers competition is offering up to mission has been granted all the att Regency. ketball Association season in 2012 deep into the heart and mind of $50,000 in cash and prizes. necessary permits for construction The breakfast includes a Leader- and are one of three original teams the President. Produced by Gerald “Anyone would love to have and operation and recently was ship Forum from 10 a.m. to noon from the league’s inaugural cam- R. 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at the City Council meeting. but there was only enough space background as you would Palisades ment doesn’t want to fi nd a way to NATIVITY… “Many people have supported for three of the 14 scenes. Park. Just fi nding a single site large accommodate the process and free Contionued from page 1 the scenes who are not Chris- “We could have wound up with enough to accommodate 14 scenes speech rights of its citizens, then tians,” he said. “There are people nothing,” he said. “It could have is very diffi cult.” it’s our view that they are uncon- Santa Monica City Council voted of many different faiths who been that three of the atheists had As for a possible lawsuit, Jameson stitutionally abridging everyone’s 5-0 on June 12 to pull the plug prize the Nativity scenes as part won space, or four of them, and said he believes the City Council First Amendment rights by shutting on a city exemption that allowed of Christmas.” left us out in the cold completely, erred by not taking the free speech down a traditional public forum in unattended winter displays along For decades, members of the but the Lord was able to fi x it so we implications of their decision more reaction to the hostile reaction of the eastern border of the park Nativity committee used an infor- won some space so we could keep seriously. atheists and pseudo-constitution- during the month of December. mal process through the city to the tradition alive.” “We don’t think you can subject alists,” the lawyer said. In addition to the sequential secure permits for the fi rst-come, In the end, one of the atheist someone’s First Amendment rights 14-scene Nativity, an annual fi rst-served display spots. Over the applicants who won a lottery bid to a lottery,” he said, adding that the Tradition of public expression menorah display will also be dis- years other groups would also ended up not using the space. A council seemed more concerned Becker added that if the com- placed as will myriad others. reserve spaces, including several whole block of display space sat about what could happen in the mittee decides to pursue legal ac- “It’s a very sad blow,” said atheist groups. But last year, the empty for the entire month. future than the actual reality of tion he believes they are on solid Jameson, who serves on a com- city went to a lottery system as a way “That was irksome,” Jameson the facts before them. footing. mittee that oversees the Christ- to ensure fairness in the process said. “I think (it was) borrowing “Religious speech, the Supreme mas display. “It was a tradition in case there were more requests Following last year’s controversy, trouble and just building up bogey- Court has said, enjoys as much that united generations because than spaces. the City Council decided it had men to justify a pre-determined protection as secular speech in the grandfathers would be bringing “It was basically open to all com- had enough. City Attorney Marsha conclusion. I think it’s the spirit public square and the tradition of their grandchildren.” ers regardless of the message,” Jones Moutrie said her offi ce had of a politically correct age which public expression,” Becker said. The display, which originally Jameson said. “There was always received a variety of threats, both is asserting itself. In years gone by, Jameson said it was his hope began much smaller as a way to plenty of room to accommodate legal and physical. She also cited City Council would have tried to do, to avoid the courts, but he’s also draw people from neighboring everybody—until 2011 after this potential future costs of running I think, what it could to preserve committed to preserving a nearly communities, fi rst came to the lottery system had been set up.” the lottery. the scenes. But given where we 60-year-old tribute to Jesus’ birth. community in 1953. Organizers “The city’s own change of rules are now in our culture, in Santa “We defi nitely want to keep this used mannequins and props to Working the system really made the way possible and Monica at least, they didn’t really tradition alive, and we want it to be tell the Nativity story. The Len- Under the rules, each applicant opened the doors for the athe- try hard enough to preserve the a credit to our Lord,” he said. “It’s non Sisters once performed at could request up to nine spaces. ists to exploit the lottery system,” scenes, nor did they really have a just a sad, sad day. Years and years an opening ceremony for the “We entered one application,” Jameson said. desire to do so.” ago it was the City Council that said Nativity, which usually remained he said. “We weren’t expecting William J. Becker Jr., a Los An- that during December, during the in place for about three weeks. any of this maneuvering or games- Pursuing options geles attorney who specializes in weeks near Christmastime, that Individual churches sponsored manship.” The city may still face legal action religious freedom cases and who Santa Monica would be known as scenes, as did the Santa Monica When the lottery was over, as Jameson said the committee is has been working with the commit- the ‘City of the Christmas Story.’ Police Offi cer’s Association. Jameson said he discovered that 11 exploring all of its options, includ- tee, agrees. He sent a letter to the So now, the current City Council “It’s something that celebrates different atheists had applied for ing possible replacement sites or council in advance of the meeting has decided that Santa Monica something that’s good and multiple spaces, with two of them lawsuit. requesting they delay action on will be known as ‘Santa Monica, uplifting and holy and wonder- winning spots covering more than “Santa Monica is not a huge the matter. the city that turned its back on the ful,” Jameson said, adding that a half of the two designated blocks. city, and it’s pretty well built up,” “The fact is the City Council and Christmas Story.’” woman who claimed to follow the The group with the menorah also he said. “You will probably never the City Attorney lack the will to ancient religion of Zoroastrianism won a spot. The last group to be ac- fi nd as beautiful a site as with a allow the Nativity scene tradition For more information, visit www. spoke up in defense of the Nativity cepted was the Nativity committee, seaside site and the ocean in the to continue, and if the city govern- santamonicanativityscenes.org. 14 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • July 2012 LA www.christianexaminer.com In search of a blessing Muslim dad able to reconcile after daughter’s conversion to Christianity By Mark Ellis

IRVINE — After she came to Christ, her Muslim father told her she was ‘dead’ from that moment and she was never to grace the doorway of his home. But despite her father’s rejection, she found a new blessing from the Father of Lights. Today, Sophia Marsh-Ochsner hosts “CounterCulture,” a weekday drive-time radio program on KBRT 740 AM. The show, launched in April, explores those courageous change agents who, instead of shrinking back from culture, remain im- mersed in it to change it for good and show the world the face of Je- sus. Discussion topics center on cul- turally relevant issues and feature Sophia Marsh-Ochsner interviews Salam Al-Marayati, president of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, far right, and Mike Erre, senior pastor of Mariners Church at Lumen interviews with leading thinkers in 9.11. Marsh-Ochsner spearheaded the communitywide discussion on peacemaking, politics, religion and popular cul- held Sept. 11. ture. Her path to the microphone was pay? God sent somebody to pay it For the fi rst time in Marsh-Och- birthed from personal pain. all on my behalf?” she said. sner’s life, her father said, “I bless The daughter of a Muslim Paki- It was then that Marsh-Ochsner you,” and then he hung up. stani father and a Roman Catholic surrendered to Jesus and was born Four months ago, Marsh-Och- mother, Marsh-Ochsner, grew up again. sner and her father met for the fi rst in the industrial heartland of West “I was like the eunuch by the side time in many years when he trav- Yorkshire, England. Honoring her of the road,” she said. eled to Southern California. father’s wishes, Marsh-Ochsner was For the fi rst time, Marsh-Ochsner They wept and hugged. raised in the Muslim faith, but from felt approval from her heavenly Fa- “He felt the loss and I did, too,” an early age, she sensed something ther as an adopted daughter, part she said. “He cried over my hus- missing in her visits to the mosque. of a kingdom and a story bigger band.” “There was a vacuum of God’s than herself. She received the bless- There were more awkward mo- presence,” she thought. ing of her Father above. ments when her father tried yet One day a friend in high school But approval from her earthly again to convert them. invited Marsh-Ochsner to a Chris- dad remained elusive. It disheart- “It was so weighty and so burden- Sophia Marsh-Ochsner hosts “CounterCulture,” a weekday drive-time radio program tian church. She went without tell- on KBRT 740 AM. She is the daughter of a Muslim Pakistani father and a Roman ened her to receive letters from some,” she said. “We said our good- ing her father and experienced Catholic mother. him that urged her to return to Is- byes, but we held fast to our faith. something completely new. lam. It was a real blow to my father. He “I felt the Spirit of God for the One day Marsh-Ochsner asked where she met a young man from thinks he will be held accountable fi rst time,” she said, adding that she her father about the claims of Jesus Kentucky who was a nominal Chris- A yolked soulmate for this.” left the church wanting to know Christ. His face darkened, as if she tian. The pair married, but within a Four years ago, Marsh-Ochsner Through it all, Marsh-Ochsner more about Jesus. had uttered a curse. year he met another woman. became engaged to Bob Ochsner, has developed an immense passion About this time, Marsh-Ochsner’s “If you ever question Islam— Blindsided and heartbroken, who earned a master’s degree in for multicultural work, including father was getting more serious if you think Jesus is the Savior, Marsh-Ochsner placed a call to apologetics from Biola University. hosting forums. about Islam, taking several pilgrim- you will be out on the street,” he her mother-in-law. Marsh-Ochsner After their engagement was an- “We need to create points of ages to Mecca and spending more warned her. poured out her heart over the nounced, a 20-page letter from engagement where we can come and more time in the mosque. “I got the message that Islam phone and listened as the older Marsh-Ochsner’s father arrived alongside our Muslim friends,” she “It became his only focus, to must be surrendered to, in blind woman told Marsh-Ochsner: “You urging Bob to become a Muslim. said. “We can’t love our neighbors some degree,” she said. “It alien- obedience to everything,” Marsh- don’t need my son; you need The Bob replied with his own lengthy if we don’t know them.” ated my mom and caused a lot of Ochsner said. “There was no free- Son.” letter, a point-by-point rebuttal that Putting feet to her faith, Marsh- friction.” dom to wrestle with my faith. I was “It really struck me because I ex- stated why he would not. Her father Ochsner continues her ministry When Marsh-Ochsner visited the forced to own it.” pected her to rant and rave about responded with an angry phone involvement as part of a bridge- home of her Christian friends she her son and defend him,” she said. call to his daughter. building and peacemaking initia- saw an environment within their A new world opens A God-shaped light bulb began “So you’re saying that 1.5 billion tives team at Mariners Church. home that was strikingly different. Marsh-Ochsner won a scholar- to fl icker in Marsh-Ochsner’s soul. Muslims are preaching an incorrect “The majority of U.S. Muslims “I saw grace, peace, and mercy ship to college in the United States, Forty-eight hours later a non- text?” he asked her. “Are you saying blame their leadership for not tak- lived out,” she said. and landed in Los Angeles in 1989 descript package arrived on Marsh- I have taught you lies? Are you say- ing a stand against radical Islam,” Ochsner’s doorstep. Her mother- ing that Jesus is the Messiah?” she said. “Most here are moderates in-law had shipped her used Bible There was a slight pause. and they love America. inscribed with a note. “Yes,” Marsh-Ochsner replied. “We are missing the boat on what “I went through a divorce and “You are dead for me from this it really means to love people. This this is the Bible that helped me moment on,” he told her. “Don’t is a call to action for Christians to through,” she wrote. call me. I will not come to your love their Muslim neighbors, to be Marsh-Ochsner’s eyes widened as wedding. You are not welcome in benevolent toward them indepen- she opened the Scripture and could my home.” dent of what they believe.” see her mother-in-law’s “blood, Then he hung up. sweat and tears” on its pages. The daughter was heartbroken. For more information, visit www. Not knowing where to begin “I wanted his blessing on the sophiaschoice.com. We are your voice in the courts. reading, she started with 1 John be- wedding,” she said. “I wanted him cause it was heavily marked. to walk me down the aisle.” She Advocates for Faith and Freedom protects your “I was fl oored that the word recognized that owning her faith religious liberty in the courts. ‘love’ and ‘God’ were in the same meant a greater sacrifi ce than most sentence,” she said. “Could this people in America will ever know. We represent individuals, churches, organizations, be a God who is relational … who Marsh-Ochsner’s mother walked and businesses whose civil liberties have come under loves me?” she wondered. her down the aisle and father and attack—and these cases are increasing dramatically. The God she grew up with in Is- daughter didn’t speak for several lam was distant, strict and judgmen- years. Our mission is to engage in cases that will uphold tal—much like her father. our religious liberty and America’s heritage and “In Islam, I had to work my way A surprise blessing to educate Americans about our fundamental toward God,” she said. Anger and hurt remained, but constitutional rights. We recognize that America was founded on Judeo- God spoke to her heart. Christian principles. In today’s culture, that foundation is slowly being eroded Pastoral guidance “He will never have a chance to by legal challenges to the family structure, religious freedom, basic property While transitioning through her understand grace and mercy from rights, and parental rights, and by other court decisions that have created a divorce, Marsh-Ochsner began at- me unless you extend it to him— society increasingly devoid of the message and infl uence of God. tending a Los Angeles church. like I have given it to you.’ Through the guidance of its pastors In response, Marsh-Ochsner she began to understand the con- called her dad. 1-888-588-6888 cept of sin and redemption. “I respect you as a father,” she www.faith-freedom.com In one session she began to weep. told him. “I love you. You are always Sophia Marsh-Ochsner speaks at a “Do you mean there’s no longer welcome in my home. 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