Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Vallejo, CA is a quiet little town located in the northern-eastern part of the Bay Area. Its a very diverse city that even has its own Six Flags amusement park. I moved here about 6 years ago because it was quiet, affordable and in the Bay Area. Recently, however, it has been going through some tough problem lately.
Not only is it the biggest city in California to declare Chapter 9 bankruptcy but it also the home of Osby Davis: Vallejo's City Major who was recently sparked more feud between the LGBT Community and Religious individuals.
For awhile it seemed like problems between these two groups were placed on the back burner and some may have even forgot.
Major Osby Davis of my hometown said this:
"[Gays] are committing sin and that sin will keep them out of heaven."
Let the slander begin....
Watch this Video to understand the issue more:
To make matters worse, this issue has also become racial. Most people supporting Osby Davis are African-American individuals who strongly believe in him and even his remarks. Most people protesting him are White/Caucasian Americans. If you don't believe me....look at the video again.
I think its time for Davis to resign. A lot of bad, horrible things happened to Vallejo under his term and people will just blame him, wether or not it's his doing.
Game Over Davis, Vallejo needs a new start.
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I WOULD JOIN THIS CHURCH IN AN INSTANT! / Join ME THIS CHURCH IN AN INSTANT!
Treasure Valley Church (TVC) in Boise, Idaho is perhaps one of the most amazing churches to ever exist....
This coming December 12, TVC will camp out in front of City Hall and offer to pay off up to $10,000 in parking tickets!
So now you know! If your in the market for a new religion AND happen to be in Idaho then join TVC! (Or if you're a bad driver and delinquent tickets Need Paid off.) ______________________________
The Church of Treasure Valley (ITV) in Boise, Idaho is perhaps one of the best churches the existence of the world ...
Now you know! If you're looking for a new religion And you're in the Boise area, Idaho JOIN ITV!
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7 Years of Prison time for holding Mass? / "7 years in prison for giving mass? Crimes Against Jews
On September 13 of this year, the local Police of the Shanxi Province - in China - Raid the Linfen
Shanxi Province
Apparently, religious institutions must register themselves and follow the authority of this governmental bureau in China or face fines and even prison time.
According to an
interesting article
interesting article
"Those sentenced by the Linfen Intermediate Court included the church's pastor Wang Xiaoguang and his wife Yang Rongli...both received the maximum sentence [of 7 years]."
and what where they charged with?
-"illegal land occupation" According to the Chinese government, these type of "house churches" Are Unacceptable.
I feel like There Are More Things to this story Than What is read-through and online media. Xiaoguang and Why did you choose not to register Rongli Their church? Money? Regulation?
Theres Something More .....
__________________________________________________ Last September 13, local police in the province of Shanxi - in China - attacked the church of Linfen Fushan during the morning service. According to the Chinese government, the church of Linfen Fushan not register with the Office of Religious Affairs.
Shanxi Province
According to an interesting article in the Washington Post (link above):
"Those convicted intermediate court of Linfen include Wang Xiaoguang pastor of the church and his wife Yang Rongli ... both received the maximum punishment [7 years]. "
And what were their crimes?
- "Illegal occupation of private property"
- "joining the crowd with intent to disrupt public order"
The Chinese government not tolerate this kind of "house churches" (as they will yolk)
I feel that there are other details in this story that may not know ... I feel like something is missing.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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Rising?
According to a report compiled by the Anti-Defemation league (part of the FBI) and presented in the
HoustonBelief , the number of religious-based hate crimes has increased and continues to increase. Especially for the Jewish Community. According to a report compiled by the Anti-Defemation league (part of the FBI) and presented in the
According to the report,
"
The number of crimes targeting Jews or Jewish institutions also increased in 2008. There were 1,013 hate crimes against Jews last year, accounting for about two-thirds of all religious bias crimes. It was the largest number of crimes against Jews since 2001."
The number of crimes targeting Jews or Jewish institutions also increased in 2008. There were 1,013 hate crimes against Jews last year, accounting for about two-thirds of all religious bias crimes. It was the largest number of crimes against Jews since 2001."
The report also finds that the total number of religious hate crimes has increased to a bit over 1500 f0r 2008. In 2007 that number was in the high 1300.
The article then goes on to state that,
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Attacks against Muslims dropped slightly last year, to 105 reports.
Attacks against Muslims dropped slightly last year, to 105 reports.
The numbers spiked in 2001, in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. That year, 597 attacks against Muslims were reported, bringing the number of overall bias crimes up past 9,000 incidents."
Religious based hate crimes against Jews happen on average 15 times more than Muslims.... hmm interesting. In my university (with a large amount of Muslim population) always make us believe that its the other way around. I was honestly shocked when I read this since, like I stated, the Muslim Student Union @ UCI always makes us believe otherwise.
Thinking about it now and reflecting on this issue. Im not so surprised anymore...... It does, however, make me think twice about the legitimacy bout MSU @UCI.
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