Anne Graham Lotz of AnGel Ministries and Elisabeth Dole former CEO of the Red Cross, which has Masonic ties, are part of a Global Celebration for Women who are involved in the largest global effort ever made by Christian women to publicly honor God and His work through women. This is a multicultural event, women coming together to unite our lives and hearts. Represented are Campus Crusade, Women Aglow, the Salvation Army, Pan African Women's Association, World Evangelical Fellowship, Women of Global Action, Assemblies of God Women's Ministries, Christian Women Communicating International, Lausanne Women, Southern Baptist Women's Missionary Union, Hope for Europe, Institute on Religion and Democracy, Coalition of Women and Society and World Relief. (17)

For some reason pentagrams were one of the subjects for in this newsletter. The election is long gone. Mrs. Shirley Dobson was written about in Charisma May 2001 p.100. She is the national director of the "The National Day of Prayer celebrated for the 50th time in Washington, DC. 2 million people will be praying for the nation with 365 churches for a 24 hour period. Turning this nation back to its godly heritage was the purpose behind two of the largest Christian prayer gatherings ever to assemble on the Mall in Washington. Promise Keeper's Stand in the Gap in 1997 and the CALLDC event in September 2000 with its follow-up 40-day fast,.. "because God has waited for such a long time for the emerging church.." Notice a very visible pentagram on Mrs. Dobon's scalf.

Shirley's husband James Dobson is written about in the book: James Dobson's Gospel of Self-Esteem of Psychology" by Martin and Deidre Bobgan. Because of James Dobson's tremendous influence in brining psychology and self-esteem teachings into the church, the Bobgans examine his work from both a biblical and scientific point of view.

This book clearly demonstrates that some of Dobson's basic assumptions and many of his specific teachings originated from secular psychological theorists whose opinions are based on godless foundations. Self-esteem and psychology are the two major thrusts of his ministry that too often supersede sin, salvation, and sanctification. They are another gospel. (The book is available $15 + $? p/h 1-800-216-4696)

Dobson's 'Focus on the Family' have a number of different ministries and they reported over $160 million annual to the IRS in the late 1990s. (18) Dobson just stated (CNN 8.12.01) that he is delighted about the President's "stem cell research" decision. He said that he and his constituents were praying about it. This whole issue will drive another sword through the church. It will split once again over this issue.

During the discussions of the stem cell decision President Bush made on August 10, 2001 it came out that Dr. Dobson approved of the decision and Chuck Colson's representative called it a glass half full and half empty. He seemed to be on the side of research. Between Pat Robertson supporting forced abortion in China, what happened to the "church?" Next we found out that President Bush's church, the United Methodist Church is "pro choice"?? [UM has another problem which relates to GWB. They don't condone anti Masonic sentiments. Pastors who did , found themselves fired or relocated (19)]. No wonder the President waffled. It should have been yes or no. That is what the Bible recommends. Christianity is black and white not gray. $250 million tax money is already pored into this research in 2001. On August 10, 2001 the Department of Health and Human Services directed by Tommy Thompson stated that there are 60 cell lines, 30 of these are in foreign countries [China is one] and they are all held and patented by private companies who create embryos for research for scientific evidence.

The speakers, Dr. Lana Skirboll, Dr. Audey Penn, Dr. Ruth Kirschstein stated: The stem cells were reviewed and have met the four criteria [1 being consent from the mother and 1 being no monetary inducement] to be certified for research with government funding. The $250 million tax dollars is already going to certified stem cells if they can get the private companies to release them to "Grant" applicants who want to research [A government rule: If they don't spend the money allotted, it will not be budgeted for next year].

They hope for many applicants for the grant money to do basic research on probably more like 30 stem cells?? Isn't there a problem already with the numbers? "One stem cell line out of one embryo, they said. One mature female has to create an ovum which is fetched from her womb and fertilized outside the womb, one stem cell line is created 5 days after fertilization. The stem cells are removed, the embryo dies and research begins. She said that cumulus cells are not cultured." It is crucial to pre-screen embryo for abnormalities which has not been perfected and reprogramming cells is the basic problem.

Brigitte Boisselier, director of Clonaid, sitting in front of a wall backdrop featuring a number pyramid designs, stated that it took 27 embryos to get one pregnancy [in animals. According to the group interviewed they have not done humans yet.]. They plan to reprogram the 30,000 genes that are involved in each human being. She said: "we'll be able use your genes they way you want them and give you what you want."

In Japan, eight cows were cloned. Four died right after birth. The success rate in invitro pregnancies is is 32%. The recent 7 baby delivery was an invitro pregnancy. Another interesting facet that came up today: a child is entitled to the father's Social Security if the father dies. If they know who the sperm invitro is, implantees are making the government responsible for entitlement for the child from the natural father's benefits. They sure are getting into a can of worms. This will be another incentive to get rid of Social Security.

In stem cell research, one of the criteria for certification is that the female gave consent that her ovum could be used for research. Her name is [organ] donor [only we don't know what the organ will be that she is donating] and we don't know how much someone will be paying for this human living "thing" to get an implant. Only the people who have access to much money will be participating.

Someone in the audience asked the $60,000 question. "What can we expect at this point, there are many waiting for cures?" "Now it will be only basic research. All we know at this point is how the egg is fertilized. We have no idea if anything will come of this research. We have to prove now that we will need more stem cells to work with. Another called in with a "what if" "what if there is a breakthrough for diabetes for instance, wouldn't they need an unlimited number of stem cells? Bibliography: 17) Charisma Magazine, July 2001, p. 15 - 18) http://www.guidestar.org

There has been a change going on to our American Flag or have you noticed? The first time we mentioned it was at the Republican Convention, when George W. Bush was running for president. It was used as a backdrop. Again in Washington DC it was advertised next to our flag to get us to accept it by association, I suppose. What is most interesting is that nobody has ever mentioned it. The silence is deafening. Why is it a secret? Why is the flag being changed and what does it mean? I for one would like to know? I counted the star: you guessed 13 and it has 6 white stripes and 6 red stripes. Shouldn't we know what they represent?

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Have you ever looked at the English flag with discernment? It is a nixed cross. "Christians decry British ban on religious broadcasts. Thousands of Christians this week are calling on the British government to lift a ban on national religious broadcasting, in response to news that a government forum on the future of religious broadcasting is set to exclude independent religious broadcasters. The effort to oppose this move is another issue that unites Christians from a wide range of denominations and organizations. ( Today, the Bible & You, June 2001, p. 3 )

An interesting conversation came up for Dave Hunt in England recently: "I'm a Christian," he replied firmly, "An Anglican?" "Yes, of course." There was no mistaking the conviction in his voice. A brief but lively discussion followed. Our host earnestly supported Prince Charles's intention to change the oath he would take upon becoming king from "Defender of "the" faith to "Defender of faith." He insisted the change was justified because of England's multicultural society and assured us that Muslims and Buddhists and anyone else all worshiped the same God as Christians. His "Christianity" was really Anglican churchianity - and any "faith" would do.( The Berean Call, July 2001 )

'Christian guerrillas' infiltrate Gay Days?? Martin and Phillip blended in with the gay men who jammed the Manniquins nightclub at Downtown Disney for the start of Gay Days, only they were self-described "Christian guerillas" armed with two hidden cameras documenting openly homoerotic displays by Disney workers which they intended to show at Disney's next shareholders' meeting. Mawyer, president of the Christian Action Network, Forest, Va.-based activist group claims to have 230,000 members and a $1.5 million budget.(12) This brings to mind a discovery we made on Internet. We'll be bringing it into the next issue in detail. Interfaith (New Agers) are very involved with helping Christians invest their money. The guerillas could be involved in that little sharade. We can't go into it this time. ( The Tampa Tribune, May 24, 2001)

Bibleman How About This on the left? Are they sending a message or what? This picture was almost the whole newspaper page dedicated to this new ministry in the Tampa Tribune. Willie Aames says he uses his "Bibleman" character to teach moral lessons to children. In his movies, he battles villains with a biblical rhetoric. His acting career took off in the 1980s, when he played Tommy Bradford on "Eight is Enough,"... (The Tampa Tribune)

Gambling for Souls  Hollywood has invaded the church but the church says that it has invaded Hollywood and Las Vegas. God at the blackjack table?? Many believers in Las Vegas work in casinos? so they can share Christ.. Gambling for souls in Las Vegas (Charisma Magazine)

Teddi Bear Ministry    The United Methodist Church thinks of everything. The rev. Carol Williams (no relation to us) served churches in England before taking over spiritual leadership at Trinity United Methodist. The church offers a teddi bear ministry, where members and guests may take a teddi bear and give it to a friend.

We wonder if Rev. Williams is married to a policeman. Policemen belong to the Lodge here in Florida [ don't know if they are all members] but we get many phone calls asking us to donate to their "teddi bear" ministry to kids and other causes. They specify how much to give and when it has to be there. Since the Charitable Choice / Faith-Based funding is made available the calls have dropped off are made by women rather than policemen themselves. It is possible that they are getting their funding elsewhere, which was a relief to us.