September 10, 2009
The latest controversy involving the First Amendment comes from a book slated to be published by the Yale University Press. “The Cartoons that Shook the World” by Brandeis University Professor Jytte Klausen recounts the contention surrounding the distribution of 12 political cartoons featuring the prophet Muhammad in a Danish Newspaper in 2005. As you may remember, the publication of these cartoons infuriated the Muslim World, birthing riots and confusion all over Europe. (Continue Reading…)
April 15, 2008
It is always a tragedy to read that an individual’s spouse has been engaged in prostitution. Of course, one of the highest profile cases has been the former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. (Continue Reading…)
April 10, 2008
Two days ago I wrote an email expressing concern regarding the Bay City Mayor giving a key to the city to Madonna.
I stated (in part) the following: “Will the mayor hear from anybody that cares? He will hear from me. I hope I’m not the only one.”
Below are portions from a couple of individuals.
Dear Bill,
Isn’t it interesting that Madonna does not allow her own children to watch television? ….
Here in New York State, we are still recovering from the Spitzer prostitution scandal. I am so concerned about the media message to young girls regarding the hooker involved. I have heard this prostitute referred to as a “high-class call girl”. Let me tell you, just because something is high-priced does not make it high class! Because of her new found fame, the hooker is raking in hundreds of thousands now from people buying her previously unknown music. The message to young women: There are no negative consequences to renting your body to strange men. In fact, it is a great way to gain wealth, fame, power, and attention. Isn’t prostitution illegal? Why isn’t this woman in jail? Not to mention Spitzer…
I am young (26) but from what I can gather, our society used to lift up the best among us. Now we glorify the absolute worst among us. Our nation cannot remain great if it continues on its present path; something I don’t hear any of the presidential candidates addressing.
Looking forward to visiting ADA in July!
K.G.
Personal response:
Dear K.G.
We are looking forward to seeing you and your husband in July at our new headquarters in Fremont. I’m thankful for the burden that you and your husband hold regarding the degrading, damaging impact of pornography upon our culture. We so much look forward to having you share story regarding what God has done and is doing in your lives.
God bless you dear young friends.
Bill
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For others we have scheduled a weekend gathering for caring Christians like K.G.. It is scheduled for Friday through Sunday (July 25-27)
The schedule will look something like. [More specific details will be unfolding soon.]
Friday, July 25. 6:30 pm – registration
Friday, July 26. 7:00 – 9:00 pm – introductions
A Getting Acquainted Time
(personal testimonies and sharings from those gathered)
“What is God saying and doing in your life?”
Saturday, July 27.
8:30 am – complimentary breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – presentations – to be determined
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – lunch break and time of fellowship
(a list of restaurants will be provided)
1:30 – 4:30 pm – presentations, discussions, time for prayer
4:30 – 6:30 pm – We go out for dinner together – complimentary
7:00 – 8:30 pm – A message of encouragement and challenge –
speaker – to be determined
Sunday, July 28.
9:30 – 11:00 am – Sunday morning worship and preaching service
11:00 – prayer, goodbyes, sendoff
For a list of hotels/motels.
Email request to info@americandecency.org
Registration cost for individuals or couples – $25.00
Topics to be discussed
*** What is God saying to America?
*** The rampant spread of pornography in America. What can one person do?
*** What some people are doing!
*** other to be determined
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An email from a person from the Bay City Area
Bill,
One more thought: The Bay City Mayor may not have the guts to retract his offer to Madonna, but if the Bay City Times gets wind that there is a grass roots uprising against this offer from Bay City and other Michigan Cities, Madonna will see that the Mayor’s feelings are not mutual with the community and MAY CHOOSE NOT TO ACCEPT THE KEY. Mission accomplished. Her Grandmother still lives here and she stays in contact with her and know what going on. She has made statements in the past that “Bay City is a stinky little town” as well as other comments. Yes, that can be forgiven, but I tell you this to point out that she has NO fond feelings for Bay City, other than her Grandmother.
Here is the note I sent along to many local (and not local) folks in my address book, along with your e-mail:
Hello Everyone,
You may have read or heard that Bay City has offered “The Key to the City” to Madonna. It seems the new Mayor was impressed that she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and figured he ought to get on the band wagon. That’s too bad, because what she did in the 80’s is as wrong now as it was then.
Please read what Bill Johnson of the American Decency Association has to say about this and consider making your own voice heard on this issue. To those around you as well as our local leaders….
Thanks,
…
See:
http://americandecency.org/main.php?f=updates_new/2008/April/04.08.08
[This link also includes contact information]
American Decency Association
Bill Johnson, President
P.O. Box 202
Fremont, MI 49412
ph: 231-924-4050
www.americandecency.org
