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By Troy Williams
Some people believe a black man in the White House amplified American racism. There can be little doubt now that racism already existed, and the emergence of an African-American president just smoked it out.
Racism is a problematic subject to discuss - especially since it is generally defined in a number of ways, and any type of exact definition is controversial and difficult to support because there is little scholarly agreement about what does and doesn't constitute discrimination.
Let me be clear, as far as President Obama is concerned, I am in no way implying that because someone disagrees with him, that person is racist. Some liberals use this claim in an attempt to discredit and disarm the president's critics. But racism in the context of this discussion is about individuals who believe they are superior because of their race and other races are inferior for the same reasons.
This is the kind of thinking that acts as a justification for non-equal treatment, prejudice, violence, discrimination and oppression of people just because of the color of their skin.
Four years ago, many were proclaiming America had entered the post-racial era. A post-racial America would be an environment where the United States is devoid of racial preference, discrimination and prejudice. I think it's pretty clear now that that definitely was not the case. I predict it will take 40 to 50 more years to get there.
In an interview earlier this year, President Obama said, "I never bought into the notion that by electing me, somehow we were entering into a post-racial period." Back in 2008, Obama's election triggered more than 200 hate-related incidents - a record in modern presidential elections. President Obama also had a Secret Service detail 18 months before the election, the earliest of any presidential candidate in history, and to date has had an unprecedented number of death threats. Some estimate the threats are as many as three to four times more than that of his predecessor, George W. Bush. It's hard not to conclude that much of this is about the color of his skin.
How racist are we? The Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit civil rights organization dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry, posted on its website that it counted 1,018 active hate groups in the United States in 2011. They attribute 34 of them to North Carolina and one to Fayetteville. The Fayetteville group is described as Black Separatist. The majority of the groups statewide are KKK, Neo-Nazi and racist skinheads.
Another race indicator, according to Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a Harvard doctoral candidate and independent researcher, is Google searches. Many Americans use Google to find racially charged materials. In this instance, a study was made of Google searches using the "N" word. Perhaps you aren't surprised that the state with the highest racially charged search rate was West Virginia. Other areas with high percentages included western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, upstate New York and southern Mississippi. The higher the racially charged search rate, the worse the president did in the past election.
As expected, West Virginia was the No. 1 state in the country that showed the strongest aversion to the president in 2008. Clearly, this research shows there is a correlation between racism and voting patterns.
American bigots are cowards; at least, that's how they act. Imagine a grown man hiding beneath a white bed sheet. I don't know about you, but that outfit strikes me as ridiculous.
Some 21st century racists have tossed the bed sheets in exchange for a business suit and a computer. People are reluctant to reveal their true feeling and prejudices in public, but given an anonymous name and the Internet, they won't hesitate to let the most insidious and racist remarks fly.
The ever-hateful anti-Obama crowd has come up with yet another way to denigrate the president, with a bumper sticker reading, "Don't Re-Nig In 2012." It has Obama's iconic red, blue and white logo crossed out with the message beside it. The creators are playing on the word renege, which means to go back on a promise, according to the dictionary, but the spelling "Nig" is clear with its racial intent. This is not just a slogan; it's a racial slur.
The Southern Poverty Law Center's designation of at least one racist hate group in Fayetteville reveals we are not without our challenges. The fact that this group is described as a "black separatist" group shows it's not just a white thing, either.
And although racism in general causes me concern, I have greater unease with what is described as institutional racism. Institutional racism or government-perpetuated racism is the place of our greatest challenge.
Racism cannot be changed with the words we speak, but rather in the deeds we perform.
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he undisputed queen of disco, Donna Summer, died this morning in Florida (USA) at the age of 63 years after losing her long and tireless battle against cancer, as reported by the U.S. portal of "celebrities" TMZ.
The family has been in charge of giving the bad news via a statement: "This morning we lost Sudano Donna Summer, a woman with many talents, most of them their faith". The family added: "While we mourn his death, celebrate his extraordinary life in peace and his legacy continued. I can not really express in words how much I appreciate your prayers and your love for our family at this difficult time".
The singer tried at all times to keep out of lights and cameras and their disease process itself, and is currently recording her new album.
LaDonna Adrian Gaines, the real name of which he was responsible for hits from the '70s and '80s, was born on December 31, 1948 in Boston (Massachusetts), was married to the singer and producer Bruce Sudano, had three daughters and four grandchildren.
Winner of five Grammy awards and eleven of his albums have been certified Gold for sales in the U.S.. Throughout his career he sold a whopping amount of over 100 million copies worldwide. A figure that only the greatest singers can get over his musical life. Besides being inspired by great singers like Madonna and Beyonce.
Among his most memorable songs are "Last Dance", "Hot Stuff", "Bad Girls", "She Works Hard for the Money" or "This Time I Know It's For Real". Winner of an Oscar in 1979. Equipped with a powerful soprano voice obutvo the title of "Queen of Disco".
For those who want to delve a little deeper into the discography of Donna Summer here are part of the endless discography of the singer: "Lady of the Night" (1974), "Love to Love You Baby" (1975), "A Love Trilogy" (1976), "Four Seasons Of Love" (1976), "I Remember Yesterday" (1977), "Once Upon a Time" (1977), "Live and More" (1978), "Bad Girls" (1979), "The Wanderer" (1980), "I'm a Rainbow" (1981), "Donna Summer" (1982), "She Works Hard for the Money" (1983), "Cats Without Claws" (1984), "All Systems Go" (1987), "Another Place and Time" (1989), "Mistaken Identity" (1991), "The Donna Summer Anthology" (1993), "Christmas Spirit" and "Endless Summer" (1994), "I'm a rainbow" (1996), "Live & More Encore!" (1999), "The Journey*The very best of Donna Summer" (2004) and "Crayons" (2008).
Not only is she dedicated the song and succeed in the clubs around the world, as Donna Summer participated in the musical "Hair" in its European version, plus the musical "Godspell" and "Show Boat" while the singer was living in Germany. In 1978 she participated as an actress in the musical film "Thank God it's Friday" (Thank God it's Friday) which focused on "Last Dance" was played by Donna becoming another major radio hit and became winner of the Oscar best song in 1979.
She also participated in another program and a series of television and the television series "Family Matters" in which the singer played Aunt Oona, aunt of Steve Urkel character played by actor Jaleel White.
In September 2004, Donna Summer was included in the new Walk of Fame Dance Music in New York.
A tribute to Donna Summer recalling one of his best known songs and is not to "Last Dance" during the day we will have heard on several radio and television. This time it's "Hot Stuff" on an unusual interpretation which also involved an orchestra.
Rest in peace, the Queen of Disco, rest in peace Donna Summer.


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WASHINGTON (AP) - A Democratic senator joked Thursday that with House Speaker John Boehner embracing "Plan B," women's issues are progressing in Congress.
Washington Democrat Patty Murray told reporters that she "got really excited" when she heard Boehner talking about Plan B.
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Boehner had a backup plan for his fight over the "fiscal cliff" with President Barack Obama and dubbed it Plan B. House GOP leaders abruptly canceled a vote on the measure Thursday night after they failed to round up enough votes for it to pass.
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Smartphones, fancy clothes, and groceries drove retailers to the top last year, according to a new report.
Sprouts Farmers Markets tops the list of the 2012 Hot 100 Retailers, according to Stores magazine, a publication of the National Retail Federation. The Phoenix-based grocery store saw a nearly 72-percent boost in its sales in 2011. Also within the top 10 are three smartphone sellers—Verizon Wireless, Apple, and AT&T Wireless—family-owned grocer Lowe's Market Place, high-end clothier Michael Kors, and athleticwear peddlers Lululemon Athletica and Under Armour.
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The retailers at the top "cater to shoppers' desire for smaller-footprint organic supermarkets, high-end workout apparel and luxury accessories, and even online shopping," said Stores Media Editor Susan Reda in a release accompanying the report.
According to the publication, these were the 10 fastest-growing retailers in the U.S. in terms of domestic sales growth between 2010 and 2011.
Retailer | Sales Growth (2010-2011) | U.S. Retail Sales (000) |
Sprouts Farmers Markets | 71.9% | $1,152,000 |
Verizon Wireless | 68.8 | $7,446,000 |
Michael Kors HOldings | 65.4 | $521,000 |
Lululemon Athletica | 64.9 | $522,000 |
Under Armour | 62.7 | $374,000 |
CARE Pharmacies | 57.5 | $338,000 |
Amazon.com | 42.5 | $26,397,000 |
Lowe's Market Place | 39.3 | $975,000 |
Apple Stores/iTunes | 36.9 | $17,825,000 |
AT&T Wireless | 30.0 | $6,486,000 |
Source: National Retail Federation/Stores Magazine, August 2012.
The names at the top of the list are largely unsurprising, says Ken Perkins, president of retail industry analysis firm Retail Metrics. "I think these to me look similar to what we've been seeing coming out of the recession," he says.
For example, he says the apparel retailers near the top fill particular niches—like Lululemon, with its high-end yoga and running apparel.
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That can make for highly loyal customer bases. These fast-growing clothiers "are among the best at creating true brand advocates who are willing to pay full retail prices and/or who have a business model that doesn't rely on discounts to drive traffic and appeal," said Mary Brett Whitfield, senior vice president of retail analysis firm Kantar Research, in a special report accompanying the figures.
Likewise, grocers that fit into the "natural" and organic niche, like Sprouts, have also shown recent strength, says Perkins. Perhaps the nation's best-known natural-food peddler, Whole Foods, posted strong growth last year, at 12.1 percent, putting it at No. 38 among the top 100.
"Those are the types of niche players in the food space that are growing rather rapidly, as upper-end and middle-income consumers are trying to eat healthier and moving into those types of retailers," says Perkins.
Still, there was growth among a range of grocers last year, from discount to high-end. Altogether, supermarkets accounted for nearly 20 of the 100 fastest-growing retailers in 2011, according to Stores.
Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, and Apple likewise posted impressive sales bumps last year, which Reda calls "a clear indicator of how important smartphone devices have become." Apple was also boosted, no doubt, by its popular iPads and computers.
It's true that consumer interest and societal trends can boost a company to the top of the hot 100, but simple arithmetic can help, as Perkins points out. Five of the 10 fastest-growing retailers had U.S. sales of under $1 billion, while others had multi-billion dollar sales figures. That can make for a larger percentage bump for a smaller jump in sales.


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Obama and the democrat party have betrayed us all, lofo just don´t realize it yet, but they are catching on.
Another one under the bus. At least she did not catch a tire like Ambassador Stevens.
I think the ball is slowly, methodically being handed to Hillary, per an agreement which allowed Obama to be the nominee in 2008.
Why couldn´t she have felt betrayed say, last October?
Victims need to realize, they are "taken care of" only so far as they are politically valuable for props, statements, appearances. Can you say Gabby Giffords and her husband?
Gesh, lady, for a cop you aren´t too aware of your surroundings.You. were. used.
What can anyone expect when the DoD´s top priority was making sure the shooter´s feelings weren´t hurt.
Words are meaningless lies to Obama. Obama doesn´t believe anything he says.
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Brentford centre back Ben Nugent would be happy to extend his stay at Griffin Park, because he has the perfect mentors.
The 20-year-old, on loan from Premier League Cardiff City, netted his first goal in only his third appearance for the Bees in Tuesday's 5-3 Johnstone's Paint Trophy triumph over AFC Wimbledon.
Nugent, who is in west London until January having signed two days after playing for his parent club against Brentford in pre-season, is delighted with his progress at the club even though his first team appearances have been limited.
The youngster was Cardiff City's young player of the year last season in a campaign that saw the Welsh club promoted to the top flight.
However, after strengthening their squad with more than £30m worth of talent, the 6ft 5in player has moved on to find regular first team football.
Nugent believes Bees assistant manager Alan Kernaghan – the former Republic of Ireland centre back – and boss Uwe Rosler will be key to his development.
And he revealed he would jump at the chance if an offer to extend his loan deal came his way – even if he expects to play second fiddle to first choice central defensive pairing Harlee Dean and Tony Craig.
"Alan obviously played my position and has got a lot of experience, so he's been helping, and Uwe Rosler has played for some big clubs and has a lot to offer," said Nugent on Tuesday.
"It's great to have them around to get some guidance from.
"I think I've progressed since I came in. I'm getting stronger and getting fitter.
"I know my position, I know where I am and I feel like I'm progressing so it's just a case of waiting for my chance and grabbing it with both hands when it comes.
"If the situation to stay comes around, then it's something I'd want; I've started the season so I'd like to finish it."
Veteran Spanish defender Javi Venta bagged his first goal for the club on Tuesday to go with Farid El Alagui's double and development squad graduate Luke Norris's first senior goal in only his second first team appearance.
Nugent's effort equalled his tally for last season. It was a nice moment," he said.
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The Urban Studies and Planning program is proud to announce the 2010 Carl M. Ruskin Lecture. This year's Ruskin Lecture will be delivered by Christopher Shea on Thursday, April 29. Shea's presentation, "Getting It Right: Rebuilding Baltimore's East Side," will begin at 8:00 p.m. at the University of Maryland, School of Social Work auditorium, located at 525 West Redwood Street in Baltimore.
Shea will discuss the redevelopment of an 88-acre neighborhood in East Baltimore, the roles played by various partners, and the challenges and factors that make this a unique revitalization effort. Following his talk, there will be two discussants from the University of Maryland: Isaac Williams, Assistant Professor of Architecture and consultant for the community school, and Sandra Banisky, Abell Professor in Baltimore Journalism.
Christopher Shea is President and Chief Executive Officer of East Baltimore Development Inc. (EDBI), a non-profit organization formed by the State of Maryland and the City of Baltimore to manage the $1.8 billion redevelopment of an 88-acre neighborhood adjacent to the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus in East Baltimore. EBDI's mission is to create a mixed-income community that will include low-income, moderate-income and market-rate housing, commercial and retail space, a state-of-the-art community school, and world-class health and research facilities.
What distinguishes EBDI's approach is its commitment to "Responsible Development"—ensuring that residents play an integral part of the planning process and that they are the primary benefactors for the housing, education, and jobs created by the development. EBDI attempts to address the physical, economic, and human conditions of a neighborhood in one comprehensive plan.
This annual lecture series honors Carl M. Ruskin, an alumnus of the Urban Studies and Planning Program who, at the time of his death in 1987, was Chief of Planning and Urban Design in the Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development. The intent of the endowed annual lecture series is to invite distinguished speakers to discuss topics of interest to specific Baltimore neighborhoods and to the city as a whole.
Please contact Program Director Jim Cohen with questions.
Click here for directions to the University of Maryland School of Social Work.
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Felix to return from layoff against Padres
The DH seems to be an excellent opportunity to get outfielder Carlos Quentin in the lineup without putting stress on his surgically-repaired right knee.
"This gives us an opportunity to get another bat in the lineup," said manager Bud Black. "We've been, I wouldn't say easing Carlos back in, but he's still going through a durability, stamina phase of coming back. So this allows us an opportunity to get him his at-bats and also get him off his feet as well.
"I'm sure that a number of games played this week, he'll be the DH, and you could see some different combinations in the outfield against Seattle and Oakland."
Quentin has been hot since coming off the disabled list. Though he went 0-for-4 on Sunday, the outfielder has gone 15-for-35 in the nine games he's played this season. The Padres will especially need his presence in the lineup given the starter the team is facing in the series opener against the Mariners.
Right-hander Felix Hernandez will make his first start since June 1 on Tuesday. The ace had been bothered by soreness in his back, but appears healthy now. Seattle has been cautious with its prized arm, giving Hernandez ample time to recover.
"We're actually going to wait until Tuesday for him to pitch," manager Eric Wedge said last week. "I think we feel like he could definitely pitch on Sunday, but the fact of the matter is, he's going to have six starts either way before the break, so it makes more sense to take the cautious route and wait until Tuesday."
Seattle had an off-day on Monday, so Hernandez had an extra day of rest.
Padres: Richard looking to shake off last outing
• Left-hander Clayton Richard struggled in his last start, allowing 10 hits and six runs (four earned) in a loss to San Francisco on June 6. On Tuesday, he'll be looking to regain the success he was having before that -- Richard had allowed two runs or less in three of his four previous starts.
Black wasn't particularly discouraged by Richard's performance against the Giants, either.
"Before you know it, it's 3-0," Black said. "That first inning, they hit the ball on the nose. After that, he made better pitches. Clayton didn't pitch poorly."
Mariners: League could go back to closing
• Right-hander Brandon League was taken out of Seattle's closer role last month, but Wedge said on Sunday that he could move League back to the ninth-inning role he occupied previously. Wedge said League had potentially earned that opportunity with the way he had pitched after his demotion -- before giving up two runs in one inning on Sunday, League had allowed one earned run in his last six games.
"Tom [Wilhelmsen] has done a nice job for us late in the ballgame," Wedge said. "We've had a lot of guys in the bullpen doing a nice job. We'll stay where we are today and at some point in time, sooner than later, we'll look to give League another shot at closing.
"But I'm not going to do that on a whim. I'm not going to surprise anybody. I'll have a conversation first and we haven't had that conversation."
Worth noting
• San Diego right-hander Brad Boxberger made his Major League debut on Sunday, giving up one walk, but no hits or runs in one inning. Boxberger came over last offseason in the deal that sent Mat Latos to the Reds.


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Aledo faces Ennis in the State Semifinal football game at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Midlothian.
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Kids Who Care, a non-profit international musical theatre company based in Fort Worth, presents the premiere of "Choices" July 28-31; the newest in a series of original musicals written for Kids Who Care by Texas playwrights and songwriters. "Choices" is an original musical that premiered off-Broadway at the Lamb's Theatre in March 2003. This freshened and updated re-write reminds us that our lives are shaped by the decisions we make.
From picking what cell phone features or coffee flavoring is "essential," to standing up to a bully or choosing to really live joyfully, "Choices" takes us through the hilariously ridiculous, gutsy and sometimes nerve-wracking decisions we face each day. With new songs and updated monologues, the show begins with the gut wrenching process of choosing teams for a basketball game. With each scene, the effect and power of small choices builds until it is evident that the cumulative effect of these many small and bad decisions can wreak havoc. As with all Kids Who Care original productions, the final message is one of hope that shines out into our world where the Kids implore the audience to, "Choose to live, Choose to love, Choose to hope, Choose to give."
"Choices reminds us that words matter," said Deborah Jung, founder and executive director of Kids Who Care, "That choosing to live a joyous life is not an accident but rather an intentional daily decision. At the end of the day, choosing for good creates the world we want to grow up in. I hope those who come, expect to be inspired to do so."
"Choices" is a collaborative effort of Texas playwrights and songwriters, including Kids Who Care alumni. The youth actors at Kids Who Care helped steer the show's content, through their words and feedback as the script and original songs evolved. The musical's cast will include area youth plus international students who have traveled from Albania, Germany and Israel for an intensive theatre experience at Kids Who Care.
Performance times for "Choices" are as follows: July 28 at 7:30 p.m., July 29 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., July 30 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., July 31 at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be at the Scott Theatre, located at 1300 Gendy Street in Fort Worth. Ticket prices are $18 for ages 16 and up, $15 for those 15 and younger and $10 each for groups of 10 or more. For more information, call 817-737-5437 or visit www.kidswhocare.org. To purchase tickets online, visit http://showtix4u.com.
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V - 7:30 p.m.
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V - 7:30 p.m.
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V - 2:30 p.m.
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V - 7:30 p.m.
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V - 7:30 p.m.
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V - 7:30 p.m.
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Christian Zionists under attack by Protestant brethren (Jewish Tribune) JOANNE HILL TORONTO, CANADA 05/08/12)
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TORONTO Christian Zionist support for Israel may soon be under attack by two major Christian denominations.
Reports to be tabled this summer at national conferences held by the United Church of Canada (UCC) and the Presbyterian Church in Canada both call for an official rejection of the theological basis for Christian Zionism; the United Church also recommends that the doctrine be actively countered.
The report by the UCC Working Group on Israel/Palestine Policy, to be submitted to the churchs General Council this August, brands the theological foundation for Christian Zionism a false doctrine. Christian Zionist organizations such as Christians United for Israel...raise millions of dollars for constructing settlements and relocating Jews from around the world, the report continues. These organizations lobby governments in support of Israels occupation and settlement projects.
Charles McVety, president, Canada Christian College, and chair, Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Canada, said, As Christians we must be Zionists if were going to worship the G-d of Zion. How can we not be Zionists? Its nonsensical. Besides, How can a church pray to the G-d of Israel and at the same time attack Israel theologically and with their finances?
Frank Dimant, CEO, Bnai Brith Canada, slammed the reports. Its absolutely shameful that Christian denominations would now engage in rabble-rousing against the Jewish people and the Jewish homeland. We hope that this new anti-Jewish hostility, which may emanate from these two churches, will not take root in this country. We hope that Christian Zionists will be strengthened and we certainly will stand together with them in this new fight in Canada.
Dimant added, Considering the cruelty inflicted upon Christians in Islamic states and the murder of thousands of people in Syria, it becomes clear that these church groups are ignoring gross violations of human rights in favour of fixating on the democratic Jewish state of Israel.
The Very Rev. David Guiliano, past moderator, UCC, who chaired the working group, said the UCC has stated, that G-ds covenant with the Jewish people continues and has in no way ended.
However, when you link covenant of G-d with the people of Israel in respect to the West Bank, and say that the Palestinians have no right to any of the land because all of it belongs to Israel, we do not support that as a belief that can be justified by Scripture.
If the report is accepted, Guiliano said, the UCCs national committee on theology and faith would determine how the recommendations would be implemented. The wording of the report suggests the message would be directed at a broader audience than the UCC. It states, The impact of Christian Zionism must be countered by those in the Christian community who hold different interpretations.
Guiliano couldnt anticipate the scope of the undertaking but agreed that, since any Christian Zionists who sit in their pews would be considered more on the margins, there wouldnt be much need for disputing the doctrine within the UCC.
Although in the past its predecessor, Canadian Jewish Congress, took a differing stance regarding the UCC, a recent statement to the National Post by Shimon Fogel, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, indicates that the organizations new iteration is now onside with Bnai Brith Canadas position. Theyre saying that Israel should be punished because its a democracy, Fogel told the National Post. Throughout the Middle East there are millions of Christians in grave danger by repressive regimes, but there are no calls for boycotts of those countries. This is just idiocy.
A report to be submitted to the Presbyterian Church in Canada at a five-day General Assembly in June echoes the UCCs stance on Christian Zionism and asks the church to issue an official rejection of the doctrine. The report, Christian Zionism Implications for Peace and Justice between the Jewish and Palestinian Peoples, was prepared by the churchs international affairs and church doctrines committees.
It states, Regrettably, Christian Zionist organizations have not demonstrated a commitment to supporting and working for peace with justice between Israelis and Palestinians. The present and future consequences of the policies advocated by Christian Zionist organizations are potentially disastrous, not only for Palestinians but also for the Jewish population of Israel itself.
It recommends, That Christian Zionism be rejected because leaders in the Palestinian Christian community have stated that Christian Zionism is detrimental to a just peace between Israelis and Palestinians and because Christian Zionism is inconsistent with Reformed doctrine.
Rev. Don Muir, deputy clerk of the churchs general assembly office, who was not involved in the creation of the report, explained, Theres no guarantee the report will be adopted by the church.
While the Presbyterian report only recommends a rejection of Christian Zionism, the UCC has several, more wide-ranging, recommendations, including boycotting products from Judea and Samaria (West Bank). The UCC report also states that it believes that Israel can and should be held to a higher standard than surrounding non- democratic countries or authoritarian regimes. Copyright©2012 Jewish Tribune
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- Fri, Sep 28, 2012
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The book of Ecclesiastes is the most powerful exposé of materialism ever written. Solomon recounts his attempts to find meaning in pleasure, laughter, alcohol, folly, building projects, and the pursuit of personal interests, as well as in amassing slaves, gold and silver, singers, and a huge harem to fulfill his sexual desires (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11). The more Solomon had, the more he was tempted to indulge. His indulgence led to sin, and his sin brought misery.


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Response of Prof Rajiva Wijesinha, Secretary General of the Peace Secretariat and Secretary to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Human Rights, to discussion of Sri Lanka under Item 4 of the Agenda of the UN Human Rights Council
Mr President, Sri Lanka is grateful for the concerns expressed for our situation by countries that have, while affirming their commitment to Human Rights, made clear their opposition to terrorism and terrorist activity. Let me also take this opportunity to thank the several countries that have helped us without ostentation in our struggle against terror.
The statement of Japan, that has never swerved from its encouragement to pursue swiftly a just political solution, is particularly welcome, since it notes our adherence to a policy of zero civilian casualties. We are grateful too to Australia, which has never hesitated to call a spade a spade, and is one of the few countries that, not obsessed by Victorian coyness and old world loves that dare not speak their name, directly names the LTTE when terrorist bombings occur. We will do our best to fulfil their expectations with regard to concern for civilians, our civilians Mr President, whom the government cares for not only for the moral and political reasons we recognize in this Council, but also for the very practical one that they are voters in the democratic process the government intends to restore after many long years of totalitarian terrorist dominance.
We have maintained this care and concern in the face of enormous difficulties, Mr President, and we regret the apparent indulgence of terrorism that invokes a spurious balance between the Sri Lankan government and terrorists. We believe it is necessary, as requested, to pursue investigations into violations of human rights as well as basic crimes such as murder, but we deplore confusion between these areas and our difficult struggle against terrorism. We recognize the concentrated concern of the United States on issues that worry us too, and would seek their support for the police training that has not been followed through productively by others – with the notable exception of Sweden, and some input from the United Kingdom - despite ostentatious concern.
With regard to the civilians now trapped by the LTTE, we can only reiterate that several months ago we sought support for efforts to ensure that these people were allowed to move, and found none. We have heard of shutting stable doors after horses have bolted, but this is perhaps the first known instance of clamouring that the door be opened long after the prisoners are chained and bludgeoned into helplessness. But, though rescue will not be easy, it is still not too late for a concerted effort, and we hope this will be forthcoming.
Finally, if this Council is to have a positive impact, it must work out mechanisms to deal with the behaviour of non-State parties, which already some special mechanisms have tried to address. In particular, while we have no objection to being urged to follow international humanitarian law, which we strive to uphold, with a much better record in this respect than some of our more sanctimonious critics when confronted with terror or the mere suspicion of it, we are astonished at the failure to note our general effectiveness in this regard, even in the face of consistent violations of such law by the LTTE. It is precisely the type of equivocation practiced by the Czech Republic, speaking on behalf of the whole European Union, that allows the LTTE to continue to recruit children, as pointed out recently by UNICEF, and reiterated yesterday by the UN, which said in a statement 'The forced recruitments included the 16 year old daughter of a UN national staff member'. This family was amongst the people the LTTE refused to let out in January, which makes us wonder about the ambiguous Czech reference to family reunification, and confirms our deep despair that we have not heard a word of criticism of this from any of you.
We can of course understand the silence of the UN in Sri Lanka in this respect, since as they explained they were nervous for their trapped workers. We are not sure however why they have not shared with the High Commissioner, and through her this Council, their belief that, on the occasions on which they could identify the direction from which firing came, it was by the LTTE. We also do not understand why they have not shared with her information which they were willing to share with one of their European NGO partners, that satellite images indicated that the number of civilians in the safe area was at most 100,000, not the 180,000 the High Commissioner used in her recent statement. Though even that figure is too many for the LTTE to continue to hold, it does give a different perspective as regards the adequacy of the food and medical supplies the government sends in with the support of the ICRC and our government agents who are still supervising the distribution – even though the LTTE recently commandeered some of the vehicles left behind to facilitate this, as expressed in a recent statement by government agents, UN and NGOs, national and international, who had been working on assistance.
In this regard, Mr President, we should note that we are not carried away by this European myth about the sanctity of European monitoring, since we have enough evidence of exaggeration even amongst people who, by European standards, must be telling the truth. We too know what our difficulties are, Mr President, and we would hope those who wish to help us will at least give some credence to our own analyses, and appreciate our priorities.
Of course the perversions of the LTTE are no excuse for violations of Human Rights, but the corrosive nature of terrorism is too well known to many of you for us to pretend that it will not have its effect, as indeed the High Commissioner herself has indicated in an earlier statement. We welcome assistance therefore to help us correct problems now, and look forward to much swifter progress when we are rid of the terror that all of you should oppose categorically, by putting a stop not only to funding and the purchase and conveyance of weapons of mass and even not so mass destruction, but also to propaganda.


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