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Like most children today, I too enjoyed visits to the local and visiting circus. There is something about an experience with the clowns and other showcase antics that will continue to wow a child today, regardless of the age of that child. Because of those interests, theme parks and Ringling Brothers will continue to be successful in their endeavors to fill their parks. One of the attractions that interested me the most was the trapeze artists, especially when they flew through the air at such high altitudes, if they missed and fell it would not be good for them if they missed the catch net.

In the book of Hosea we read, “They entertain the king with their evil circus, delight the princes with their acrobatic lies. They’re a bunch of overheated adulterers, like an oven that holds its heat From the kneading of the dough to the rising of the bread. On the royal holiday the princes get drunk on wine and the frenzy of the mocking mob. They’re like wood stoves, red-hot with lust. Through the night their passion is banked; in the morning it blazes up, flames hungrily licking. Murderous and volcanic, they incinerate their rulers. Their kings fall one by one, and no one pays any attention to me.”

One of the reasons why the circus could be a poor influence on many of us is this, it is built on deception. The majority of activities that transpire at a circus can only be accomplished through the art of deception, and that breeds lies. While I realize that some of my readers will find that I may be a bit hard on the circus, after all it is intended to be fun is it not? Well here is the thing, fun things are not necessarily good things and until we realize that, we should evaluate what these things actually accomplish before we open the doors to let them into our lives and the lives of our children.

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Ever since September eleventh, the United States of America has found itself in a greater slide towards an already biased and prejudiced society. It is easier to blame an entire group of individuals than to come to grips with the fact that only a small percentage of that group of individuals has managed to hijack it. In addition to a preconceived notion that Al Qaeda and the Muslim community is one and the same, members of that community play little or no active part in changing that notion, in other words when Al Qaeda attacks the United States, the Muslim community are barely heard from in deference to the acts of terrorism.

The book of Revelation tells us, “When the thousand years are up, Satan will be let loose from his cell, and will launch again his old work of deceiving the nations, searching out victims in every nook and cranny of earth, even Gog and Magog! He’ll talk them into going to war and will gather a huge army, millions strong. They’ll stream across the earth, surround and lay siege to the camp of God’s holy people, the Beloved City. They’ll no sooner get there than fire will pour out of Heaven and burn them up. The Devil who deceived them will be hurled into Lake Fire and Brimstone, joining the Beast and False Prophet, the three in torment around the clock for ages without end.”

And so it continues with the racial discrimination and acts of hate crimes. Emotions will play a strong part in how this one turns out, as only time will tell. The end result will be anything but positive though, unless both sides exercise restraint. The problem, however, is that many people are taking this personal and both sides are exhibiting a natural fear, one that will only cause an acceleration of this extremely troubling situation.

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Our beloved leader, President Barack Obama is blowing smoke again, wonders never cease. Is it not amazing how politicians forget so easily what doors that they open and what windows they spit out of? Our fearless leader is now using lines that make good sound bites to get his agenda through the system again. Has he forgotten how easy it was for him to avoid following those same guidelines when the opposition was in power, or maybe he forgot what it was like to be a senator? It seems as though the leader of the free world has another pet bill that he wants to have passed under the guise of a new business bill. One that he said has been long-languishing and one that is intended to aid small businesses.

Jeremiah tells us, “‘Get smart! Your leaders are handing you a pack of lies, and you’re swallowing them! Use your heads! Do you think you can rob and murder, have sex with the neighborhood wives, tell lies nonstop, worship the local gods, and buy every novel religious commodity on the market, and then march into this Temple, set apart for my worship, and say, “We’re safe!” thinking that the place itself gives you a license to go on with all this outrageous sacrilege? A cave full of criminals! Do you think you can turn this Temple, set apart for my worship, into something like that? Well, think again. I’ve got eyes in my head. I can see what’s going on.’” God’s Decree!”

Unfortunately, our leaders have their priorities all screwed up, because what they look at as important, is far from it. The problem with lying to the public is this, sooner or later those lies end up blowing up in your face. Sooner or later, the people that you are lying to get wise to your antics and stop listening. Sooner or later you will find yourself boxed in, with no where to turn, because you have dirtied all of your escape routes. For the record, this goes for both major political parties, not just one. Start telling the people the truth and not what you think they want to hear.

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It seems as though someone in Thailand has  a problem with the use of corporal punishment against its students. My guess is that it is either another student, or a parent who is quite content with the anarchy that has now apparently replaced what used to be obedient students. Teachers in Thailand have been advised that the use of force against a student is not necessary and from all appearances can actually cause them to lose their jobs. While a certain measure of restraint is necessary, the example in this video should not reflect an overpowering use of physical force to keep these students in line.

The bible points out in the book of proverbs, “A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them. Discipline your children while you still have the chance; indulging them destroys them. Don’t be afraid to correct your young ones; a spanking won’t kill them. A good spanking, in fact, might save them from something worse than death. Discipline your children; you’ll be glad you did, they’ll turn out delightful to live with. God is educating you; that’s why you must never drop out. He’s treating you as dear children. This trouble you’re in isn’t punishment; it’s training, the normal experience of children. Only irresponsible parents leave children to fend for themselves. Would you prefer an irresponsible God? We respect our own parents for training and not spoiling us, so why not embrace God’s training so we can truly live?”

When I was in school, (a Catholic School) I received my fair share of correction and even though, “at the time” I may have been against it, I understand why it was being done. Every child (without exception) will try to get over on an adult and for those who disagree with that statement, all I can say is this, you are living in a fantasy world. An individual must be held accountable for their actions, and yes if it means using the belt to prove that you were serious about what you said then so be it. The children in this video got a maximum of one flog each, a far cry from the four to six belts that I remember being issued when I was in school, so what’s all the fuss about?

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Politicians have a way of venturing out into the public and expecting them to fall at their feet as though they are Gods. In most cases, the politician will have a lead team to ensure that those who get ready to face him (or her) are friendly to their cause, however, in the case of Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Kopp’s Custard Stand someone must have dropped the ball, because the manager was quick to respond with an understandable, how about lowering our taxes. The vice President was visibly uncomfortable by the response and  suggested that the manager was being “A Smart-ass!”. Was the shop owner right in responding the way that he did, I wonder.

There are many instances in the bible that talk about stealing, here are a few; “Did you use to make ends meet by stealing? Well, no more! Get an honest job so that you can help others who can’t work. “‘Who do you think you are,  getting rich by stealing and extortion? How long do you think you can get away with this?’ Indeed, how long before your victims wake up, stand up and make you the victim? You’ve plundered nation after nation. Now you’ll get a taste of your own medicine. All the survivors are out to plunder you, a payback for all your murders and massacres. Jesus said, “Why are you calling me good? No one is good—only God. You know the commandments, don’t you? No illicit sex, no killing, no stealing, no lying, honor your father and mother.”

Our leaders today have suggested that it is okay to tax everyone, both rich and poor alike. Depending on the party  that you support, you will see that they have their own agenda and use for the funds that they extract from the people. Taking money from the general public under the guise of taxation to improve the country is one thing, but bleeding them while you squander their hard earned funds is nothing short of overhanded stealing, however you decide to slice it.

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