by Karen Testerman
According to Noah Webster, "The moral principles and precepts found in the Scriptures ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws."
Yet, today, the schools are a haven for forcing values instead of basics, and a worldview in contention with that of the original intent. After a few generations this leads to a people who lack the knowledge and background to defend the Truth.
The 6-12 Project of GLAD (Gay Lesbian Advocates and Defenders) is but the latest focus in the quest to silence the defenders of morality. Their goal is to force homosexual (counterfeit) marriage in all six New England states by 2012.
Spurred on by their progress to gain acceptance in Massachusetts and Connecticut, Lee Swislow, GLAD Executive Director, stated, "We can make New England a marriage-equality zone by strategically combining existing legal, electoral and on-the-ground know-how to fast-track marriage in every New England State. By 2012, we not only can have marriage equality throughout New England, we can have a road map for the rest of the country."
And, this is not just some small grassroots group hoping to do this, it is part of a well funded, multi-faceted plan that is in the game for the long haul. A case in point is Tim Gill, an open homosexual and considered the number one funder and political strategist in the nation. Frustrated by the lack of acceptance and change in the political climate achieved by using his donations to non-profit organizations, Quark software mogul, Tim Gill, organized a conference of supportive donors to strategically target state and local political races. His goal is to produce more change in political make up of the policy makers at a fraction of the cost. Beginning in his home state of Colorado, Gill took advantage of the libertarian political leanings to unseat strong pro-family legislators.
According to a 2007 Time magazine article (pdf),
"Another formidable element of Gill’s power is his network of deep-pocketed allies in the mountain states. An hour south of Laramie, in Ft. Collins, lives medical equipment heiress Pat Stryker, who is, along with Gill, known in local political circles as one of "The Four Millionaires." (Actually, Stryker is a billionaire; her brother Jon is gay and both give generously to gay causes.) The two other members of the quartet are Bluemountain.com entrepreneur Jared Polis, who lives in Boulder, and Denver’s Rutt Bridges, who made his fortune in petroleum exploration and runs the Bighorn Center for Public Policy."
The "Four Millionaires" then stealthily began changing the political landscape over the next several election cycles to topple those strong pro-marriage legislators in several locations around the nation including New Hampshire, Iowa and Colorado, and flipping the political make up of the legislatures in those states.
In a stealth manner armed with a focused 14 year plan, these millionaires funneled their resources through the Human Rights Commission, the Democrat Party and Democrat State Senatorial funds. Individually and collectively through the Gill Foundation, Argus Foundation and Victory Fund, Stryker and Gill have made direct contributions to NH State Democrat Chairman, Ray Buckley, Corey Corbin, the Human Rights Campaign and PACs to elect Democrats.
One righteous voice can make a difference. Consider this: the Founding Fathers were approximately 17.5% of colonial America, yet they forged a nation. The homosexual community makes up 2-3% of America and has upended the moral and political landscape of America. A single college student, Lila Rose, is turning the abortion industry upside down with her surveillance videos. Planned Parenthood has been defunded by Orange County because of her work. Carrie Prejean, Miss California, stands boldly to give an honest answer regarding marriage and is the shot heard round the nation.
God can use one or two who will make the decision to stand for Biblical sexuality and marriage in NH.
President James A. Garfield (the 20th President, and a minister of the Gospel during the Second Great Awakening) addressed this situation in 1876:
"Now, more than ever before, the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption. If it be intelligent, brave, and pure, it is because the people demand these high qualities to represent them in the national legislature. . . . [I]f the next centennial does not find us a great nation . . . it will be because those who represent the enterprise, the culture, and the morality of the nation do not aid in controlling the political forces."
It all appears ominous, BUT FOR GOD!
Through His people God can bring about the peace we seek, where righteousness once again rules. Will the people of God stand to be counted? He has put before His people life and death, . . . will they choose to live in a Biblical worldview with life, peace and freedom, or will they choose a worldview that promotes death, and a life of captivity to the government?
It’s not too late. Be involved. Get informed. Take Action!!!
Karen Testerman is the Director of Social Policy Coalitions for Eligere Strategies.
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