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Yesteray's Class--If I Offended Anyone, Please Call Me!

Well, I thought yesterday's class was one of those classes that potentially, could have been a disaster with a capital D. In a Sunday School class where the emphasis is learning about God's Word, discussing political issues is not a wise idea. It was obvious that there was a difference of opinion regarding the national health care issue. I don't like mixing politics with our Sunday School lesson. Why? With the national health care issue, it is a very emotional subject. There were NO Biblical references others or I could cite using Biblical principles to help us make a decision (Meaning, I was not prepared to do that). None of us (including me) are experts in this issue and it was getting rather heated and tense.

However, as Christians, I believe we need to discuss these issues and see how God's principles can be used to help us make a decision one way or the other. We were not there to do that yesterday. So, after a few minutes of discussion (which I regrettably allowed, so, it is my fault) it was apparent that we needed to get back on task (famous word used in education). So, if anyone was upset with what I said or what someone said, please call me at 423-7938 or email me at billybil@phonewave.net so we can talk.

John

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Derek Humphrey, President of the Hemlock Society

(Picture, Derek Humphrey) I happened to be looking for more information on Peter Singer and this man's name came up in my search. Derek Humphrey. Yes, I mentioned his name last week in Sunday School as a proponent of physician assisted suicide (euthanasia). He is also the founder and President of the Hemlock Society, a pro-euthanasia organization. He has written a book, Final Exit, and in one of his opening quotations he makes this statement in regards to the sanctity of life, "We are trying to overturn 2,000 years of Christian tradition." Peter Singer, also in his book, Rethinking Life and Death, made a similar quote. "After ruling our thoughts and our decisions about life and death for nearly two thousand years, the traditional Western ethic has collapsed." Wow! Now, Singer is a colleague with Dr. Ezekiel Immuel, who is brothers with Rahm Immuel, who is the Chief of Staff to President Obama. Does any of this make sense?

There is no question we need health care reform but the thinking expressed by Humphrey, Singer and Immuel, and their closeness to the President, sends chills up my spine. There needs to be a bi-partisan think tank that needs to rethink the health care proposals. Now, I find it difficult to believe that President Obama and the members of Congress our proposing "end of life" concepts similar to what Singer, Humphrey and Immuel support. I do believe if this HR 3200 Bill is enacted (kind of doubt it right now) there will be rationed care and who will be affected the most? You guessed it, the elderly. But, I don't know. President Obama states we are no longer a Christian nation, supports a homosexual agent and believes in a pro-choice agenda regarding abortion. Singer, Humphrey and Immuel are proponents of "quality of life" and argue against the sanctity of life and are in the President's hip pocket. If these men want to play God, I pity them. God is the creator of life and death and rules the universe with His sovereign will. Potentially, this is a slippery slope and we as Christians, need to be passionate about our beliefs regarding the sanctity of life. Why? We have no other alternative. Our Christian beliefs are under attack.

Follow Up to Chuck Colson's Breakpoint Quality Control

At yesterday's Sunday School class I played for you an audio clip by Chuck Colson regarding the Health Care debate. His summation was that we need to read, think and listen to what is being presented to us and the questionable philosophical concepts of utilitarianism in response to Health Care. Now, Colson mentioned an individual by the name of Pete Singer. I confess, I didn't know a thing about who he was. I did some research and found an article that YOU all need to READ. He is a colleague of Dr. Ezekiel Emmuel who Colson talks about as well in Breakpoint. The article is called, Peter Singer: Architect of the Culture of Death.

If you have been attending Sunday School, the last few Sundays, we have been discussing Euthanasia and Quality of Life vs. Sanctity of Life. Pete Singer is a bio ethicist and is responsible for the Quality of Life arguments. I think you all will be surprised at what you are about to read. I am stunned, astounded that we have people in leadership who feel this way. As Christians, we need to be aware. This reminds me of a verse in Psalms 12:5, which I believe God will pour out His wrath on those who bring harm to the weak.

"Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says the LORD. "I will protect them from those who malign them."

Architect of the Culture of Death


BTW, if you would like to listen to Chuck Colson's Breakpoint, here is the website. The audio clip is called Quality Control and dated, July 27, 2009.

Breakpoint: Quality Control

Interesting Debate On NPR With Jay Sekulow

National Public Radio Health Care Debate: End of Life Decision & the Health Care Bill. One bill in Congress covers consultations between patients and doctors over 'end-of-life' issues. ACLJ Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow debates the issue with Dr. Joseph Fins, chief of medical ethics, Weill Cornell Medical College.


Health Care Debate: End of Life Decision and the Health Care Bill

If you prefer reading a transcript of the debate, here is the site.

Health Care Debate Transcript