“Supporting Israel”: Ministry gives $11M to Holocaust survivors

One of the most important lexicography any Christian can ascribe to their personal dogma is “Zionism”. A diaspora nationalism that goes beyond a religious movement or a political revolution. This is sacrosanct for many. So, what is it?

[According to Webster’s]: “Zionism” was a worldwide Jewish movement that resulted in the establishment and development of the state of Israel.

The thing about that: a journalist innovated this movement, and now Christians have taken it on as their own. Why? Because they were asked to do so.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those you love be secure (Psalm 122:6)

Ever heard that adage, “Put your money where your mouth is”? My opinion, cynicism breeds healthy pragmatism. So when you see a CHURCH or a MINISTRY applying that credo to their collective walk of faith, it refreshes the soul. When that Jesus walk is out of a bank with a check of $11 MILLION to HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, it brings tears to your eyes… at least mine, thanks to this story from the Jerusalem Post.

A Christian charity is donating $11 million to 28,000 destitute Holocaust survivors in Israel and around the world ahead of the upcoming Jewish New Year holiday, the organization announced Tuesday.

The Chicago-based International Fellowship of Christians and Jews said it will give 11,000 Holocaust survivors in Israel a NIS 1,800 holiday gift each, while 17,000 survivors residing abroad will receive NIS 1,050 each. 250,000 Holocaust survivors are living in Israel.

Rosh Hashanah will provide a new reason to rejoice this new Jewish year for almost 30,000 people that lived through the worst crime against humanity in world history. So why the early Christmas present? Many of these survivors live in poverty, some of it abject. Well, praying for the peace of Jerusalem should imply lifting up the people of Jerusalem as well. Many can say it, few can prove it.

Auld Lang Syne, IFCJ. Amazing gesture for a deleterious group of individuals. And for Zionists everywhere:

Baruch Shem Kivod Malchuto LeOlam Va’ed. Kevitah veChasimah Tovah LeShanah Tovah Tikateivu.

Cross Eyed: T.D. Jakes visits “On Faith”

This week on “Cross Eyed” – The Wall’s video evangelism “Brickhouse Series” – we have a doozie.

Bishop T.D. Jakes was bound and gagged by Sally Quinn of “On Faith” and given a 20 minute interview. Although the extended version found here speaks about his book, his faith and his upbringing, there is a six-minute “highlight” version seen below.

• Palin’s daughter being pregnant – He knows form whence he speaks, and IMHO, does so candidly and eloquently.
• Supporting Obama – Now, now. Before you shout to the heavens, “A-ha!” Steady. He speaks about what HiScrivener posted months ago in the shadow of his controversial editorial about having “visible goose bumps”. For the record, I don’t care who he votes for, as long as that vote is kept private from his church. As long as he focuses on ISSUES, it’s all right by me.
• This historic election – I have often said and penned this is an historic election – one where a black man and a woman can be voted into the White House. Astonishing. 60 years ago, folk were hanging people that looked like Barack and longer than that, Sarah Palin was expected to make the bed and breakfast, not decisions about American policy. Regardless the party, these people are making history.
• Not being a Christian nation – We are not. Sorry for the wake-up call, but there are more faiths in this country than any other. Embrace diversity, yes, but understand the differences.

And now, Wall Watchers, on with the show… which, uh, has a caveat: Do yourself a favor, FAST FORWARD TO 1:06 on this. The original feed takes eons to upload so I went to YouTube, and someone is using this video to preach his twisted message. Just go past it. Please?

Kenyan Pastor puts his sin in the spotlight

Evidently, someone asked God about this Kenyan pastor’s indiscretions, and he said, “When”.

And what a side-splitting fashion. Oh Jesus, you so crazy.

So, what happened? Let’s go to Nairobi, Kenya (in Africa, for those without an Atlas) and visit a simpleton pastor preaching his sermon when he paused to show the world his sin, as noted by the East African Standard.

You see, it gets toasty under the sun and brother needed to wipe the trickling sweat off his brow. Understandable, so reach in your pocket… past the keys… your wallet… breath mints… there… and pull out A PAIR OF PANTIES TO BLOT YOUR HEAD.

Oh, and his wife was sitting in the front row. Stay classy, Rev.

But his adulterous adventures caught up with him while delivering the lunchtime sermon before a huge gathering when he wiped out the ‘handkerchief’ to the utter shock of believers.

“One of the faithful walked straight to the pulpit and alerted him about the mistake upon which he quickly returned the underwear into his pocket. But it was too late as his wife was in attendance and had seen everything,” Mr Martin Okoyo, who attended the session, told Crazy Monday.

Well, he tried. What’s that adage about what’s done in the dark will come to the light? Let’s see a clandestine booty call late at night was made public as your preach under a blazing sun. Yeah, I’d say that is poetic justic of biblical proportions.

Greatness.

Clay Aiken: The Measure of a… man?

Several years ago, when this huckleberry boy with a big set of pipes took the stage at “American Idol,” you just knew something was awry with a young Clay Aiken.

Ruben Studdard beat him, but Clay’s star continued to rise. Through his songs and then on Broadway, the presumptive thoughts kept creeping up and then he goes on “Regis & Kelly,” and more than a cat came out of his closet.

And after yesterday’s edition of People magazine hit the shelves, now we know why. For those whose batteries in their Gay-dar haven’t been replaced, Clay’s Gay. Sorry 12-year old girls and 45 year-old frows.

I mean, seriously, what straight guy does that? To her? Oh well, I guess we know.

So, why is it on the Wall? Get this quote from a dude shady enough to have a child to cover up what he does in the dark only to step outside his closet and couldn’t find the spotlight, so…

“Of course (I feel at odds with my faith). I have to respect the people who disagree with me. I don’t struggle with it anymore, but there have been times that I have. And I still consider myself a born-again Christian, and I am absolutely comfortable with that and comfortable with my salvation.”

Due respect to Ray Boltz, no one saw that coming and no one knows how long he has been dealing with it. Clay, on the other hand, come on! That hair, that voice, those denials. Puh-lease.

However, you can’t have it both ways, Body. Most Christians love Boltz, but even more laugh at Aiken. That’s the thing about God’s grace, it sees no personality, only a soul for which Jesus died. Good thing, because if God was a man that could be swayed by emotion, I would have lost my salvation YEARS AGO.

So, as much as I’ll grit my teeth and not slam Clay’s head against a brick wall with acerbity, BOTH Aiken and Boltz need to ask themselves something, “Is this really what Jesus wants for your life… and that of your family’s?”

I mean Clay, if your faith is so solid, then it doesn’t matter what twisted psychobabble and pablum you hear at a MCC church? Show us all how comfortable you are, go straight to a Bible and tell me for yourself. Oh, and wash your hands.

The Biggest Loser: First show was a no-show

Yeah, yeah. You knew HiScrivener couldn’t leave this one alone.

Hey Weeks. The Church is talking to you!

Any story about the sanctimonius schliemiel, “Bishop” Thomas Weeks, and his lustful… er, entrepreneurial… I mean, heartfelt exploits to locate Wifey #3 just had to be a “Brickhouse Series.” So, away we go…

Well, “Bishop” Thomas Weeks’ cracked production crew at the ready, scriptures hi-lited ready to twist and a platoon of security guarding the front door in case his formerly battered bride decided to show up to give him the “Juanita Bynum Once-over.”

But Thomas Weeks’ quest for a cover-up and his uh, reality show “Who Wants to be the Next Mrs. Weeks” was for not, as we see in this article from the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

The first full episode of “Who Will Be the Next Mrs. Weeks” was postponed because of incomplete contract negotiations with a reality television producer. Those who logged onto www.bishopweeks.com Tuesday saw what seemed like an infomercial about Weeks instead of the lively conversation about dating featured in the reality show’s promo. “The show was modified due to the fact of ongoing talks with network producers and network stations who are ramped up to do the first Christian reality dating program,” Weeks said.

Dude! This is not some act VH1 is taking on the road. This is you pilfering through the personals for the next girl who will catch a beatdown as you “lay on of hands.” All the while, you will work to maintain and offer CPR to your 15 minutes of fame.

So, on we go with the man currently serving three years probation for ADMITTING TO SPOUSAL ABUSE. (Did I mention that yet)? I don’t know what is more hilarious – the fact that he thinks this is a real “reality show”, or that he believes he can use it to preach?!

‘Who will be the Next Mrs. Weeks’ is an open dialogue for us to talk — good, bad or indifferent,” Weeks said. “You know in the church we really don’t talk about hot topic issues, we bury it. We become silent.”

Does he even realize the mockery he is making of marriage, his church, his members, himself… and oh yeah, his GOD!? Of course he does, and has no regard or shame in the matter. This, Wall Watchers, is called a fraud. The only thing this preaches is a means to an end… and infernal one, if he doesn’t watch his step.

“Hot topics”?! I couldn’t have said it better myself.