Memorial Day Remembrance!

There is such an anointing on the song, GOD BLESS THE USA, by Lee Greenwood. My friends and I were celebrating July 4th in Florida one year and, when this song came on, there was not a dry eye in the house, nor did the song not pierce each heart.

This was the best video I found that merges Memorial Day weekend with the struggle against the Ground Zero Mosque.

Come to the rally at Ground Zero, June 6th, noon, at Zuccotti Park, formerly named and generally known as Liberty Plaza Park, in Lower Manhattan. It is located between Broadway and Church streets and Liberty and Cedar streets. Its northwest corner is across the street from the World Trade Center site.

BE THERE!

JUNE 6th GROUND ZERO MOSQUE RALLY -- BE THERE!

GROUND ZERO MOSQUE RALLY, set for June 6, 2010, 12 noon, at Zuccotti Park at Ground Zero. Zuccotti Park, formerly named and generally known as Liberty Plaza Park, is a 33,000-square-foot park in Lower Manhattan in New York City, New York. It is located between Broadway and Church streets and Liberty and Cedar streets. Its northwest corner is across the street from the World Trade Center site.

BE THERE for the sake of the America you love!

Breaking News with Lou

I think it's appropriate that CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network) incorporated my soundbite into their news story about the inappropriate mosque at Ground Zero.

Wendy Griffith

CBN News Anchor/Reporter

Wendy Griffith co-anchors CBN Newswatch, a daily 30-minute newscast seen throughout the United States. She also co-anchors Christian World News, which is seen weekly around the world on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. She often anchors the news on The 700 Club.

A New York City community panel has given a stamp of approval to build a mosque near Ground Zero.

The city board voted 29-1 in favor of the Cordoba Mosque, despite a very contentious debate over the building.

New Yorkers are furious over the idea of building a mosque near the site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

"The greatest terrorist act against this nation was Pearl Harbor. The second one was the World Trade Center bombing," mosque opponent Lou Comunale said. "Now we wouldn't normally have a Japanese center in Pearl Harbor... this is like pouring salt in the wound of America."

The mosque will also house a Muslim cultural center. Before the vote Tuesday, opponents lined up to voice their outrage.

"This is an insult. This is demeaning," one protestor said. "This is humiliating that you would build a shrine to the very ideology that inspired the attacks of 9/11."

"This house of evil will be the birthplace of the next terrorist event," another in the audience claimed.

Several family members of those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks attended the meeting. Their voices went unheard, however, and the board overwhelming approved the mosque.

"We feel 9/11 very, very much," said Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, chairman of the Cordoba House, one of the group's behind the mosque project. "We belong in this area."

Rauf has promised the mosque won't be a recruiting ground for terrorists. Muslims have been praying at the site of the future 13-story mosque since fall 2009.

The recent vote, however, may not be the final approval given.

City officials argue that the building being torn down to build the mosque is a historically landmark. Another hearing is set to decide whether to preserve the building -- which used to house a Burlington Coat Factory.

If the building is deemed a historical landmark, the Cordoba Mosque will have to be built elsewhere. Otherwise, construction of the mosque will begin later this year at the current location.

What's Needed: National Day of Prayer and Fasting

The Civil War was raging. The hitherto "United" States was now at war with each other. Casualties for this war, that would reach close to 700,000 people, was second only to World War ll.

The nation was in jeopardy of survival and in grave danger of ever being restored to fulfill its God-ordained destiny. Thank God there was a president at the time who know where he could go at a time of national emergency. And, being the right president at the right time, he was able to sign a proclamation that the nation as a whole appealed to the God of heaven for His mercy to bring healing and restoration to the land.

It was a time similar, in some ways, to what is presently taking place in the United States. The state of Arizona has decreed that open borders is no longer sustainable due to increased drug trafficking, crime and potential terrorism, and has enacted legislation to put a stop to illegal border crossing.

Barack Obama, President of the United States, is openly opposed to the state's legislation, which is eerily similar in tone to unenforced Federal border regulations that are already on the books.

Various cities across the nation have also opposed Arizona's legitimate call for the enforcement of border laws and have imposed boycotts against Arizona, punishing the state by millions of dollars. The nation is divided over what should be an open and shut case of the government enforcing its own laws and protecting its own borders & citizens.

To target Arizona in a publicity stunt, Obama has also invited Mexican President Felipe Calderon to the United States to chide Americans over Arizona's new ruling. Ironically, Congressmen, elected by citizens of the United States, applauded a foreign leader as he jeered one of our own state's new border laws during a special session of congress.

Never mind that Mexican border laws are so much more extreme and politically incorrect than Arizona's laws.

Unfortunately, those politicians who are openly decrying Arizona's stand are courting the illegals as a voting block. Never mind, that it totally undermines the constitution and this nation's sovereignty. For illegitimate votes, these politicians would sever this nation, in a way not seen since the Civil War.

Across the spectrum of today's headlines we find we are perilously close to never getting out of our various daunting national problems: whether it's the ticking time bomb of our exploding $13 trillion national debt; the out-of-control environmental disaster from BP's offshore gas pipeline leak; the growing dissatisfaction of the electorate and the growing alienation of our politicians who are not seeking the best interests of this nation; the chipping away of America's greatness and exceptionalism by our elected leaders, as they go around the world apologizing for the United States' very existence.

The picture is unsettling. One president did his all to preserve the union; another does all he can to divide it.

We are at a time when we as a nation should humble ourselves once again, submitting ourselves to a greater Power, who is fully capable of turning this nation right-side-up. It is time we had another national day of prayer and fasting.

Here is the full text of Abraham Lincoln's Proclamation for a National Day of Prayer and Fasting:




Washington, D.C.
March 30, 1863

By the President of the United States of America.

A Proclamation.

Whereas, the Senate of the United States, devoutly recognizing the Supreme Authority and just Government of Almighty God, in all the affairs of men and of nations, has, by a resolution, requested the President to designate and set apart a day for National prayer and humiliation.

And whereas it is the duty of nations as well as of men, to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions, in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon; and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.

And, insomuch as we know that, by His divine law, nations like individuals are subjected to punishments and chastisements in this world, may we not justly fear that the awful calamity of civil war, which now desolates the land, may be but a punishment, inflicted upon us, for our presumptuous sins, to the needful end of our national reformation as a whole People? We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace, and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us; and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us!

It behooves us then, to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness.

Now, therefore, in compliance with the request, and fully concurring in the views of the Senate, I do, by this my proclamation, designate and set apart Thursday, the 30th. day of April, 1863, as a day of national humiliation, fasting and prayer. And I do hereby request all the People to abstain, on that day, from their ordinary secular pursuits, and to unite, at their several places of public worship and their respective homes, in keeping the day holy to the Lord, and devoted to the humble discharge of the religious duties proper to that solemn occasion.

All this being done, in sincerity and truth, let us then rest humbly in the hope authorized by the Divine teachings, that the united cry of the Nation will be heard on high, and answered with blessings, no less than the pardon of our national sins, and the restoration of our now divided and suffering Country, to its former happy condition of unity and peace.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

Done at the City of Washington, this thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the Independence of the United States the eighty seventh.

By the President: Abraham Lincoln
William H. Seward, Secretary of State.

America: For Sale?

With every passing day, it seems that this administration is giving away the keys to this once great nation. Sit down and be startled as you hear what the Vice President said in Belgium.

Geert Wilders: Warning to America

Dutch politician Geert Wilders gives an American audience reason for concern about Islamic migration into Europe and America. The first video shows the startling trend of Islamic penetration and attempted domination in Europe. In the second video, Wilders gives America 10 ways to stop Islamic penetration into America.

Radical Agenda for Ground Zero Mosque

What is it going to take to wake up America?

From the "let's-shoot-ourselves-in-the-foot" Department...

Would someone please send this to video to Los Angeles and San Francisco city officials, who are boycotting Arizona for trying to curtail illegal immigration.

This report shows that not only illegal Mexicans cross the border, but many terrorists from the Middle East.

HUCKABEE: Stop Islamization of America

Pamela Geller, an outspoken true hero representing Stop Islamization of America, urges viewers to oppose the planned 13-story mega-mosque at Ground Zero -- in a direct attempt to further humiliate America.

Rallies are being planned to stop this immoral repeat victimization of America. Join the rallies on May 25 and June 6 -- further info can be found here.

STRONGHOLDS IN THE LAND

Pamela Geller of Stop Islamization of America with Lou Comunale

It's not politics as usual. It's spiritual warfare as usual.

What may first appear to be only a simple little news item, can actually carry great weight in the spirit and allow an open door for the enemy to do great damage to this nation.

Case in point.

A Muslim group, called the Cordoba Institute, has initiated plans to build a 13-story mosque near Ground Zero, where Muslim fanatics flew planes into the World Trade Center destroying it totally.

The Cordoba Institute's founder, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, is insisting that this mega-mosque and cultural center is needed to bring tolerance and understanding between America and Muslims.

They plan on dedicating the mosque on Sept 11, 2011 -- on the tenth anniversary of 9/11!

Can anything be more inappropriate or humiliating to America, to allow Muslims this in-your-face victory against this nation. First they destroy our buildings which represented our financial institutions, then they build a mosque there (they occupy!).

Imams have a history of saying one thing and doing another. Their Koran speaks approvingly of lying as a means to gain inroads and control. And this Imam has stated categorically that 1) the US bears responsibility for the Muslim 9/11 attack; 2) attacks will continue until the US changes its ways; 3) the US needs to "understand" the position of the terrorists.

Fat chance that this cultural center will bring understanding between Muslims and the US.

Christians you are the salt and the light of THIS world. Your voice matters and your participation is paramount to stand against the assaults upon our culture. Yet too often we've let our isolation from the world insulate us from the growing threat upon our freedoms and upon our faith.

We've stood idly by and become jaded to the gradual erosion of righteousness in the land for the past 50 years. But it's happening on our watch.

And I believe that this nation is at a major crossroads right now, and this planned mosque is the tipping point between whether we as a nation return to our Judeo-Christian heritage or lose control all together. I will explain this as we go further.

Let me first put this into a spiritual context for you now and try to counter the mindset that says Christians should never get involved in what goes on in this world, politically or culturally.

I want to show you how your involvement here (not only in opposing this particular mosque but to generally being aware and involved in what's going on in the world), is spiritual in nature.

So, please follow me as I lay out the groundwork.

STRONGHOLDS IN MAN
We Christians have come to know how Satan operates against us in our lives. If we are living in sin, Satan is given the right to torment us in that area. So the sin that we've only begun to allow in our lives soon becomes harder and harder to deal with. It becomes a escalating problem, so that Satan's occupation becomes more and more intensified until it becomes a stronghold. And once there's a stronghold, it's much harder to overcome the sin because now you need deliverance.

This is why Jesus said for us to "sin not." Unforgiven sin gives Satan access to our lives.

Sometimes Satan occupies in areas of unhealed emotional hurt and pain. That can become his entry point as well.

STRONGHOLDS IN THE LAND
In the same way that Satan operates in man, he operates in the nations. He seeks places where sin is tolerated, whether it's within governmental leaders, organizations, corrupt laws, or localities.

San Francisco, with its tolerance towards immoral sexual behavior, is a city stronghold.

Las Vegas, with its tolerance towards gambling, is a city stronghold.

The Roe V Wade court ruling, which allowed close to 50 million abortions since 1973, is a national stronghold, and a national disgrace.

THE STRUGGLE TO OVERCOME STRONGHOLDS
The State of Arizona is now attempting to overcome a stronghold. Governor Jan Brewer has signed a ruling aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration, which has been responsible for crime sprees and drug trafficking for decades. In doing so, Governor Brewer is unknowingly attempting to reverse a fixed stronghold in the state that allowed the crossing of our border by illegals and potential terrorists.

And, just like strongholds in humans, demons tend to band together to fight the deliverance. Have you seen organizations and cities fighting against Arizona with boycotts? I thought this was the UNITED States? Why cities would side with illegals over a sister state is beyond me and is politics at its worst -- a desire to cater to illegals for future votes.

The situation in Arizona has sparked great debate throughout the land. Thankfully there are some states that want to emulate Arizona's new ruling -- that's great.

But make no mistake: Arizona is enduring a titanic, spiritual struggle to overcome a stronghold, and by extension so is the nation. The state is at the tipping point towards freedom and the rule of law, or a return to the abyss. Arizona needs your prayers and your support (by the way, the Grand Canyon is a great place to travel to this year!).

THE MOSQUE STRONGHOLD
Now let's go back to the proposed mosque at Ground Zero. Islamic fanatics destroyed the World Trade Center and attempt to erect a mega-mosque at its site. Think of it in spiritual terms. What does this imply to you?

Using Satan's methods of strongholds, the mosque is an entry point to attach itself upon an emotional wound in the United States. It symbolically signifies Muslim conquest and occupation over our soil and humiliates us as well.

Just like Satan tries to do.

This would be a resounding victory for all of Islam. And I would just hate to think that Ground Zero becomes a holy area for Muslims, who would come and worship there, cheering America's impotence in the hands of Muslim invaders.

Friends, this is a Christian nation! And we can't let that happen!

If it did, I'd hate to think about the religious implications of where this nation ends up. That's why I say we're at the tipping point. That's why I say it's not politics as usual, it's spiritual warfare as usual.

Let's not allow that to happen. Let's get involved. Let's do something. Let us fervently pray for the reversal of this planned invasion and stronghold. If that's all you can do -- great! But if you want to do more, you can!

You can call the Mayor's office and explain why you oppose the mosque being built at Ground Zero. 1-212-NEW YORK (or within NYC, call 311). Emails can be sent to the Financial Group at man01@cb.nyc.gov.

STOP ISLAMIZATION OF AMERICA
There is a group called the Stop Islamization of America (link here) that will be holding two events to oppose the mega-mosque.

On May 25, there will be a Financial Board meeting to vote on the proposal (12 members of the board had previously approved the plan, but now it goes to the entire board). The board does not have any legal authority to implement anything, however it will be a showcase for the Imam. The press will be there and we need to send a signal of opposition to the Imam, the press and the world.

It'll be at 6:00 PM, at the Three Legged Dog Art and Technology Center, 80 Greenwich Street (at Rector Street), Lower Manhattan. (see link here).

On June 6, there will be a rally at Ground Zero, specific location to be announced. Updates can be found at www.soiaonline.com

Let us take a stand for righteousness in the land and may all you do for the Lord be blessed.

Below is a debate over the mosque between Pamela Geller of Stop Islamization of Islam and Michael Ghouse of the Muslim American Congress.

Can Anyone Say "Radical Islam"?

I'm not quite sure anyone in the administration can say "radical Islam."

Nor is there any terrorist war against the United States.

Nor is the sky blue!

Why Do Some Get a Pass for Hate Speech?

Let's not be blinded by what's tolerated at our colleges.

Listen to a member of the Muslim Student Association state her support for a second holocaust, during a Q & A session with writer David Horowitz at the University of San Diego. May we Christians be bolder in proclaiming the gospel, as she is bold in spewing hatred.

Proposed Mosque at Ground Zero

I Wrote to Fox News Commentator Glenn Beck today (me@glennbeck.com).....here's what I said.

Hi Glenn,

Love your show and the way you educate the audience.

I'd like to know why the above news item (click here) hasn't really taken root in the media. I am appalled that anyone would be contemplating erecting a mosque at ground zero.

Let me get this straight: Muslim fanatics blow up the World Trade Center and replace it with a mosque?!?!?

I'm sure you realize that mosques in America can be hotbeds of anti-American, anti-capitalist, subversive propaganda. Can you imagine if Muslims deemed ground zero "sacred ground" and gathered en masse -- ala Mecca!

Can you imagine the security problems for NYC? Can you imagine how this would signal Muslim conquest over America -- and on our soil!

There's got to be a way to circumvent the proposed building of this mosque.

Lou Comunale

WHY I SPEAK OUT!

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing, quote attributed to Edmund Burke.

I want to take this opportunity to explain why I’m so conscious of what’s going on in the nation.

When I speak about the things of the world, and how wrong things are, it’s a matter of waking up, what seems to be, a sleeping church, unconcerned as freedom and righteousness is slowly being taken away from them and evil is tolerated.

It’s not a matter of “loving this present world” – but like God, it’s a matter of loving the people -- "God so loved this world..."! This nation, more so than any other, was founded upon Godly principles. The United States has produced more missionaries for the world, contributed more dollars to charitable organizations than any other, and has been a beacon of light for the world for centuries.

But now, as I see America losing its way, when I see a generation that doesn’t know right from wrong, it’s not love for the world’s system that I voice my opinion, but love for the people. And like Wisdom from Proverbs cries out (I paraphrase), “How long will you tolerate evil and self-destruction?”

There is no guarantee that Jesus is coming within ten years. I wish He does, but He may not come for another hundred.

Yet, in the meantime, is it not incumbent upon us Christians to be the salt and light of the earth? If we see evil or danger approaching, is it not wise to sound the alarm?

In the 1960s, very few Christians spoke out against God being expelled from our schools. Yet, look at what our incriminating silence produced for the nation. You can see a direct correlation between expelling God from school to the national, cultural erosion that began at that time and continues to this day: in sexual promiscuity, intolerance of morals and Christianity, drug use, profanity, and just about every other evil. Today’s generation knows nothing about, and in fact mocks, the moralistic pre-60s culture.

So when Comedy Central wants to malign my Savior, you bet I’m going to say something! It has been our silence that has allowed so much of the evil we presently see.

When I see a government run amuck in debt spending, which my children will inherit and couldn’t possibly pay back, you bet I’m going to say something.

When I see a large part of the church vote for change rather than righteousness, you bet I’m going to sound the alarm – lest we repeat our mistakes in the next election.

When the news media, to support its anti-American mindset, calls certain voices for righteousness racist or homophobic – I'll be there to defend righteousness.

Presently we see an administration turning it’s back on the National Day of Prayer – so why aren't the pastors of this nation speaking out?

While we are ambassadors for a heavenly kingdom, we still live here. If evil reigns, we suffer under it. So let our lights and influence shine, lest we allow evil to be at the helm of this spiraling-downward nation. Let us not be relegated to the back of the bus any longer.

God gave us a voice, let’s use it without apology. If God’s people don’t speak out for righteousness, who will?