READ, READ, READ,

READ, READ, READ,

I have been told that this is not a good time to publish a book because the only books being read are those about political figures. If there should be an experience between you and Donald Trump you might have a bestseller on you hands? However, some people are reading more refreshing books like GOOD MORNING CLASS. I have been told that this book could make the rounds if it gets in the hands of the right people.

If you have read the book, as some have, and you like it, why not tell at least one person? Word of mouth is the best advertising known to mankind, and numbers do matter to publishers in considering future contracts.

Most people waste five or six dollars ever few minutes without having anything to show for it. Why not purchase a nice, shiny, book that at least you can hold in your hand. Or better yet, you can pass it on to someone else. I argue all the time that a book was never meant to sit on a self and collect dust. Good books were meant to be read.

This book offers several possibilities. With this book you can pretend that you are the teacher directing the classroom discussion. You can imagine how you would answer questions asked by students. Plus, you can judge your own reactions when presented with negative accusations.

Chances are if you do not buy this book I will not starve to death because I have enough good friends who will feed me if I’m hungry. Also, the chances are if you purchase this book it will not change my lifestyle because I am pretty well set in my ways.  But there is value for you in reading this book. The book is exciting and informative and it will present you with several moments of happiness. Now let’s get serious, where else can you buy a couple of hours of happiness with just a few bucks?      

AS DISTURBING AS IT MAY BE

AS DISTURBING AS IT MAY BE

The early morning parade of thoughts that march through my mind leaves some troubling contents. The political situation in America is very disturbing. It is concerning as to the great divide that has separated social America. It is even more disturbing as to the divide that has separated American families. Plus, it is alarming to think that the divide is on the verge of spilling over into the streets.

It is upsetting to know that this divide is caused by inept political leadership. It is frightening to see political leaders demonstrate the mindset of a playground bully. America faces a dilemma and that dilemma is in the mindset of a bully who says if he cannot control the playhouse, he will destroy the playground and the playhouse.

It concerns me, that as a retired educator, even in my best efforts, I took part in a system that has failed the American people. While educators were attempting to create and teach in a diverse environment, someone or something outside the school was doing a better job educating children that there is honor in social division.  At home, at church, on the playground, in the social clubs, at the sports arena, or on the Internet, someone was teaching children that it is okay to hate individuals based on skin color, religion, or sexual orientation. Apparently that has been an affective learning process.

As a result, this is what we have in America today. A survey shows that nearly one third or 28% of Americans over the age of 50 have not read a book in the last year. Two thirds of Americans cannot name the three branches of government. Over 50% cannot name one Supreme Court Justice. 50% of ninth graders could not name the capital of their state. 

Believe it or not, this is exactly what the politicians want.  World history proves that ignorant people are easier to control. America’s political system has reached levels of corruption that is unbelievable to most world leaders, yet this corruption is not recognized by many Americans.

It isn’t a matter of putting lipstick on a pig, but it is the serious attempt of putting lipstick on EVIL. The moral decay of America is not from the gay community or from women who want the legal right to control their bodies, but it is the moral decay of elected leaders who have about as much morality as can be put on the head of a pin.

A government that has pushed honesty out the door has a limited lifespan. There has never been a time in American history when dishonesty ruled the hall of Congress and controlled the White House as it does today. When a society reaches the place that the majority of the population will believe anything a political or religious leader says, dooms day is in the near future.  

Another day ---- another morning ---- the parade of thoughts continues. Capitalism is an addiction that uses wealth to generate hatred, prejudice, and selfishness. All of these characteristics are detrimental to the art of successful living.  The evil that is associated with wealth nearly makes wealth evil. Although, the wealthy will say it is not the riches that are evil, but it is the way the riches are used that creates evil.

A form of evil that is used regularly in the political arena is when the wealthy are able to buy politicians who pass laws that are harmful to the poor, but yet allow the rich to become richer. When a political leader feathers his or her own nest, and allows a child to die of starvation in the streets of any city, it is the lowest form of evil known to mankind. This form of evil is so low that devil himself refuses to us it.

The evil that is associated with America’s political system is at an all time high. It is an evil that has spread from the political arena into the so-called Christian Church. American Christianity is at the lowest level in history.  More people are turning away from organized religion than ever before, and the reason is very clear; American Christianity has joined forces with the devil and is in full support of evil activities.

CREATION OF CAPITALISTIC CHRISTIANITY

CREATION OF CAPITALISTIC CHRISTIANITY

Today the United States has more evangelical false prophets than any time in American history. The scriptures speak of them not only as false prophets but the anti-Christ. Their numbers far exceed anything that has ever happened in American history.  False prophets are not only in the churches but they have in filtered the political system to dangerous proportions. Plus, they are having a greater influence on a larger number of Americans than any time in history. They are preaching that America’s economic system requires a different kind of Christianity-----a Capitalistic Christianity-------a monetary worshiping religion.

These false prophets are agents of the devil and are destroying the Christian Church. They are liars and deceivers and have attempted to turn that which is wrong into a false doctrine of right.  They have joined forces with Satan in exchange for money and fame which is leading them and thousands of their followers into the pits of hell.

  

If there is a Jesus and if he is in heaven as he is suppose to be, he is furious because his name is being misused in modern-day Christianity. He is experiencing more anger than the day when he drove the moneychangers out of the temple. He is absolutely begging his Father to let him return to earth and take care of this massive number of false prophets.

If Jesus returned to earth today he would rebuke with vengeance these church leaders who have turned Christianity into a false form of monetary worship.  He would walk inside the mega churches, overturn their velvet cushioned pews, rip open their long velvet curtains, and chase the deceivers of Christianity from the pulpits. He would then stand tall and preach to the masses the meaning of real Christianity.

Christianity is to blame for much of the false doctrine that dominates Christian lifestyle.  The truth has no value in America today. In religious and political circles lying has become an acceptable standard of behavior. Apparently Christians do not believe their own doctrine. The BIBLE, which is the worshiper's guide to the Christian life, plainly states, “Ye shall know the truth and the truth will set you free.”  

Directly opposite from the truth is lying.  Lying is wrong and is not an acceptable form of behavior.  It is just as wrong to accept lies as it is to be a liar. There is no gray area. One lie has to be covered up by another,  and thus lying must continue. A liar is in a mental prison, and all he has is memory and sooner or later memory fails.  As the Bible clearly states truth is the only path to freedom.  Most contemporary Christians are not free but are under the brainwashed, authoritative hypocrisy of false church leaders.       

However, false evangelical church leaders are not the only ones to blame for the creation of capitalistic Christianity. There are certain types of people who are attracted to false doctrines and enjoy defending liars because it satisfies their self-interest. Evangelical preachers learned that people love money, so they developed a form of Christianity that does not separate parishioners from their money. This form of religion is called CAPITALISTIC CHRISTIANITY.  Not only does it justify monetary worshipers, but it allows evangelical preachers to maintain riches and still be considered a member of the glorified, heavenly group who are called Christians. 

 

MUCH TO DO ABOUT NOTHING

MUCH TO DO ABOUT NOTHING

One day the world will realize that the negative connotations about sexual orientations are “much to do about nothing.” After two hundred plus years of verbal and physical abuse, the number of LGBT individuals has greatly increased in the USA. For decades LGBT individuals have been working to achieve acceptable social status and equal protection under the law. These are the civil rights that should be granted to all citizens including LGBT individuals.

The people of the world have no idea of the exact numbers of gay individuals, but the numbers far exceed all expectations. The world is experiencing a “gay revolution” that many believe started in the USA. When individuals are allowed to be themselves, they become better citizens, better students, better professionals, and do a better job at the work place. (The first Trillion Dollar Company in America is Apple, headed by an openly gay CEO, Tim Cook.)   It is a fact that LGBT individuals are some of the most talented people in the world, and have made valuable contributions to society.  When Christians leave gays alone, they are some of the happiest, productive, and talented people in the world.  It is also a fact that gay men are some of the best looking men in the world, and no one will ever stop the world from appreciating handsome men.

Social acceptance is a must in a diverse society. America is and will continue to be a diverse society, and those who think they can crawl into their caves of white supremacy and surround themselves with an all white environment is as wrong as wrong can be. However, the administration of Donald Trump has brought out the worst in American behavior and has given the KKK, White Supremacists, and Neo-Nazis, a renewed courage in spreading public hate onto American streets. Statistics show that hate crimes have increased over 80% during the Trump administration.

  

American Christian’s centerfold is hate for all LGBT individuals. Hate is a deteriorating characteristic that has never accomplished anything worthwhile. Hate is the worst form of evil within the human race and hate causes indescribable atrocities. No matter how many sermons are preached condoning hate against gays, no matter how many gays are beaten, and killed, it is impossible to irradiate gays from society.

It is an established fact that sexuality is determined at conception and nothing will ever change facts.  All of the “conversion therapy” in the world cannot change the sexuality of any individual.  There are more LGBT individuals coming out of the closet today than anytime in history, and this is predicated to be only the beginning.

Americans enjoy creating problems where problems do not exist. American Christians have always had the “better than thou” attitude to separate themselves from others of the world.   Even though that has never been productive for the Christian lifestyle, it is something that has dominated Christianity from the beginning.  

Believe it or not, there are places in the world where sexual orientation is “much to do about nothing.”  Within those societies there are phenomenal records of peace loving individuals who have learned the secrets of getting along with each other. These are the civilizations that should become the examples for the world.  It is a simple fact, when people are allowed to be themselves the world becomes a better place for all.

     

    

WOULD THE REAL MEN PLEASE STAND UP?

WOULD THE REAL MEN PLEASE STAND UP?

The pages of world history are filled with examples of rogue nations that have gone wrong. Each time it has taken courageous leaders to stand up against the statuesque to lead the people back to some form of normalcy. At the present America is a failed nation. America has failed the working class. America has failed education; failed school teachers and failed American students, but most of all has failed the lower class and middle classes of citizens.

The time has come for men and women throughout America to take a stand for that which is right.  It is time for real men to admit that the rainbow they have been following is actually no more than a fallen star. It is time for real men to realize that the future they are leaving for their children and grandchildren is built on a series of false hopes and lies. And believe it or not, today’s children and grandchildren are going to hold adults responsible for their future.  One day the question will be asked, “Grandpa or grandma what did you do?”

Most parents want to be admired by their children and the best admiration is that which will stand the test of time.  The support of a government built on a foundation of lies and false hopes will not stand the test of time. The men and women who stand up against it will be those who will stand tall with future generations.  It takes a real man to stand up among his peers and say, “This is wrong and I will have no part of it.”

Parents are doing an injustice to their children by involving them in an environment of hatred and prejudice. Teaching children to believe in the superiority of the white race is wrong and is jeopardizing their future happiness. In order to provide them with a secure place in the future they should be taught to accept diversity and to see the beauty in all colors. It is time for real men to forget themselves and stand up for future generations. Our forefathers did that for us and that is what we should do for the future.

America has become a complicated group of confused citizens, with one side pulling for progressive politics and another side pulling for conservatism. One side is attempting to move the future in a forward direction and another side is attempting to move back to the past.

America is at a crossroads in history. The movement is crucial because no society will be able to remain the same. One way or another change will occur and that change will direct America’s path for the future.

Even with the mistakes of a growing nation America has been blessed. America has accomplished the highest level of prosperity of any nation on the planet and that prosperity is the direct result of the accomplishments of a free people. It is a shame that wealthy Republicans want to sit on those accomplishments as a selfish act for themselves.

Nevertheless, the future will not allow that. America will either move to a third world status or will assume the position as the leader of the free world. It is true that leadership costs, but Americans have been able to pay the cost and still maintain a high standard of living. American citizens will decide to either pay the cost of leadership or attempt to place the nation in a bottle. In the long run isolationist will destroy American’s economy.

Now the test is at hand!  Will the real men and women of America stand up and fight for America’s future or will they bow down to an authoritative government that has proven to be unsuccessful for other nations? It is hoped beyond all hopes that Americans will look up and realize what a great nation America has been and will chose the continued path of leadership. The people of the world look on with hope and hope is all that is left.

  

It is a shame that one man has come along with a cartel of simplistic mottos that serve as a disgrace to every American leader who had a part in making America the greatest nation on the planet and many American citizens have swallowed it hook, line and sinker.

THE UNCONTROLLABLE PENCIL

THE UNCONTROLLABLE PENCIL

The founders of the United States democracy, the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights, made one thing perfectly clear, they established a government that was founded on the premise of freedom of religion and separation of church and state. Freedom of religion means more than freedom to be a Christian. However, contemporary Christians have found a way to control a fool, who will do or say anything to stay in power, and they have taken advantage of it. By the process of cheating they think they have found a way to force Christian principles on a population of citizens through the means of legislation.

The band on Muslins entering the USA is no more than an attempt to keep Christianity from competing with one of the major religions of the world. The question should be asked, of what are Christians afraid? Is Christianity not strong enough to stand up against major religions? As a result, Christians are using legislation as a useful tool in an attempt to force Christian principles into law. Future generations will recognize that force is not the solution and sooner or later they will rebel. This policy is undemocratic and is wrong and will never stand the test of time.  

Then there is this issue concerning Roe vs. Wade. The fact that a woman should have the right to make decisions concerning her body is a human rights issue.  It is not a matter if a man believes that abortion is right or wrong, but it is a matter when a man has the power to dictate to a woman what she can do with her body. The head of the executive branch of government is dead-set and determined to select Supreme Court Justices who will overturn Roe vs. Wade. He has already selected one justice that has cast a conservative vote on all issues and has made it perfectly clear that he will vote in favor of what conservatives call the pro-life issue. Republicans cheated by denying President Obama the right to nominate a Supreme Court Justice and so-called Christians applauded the action. This is another example of Christians sinking to the levels of degradation to use any method possible to coerce their morals on the citizens of the USA. 

In order to maintain the evangelical support Donald Trump will only appoint Supreme Court Justices who will overturn the Marriage Equality Act.  This act hurts no one and allows individuals the right to marry the person they love. It also provides consenting adults the right to choose. The right to choose is a human rights issue, and no government or religion should have the power to deny human rights to anyone. But Christians cannot let well enough alone, and they will go to any measure to force their beliefs on everyone. They think by the process of legislation they can impose their morals on society. LGBT individuals are the ones that Christians hate the most because they believe LGBT persons are enjoying themselves. Christians cannot allow anyone to be happy because they believe that there is one commandment that stands above all others and that is “Thou shall not be happy.”

American democracy is deteriorating at a rapid rate. Donald Trump is being investigated by the special prosecutor Robert Mueller for possible collusion with the Russian government during the campaign. This could lead to an indictment and if so the final decision will be made by the Justices of the Supreme Court.   It should be against the law for a sitting president, who is under a possible indictment to be able to select Supreme Court Justices who will serve as members of the jury should he be indicted.

It is true that conservatives can now run around and pat themselves on the back and say they have socked it to the liberals, but time will tell.   Winning a battle is a long way from winning the war, and this war will be won by future generations.  It is also true that most Republicans will not read this, and those who do will simply run inside their fake houses of Christianity and consult with their closeted, gay ministers to insist that he pray my gay away. If there is life after death, and if the Christian doctrine is true, one day I will stand before the judgment throne of God and give an account of my deeds on earth. May I assure you that I have no fear of that day.  But something tells me that on that day I may hear voices in the background from so-called Christians, who have been complicit in supporting an evil regime, crying for the rocks and mountains to fall on them to hide them from the face of Almighty God.

WHEN THE SPIRIT WITHIN SPEAKS

----WHEN THE SPIRIT WITHIN SPEAKS----

----LISTEN----

Everyone has those certain moments in those special places where the conditions are just right to talk with the man upstairs.  For me it is being stretched on a lounge chair, under the shade of a beach umbrella, with the taste of salt on tip of my tongue, listening to the sounds made as water is being filtered through bleached sand making it the cleanest and the purest sand on the planet.

Life is a wonderful gift with the result being living. In my process of living I have always wanted to speak with the man upstairs. Who said that man needs hair growing out of every part on his face? And whose decision was it to give man about 100 years to live? If you delete a few wrinkles, and give him a few drops of concentrate of energy, at 80 he is just getting started with the art of successful living. It is too bad that Father Time under the direct authority from the man upstairs has placed such strict limitations on the lifespan of humans.

Nevertheless, it is important to talk to the man upstairs. Those who have inquiring minds need answers. The man upstairs is a man of great intelligence; thus he shouldn’t mind that we ask questions. He has told us that he created man in his own image, and he also said that he gave man the ability to choose.  However, in creating man and in giving him the ability to choose, something went bad wrong. The truth is the man upstairs created the meanest creature on the planet.

Now the question must be asked, “What is he going to do about it?”

Apparently, he plans to allow this intelligent “fool” to destroy himself.

After allowing the planet about one million years for rejuvenation, the environment can once again sustain earthlings. If the man upstairs plans to create another human I would like to offer a suggestion?  This time put your son on the planet at the very beginning, because he is the one who has mastered the art of successful living. His philosophy for humans is to ‘love one another’, and ‘be kind to one another’. He taught the original earthlings to, ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ and ‘do unto other as you would have others do unto you’. It is not money or power that provides satisfaction for successful living, but it is how humans care for each other. 

Yes, I would like to stick around and offer other suggestions concerning the new world, but you have placed limits on the lifespan of man. But who knows, there may be a secret to this thing, and I just might be around to see you on the dark side of the moon.