http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/john/ en-us Tue, 8 Jul 2008 21:46:31 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042603/posts "I just believe, frankly, in the sanctity and unique status of marriage between man and woman. That's what I believe. And that's what I support. And that's what I will fight for." http://www.metroweekly.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042603/posts#comment Tue, 8 Jul 2008 21:46:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2012293/posts The Gospel of John Chapter 3 (KJV) [1] There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: [2] The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. [3] Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. [4] Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2012293/posts#comment Wed, 7 May 2008 02:49:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005655/posts KINSHASA (Reuters) - Police in Congo have arrested 13 suspected sorcerers accused of using black magic to steal or shrink men's penises after a wave of panic and attempted lynchings triggered by the alleged witchcraft. Reports of so-called penis snatching are not uncommon in West Africa, where belief in traditional religions and witchcraft remains widespread, and where ritual killings to obtain blood or body parts still occur. Rumours of penis theft began circulating last week in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo's sprawling capital of some 8 million inhabitants. They quickly dominated radio call-in shows, with listeners advised to beware of... Yahoo News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005655/posts#comment Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:09:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1999331/posts Elton John performed at a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton on Wednesday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York. They raised more than $2.5 million and sold over 5,000 tickets. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1999331/posts#comment Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:12:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993872/posts Four decades after the Central Intelligence Agency hired thousands of jungle warriors to fight Communists on the western fringes of the Vietnam War, men who say they are veterans of that covert operation are isolated, hungry and periodically hunted by a Laotian Communist government still mistrustful of the men who sided with America. “If I surrender, I will be punished,” said Xang Yang, a wiry 58-year-old still capable of crawling nimbly through thick bamboo underbrush. “They will never forgive me. I cannot live outside the jungle because I am a former American soldier.” NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993872/posts#comment Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:57:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1983845/posts Eliot Spitzer brought his once-promising governorship to a crashing end with a display of recklessness and hypocrisy of such magnitude that you had to question his sanity. Three words to the man: Just get out. Spitzer's patronage of a high-priced prostitution service drained what was left of his moral authority, and his blithe willingness to order up a hooker by telephone revealed an abysmal and disqualifying lack of judgment. With regret, we must say, Spitzer proved an unworthy heir to the office once held by the likes by Teddy Roosevelt, Al Smith, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Herbert Lehman and Thomas Dewey.... New York Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1983845/posts#comment Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:05:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1981593/posts “Raising the Dead, Arousing Faith, and Rousing the Opposition” (John 11:1-53)Our text today is the account of the raising of Lazarus, from John chapter 11. In this chapter Jesus does three things: He raises the dead. He arouses faith. And he rouses the opposition. Three things, and what he does, he does for you. The most obvious thing Jesus does is to raise a dead man. Think about that. Jesus raises a dead man. Who has ever heard of such a thing? The man’s name was Lazarus. He was a friend of Jesus and his disciples. His sisters you’ve heard... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1981593/posts#comment Thu, 6 Mar 2008 23:36:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1977361/posts You cannot have it both ways! Every year in America, this “both ways” mentality gets worse and worse. Somewhere along the line Americans started thinking that we could have all of our rights and freedoms and have expedient justice and results at the same time. Well, I have to tell you: YOU CANNOT. There is a blend of the two that must be championed if we are going to continue being a successful country. The mortgage crisis of late is one of the great disasters caused by this “have it both ways” mentality. The government was constantly pressured by citizens... www.bearbrooks.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1977361/posts#comment Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:35:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1971639/posts Knife-Wielding Home Invader Put in Hospital by 80-Year-Old John Wayne Fan http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=48444 http://www.breitbart.tv http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1971639/posts#comment Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:14:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1963585/posts After years of failed diplomacy and limited military pressure to restrain Saddam Hussein, President Bush made the difficult decision to liberate Iraq. Those who criticize that decision would have us believe that the choice was between a status quo that was well enough left alone and war. But there was no status quo to be left alone.The years of keeping Saddam in a box were coming to a close. The international consensus that he be kept isolated and unarmed had eroded to the point that many critics of military action had decided the time had come again to do business... http://www.americanrhetoric.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1963585/posts#comment Sat, 2 Feb 2008 01:45:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1962582/posts John McCain’s performance in the California debate was at best a turn-off to conservative voters. At worst, McCain showed the world a glimpse of whom he really is. This should not be a comfort for those like Giuliani who are supporting him. Arrogant, nasty, having to prove he was right even though everyone knew he was wrong, is this Presidential material? Anger below the surface, fidgeting and sneering throughout the debate are a part of who John McCain really is. associated content http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1962582/posts#comment Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:38:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1960604/posts LADY LAKE, Fla. — Is John McCain, the maverick flyboy of the Republican Party, becoming the candidate of the Republican establishment? Mr. McCain, who has delighted in sticking his thumb in the eye of mainstream Republicans throughout his political career, is now accumulating a base of support among party regulars who see him as the strongest general election candidate in the remaining Republican field. The latest evidence came Saturday night with the endorsement of Florida’s popular Republican governor, Charlie Crist, which surprised even Mr. McCain. That state holds primary elections on Tuesday. In an interview Sunday, Mr. Crist said his... NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1960604/posts#comment Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:05:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1953228/posts I have noticed various people going from thread to thread telling people why not to vote for certain candidates. While thats fine I would like to know why Republicans should support thier candidate.I think this thread would be usefull and please feel free to refute lies and distortions posted by various supporters.Electability is a weak argument for your candidate so please give some reasons other than that. self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1953228/posts#comment Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:35:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1948759/posts Quin Hillyer is a conservative, but not a Fred Thompson lackey. His observations? I am firmly convinced that Fred Thompson still has a real shot at the nomination...I watched him with Wolf Blitzer just an hour or so ago and he came across very very well indeed. He really is hitting on ALMOST all cylinders now, more so every day since beginning to really engage about December 1. ...it is also worth noting that the utterly scurrilous Politico story yesterday almost certainly depressed Thompson's vote in Iowa. As I said on Fox News yesterday, for a news outlet to publish... Dad29 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1948759/posts#comment Sat, 5 Jan 2008 15:22:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1948304/posts St. John Neumann's old vestments (modern Gothic-cut polyester): St. John Neumann's new vestments (traditional Roman-cut silk): From The Catholic Standard & Times: Great model of holinessSaint John Neumann clad in new episcopal vestments before feast day By Lou BaldwinSpecial to the CS&T PHILADELPHIA — St. John Neumann, Philadelphia’s fourth bishop who is enshrined in a glass casket under an altar at St. Peter the Apostle Church, was clad in a new set of vestments on Dec. 27, just in time for his upcoming Jan. 5 feast day. “It is the bicentennial of our Archdiocese and we want to celebrate the... Philadelphia Roamin' Catholic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1948304/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jan 2008 16:45:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1945818/posts To my post about "McCain's Health" I have received responses by many who think I am trying to smear McCain and spread a rumor. Considering the timing, I can understand why they would think my intent was less than altruistic so I am not going to counter the assertions to that effect. I will admit that his supposed rise in the polls was indeed the catalyst for my bringing it up. I did make this point to my wife about 6 months or so ago when I noticed the fact that he's always holding the rolled up paper in the... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1945818/posts#comment Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:49:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1945612/posts I strongly believe that John McCain is covering up Parkinson's Disease. He doesn't look like the same John McCain of yester- year. I just happened to notice last year and mentioned to my wife that he doesn't at all look healthy and I noticed that every time I see him on camera, if they show his hands, he usually has a rolled up paper or something like that in his hand (I think it's the left) and it looks abnormal as though he is trying to restrain it. I'm not trying to spread rumors; nobody has come out with any... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1945612/posts#comment Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:05:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1943305/posts Lesson Passages: John 1:1-18 John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God. John 1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John 1:5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. John 1:6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. John 1:7 The same came for a... Mississippi Baptist Convention Board http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1943305/posts#comment Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:13:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1944227/posts “Confessing the Word Made Flesh” (John 1:1-18; 1 John 4:1-16)And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1944227/posts#comment Wed, 26 Dec 2007 03:01:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1935120/posts Hailed as the cure for ill will toward Washington and other diplomatic problems at the United Nations, the American ambassador, Zalmay Khalilzad, was taken down a peg over the weekend, as his own — and his country's — prestige were thrown into question. What will one of President Bush's favorite operators do now? Mr. Khalilzad sold to the 15 members of the Security Council a resolution in support of the Palestinian Arab-Israeli negotiations at Annapolis. But he acted like a star quarterback who botched the signals, ran ahead with the football, got the backs and coaches all confused, and ended... NY Sun http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1935120/posts#comment Wed, 5 Dec 2007 18:27:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1925097/posts On 8 November, the Holy See released a letter of Pope Benedict for the 1600th anniversary of the death of St. John Chrysostom, a doctor of the Church of great importance to both the West and the Eastern Churches. The occasion of the letter was a conference being held at the Patristic Institute (and my school) the "Augustinianum". This is a "Letter", not a "Message" or a "Discourse". It is not an "Apostolic Letter". It is not too long, but it is one of the best written Letters I have seen for a while. There was a CNS story on... What Does The Prayer Really Say? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1925097/posts#comment Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:36:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1912084/posts I'm not Catholic, but I seriously doubt that is possible given the person he was. He and I didn't agree often, but he wasn't an evil man by any means. So why then would a representative of the Vatican News Service say this is the Pope? Needs Of The Many http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1912084/posts#comment Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:24:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907762/posts Return to the Article October 06, 2007Archaeology and John's Gospel: Is skepticism chic passé?By James Arlandson John is known as the spiritual Gospel because, among other reasons, it has extended metaphorical discourses, such as the bread of heaven (6:25-59), and a long, one-on-one dialogue with the religious leader Nicodemus about deep truths (3:1-15). Until recently, much scholarship did not take seriously the topographical or historical details in John's Gospel. Scholars ignored them or preferred to see them as symbolic because surely John was not concerned with mundane matters. The more skeptical said that it was wrong in many cases.... American Thinker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907762/posts#comment Sun, 7 Oct 2007 14:27:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1903073/posts MONTEREY, California (Reuters) - Nearly 40 years after helping pioneer jazz fusion with Miles Davis, guitar maestro John McLaughlin still faces harsh critics who dismiss such technically demanding, electronically charged music as "steroidal" or even a "pestilence." British-born McLaughlin, 65, accompanied trumpeter Davis on the seminal 1969 "Bitches Brew" and "Silent Way" albums, which shocked jazz purists and delighted others by bringing together elements of jazz and rock. He has continued to fuse different musical styles such as Indian classical music with improvisations over complex chords and time signatures. Despite the sceptics, he has won praise as one of the... reuters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1903073/posts#comment Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:26:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895485/posts John Hurt admits sadness at his faked Irish ancestry By Tom Peterkin, Ireland Correspondent Last Updated: 2:56am BST 12/09/2007 For years the actor John Hurt took great pride in his Irish aristocratic ancestry, believing that his great-grandmother was the illegitimate child of the Marquis of Sligo. Actor John Hurt admitted that his lack of Irish blood was a great disappointment Much to his disappointment, genealogists have discovered that his Irishness was nothing more than a family myth, perhaps created to give the family tree a spurious link to the upper class. Instead it appears that his family hails from Croydon,... The Telegraph (UK) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895485/posts#comment Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:34:22 GMT