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Opinion

WHAT IS THE MEDIA DOING TO OUR CHILDREN?

In recent months there has been growing outrage about the sexualisation of children. Psychologists have been shocked by the rapid increase in the numbers of teenage girls in recent years coming through their doors with a wide range of problems from depression, self-harm, eating disorders and anxiety. The experts are beginning to believe the cause is the sexual pressure girls are now under.

In 2009 a Florida teen, Hope Witsell aged 13, committed suicide after sending a topless photo of herself to a boy, which he then shared with his friends. In a similar story Chevonea Kendall-Bryan, also aged 13 from London, fell to her death from a balcony where she was perched, threatening to jump if her boyfriend did not delete topless pictures of her on his phone.

In the UK the children’s charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) conducted a study in 2010. The study revealed how “normal” hard core pornography is, in the lives of teenagers. The study concluded that the access of sexually explicit material is creating a generation of teenage boys who believe that is what relationships are like.

One teenage girl interviewed said, “If they [the boys] want oral sex, they will ask every single day until you say yes.”

A boy the same age said, “Say I got a girlfriend, I would ask her to write my name on her breast and then send it to me and then I would upload it on to Facebook or Bebo or something like that.”

The study discovered it was common place for boys as young as 13 to have dozens of images of girls on their smartphones. The boys would share the photos of these topless girls with their friends, in the same way boys once swapped soccer cards.

The teenagers said that sexting was the new flirting. With boys taking pictures of their genitalia and sending them to a girl they fancied, she then replies with an image of her breasts.

Teachers speak of children unable to sleep without watching porn. Boys “learning” about sex and women from watching porn, and being normalised to sexual violence.

The problem crosses social demographics, it is as commonplace in the most affluent of areas as well as the socially deprived areas.

In this new world where hard core porn is readily available, parents are left feeling bewildered that the world has changed so much. They fear for their daughters, not wanting them to be the target of such high pressure advances; they fear for their sons, not wanting them to access the violent and depraved pornography so easy to find on the internet.

But should parents be surprised? With media teaching that pornography is normal? With children and teenagers listening to pop stars like Rihanna singing “Come on rude boy, boy, can you get it up? Come on rude boy, boy, is you big enough?”, as she looks like a dominatrix simulating sex moves on stage?

With parents frightened and ill prepared they are asking: “what can we do?”

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Opinion, Religion

“MUSLIM PATROLS” BECOMING MORE COMMON ACROSS EUROPE’S CITIES

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Large scale immigration has changed the demographic of many of Europe’s cities. In the UK, multiculturalism has left some of England’s largest cities with areas in which Muslims make up with majority of the population, and schools have more children with English as a second language, than native English speakers.

Now some of the failures of multiculturalism are becoming more apparent as some Muslim communities have failed to integrate into the local communities.

In many parts of London, and other English cities, white residents are moving out. With one London borough seeing a third of the white British population leave in recent years. The result is, areas which feel more like downtown Islamabad than inner city London. Those who have remained feel increasingly like strangers in the places they grew up.

Now an anti-extremist organisation has warned that Britain could see more Muslim Patrols on their city streets. Muslim Patrols are springing up across Europe. Groups of young Muslim men intimidating non-Muslims to conform to the demands of sharia law.

Recently a video posted on YouTube showed a Muslim Patrol confront a man drinking alcohol telling him to stop, that he was in a “muslim area”. The video also showed the men verbally abuse a homosexual man, and a young woman for not dressing modestly, describing white women as “naked animals with no self–respect”.

Maajid Nawaz, the chairman of the Quilliam Foundation, has now raised concerns that these Muslim Patrols could become more common, and more violent. As more and more young British Muslim men go to dangerous Islamic nations, like Syria, Libya, Mali and Somalia, and become more radicalised by al-Qaeda groups operating in these countries.

“Scores of young European-born Arabs and Somalis are following in the footsteps of British Pakistanis in travelling to lawless conflict zones.

“What happens when these men, schooled in the use of political violence in far-flung places, return to Britain?”

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Opinion

WILL CHANGING GUN LAWS AFFECT VIOLENT CRIME STATISTICS IN AMERICA?

As the gun debate continues in America, the main question must be: Will reforming the gun laws in America save lives?

In his debate with Alex Jones, CNN broadcaster, Piers Morgan pointed out Britain only had 35 homicides as a result of shooting. However, this only tells part of the story.

The United Kingdom has never had a gun culture like that in the States. Guns tend to be in the hands of farmers, wealthy landowners, and a few enthusiasts. However knife violence is a major problem in many UK cities, in particular Glasgow. Glasgow has the second highest murder rate in Western Europe, and has been called the Murder Capital of Europe.

Many have tried for decades to deal with the gang culture within Glasgow and failed. Millions of pounds have been spent, and initiatives tried with no success. The streets of Glasgow still have young men fighting each other with knives, baseball bats, metal bars, anything they can find to cause serious injuries.

Will Vice President Biden and President Obama’s plans to reform US gun laws work? Time will tell, but history says probably not.

For more information on homicide statistics

Opinion

SOME FAMOUS QUOTES

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Great Orators of the Democrat Party

” One man with courage makes a majority.” – Andrew Jackson

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

“The buck stops here.” – Harry S. Truman

“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy

And, from today’s genius Democrats…

“It depends what your definition of ‘Sex’ is?” – Bill Clinton

“That Obama … I would like to cut his nuts off.” – Jesse Jackson

“Those rumors are false … I believe in the sanctity of marriage.” – John Edwards

“I invented the Internet.” – Al Gore

“The next Person that tells me I’m not religious, I’m going to shove my rosary beads up their ass.” – Joe Biden

“America is – is no longer, uh, what it – it, uh, could be, uh, what it was once was – uh, and I say to myself, uh, I don’t want that future, uh, for my children.” – Barack Obama

“I have campaigned in all 57 states.” – Barack Obama (Quoted 2008)

“You don’t need God anymore, you have us Democrats.” – Nancy Pelosi (Quoted 2006)

“Paying taxes is voluntary.” – Sen. Harry Reid

“Bill is the greatest husband and father I know. No one is more faithful, true, and honest than he.” – Hillary Clinton (Quoted 1998)

And the most recent gem of wisdom from the “Mother Moron”:

“We just have to pass the Healthcare Bill to see what’s in it.” – Nancy Pelosi (Quoted March, 2010)

HOW LUCKY CAN WE BE – TO HAVE SUCH BRILLIANT MINDS IN CHARGE OF OUR ONCE GREAT COUNTRY?

”Life’s tough … it’s even tougher if you’re stupid.” – John Wayne

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Opinion

BBC News – Does the internet do more harm than good to the gay community?

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BBC News – Does the internet do more harm than good to the gay community?.

To mark gay pride week, the food company Kraft made a rainbow colored Oreo cookie, which they posted on their Facebook page.

Although most of the 20,000 comments on the post were positive some were negative, with customers pledging never to buy the product again. Others questioned why a cookie company was championing gay rights.

The negative comments have sparked a debate about “homophobia” on the internet.

This was followed by the negative tweets and comments hip hop star Frank Ocean attracted, after revealing his sexuality in his blog.

With the homosexual community citing these as examples of proof that the web is homophobic, has the web not done more to promote LGBT liberation than any other medium?

Are we now going to see the powerful LGBT lobbying groups push to censor the web?

We have already seen Google launch a campaign to promote gay rights across the globe.

Where could this end?

Opinion

RICH MAN POOR MAN AMERICA

What is poverty? Who do you define as poor? What is a luxury, what is a necessity?

Who defines poverty in America is an important question. The definition of poverty will dictate how much money is given in welfare.

Is our definition of poverty defined by media telling us what we need?

Even the poorest person in America is still far better off than a poor person in Sudan.

We are in danger of creating a nation of people who think they are entitled to the trappings of wealth without working for it.

Over years of ever increasing welfare, we now have created a nation of welfare dependants, who never would have been.

And now it is political suicide to try to take benefits away- you can’t hurt the poor after all.

This is the creation of a social welfare state, where we all need the government to look after us.

And a social welfare state breeds welfare dependance, making it very hard for the poor to leave welfare and work for a living.

But who will pay for all this – the rich guys?

The rich already pay more than 50% of all they earn in tax.

If we keep increasing the number of people receiving benefits, then who is paying into the system? This will eventually crash the system.

Opinion

SUICIDE OF A SUPERPOWER

If you think the economic problems in the world are only European – then think again! American debt is colossal. Our debt stands at $15.566 Trillion, and is now over 100% of GDP. With such massive debt, you’d think we’d be trying to balance the books? Last year our budget deficit was $1.3 trillion, and this year is projected to fall to $901 billion.

That means, as a nation, we owe more than we are getting in in revenue. Obama’s spending policies for a second term have no plan to create a balanced budget, instead current projections would see national debt hit $20 trillion by 2016. Debt has risen more under Obama than Bush. We have seen how the socialist policies, popular in Europe, are just as popular here. But could we see the same things that are happening in Greece, here in America? Socialism will bankrupt us. You cannot keep promising people free everything on borrowed money.

If America falls it will be Suicide of a Superpower.

Opinion

Why Americans Should Hope that Nicolas Sarkozy Gets Re-Elected

If Sarkozy were to loose the Presidential elections on May 6th, which looks highly likely, should we care?

Sarkozy has been more pro-American than your average French President. He played a vital role in European diplomacy with Germany, helping broker many key pieces of legislation, often at a personal political cost domestically.

Sarkozy has also brought France back into the NATO fold, and stopped French opposition to US policy in the Middle East. Sarkozy also lead the international community in the fight against the Gaddafi regime.

So if Sarkozy looses the election it is likely France will distance herself from Germany’s policy on Europe, and it is likely France will again oppose US policy in the Middle East. And in these important days both measures could have serious implications to America.

 

Opinion

The Italian Connections…

For many, say Italy and all that comes to mind is pizza, pasta, and perhaps the Pope.

We have already taught on the significance of Rome, in particular via the influence of Vatican City, the Catholic church and the spirit of religion. However, as we have entered the region God has shown us more significant issues in Rome, and Italy.

Surprisingly, Rome is a key media city with global significance. Many blockbuster movies have been made in movie studios around Rome, for example Martin Scorsese’s “Gangs of New York” .

Italian films have also had an impart in their own right. This is now being celebrated by a new album by The long-anticipated brainchild of producer-composer Danger Mouse and Italian composer Daniele Luppi. Both artists share a love Italian cinema, and have used Italian movie sound tracks to inspire this new collection. They have enlisted the writing and vocal talent of Jack White, of White Stripes; and the talented Norah Jones for vocals. The album, Rome, has been met with much critical acclaim; and reflected the rich movie heritage of Italy.

Furthermore, the latest rapping talent to catch the attention of the critics is a 22 year old Gomo Tulku, who currently lives in Tuscany, Italy. Gomo Tulku was born to Tibetan parents in Canada, but spent most of his childhood in Utah, USA. His name at birth was Tenzin Dhongha, but from an early age he was stopped by the Dalai Lama who pronounced he was a “tulku”- a special miracle being. His name was changed to Gomo Tulku, the name of his grandfather, who he is believed to be the reincarnation of. The first Gomo Tulku was one of the leading Tibetan teachers of his generation. Tenzin was taken to a South Indian monastery to be educated in the teachings of the Lamas. He is now a Tibetan monk, who lives in Tuscany where he has a group of followers. The young monk, looking cool, handsome, and western is realising a rap single. This is a young man who from his birth has been systematically demonized, and is now being tipped to make quite an impression. The music industry has their eye on him, but much is expected of him “spiritually” as well. Do you want your teenager rapping along to music inspired by Tibetan Buddhist spirits?

What is more we have discovered in 2009 the Dalai Lama was made a citizen of Rome by the mayor of the city. In a ceremony in Rome, The Dalai Lama bestowed upon the mayor his white scarf. The acceptance of these scarfs is giving the spirit of the Dalai Lama access to you. The honor of citizenship, grants the Dalai Lama a position of authority over the city. However, encouragingly, the Italian Premiere Silvio Berlusconi declined a meeting with the Dalai Lama during the visit, which offended Italian MP MPs Matteo Mecacci.

Italy may not be making global headlines. It may not appear to have the global significance of many other places. However, the spirit over Italy quietly affects the media in ways we cannot see. The Buddhists have recognised Italy as a place of importance- they have positioned their next generation leading light there. There is more to Italy than pizza, pasta and the Pope! This is a key gateway location which needs spiritual protected. Partner with Prophet TV, as we seek to establish a gateway in Rome. We are seeing the demonic coming up fast, the battle is engaged, it is time to be serious about where and what you support.

 

Opinion

Prophetic Bulletin for Switzerland

The small European nation of Switzerland could easily be overlooked as an important player in the spiritual landscape of our world.

This small nation, famous for it’s global banking institutions, is repeatedly revealing itself as an important focus for our church intercession.

This month will see Prophet TV making the first missionary visit to Rome, to focus on Vatican City, and the dragon of religion that sits enthroned over the Catholic Church.

The Vatican has close links to Switzerland. For nearly 600 years the Pope’s official body guard, and the Vatican’s official army have been the Swiss Guard. During the Renaissance the Swiss Guard were no more than mercenaries, who travelled throughout Europe, hiring themselves to fight in the many battles which would break out in different nations of Europe.

The Swiss where famed throughout Europe for their superior skills as men of war, their courage, and tremendous loyalty. These traits led Pope Sixtus IV (1471-1484) to formally appoint them to be the official army of the Vatican, a position they have held to this day.

However, what is interesting to note, is that the Swiss nation for centuries was famed for producing the greatest warriors in all of Europe; and is now famous for it’s neutrality. Could the Swiss inheritance be as mighty spiritual warriors? And has the church in Switzerland failed to walk in her inheritance? Often the natural is a reflection of the spiritual.

Switzerland throughout World War I and II refused to be drawn into the wars, and choose a position of neutrality. How neutral the Swiss actually were is open to question. The Nazi’s used Switzerland to store their vast sums of money and treasures seized from Jews during the holocaust.

Switzerland is also home to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This particle accelerator is the largest in the world, and has the capability of creating black holes. The LHC has been built on the foundation of unproven physics, which relies heavily on assumption, which if untrue, challenges the safety of the entire project. Prophet TV have been educating the church about the LHC for a couple of years now, and seek the budget to go to the Hadron Collider site near Geneva on an intercessory prayer mission.

Switzerland also has extremely liberal euthanasia laws. Since 1941 in Switzerland the terminally ill, the mentally ill and the severely depressed can gain assistance to end their lives. These services are also open to foreigners. The charity “Dignitas”, which runs the assisted suicide clinics in Switzerland, say they have helped over 1,000 foreigners end their lives, with about 200 people a year committing suicide in Zurichs’ clinics.

One of the questions Prophet TV is seeking to answer is who is seated in heavenly places over Switzerland? It is doubtful the church is ruling and reigning over this nation, with so much government sponsored death in the region.

Last year Switzerland welcomed the Dalai Lama to Zurich, where he met with the largest gathering of Swiss Buddhists ever seen. Is the Dalai Lama seated in heavenly places over Switzerland? Switzerland has the largest Tibetan Buddhist community in Europe. A new film being made about the Dalai Lama is to be funded by Swiss business – why would this be?

This is the hour the church needs a mighty spiritual army to be raised up in these key regions, to rule and reign with Christ, so there can be no place found for the devil in these regions; then the Kingdom of God can advance on earth.