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  Duck hunting season runs from Nov. 28, 2013 - Jan. 26, 2014, which makes sense because apparently it is open season on Phil Robertson of Duck Commander and "Duck Dynasty" fame. While I have never seen the show and am therefore neither a fan of the show nor of Robertson, the recent bruhaha over his comments has made me question a few things. Here are my thoughts on some of the reactions from the Christian community to Phil Robertson's statements and why I think perhaps the Pot is calling the Kettle black. Why is it that if Christians speak out against greed or pride or intolerance, there is no great contingency of fellow Christians who rise up to criticize us for our lack of tolerance and compassion toward the greedy, the prideful and the intolerant? Why are we only expected to be tolerant about certain sins in the 21st century? And why is rebuking greed or pride or intolerance usually perceived as righteous, but quoting a scripture about another sin is co...

Top 8 reasons Bristol Palin is still on 'Dancing with the Stars' As "Dancing with the Stars" Season 15 progress, Bristol Palin has continued to score at the bottom of the leader board, yet she has remained in the competition while Pamela Anderson, Joey Fatone , Drew Lachey and Helio Castroneves were sent home. We have all heard the claims during both Season 11 and the current All-Star Season that Bristol Palin only remains on "Dancing with the Stars" because of her mother and/or the Tea Party. If that were truly the case, one might wonder why Sarah Palin is not in the White House today. Article at: Top 8 reasons Bristol Palin is still on 'Dancing with the Stars' - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner Also see: Dancing with the Stars All Stars week 3 results: good-bye to Drew & Helio - Nashville Gospel Music & Entertainment Examiner  

Earlier this year Christian Activities carried an article about Majed El Shafie when he was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in July. El Shafie travels to Afghanistan and Pakistan seeking out those persecuted for their religious beliefs, and challenging their governments to change. Open Letter from Former Muslim Majed El Shafie Excerpt: These protests are not spontaneous reactions to a film. These protests were planned by extremists far in advance to mark the anniversary of September 11th and the film is a convenient and cynical excuse to manipulate ordinary, uneducated Muslims to participate in these appalling expressions of hatred.  Read the full letter at: Open Letter from Former Muslim Majed El Shafie | Christian Activities

Islamic Influence over Pentagon Grows In April 2012, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Dooley, a highly decorated combat veteran, was publicly condemned by General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and relieved of his teaching assignment because of the negative way Islam was portrayed in an elective course titled, "Perspectives on Islam and Islamic Radicalism." Article at: bytheway | Islamic Influence over Pentagon Grows | Christian Activities