This is causing quite a stir locally...




Statue Of Liberation Unveiled At Memphis Church

July 5, 2006 05:08 AM PDT




Memphis- Drivers cruising through the intersection of Kirby and Winchester can't help but notice the 72 foot tall statue. And that's exactly what church leaders at World Overcomers Outreach Ministries in Hickory Hill want to happen.

"I want them to think about their relationship with the Lord," said Apostle Alton Williams.

The statue is drapped in the traditional Statue of Liberty robe. But there is nothing traditional about the tablet in the statue's left hand stapled with a Bible verse. The space left will soon be filled with numerals representing the ten commandments. The torch is replaced with a huge cross. On the crown, the word "Jehovah."

Church leaders call it the "Statue of Liberation."

"It is intended to combine Christianity with patriotism, which is the love of the country," said Apostle Williams.

Many of those who suffered through the hot temperatures to witness history are hoping the statue will change recent history in Memphis.

"This is unity here today. If we had more of this maybe we would be able to conquer crime," said Karen Humphreys.

Of course, there are some who feel the church is overstepping its boundaries in a big way, mixing religion with a government symbol. Others say they feel the statue forces religion on them and some say it's just simply too big.

"All we want to do is call attention to the fact that America belongs to God, and America needs to come back to him," said Apostle Williams.


http://www.wreg.com/Global/story.asp?S=511...av=menu93_5_8_1

I wish I thought of it...it's pure genius, and its protected under the first amendment...

mmmmmmm
"It is intended to combine Christianity with patriotism, which is the love of the country," said Apostle Williams.

No man can serve two masters.
We cannot stand in two kingdoms at the same time.
Patriotism does not mix with Christianity.
Come out of the world, you are not of the world. The reason why you are in Island , or the US or me in SA, is that , that is where God has placed you , so you can do , whatever it is that He wants you to do.Not so you can be part of a country, because you do not belong to yourselves, you were bought at a price. You belong to Him now.
love C

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

The Statue of Liberty in New York harbour was presented in 1884 as a gift from the French Grand Orient Temple Masons to the Masons of America in celebration of the centenary of the first Masonic Republic.

She is holding the Masonic "Torch of Enlightenment". Also referred to back in the 1700's by the Illuminati Masons as the "Flaming Torch of Reason". The Torch represents the "Sun" in the sky.

The Statue of Liberty's official title is, "Liberty Enlightening the World".

The cornerstone of the statue records how it was laid in a Masonic ceremony (see plaque photo above).

THE TORCH SYMBOL

Illuminati means to "bare light" one way to symbolize this is by carrying a torch. A torch sits on top of the Statue of Liberty, on top of JFK's grave, and on top of the tunnel where Princess Diana was killed.

Best selling author, Robert Bauval:

"The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was placed in a solemn ceremony in 1884 organised by the Masonic lodges of New York.

The Statue of Liberty, which was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi and actually built by the French Engineer, Gustave Eiffel (both well-known Freemasons), was not originally a ‘Statue of Liberty’ at all, but first planned by Bartholdi for the opening of the Suez Canal in Egypt in 1867.

Bartholdi, like many French Freemasons of his time, was deeply steeped in ‘Egyptian’ rituals, and it has often been said that he conceived the original statue as an effigy of the goddess Isis, and only later converted it to a ‘Statue of Liberty’ for New York harbour when it was rejected for the Suez Canal."

The goddess Isis is known by many names, including Juno.

http://freemasonrywatch.org/statue_of_liberty.html

To place a cross into the hands of a goddess , I don't think so.

What an eye opener.
Praise Jesus; thats a good thing ....................

..............and for those that can't understand what the torch was to represent.........
Lets show them in a more direct way..........................

Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Each state included GOD in their preamble:

The Preambles of all 50 States Of The United States:


Alabama 1901, Preamble. We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution.
Alaska 1956, Preamble. We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded o ur nation and pioneered this great land.
Arizona 1911, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution...
Arkansas 1874, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government...
California 1879, Preamble. We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom.
Colorado 1876, Preamble. We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe.
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897, Preamble. Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.
Florida 1885, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution...
Georgia 1777, Preamble. We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...
Hawaii 1959, Preamble. We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance .. Establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble. We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...
Louisiana 1921, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble. We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity ... And imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble. We...the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe .. In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction ..
Michigan 1908, Preamble le. We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble. We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble. We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness .. Establish this Constitution .
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution ...
Nebraska 1875, Preamble. We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom .. Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble. We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom establish this Constitution .
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V. Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble. We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty
New York 1846, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.
North Carolina 1868, Preamble. We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those
North Dakota 1889, Preamble. We , the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain...
Ohio 1852, Preamble. We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble. Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty ... establish this ..
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I. Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences..
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble. We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties .
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience...
Texas 1845, Preamble. We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble. Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble. Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man ..
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other .
Washington 1889, Preamble. We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble. Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ...
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble. We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility
Wyoming 1890, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties .. establish this Constitution.

After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong! If you found this to be "Food for thought.." copy and send to as many as you think will be enlightened as I hope you were.

http://www.davidstuff.com/usa/statepreambles.htm


...not only that but GOD is mentioned in the Declaration of Independence...

http://www.homeofheroes.com/hallofheroes/1...th/1bc2doc.html


The National Anthem...

http://www.davidstuff.com/usa/anthem.htm

The Pledge of Allegiance..

http://www.davidstuff.com/usa/pledge.htm

Red Skelton on the Pledge of Allegiance...

http://www.davidstuff.com/usa/pledge-red.htm

For those that think that GOD was not an important part of the forming of the USA, look no further than our Preables, and Declaration of Independence. Look also at the heart of those that have served HIM in creating a free democracy. Our National Anthem praises the LORD in singing HIS praises with the words "In GOD we trust"; which also is written upon all our currency. The Pledge of Allegiance gives the LORD true homage for which this country was created "under" HIM.

Yes, the United States was built on Religious Freedoms and also on the belief that GOD exists. It makes perfect sense for the Statue of Liberation to be placed in the Bible belt of this country...Holding a cross which is a light to all Christians and also holding the Ten Commandments...after all we are One Nation Under GOD.

It's like many things people see and how they see the same thing so differrently. When I look at the statue of liberty I don't think of it as the godess nike, but some do. When I see a cross on Mt. Soledad San Diego I don't think of a concrete and steel idol made by man, but some do. I once saw a beautiful painting depicting a person's heart on fire. I thought it was spiritual for the love of Christ, but a fellow "Christian" could only see the breast on the painting and he rebuked it in "Christ's name."

Don't let your feelings be swayed by fears and prejudice from people always hunting dragons, for when they hunt them long enough they become dragons themselves. Always trust in Christ, and take the innocence of a child within you.

(sigh)

cornelius, and gregg. only 2.... but i am with you.

america is the harlot.

she is babylon, the great.

and her fruitage is evident.

look at what she has DONE. (starting with the native americans, and the slaves. this nation was built upon the blood of slaughter of innocents....all in the name of their "manifest destiny."....and it CONTINUES.
she promises FREEDOM, but her servants exist as SLAVES to her corruption..


Habbakkuk chapter 2. the pronouncement to Babylon. 5 WOES are given-- as reason for what is coming.

WOE to her. she will fall.

and so many have fallen --for the LIE!

LOOK! JEHOVAH DOES NOT SHARE HIS GLORY WITH GRAVEN IMAGES.

this is among the first of the commandments.

-bz

we live in the land of giants

2 spys came back with a good report.

do not be afraid of the "giants".

look what happened to goliath.

and where is Nebuchadnezar's HUGE STATUE of gold?

it is no more.

and what sharing does God's temple have with idols?

To bear a yoke unwillingly is oppression to liberty, otherwise how can one be considered oppressed if he or she bears a yoke willingly? When the Hebrews in Egypt borne the weight of Pharoh did they sing in glee of cry in anguish? God' of course heard their cries for it was a mark of their oppression, their unwillingness to bear the burden Pharoh had placed upon them.

Sin does this to people for it is a burden that in unwillingly borne. Some, however, willingly bear the burden of sins. Can they then be considered oppressed? Can they then be considered without liberty?

Even the Hebrews after they left Egypt, led by God, began to complain and wished to go back thinking the burden of Pharoh's slavery was easier. Can one be considered a slave if one goes back to slavery willingly?

Everyone is a servant to something, be it to Christ or to the world, and they believe they choose to be a servant to that something. Then, with all this choosing liberty seems abundant. To willingly take the yoke Christ offers, or to willingly take the burden of sin, one is not a slave for they can choose; the believer and nonbeliever.

What then is the symbol of your liberty? The cross? A statue that holds up a torch? Then is your liberty like an idol, for it is chershed so much; to be empowered with making choices in which burden to choose?

Liberty is that what is shared with God's temple and idols

People. We've all been deceived at least once. Good bless you C, Gregg and BZ you are right on it. Freemasonry is not for God, is for their lesser god, the devil. And sadly this country has been deceived too. Some little pointers for you my friends in this forum:

1."The statue of liberty" you praise it so much, but you don not know is for their light bearer, jahbulon (their name for the devil), it's everywhere. Any similarity to the knights of Columbia from S&B, or the masons? Even in Columbia tri-star, crazy isn't it. They have built an empire in media.

2."The all seeing eye" we have it in our dollars, we can't buy and sell without it. Did you know the masons took power or the federal reserve almost 80 years ago and imposed their emblems on it. Say hi to the "owl" (molech) like the bohemian groove does. Say hi to the egyptian pyramid in the great seal (Frabcis Bacon) with the "all seing eye" of Lucifer, they just call it horus. Say hi to the 13 stars that for the star od david...oh but wait, have I mentioned it is not a jewish but a pagan-egyptian symbol? And say hi also to the 13 olive branches and olives (just like in the UN logo), the 13 arrows, fethers, and bars. and the 33 and 32 fethers in the eagle (for you that do not know, stands for the 32 and 33 highest degrees in masonry). And if you looke closely, the pyramid has 13 levels too. Each one representng a group, from the scottish rite, to the group odf the 300, the 33, the 13 and the "one". Hey but why one? and 13? Well 13 under the all seeing eye, 13 under the devil. And if you still don't believe, then read texts from Manley P. Hall (one of the most famous masons in history), Alister Crowley (brit-ish counter part, and occultist, it's even on a beetles cover? wait did he appear in the album with that song that says imagine no religion?), and the no less famous Albert Pike (father of the "great white brothercrap or hood" better known as kkk). They all freemasons, and they all said and stated to worship and work for the luciferian doctrine. People, not "america", GOD'S people, EVERYON IN THE WORLD AWAKE FOR OUR LORD JESUS!!! Let's not be deceived again. The eye, the famous mason symbol is everywhere, the pyramid: CBS, AOL. No wonder they rule the world. But in the words of Bebo Norman, i'd rather be cast away, separated from the human race, if I don't bring you glory (Jesus).

3. "1776-1777" A great moment for our country? No, for freemasonry, for they opened their first masonic lodge in that same year in the district of "columbia". Everything is not what it seems, but let go on and keep celebrating shall we?

You can choose now, do the research and see for yourself, while you do that look for the UN too and their Lucis trust (formerly known as Lucifer trust), and throw in names like Helena Blavatsky and Alice LaTrobe Bailey. So next time you go to the Capitol you can choose to say hi to Persefone, goodess of the dead, standing on top of it.

Love only in our father, my loved God of Israel, the Lord!!! Our Jesus. Amen!!! Chronicles...

Oh goody....

There are finally using this harlot for a good cause!

Amen!

Why do some people think in forum think this is a good idea?! Don't you understand? Can't you see the clear deception? They crowned this statue, graven image, idol with the crown bearing the name of our Father! surely that is not Him!

Liberty is that what is shared with God's temple and idols

Everytime a believer in Christ professes their liberty to choose they raise an idol in their temple.

To show this is what is happening the Lord inspired Tig to post the picture, and it's pure genius, for it clearly shows the idol in many Christians today!

I will just say I never said the picture was a good thing, I only said "I wish I thought of it," for it conveys the message I was told to say, and the message is not from my own mouth but by yours as many condem this symbol of liberty as an idol! That's genius, that's God's genius. God plan is perfect, and he makes use of your own word to learn a deep lesson, here.

Liberty is that what is shared with God's temple and idols

Well then next they need to show the cross and 10 commandments coming right out from her. Seperate. You cannot serve two masters.

God will not have anything to do with an idol.
The only thing good that can come from this is to show us that we
need to choose who we worship. Not mix, but come out and not be part of this
world.

Welcoming your thoughts.
from rosie,
who is earth weary lately.
I understand what you are saying Humble Bob.
maybe this needed to be shown to really make us think who is our master.