The Army of 7,000

God and Country Ministry is excited to announce a new program called "The Army of 7,000." It is a group of Christians part of a minuteman style quick-reaction force. When an e-mail alert is sent, they take action on it by contacting their legislators.

If 7,000 Christians per state become "active duty" and contact their legislators on a topic, they could stop or get the needed votes to pass any law in their state.

The name of the group comes from the Biblical account of Elijah. He felt alone when fighting against the evil that had taken over his country, but God encouraged him in I Kings 19:18 by saying, "Yet I have left me 7,000 in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal..." There are other faithful Christians who are willing to stand up and be counted. You can be one of them by joining The Army of 7,000.

Unlike "News & What You Can Do About It" (the page you're on now) e-mail alerts for "The Army of 7,000" will be automatically sent to those who have 'enlisted.' You can join The Army of 7,000 by clicking here.

Standing with God's People

NEWS: Israel has come under heavy criticism from the international community because of its raid on a flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip. These ships were boarded to stop the flow of rockets into Gaza that so often strike at the people. These ships housed people with terrorist ties, and video taken during the incident shows that it was only as a last result that the Israelis opened fire, as members of the Turkish crew attacked and beat Israelis who were trying to inspect the ship. It is Israel's right to secure its boarders, and to take steps to defend its citizens.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: When it comes to Israel, the Bible says in Genesis 12:3: "I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee..." One of the reasons America has been so blessed in the past is because of its strong stand with Israel. God will honor His Word regarding how we treat His chosen people. As America's relationship with Israel has been deteriorating, please pray that our leaders will stand with Israel in this event. It is for the Israeli's good as well as our own.

Against God's Word

NEWS: Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has called for a special legislative session convening this week. In addition to hammering out a state budget, the Governor tacked on a provision for a law to be passed allowing alcohol sampling licenses. This is so bourbon can be served at the World Equestrian Games this fall and from now on throughout the entire state.

Currently, the bourbon industry can only provide free samples on their own properties. Gov. Beshear said that, "this will have a permanent impact on our state." I agree, though for very different reasons. He touts that giving away free liquor samples is good for tourism, but what does the Bible say about giving alcohol away? "Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him..." - Habakkuk 2:15

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: We can stand up for God's Law and not for man's law just to make money. This law will be voted on or before Friday, May 28. Before then, you can leave a message for your legislators expressing opposition to this expansion of alcohol. To learn who your state-level Senator and Representative are just click here. Once you know who your legislators are, you can leave a message for them by calling the Capitol's Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181.

NEWS: President Obama has nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court. She is part of the Department of Justice that filed a brief which declared "this Administration does not support DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) as a matter of policy [and] believes that it is discriminatory."

When she was dean of the Harvard Law School, she threw military recruiters off campus.

Her nomination ought to be rejected on these grounds alone. In addition, she has NEVER served as a judge - so why should she serve on the highest court in the land?!

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT: The Senate must approve Supreme Court nominations; you can contact your Senator to encourage them to vote no to this inexperienced judge and promoter of the radical homosexual agenda. To learn who your Senators are, click here and select your state.

One for the Good Guys!

NEWS: With all the negative news these days, I am especially glad to report a victory. This is a battle won against the pornography industry. "Movie Gallery," at one time the second largest video outlet chain in America, is closing down. This chain was boycotted by many Christians due to the store's distribution of pornographic movies.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: Those who are taking action by participating in such boycotts can take some of the credit for stopping this flow pornography. Let this victory be a source of encouragement to all of us to be active and know that our efforts are making a difference!

Silent No More!

NEWS: On April 16 will be "The Day of Silence" in most public high schools and middle schools. It is sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). On this day, thousands of public schools schools will allow students to remain silent all day-even during instructional time-to promote GLSEN's socio-political goals (i.e. their unproven and destructive theories on the nature and morality of homosexuality.)
Parents must actively oppose this hijacking of the classroom for political purposes.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT:
1. Call your local schools and ask whether they permit students or teachers to remain silent in the classroom on "Day of Silence."

IMPORTANT: Do not ask any administrator, school board member, or teacher if the school sponsors, endorses, or supports DOS. Schools do not technically sponsor the Day of Silence. Technically, it is students, often students in the gay-straight alliance, who sponsor it. Many administrators will tell you that they do not sponsor the DOS when, in fact, they do permit students and sometimes even teachers to remain silent during instructional time. Also ask administrators whether they permit teachers to create lesson plans to accommodate student silence.

2. Find out what date the event is planned for your school. (The national date for 2010 is April 16, but some schools observe DOS on a different date).

3. Inform the school of your intention to keep your children home on that date and explain why. (Click here for a sample letter.) One reason this is effective is that most school districts lose money for each student absence.

Click here to for more information on opposing the Day of Silence.

Take America back this November

NEWS: The government has now taken over the banking industry, the automotive industry, the health care industry, and is now looking to take over the Internet. (COMMUNISM)
Under the premise of “net neutrality,” the FCC is seeking to take control of Internet - ultimately deciding what Internet content and services they deem “reasonable” and censoring content of which it disapproves.

Proverbs 29:2 "...when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."

There is a whole lot of mourning going on in America now. If you want to take America back then we all have to get out and vote. The general election for Congress and State level elections are this year on Nov. 2. In order to vote you have to register. Listed below is the voter registration deadlines for each state.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT: REGISTER & VOTE!
Alabama October 22, 2010

Alaska October 3, 2010

Arizona October 4, 2010
Arkansas October 3, 2010

California October 18, 2010
Colorado October 4, 2010
Connecticut October 19, 2010 (by mail); October 26, 2010 (in person)
Delaware October 13, 2010
Florida October 4, 2010
Georgia October 4, 2010
Hawaii October 4, 2010
Idaho October 8, 2010
Illinois October 5, 2010
Indiana October 4, 2010
Iowa October 23, 2010
Kansas October 18, 2010 (in-person); October 24, 2010 (mail)
Kentucky October 4, 2010
Louisiana October 4, 2010
Maine
Maryland October 12, 2010
Massachusetts October 13, 2010
Michigan October 4, 2010
Minnesota October 3, 2010
Mississippi October 3, 2010
Missouri
Montana October 4, 2010
North Carolina October 8, 2010
North Dakota North Dakota does not have voter registration
Nebraska
New Hampshire October 23, 2010 (Registration available on election day at polls)
New Jersey October 12, 2010
New Mexico TBA
Nevada October 12, 2010
New York October 8, 2010
Ohio October 4, 2010
Oklahoma October 8, 2010
Oregon October 4, 2010
Pennsylvania October 4, 2010
Rhode Island October 2, 2010
South Carolina October 2, 2010
South Dakota October 18, 2010
Tennessee October 4, 2010
Texas October 4, 2010
Utah Oct. 18
Vermont October 12, 2010
Virginia October 12, 2010
Washington October 4, 2010
Wisconsin Election Day registration at polls
West Virginia October 12, 2010
Wyoming October 4, 2010