Christian Living
Richard Abanes is an award-winning, bestselling journalist who has authored/co-authored twenty books covering world religions, cults, the occult, pop culture, and the entertainment industry. His newest volume, A New Earth, An Old Deception, is the first Christian response to the New Age spiritual teachings of Eckhart Tolle (author of A New Earth). Abanes is also a novelist, last year having released his first novel, Homeland Insecurity -- a fast-paced, action-packed thriller that revolves around domestic terrorism and racism. It is no surprise that such a novel would come from Abanes. In 1997, he received The Myers Center Award for the Study of Human Rights in North America for his "outstanding work on intolerance in North America" for his volume American Militias: Rebellion, Racism, and Religion). That same year, he also won the Evangelical Press Association's "Higher Goals In Christian Journalism Award." He has written for numerous Christian magazines, appeared on hundreds of TV/radio talk shows, and also been the guest speaker at a variety functions hosted by Biola University, Southern California Baptist University, Mensa, Cal Tech University, Calvary Chapel, Saddleback Church, and assorted Discernment Conferences throughout America.
NO need for comment. I am sure that the news will be covering this significant story as it unfolds in the coming days. Here are a few snippets of stories already circulating from major news sources -- liberal, conservative, and neutral. God, please help this country.
"'Troopergate' inquiry finds Sarah Palin guilty . . . An ethics investigation into Sarah Palin, John McCain’s running-mate, concluded last night that she unlawfully abused her authority by dismissing Alaska’s police chief, a huge blow at a time when the Republican ticket. . . . The conclusion of the “Troopergate” inquiry will dominate headlines and at the very least provide a big distraction for Mr McCain as he seeks to stop a slip in the polls that threatens his White House ambitions.
"Investigation Report: Palin Unlawfully Abused Her Power In Troopergate Scandal. . . . Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse for the McCain campaign, a bipartisan committee (10 Republicans, 4 Democrats) investigation into Sarah Palin's involvement in the Alaska troopergate scandal has found that she unlawfully abused her power in firing Alaska's public safety commissioner."
"Panel Finds Palin Abused Authority in Firing State Official . . . 'Governor Palin knowingly permitted a situation to continue where impermissible pressure was placed on several subordinates in order to advance a personal agenda, to wit: To get Trooper Michael Wooten fired,' said the report, which was issued in Anchorage."
"Alaska panel finds Palin abused power in firing . . . Sarah Palin unlawfully abused her power as governor by trying to have her former brother-in-law fired as a state trooper, the chief investigator of an Alaska legislative panel concluded Friday. The politically charged inquiry imperiled her reputation as a reformer on John McCain's Republican ticket."
IMHO, this country is in peril. We need God's hand to help us all get through these times. And I would ask each of you to please begin praying now for whoever ends up being our president and vice-president. And to please use GREAT care in your choice for the next leader of this country.
R. Abanes
