Everything They Didn't Teach You In School

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BIBLICAL RESEARCH & ARCHEOLOGY

We recommend studying all of the material on the ASK site, first. Then, in one's quest to "grow in grace and knowledge", we recommend studying the material below. While we certainly don't endorse everything on each site, all of these sites offer something of value. This is an excellent opportunity to practice your skills at separating the wheat from the chaff.

3 Things About islam

6 Wrong Ways to Face the End Times - By Tim McHyde.

7SeedsProject.org - The year of release or sabattical.

Abortion and the Bible - A biblical view of when life begins.

Adam, Eve, the Divine Council & the Garden of Eden - By Dr. Michael Heiser.

All-Creatures.org - Excellent articles on Christianity and health.

Alien Abductions Explained: UFOs & the Bible in History & in Prophecy - Informative and interesting video.

Alien Abductions & Ritual Abuse Similarities - By Dr. Michael Heiser.

Alien Abductions Stopped - In Jesus name.

AlienResistance.org - Orthodox Christian viewpoint of aliens (not necessarily endorsed).

Amazing Bible Discoveries

Ancient of Days - Yearly symposium of orthodox Christian viewpoint of aliens.

AnswersinGenesis.org - Creation answers.

Antichrist Life and Times - In 2 parts, by Dr. Martin.

Antichrist Research - A collection of Dr. Martin's research on the Antichrist.

Antichrist Technology? - Technology for the end-times?

Archives Bookshop - Huge selection of biblical books.

Are God's People Any Healthier? - Why Christians are not healthy.

Atheist and Evolutionist Dilemma

Babylon - Here now?

The Bible and History - Be sure to read the newsletter, too. An ASK publication.

Bible Changed by the Illuminati? - Video.

Bible.com - Free Bible on your phone, tablet and computer.

The Bible In Its Original Order - Buy it here, here or here. Read more about it here.

The Bible In Its Original Order - A review by David Sielaff. 

The Bible In Its Original Order - Video review.

Bible as Music - Free streaming download.

Bible Browser - Bible search engine.

Bible Code Myth 1 - Debunks the "Bible Code" theory.

Bible Code Myth 2 

Bible Code Myth 3 

Bible Code Myth 4 - Fingerprints of God? Dr. Martin's reply.

Bible Contains the Mind of God

BibArch - Biblical archeology.

The Bible Fraud - A refutation of this infamous book.

BibleGateway Download - The entire NIV Bible.

Bibleland Studios - Creation articles.

BibleSearchers.com - Controversial biblical subjects.

Bible Software - A complete list.

Bible Study Fellowship - Exposed.

Bible Study Resources 1

Bible Study Resources 2

BibleStudyTools.com

BibleSupport.com - Great e-sword software.

Biblical Archaeology Society - The most prestigious publication.

Biblical Economics - Biblical proof of free market capitalism.

Biblical Foods - What the Bible has to say about the foods we should be eating.

Biblical Homeopathy - Was Moses the first practitioner?

Biblical Proofs - Historical data verifying the authenticity of the Bible.

Biblical Vegetarianism 1 - Why you shouldn't eat meat.

Biblical Vegetarianism 2 - Christian vegetarianism.

Biblical Vegetarianism 3 - Dialogue.

Biblical Vegetarianism 4 - Christian Vegetarian Association. Also here.

Biblical Wealth - Are we supposed to have it? Disregard the references to tithing and heaven. Be sure to read all of the other parts, too:  2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.

B.I.P.E.D - Creation from a scientific, non-biblical view-point.

Black Regiment - List of constitutionally patriotic churches.

Blood, Meat & the Bible  - By Dr. Robert O. Young.

Bullinger's Appendices

Bullingers's Writings

CenturyOne Bookstore - Large selection of biblical books.

CenturyOne Foundation

Charasmatics - Where they came from.

Child Abuse - In the name of Jesus.

Christadelphians

Christ and Messiah - Is Jesus the Messiah? Also read The Gospel of Messiah.

The Christian C.O. - Christian conscientious objection to military service.

Christian Dress Code - How should Christians dress?

Christian Fellowship - What it really means.

Christian Founders of America 1 - Documentation of Christian founders beliefs.

Christian Founders of America 2 - An opposing perspective.

Christian Guide to Surviving the Depression - Over 100 hyperlinked articles to help those out of work and who have lost money.

Christian Leadership 1 - In the Ekklesia.

Christian Leadership 2

Christian Leadership 3

Christian Leadership 4

The Christian and War - And why we should not participate in it.

Christianity and War - Order this book here.

Christianity and War - And why we should not participate in it.

Christianity and War - The movie about why we should not participate in it.

Christian Persecution 1 - Modern day Christian persecution.

Christian Persecution 2 - North Korean Christian persecution.

Christian Prosperity - Free downloads and articles on prosperity.

Christian Universalist Newsletter - Featuring ASK Director, David Sielaff.

Christian View of Armed Warfare - And why we should not participate in it.

Christian Voting - From a biblical point of view.

Christians, Witchcraft and Drugs - Should Christians be taking drugs?

Christmas - Should Christians be keeping Christmas?

Christmas Alternative - Other good reasons to not keep Christmas.

Christmas Articles - ASK articles on Christmas.

Christmas History 1 - It is not what you think.

Christmas History 2 - How to handle relatives.

CenturyOne Foundation - Funds many worthwhile biblical projects.

The Church - Directory of articles about Christians and churches and whether they should attend.

Church Incorporation 1 - Separation of church and state.

Church Incorporation 2 - Non-biblical.

Clean & Unclean Meats - by the UCG.

Concordant Publishing Concern

Conscientious Objection - Written by an ASK supporter.

Conscientious Objection - The Ooze magazine.

Conscientious Objection & the Church of God - Another excellent article on Christian conscientious objection.

Conscientious Objector - Outstanding article written from the Christian perspective with many good links.

Conspiracy of Modern Day Religious Movements

Cremation - Is it Christian?

Creation

Creation.com

Creationism 1 - Excellent commentary and chart.

Creationism 2 - Excellent creation links and articles.

Creationism 3 - How to answer atheists.

Creation of the Earth - How old is the earth?

Creation Online Videos - A Google video search.

Creation Web Sites - A good link site.

Creation Book - The Hidden Face of God book.

Cults - A thorough listing.

Daniel's Prophecies - Are these the 10 kingdoms?

Dead Sea Scrolls - In digital form.

Demoninations

The Diamond Rule - Similar to the Golden Rule, by Dr. Martin.

The Divine Council - By Dr. Mike Heiser.

The Divine Council Papers - Scholarly work by Dr. Mike Heiser.

Drugs and the Bible - Should Christians be taking drugs?

Drugs - A biblical perspective on drugs.

Easter - Does it commemorate the Resurrection?

Ecclesia.org - Forum for Christians.

Ecclesia.org - Index.

Edom - Modern day Illuminati.

EFT & Christianity

Ekklesia 1 - Christ's ekklesia and the church compared.

Ekklesia 2 - What is the ecclesia?

Elect of God - Gifts of the Spirit Are the identifying Signs - Wayne Hancock

EmailBrigade.com - Excellent biblical news sources.

End-Time Prophecy Update - The latest assessment from ASK. Also here.

Evil & God - How to forgive God.

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed - The hit "intelligent design" movie. Highly recommended.

False Prophets - How to determine who is a prophet of God.

Fear Tactics in Religion - By David Sielaff.

Feminism, Women and Christianity - A biblical and historical outlook.

Fighting Evil - What does history and the Bible say?

Forbidden Archeology - Interesting controversial archeology.

Function Based Christianity - Are You Function-based or Fact-based? Download as a PDF.

Garden of Eden 2 - Why I wouldn't recommend a 100% raw, vegan diet.

God's Welfare System - Be sure to read all six pages on how welfare used to be administered in the Bible.

The God Within - Excellent video on science and philosophy, by Mike Adams.

The Gospel According to Rothschild - The Illuminati's hand in the Bible translations.

GotQuestions.org - Excellent resource.

Halloween - Celebrates sex and death.

Happiness and the Bible - How to be happy in today's world.

Harmless as Doves Ministry - Good biblical support for conscientious objection.

Harry Potter - Should Christian's be reading the books and watching the movies?

Harry Potter Deadly Magic - More biblical reasons not to support it.

Heart, Mind & Soul - Where is it stored? By Dr. Mercola.

Hebrew Date Converter - Check your birth date here.

Hebrew Dates of Interest - From the Bible.

Hidden Chambers - Biblical references to the subconscious and the use of EFT. By Dr. Mercola.

Homosexuality and Judaism - A marriage made in hell.

If Christians Were Christians - There would be no...

Illuminati - In biblical history.

Immortality Road - Very interesting blog site. Sign up for the free email subscription.

Islam - Why do we ignore the threat?

Institute for Creation Research - Scientific creation research.

Iran in Prophecy - By Dr. Ernest L. Martin.

Is It All About You - Or God?

Islam - Three things about Islam (video). Full transcript is here.

Jesus: The Man and His Work - By Wallace D. Wattles. Highly recommended reading, though we don't endorse everything in the book.

Jesus' Message 1

Jesus' Message 2

Jewish Roman World of Jesus - By Dr. Tabor.

Jews or Khazars?

John Darby - Famous eveangelist.

Joseph of Arimathea - Very interesting article.

Josephus - Online text of this important biblical historian.

Kenneth Hancock - Kingdom of God, Sons of God.

Khazars or Jews?

Kingdom of God - Probably the most import decision you will ever make, only we never talk about it.

Kingdom of God - Biblical researcher, Kenneth Wayne Hancock.

Kingdom of God - From the Bible Research.org 

The Unveiling of the Sons of God - Free ebook by Kenneth Wayne Hancock. Highly recommended.

Universal Reconciliation Forums

Tentmaker

The Evangelical Universalist

ASSOCIATES ONLINE

Bible Software and Online Search Sites

12/05/2012

The Seven Levels of Spiritual Understanding 

by Ken Nagele

Recently I came across an article by Steven Yates entitled Piercing the Veils. His article was in reference to a much older article by Don Harkins entitled Slavery and the Eight Veils. Both articles were unique in their attempt to explain people's apparent inability to grasp the reality that is staring them in the face in regard to what is generically known today as "the conspiracy." The two articles categorized people's beliefs into eight veils to be pierced. The concept was that most people simply cannot see past a certain level of veil put in front of them (and not that they don't want to see.) This "veil" concept is actually discussed in the Bible, as God Himself says that He is responsible for "blinding their eyes."

After digesting their information and concept, I decided that the same format could also be applied to the subject of spirituality. I have already refined their articles on the subject of the world, personal growth and health elsewhere on this website. Here, I am taking their concept and refining it, utilizing the concepts of established biblical numerology. While their articles claimed eight veils (or levels of understanding), I am going to suggest that there are in fact only seven levels of understanding. Since the number seven is the number of perfection or completion, all lower levels of understanding should emanate from that.

Rather than use Mr. Harkins' terminology of "veils," I prefer to use the term "levels of understanding."  Here is how I see The Seven Levels of Spiritual Understanding (again, borrowing some of Mr. Harkins' edited text):

First Level people may hear of various religions or of the concept of God. But, for whatever reason, they are not motivated to enquire any further about them. Their family background and/or society failed to instill any significant motivation for them to pursue the subject.

Second Level people are taught about religion by their churches and/or parents. They have a basic understanding of religious beliefs. They may have been raised in a particular religious setting; or they simply came to a religious awareness on their own. They may or may not adhere to religion seriously or consistently; and they may or may not even believe in God at all, despite their upbringing. These include Christian and non-Christian groups.

Third Level people consider themselves much more "enlightened". They take their (organized) religion very seriously (with regular or semi-regular religious practices) and obediently listen to their religious leaders instruction. Their preachers' word is as good as from God Himself. People at any other level, above or below, are looked upon as being misinformed or ignorant. Some may do good works, but rarely is unbiased religious or biblical study encouraged or permitted. These include Christian and non-Christian groups.

Forth Level people have discovered that organized religion is highly controlled and often not in accordance with biblical scripture. They gravitate towards "independent" churches, movements and home Bible study groups. These include Christian and non-Christian groups.

Fifth Level people have discovered that even fourth level activities do not provide the truly independent biblical understandings they so desire to attain. They gravitate towards Christian research groups that provide independent biblical research. Missing in this scattered group is any kind of local fellowship. And, the quest for advanced knowledge often leaves this group forgetting the basics of Christian charity.

Sixth Level people have mastered the research of the fifth level research groups and of hidden knowledge in general. They have also maintained their Christian charity. Most importantly, they have come to a proper understanding of their future -- and strive to live a life worthy of that award.

Seventh Level people do not exist yet, because none of us have yet attained perfection or completion. We will all, eventually, attain this level of understanding ... some sooner and some later. Those with the right attitude of learning and doing God's will are more likely to be called first. But all of us will eventually achieve this level of understanding, perfection and completion at some point after the second coming of Christ.

It should be noted that the various organized religions of the world are not necessarily of God. They are mostly the vehicles through which Satan deceives this world. But bare in mind that Satan provides these deceptions with God's express permission. God is the creator of all things ... both good and evil. While Satan is our real enemy, God is firmly in charge of all things. He is there to protect us if we trust in Him. And He will provide the proper spiritual guidance, if we will trust in Him with a proper attitude.

In the end, the subjects of the world, health, personal growth and spirituality all come together at the Seventh Level. Will you be on the Seventh Level to understand them -- and to meet God?

Ken Nagele

12/05/2012

Biblical references to the "blinding of the eyes".

List of End-Time Events Yet to Occur

• Christ's Return

• The rise and fall of physical Babylon

• The rise and fall of Mystery Babylon

• The rise of the Beast, the Antichrist

• The work of the Two Witnesses

• The building and destruction of the next Temple in Jerusalem

• The rise of Damascus to God’s favor

• The rise to power of the 10 kings

• The restoration of Egypt to power and wealth

• The conflicts between the kings of the south and the kings of the north

• The creation of a Palestinian state along the coast of present-day Israel

• The peace and prosperity between Israel and her neighbors

• The decline of the churches

• Acceptance of Christ in Jerusalem

• A new Diaspora of the Jews/Israelites

• The restoration of the Jews/Israelites back to the land by Iran

Featured Biblical Link

Dr. Michael Heiser's approach to biblical research is in keeping with Dr. Martin's unbiased, academic philosophy of scriptural study. Click below to read some incredible new biblical research:

• The Divine Council Papers

Dr. Heiser has also been a regular guest on the popular nighttime radio show COAST to COAST AM with GEORGE NOORY. On the show he has commented on some of Dr. Martin's books, which has generated some public interest in ASK. Check out these links below:

• Jesus, Christianity & the Da Vinci Code

• Past show index of Dr. Heiser

• Wikipedia listing of Dr. Heiser

• Michael Heiser's FAQ

• Adam, Eve & the Garden of Eden

• The Nachash and His Seed: Some Explanatory Notes on Why the “Serpent” in Genesis 3 Wasn’t a Serpent

• Sitchen is Wrong

New to Dr. Heiser's website are several extremely interesting videos. Utilizing the LOGOS Bible Software, Dr. Heiser takes you through the correct translation of the scriptures of many controversial topics. Be sure to watch them all. Just click here.

Read a draft of Dr. Heiser's 2003 Near East Archaeological Society paper on "The Jesus Ossuary".

Dr. Hesier now has a blog that is very informative.

Read an intervew with Dr. Heiser regarding UFOs here.

COMPUTERS & INTERNET

Next to the printed book, radio and TV, the Internet and the computer are the greatest communication tools ever invented. While used by almost everyone, most are still not aware of the vast potential of both of these technologies. The websites listed below offer leading edge technology for those willing to master what is literally at our fingertips.

1&1 - Get your domain names here.

10 Computer Annoyances and How to Fix Them

10 Useful Web Applications You Don't Know About

123 People - Find anyone.

23 Top Undiscovered Websites  

800 Numbers  - Hard to find listings.

AboutUs.org

Addresses of Everyone Important

Airline Fares - How to find the lowest fares.

Alexa - Traffic rankings.

Antennas - Free boosters for your WIFI.

AOL Video - Online videos.

ASK.com - Excellent search results.

ASK.com Maps

Backing Up Data

Backgrounds for You Computer

Backup Essentials

Backup Hard Drives

Backup Strategies - Dr. Mercola.

Browser - Firefox - The preferred browser.

Browster

Business Opportunities in a Failing Economy - How to look for new opportunities.

CCrane.com - Unusual electronic equipment.

Cell Phone Tapping - Anyone can hear your conversations.

Clicker.com - Listing of all previous online TV programs.

Clusty

CNET

Coding 1 - CodeHS.

Coding 2 - Code.org.

Compete - Website traffic analysis.

Copy & Paste

Craigs List - Find anything. Sell anything. Free service.

Dictionary - In all languages.

Dictionary.com

Dictionary/Encyclopedia - The Free Dictionary.

Digg.com

DogPile.com - Searches all of the other major search engines.

Domain Names & Website Hosting - 1&1 - Very inexpensive.

DMV Problems?

Dropbox - The easy way to transfer files.

Ebooks - Management software.

E-Cards - Nice cards to email.

Ecuador Property Investments

Email - Thunderbird, the preferred provider.

Encyclopedia - In all languages.

Facebook - How to use it, by Dr. Mercola.

FareCast.com - Best deals on plane and hotel rates.

File Storage - Top ten services.

File Transfers - The easy way to transfer files.

Financial Tips

Firefox - The preferred browser.

First Internet

Fonts - Large selection.

Gas Prices - Just enter your zip code.

GetHuman.com - Directions for talking to a real human being at every company.

Gmail Advantages

Goggles Flight Simulator - Fly over your own house!

Google - The most popular search engine.

Google AdWords - Advice on how to use them.

Google and Microsoft - How they are destroying each other. And the alternatives to them.

Google ASK

Google and the CIA

Google Custom Search Engine

Google Directory

Google Earth

Google English - Experimental

Google Groups

Google - How it Works

Google Help Center

Google Maps

Google Maps - 51 things that are blurred out.

Google Maps - 100 things to do with them.

Google Mars

Google Moon

Google News

Google Phonebook Name Removal

Google Search Tips

Google SketchUp - Create 3-D renditions.

Google Spam Filters

Google Tracking - Do you know where your kids are?

Google Translate

Google Trends - Find out how popular various search phrases are.

Google UFO

Google Usage

Google Users - This is what people use Google for?

Google Video

Hulu.com - Watch TV programs on your computer.

Intelius - Find anyone.

International Calls for Free

Internet Archive

Internet Censorship 1

Internet Censorship 2

Internet Rumors

Internet TV

IP Address - Find yours here.

Hoax Slayer

Home Values - Find yours instantly.

Jooners - Online planner.

Keeping Up

Khanacademy.org 3/14 - Learn anything here - for free!

LifeHacker.com

LiveLeak.com - Astonishing videos.

Mahalo.com - Ask any question.

Meta Cafe

MAC Internet Users

Microsoft and Google - How they are destroying each other. And the alternatives to them.

Microsoft Action Pack - Save on all MS software.

Microsoft Images - Free downloads.

Microsoft Office Alternative - Free.

Microsoft Silverlight

Microsoft Support

Microsoft Updates

Mid East Maps

Mind Mapping - Free sites.

MSN Search

Netiquette 1

Netiquette 2

Omgili - Searches forums only.

OpenOffice.org - Free MS type software.

Pagebull - Search engine with pictures only.

Palindrones - Reads the same way in either direction.

Pandora - Huge music collection.

PDF Conversion - Convert your files to a PDF file for free.

PDF/Adobe Reader - Free download.

People Search - U.S. Search

People Search - Yahoo

Pictures from Around the World - Select area or type.

PhotoSketch - Make a complete picyure using sketches.

PowerPoint Download Information

PowerPoint Viewer 2007 - Free Microsoft download. 2003 version for older machines can be downloaded here.

RefDesk.com

References You Can't Do Without

Rense Video

Revver.com - Free videos.

SDXC Memory Cards - 2 Terebytes.

Search Engine Alternatives

Search for Video

Search Strategies

Signupgenious.com - Great for getting people to sign up for your event.

Snopes.com - Check out Internet rumors here.

Skype Internet Phone - Free! Call anywhere in the world.

Soul Camera

Speed Traps Exposed

Speed Trap Exchange - Listing of all known speed traps.

Spyware - Clean up your computer for free.

StartPage.com - No search censorship. No IP address  recording.

Systrain Language Translation

TechnologyNews.info

Ted.com - Interesting speakers on all subjects.

Telephone Cheat Sheet

Text-to-Speech - OddCast speaking characters.

Thesaurus.com

ThinkExist.com - 300,000 quotations.

Time Anywhere in the World - Includes weather and other information.

Translation Website 1 - Alta Vista Babel Fish translator. Works very well.

Translation Website 2 - NewsTran.com

Truth Miners

Tweetdeck - Newest fad.

TV Land - Watch old TV shows online.

URL Trends

Veoh.com - Online videos.

Viddler.com - Online videos.

WayBack Machine - See old websites.

Webcam - Best on the market.

Website Building Advice - From a web building expert.

Website Building Software - Xsitepro.

Website Building Templates - Free.

Website Hosting - Lunar Pages.

Website Hosting - 1&1.

Website Hosting - Verb. $10/month.

Website Domains - Inexpensive website addresses.

Websites for Free 1 - Webs.com.

Websites for Free 2 - Weebly.com.

Websites for Free 3 - Wix.com. 

Websites for Free 4 - Yola.com

Websites for Free 5 - 1&1. Buy your domain name here.

Websites for Free 6 - WordPress.org. For experienced web builders only.

Websites for Free 7 - HubPages.

Websites for Free 8 - Moonfruit.

Websites for Free 9 - WordPress.com.

Websites for Free 10 - WordPress Themes.

Websites for Free 11 - Virb.

Websites from WordPress

Website FTP for Free - FileZilla.

Webopedia  

WikiHow.com

Wikipedia - The free encyclopedia.

Wikipedia Scanner

Wikipedia's Six Sins

Wiktionary

Wimax - High speed connection of the future.

Windows Annoyances

Windows Live

Windows Live Local

Windows Startup Music - Why?

Windows Updates

WindSeek

WWITV - Watch TV from around the world on your computer.

WolframAlpha  - New search engine.

WordPress Themes - Build your own website.

World Clock - Amazing statistics updated by the second.

Worms - Conflictor.

Yahoo Search

Yahoo Video

YellowPages.com

Virtual Turnpike - Find a picture of any address.

You Tube - Interesting videos.

Zengardner.com - Interesting subjects.

Zip Code Statistics

ZIP File Software - Free download.

MILITARY

Most people think the draft is dead and that there is nothing to worry about. No politician would provoke the wrath of his constituents by voting for such a historically unpopular program. Yet, after 9/11, Congress approved the so-called Patriot Act without even reading the words to it, feeling that it was in the "national interest".

All that is needed to instigate a new draft is another major "terrorist attack", like 9/11. The ensuing outrage would provoke even the most strident opponent to volunteer their very own children to "protect the country". This time, there will be no escape clauses for those who object. Women will be drafted just like men. Millions of dollars have already been spent to prepare this new draft for a swift and easy implementation.

If you believe that you are a Conscientious Objector, now is the time to document this fact. Any implementation of the draft will most likely be done under "emergency" circumstances (like another 9/11 type of attack), leaving little time to file the proper papers and document your position. The links below will help you accomplish this important documentation.

Green: No armed services
Blue: No conscription
Orange: Plan for conscription to be abolished within 3 years
Red: Conscription
Grey: No information

13 Day Draft?

Abuse of the Military

Accomplice to Murder

Afghan Slaughter - By U. S. forces.

AguayDefense.org

Allied War Crimes:
The Greatest Mass Rape in History

Alternative Service in the Second World War

Alternatives to Military Service

American Iraq War Deserters

An Army of None

AntiWar.com

Armed Forces Super Bug

Army Rape and Murder

Army Regulations Regarding CO Status

Army Regulations Regarding Discharge

Before You Enlist

Before You Enlist Video

Benderman Timeline

Biblical Conscientious Objection 1

Biblical Conscientious Objection 2 - Elijah vs. the State.

Bretheren Witness Conscientious Objection

British Troops Habitually Torture and Murder Innocent Civilians

Camilo Mejia

Center on Conscience & War

Central Committee for Conscientious Objection

The Christian and War - Excellent Commentary.

The Christian CO

The Christian's Golden Calf - Why do Christians worship the military?

Christian Military

Christian Torture

A Christian View of Armed Warfare

Christianity and War - The book.

Christianity and War - A collection of articles.

Christianity and War

Christian Responsibility in War

CIA Continues to Hide Evidence on Vietnam Era MIAs - Yes, they may still be alive.

Civilian Expeditionary Workforce - Precursor to new draft?

Coalition Against Militarism in Our Schools

COMD

C.O. Packet

Conscientious Objection

Conscientious Objection and Alternative Service

Conscientious Objection & the Church of God

The Conscientious Objector - The WWII movie.

Conscientious Objector 1 - Definition & Links

Conscientious Objector 2

Conscientious Objector 3 - Outstanding article written from the Christian perspective with many good links.

Conscientious Objector 4 - History in U.S.

Conscientious Objector Books

Conscientious Objector Information - Brethren Witness.

Conscientious Objector Links 1

Conscientious Objector Links 2

Conscientious Objector Links 3

Conscientious Objector Links 4  

Conscientious Objector Orders - World War II.

Conscientious Objector Statement of the Episcopal Church

Conscientious Objector Status 101 

ConscientiousObjector.US

Conscientious Objector Video - How to establish your status.

Conscientious Objector Writings - 1939 to 1943.

Conscientious Objectors During WWII

Cost of Maintaining a Soldier or Private Contractor

Cost of War

CounterMilitary.org

Counter-Recruitment.org

Courage to Resist

Demililtarize Your Church

DemocracyRising.us

Dennis Kyne - Decorated veteran speaks out.

Desertion Duty

Disposable Soldiers - Don't think they will take care of you.

Dodge the Draft

Draft 1 - Bring it back?

Draft 2 - Involuntary servitude.

Draft 3 - Slave soldiers.

Draft is Slavery

Draft for Females

DraftFreedom.org

Draft Forum

Draft Resistance

Draft Resisters Options

DraftResistance.org

Enlist?

Every Church a Peace Church

Farmer Veteran Coalition

Farms Not Arms

Female Soldier Treatment

Friends (Quaker) United Meeting - Good draft article.

Gangs in the Military

Gang Member Training in the Military

Gays in the Military

Gomer Pyle - What the military is really all about.

Halliburton Water & Other Excesses - Unsafe water for the troops exposed by employees.

Harmless as Doves Ministry - Good biblical support for conscientious objection.

Homeless Vets

Information Clearing House - Iraq CO testifies to Iraq abuses.

Injustice Exposed - Veterans benefits denied.

International Action Center

Iraq Veterans Against the War

Iraq War Casualties

Israeli Conscientious Objector Soldiers

Israeli Soldiers Refuse To Serve In Palestine - Part 1 video.

I Will Not Kill

Job Corps

Joining the Military?

Just Don't Go

Kill Anything That Moves - The truth about U.S. murders in Vietnam.

Links

Mandatory EFT for Veterans

Maps of War - Look up Middle East.

Marine Corps Boot Camp Abuse

Marine Corp Boot Camp Video

Marine Corps Forgot to Mention...

May Day, I Repeat, May Day

Medical Problems with Soldiers

Medical Workers Draft

Memorial Day Alternative  - Films to watch.

Mennonite Conscientious Objection

Mercy Not Sacrifice - Christianity and war.

The Miles Foundation

Militarist Christendom and the Gospel of the Prince of Peace

Military Abuses

Military Benefits & Support Missing

MilitaryCorruption.com

Military Doublespeak

Military Draft

Military Mental Health

Military Recruiting

Military Sexual Assault 1

Military Sexual Assault 2

Military Vaccinations Video - The secret shots.

Militia and the Right to Bear Arms - One perspective.

Mixed Signals - Cartoon book on serving in the military.

Morally Bankrupt Military - Soldiers and Family are expendable.

MyDutytoSpeak.com - Military rape victims speak out.

Myth of the Brave Soldier

My War Memorials  - By Linda Schrock Taylor.

The National Peace Museum of Conscientious Objection

Neighbors for Peace

NNOMY - Military alternatives.

No Draft, No Way

Not Your Soldier

Nurses Draft

The Objector - A conscientious objector online magazine.

Objector.org - Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors.

One Earth Peace - Click on Counter Recruitment.

Only Volunteers - Abuse documentation of military personnel.

Orders Not to Obey - For all military people.

Peace Justice Center

Peace-Out

PointofClarity.org - National Conscientious Objector Registration.

Poor and Uneducated - The new military.

POWs

POWs in Laos - Alive today?

POWs in Southeast Asia - The book.

The Project on Youth and Non-Military Opportunities

PTSD - Veterans ongoing nightmare.

PTSD for Iraq Vets - Free help.

Quaker Conscientious Objector Book

Rape in the Military

Real Reason for the Draft

Recruiting Misfits

Recruitment Lies

Revolt in the Ranks?

Sexual Assault in the Military 1 - Video.

Sexual Assault in the Military 2

Sex and Murder in the Military

Shministim - Israeli conscientious objectors.

Shoot People - For no reason.

Should a Christian Fight?

Should Anyone Join the Military?

Sir! No Sir!

Six Lessons for Young Men  - Some sound advice for men considering enlisting.

Soldier Say No

Soldiers and Humans

Soldiers' Rights

Soldiers Waking Up - Even the troops are waking up (video).

StopTheDraft.com

Uniform Code of Military Justice

USMilitary.About.com

Iraq war Veterans Must watch ! US Soldiers Waking UP !

Vaccinations Forced on Marines - Marines being used for medical experimentation?

VA Class Action Lawsuit

VAWatchDog.org

Veteran Dumping

Veterans Against Torture

Veterans Denial of Disability Benefits

Veterans PTSD - Healed with EFT.

Veteran Suicides - More veterans kill themselves than are being killed in Iraq.

Veterans Today - Great site for patriots.

Veterans Treatment

VetsForJustice.com

WarCrimes.TV

War Crimes Watch

War is a Racket 1

War is a Racket 2 - The actual words from Major General Smedley D. Butler, USMC [Retired].

War is a Racket 3 - From a disabled Vietnam Marine veteran.

War Resisters International 1 - Conscientious objection.

War Resisters International 2

War Resisters League

Water Boarding

West Virginia Patriots for Peace

What is a Conscientious Objector?

Why I Am a Conscientious Objector

Why Soldiers Rape

Women's Sexual Abuse

Women Soldiers Private War

World War II - How it really started.

World War II - Atrocities committed after the war was over - by the Allies and the Russians.

World War II Atrocities - Includes U.S.

Youth and Militarism

MILITARY DOUBLESPEAK

There is no greater instance of government doublespeak than when it comes to the military. Here are some examples:

• Serving in the military: getting money for college from the taxpayers.

• Deploying to Iraq or Afghanistan: occupying a sovereign country.

• The global war on terrorism: a cash machine for privileged government contractors.

• Conscription: slavery.

• Stop-loss policy: backdoor draft.

• Dress blues: government-issued costume.

• Troop surge: escalation of a war we are losing.

• Flying sorties: bombing civilians and their property.

• Stationed overseas: helping to maintain the U.S. global empire of troops and bases.

• Enhanced interrogation techniques: torture by the United States.

• Extraordinary rendition: U.S. sanctioned torture by other countries.

• Fighting terrorism: making terrorists.

• Fighting our enemies: making more enemies.

• Defending our freedoms: destroying our freedoms.

• Insurgents: foreigners who resent having their country invaded or occupied.

• Sanctions: killing children without bombs and bullets.

• Military chaplain: trying to serve two masters.

• Military appreciation service: idolatry.

• Praying "God bless our troops": blasphemy.

• Supporting the troops: supporting foreign invasions and occupations.

• Precision bombing: civilian killer.

• Cluster bomb: child civilian killer.

• Land mine: American IED.

• Terrorist: someone who plants a bomb that doesn’t wear an Air Force uniform.

• Enemies of the United States: countries that oppose U.S. hegemony.

• Enemy combatant: someone turned over to U.S. troops in Afghanistan by someone eager to collect a bounty.

• Axis of evil: countries with oppressive governments that our oppressive government doesn’t like.

• Allies: countries with oppressive governments that our oppressive government likes.

• Anti-Semite: someone who opposes U.S. military intervention in the Middle East.

• Military recruiter: pimp for duped young men who want to sell their services to the government.

• Bomber pilot: long-distance killer.

• Persistent conflict: perpetual warfare.

• U.S. interests: an excuse to police the world.

• U.S. foreign policy: imperialism.

• National security: national police state.

• Collateral damage: the slaughter of unarmed civilians by American bullets and bombs.

• Die for our freedoms: die for a lie.

• War hawk: warmonger.

• Regime change: meddling in the affairs of other countries.

• Congressional supporters of large military budgets: pimps to hook up government and defense contractors.

• Military spokesman: military propagandist.

• Commander in chief: the chief war criminal.

MATTHEW 25

Probably one of the most misunderstood and ignored chapters in the Bible, the latter part of this scripture clearly addresses the question of "What should I be doing in my life as a Christian?" Taught directly by Jesus, this chapter covers a number of theological issues pertaining to the Kingdom of God. It then goes on to give us a direct, concise answer to what a Christian's life should include. There are four basic sections to this chapter, which Christ taught to His disciples, not to the masses (therefore it was not an allegory or parable).

Dr. Martin has written extensively on the first "Ten Virgins" section in Matthew 25:1-13, involving Jesus' return.

The next section is on the subject of 'talents' and 'positions' within the Kingdom of God and are described in Matthew 25:14-30.

The last section, Matthew 25:41-46, deals with Christ's judgments on nations - and their eventual correction.

But right before that, in Matthew 25:31–40, we find Christ's admonition for us (individually) today. From Dr. Martin's article on tithing:

In summing up this chapter on giving monies to Christ for the spreading of the Gospel to the world (that all of us should be active in doing), I wish to give a final method by which anyone can be assured that what money or contribution is given goes directly to Christ. This is a sure way that no one who loves the New Testament teaching can argue with. The teaching comes from Christ himself. Christ told people this certain way to give things directly to Him,

"When the son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory. And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats ... then shall the King say unto them on the right hand, Come, ye blessed of my father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked and ye clothed me: I was in prison and ye came unto me."

• Matthew 25:31–40

Christ went on to say that the righteous might be puzzled over this, because none of them ever gave Christ these things personally. But Christ went on to say: If you have "done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, YE HAVE DONE IT UNTO ME" (Matthew 25:40).

There we have it! This is the assured manner to give something to Christ. If you help out the unfortunate brother in Christ, you have given something directly to Christ. "Ye have done it unto me."

What is significant about Jesus' description is the fact that none of these categories are ones that the average person would normally come in contact with in his or her daily life. Since these people are out of sight, they are also out of mind. That is why Jesus is reminding us that there are people suffering, even though we don't see or think about them in our daily routine. But they are in need of our help just the same. And it obviously takes some time, effort and expense to find them and do what we can for them. But the rewards will bring us true happiness - and a fulfillment of Jesus' command. And, does Jesus' directive also factor into our acceptance into the Kingdom of God?

Most local communities have many worthwhile organizations that one could volunteer for. One could also help out on a one-to-one basis with those you might happen to come in contact with on a personal basis. It should involve a certain amount of your time and effort, not just writing a check to someone to get your obligation "out of the way".

It should be noted that most of us live in what is termed a "welfare state" and we often think that everyone is already being taken care of; even to the point of those of us who do work being resentful of those who don't. But the fact is that despite the enormous handouts our government provides (justified or not), there are still many people that fall through the cracks in many different areas of need. To say that one doesn't need to be involved with helping others in this day and age is a grave mistake.

Below are some links that we have come across that would appear to be worthwhile causes. Please let us know if you find any others that also might be appropriate. Here are some more "giving" scriptures; James 2:14-19 and 1 Timothy 6:18.

10 Gulf Humanitarian Aid and Self-help Projects

American Decline - Disturbing realities.

American Friends Service Committee

Amnesty International

Blessed Are The Peacemakers - Charity in Mexico.

Cambodian Children's Fund - Scott Neeson, former Hollywood executive.

Christian Charities

Christian Peacekeepers

ChristianVolunteering.org

Dream Center - Helping thousands of people in Los Angeles.

Frugal Billionaire Plans to Give it All Away

Haitian Missions - Many to choose from.

How to Help People - The Health Ranger way. Part 2 is here.

Hollywood to Cambodia - And what is our excuse?

If Christians Were Christians - There would be no...

InAsMuch

Kairos Prison Ministry

Matthew 25 Ministries

Mercy Corps

Missionary Flights International - Airlift help to Haiti.

MyCharityWater.org - Start your own charity by bringing clean water to people.

Passion 4 Kids - Run by friends of ours. A very worthwhile cause.

Prisoners.com

Prison Fellowship International

Red Cross Fraud

Salvation Army

Volunteering Improves Health