Now don't go getting all excited. Doesn't your local church have a torture chamber? What's that? It doesn't? Well, okay, but there must be at least a room in the basement where they rough up heretics? No? But...but...well, at very least Father McGillicuddy has a pair of thumbscrews -- doesn't he? He doesn't? Well, then, uh, remember the Inquisition! And the Crusades!
"Chain wrapped around 'old man's body' found in mosque," by Arwa Damon for CNN, August 19 (thanks to all who sent this in):
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- "There are the bloodstains on the wall, and here it is dried on the floor," says Abu Muhanad as he walks through a torture chamber in a Baghdad mosque where more than two dozen bodies have been found.
"And here, a woman's shoes. She was a victim of the militia. We found her corpse in the grave."
Chunks of hair waft lazily across the floor in the hot Baghdad breeze.
"This was the torture room," says Muhanad, the leader of a U.S.-backed armed group that now controls the mosque.
"This is what they used for hanging," he says, pointing to a cord dangling from the ceiling. "Here is a chain we found tied to an old man's body."
The horrific scene at this southwestern Baghdad mosque is what officials say was the work of a Shia militia known as the Mehdi Army. Residents who live near the mosque say they could hear the victims' screams.
The militia had been in control of the mosque, called Adib al-Jumaili, for at least a year and a half....
US SOLDIER ARE RESTRICTED FROM ENTERING MOSQUE, SO SOMETHING LIKE THIS COULD NEVER BE FOUND. NOTICE THAT IT MENTIONS MUSLIM KILLING MUSLIM....NO BROTHERLY LOVE, NO IDEALS, AND WE WANT THEM TO BECOME FRIENDS....KORAN DOES NOT TEACH LOVE YOUR FELLOW MAN. I READ IN THE DENVER POST ABOUT A YOUNG GIRL OF 8 YEARS OLD WHO WAS GETTING MARRIED TO A 55 YEAR OLD MAN. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT IDEA???? YOU COULD NOT CONVINCE ME THAT BEING A MUSLIM IS GOOD. I GUESS I WILL ALWAYS BE AN INFINDEL AND JUST GO ABOUT BELIEVING IN JESUS CHRIST, THE FATHER, AND HOLY SPIRIT. MUSLIMS SAY MARY WAS A MUSLIM.....WONDER WHERE THEY GOT THAT IDEA?
Five Surgeons are discussing the types of people they like to Operate on.
The first surgeon says: I like to see accountants on my operating Table because when I open them up, everything inside is numbered.
The second responds: 'Yeah, but you should try Electricians! Everything inside them is color-coded.
The third surgeon says: 'No, I really think librarians are the best; Everything inside them is in alphabetical order.
The fourth surgeon chimes in: 'You know, I like construction Workers those guys always understand when you have a few parts left over.
But the fifth surgeon shut them all up when he observed:
'You're all wrong. Politicians are the easiest to operate on. There's no guts, no heart, no balls, no brains and no spine . Plus, the head and the ass are interchangeable.
WELL I HAVE BEEN ON A SHORT VACATION TO COLORADO AND IT WAS VERY ENJOYABLE. IT RAINED WHILE I WAS UP THERE AND IT WAS COOL. DALLAS COWBOYS LOST TO THE BRONCOS AND LETS SEE IF THE COWBOYS HAVE ANYTHING FOR THESE SEASON... HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS IN THE ALBUM SECTION. ONE THING FOR SURE, NOTHING LIKE SLEEPING IN YOUR OWN BED..
A minister passing through his church In the middle of the day, Decided to pause by the altar And see who had come to pray.
Just then the back door opened, A man came down the aisle, The minister frowned as he saw The man hadn't shaved in a while.
His shirt was kind a shabby And his coat was worn and frayed,
The man knelt, he bowed his head,
Then rose and walked away.
In the days that followed, Each noon time came this chap, Each time he knelt just for a moment, A lunch pail in his lap.
Well, the minister's suspicions grew, With robbery a main fear, He decided to stop the man and ask him, 'What are you doing here?'
The old man said, he worked down the road. Lunch was half an hour. Lunchtime was his prayer time, For finding strength and power.
'I stay only moments, see, Because the factory is so far away; As I kneel here talking to the Lord, This is kind a what I say: 'I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD, HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHERS FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN.. DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. SO, JESUS, THIS IS JIM CHECKING IN TODAY.'
The minister feeling foolish, Told Jim, that was fine... He told the man he was welcome To come and pray just anytime
Time to go, Jim smiled, said 'Thanks.' He hurried to the door.
The minister knelt at the altar, He'd never done it before.
His cold heart melted, warmed with love, And met with Jesus there. As the tears flowed, in his heart, He repeated old Jim's prayer: 'I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD, HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHERS FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. I DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY..
SO, JESUS, THIS IS ME CHECKING IN TODAY.' Past noon one day, the minister noticed That old Jim hadn't come. As more days passed without Jim, He began to worry some...
At the factory, he asked about him, Learning he was ill.
The hospital staff was worried, But he'd given them a thrill.
The week that Jim was with them, Brought changes in the ward. His smiles, a joy contagious. Changed people, were his reward.
The head nurse couldn't understand Why Jim was so glad, When no flowers, calls or cards came, Not a visitor he had.
The minister stayed by his bed, He voiced the nurse's concern: No friends came to show they cared.. He had nowhere to turn.
Looking surprised, old Jim spoke Up and with a winsome smile; 'the nurse is wrong, she couldn't know, That he's in here all the while Everyday at noon He's here, A dear friend of mine, you see, He sits right down, takes my hand, Leans over and says to me: ' I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, JIM, HOW HAPPY I HAVE BEEN, SINCEWE FOUND THIS FRIENDSHIP, AND I TOOK AWAY YOUR SIN. ALWAYS LOVE! TO HEAR YOU PRAY, I THINK ABOUT YOU EACH DAY, AND SO JIM, THIS ISJESUS CHECKING IN TODAY.'
If this blesses you, pass it on. Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart
May God hold you in the palm of His hand And Angels watch over you.
Please pass this page on to your friends &loved ones. If you aren't ashamed. Jesus said, ' If you are ashamed of me,' I will be ashamed Of you before my Father.'
If you are not ashamed, pass this on. But only if you mean it. So this is me ... Just Checking In
SOMETIMES WE ALL NEED A PRAYER JUST TO THANK GOD FOR THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE. GOOD HEALTH, GOOD FRIENDS, FOOD, AND FAMILY. SO IF YOU SEE A HELLO FROM ME, IT IS BECAUSE I CARE. NEXT WEEK ON FRIDAY WILL BE A YEAR THAT THE DOCTOR WOULD FIND COLON CANCER...NEXT MONTH IN SEPTEMBER, WILL BE A YEAR AFTER SURGERY...BUT WHO REMEMBERING...LOL...
Here SHE is, the USS New York, made from the World Trade Center !
USS New York
It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center ..
It is the fifth in a new class of warship - designed for missions
that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft.
Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite , LA to cast the ship's bow section. When it was poured into the molds on Sept 9, 2003, 'those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence,' recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there. 'It was a spiritual moment for everybody there.'
Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the 'hair on my neck stood up.' 'It had a big meaning to it for all of us,' he said. 'They knocked us down. They can't keep us down. We're going to be back.'
The ship's motto? 'Never Forget'
Please keep this going so everyone can see what we are made of in this country!
All Americans should be given this lesson. Those who think that America is an arrogant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used GOD's word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and I think it's high time Americans get re-educated about this Nation's history. Pass it along and be proud of the country we live in and even more proud of those who serve to protect our 'GOD GIVEN' rights and freedoms.
I hope you take the time to read this .... To understand what the flag draped coffin really means ... Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers.
Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!
The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life
The 2ndfold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, 'Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.'
The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that They pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.
The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.
The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are ! uppermos t reminding them of their nations motto, 'In God We Trust.'
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.
There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.
Share this with the children you love and all others who love what is referred to, the symbol of 'Liberty and Freedom.'
MAYBE THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD READ THIS EXPLANATION BEFORE THEY RENDER THEIR DECISION ON THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
FORWARD IT; MAYBE SOMEONE WITH THE NECESSARY POWER, OR POLITICAL AND FINANCIAL INFLUENCE, WILL GET IT TO THEM.
IN THE MEANTIME, MAY GOD PROTECT US ALWAYS. ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost.She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boatbelow. She shouted to him, 'Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago,but I don't know where I am.' The man consulted his portable GPS and replied,'You're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above a ground elevation of 2346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west > longitude.' She rolled her eyes and said, 'You must be aRepublican.' 'I am,' replied the man. 'How did you know?' 'Well,' answered the balloonist, 'everything you toldme is technically correct, but I have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm still lost.Frankly, you've not been much help to me.' The man smiled and responded, 'You must be a Democrat.''I am,' replied the Balloonist. 'How did you know?'
'Well,' said the man, 'you don't know where you are orwhere you are going. You've risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promisethat you have no idea how to keep, and you expect meto solve your problem. You're in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but, somehow, nowit's my fault.'
WOMAN'S PERFECT BREAKFAST She's sitting at the table with her gourmet coffee. Her son is on the cover of the Wheaties box. Her daughter is on the cover of Business Week. Her boyfriend is on the cover of Playgirl. And her husband is on the back of the milk carton.
Keep reading-they get better!!!
WOMEN'S REVENGE 'Cash, check or charge?' I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse. 'So, do you always carry your TV remote?' I asked. 'No,' she replied, 'but my husband refused to come shopping with me, and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legally.'
UNDERSTANDING WOMEN (A MAN'S PERSPECTIVE) I know I'm not going to understand women. I'll never understand how you can take boiling hot wax, pour it onto your upper thigh, rip the hair out by the root, and still be afraid of a spider.
CIGARETTESAND TAMPONS A manwalks into a pharmacyand wanders up & down the aisles. The sales girl notices himand asks him if she can help him. He answers that he is looking fora box of tampons for his wife. She directs him downthe correct aisle. A few minutes later,he depositsa huge bag of cottonballs and a ball of string on the counter. She says, confused, 'Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife? He answers, 'You see,it's like this,yesterday, I sent my wife to the store to get me a cartonof cigarettes, andshe came backwith a tin of tobacco and somerollingpapers; causeit's sooooooooooomuch cheaper. So, I figureif I have to roll my own.......... so does she. ( I figure this guy is theone on themilk carton!)
WIFE VS. HUSBAND A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, 'Relatives of yours?' 'Yep,' the wife replied, 'in-laws.'
WORDS A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day. 30,000 to a man's 15,000. The wife replied, 'The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men... The husband then turned to his wife and asked, 'What?'
CREATION A man said to his wife one day, 'I don't knowhow you can be so stupid and sobeautiful all atthe same time. 'The wiferesponded, 'Allow me to explain. God made me beautifulso you would beattracted to me; God made mestupid so I would beattracted to you!'
WHO DOES WHAT A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, 'You should do it because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee. The husband said, 'You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee.' Wife replies, 'No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee.' Husband replies, 'I can't believe that, show me.'
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