“Obama to create faith-based office” By PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama said Thursday he will establish a White House office of faith-based initiatives that will show no favoritism to any religious group and adhere to the strict separation of church and state. Addressing the National Prayer Breakfast, Obama spoke of … [Read more…]
William F. Jasper (out of house writer) The New American According to Henry Kissinger, the various political and economic crises currently conflicting the world offer President-elect Barack Obama an opportunity to create a “new world order.” That’s what the former Secretary of State told CNBC’s Mark Haines in a January 5 interview from the … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor News With Views American Family Association’s news editor, Ed Vitagliano, ended 2008 with a curious column at their affiliated OneNewsNow.com website titled, Praying for the new president, where he chastised WorldNetDaily.com’s founder and editor Joseph Farah for taking Pastor Rick Warren to task for accepting President-elect Barack Obama’s invitation to lead … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor There was a very strange announcement made recently in the form of a press release posted on the Dow Jones & Company’s Market Watch website dated December 12, 2008, that bears mentioning, if for no other reason, because it reads like something from a supermarket tabloid. Come to think of it, didn’t … [Read more…]
by Olive Tree Ministries with Jan Markell There is a saying in the Jewish community, “But is it good for for the Jews?” Thus, many are asking, will the Obama administration be an asset or liability for Israel? While many Christians place little interest or importance on this, this ministry does. Much is being made … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails is posting the following WorldNet Daily article by Linda Harvey because we believe the rise in pedophilia and the acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle are two inter-related issues that need to be brought to light in our spiritually darkened society. These are signs of the times and indirectly connected to occultism. … [Read more…]
The Faith of Barack Obama written by New York Times best-selling author Stephen Mansfield was released in August by Thomas Nelson publishers. The book carries the endorsement of Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the front cover. Tutu, one of the global “Elders,” calls the book “perceptive and well-written.” The publisher’s description of the book reads: . … [Read more…]
By Peter J. Smith WASHINGTON, D.C., August 18, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Barack Obama and National Right to Life went head-to-head over Obama’s abortion record, and Obama blinked. The Democratic presidential candidate now has backed off his claims that pro-life advocates were “lying” over his vote to kill a bill that would have prevented infanticide in … [Read more…]
“Joint Appearance of Obama and McCain at Saddleback Church’s Civic Forum Could Spell Disaster For McCain’s Campaign” by Sockless Exploits Senator John McCain has twenty eight days to come up with some kind of global “peace” plan if he wants to keep up with the personal and political agendas that will be swirling around him … [Read more…]
“Pastor snags Obama, McCain for joint appearance” From CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and Republican Sen. John McCain in August will be on the same stage for the first time in the 2008 presidential campaign. … Rick Warren has invited them to appear at a leadership and compassion forum in his Saddleback Church … [Read more…]
Obama hopes to gain support of emerging church generation CNN July 1, 2008 (CNN) — Democrats have usually conceded the evangelical vote during presidential elections, but Sen. Barack Obama is trying to change that by mobilizing what some call the “Christian left.” As part of his outreach to evangelical voters, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee … [Read more…]
Several news agencies have reported on the comments that Focus on the Family founder James Dobson made about presidential candidate Barack Obama.1 Dobson, who said that Obama is “deliberately distorting the traditional understanding of the Bible to justify his own world view,” has challenged statements made by Obama on his view of the Bible’s moral … [Read more…]
On June 26th, an Associated Press article was released titled “Faithful in pews might not be voters in November.” The article prompted a response by emerging church author/lecturer Brian McLaren. The article stated that Obama had “sent Brian McLaren, one of the country’s most influential pastors, to meet with fellow evangelicals.” McLaren corrected the article … [Read more…]
By Charles Babington Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) – Barack Obama discussed Darfur, the Iraq war, gay rights, abortion and other issues Tuesday with Christian leaders, including conservatives who have been criticized for praising the Democratic presidential candidate. Bishop T.D. Jakes, a prominent black clergyman who heads a Dallas megachurch, said Obama took questions, listened to … [Read more…]
According to various news reports, on Tuesday, June 10th, Barack Obama met in a Chicago “undisclosed downtown location” with “30 religious leaders from around the nation.” (Fox News). The Fox News report said this is “part of an ongoing dialogue” Obama hopes to continue with the “faith community.” Because some of those in attendance did … [Read more…]
By Floyd and Mary Beth Brown Town Hall Respected researcher Berit Kjos aptly explains the changes: “God calls us to serve the poor and fills our hearts with love for the needy. That’s why His true followers around the world have willingly given their lives to share His truth and love in perilous places. But … [Read more…]
Barack Obama, the Senator who may become the next president of the United States, says (in an exclusive article in United Church News), that the teachings of the UCC (United Church of Christ), of which he is a member (Trinity United Church of Christ), are “foundation stones for his political work.” Just what are those … [Read more…]
Michael Foust Baptist Press Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama sought the support of voters in the homosexual community Feb. 28, telling them in a letter that if elected president he would work to pass laws important to that constituency and would use the “bully pulpit” to urge states to grant same-sex couples the legal … [Read more…]
Barack Obama, the Senator who may become the next president of the United States, says (in an exclusive article in United Church News), that the teachings of the UCC (United Church of Christ), of which he is a member (Trinity United Church of Christ), are “foundation stones for his political work.” Just what are those … [Read more…]
From CNN GREENVILLE, South Carolina (CNN) After speaking to an evangelical church on Sunday in this traditionally conservative South Carolina city, Sen. Barack Obama said that Republicans no longer have a firm grip on religion in political discourse. “I think its important particularly for those of us in the Democratic Party to not cede values … [Read more…]
by Ben Smith The Politico FAIRFIELD, Iowa – Sen. Barack Obama drew his heartiest welcome of a two-day swing through Iowa in the state’s capital of inner peace. To the frustration of the cameramen in the Fairfield town square, Obama delivered his remarks facing east, with the setting sun behind him blotting out their shots. … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: For a related story, please see our December 2006 article: “The Spirituality of Barack Obama and Rick Warren”. Christian Post Michelle Vu “Obama Points to Rick Warren, T.D. Jakes as Models for Faith-Driven Action” Prominent Christian leaders such as Rick Warren and T.D. Jakes were praised by Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) this weekend … [Read more…]
“Members of the congregation at Saddleback Church, the church led by Rick Warren, are evidently being ushered right out of membership for voicing any concern over the idea of Barack Obama being allowed to speak at the church recently.” Click here to read the rest of this article. Related Information: Purpose Driven Resisters – Leave … [Read more…]
Barack Obama, the Senator who recently spoke at Saddleback Church, drew criticism from many Christians because of his pro-abortion beliefs. Rick Warren defended his move to include Obama at the AIDS convention, and while at first glance, it may look like the two men are at opposite ends of the pole when it comes to … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: One of the highlights of 2024 for Lighthouse Trails editors was our chance to help Philip Zodhiates get his biographical prison book, Innocent: The Price One Man Paid for Doing What Is Right, into print. While we were not the publishers, we were given the opportunity to format the book and prepare it … [Read more…]
By Maria Kneas And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8) I know something about fighting fear because I’ve had a problem with fear all of my life. My dad was sent home … [Read more…]
Psychedelic Seduction: Drugging the World and the Church by Richard and Linda Nathan is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The booklet is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are available. Our Booklets are designed to give away to others or for your own personal use. Below is the content … [Read more…]
Global Warming or Cooling or an End-Time Sign? by Tony Pearce is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The booklet is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are available. Our Booklets are designed to give away to others or for your own personal use. Below is the content of this … [Read more…]
By Tony PearceLight for the Last Days Ministries A number of weather related disasters have happened in recent months. Floods in Germany, China, India, Japan, heatwaves causing fires in USA and the Mediterranean region, drought in North America, Africa and Hurricane Ida which devastated parts of America. These have been blamed on climate change, the … [Read more…]
As many of our readers know, Lighthouse Trails has been publishing a printed research journal since 2013. We started out with 6 issues a year and currently have 4 issues a year. These journals are 36-40 pages long and are filled with important articles, letters to the editor, resources, and news items. Many times, readers … [Read more…]