Irving Baxter and Me
Posted by: Denelle
Well, not really, and not in that order but we'll get to the details.
I'm finally back in New York. Still trying to get around on crutches and still with the world's most ginormous cast on my foot. However, I have an appointment with the doctor at 10 am tomorrow morning and it is my fondest wish that by 10:15 this cast will be a thing of the past. I'm considering throwing my crutches into the East River in triumph.
Now I have GOT to get back into my routine. There is school work to be done, work to go back to, bible quizzing to coach, and a million gazillion other things to take care of (why am I using made up words for really large numbers tonight?). I've also given up checking out my standing in the 90&9 March Madness Poll. What can I say, sports are not my strong suit. However, baseball season is getting ready to start and I'm looking forward to seeing what the Cards will do this year after being the World Champs last season.
Now, as promised we move on to . . .
Irving Baxter and MO Lawmakers
In preparation for the implementation of national IDs (th Real ID Act) state lawmakers around the country and especially in Missouri are taking a keen interest in Mark of the Beast and other endtime prophecies. And who better to get your information from when it comes to endtime prophecies than Irving Baxter, the head of Endtime Ministries.
And these lawmakers are not alone. States around the U.S. have taken (Maine) or are considering steps that would exempt them from participating in then program. And groups outside of the evangelical Christian movement are also wary.
There are a number of problems that stem from this Act beyond just the Biblical implications but I'm interested to see what you all think. I certainly think it will be interesting to see if any of these groups are successful in their attempts to block this legislation.
Well, not really, and not in that order but we'll get to the details.
I'm finally back in New York. Still trying to get around on crutches and still with the world's most ginormous cast on my foot. However, I have an appointment with the doctor at 10 am tomorrow morning and it is my fondest wish that by 10:15 this cast will be a thing of the past. I'm considering throwing my crutches into the East River in triumph.
Now I have GOT to get back into my routine. There is school work to be done, work to go back to, bible quizzing to coach, and a million gazillion other things to take care of (why am I using made up words for really large numbers tonight?). I've also given up checking out my standing in the 90&9 March Madness Poll. What can I say, sports are not my strong suit. However, baseball season is getting ready to start and I'm looking forward to seeing what the Cards will do this year after being the World Champs last season.
Now, as promised we move on to . . .
Irving Baxter and MO Lawmakers
In preparation for the implementation of national IDs (th Real ID Act) state lawmakers around the country and especially in Missouri are taking a keen interest in Mark of the Beast and other endtime prophecies. And who better to get your information from when it comes to endtime prophecies than Irving Baxter, the head of Endtime Ministries.
In short, new national ID numbers could spell the beginning of the end, some Christians believe.
"This is getting treacherously close to prophecy in the scripture," said Irvin Baxter Jr., founder and president of Endtime Ministries in Dallas.
State Rep. Jim Guest, a frequent participant on Baxter's radio show, is sponsoring a bill that would exempt the state from complying with the federal law. The Missouri House overwhelmingly approved Guest's bill last Thursday, 146-4. It has moved to the Senate for consideration.
And these lawmakers are not alone. States around the U.S. have taken (Maine) or are considering steps that would exempt them from participating in then program. And groups outside of the evangelical Christian movement are also wary.
Amish, Mennonite and some Muslim groups are objecting to mandates that require their photo to be taken. And some domestic violence groups oppose the use of addresses on the cards, for fear that abusive spouses might compromise the system.
There are a number of problems that stem from this Act beyond just the Biblical implications but I'm interested to see what you all think. I certainly think it will be interesting to see if any of these groups are successful in their attempts to block this legislation.
