Watchman Report 7/5/10

Upcoming Solar Eclipse!

The last in a series of solar eclipses that have will all have occurred on the 1st of Av (Jewish calendar) will conclude with the final eclipse on July 11, 2010 (1 Av):

Av 1 - August 1, 2008 - partial eclipse

Av 1 - July 22, 2009 - partial eclipse

Av 1 - July 11, 2010 - partial eclipse

What does it mean? Click HERE for more info.

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Christian groups invoking a 'Call2Fall'

http://www.call2fall.com/

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Christianity: The Foundation of Independence

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2010/July/Christianity-The-Foundation-of-Independence/

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Can there be a Christian nation?

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Perspectives/Default.aspx?id=1075336

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Assimilation and the Founding Fathers

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Perspectives/Default.aspx?id=1075334

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Obama 'Internet kill switch' plan approved by US Senate panel

http://news.techworld.com/security/3228198/obama-internet-kill-switch-plan-approved-by-us-senate/?olo=rss

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The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/06/25/national-strategy-trusted-identities-cyberspace

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Debt will reach 62 percent of GDP by year's end

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/106355-cbo-says-debt-will-reach-62-percent-of-gdp-by-years-end

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The Obama Tax Trap

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703426004575338991852947182.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

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Social conservatives make their case against Kagan

http://www.bpnews.net/printerfriendly.asp?ID=33232

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850 Orthodox Rabbis: Kagan Not Kosher for Any Court, Threatens Jewish Security

http://news.christiansunite.com/Religion_News/religion09452.shtml

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Prayer Leader: Supreme Court Decision May Signal Onset of Church Persecution

http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/news/28842-prayer-leader-supreme-court-decision-may-signal-onset-of-church-persecution

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Scriptures will help preserve a nation

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Missions/Default.aspx?id=1076358

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Radical Islamist Group To Launch Recruitment Drive In Chicago For Global Islamic Caliphate

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/06/16/radical-islamist-group-set-return-chicago-second-major-recruiting-conference/?test=latestnews?test=latestnews

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PayPal is no pal to Islam critics

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=1069032

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Obama's Next Frontier for NASA: Fix Relations With Muslims?

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/07/05/nasa-chief-frontier-better-relations-muslims/

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U.S. court grants asylum to 'Son of Hamas'

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/u-s-court-grants-asylum-to-son-of-hamas-1.299235

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Prayer, hard work bring 'shelter' to Yousef

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=1073716

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Charismatic Pastor Says Michigan Muslims Open to Gospel

http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/news/28835

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Zion Oil & Gas to Sponsor Christians United For Israel's (CUFI) 'Night to Honor Israel'

http://news.christiansunite.com/Religion_News/religion09451.shtml

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Church Attendance Increasing in U.S.

http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100629/poll-church-attendance-increasing-in-us/index.html

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Atheist Group Encourages Non-Believers to Unite

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2010/July/Atheist-Group-Encourages-Non-Believers-to-Unite/

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Warnings about sex, violence come to Christian movies

http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/article_a57216ea-eb27-54d9-b6d8-820f6999ee06.html

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Multi-Site Church Model Growing

http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100625/once-you-go-multi-site-you-wont-go-back/index.html

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Fire Damages Promise Keepers Office

http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/news/28841-fire-damages-promise-keepers-office-

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Florida School District Sued for Bible Ban

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2010/July/Florida-School-District-Sued-for-Bible-Ban/

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Bible clubs seeking equal treatment

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=1073954

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School Principals Lose Appeal in Christian Candy Cane Case

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2010/July/School-Principals-Lose-Appeal-in-Candy-Cane-Case-/

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Israeli divestiture back on PC-USA's front burner

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Church/Default.aspx?id=1074414

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Methodist publication questions celibate Jesus, argues against celibacy for single clergy

http://methodistthinker.com/2010/06/30/in-gbcs-article-um-elder-argues-against-celibacy-for-single-clergy/

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Next Week Presbyterians Will Face Two Choices - Obey or Abandon God's Word

http://christiannewswire.com/news/6363814276.html

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Marriage in Wisconsin survives 'sneaky attempt'

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=1072392

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Mark Ruffalo Calls Homo Marriage Opponents 'Old' and 'Bigoted'

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/07/02/mark-ruffalo-slams-old-bigoted-views-oppose-sex-marriage/

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Supreme Court: Christian Group Can't Bar Gays From Leadership

http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100628/supreme-courtchristian-group-cant-bar-gays-get-school-funding/index.html

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Standoff in NJ on family-planning funds

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Politics/Default.aspx?id=1072718

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Governors Declare Day of Prayer for Gulf Spill

http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/news/28812-governors-declare-day-of-prayer-for-gulf-spill

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FAA Gives Approval For Flying Car

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/30/if-cars-could-fly/?src=mv

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U.K. Students Failing in Faith?

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2010/July/UK-Students-Lack-Knowledge-of-Christianity/

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UK Church to boycott Israeli goods

http://www.jpost.com/LandedPages/PrintArticle.aspx?id=180043

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Methodist Church seeks end to Israeli occupation of Palestine

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/methodist.church.seeks.end.to.israeli.occupation.of.palestine/26206.htm

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Muslim Speaks Against Attacks on UK Christians

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2010/April/Muslim-Speaks-Against-Attacks-on-UK-Christians/

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Security Cameras That Watch And Listen To You

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/crime-courts/privacy-fears-over-the-device-that-can-eavesdrop-on-crimes-1.1036149?localLinksEnabled=false

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Short-term team sees breakthrough in France

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Missions/Default.aspx?id=1076360

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Searching for Paul's Shipwreck on Malta

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2010/February/Searching-for-Pauls-Shipwreck-on-Malta/

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U.N. Report: Scrap Dollar As Sole Reserve Currency

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65S40620100629

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Islamic Nations Want Permanent Seat On Remodeled Security Council

http://cnsnews.com/news/article/68742

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Italy challenges crucifix ban in European court

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/italy.challenges.crucifix.ban.in.european.court/26205.htm

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Bedouin teacher dreams of winning Bible Contest

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3911293,00.html

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Netanyahu Speaks Out on Shalit's Return

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/insideisrael/2010/July/Netanyahu-Speaks-Out-on-Shalits-Return/

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Hamas leader in Dubai tagged as hostage for Gilead Shalit - new US intel theory

http://www.debka.com/article/8878

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Netanyahu to Deal on Soldier's Release

http://www.newsmaxworld.com/global_talk/soldier_release_deal/2010/07/02/327192.html

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Gaza Under Hamas: A Taliban-like Regime?

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/insideisrael/2010/July/Gaza-Under-Hamas-A-Taliban-like-Regime-/

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Christian leaders call Baghdad to account

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Missions/Default.aspx?id=1076362

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Oil giant BP stops refueling Iranian airliners in Europe - in face of threatened reprisals

http://www.debka.com/article/8892

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Crisis in Afghanistan

http://news.christiansunite.com/Religion_News/religion09457.shtml

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Christians Who Refuse To Convert To Islam Facing Increasing Persecution In Pakistan

http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100626/christian-professor-in-pakistan-beaten-for-refusing-to-convert/index.html

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Under Fire, Kyrgystan Judge Stands for Righteousness

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2010/July/Kyrgystan-Judge-Stands-for-Righteousness/

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Monsoon rains flood Bible college

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Missions/Default.aspx?id=1076356

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North Korean Nukes and the End of Days

http://news.christiansunite.com/Religion_News/religion09453.shtml

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China, Pakistan to hold joint anti-terror drill

http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90883/7051015.html

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China Launches English TV Station

http://www.newsmaxworld.com/global_talk/China_station_TV/2010/07/02/327197.html

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China landslide: hopes fade for 107 trapped

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jun/29/china-landslide-hopes-fade-107

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The Bible in Every Tongue: A 'God-Sized' Mission

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2010/April/The-Bible-in-Every-Tongue-A-God-Sized-Mission/

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Love Kampala Festival to bring Christ's love to Uganda

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Missions/Default.aspx?id=1076354

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Red Cross: 204 Dead in Oil Tanker Explosion

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/07/03/congo-radio-says-dead-oil-truck-explosion/

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Moroccan Islamist's Using Facebook to Target Christians

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/morocco/21797/

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Chinese Style Internet Censorship On The Way To Australia?

http://www.prisonplanet.com/australian-government-to-force-internet-users-to-install-state-approved-software.html

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Do It Yourself Microchippers Make Implants A Hobby

http://tvnz.co.nz/technology-news/diy-microchippers-make-implants-hobby-3581841

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