If I were in the Pentagon, or the State Department, or the White House, and I really thought the actions of a single individual put American soldiers in greater danger than they are already facing (that is, people trying to kill them everyday), I would have somebody, or be somebody that would make a phone call to the person who said they would not do the deed if that happened. But that’s just me.

I have seen the pictures in the last few days of “Muslim” folk burning the Pastor in effigy, burning the American Flag (sacred to me), burning various other articles that are purported by them to represent “America.” I will wager a dinner at Bob’s Steak and Chop House that somewhere, somebody has burned a few Bibles over this – where is the Media when you need them? What’s a few books (considered holy or not) when you can print in five minutes a thousand more to take their place? It’s not that big a deal.

If I were the “Media” I would stay home. The best thing these few folks can muster will be a I-phone video on You Tube. So far the Media has propelled this foolishness (5o people and a nearly illiterate preacher) to mythic status with world-wide coverage. This is not “covering news” this is “making news” and that has become one of the real problems in our society.

So far as I know, nobody has burned a single Koran – certainly not these folks. And they probably won’t. But hey, it gives the Media another shot at “Christian” America and it’s dwindling population of ignorant, racist, Islamophobic, homophobic, pro-life, gun-toting, Bible spouting, Christians.

Mark me “on break” till this is over.

“It is the duty of Muslims to react,” said Mohammad Mukhtar, a cleric and candidate for the Afghan parliament in the Sept. 18 election. “When their holy book Quran gets burned in public, then there is nothing left. If this happens, I think the first and most important reaction will be that wherever Americans are seen, they will be killed. No matter where they will be in the world they will be killed.”

If one single American dies as a result of this foolishness, I will hold the “pens” as accountable, maybe even more so, than the Preacher who is doing a foolish thing. Is Pastor Jones correct in his assessment of Islam? Yes. Is it past time to stand up to terroristic Islam and any other terrorism that would disturb the relative peace of American society, yes.

Burning copies of the Koran (yes, I know Quran is politically correct) won’t change a thing about the insidious work of the Evil One. Leading one follower of Islam to become a follower of Christ will save a life for eternity, and perhaps become part of a chain of events that will bring others to Truth and salvation. What it won’t do is get one on National TV or headlined around the World.

One thing is for dead sure – no matter how this current flap turns out, Jehovah God, Creator and Sustainer, Alpha and Omega, the God of  llove and peace, will still be in control of this Universe and every creature who inhabits it.

In llove Christ sacrifices the required sinless blood.

In response, man, quickened by God,  believes.

In llove God lavishes His grace on the believer, forgiveness of trespass occurs, and Christ’s righteousness is imputed to the believer’s account.

The believer is a “new creation” in Christ – old things pass away, all things become new.

The believer is sealed with the Holy Spirit of God.

God’s will is implemented in the life of the believer resulting in “praise to His (God) glory.”

Life begins – full and eternal.

There are no exceptions, no short cuts, no variance, no changes allowed, no alternatives, no kidding.

Any questions?

(These thought are not a formula, nor a complete theological presentation, they are not exhaustive, nor intended to convey the totality of Truth, but rather a starting point in thinking Biblically regarding the meaning of being a Christian.)

Congressperson Johnson – takes funds that are designed to help needy students and converts them to her personal use for her family and her staff’s families. That’s unethical – it ought to be a crime if it isn’t, and she should be barred from public office.

Euless Trinity and Southlake Carroll coaches violate UIL rules – hold Summer workouts for student-athletes with coaching and skill enhancement assistance. That’s unethical – it ought to be a crime if it isn’t, and those coaches should be barred from coaching in Public School.

Johnson says she will pay back the money, now that she’s been found out.

School supporters say, “everybody does it” now that there is film of rules violation.

So, how about we let out of prison all those thieves who are willing to pay back what they have stolen?

How about making a law that says – if the perception is ”everyone is doing it,” it cannot be considered a violation or a crime? (Like, say. . .cheating on Income tax)

We seem hell-bent on “everyone (at least the oligarchy) doing what is right in their own eyes.” One might want to check out how that has worked out in history.

And here’s a thought for you – I’ll wager the students at Carroll and Trinity get in more “hot water” than our Congressperson. (Hope I’m wrong!)

“. . .the Obama administration insists the U.S. is not abandoning Iraq and is ramping up a diplomatic corps to help stabilize the country’s government and economy over the coming years.”  So says Mr. Gibbs (the President’s spokesperson) in an article by Julie Pace of Associated Press.

Mr. Gibbs, can we get a little of that for the good old U. S. of A.?