Abstinence vs. Condoms in Preventing AIDS?

I'm sure you've heard this all before from the biased media and politicians. They say that condom use will prevent the spread of AIDS. Westerners believe that just using condoms without abandoning promiscuity will stop AIDS. They've been promoting that solution in the US for years. Yet AIDS continues to spread in this country. So, Harvard University conducted a study in the continent that has the worst case of AIDS epidemic - Africa. There, they discovered that Uganda had the most success in reducing the spread of this disease. Why? It’s because their government rejected the failed policies of the West and adopted their own solution. They focused on changing risky behaviors instead, which is a solution rejected by the West. They promoted abstinence and monogamous relationships. The statistics prove that their solution worked. So ask yourselves this question. Given this evidence, "What is the logical solution to stop the spread of AIDS?" If you're a rational human being, the answer is obvious. But if you're a politician , or a member of the media or Hollywood, then you wouldn't have a clue even if the answer stared at you right in the face.

Can Fame or Fortune Bring Happiness?

I was watching the biography of Errol Flynn last weekend. This famous actor had everything: looks, fame, fortune, & women. Unfortunately, he discovered the hard way that these don’t make him immune from other problems, such as frivolous lawsuits & dishonest accountants. He became despondent, and abused alcohol and drugs. He developed liver problems and, in his 50’s, died of a heart attack. He’s not alone. Other celebrities had it all, such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, etc. But they all died due to substance abuse. So everyone is asking, “Why could people, who have it all, be so unhappy?” That’s because everybody assumed that fame or fortune can bring happiness. That’s what the media wants you and I to believe. Apparently this isn’t true. So what is the true source of happiness? I won’t attempt to answer that for you. Each of you will need to seek & discover that answer for yourselves.

People Can Change

Because of media bias, you won't hear this story on ABC News, nor on CNN's Larry King Live. So this story was obtained from WorldNetDaily.com instead. It's about Michael Glatze, who is a prominent gay activist & editor of Young Gay America magazine. He lived the homosexual lifestyle at age 16. But at age 30, he found God, or rather, God found him. He said his conversion was the most liberating experience in his entire life. He further stated that he had been leading a movement of sin & corruption, that homosexuality prevented him from finding his true self, that homosexuality is lust & pornography wrapped into one, and that it destroys young minds. So he abandoned his homosexual lifestyle. Now that he has a personal relationship with God, he was no longer confused, afraid, nor upset. So this story is proof that there is hope for people to change.

Media Irresponsibility

Responsible parents worry about what their kids see on TV. Unfortunately, the media defends the type of trash they show on TV by saying that it's the parent's responsibility to control what kids watch on TV. In essence, the media doesn't feel it has any responsibility at all. Well, if you've ever visited the city of San Francisco with your kids, the media certainly won't allow parents to control what kids see. Oftentimes, you'll see billboard advertisements containing nudity, or ads on public transportation that contain vulgarity. Or, events will be held where public lewdness is accepted. So how do you expect a parent to "control" what kids see? Is it any wonder why many families are moving out of the city to areas that are more family-friendly? I think it's time the media & the government realize the influence they can have on kids, and help parents control what their kids see.

Anti-Christian Hatred: The Only Bigotry That's Still Acceptable

We sometimes hear about Christians being persecuted in other countries. But did you realize it happens here in the USA? I just read an Internet article where Bill Maher, host of the talk show "Real Time with Bill Maher" on HBO, made offensive and insulting remarks against Christians, esp. against Catholics. Time-Warner, owner of HBO, issued no apology. Isn't it strange that Don Imus was penalized and criticized by the media for his remarks, but Bill Maher got away with his? Furthermore, you won't hear anyone attack Jews or Muslims because that's considered politically incorrect. According to the American Family Association, "For the mainstream media, Christians are the only religious group in America against whom such bigotry is allowed." The Anti-Defamation League warns against the media's influence in putting down other groups of people, which may lead to prejudice and discrimination against those groups. Remember what happened to the Jews during WWII as a result of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels' influence on the German people? We must not let that happen again, neither to Jews nor to Christians. What can we do? We can stop watching shows that promote such hatred. And we can let Time Warner, Bill Maher, or anybody else, know how displeased we are with these kinds of shows. Let's remind the media that we should respect others, even if we disagree with them. That's the definition of true tolerance.

The Need for Journalistic Integrity

I remember an election held in college for the student assembly. The school newspaper reported that the "conservative" party made racist statements. As a result, the "liberal" party won the assembly elections. The reporter later confessed to fabricating the whole story about the racist remarks. Sadly, he was not punished for this misdeed. The worst part is that he expressed his desire to become a professional journalist. I wondered, "How many people like him currently work for the news media today?" Then is it any wonder why it's so hard for us nowadays to discern if a story is true? Maybe it's time for journalists to take a refresher course in ethics.

Are You Familiar with Other Faiths?

Not long ago, a Muslim co-worker told me about a meeting he had with a non-Muslim colleague. This colleague suffered a heart attack during that meeting and died. My Muslim co-worker was shaken by that incident. He told me that he asked the people at his mosque to pray for his colleague and the bereaved family. I was amazed. I didn't know Muslims did that, especially towards non-Muslims. I realized then that I really don't know much about their faith. Wouldn't it be great if everyone took the time to know what Catholics, Protestants, Muslims and Jews really believed, rather than rely on just hearsay, or the biased news media. Then maybe there would be less hostility in this world.