FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BY TONY NASSIF
PRESIDENT, CEDARS CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
818-848-7522
JUNE 29, 2010
Human Trafficking in America
There is much debate about the immigration issue. Most of the debate is about the decent people wanting a better life.
The other part of the debate is simply enforcing the law. Yet another is the controversy about the new Arizona law of which California has a similar law yet Los Angeles issues a boycott of Arizona.
Still yet, there is the national securitythreat presented by the illegal immigration, terrorist connection, and the drug cartels.
There are aspects that are ignored: Human trafficking, Terrorism, Victimization of Women
1. Human trafficking and the DrugCartels: Human trafficking of women and children for the purpose of sexual exploitation is now involving the illegaldrug cartels. Why? It is the biggest money maker next to illegaldrugs.
Message from Arizona Governor Brewer
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=bzDlN7VLmXQ
There’s more
Economic Collapse: Roots and Solutions
By Tony Nassif,
June 26, 2010
Consequences of Greed
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.”
Proverbs 28:22
The Bonuses
Well now we have the AIG bonuses and other outrages. Everyone is scratching their heads, others cry outrage and some just some even dare to proclaim that such an action is immoral. The lies, untruths and half truths and the greed is profound.
What is the Root
The Corruption and the Culture: Don’t Blame Walstreet and don’t Blame the Banks? Who Should be Blamed? All these business leaders who everyone villifies came from the American culture where the Ten Commandments have been removed. God has been expelled from schools and universities. Supplanted existential and nihilistic values based. Now we see the results. Read the rest of this entry »
Voting: God’s Mandate
by
Tony Nassif
In God’s eyes every Christian votes in every election. Either by the ballot or by silence. If by silence moral values are withheld giving greater weight to those in opposition.
Silence Endorses the Worst Alternatives
Many believe they can comfortably sit out the election or their vote wouldn’t count so why vote. Others say God’s people shouldn’t be involved in politics. In God’s eyes silence endorses the worst of the alternatives. No matter what our opinions are we will be held to account for what we did with what we had i.e. the vote.
Abortion, Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
by
Tony Nassif
Declaration of Independence and Constitution
Since the God, the Benefactor of our civil rights, declares that a child is a person “endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights…”, we need examine which constitutional rights are violated when a child is aborted.
A. Declaration of Independence: A child is “…endowed by their creator
with certain unalienable rights, among them life, liberty and the pursuit ofhappiness…”. Thus abortion denies the child this most basic of their God-given rights.
B. 6th Amendment in essence states that “…the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial…to be confronted with the witnesses against him, to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor…”
Abortion imposes the penalty for a capital crime upon an unborn child. In so doing the child is brutally executed without charge and without the protections this amendment affords.
C. 8th Amendment: This guarantees protection against “…cruel and unusual punishments…”
First, the child is not guilty of anything worthy of punishment.
Secondly, the unwarranted punishment of abortion is, by it’s nature “cruel and unusual”. Nowhere in America is the death penalty imposed by dismemberment in tearing the person apart until dead. Nowhere in America is the death penalty imposed which burns a person to death.
Abortion is an execution worse than that given to mass murderers. Yea, many convicted murderers are permitted to live. Not so with an unborn child whose is guilty of nothing more than being alive.
D. 14th Amendment
This amendment guarantees the protection of due process.
“…No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States, nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law, nor deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”
To destroy an unborn child is a clear denial of their right to “due process” and, contrary to the provisions of this amendment abortion is a denial of the unborn child’s right to “…equal protection of the laws.” which includes the protection of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”, the core of our national and individual existence.
About Tony Nassif:
Mr. Nassif is the President and Founder of the Cedars Cultural and Educational Foundation, the Preventing Abuse Conferences and author of Jesus, Politics and the Church. Hehas been the guest on over 200 radio and television programs as well as conferences. Some are: Concerned Women for America, Eagle Forum of California, Trinity Broadcasting, Cornerstone Television, Voice of America and FOX NEWS and many, many more. Mr Nassif also produces the PREVENTING ABUSE CONFERENCES addressing human trafficking, child abduction, and Internet safety. “Listen America” with Dr. Jerry Falwell, “The Right Side” with Mr. Armstrong Williams, “Truths that Transform” with Dr. D.James Kennedy, Christian Coalition national “Road to Victory” Conference, Janet Parshall’s America and Family News in Focus from Focus on the Family, and many more.
Roe v. Wade: A Threat to Senior Citizens?
by
Tony Nassif
Social Security
Presently there is an estimated two working people for every one person on social security.
In the 1950′s there were thirty-five workers for every person on social security.
Since the Roe v. Wade ruling, abortion has denied America the productivity of nearly 20 million tax paying, social security contributing citizens.
Now the Social Security fund is under greater threat with diminishing contributors and increasing number of beneficiaries. How soon will the well run dry? A national catastrophy looms.
The Unborn Now, the Aged and Infirm Next?
Several years ago a politician said that “old people have a duty to die and get out of the way.” People were outraged and he lost the election. People thought it unthinkable to say such an insensitive and callous thing.
However, Roe v. Wade via abortion on demand has devalued human life replacing moral absolutes with secular humanism/atheism. Thus, declaring man as the final authority of life and death. The unthinkable is becoming thinkable.
For example, in China there is the “one child” policy. Guess what happens if a woman is pregnant with the second child.
Secular humanism/atheism has the inherent objective (whether admitted or not) of survival and benefit of the elitist “haves.”
Before the fall of the Soviet Union I went to Russia in winter. The wind chill factor was 80 below zero.
I was shocked to see an elderly woman (about 60-70 years of age) shoveling snow from the city streets into a government dump truck.
In 1973 the nation devalued the life of helpless, unborn children. This devaluation will and is spreading like a cancer threatening the elderly and infirm.
If the American culture continues the way of secular humanism will there be a belief that the elderly and infirm “have a duty to die and get out of the way”? No one will be exempt.
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by
Tony Nassif
SPIRITUAL DYNAMIC TO HUMAN EXISTENCE
Human life and government consist of a spiritual dynamic. The founding fathers of the nation understood this and submitted their intent and actions to “…the Supreme Judge of the world…”. (Declaration of Independence).
This “Supreme Judge” is the benefactor of our human rights. “…we are endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights…”. (Declaration of Independence). Consequently, when discussing abortion we need to address the spiritual dynamic and it’s impact.
Cain and Abel: God Hears the Voice of Innocent Blood
The Bible says that Abel’s blood cried out to God. God cursed Cain for killing his brother. If God heard the voice of one family member’s blood, how loud is the cry of the blood of 40 million aborted babies? What judgment awaits a nation in which this atrocity is continues. What judgment awaits a Church which does nothing?
God Indwells the Womb of a Pregnant Woman
In Jeremiah 1:5 God spoke saying “…before I formed you in the womb
I knew you…” Since God is forming the baby in the womb, where is His
presence? Obviously in the womb. Therefore what does God experience when a baby is ripped from His “arms” as He is forming the child?
The Temple Made with Stone by Human Hands—The Temple Made by God In Whom His Spirit Dwells.
When Jesus threw the money changers out of the temple he got
demonstrably angry. (John 2:14,15). Question: If He became so angry at those who defiled the temple made of stones by the hand of man, how great is His wrath against a nation who destroys His living temples made in His image and in whom the He breathes life?
Jesus Himself Experiences Every Abortion
Jesus said “…I was hungry and you fed me..naked and you clothed
me…” and the people asked when they saw Him hungry or naked, etc. He said “insomuch as you have done it (or not done it) to the least of these my brethren you have done it to me.” Matthew 25:33-end
Based on this principle can we hear Him say “I was being aborted and you helped me” (or didn’t help me?).
What does Jesus say to a Church for whom He had his body mutilated when that Church does nothing? Can we hear Christ ask: “Wasn’t once enough?”
The Writings of the Early Church Fathers
Abortion is not a 20th century atrocity. As far back as the first century A.D. abortions were practiced. Likewise the Church profoundly spoke out against this infanticide.
“We acknowledge, therefore, that life begins with conception,
because we contend that the soul begins at conception. Life
begins when the soul begins.”
Tertullian 3rd century.
“You shall not slay the child by abortions.”
Didache, 1st century book
of apostolic teachings
RU 486 is Not new.
Many think that the abortion pill is a 20th century discovery. Not so. In the 7th century the Church spoke directly to the fact that there were poisons women could take to induce an abortion
“…those who take fetus-killing poisons, they are made
subject to the penalty for murders.
Sixth Ecumenical Council
Canon XCI (681 A.D.)
Spiritual Consequences Impact the Life of Human Existence
The “Supreme Judge of the world” looks upon abortion as an act of murder and devil worship. Such spiritually rebellious and deviant behavior takes an individual and nation outside the protection of the Benefactor of our civil rights. Thus, our individual and national existence is threatened.
The Supreme Judge of the World, as understood by the founding fathers, has standards of moral behavior. Violation of those standards have consequences. Adherence to those standards bring prosperity and blessing. Such is the spiritual dynamic to the abortion issue.
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Illegal Immigration
president@cedarsfoundation.org
818-848-7522
I am the son of Lebanese immigrants. Some relatives could not get in and had to go to South America and many went to Mexico. The Hispanic people are some of the most religious, hard working and honorable people I’ve known.
Lawless immigration is not about the people. It’s about protecting the nation. The blame for the immigration, to a great degree rests with Mexico. Would the Hispanics come to America if their economilc life was better in Mexico?
We present many conferences on human trafficking with important speakers. We have been informed that many of the young girls coming across the boarder are being lured into pornography because of their poverty. Other girls are raped by the traffickers. Many human trafficking victims are brought into the U.S. through Mexico because the border is so porous. Terrorists are assuming Hispanic names and coming through the boarder
The immigration issue is NOT just about people wanting a better life. It’s about protecting America. It’s about protecting those Hispanic immigrants who want a better life. Ignoring and not protecting the border threatens the immigrants and America.
In light of the recent passage of the Arizona law regarding identification and the recent confirmation of the Los Angeles Police Department’s SPECIALORDER 40, I find it important to re-release a position statement regarding SPECIALORDER 40 which was originally distributed in 2004.
To view it please read below
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9-18-04 TO: Members of the Los Angeles Task Force on Human Trafficking and Child Prostitution
Los Angeles Police Commission
Los Angeles City Council As a result of a motion by Councilman Cardenas and passed by the City Council, the Commission on the Status of Women was directed to form a task force regarding the subject of human trafficking and child prostitution.
As a member of this Task Force I was made aware of an LAPD policy which gives me great concern as it potentially and negatively affects local and national security, That policy is: “…not to ask about legal status unless reasonable grounds exist…”
In a recent Time Magazine issue the problem of “porous borders” is of the most severe threat to our security.
“Law enforcement authorities believe the mass movement of illegals, where ever they are from, offers the perfect cover for terrorists seeking
to enter the U.S. especially since tighter controls have been imposed at airports.” Time Magazine
September 20, 2004
Page 52
Consequently, this “policy” is very concerning for several reasons:
2. Terrorists may be using illegals to unknowingly transport explosives/destructive devices (even nuclear) or even duping the illegals to become unknowing suicide bombers. Consider that the illegals coming to America have no documentation and no trace from where they come. If they aren’t duped then they may be forced by threats against themselves or their families.
How vulnerable would be the illegals just trying to seek work if they were paid by the terrorists to transport the deadly cargo (unknown to them) and even receive payment for, unknown to them, the suicide mission? Terrorists have the money. The illegals are looking for pay of only dollars per day. How tempting of an offer could the terrorists make?
We do well to keep in mind that some of the 911 hijackers were not aware they were on a suicide mission.
“The U.S. ‘s borders, rather than becoming more secure since 911,
have grown even more porous. And the trend has accelerated in the
past year…Who are these new arrivals? While the vast majority are
Mexicans, a small but sharply growing number come from other
countries including those with large populations hostile to the U.S.”
Time Magazine
September 20, 2004 page 52
3. It is very easy for terrorists from other countries to blend with the traditional illegals from Mexico because the physiological characteristics of extremists/terrorists are similar to the traditional profile of the illegal (although now they most likely are trying to recruit those of a different profile). Nevertheless, it would be easy for them to blend in with the illegal population crossing the border or being the coyote or the destination recipients of the illegals.
Possible scenario: An illegal is strapped with an explosive (powerful bombs can be very small to wear). The illegal is given a story that either makes them willing to carry the package whether it is worn as a vest or carry a package/present into a public place with high intensity of people e.g mall at Christmas. This explosive can be remotely detonated. If they detonate, the illegal has no trace. To the terrorists, no loss. If the illegal is caught and the bomb disarmed (unlikely if they are planning to remotely detonate) there is no trail to the terrorists because the illegal is on a “one way trip” and the terrorists did not give correct names to the illegals, etc.
(Recently, airport security has announced that more intense screening of outer clothing will be conducted.)
4. Human trafficking is, in great part, inventoried via illegals. For the officers on the street to pass by an opportunity to question and investigate a possible illegal potentially exacerbates the problem of trafficking as well as the threat to our local and national security.
Everytime I have been stopped by a patrol officer while driving, he always asked for my identification. 5. Trafficking of women and children for commercial and/or private sexual exploitation is being revealed for what it is i.e. insidious enslavement (regardless of the means). Consequently, the necessity to “free the LAPD” is paramount to reasons previously presented that precipitated the policy of not inquiring about legal status.
6. I am confident that there are other policies that are “handcuffing” not only LAPD but a variety of law enforcement agencies. I suggest a review of these related policies. That they be changed or eliminated. We need to focus on the two primary concerns i.e. trafficking and victimization of women and children as well as the great concern of domestic/national security.
Respectfully submitted by,
Tony Nassif
Member,
Los Angeles Task Force on Human Trafficking
and Child Prostitution
818-848-7522 president@cedarsfoundation.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BY TONY NASSIF
CEDARS CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
APRIL 26, 2010
WWW.CEDARSFOUNDATION.ORG
Defense Department Expulsion
Franklin Graham, son of Evangelist Billy Graham has been disinvited from the DefenseDepartment National Day of Prayer for simply making an observation regarding the theology and practice of Islam. Interestingly this was made years ago. He rightly makes the distinction between the Muslim people and their religious doctrines.
This should alarm and outrage everyone, not just Christians.
First, these leaders represent mainstream Christianity.
Second, their disinvitations were because of their faith/morality consistant with traditional Christianity.
Third, Franklin Graham is the second of high profile Christian leaders persecuted for their faith. Previously, Tony Perkins from the Family Research Council was disinvited.
Fourth, I personally experienced this same type treatment. When I made a presenation to the
DefenseDepartment on human trafficking I voiced my support for Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. I was told that because of that my presentation was edited from the DVD and I was not given a copy. I am now proceeding with a Freedom of Information Act request.
Fifth, the ominous forboding of things to come: Our nation has degenerated from honoring the Reverend Billy Graham, who prayed with Presidents to discriminating against his son who simply affirmed the Christian heritage and constitutional rights of Americans.
Sixth, Warning: Christians need to take profound notice to the growing hostility to Christianity and Christians by some government policies. In a news brief from ONE NEWS NOW, April 26, 2010, of the American Family Association it said.
“One Pentagon advisor says that rejection wouldn’t have happened while
George W. Bush was in the White House.”
We need to let our voices known to our U.S. Senators, Congressmen/women and President Obama
Seventh, prophesy fulfilled. Late but not too late: We are seeing the continual unfolding of the hostility against Christianity and traditional American values. This is a fulfillment of prophesy after the Soviet Union fell. The word was that the spirit of anti-christ which used communism in the eastern block was exorcised and looking for a new home. It found one in America. This is only the beginning…..unless Americans and people of faith stand up.
ACTION ITEMS
Herein are some brief suggestions that some of our speakers have sent us on ways to help stop human trafficking and help protect women and children. We thought to share them with you. I’ll start with my own: Elect government leaders who will return to traditional morals, demand your pastors preach the full gospel of moral integrity. Get involved with a bonifide group to help save victims and prevent others.
Tony Nassif, president/founder, Preventing Abuse Conference
Presented by The Cedars Cultural and Educational Foundation
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Get informed. Get educated. Donate to organizations working to combat the issue.
Lobby your elected officials to make this issue a central part of foreign and domestic policy
Ken Morris,
President, Frederick Douglass Family Foundation
Descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington.
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GENERAL SAFETY
Your children, including teens, should always practice the “buddy system”. If older kids such as teens, college students, and even adults, do need to walk alone, they need to:
1 Be alert
2 Walk with purpose
3 Don’t have headphones on
4 Park under or near a light
5 Don’t park next to a van or SUV
IF YOUR CHILD IS MISSING
1 Never wait to call law enforcement [call them immediately].
2 …Time is your enemy. 44% of children abducted by strangers are killed in the first hour!
INTERNET SAFETY: Know where your kids go online. Parents need…open…communication with their children.
PORNOGRAPHY: If you find your child on Porn Websites, don’t dismiss it as “Coming of age” or “not a big Deal”. Porn addiction happens FAST and you’re kids brains are being hardwired. Talk to your Kids. Get counseling…”
Suzanne Stanford
President
My Internet Safety Coach And Director, Amber Ready
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Child Safety
Internet Safety Education for both parent and child should begin long before that child’s fingers first touch the keyboard. Be aware that often there are no core values- or values of any type- to be found online, and as such parents must be specific concerning those behaviors and individuals they want children to avoid. Choose to discuss with, rather than speak to them, thus allowing them to freely share their opinions. Reinforce that you are in their lives to love and mentor and that whatever they share with you, you will always love and support them
Children need to know that even should the worst happen, abuse is not their fault, and home will always be there as a place of healing.
In the US, Law Enforcement has identified nearly a million internet child pornographers, yet they are able to investigate less than 2% of these cases due to a lack of funding.
The Protect Our Children Act of 2008 provides these resources, yet the Government has not seen fit to appropriate the promised funding, leaving tens of thousands of helpless children to be sexually exploited and abused. Contact your legislators and demand that this Law be appropriated for!
The Alicia Project
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- Revoke any open border policy.
- Stiffen the penalty for those caught in the act.
- Death Penalty for any child predator caught and convicted.
BAZ
President, Association for the Recovery of Children
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*Slow Down, Pay Attention and Trust your Gut Instinct: Don’t lower your guard simply because you live in the suburbs and your child has a cell phone with them all the time. Check your children while they are sleeping in bed at night, get home phone numbers of the places where they go, and look around at who is hanging out with them. If something feels wrong, then it IS.
*Educate your Child on Predators: Its not just the inner city pimp you have to warn them about. It could be the old man living next door. Talk to your child about how these guys prey on kids, watch educational shows on trafficking, read book on the subject, help them do papers for school on the subject so they can spread this to other kids.
*Have Open Communication!!! Tell you child they can tell you ANYTHING. And mean it! (Or have someone in your support network be there for them) If you see a change in their behavior, ask “Are you ok? Is there anything you need to talk to me about?” They might say no, but do this continually.
Theresa Flores,
Traffick Free
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God and Abortion
by Tony Nassif
president@cedarsfoundation.org
Several years ago God revealed that He, Himself, is victimized by abortion. The following unfolds this truth and the serious consequences.
The Attack
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.” (Jeremiah 1:5). What then does God experience in an abortion? It is like a mother nursing a child and an intruder breaks in ripping the baby in pieces as she watches in horror. How great is the pain, anger and torment?
Invasion of the Holy of Holies
The abortionist invades the “holy of holies” of a mother’s womb, ripping the baby from God’s arms, dismembering the child in His face. This is an act of devil worship. How does God feel being victimized 50 million times…and counting?
Jesus Get’s Angry
Jesus became enraged at the money changers at the temple (John 2: 14, 15). He beat them and drove them out. He also became enraged at those who supported the moneychanger’s desecration by buying from them. Mathew 21:12, 13
If Jesus became so angry at those who defiled His temple made of stones by man’s hand, how great is His anger at a nation who destroys His living temples made in His image in whom His Spirit dwells? (John 1:7)
Jesus Confirms the Victimization and the Accountability
When Jesus told the disciples in helping the needy they were helping him (“I was hungry and you fed me, naked and you clothed me.” Matthew 25). The gospel of John says that He is the light that gives life to everyone. Thus, Christ gives life to the child in the womb. An abortion not only destroys the child but by relation Jesus Himself experiences the atrocity.
What does He think of those who do nothing ? According to Matthew 25 those not doing anything to help the afflicted were thrown into eternal judgment.
The Early Church
Many think abortion is a contemporary issue. Not so. The early church confronted this problem and did so effectively.
“You shall not slay the child by abortions”
Didache 1st century book of apostolic teachings
“We acknowledge, therefore, that life begins at conception because we contend
that the soul begins at conception. Life begins when the soul begins.”
Tertullian, 3rd century Church Father
Remember RU486 abortion pill? Not so new.
In the 7th century A.D. the Church spoke directly to the fact that there were poisons women could take to induce an abortion.
“…those who take fetus-killing poisons, they are made subject to the penalty for murders.”
6th Ecumenical Council, Canon XCI (681 A.D.)
Cain and Abel—America and Abortion
When Cain slew Abel, God heard his blood cry out. God placed a horrendous curse on Cain for the murder. If God heard the voice of one innocent family member’s blood how loud is the cry of the blood of 50 million aborted children. If God exacted such a grievous penalty on Cain, how great is the judgment awaiting those by whom the blood of 50 million aborted children cry.
The Supreme Judge of the World
The Founding Fathers understood the authority of God i.e. “The Supreme Judge of the World”. When they wrote the Declaration of Independence they referred to God as the Supreme Judge of the World possessing standards of right and wrong with consequences of blessing or cursing.
This appeared in the last paragraph. This places all they just said they were going to do, why and their justification. The last paragraph is the capstone under which all preceding is governed.
Abortion violates the standards and morals of the Supreme Judge of the world taking the nation from under His protection to judgment. Even so, God is longsuffering waiting for the nation to repent
Jesus Physically Experienced the Same Effects of an Abortion.
When Jesus was scourged it tore the flesh off His body. In abortion the child is likewise ripped to death. What does Jesus say to the Church for whom his body was mutilated and destroyed who keep voting for candidates who support abortion ?
How great is His anger toward the Church and nation who actually supports abortion of the innocent and His victimization? Can we hear Christ say “wasn’t once enough?”