The Mourners' Bench

Sign of the Times.

2009-03-05T22:14:00.004-05:00

Biblical prophecy gives insight into a time of tribulation in which there will be one-world government, one-world bank, and a one-world religion that will be ruled by the anti-christ. Evidence into what is yet to come can be observed in the following statement from Lou Dobbs reporting a “New World Order” and a “Global New Deal.”Although the Bible doesn’t say exactly when these such events will

We the People March on Washington DC

2009-02-01T22:52:00.003-05:00

This march is about preserving the constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, about getting back to the moral roots of our forefathers and the original intent of this country. It’s about holding our elected officials responsible and accountable or we won't vote for them again. It’s about freedom of speech, and all issues that oppose “We the People” and support large

Congratulations President Elect Obama.

2008-11-05T17:53:00.001-05:00

"Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. (1 Peter 2:13-14)"Some people may find this difficult to understand, but my position is, was, and will continue to remain the same. My past, present, future and eternal

Why I can't vote for Obama

2008-10-16T20:01:00.002-04:00

I wanted to share this article from Huntley Brown - a fabulous concert pianist, a man of God. I appreciate so much his reasoning for not voting for Obama. It's good stuff!Why I Can't Vote For ObamaBy Huntley BrownDear Friends, A few months ago I was asked for my perspective on Obama, I sent out an email with a few points. With the election just around the corner I decided to complete my

BTW I'm Voting For Mccain / Palin

2008-09-27T23:10:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday

2008-09-22T16:44:00.001-04:00

A Mockery of Faith.

2008-09-20T19:58:00.001-04:00

Below is the movie trailer for the Bill Maher's documentary "Religulous." "According to Maher, the title of the film is a portmanteau derived from the words "religion" and "ridiculous," implying the satirical nature of the documentary that is meant to mock the concept of organized religion and the problems it brings about."As I have mentioned in previous blogs, we live in a wicked world that is

Jesus was a "Community Organizer"?

2008-09-20T19:56:00.000-04:00

Political candidates and their surrogates will use any means possible to gain political support. Their love for the world and their desire of worldly gain and political power is without limits. Since telling lies has not produce the desired results in political polls, they have resorted to using a new political strategy. BLASPHEMY!!!.Although Scripture says, "Love not the world, neither the

What Bush and Batman Have in Common

2008-07-25T16:17:00.001-04:00

By ANDREW KLAVANJuly 25, 2008; Page A15A cry for help goes out from a city beleaguered by violence and fear: A beam of light flashed into the night sky, the dark symbol of a bat projected onto the surface of the racing clouds . . .Oh, wait a minute. That's not a bat, actually. In fact, when you trace the outline with your finger, it looks kind of like . . . a "W."[What Bush and Batman Have in

He ventured forth to bring light to the world

2008-07-25T15:44:00.002-04:00

The anointed one's pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a miracle in action - and a blessing to all his faithful followersGerard BakerAnd it came to pass, in the eighth year of the reign of the evil Bush the Younger (The Ignorant), when the whole land from the Arabian desert to the shores of the Great Lakes had been laid barren, that a Child appeared in the wilderness.The Child was blessed in looks and

Standing for Those who Stood for US

2008-07-22T22:49:00.000-04:00

HYPE - The Obama Effect

2008-07-22T11:36:00.000-04:00

Coming to a theater near you...Citizens United's upcoming documentary "HYPE - The Obama Effect."

Is Barack Obama YOUR Messiah?

2008-06-27T22:16:00.000-04:00

"But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ." - 2 Corinthians 11:3"You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below." - Exodus 20:4++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Is Barack Obama the

Episode 1: The Audacity

2008-05-12T18:07:00.000-04:00

Lorne Baxter explores the life of Barack Hussein Obama, Jeremiah Wright and the theology behind it.

Rev. Eugene Rivers on Obama and Wright, Hannity's America

2008-05-05T17:02:00.000-04:00

Barack Obama vs. Jeremiah Wright

2008-04-29T19:59:00.000-04:00

Barack Obama’s pastor, Jeremiah Wright, has become (in)famous for making the following statements:“We bombed Hiroshima, we bombed Nagasaki, and we nuked far more than the thousands in New York and the Pentagon, and we never batted an eye.”“We have supported state terrorism against the Palestinians and black South Africans, and now we are indignant because the stuff we have done overseas is now

The Words of Jeremiah Wright vs. The Word of God.

2008-04-25T18:31:00.001-04:00

“The government gives them the drugs, builds bigger prisons, passes a three-strike law and then wants us to sing ‘God Bless America.’ No, no, no, G- d- America, that’s in the Bible for killing innocent people. G- d- America for treating our citizens as less than human. G- d- America for as long as she acts like she is God and she is supreme.” (-Jeremiah Wright, 2003)"You shall not misuse the name

John Hagee publicly endorsed John McCain

2008-02-29T18:17:00.004-05:00

It seems that I usually find myself posting comments on other blogs instead of keeping this one up to date. For some reason, I find responding to the comments of other kind of fun. Below is one of my comments to "Fred" concerning the John Hagee's endorsement of John McCain. Eric said...Fred,You make it quite obvious that you are unable to defend the non-rejection of the endorsement of Louis

In election 2008, don’t forget Angry White Man

2008-02-25T20:59:00.000-05:00

There may be some that may attempt to psychoanalyze and assign labels based on my comment. Although I will share my position, I will not attempt to explain that which some will never understand to those who will never understand it. If after reading my comments you find yourself not understanding, then accept the fact that my comments were not written for your benefit.In Mr. Hubbell’s article he

Will some white Democrats not vote for Obama due to his race? Say it isn't so!!

2008-02-12T20:34:00.002-05:00

The following is my responses to the comments of other on a friends blog. The comment in quotes are the comments of others that I am responding too. Eric said... IMO, Obama is a political lightweight and it will become quite obvious if he makes it beyond the primaries.To any Obama supporters (without searching his website):Which positions of his do you agree?Which positions

Rally for Romney

2008-02-01T18:42:00.000-05:00

Rally for RomneyConservatives need to act now, before it is too late.By Mark R. LevinI have spent nearly four decades in the conservative movement — from precinct worker to the Reagan White House. I campaigned for Reagan in 1976 and 1980. I served in several top positions during the Reagan administration, including chief of staff to Attorney General Edwin Meese. I have been an active conservative

Black Obama Supporters

2008-01-20T16:38:00.000-05:00

The following is my opinion concerning Obama supporters. Eric said...I enjoy listening to black Dems try to explain why they support Obama and attempt to make it seem like it is based on the issues and not his race. It is usually quite obvious that they don't have a clue about current events or the responsibilities of the POTUS.For black people, being a Dem voter is never about the issues. If

Why Barack Obama is nothing like Dr. Martin Luther King.

2008-01-20T00:51:00.000-05:00

Here is some of the "Best of Eric." This is one of my exchages from a blog on the topic of " Why Barack Obama is nothing like Dr. Martin Luther King." Eric said... When Dr. King protested in the past, it was no secret who and what he was protesting against.MLK said..."I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the

"Trinity United Church of Christ"

2008-01-19T14:54:00.000-05:00

Below are some of my postings related to Obama's Church, "Trinity United Church of Christ" and their mission statement. Eric said... Their statement says, "We are made up of the highly educated and the uneducated. Our congregation is a combination of the haves and the have-nots; the economically disadvantaged, the under-class, the unemployed and the employable."Then they say, "The fortunate who

2007-10-31T01:13:00.000-04:00

The Reason to Own Firearms 40 Reasons Why Own Firearms Because A Bunch Of Old, Dead, White Folks Said I Should: 1) "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." ~ Thomas Jefferson. 2) "The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed." ~ Alexander

2007 CMP Centennial National Matches

2007-08-18T23:04:00.000-04:00

Above is a "Creation of the National Matches" poster like the one I received at the National Matches held at Camp Perry, OH during the week of July 29th. Mine has been framed, and has a special place on the wall of our family room. The poster commemorates President Roosevelt’s role in promoting marksmanship and creating the National Matches. The quote is as follows: The great body of our

World History - As it Really Happened

2007-04-23T22:44:00.000-04:00

This was posted to a forum that I am a member of. I am not the author, but I found it funny. It is still true that the best humor has an element of truth.Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunters/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the Summer and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in the winter.The two most important events in all

The New Progressive Bible

2006-12-19T19:42:00.000-05:00

Move over KJV and NIV, here comes the new Progressive Bible.

MTV Doesn't like Black People?

2006-11-03T10:06:00.000-05:00

Kanye West, who stated on National TV after Hurricane Katrina that "George Bush doesn't like Black People" is upset again. Kanye crashed the stage when the award for Best Video was being presented to another group....Kanye said he should have won the prize for his video "Touch The Sky," because it "cost a million dollars, Pamela Anderson was in it. I was jumping across canyons. "If I don't win,

Who is really getting played?

2006-10-30T20:40:00.000-05:00

Imagine the looks I get, when I tell people I don’t have cable or satellite television. To put things in the terms of one of my favorite movies, I choose to be unplugged from the Matrix. We have a television, and it does have an antenna, but I refuse to spend money on the garbage that is piped into people’s homes on Hollywood’s sewer line. When I am at home, I believe that there are more

VoteMatch Quiz

2006-10-24T11:38:00.000-04:00

Take the quiz, you may learn a little about yourself. My results were not much of a surprise. PoliticsMatch Your Political Philosophy The below is a way of thinking about your political philosophy by dividing your PoliticsMatch answers into "personal" and "economic" questions. It is

Ann Coulter vs Susan Estrich

2006-10-12T16:20:00.000-04:00

Although imitation is the best form of flattery, Ms Estrich should have spent a little extra money for a photoshopped picture. On second thought, even if she put her face on Ann's body it still would't work for her. In my opinion, Ms. Estrich is a couple of 12 packs from holding a candle to Ann Coulter.

2006 Political Ads

2006-10-10T16:50:00.000-04:00

The 2006 election season has caused the creation of some very funny ads.

Maryland Democrats - DEM or DUMBER

2006-10-04T22:46:00.000-04:00

The Democrat Party in Maryland is again up to no good, but Micheal Steele is takin' out the trash. They wouldn’t support Kweisi Mfume’s run for the US Senate, and now they attack Micheal Steele with political trickery. In Democratic Party politics, Blacks are only good as voters, not as canidates. So, as they say in the WWF, MD Dems you need to "know your role, and shut your mouth" and vote for

Alan Colmes Interview with Sen. John McCain.

2006-09-19T21:52:00.000-04:00

Alan Colmes: Sen. McCain, you have made it clear that you are strongly opposed to torturing terrorist to obtain the information needed to stop future acts of terror. However, according to a confidential and unnamed source, there have been reports of many who at the hands of Government officials have been repeatedly struck with whips, chains, and other hard objects, been kept awake for extended

al-Zarqawi needs a NRA Instructor.

2006-05-04T18:32:00.000-04:00

It appears that terrorist mastermind and al-Qaida leader Musab al-Zarqawi is in need of a NRA basic rifle course. In the video, he is unable operate his own rifle, and is shown sweeping his fellow terrorist with the muzzle of his firearm. Here is the video.Maybe we should send him some ammo, and let him kill his own people.

Cynthia McKinney - Media Bully

2006-04-27T01:46:00.000-04:00

Cynthia McKinney (D-GA), the Black Progressive Congresswoman, proudly plays her "Race Card."

What Did The Democrats Say About Iraq's WMD

2006-04-18T11:13:00.000-04:00

Here is a little something for those who still believe that Bush lied about WMDs. Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is

Illegal Immigration Enforcement – A Possible Solution

2006-04-11T12:06:00.000-04:00

It has become quite obvious that our elected have no intention passing the laws necessary to address the enormous problem of the illegal invasion. It seems that the Republicans want the cheap labor, and the Democrats want the votes. I heard a term mentioned today that prompted me to do a little more research. The term is Mandamus Action. From my understanding a Mandamus Action is a legal

RACECARD - Card Declined

2006-04-05T17:23:00.000-04:00

On CNN.com watch as Rep. McKinney hides behind her attorney as she is questioned by Soledad O'Brien about what took place prior to her punching a Capitol Police Officer. Chief Gainer of the U.S. Capitol Police explained their departments procedures, but Ms. McKinney is unable to explain or defend her actions. For Ms. McKinney, an insanity defense still remains her best option.

RACECARD - Don't Leave Home Without It

2006-04-04T17:36:00.000-04:00

Don't Leave Home Without It.According to the Associated Press, Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) assaulted a Capitol Police officer after she walked past a security checkpoint without presenting the proper ID or following security protocol. Rep. McKinney claims, “This whole incident was instigated by the inappropriate touching and stopping of me, a female black congresswoman,"However, the

Hey Hey Hey... What's Bill got say?

2006-04-03T20:30:00.000-04:00

Once again Bill Cosby speaks out to address problems in the Black community. His message was clear, but was anyone listening?According to Reuters, on April 1st, Bill Cosby spoke before 2000 people in New Orleans. His message...It's painful, but we can't cleanse ourselves unless we look at the wound.Ladies and gentlemen, you had the highest murder rate, unto each other. You were dealing drugs to

Coming to a Church Near You.

2006-03-31T21:59:00.000-05:00

Problems in the Black Community - Shoot the Messenger.

2006-03-31T17:44:00.000-05:00

What is the solution to the problems in the Black community? What has happened to Black men? Why are some succeeding while many Black people are failing? These are some of the questions and issues I have attempted address in this blog. Like many others before me, I have offered suggestions, but my proposed solutions go ignored. They are dismissed as the words of someone who doesn’t know

Para inglés aprieta dos. (A response)

2006-03-31T17:02:00.000-05:00

I received the following response from Sen. Bill Frist. It's a form letter, but it took too long to be an auto-generated response. I feel fairly confident that someone on his staff read my comments. Will it make a difference? I don't know, but I take pride in being part of the not so silent majority. Dear Friend:Thank you for contacting me regarding comprehensive immigration reform. It is an

Para inglés aprieta dos. (For English Press 2.)

2006-03-29T07:36:00.000-05:00

First it was English, and then it became press 1 for English. Is Para inglés aprieta dos next?The issue of illegal immigration is a very important. For those who think I don't have any issues with the Republican Party, below is my letter sent to President Bush, my Congressional representatives, and the leadership of the US House and Senate. If you have never written your elected officials, you

Black Marriage

2006-03-28T18:45:00.000-05:00

On La Shawn Barber's Corner, she has addressed the topic of Black Marriage in reference to the article Marriage Is for White People.She give two major reasons - fatherless homes and the lack of shame of illegitimacy. I would add as a contributing factor the governmental financial support that eliminates the need of an intact family. Although Uncle Sam may be a good Suga' Daddy, he is a poor

V for VENDETTA.

2006-03-23T11:19:00.000-05:00

In a discussion on another blog, the topic of a vendetta was mentioned. Below is my response. I have added to my FAQs for future reference. ABOUT THE HOST gives some information about me. Greater details concerning my political points of view will be added soon.Why you have this embedded vendetta against the Democrats, who seem to be your target?I have a vendetta, but I don’t limit myself to

Media Bias... What Media Bias?

2006-03-23T09:16:00.000-05:00

Local businessman gets held up, criminal gets shot, and criminal dies. There is no need for a long trial, no taxpayer expense of a prison sentence, no multiple appeals, no plea bargain and absolutely no possibility of a repeat offender. Best of all, there is no dead businessman. For the people of Baltimore, there is one less criminal on the streets to rob or kill another day.Case closed, right?

Lessons Learned in My Youth.

2006-03-22T08:47:00.000-05:00

Recently, I was reflecting on some of the lessons learn in my youth. Lessons such as the value of hard work, honest, commitment, and loyalty were learned the hard way. Unfortunately, due to babies having babies, out of wedlock childbirths, fatherless homes, and the lack of a good moral foundation, except for in some rare occasions, parents just don’t teach these values and lessons anymore.My very

HISTORY OF GUN CONTROL

2006-03-21T21:58:00.000-05:00

One of my core values is freedom, and the right to defend it. Slavery in this country would not have lasted long if the means to defend freedom was available. The following was posted to a newsgroup that I read. It reminded me of the actions that some have taken in this country.To the subjects of Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Maryland, and California please learn from the

To Server and Protect?

2006-03-21T16:43:00.000-05:00

In Defenseless Decision, Why were guns taken from law-abiding citizens in New Orleans? John Lott, Jr. addresses one of the seldom reported issues that effected Hurricane Katrina survivors. During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, calling 911 or the police was not an option. In a near SHTF (Stuff Hits The Fan) scenario, the New Orleans' police superintendent Eddie Compass announced "No one will

A Sip of Cold Water.

2006-03-10T16:42:00.000-05:00

I have recently been taking a sip of cold water, and hanging out with Izrah at The Water Cooler. On the topic of Black Like Me Revisited we have been discussing racism and why Danny Glover, and Kadeem Hardison can't get a cab in NYC. To quote myself,If I was a cab driver in NYC, and I wanted to make it home safely every night I would carefully consider my options. As the chances of me getting

Break Time is Over- Time to Get Back to Work.

2006-03-08T16:14:00.000-05:00

Well, after a little time to reflect, reevaluate, and regroup it is now time to get back to the task at hand. During my time away, I had the opportunity to put things into perspective. Without fully realizing it, I had allowed myself to become overly consumed the various news and topics of the day. As a result, the time needed to enjoy my life, liberty and to pursue my happiness began to

I NEED A BREAK!

2006-02-24T00:35:00.000-05:00

JUST NEED A LITTLE TIME TO REFLECT, REEVALUATE, AND REGROUP. HOPE TO BE BACK SOON.THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

HILLARY: UNHINGED ON VOUCHERS

2006-02-23T16:17:00.000-05:00

Sen. Hillary Clinton (D - NY) speaks out in strong opposition to school vouchers.As Michelle Malkin states,Hillary screeches that providing inner-city and poor students with more choice in education will lead to a "school of the Church of the White Supremacist " and a "School of the Jihad."In her speech, Sen. Hillary Clinton went back to the 40 year old Democrat racial division playbook, and

WORK!?!

2006-02-22T19:13:00.000-05:00

I read on La Shawn Barber’s Corner that it seems that the former residents of the New Orleans "Chocolate City" will have the opportunity to learn a new 4-letter-word. WORK!Houston transplants who want to return to New Orleans got a dose of tough love. “We don’t need soap opera watchers right now,” said New Orleans council member Oliver ThomasOliver Thomas also states,We're going to target the

We Shall Overcome?

2006-02-22T11:50:00.000-05:00

by Eric of http://freemantalkin.blogspot.comWe Shall Overcome has been the theme song for the civil rights movement for over 40 years. Although the words of this song may have once had significant meaning, now it is time to finally face reality. We shall overcome? I seriously doubt it. Some have overcome, some will overcome, and some will continue to make excuses. Which one are you?Despite 40

The Thunder Run: Found In My Inbox this AM

2006-02-13T19:40:00.000-05:00

Here is a very funny letter to the IRS from a satisfied taxpayer.Enjoy.

Wake up Black America

2006-02-13T12:41:00.000-05:00

On Wake up Black America, in The freedom fighters against the New Era of Slavery in America, the author states:"Free thinkers and visionarys like Michael Steele, Lynn Swan, Jesse Lee Peterson, Thomas Sowell, Walter E Williams, Starr Parker, LaShawn Barber, William Perryman gives me hope and determination that we can have"FREEDOM of CHOICE" as Black Americans."Amen.

Matrix as Messiah Movie

2006-02-12T14:30:00.000-05:00

The Real Message Encoded Within The Matrix.My all time favorite movie is the Matrix. I like it not just because of the often imitated special effects and fight scenes, but because I saw the immediate similarities with Neo, and "The One." I found a site that confirms that I wasn’t the only one to see the various parallels. Here is one of the many examples. The Bible - John the

Alabama Church Fires - Here is My Solution

2006-02-12T09:15:00.000-05:00

Once again, another rural Alabama Church is set on fire. Although some have attempted to make a racial connection between the fires, not all churches have been Black Churches. One definite simularity in these fires is that all these fires are attacks on the people of God. The article, Alabama communities feel a searing loss, states the following:Frank Wilson, a Rehobeth deacon, said congregants

Felon Vote, the Last Hope

2006-02-11T09:45:00.000-05:00

On Wake up Black America, there was very interesting discussion about the Maryland Democrats, and how they are trying to pass a law to give felons the right to vote. My response was the following. I believe I will try a different approach. Rather than knock them, I’ll applaud their efforts to keep their dead political party on life support. What brilliant, highly compensated, well-educated

CELEBRATING HER SPIRIT.

2006-02-10T20:20:00.000-05:00

Coretta Scott KingApril 27, 1927 - January 30, 2006The .PDF copy of the program from the funeral of Coretta Scott King is downloadable. It is actually done with class and with dignity, unlike the three-ring-circus that was broadcasted on television. Some people just don’t have common courtesy when it comes to attempts at promoting a dead (excuse the pun) political party. It would have shown a

The Politics on the Clinton Plantation.

2006-02-10T11:30:00.000-05:00

On January 16. 2006, during an event to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Sen. Hillary Clinton (D- NY), a likely Democrat Presidential candidate, made the following statement to a mostly Black audience at the Canaan Baptist Church of Christ in Harlem. "When you look at the way the House of Representatives has been run, it has been run like a plantation, and you know what I'm

OK Cupid Politics Test

2006-02-09T14:00:00.000-05:00

Here is an excellent test that will show exactly where you fit within the political spectrum. Its results have been know to be a real eye opener for some.Conservative? Liberal? Republican? Democrat? No matter how you vote, it's unlikely that any one of these words perfectly reflects your views. Politcal beliefs are often intuitive and personal, and no party, platform, candidate or external label

John Stossel's Stupid in America

2006-02-03T17:54:00.000-05:00

How Lack of Choice Cheats Our Kids Out of a Good EducationThis is an excellent examples of why I support school vouchers and school choice. As you read the article, ask yourself why does it have to be like this? Who is to blame, the parents, the students, or the system? Who is suffering, the parents, the students, or the system?As in all professions, there are good employees and bad employees. In

Welcome to “The Mourners’ Bench.”

2006-01-01T06:30:00.000-05:00

A mourners’ bench is a small wooden bench in the front of a church for mourners or repentance of sin. It was a place where those in need of prayer grew closer to God. At times, it seems like that the entire World needs to visit “The Mourners’ Bench,” hence the name of this site.This site has it origin in an email list of a small group of my dearest and closest friends and family. During my vast

About the Host

2005-12-31T23:02:00.000-05:00

My name is Eric. I am a husband, a father, a protector and provider. I am a living proof of the false perception that all Black people think alike. I oppose those who claim to be “Black Leaders,” because they don’t speak for me. “Black Leaders” are for those without direction. I value faith in God, freedom, and all of the other gifts that God has allowed me to have. I believe in right and

Guest Comment Policy

2005-12-31T23:01:00.000-05:00

To minimize the number of misunderstandings, the following is the Mourners’ Bench’s official policy. You are a guest on my blog and inappropriate “Evil” behavior will be dealt with by editing, deleting, or any other means the host deems appropiate. Like life itself, your conduct here boil down to either “Good” or “Evil.” Note: This policy is subject to change based on need, and you are

Frequently Asked Questions

2005-12-31T23:00:00.000-05:00

What is a Mourners' Bench?A mourners’ bench is wooden bench 20-25 inches high, 12-14 inches wide, several feel long, sometimes covered with padding, that was placed at the front in a church revival meeting for mourners or repentant sinners. It was known to be the place of outbreaks of tears over sin. Mourners sat before others who might see their suffering and join in their prayers. The blessed