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Former Vatican treasurer Pell jailed for six years for sexually abusing choir boys
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell was sentenced to six years in jail on Wednesday by an Australian court for sexually abusing two choir boys in Melbourne in the 1990s, and will be registered as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
County Court of Victoria Chief Judge Peter Kidd said there was a real possibility that at age 77, Pell could spend the rest of his life in prison.
Pell, a former top adviser to Pope Francis, is the most senior Catholic to be convicted for child sex offenses.
His downfall brings to the heart of the papal administration a scandal over clerical abuse that has ravaged the Church's credibility in the United States, Chile, Australia and elsewhere over the last three decades.
"In my view, your conduct was permeated by staggering arrogance," said Kidd in handing down the sentence after Pell was convicted of five charges of sexually abusing two children.
"Viewed overall, I consider your moral culpability across both episodes to be high," he told the packed court room.
Pell, who showed no emotion during the sentencing hearing that ran for more than one hour, has maintained his innocence and has filed an appeal that is scheduled to be heard in June.
The offenses against two 13-year-old boys took place after Sunday mass in late 1996 and early 1997 in a room and a corridor at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne, where Pell was archbishop.
One of the victims died in 2014. The other victim, who testified and was cross-examined at the trial, issued a statement through his solicitor saying he found it hard to take comfort in the verdict for now.
"Being a witness in a criminal case has not been easy. I am doing my best to hold myself and my family together," said the victim, who cannot be identified under Australian law protecting sex abuse victims.
During the trial the victim described how Pell had exposed himself to them, fondled their genitals and masturbated and forced one boy to perform an oral sex act on him.
Pell was found guilty by a jury on four charges of indecent acts and one of sexual penetration. He faced a maximum of 10 years in jail for each charge.
"Cardinal Pell, I find beyond reasonable doubt that, on the specific facts of your case, there was a clear relationship of trust with the victims, and you breached that trust and abused your position to facilitate this offending," Kidd said.
Kidd said as archbishop Pell would have "cast a powerful shadow" and thought he could control the situation if caught. He also probably believed his victims would not complain.
During his trial, Pell's own lawyer described the burly 1.9 meters (6 foot and 3 inches) tall cardinal as the "Darth Vader" of the Catholic Church.
Kidd said that as Pell had maintained his innocence, which was his right, he had not shown remorse or contrition for his actions and that his sentence reflected that.
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOT ON TRIAL
After the sentence was handed down, Pell signed paperwork related to his registration as a sex offender, bowed to the judge and then, aided by a walking stick, was escorted out of the court by five corrections officers.
Pope Francis, leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, ended a conference on sexual abuse in February by calling for an "all-out battle" against a crime that should be "erased from the face of the earth".
Kidd made it clear that Pell's sentence was based solely on the crimes he was convicted of by the jury, and that Pell was not to be made a scapegoat for the failings or perceived failings of the Catholic Church.
"In my view, the first episode in the priest's sacristy involved a brazen and forceful sexual attack on the two victims," Kidd said.
"The acts were sexually graphic. Both victims were visibly and audibly distressed during this offending," he said, adding Pell's behavior had a "nasty element" to it.
He set a non-parole period of three years and eight months. Pell would be registered as a sex offender for life.
"I am conscious that the term of imprisonment…carries with it a real, as distinct from theoretical, possibility that you may not live to be released from prison," the judge said.
Pell's sentencing was shown live on television, reflecting the high level of interest in the case, although only the judge was shown and the broadcast was cut immediately after the sentence was delivered.
"It's not enough. Thank God he got a sentence; it should have been at least 10 (years)," said 82-year-old Marge Crawford, who was outside the court as part of Care Leavers Australasia Network, a support group for adults who suffered abuse and neglect in foster care and orphanages.
Pell was convicted in December, but the verdict was suppressed from being made public in Australia by a court order until Feb. 26, when further child sex offense charges against Pell dating back to the 1970s were dropped.
Pell has been close adviser to Pope Francis in recent years.
Many people travelled to the court to hear the sentence.
Author THE FEARLESS VIGILANTEPosted on March 12, 2019 March 12, 2019 Tags Cardinal George Pell, Catholic Church, Choir boys, Former Vatican, Roman Catholic, Sexual Abuse, Sexually abusing choir boysLeave a comment on Former Vatican treasurer Pell jailed for six years for sexually abusing choir boys
EXCLUSIVE: Catholic Church spent $2M on major N.Y. lobbying firms to block child-sex law reform!
ALBANY — Not leaving it to divine chance, the state Catholic Conference has turned in recent years to some of Albany's most well-connected and influential lobby firms to help block a bill that would make it easier for child sex abuse victims to seek justice.
The Catholic Conference, headed by Timothy Cardinal Dolan, has used Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, Patricia Lynch & Associates, Hank Sheinkopf, and Mark Behan Communications to lobby against the Child Victims Act as well as for or against other measures.
All told, the conference spent more than $2.1 million on lobbying from 2007 through the end of 2015, state records show. That does not include the conference's own internal lobbying team.
Filings show the lobbyists were retained, in part, to work on issues associated with "statute of limitations" and "timelines for commencing certain civil actions related to sex offenses." Other issues included parochial school funding and investment tax credits.
"They are willing to spend limitless money in order to basically keep bad guys from being accountable for their actions," said Melanie Blow, chief operations officer of the Stop Abuse Campaign. "I think they're doing it because they don't want to have to pay out settlements."
Added Kathryn Robb, an advocate and survivor who says she was abused by her brother as a 9-year-old: "If they need to spend that much money on lobbying, clearly, then, they have some pretty big secrets to hide."
While a far cry from the millions in lobbying top special interests spend in Albany each year, advocates for child sex abuse survivors say the $2.1 million spent likely represents a worthwhile investment to the Catholic Conference if it can continue to block legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations on child sex abuse civil cases and open a one-year window to bring lawsuits for victims who can no longer sue under current law.
The Catholic Conference has argued that opening a one-year window to revive old cases could ultimately bankrupt the Church.
The firms the Catholic Conference chose is also telling.
Wilson Elser has long been Albany's biggest lobbying firm. The firm represented the Catholic Conference from at least 2007 through the end of 2015 and was paid more than $1 million during that time, according to online filings with the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics.
After several key people either left the firm or reduced their responsibilities, the Church did not renew the contract with Wilson Elser for 2016, sources said.
Wilson Elser, which was being paid $10,000 a month by the Catholic Conference, had no comment.
In its place, state records show, the Catholic Conference hired another prominent firm, Greenberg Traurig, which it is paying $6,000-a-month. The lobbyist from the firm representing the Church is Michael Murphy, who used to be an assistant counsel for the Senate Republicans.
The Senate GOP opposes the one-year "lookback" window that Democrats are calling for.
The Catholic Church, some Orthodox Jewish groups, and other private entities oppose legislation by Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Queens) and Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) that would eliminate the time limit that prohibits adults who were victimized as children from bringing civil cases after their 23rd birthdays.
Another top firm, Patricia Lynch & Associates, whose namesake had close ties to now disgraced Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, was hired by the Catholic Conference in 2009. Lynch's firm for many years was ranked in the top 3 of well-paid lobbyists.
Lynch's hiring by the Catholic Conference came after the Assembly passed different versions of the Child Victims Act four times from 2006 to 2008. The measure never came up again for a vote after Lynch was hired.
Kathryn Robb, who was abused as a child, said the Catholic Conference is hiding something if it has to spend big money on lobby firms. (Jefferson Siegel/New York Daily News)
"Once Ms. Lynch lobbied for the Catholic Conference, Mr. Silver's support for our bill ended, and the bill did not come out of the Assembly's Codes Committee … which as speaker, he controlled," John Aretakis, a former lawyer and an advocate for victims of clergy sex abuse, wrote in a scathing letter recently to a judge handling Silver's recent criminal sentencing.
State lobbying records show the firm's contract with the Catholic Conference was terminated earlier this year, not long after Lynch was outed in court papers as having had an affair with Silver.
Silver was sentenced earlier this month to 12 years in prison after his conviction on federal corruption charges.
Lynch, whose firm was being paid $7,500-a-month, would only say her contract with the Catholic Conference was ended by "mutual consent."
Sheinkopf, meanwhile, has had close ties with Gov. Cuomo, the former leadership of the Senate Democrats when they were in control of the chamber, and even the Senate Republicans.
Like the others who were hired by the Catholic Conference, he would not discuss the specifics about what he does for the $5,000-a-month he is being paid.
"They like me," he said. "They think I'm smart."
In an email, Catholic Conference spokesman Dennis Poust wouldn't comment directly on his organization's lobbying efforts. He also would not comment on the reasoning behind why specific lobbying firms were chosen.
"The Catholic Conference lobbies on many issues, from assisted suicide to farm worker rights to school choice to criminal justice reform," Poust said.
He said the conference's lobbying activity is in full compliance with the law and is reported, as required, to the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics.
"As such it is all a matter of public record," Poust said. "We have no further comment beyond that."
Author THE FEARLESS VIGILANTEPosted on June 24, 2018 Tags Catholic Church, Catholic Priest, Child Sex, Child Sex Law Reform, pedophile, Roman CatholicLeave a comment on EXCLUSIVE: Catholic Church spent $2M on major N.Y. lobbying firms to block child-sex law reform!
The Biblical Evidence for the Existence of Hell!
I've have heard more than one person say that hell does not exist. Many like to say that hell is a figurative or symbolic place that really doesn't exist. They have even tried to tell me that nothing in the Bible says there is a hell. In fact they have gone so far as to try to explain that the word "hell" is not even in the Bible, if you read the original text. There is no end to the deception that Satan has promoted on the earth to give people the assurance that they do not need to do anything to prepare for eternity. What I will attempt to do is show you Bible verses that talk about this place called hell. I will show you that the Bible tells us where it is and what it is. I will demonstrate that the Bible also tells us who will be going there. I believe if you do the research that Jesus while present on the earth actually talked more about hell than He did about heaven. I easily found over 30 different verses in the Gospels with the words in red ink that spoke about hell directly. I believe we should try to pay attention to what the creator God taught us about why He created this place and who it was designed for. Let's start reading in the Old Testament:
Psa 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell and all the nations that forget God.
The Hebrew word translated in the KJV Bible as hell is the Hebrew word "sheol" or H7585. Obviously, reading this verse and the Strong's definition of this word it would appear that this word would seem to indicate a place that has been reserved for those who qualify as being "wicked". The wicked would include all those who were labeled as unrighteous. The word translated as "wicked" in the Hebrew means "morally wrong" and that is probably everybody at some point in their lives. The word also means a bad person or a guilty person. So far I believe everyone in the human race would qualify at one time as one of these definitions. The Hebrew word for "hell" has the following definition from the Strong's:
From H7592; hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranian retreat), including its accessories and inmates: – grave, hell, pit.
We can clearly see from the definition that it refers to a place known as "hades", called the place of the dead. It is also given to us to be a subterranean location. Subterranean means, beneath the surface of the earth. Scientist and most every human alive has at least heard of or seen volcanoes in action. These geological phenomena's are the external proof of the extreme heat within the earth's core. We know that these eruptions come from cracks in the earth's layers that allow this molten material to leak out. I feel like this is God's way of trying to warn people that hell actually exists. I do not believe that God causes volcanoes, but I do know that they do exist. There are numerous scriptures in the Old Testament that refer to this place of the dead and even give us the location of this place. Here are some of these:
Job 11:8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
We can see clearly in this verse that heaven and hell are described as two separate and distinctive places. Meaning they are not the same place or even in the same location of space. In fact the two could be called opposites. Heaven is described as being a place that is UP! A place that is high above us. Hell on the other hand is described as a place that is DOWN! A place that is beneath our feet. Interesting, isn't it?
Psa 16:10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
This verse is of course somewhat controversial. You see in some Christian circles it is taught that Jesus did not go to hell. However, this verse would seem to indicate the complete opposite. I personally believe if Jesus did not go to hell, then you and I will have to go. If Jesus did not take the full punishment for our sin, then we still owe a debt that we cannot pay. It was either paid in full or not paid at all. Jesus said before He was crucified that even as Jonah was 3 days in the belly of the whale, that the He was going to be 3 days in the belly of the earth (Mat 12:40). You cannot take that very many ways that would not seem to say, He was going to hell. If you still do not believe that Jesus went to hell for you, so that you do not have to go, I guess that will be your problem and not mine.
Psa 55:15 Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
We can again see a verse of scripture that clearly locates the position of hell and also confirms who it was made for. God tells us clearly that the "wicked" will "go down". I guess anyone that reads this and still doesn't believe me must think that they do not qualify as one of these wicked. Maybe people think that my sin is not as bad as the sin of others so I must be OK! However, the Bible says that if you even violate any single one part of God's law, you are now guilty of sinning against ALL of the law (James 2:10)! According to God's written Holy Word no matter what sin you did, big or small, the consequences are just the same.
Psa 139:8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
There are so many verses in the Bible like these that I have shown you. They all indicate that "heaven" is UP! and that hell is DOWN! This verse speaks about the "omnipresence" of God and says no matter where you go, God is everywhere. Yet it clearly tells us that some will go up and some will go down.
Pro 15:24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
If you continue to read the many verses like these that I have been presenting to you and still refuse to acknowledgeme the existence of hell, you have been greatly deceived in your midnd not wanting to see the truth. This verse in Proverbs clearly says a wise man is one who acknowledges the ways of life and departs from the way that leads him into hell, below. Again we see two places mentioned, one is implied to be good and the other is definitely not a good place to go to. If a wise man goes Up, then that implies that a "foolish" man or a fool goes "down" by their own choices that they have made.
Isa 5:14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.
Sadly this verse seems to indicate that hell will not be an empty place. The indication is given to us that it will be full of fools and idiots who thought they knew better. I'm sorry I do not know what else to call people who have refused the free gift of salvation. In this verse in Isaiah the path to hell is again said to be down. To descend means to go beneath the surface of the earth. Jesus said "Wide is the gate and broad is path that leads unto destruction and many are those that choose this path" (Mat 7:13). But, then Jesus tells us "that straight is the gate and narrow is the way to life and few are they that find this path" (Mat 7:14). You can see that Jesus is describing two separate groups of people. You can clearly understand that Jesus says one group will live and the other group will die. This of course is a spiritual reality and not a physical one. A spiritual death would be a separation from God who is the author of life. Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" (John 14:6). What was Jesus telling us in this verse in John? Jesus was saying He was the only way to achieve true life. Meaning that every other way that people think they are going is the wrong way. It is a very simple yet profound truth that many still refuse to accept. I can't make you believe it, I can't make you see it, even though I wish I could.
There are so many verses in the Bible that speak about hell that I just can't go over every one. I would strongly suggest that you get your Bible search program and look for them and read everyone carefully. Study to show yourself approved, a workman unto God! I will leave this blog with this profound story given to us by Jesus himself. In the book of Luke Jesus tells us a real story of two real actual men who lived on the earth in the past. In this story we are told the direct name of one man who was named "Lazarus". We know from the story that Jesus says that the man Lazarus was not well physically and was called a beggar who sat at the door of a rich man who had things very nice and lived very well. Lazarus wanted just some crumbs from the rich man's table to quench his hunger, but it appears the rich man did not give him any or much at all. Jesus tells us that both men died physically and were buried. It also tells us something else that is very profound:
Luk 16:22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
You see in this verse we can see two men who died. We know from when Jesus was telling us this story that He was still ministering physically to the nation of Israel. Therefore, we know that Jesus was not yet crucified and that the payment for sin was yet to be accomplished on the cross. Jesus told us in John 3:13 that no man had ever gone to heaven where God was up until this point in time that He spoke that statement. This means after people on the earth died before the shed blood on the cross, they must have gone somewhere else. We can clearly see that the beggar is said to be carried by the angels to this temporary place and it was called "Abraham's bosom". We can also clearly learn that this was not the beggar's body that was taken to this place, but that it was his spirit that was relocated to this temporary location with Abraham. In this verse we are informed that the rich man also died and his body was buried. Where then did the rich man's spirit go? We can read the next verse and find the answer:
Luk 16:23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
We can clearly see that the rich man goes to hell, a place that is intentionally described as a place of torment. Torment is not a good or a positive word is it? Torment implies torture, pain and suffering. Before Jesus was crucified we can see that the beggar was somewhere, not heaven but yet not hell either. It is a place that is described to be a far off from hell, yet the rich man could still see it. Did you also notice that these verses said that the rich man's body was buried, yet the rich man went to hell? If you do not understand that you are spirit that lives in a body you need to get a hold of that fact fast. After your spirit leaves your body you can see from this story, you still exist, you still have feelings, you still can see, you still can talk, you still can do many of the things that you can do today physically, except get saved. It is now too late to get saved.
Luk 16:24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
So the rich man hasn't really changed has he? Even being in hell he thinks he is better than the beggar Lazarus. He asks for mercy from Abraham, his natural father, but yet ask for Abraham to send his brother Lazarus to hell to cool his tongue with water. In this verse we can again clearly see that hell is a place that is described as very, very hot. It is described as being surrounded by flames of fire. So what was Abraham's response to the rich man?
Luk 16:25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
So we can learn some valuable lessons if you want to see them. Jesus told us, "How hard it is for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God" (Mat 19:24). Why is that? Because they think that they do not need God or salvation. They are consumed with a life of luxury and want and need nothing. They make themselves out to be better than others who have nothing and most of the time do nothing to help them. We can clearly see in this story that the lives of these two men of example on earth are in stark contrast and opposition to each other. When one cried out for mercy on the earth, the other refused to give it. Then now that the tables are turned, the other cries out for mercy and yet nothing can be done to help him, even if they wanted to.
Luk 16:26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
Jesus tells us that Abraham told the rich man that nobody could cross the vast expanse that was between them now. It sounds like this area represents a spiritual barrier or even a prison wall like structure. Nobody can get in and nobody can get out. Once you are there you are there, at least until judgment day. You see there is a day when the Bible says that "every knee will bow and call Jesus the Lord God". When presented with the truth, I assume many will still not believe it, but yet they will still be forced to bow their knee. It would be much wiser to bow your knee voluntarily right now, than to wait until later and be forced into this position.
Luk 16:27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:
The rich man is not through asking for stuff and trying to negotiate a better outcome. Now the rich man asks for Abraham to send Lazarus back to the earth to his father's house. Funny how rich men like to ask other people to do stuff for them all the time, isn't it? Did you notice that in verse 25, Abraham said to the rich man "remember"? Do you know that the rich man in hell, without his body could still do this? Do you understand the significance to that revelation? People in hell can still remember and reflect back on everything that they had and the things that they did and still know everyone that they had met here on the earth. What is more astounding is the fact that the rich man knew who Abraham was and He had never met him before. Abraham lived many hundreds of years before this man and yet he still knew him.
Luk 16:28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
Now the rich man in the middle of hell realizes that the time of decision making was on the earth. Since he has found that nothing can be done to help his situation, he wants Abraham to send Lazarus as a witness to his brothers on the earth so they will not come to the same place. No doubt his brothers were also wealthy men who were raised to disregard others.
Luk 16:29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
Now we have some more amazing information. Here we have Abraham speaking about a future son named Moses. How did Abraham know Moses? Apparently Moses was there in the same place as he was and had heard the stories that Moses spoke of. Moses and the prophets wrote God's word down hundreds of years after Abraham lived and Abraham knew what they had done. I find that absolutely fascinating. Here we have a spiritual law of sorts being revealed to us. We can see who ever lives and dies later will meet those and speak with those that went before. An exchange of information is assumed and everyone will know everyone else who is there also. But, did you notice that Abraham is not going to respond to what the rich man said, the way the rich man wanted him to. Abraham tells him that God's Word is where it was at, that was the only way to know God and to be saved. Abraham never said anything about Buddha did he? Abraham never said anything about any other way or religion did he?
Luk 16:30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
The rich man is very persistent and continues to ask for someone from the dead to be sent to his brothers so that they will hear first hand testimony of this awful place of torment. Then if they hear someone personally say look I died and saw hell and it is not good place, they would repent. Did you know that would really not help most people. You see if people do not believe the Bible, how would they believe someone who came up to them and said "I've seen hell and it is a really bad place". Do you think they would believe it then? I do not think it would make any difference. Let's see what Abraham thought about it:
Luk 16:31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
You see Abraham had the same opinion that I did, he tells the rich man that if they do not believe the Word of God, they will not believe someone who was raised from the dead. That is such a strong Word of Truth to consider. You see there are not many ways to God, Abraham never said anything about Islam or any other religion. Abraham said the key was the Bible. This is what salvation is based upon.
We are not told very many things in the Bible about people who are directly said to have went to heaven or to hell. Very few times are we actually given the names of specific individuals. In fact I cannot think of anyone's name that is said to have gone to hell. We are told that Abraham and Lazarus was in a place not associated with hell and it implies that Moses and the prophets were also there. From other stories in the Bible we can assume that Elijah was a specific individual that qualified as a prophet, but was someone who was caught up in a chariot by God. We know from New Testament scriptures that Enoch was also said to have been taken by God. Other than these few named individuals the Bible is purposely vague on the subject. For example, I have heard Sunday School teachers teach about Adam and Eve and how someday we will see them in heaven. However, I have not seen a Bible verse that says that they made it. Just because your name is in the Bible doesn't guarantee that you were saved. There are a lot of names in the Bible that would appear to indicate that they were in hell right now. How about Goliath, the giant?
So according to the Bible, hell is a very real place! Jesus himself confirmed to us the existence of hell. Jesus said, hell exists because it was created for Satan and his demons calling it eternal fire (Mat 25:41). However, from the evidence in the Bible we can also clearly see that that there will be men and women that will also be in hell. I could give you many more scriptures, but if you do not want to see it, it will do no good. I knew a preacher, a man of God that I would call the greatest man of God that I have ever seen on this planet in the last 50 years. This man's testimony goes something like this. As a teenager he was sick because he was born with a malformed heart condition. This man lived to be a teenager and died, left his body and went down to hell just like the story of the rich man in Luke 16. He could see the flames of fire and the large gate into this place of torment. He said he saw a creature that was about to escort him into hell and suddenly something happened. He said that before he went in, that he heard a voice saying something that was not English and he started going back up to the earth passing through the darkness. He then came back to his bed in his bedroom and entered back into his body. I can't tell this as good as he could, but he is no longer with us, so I choose to tell it for him. This story was an example of someone who died and came back to tell us personally, like Abraham said you would not beleive. This man was saved and became a preacher of the gospel trying to get you not to go to this place. I do not know how many, have heard this story of his experience, but God allowed him to come back and try to tell us the truth. I believed his story, but I also believed the Bible before I heard this story. I saw the fruit of his ministry and the effort that he would go through to help people to see the truth. You of course can be like many others who have chosen not to believe and as a result have taken the wide gate and broad path to their own destruction. People will either be saved or will perish based upon what they do right here right now here on this planet.
I wish I could say that I believed that everyone on the planet would be presented the opportunity to make the correct decision and have a chance of a fair opportunity to make this decision for God to go to heaven. However, too many things in the world have proved otherwise. Vast numbers of people have died not having heard the gospel and good news of salvation. Children, babies and those that are too young to choose have been killed unfairly and in an untimely fashion. I do not recall reading in the Bible that God said life is fair or just and that you will be given any such chance to make an informed decision. I do not recall anywhere in the Bible that says God will allow you the opportunity to explore every religion to determine which is the best one and the one that is true. If you think that you have a lot of time to figure it all out, it might already be too late for you. Evil in the world is escalating. Satan is feverously working to try to save himself from hell's flames. As a result, terrorism is on the increase, murder, suicide and other crimes against humanity are being perpetrated at increasing and alarming rates around the world. If you think it is bad now just wait until the Christian are taken out of the world and then you try to figure out what is happening. There will be a lot less informative blogs on the internet when that happens.
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Shopping comparison website operators sent a letter to the European Union's Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager late last week contending that Google isn't complying with a ruling by the EU in regards to how it should display shopping services.
According to a report in CNET citing the open letter, the shopping comparison website rivals contend the auction-based system for deciding which shopping services are on display hasn't fixed the issues. "The harm to competition, consumers and innovation caused by Google's illegal conduct has continued unabated," they said in the letter. The rivals urged the EU competition commission to lodge noncompliance charges against Google.
Last year the EU hit Google with a $2.72 billion fine for displaying its shopping service over those of rivals. The fine came after an antitrust investigation that lasted several years. Under the rules put in place by the EU, Google has to create a system to fix what it said were illegal activities by finding a way to give the same treatment to rival shopping services compared to its own. According to CNET 14 shopping services claim the new methods do not result in an equal playing field. A spokesman for the European Commission told CNET that it has received the letter and was reviewing it carefully. "There is more than one way to do this," said the commission spokesman, referring to the methods Google puts in place. "It is Google's sole responsibility to change its conduct in order to comply with this obligation." The commission noted that it actively monitors the situation and contacts those that are impacted. The spokesman noted that the commission hasn't taken a position on whether Google complied with the ruling. "And since we haven't done so, this obviously remains an open question," he said.


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Sir Patrick Stewart Proved His Worth in Reddit AMA
'How does it feel to be the coolest motherfucker alive?'
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This morning, Star Trek and X-Men legend Sir Patrick Stewart participated in a Reddit AMA to promote his new Starz show Blunt Talk. As with any AMA, there were more questions than answers, but Stewart's responses were jovial and witty. Don't take my word for it. Find some of the best exchanges below:
What was it like seeing your decapitated head in Macbeth?
Don't be silly, I couldn't see my head. It was decapitated!
Sir Patrick, I've read that you were born in Mirfield. As a fellow Yorkshireman, does your old accent ever pop out by mistake sometimes? Or has it completely disappeared after so many years away from God's Own Country?
Sithee, hearing my accent is like suppin' ot lead.
Whats the most accidentally funny thing you've done this week?
Nothing I do is accidentally funny. It is all pre-meditated and carefully planned and scheduled. And if you steal one of my funny ideas, I WILL sue you.
What's in your perfect sandwich?
Always, all my life, a favorite, thickly sliced Granny Smith apple on thick, heavily buttered white bread. Very healthy and yummy.
I was sad to hear of Roger Rees's death in July. I know you worked with him many years ago in the RSC (and in Robin Hood: Men in Tights, of course!) Could you share your favorite memory of him?
Dear Roger Rees saw a preview of my one-man show, A Christmas Carol, and told me I shouldn't act Scrooge. I should simply be him because Scrooge already lived inside me.
What would you advise to Daniel Radcliffe who'd like to play Shakespeare in theatre?
Then Daniel should do it wherever and whenever he can. But I warn him, he could get hooked and wave goodbye to a lovely film career.
Is there any project other than acting you've ever wanted to venture in to?
Yes! Deep-sea diving and mountaineering. There's something about going up and down that turns me on.
I was raised on The Next Generation, and I'd like to think the show imparted upon me a grand sense of imagination and wisdom. It's often stated that "The Inner Light" or the "Caymen" episode, is one of your favorites. I was hoping you could briefly describe your feelings about that episode and what about it resonated with you?
Well, the thing is, my favorite episode is "Inner Light." It was a beautiful script, which for me was almost entirely located away from the Enterprise — and it's crew! And because I was given the chance to perform what Picard would have been like if his life experience had been different. But another important reason is that I had a son in that episode who was played by my son, Daniel Stewart. And if you care to see how he has grown up, watch my new series Blunt Talk.
One of the few MUST-ASK questions for an Englishman. What is your favorite Tea?
Easy. Yorkshire Gold. Any other kind of tea bag needs two bags. By the way, did you know that I am the man who introduced the concept of the double tea bag to the United States. Don't you think that deserves some recognition…A Medal of Honor? And invitation to the White House? Or my own seat on the next space shuttle?
Hi Patrick! Im a huge fan of yours and I grew up watching the X-Men Films. What is the best thing about playing the role of Professor X?
Great costumes in every film, but I loved my superhero costume and my flying chair in Days of Future Past. The chair actually levitated, but only a few inches.
If you HAD to have hair, what kind of hairstyle would you go with?
A mullet.
How does it feel to be the coolest motherfucker alive?
Sunny, is that you?
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Come to the Nathan Manilow Theatre in Park Forest to see the astounding Mucca Pazza theater and music performance October 20, and stay at the nearby Best Western Inn & Suites Midway Hotel!
Mucca Pazza combine marching band traditions and street theater spectacle with rock and roll sensibilities, high level of musicianship, and unparalleled eccentric, frenetic visual presence and genre-bending original compositions! They have earned critical praise and a loyal local following while playing at major festivals including Lollapalooza and Lincoln Center's Out of Doors and collaborating with a range of artists including the Chicago Sinfonietta and Andrew Bird.
Mucca Pazza thinks of itself as a marching band that thinks it is a rock and roll band. It is definitely something you have never seen before. They combine brass, drumming, accordians, cellos and violins and cheerleaders into a spectacle. The group has appeared on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien and the Montreal Jazz Festival.
The Nathan Manilow Theatre is located at 410 Lakewood Blvd. in Park Forest. For tickets, go online to https://tickets.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1570 and follow the prompts, or call the box office at (708) 503-7737.
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Nespresso machines are a common household name these days, as the convenience of making a delicious brew from a pod has become widely popular. Not to be confused with the Keurig, although the two have many similar qualities, Nespresso machines come in a variety of models.
If you're trying to decide between two popular Nespresso machines, the Pixie and the Citiz, you'll need a good idea of their similarities and differences in order to make the right choice. Different features work better for different people.
If you're looking for a machine to brew a lot of coffee on the daily, choosing the Pixie would not be the most efficient decision because it can only pack 24 ounces of water at a time. That goes fast when you have a lot of people drinking, or even if you just want more than a couple of cups at breakfast.
For someone who just wants to make a delicious cup of coffee, without the hassle of figuring out the perfect steps for brewing, a Citiz machine is probably not worth the extra additional cost for the extra features.
We will be examining the features of each of these machines and comparing their functions for this article, in order to help anyone who may be struggling to choose the perfect machine for their needs.
Let's begin with the Nespresso Pixie.
This machine offers both espresso and lungo, so you can switch up the way you take your coffee. Lungo means more water is added to the espresso shots to create a more coffee-like drink rather than just espresso shots.
It comes with a milk frother as well, which is a big plus for anyone looking to get more creative with their espresso. Learning to properly steam milk for a latte or cappuccino can be a challenge, but it is fun to be able to practice in the comfort of your own home.
The machine itself is built very efficiently, and with making your life easier in mind. The machine heats up in just 25 seconds, which means less energy used to get your coffee going. It also shuts itself off automatically after nine minutes, which is great for anyone who may deal with weekly sinking panic at the office when you realize you can't remember if you turned off the coffee maker.
The automatic shut off is also a nice function because if you leave the machine on for another person in the house to potentially make a cup after you, they won't have to turn the machine back on immediately after you've shut it off. If nobody comes through to make another cup, the machine will turn off and you won't need to do anything more.
The Pixie makes the whole process of using the machine as efficient as possible, with a light that alerts you when the 24-ounce tray needs more water. This is a big plus for me, as I often fail to check all the components before diving in to make my drink.
Switching between espresso and lungo is easy, as they each have just one button that corresponds with the desired drink. You won't need to worry about how much water you've added, or how much espresso, as the machine will pull as much water as needed, and has the right amount of grounds in the pods.
The typical price fluctuates, so be sure to keep your eye on the product listing for the most accurate pricing.
While similar in a lot of ways to the Pixie, the Citiz has some key main features that vary from the Pixie.
The water tank is larger, making this a good choice for someone who plans to make a lot of espresso with their machine. The chamber holds 34 ounces, compared to the 24 ounces in the Pixie, which helps cut down the amount of time needed in between refilling the water.
Along with the larger water tank, this machine also offers an adjustable cup size, giving you more freedom to brew the exact amount you'd like. The drip tray is removable, so you can put larger cups or travel mugs underneath the machine and take them on the go faster.
If you tend to come back often between uses, it may not be ideal to use a machine that automatically turns off after nine minutes. A cool feature about the Citiz machine is that you can extend the automatic shut off time to from nine minutes all the way up to 30 minutes.
It's great to have a machine turn off shortly after inactivity, but it can be just as wasteful to make the machine warm back up again shortly after turning it off, so this is a great feature for someone who makes a lot of espresso throughout the day. It would also be the better choice for placement in a lobby or room where people come and go and make coffee as they please.
Like the Pixie, the Citiz comes with a milk frother, which can make your espresso-making experiences more creative and smooth.
Again, prices tend to fluctuate, so if you want an accurate idea of how much a Citiz machine will cost, check out the product listing.
While both Nespresso machines have similar features, and the ability to make a delicious espresso, there are some key differences between the two.
The Pixie has a water tank that holds 24 ounces, and the Citiz holds 34 ounces. This ten ounce difference can really affect the number of times you end up needing to refill the machine, so the bigger option may be best for someone who makes a lot of espresso at a given time.
The Citiz offers more flexibility, as the cup size is adjustable and the drip tray is removable, allowing you to put a larger thermos or cup beneath it.
You can also extend the automatic shutoff for the Citiz machine, moving it from nine minutes to 30 if necessary. This is convenient for anyone who comes back and uses their machine often, or in a lobby or place where many people are coming in and out and making espresso.
As far as looks go, they both are rather sleek and sophisticated, with the Pixie being a little shorter and wider than the Citiz. The Pixie also has silver walls on the side, whereas the Citiz is all black with a few silver edges.
Prices vary, but on most listings I found, the Pixie was just a bit less expensive than the Citiz. With the extra functions the Citiz can offer, the additional cost is probably worth it for anyone whose coffee-making needs would be fulfilled by the machine.
Adding a Nespresso machine can add a whole lot of convenience and the bold great taste of espresso to your life. Never having to measure the correct amount of beans or water again can save time and energy for those who'd rather not be bothered by it. If you're like me and struggle to make espresso that tastes right, having all the steps laid out for you can be a huge help.
Not all machines are created equally though, so it's important to look at all the main features of each machine before you buy one. Some features may be the biggest selling point, and others may be major drawbacks for your specific lifestyle.
If you're someone who just makes a cup or two a day, you might find yourself choosing the machine with a smaller capacity. This is especially good if you are on the go, because you can brew a quick cup of espresso and head out the door, knowing the machine will automatically shut off in the next nine minutes.
The Pixie would not be a great choice for a household or common area that gets a lot of use, because the water would need to be refilled more often and the machine would turn off frequently.
Instead, the Citiz would be a better choice as it holds more coffee, and can stay on for longer amounts of time. The adjustable drip tray means many more cups and travel mugs can sit under the machine and be filled directly from the machine.
I prefer the Pixie, as I am the only one who consumes coffee in my house. I often wake up in a rush and need to get going, so I can easily stick a pod in the machine, brew a cup, and be out the door in a few minutes, without having to worry about if I shut off the machine or not.
There are so many different ways to brew coffee that it can be hard to keep up and know what to buy next. It all comes down to your personal needs, and what suits your lifestyle and aesthetics the best.
If you've got your mind set on a Nespresso machine, this article should help you narrow down what you really want out of your coffee maker.