Dr. D.James Kennedy

12/15/2004 ACLU Plans Intelligent Design Lawsuit
A lawsuit is expected from the ACLU challenging the decision by the Dover (Penn.) School District’s decision to teach alternatives to the theory of evolution alongside Darwinism.

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11/23/2004 ACLU Targets Abstinence Education Program
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is threatening a lawsuit against the state of Louisiana with a lawsuit because a state-run website promoting abstinence mentions God. The ACLU’s threat is that unless the Governor’s Program on Abstinence removes the religious references from its website within 30 days, a lawsuit will be filed in federal court.

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11/17/2004 Rhode Island City Beats ACLU’s Christmas Lawsuit
The city of Cranston, Rhode Island, has successfully defended its right to celebrate the Christmas holiday with decorations on the front lawn of City Hall. On November 15, U.S. District Judge William Smith ruled that the city’s nativity scene was not an unconstitutional endorsement of religion.

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10/28/2004 ACLU Lawsuit Seeking to Force Baltimore to Accept Same-Sex “Marriage”
ACLU Lawsuit Seeking to Force Baltimore to Accept Same-Sex “Marriage”

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10/5/2004 ACLU Seeks to Overturn Florida’s Ban on Homosexual Adoption
The ACLU is challenging Florida’s ban on adoptions by homosexuals in the United States Supreme Court. The only state in the nation with such a law, it was upheld by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this year, amidst similar complaints that the law is “discriminatory.”

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9/22/2004 Phoenix Requires Porn Filters in Libraries, ACLU Up In Arms
After experiencing the tragic effects of pornography, the city of Phoenix, Arizona, has issued a ban on internet pornography in the city’s public libraries. Not surprisingly, the ACLU is planning to challenge the ban.

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9/17/2004 Delaware School District Ignores ACLU Threats
Despite threats of litigation from the ACLU, one Delaware school district has made it abundantly clear that they will not surrender America's Christian heritage without a fight.

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8/20/2004 ACLU Threatens Child Services Over Gospel Concert
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) claims that a fundraising concert sponsored by the Franklin County Children Services is illegal, because the program will include Gospel music.

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8/5/2004 ACLU Sues to Prevent Fla. Parental Notification Amendment
In November, Florida voters are expecting to vote on whether to add an amendment to the state constitution requiring minors to notify one parent prior to obtaining an abortion. On August 2, the ACLU and several chapters of Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction that would prevent the proposed amendment from appearing on the ballot.

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8/4/2004 ACLU Defends Nudity T-Shirt on Commercial Flight
American Airlines is under scrutiny from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other extremist groups after requesting that one of its passengers remove a T-shirt that displayed a naked woman.

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7/26/2004 ACLU Jumps on South Dakota Library for Removing Smut
Last week, the CENTER reported the removal of an inappropriate Planned Parenthood website (by Governor Mike Rounds) from a South Dakota website geared toward teenagers. Now, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) plans to challenge that move, saying that Rounds’ removal of the sexually inappropriate teen website, called “Teen Wire,” amounts to censorship.

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7/14/2004 ACLU Claims FMA Harmful to Children
The Illinois affiliate of the ACLU has sent a letter to its senators urging them to vote against the Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA - SJ 40), which is embroiled in debate within the Senate chambers. Saying that FMA is “harmful to children who live in same-sex households,” ACLU of Illinois spokesman Edwin Yohnka called on Senators Richard Durbin and Peter Fitzgerald to not support “writing discrimination into our constitution.”

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7/7/2004 School District, ACLU Refuse Christian Free-Speech
Bowing to pressure from the Connecticut Civil Liberties Union (Connecticut chapter of the ACLU), the Windsor Locks School District reversed its decision to allow clergy to give a biblical response to claims made by a pro-homosexual group (the Stonewall Speakers) in a school-wide student assembly.

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7/1/2004 ACLU Challenges Ban of Nude Teen Camps
On June 29, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Virginia, claiming that a state law banning child nudity camps is unconstitutional. The ACLU argues that the law violates the children’s right to privacy.

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6/10/2004 ACLU Bullies District into Banning Bible Distribution
Under a looming federal lawsuit initiated by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a suburban school district in Missouri has agreed to a settlement barring the Gideons International organization from distributing Bibles to any students who express an interest in receiving them.

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6/1/2004 ACLU Forces L.A. County to Remove Cross from Seal
On June 1, L.A. County officials voted 3-2 to remove the cross from the county's official seal following threats of a federal lawsuit from the ACLU.

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5/7/2004 ACLU Threatens La Mesa City Council Over Prayer
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) continues its assault on the religious liberties of Christians. The La Mesa (Calif.) City Council has been threatened with a lawsuit for having the name of Jesus Christ used in an opening prayer.

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5/3/2004 ACLU Forces City to Remove Cross from Logo
For the past 40 years, the Redlands, California, city logo has included a shimmering cross that hovers above a church steeple. On April 30, after the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) threatened the city with a federal lawsuit, this image was removed from all aspects of city property.

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4/22/2004 ACLU and Media Giants Lobby for F-Word
Following the FCC's decision to prohibit the use of the "F-word" on the nation's airwaves, the ACLU and several major media giants are protesting the decision, demanding that the F-word be removed from the list of prohibited language.

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4/16/2004 ACLU Sues School over Teachers Prayer Group
On April 12, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a federal lawsuit against a Bossier Parish School Board in Louisiana because school officials have permitted faculty members to participate in a teacher-led prayer group designed exclusively for adults.

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4/8/2004 ACLU Onslaught on Marriage Continues
The ACLU, along with the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), has now aimed its sights at New York, filing a lawsuit that intends to put forth the idea that there is inherent discrimination written into the state’s marriage laws.

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4/5/2004 ACLU Seeks Removal of Cross from San Diego Park
After a fifteen year legal battle involving the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the San Diego City Council has now tentatively agreed on a proposal that would remove a 43-foot-tall cross from Mount Soledad.

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3/29/2004 ACLU to Defend Transsexual
The ACLU is defending a Kansas transsexual against charges that he falsified information when filing for a “marriage” license.

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3/17/2004 ACLU Attacks Student-Approved Collegiate Prayer
The Marshall University chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has vowed to file a formal complaint after the school body voted to allow student-led prayer before student government productions.

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1/27/2004 ACLU Goes to UN; Files Complaint against US
For the first time in its history, the ACLU has bypassed the routes of traditional American jurisprudence and filed a formal complaint with the United Nations, claiming that the United States has violated international law in its treatment of detainees following the September 11th tragedy.

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1/13/2004 San Diego Settles Boy Scout Suit—Gives ACLU $950,000
On January 8, the city council of San Diego announced plans to settle a long-standing legal battle initiated by the ACLU more than three years ago. The suit seeks to revoke the city’s ability to lease city property to the Boy Scouts of America.

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1/6/2004 ACLU Attacks Prayer at Naval Academy
After succeeding in halting a tradition of prayer at the Virginia Military Institute, the American Civil Liberties Union is now threatening the Naval Academy at Annapolis.

(Just some highlights from 2004, I'll get some more later)

 

ACLU Launches Crusade Against Christmas Displays
Friday, December 19, 2003

By Sam Kastensmidt


For years, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sustained a vicious assault upon Christianity and all public expressions of faith. As we approach the Christmas holiday, the ACLU is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the public ignores the true meaning behind the federal holiday of Christmas.

Oldham County, Kentucky

In Kentucky, the ACLU has questioned the constitutionality of a nativity scene that is displayed in front of the Oldham County Courthouse. After receiving a formal complaint from the ACLU, dated December 9, Oldham County officials met to discuss the most appropriate action for the county to take. Judge-Executive Mary Ellen Kinser, to whom the complaint was addressed, then asked David Friedman, general counsel of the ACLU, if he would like to erect his own display on the courthouse lawn.

The ACLU of Kentucky has not yet issued a formal response, but Friedman told reporters that if the county were to fail to allow all other displays, “they would have a free-speech problem.”

Dave Woosley, the pastor of Grace Baptist Church, believes that the ACLU is “anti-God and anti-religious.” He promised, “We’re not going to start a fight, but we are not going to back up from one either. We are up there to portray what Christmas is really all about.”

Cranston, Rhode Island

The ACLU has pledged to file a federal lawsuit against the city of Cranston, Rhode Island, to remove a display of a nativity scene from the City Hall’s front lawn. The display includes a manger scene, a large menorah, and 15 plastic flamingos with Santa caps on their heads.

Steven Brown, director of the Rhode Island ACLU, told reporters, “The ACLU believes that the city’s approval of the display of a Nativity scene and menorah in front of the seat of government—and immediately adjacent to a public school—cannot withstand constitutional scrutiny.”

Mayor Stephen P. Laffey approved each of the public displays, and responded to the ACLU’s threats by saying, “As everyone knows, both the Grinch and Scrooge had a change of heart when they found out the true meaning of Christmas. And even though Mr. Brown may say, ‘Bah Humbug’ to Cranston, we say to him, ‘Peace on Earth and goodwill toward men.’”

Cedar County, Iowa

The Iowa Civil Liberties Union, an affiliate of the ACLU, has filed a formal complaint with Cedar County administration officials regarding a nativity scene that rests on the courthouse lawn. Even though it has a disclaimer advising that the display is not endorsed by any government entity, the ICLU has filed motions to have it permanently removed from its current location.

On November 4, Randall C. Wilson, the Iowa Civil Liberties Union legal director, sent a letter to county officials claiming, “We have received numerous complaints concerning this display over the years and are now writing to ask the county to discontinue the practice of displaying the crèche on public grounds, beginning with this holiday season.” Cedar County officials decided to ignore the ICLU’s request. As of yet, no legal action has been taken.

Elizabeth, Colorado

The ACLU of Colorado, along with the Jewish Anti-Defamation League, sent a formal request to Les Gray, principal of the Elbert County Charter School, requesting that all references to Christmas be removed from all school functions. The ACLU went so far as to request that children be barred from singing secular songs, including “Jingle Bells,” in which there are no religious references.

The school employed the services of the Alliance Defense Fund and has fended off any threats against the Christmas season. In response to these anti-Christian efforts, Rabbi Daniel Lapin responded, “The ACLU is already notorious for its rabid hostility toward America's Judeo-Christian tradition, but the Anti-Defamation League, originally founded to defend Jews, should know better.”

Baldwin City, Kansas

In Baldwin, Kansas, a local minister was invited to spread cheer at a local elementary school. While at the school, the minister asked a young child about the meaning of Christmas, and he discussed the birth of Jesus. Shortly thereafter, Douglas County Superintendent Jim White received a complaint from the ACLU, claiming that the school district’s actions were unconstitutional.

Mary Davidson, the legal director of the Douglas County ACLU, told local reporters, “I think this superintendent doesn’t understand the separation of church and state.”

Shortly after her comments, Superintendent White announced that Santa is not likely to be invited back to Douglas County schools. “We may not have any Santa Claus come just to make sure we don’t have any [legal] entanglements,” he stated.

Norwood, Massachusetts

On December 5, the ACLU of Massachusetts filed a federal lawsuit against the Norwood School Committee for allowing the continuance of a more than 60-year-old tradition at Balch Elementary School—the display of the nativity scene. In recent years, the town has added a disclaimer indicating that the display is not endorsed by a government entity, but the ACLU argues that the disclaimer does not go far enough.

 

Commentary Date: 6/13/2000


ACLU on Religion


The ACLU says the government should never endorse religion. But what happens when the religion being endorsed is NOT Christianity? Two years ago, Arizona Governor Jane Hull issued a proclamation for a “Bible Week,” but when the ACLU threatened to sue, she caved in. Well, Governor Hull just issued another state proclamation—that celebrates the birth of ... Buddha. So what is the ACLU doing now? Nothing. Their spokesperson said, “Although we may think proclamations are inappropriate, they may not violate the Constitution.” So the double standard is official: According to the ACLU, their fabricated separation of church and state applies only to Christianity.

If we need any more, I shall be happy to go back to the 1920s...........Personally, I don't think I'll be saying "look at the pretty Fig Tree" any time soon.
In Christ
John
(Last one for today, I promise! I really do need to go to work now!)

 

BACK to Kennedy???

For those that need the ACLU go to Baptist Board web page

 

From what I know about the ministry of Dr. Kennedy, I like what Kennedy has done

 

Sorry I led this post away from Kennedy.

But to briefly respond: Every single case referred to as an example of the ACLU's anti-chrisitan position is not that at all. Every case referred to is an effort on the part of the ACLU to prevent the use of public money, meaning legally collected tax dollars, to promote religion. It is obvious that many of you like the idea of public funds to promote YOUR religion, which for the most part, is MY religion too. I just don't want my tax dollars, or anybody else's used for that purpose. We can do the job without the government.

 

Overall I think Kennedy is a wonderful preacher and does a lot of really good things.

I also share the much lower opinion of Falwell expressed by some here.

I have met Kennedy but only briefly, and think his ministry is sound and well-rounded.

As Christians we need to guard our civil liberties. The ACLU far too often tramples them rather than defending them.

 

I've met the man. He's a wonderful and polite man. He's shorter than I thought he'd be, though.

I agree. I like his messages, his approach, and his style.

The only thing I disagree with him on is his periodic moments of revisionist history. Also, I wish he'd talk about politics less. But no preacher is perfect, and I'm fully able to use the spiritual gift of discernment.

Bottom line is, he's a great man of God.

 

That was a big surprise to me, too. The guy's really short, and on TV you can't tell at all.

 

Most like it when men address issues straight on so to speak. I think that I ask myself this question and try to answer it while a man speaks: Try to hear what he is saying and is there anything that he consistently stays away from?
Thanks -------Bart