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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-25-06 02:59 PM
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Gay group to hold Pagan Fertility Ritual on White House Lawn
Edited on Wed Jan-25-06 03:01 PM by IanDB1
Christian extremist groups are sounding the alarm that gay families will be bringing their children to the annual White House Easter Egg Hunt.

But shouldn't they be asking, "Why is George W. Bush hosting a pagan fertility ritual to honor Eostre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring?"



Blessed Be America!
http://www.theholidayspot.com/easter/history/easter_history.htm
http://www.wicca.com/celtic/akasha/ostara.htm
http://www.geocities.com/traditions_uk/Easter.html

Happy Festival of Eostre, George!

Family Pride clarifies its stance on White House Easter egg event



The egg hit the fan Wednesday when the conservative publication The Weekly Standard huffed to its readers that "a church-based homosexual rights group is planning to crash the White House's annual {Easter egg hunt} with a family visibility action to spotlight their non-traditional families."

The Standard warned that gay families were planning to crowd the White House gates the night before the event to be the first to enter the next morning—and get the maximum media exposure.

The magazine got a little confused when it cited an e-mail sent between various gay rights groups, says the Family Pride Coalition. During the past year the coalition has been working with LGBT families to attend the event as it's "a great opportunity for LGBT families to participate in a great American tradition."

"Approximately 9 million children are being raised in LGBT-headed households. Our parents live in every corner of this country, rural and urban, red states and blue states, and we strive like every other parent in this country to give our children the best opportunities, to shower them with love, to teach them respect and a love for the rich and diverse traditions America has to offer them,” said Jennifer Chrisler, executive director. “By participating in this American tradition we hope to show our children a great time while introducing our families to the American public in a genuine and respectful way. I know my 4-year-old twin sons are going to have a terrific time, and I invite anyone with children to come to this cherished event.”

Following the media brouhaha Wednesday, White House spokesman Scott McClellan fielded a question about organizing LGBT families to participate and affirmed that the egg roll is in fact a family event. "Family Pride felt it entirely appropriate to extend the White House’s invitation to all American families, including LGBT parents all across the country," said a statement issued by the group.

More than 100 families have signed up to attend. (Advocate.com)

More:
http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid24638.asp


According to "Satanism In America" the Il Corduno or "horned hand" is a sign of recognition between practicing Satanists. Here is a picture of the salute taken from a Satanic manual. Notice how it is a one-handed salute, and that the palm of the hand faces outward. The following are a few examples among numerous times where Bush has been seen flashing this 'devil's salute'.- most recently at his second inauguration.
http://www.av1611.org/amysalut.html





More:
http://www.bushisantichrist.com
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savemefromdumbya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-25-06 03:00 PM
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1. Surprising that bush should supporting Pagan activities?
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zbdent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-25-06 03:13 PM
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2. I've always wondered why we all know when "Jesus was born"
but some accountant in the old ages doesn't have the records of exactly when Jesus was executed, so it depends on the Full Moon . . .

:evilgrin:
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-25-06 03:18 PM
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3. Jesus was born in in October during The Festival of Tabernacles. n/t
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zbdent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-25-06 03:23 PM
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4. So, why do we celebrate it in December?
:eyes:

I mean, you always hear about how they were doing the "census" . . . and that Jesus was "born" about three years BC . . . :evilgrin:
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-25-06 03:44 PM
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5. That was because the Romans waned to keep their Pagan Solstice celebration
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BR_Parkway Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-25-06 05:41 PM
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6. Because the empty talk about a "War on Christmas" always starts
the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
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