I Have Heard Facts, Gossip, Myths, and Scandals

I have heard, and you have heard, what is purported to be the latest scandals and gossip about many celebrities, politicians, religious leaders, and innumerable other “actors” of society – both past and present.  The gossip is also “local” among friends, relatives, and acquaintances.  Much of the gossip evolves into scandals – real and imaginary.  Much of it adds up to self-promotion or public relations.  Many reports become myths. 

Perspective Provides Variation to Gossip You and I Have Heard

Have you heard the latest myths?  Have you heard the latest scandals?  Have you heard about the latest crime sprees?  I have heard many variations of the communications that continue to bombard our world – as have my readers.  The interpretations or perspectives contributed by each of the participants in the chain of communicating the events provide variety in our entertainment or concerns.  This blog website is my effort to give “my take” or observations concerning world events of which I have been made aware or experienced.

Freedoms to Interpret, Believe, Discount, and Enjoy

The Sources of Our Freedoms are Paramount

The Holy Bible

What the Holy Bible Says About Freedom⁵

The source for the following verses related to “Freedoms” are from the Zondervan King James Version Study Bible. Note that spelling, sentence construction, and punctuation does not conform to current standards and may appear to be in error. 

Isaiah 58:6-7, KJV

Isaiah 61:1, KJV

John 8:32, KJV

John 8:36, KJV

Romans 6:18, KJV

Romans 6:22, KJV

Romans 8:1-4, KJV

1 Corinthians 9:19, KJV

2 Corinthians 3:17, KJV

Galatians 5:1, KJV

Galatians 5:13, KJV

2 Timothy 1:7, KJV

James 1:25, KJV

1 Peter 2:16, KJV

 

In The Beginning and to the End of the Ages

The Constitution of the United States of America

The Bill of Rights

The First 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution are also known as the US Bill of Rights or freedoms.

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 

Amendment II

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. 

Amendment III

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. 

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. 

Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. 

Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. 

Amendment VII

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. 

Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. 

Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. 

Amendment X

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

The United States of America Military

Just a Common Soldier

The United States of America Justice System

Freedom and Obligation by Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

 

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