http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFIrlgZb8nA&feature=related
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Along_the_Watchtower
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U2
Irish rock band U2 first played a cover of "All Along the Watchtower" during their Boy Tour in 1981. Years later, during the Joshua Tree Tour in 1987, the cover was played for a second time, in San Francisco, California, with an additional verse added by Bono.
http://www.threechordsandthetruth.net/u2lyrics/rattleandhum.php
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All Along the Watchtower
Written by Bob DylanThis track recorded live on 11th November 1987
There must be some way out of here
Said the joker to the thief
There's too much confusion here
I can't get no relief
Businessmen, they drink my wine
Ploughmen dig my earth
None of them know along the line
What any of this is worth
No reason to get excited
The thief, he kindly spoke
There are many among us
Who think that life is but a joke
But you and I, we've been through that
And that is not our fate
So let us not talk falsely now
Because the hour is getting late
All along the watchtower
Princes kept the view
While horsemen came and went
Barefoot servants too
All I've got is a red guitar
Three chords and the truth
All I've got is a red guitar
The rest is up to you
There's no reason to get excited
The thief, he kindly spoke
Some among us here
Say that life is just a joke
You and I, we've been through that
And that is not our fate - at least today
So let us not talk falsely now
Because the hour is getting late, late
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Watchtower
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The stated purpose of The Watchtower, as suggested by its subtitle, Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom, is to draw attention to the kingdom of God, which Jehovah's Witnesses believe is a real government that will soon replace all earthly governments. According to the magazine's mission statement, "The purpose of ... The Watchtower is to honor Jehovah God, the Supreme Ruler of the universe. Just as watchtowers in ancient times enabled a person to observe developments from afar, so this magazine shows us the significance of world events in the light of Bible prophecies. It comforts people with the good news that God's Kingdom, which is a real government in heaven, will soon bring an end to all wickedness and transform the earth into a paradise. It promotes faith in Jesus Christ, who died so that we might gain everlasting life and who is now ruling as King of God's Kingdom."[8]
kingdom of God
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The Kingdom of God (Greek: βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ, Basileia tou Theou[1]) or Kingdom of Heaven (Hebrew: מלכות השמים, Malkuth haShamayim; Greek: Βασιλεία τῶν Ουρανῶν, Basileia tōn Ouranōn) is a foundational concept in the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Scroll
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Contents
These scrolls contain an apocalyptic prophecy of a war between the Sons of Light and the Sons of Darkness. The war is first described as an attack by the Sons of Light, consisting of the sons of Levi, the sons of Judah, and the sons of Benjamin, and the exiled of the desert, against Edom, Moab, the sons of Ammon, the Amalekites, Philistia, and the Kittim of Asshur (referred to as the army of Belial), and [those who assist them from among the wicked] who "violate the covenant."[11] In the end, all of Darkness is to be destroyed and Light will live in peace for all eternity. The war is then described again as a conflict between the congregation of God and the congregation of men. The rest of the document is a detailed description of the events of the war and the ways in which it should be conducted.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belial
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Sebastien Michaelis states that Belial seduces by means of arrogance and his adversary is St. Francis of Paola; in this sense his name is translated as "Lord of Arrogance" or "Lord of Pride" (Baal ial).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_of_Paola
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1) He was born in Paola in Calabria, Italy, which at that time was part of the Kingdom of Naples. In his youth he was educated by the Franciscans in Paola. His parents were remarkable for the holiness of their lives: having remained childless for some years after their marriage, they had recourse to prayer and especially commended themselves to the intercession of St. Francis of Assisi. Three children were eventually born to them, the eldest of whom was Francis.
When still in the cradle, he suffered from a swelling which endangered the sight of one of his eyes. His parents again had recourse to Francis of Assisi and made a vow that their son should pass an entire year in the "little habit" of St Francis in one of the convents of his order, a not uncommon practice in the Middle Ages. The child was immediately cured.
2) Veganism and compassion towards animals
He followed a vegan diet, not only free from animal flesh, but also from all animal derived foods, such as eggs and dairy products.[1] One of the vows of the order he founded was the abstinence from meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese and milk.[2] There are several stories about his compassion for animals, and how he gave back life to animals that were killed to be eaten.[3]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercession
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Intercession is the act of interceding (intervening or mediating) between two parties. In both Christian and Islamic religious usage, it is a prayer to God on behalf of others.
In western forms of Christian worship, intercession forms a distinct form of prayer, alongside Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving. In public worship, intercession is offered as prayer for the world beyond the immediate vicinity and friendship networks of the church community. As such, intercession constitutes part of the worshipping community's engagement with otherness, as it expresses Christians' solidarity with those who are 'other' than themselves. In so doing, a church both appeals to, and seeks to embody, God's own love for the world.[1]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Kennedy (remember my son was born on the 13th anniversary of RFK's death) ...cal
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"He who learns must suffer. Even in our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, and against our will, comes wisdom by the awful grace of God."
http://www.saintfrancisgarden.com/Saint-Francis-of-Assisi-and-the-Kennedy-Family-c61.html
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Saint Francis of Assisi and the Kennedy FamilySenator Robert F. Kennedy and his son, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., were named for Saint Francis. St. Francis may be their adopted patron saint. When Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was growing up his family home was in Georgetown. In the garden there was a religious statue of Saint Francis. Their next home was in the country in northern Virginia. The gardens of this Virginia home were filled with statuary and shrines celebrating the life of Saint Francis and his friars. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. decorated his childhood room with pictures portraying Saint Francis and his life. Robert's parents read him and his brothers and sisters stories from the life of Saint Francis, such as "little flowers" and "Saint Francis and the wolf". The summer parish of the Kennedy family is St. Francis Xavier Church, Hyannis, MA. A pretty Roman Catholic Church... Saint Francis' life and the legends of his life became an inspiration to the life of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. At home he has two Saint Francis shrines in his Mount Kisco, New York, garden, numerous books about the life and stories of Saint Francis. He and his wife read stories of Saint Francis and recite his prayer at bed time with their children. Mr. Kennedy has written a children's book about the life of Saint Francis. Saint Francis is the Patron Saint of the Animals and the Enviroment. Kennedy's connection with Saint Francis has extended to Kennedy's work. In his work he has become involved in protecting the environment. This began when he was hired by the Hudson Riverkeepers as their chief prosecuting attorney. He has been involved with the fight to protect New York City's water supply. He is president of the Waterkeeper Alliance, which is over 100 environmental groups working to protect waterways in North America. He is a clinical professor and supervising attorney at the Environmental Litigation Clinic at Pace University School of Law. He speaks out about protecting the enviroment at fund raising functions and other events, he says not only for ourselves but for our children. http://www.hiddenmysteries.org/author/samsel/atlantistoday.html Excerpt:
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