Thank you.

I agree.

I will speak slowly. The smog was the result of a lack of EPA regulations. Since those regulations have been implemented, no more smog. Is that good or bad for your health?

The thread was mostly a poke at Christians. Do not concern yourself.

That is has been going on for a long time without man around to cause it, man is now around and the natural cycles can be upset by his inclusion, for man now has the power to do so. "Power" is probably the wrong word; "abuse" is better.

You overlooked this statement in my thread: 'I do not believe God punished Texas for what I mentioned or anything else. For me, God does not work that way..."

I already said that.

As flooding from Hurricane Harvey continues to threaten the safety and well-being of Texans, the Trump administration is reportedly reconsidering its approach to flood standards. Last month, the Trump administration rolled back Obama-era standards that were meant to ensure infrastructure would be more resilient to flooding and rising sea levels. Houston v**ed against and did ignore those standards in city planning, building in areas that were meant to be reserved for flood protection. It would have made a difference but unknown how much so.

Houston must come to be seen as the symbol and example of the hazards of de-regulation to ease costs by cities and corporations. The EPA is putting Industry above public safety in many different areas. One of their recent policies on coal has been struck down by a federal judge as being "a blatant disregard for the health and well-being" of citizens. Is there over-regulation? Of course. But the EPA is doing the classic throw out the baby with the bathwater. All for Big Business, as if the lives of our family, friends, and children is "little business." Do anyone of you remember the smog that regularly engulfed cities in America that was such a threat to health and life? In recent memory, how many smog alerts?

Regulations protecting our air, water, and fields is not a Soros-backed attack on American business, yet that is how it gets presented by people like Trump and the Republicans. They de-regulated Wall Street and the banks: anyone remember 2008? And they want to do it again!

Anti-a******n law; anti-Sanctuary City law; V**er Suppression bill; Gerrymandering Bill: all blocked by Federal Judges saying they violate the law of the land. Romans13 is the guide: "13:1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." God blessed America with its founding documents and system of government. Texas is in r*******n against the Christian Nation God has established. His judgment is plain and Texas legislature brought it their state, upon themselves.

When Hurricane Katrina slammed New Orleans, three very prominent (so-called) Christian leaders claimed it was God's judgment of that city and America: Pat Robertson, Hal Lindsey, and Chuck Colson. (You can read their statements here: https://www.mediamatters.org/research/2005/09/13/religious-conservatives-claim-katrina-was-gods/133804) A number of other not so prominent (so-called) Christians agreed. Here we have another disaster of biblical proportions and...silence. (Accept the outcry against Joel Osteen's disgraceful insensitivity.) Why? Politics, perchance?

I do not believe God punished Texas for what I mentioned or anything else. For me, God does not work that way, and this is clear in 2Corinthians5:10-16. (And Revelation.)

Cut and paste from: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/02/24/canadian-christian-leaders-denounce-franklin-graham-ahead-of-his-vancouver-trip/?utm_term=.557b2052a359

“[Graham] has made disparaging and uncharitable remarks about Muslims and the L***Q+ community, while portraying the e******n, administration and policies of U.S. President Donald Trump as intrinsically aligned with the Christian church,” the letter says. “Such blending of politics and religion is dangerous.”

The letter was signed by Vancouver Catholic Archbishop Michael Miller, Vancouver-area Anglican Bishop Melissa Skelton and Ken Shigematsu, pastor at Vancouver’s Tenth Church, a popular megachurch for evangelicals. Shigematsu, who has cited Graham’s uncle Leighton Ford as his mentor, was on Graham’s festival committee before stepping down earlier this month.

“Franklin Graham’s advocating a ban on Muslims entering the United States is at odds with our church’s vision and ethos,” he wrote to festival organizers.

“The intent isn’t so much is to denounce Franklin Graham as a person, but it is to present a gospel that is more explicitly inclusive,” Shigematsu said in a phone call on Friday. “Christians shouldn’t be known for what we’re against but what we’re for.”

The move comes after Vancouver’s mayor and other city officials earlier this week asked festival organizers to drop Graham, though the group says the letter was in draft form.

The mayor is concerned about the “extraordinarily derogative” comments the pastor has made, especially after an attack on a Quebec City mosque, Councillor Tim Stevenson said, according to the Globe and Mail.

You make a good point. I struggled with that. Who am I to point at Graham? I am not perfect or near perfect. Yet even however imperfect, if someone were to attack, say, a family member unjustly in my eyes, I would not hesitate to defend that family member, no matter how wretched a person I may be. Graham has attacked both Christ and Christianity, as I see it. Though I may not be the standard bearer of Christianity, that sort of insult by Graham needs to be addressed by anyone who cares for our Lord, no matter how imperfect.

No, I am an observer noting Graham has cast more than enough stones.

Are you saying that is balance or two wrongs?

Lol, wonderful. Thank you for sterling insight.

You may have seen photos of a young girl and her Goldendoodle, Wonder, on the steps of the Supreme Court on social media. So who is she and why is she smiling? Ehlena Fry, a 13-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, has won her Supreme Court case, which will allow her to sue her local school board for damages for the emotional distress she said she suffered by being denied the assistance of her service dog.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/wonder-ful-news-13-old-230729316.html

What is so wrong with so many people that they are unable to see the spirit of the law from the letter of the law? How totally impoverished of soul and decency were the people that denied this young girl her one true means of navigating the world? No mercy! No thought! No foresight! D********g. And as Trump would normally add, "Sad!"