The Heritage Foundation: ENDA Threatens Fundamental Civil Liberties

on Religion and Civil Society

November 1, 2013

ENDA Threatens Fundamental Civil Liberties

By Ryan T. Anderson

 

Abstract

All citizens should oppose unjust discrimination, but the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 is not the way to achieve that goal. ENDA threatens fundamental First Amendment rights. It creates new, subjective protected classes that will expose employers to unimaginable liability. Furthermore, ENDA would increase government interference in labor markets in ways that could harm the economy. Yet ENDA’s damage is not only economic: It would further weaken the marriage culture and the freedom of citizens and their associations to affirm their religious or moral convictions, such as that marriage is the union of one man and one woman and that maleness and femaleness are not arbitrary constructs but objective ways of being human. ENDA would treat expressing these beliefs in an employment context as actionable discrimination.

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GREAT Calendars - 2014

Wow, I want each of these calendars from amazing publishers/authors/artists!!  From Joni Eareckson Tada, Nancy Leigh DeMoss' ministry, Revive Our Hearts, 

Joni's art of the Everglades on this calendar!

http://www.joniandfriends.org/store/product/jonis-2014-planner/

https://www.reviveourhearts.com/store/product/2014-roh-calendar-wonder-his-name/

Old standbys: Susan Branch and Marjolein Bastin

http://www.amazon.com/2014-Susan-Branch-Wall-Calendar/dp/1579000533/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383929494&sr=1-3&keywords=susan+branch

 

Books for Elementary Level

Give me your recommendations for Great Books for Elementary/Grammar level kids, and up!  I value resources that teach respect, history, thoughtfulness, virtue, wisdom, and the Bible. 

Also, check out my post of resources for Toddler age and up.  Many of those are great for this age to (and actually, I thoroughly enjoy and learn from them at 23 years old!)

1.  Children's Books by Sinclair Ferguson

Media For Very Young Children

Give me your recommendations for Media For Very Young Children, ages 1 and up.  Here are some from Ligonier, Joni Tada, Vision Forum, and more!

(tag: for Preschool/ Toddler)

http://www.ligonier.org/store/the-donkey-who-carried-a-king-book-audiobook/

These are some neat parenting/teaching resources I looked at which I would use and give to anyone!  They winsomeley

http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Friends-Shop-Periwinkle-Lane/dp/1581342160/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383880326&sr=8-1&keywords=forever+friends+tada

http://www.ligonier.org/store/the-lightlings-book-dvd/

http://www.amazon.com/Hide-Em-Your-Heart-Vol/dp/B000THGTPE/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_5_dp

http://www.visionforum.com/browse/product/little-years-picture-book-collection/default.aspx

http://www.amazon.com/The-Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Whispers/dp/0310708257/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383881626&sr=8-1&keywords=jesus+story+book

http://www.ligonier.org/store/the-priest-with-dirty-clothes-book-audiobook/

http://www.ligonier.org/store/the-princes-poison-cup-book-dvd/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019GN4O8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=passionhomema-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0019GN4O8

http://judyrogers.com/catalog.php?item=3&catid=CDs&ret=judyrogers.com%2Fcatalog.php%3Fpage%3D1%26category%3DCDs

I would also highly recommend the resources of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview (shameless plug for my husband's ministry! ;),  Lamplighter Publishing, Vision Forum, Focus on the Family, and  Doorposts.

How to Pick Clothes that Don't Scream [I stopped trying] "Motherhood"

Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownie Lärabar with Coconut

 CAN YOU SAY EASY with a CAPITAL E !?

http://www.girlcooksworld.com/2011/08/homemade-chocolate-chip-brownie-larabar-with-coconut.html

Meat Sauce and Spaghetti (Squash)

Can I just say, spaghetti is the weirdest word I've had to stare at wondering about its spelling ...in a long time?

My husband, who mostly loves the Standard American, completely loved this GAPS version of our favorite American-Italian comfort food.

I based this recipe off of Food Network's : Meat Sauce and Spaghetti -Alton Brown, 2009

   Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/meat-sauce-and-spaghetti-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

 

In a medium stockpot, saute: 

3 T Oil

4 large onions, finely chopped

1-2 bell peppers

When soft and caramelizing, add and stir for 3 minutes:
5 cloves garlic,  minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

 

Add:

1 lb. ground beef
8 ounces ground Turkey

When browned, add:
3/4 cup white wine 3/4 cup evaporated milk

2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons tomato paste
 

cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, approximately 30 minutes. 

 

 

Optional:  

 

1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

 Decrease the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high; add 

1 tablespoon of olive oil

 

 and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.

 Simmer the sauce, uncovered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, while preparing the pasta, about 20 min.  

Pass the Parmesan!!