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21AUGUST 2015BODY OF CHRIST NEWS What Makes A Woman Beautiful First Lady Bettie Joyce Robinson June 23. 1943 - June 12 2015 Who can find a virtuous woman for her price is far above rubies. The heart of husband doth safely trust in her so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 3110-12 First Lady Bettie Joyce Robinson was born on June 23 1943 in Waco Texas to her parents Nathaniel Geathers and Lillian DeGreate Geathers. She was the oldest of four children born in the family. The family relocated to Denver Colorado in 1953. She completed her formal education by attending West High School. She furthered her edu- cation by attending Prairie View AM University in Prairie View Texas. On May 41968 Bettie united in holy matrimony to the love of life Arthur E Robinson. They exchanged vows at Holy Trinity COGIC in Denver Colorado. Pastor Arthur E. Robinson remembers his wife as a strong prayer warrior a devout Christian woman and loving wife and Mother. To this union two sons Reginald and Arthur Gene and three daugh- ters Tereia Danielle and Schaquada were born. They remember a Mother who was loving Kindhearted com- passionate funny caring classy and a TRUE WOMAN OF GOD. She taught her children to Fear GOD and Keep His Commandments She lived her life as a shining example of how a Christian should live. She was later blessed with twelve grandchildren. A Woman of faith Bettie accepted the Lord as her personal savior at a very early age. When her hus- band answered his call to Ministry she faithfully supported and served. Bettie loved the Lord and humbly served in numerous capacities these include as an contributing writer in her monthly column called From the Heart from 1992-1993 in the Body of Christ news as the Purity President YWCC President of the Womans Department President of the Ministers and Elders Wives Circle. Sister Robinson was also a Choir Director Sunday School Teacher and active in Bible Band YPWW and the Outreach Ministry. Whenever called upon or where there was a need she did it willingly and assured that God would receive the Glory. She has served the min- istries of Holy Trinity COGIC and at time of her passing Antioch COGIC. She is preceded in death by her par- ents Nathaniel and Lillian Geathers and a sister Barbara Veney. Bettie Robinson Bettie Robinson 061943 062015 OBITUARY people are born into sin Psalms 515 meaning that because of some bad choices made by our ancestors our birth nature comes with some adverse conditions. As such scientists have identified genes and other birth condi- tions that are responsible producing Down syndrome Sickle Cell SIDS and even some will argue alcoholism and addictive personality. The condi- tion of homosexuality can be a birth nature issue but statistically only about 10 of it is birth nature and 90 of homosexual activity is con- ditioning or learned behavior. Either way the truth is that homosexuality is an adverse condition. The question here is should we normalize or overcome adversity In my view no since homosexuality pro- vides no universal purpose for the continued evolution of mankind. It is actually anti-procreation. Well what about love I considered the idea of love but love is a state of energy not an outcome. Love produces desired outcomes but its not an outcome in and of itself. Love produces strong commitments to marriage and healthy family systems. By admission most people in the LGBT community do not want their children to be homosexual and this fact extends beyond just the social stigma. Its the institutions that become timeless and immortal because of their value to the people. Like colleges hospitals the military etc. Some people who identify them- selves as homosexual do not practice nor do they participate in the lifestyle. As such some people who identify themselves as polygamists do not par- ticipate in the lifestyle. Not every emo- tional or biological tendency is worth acting on no matter how hard we work to justify why we should cave in to its influence. Lastly equating the Black struggle with what I call Gay popularism is an entirely false equivalency. Being gay is a choice. Gay people can choose not to act on their sexual orientation as some do. Black people do not have that option. Gay people can choose to keep their participation in the life- style hidden from public view or in the closet as some do. Black people do not have that option. Gay people can choose to add and remove certain body parts to remake their identity. Black people cant do that. Dont fall into that trap. A Black person who is gay is is just Black AND gay. There is no escaping racism because youre gay you just get additional layers of hardship in your life path. Dont confuse choice with desti- ny because we dont get to choose our destiny. Adversity is our destiny. All people are born with adversity no matter your color creed sexual orientation height weight alcoholic tendency dysfunctional family etc. The trials we experience are provided without our desire to choose them but it is our choice to quit or conquer. To this end challenge and controversy is going to happen whether we want it or not because only God knows what we need to grow and develop to our high- est potential. UNIVERSAL ... continued from page 20 It was a historical grass roots movement when more than 800000 Black men ascended on our nations capital back in 1995. The Million Man March proved its point of unity self-worth and revitalizing the black communities. Now 20 years later the Nation of Islam and Christian ministers are calling everyone to return to Washington D.C. - Blacks Hispanics Native Americans and Whites- to join in solidarity in pro- test against the injustices going on against minorities in this country. This in light of young black men being shot by police black teens being harassed and the tragic shooting at a black church. Benjamin Chavis Muhammad who played a key role in organiz- ing the 1995 Million Man March will join the Rev. Jamal Bryant pastor from Baltimore MD who has been vocal and instrumental in leading efforts against police shoot- ings nationwide will join Minister Louis Farrakhan for this upcom- ing event on Saturday Oct. 10 in Washington D.C. Muslim leaders in Denver met with several local pastors to discuss coming together and being part of the 10-10-15 event. They spoke to the Body of Christ News about the importance of showing a united front. The 10-10-15 event is the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March said Minister Gerald Muhammad with the Nation of Islam in Denver. But the theme will be Justice or Else. The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan is going to demand from the government justice for the black brown red yellow and poor white people. So he asked us to organize with pastors in our different cities. Muhammad said Christian pas- tors have always been the ears of the people in the communities. Its about getting togeth- er and marching to Washington D.C. to show that force of unity Muhammad said. Minister Farrakhan asked us to also contact the Native Americans womens groups. We already have an avenue with womens groups who are against the mandated Bill SB-277 vaccination they are trying to do in the schools nationally. So they promised to join us on 10-10- 15. The whole concept for the march is a gathering of people. Its not just about Black people Muhammad explained. We did that back in 1995 where Black men came to atone for their wrongs on how they treated our women our children and one another he said. Now they police are openly killing us in the streets beating our women in their faces as we watch on television. Here in Denver they shot the little Hispanic girl Jessica. They lied about that and said she tried to run them over. But all the gun shots were on the sides of the win- dow where the cop was standing. Muhammad is grateful that those from the Denver Ministerial Alliance are getting on board for the cause and will rally in Washington D.C. Pastor Patrick Demmer with Graham Memorial Church of God and Christ in Denver said its time to act and come together. This event is to highlight the 20th anniversary of the original Million Man March on Washington. But its past time people come together. And it is only natural it would be spear- headed by Blacks Demmer stated. Nobody has been more oppressed nobody has had more injustices actually perpetrated against a group of people like Black people. Pastor Demmer said looking back in history it was Black people who helped bless others. From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leading the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s that later led to voters rights act affirmative action and fair housing act. All these benefits came from the civil rights era. We helped White women become liberated from their White men. Gays and Lesbians all benefited from the civil rights era he added. That is why Minister Farrakhan is calling for Hispanics women the poor and those of dif- ferent sexual orientation. In other words its about justice for all. While it has been a long time com- ing with all the upheaval against minorities that has plagued the country within the past 10 years Demmer stands behind the idea of Christians Muslims and everyone being united. The bottom line he said that is important is People are coming together who are saying Justice or Else. Gerald Muhammad Patrick Demmer By Sheila Smith BOCNews 10-10-15 March on D.C. INTERVIEW