Titles For Latest LCCC Bulletin analysis & editorials from miscellaneous sources published on June 18-19/16
Fathers’ Day: The Holy Gift Of Fatherhood/Elias Bejjani/June 19/16
The Third Republic: Lebanon the Resistance State/Hussain Abdul-Hussain/Now Lebanon/June 18/16
Egyptian Court sentences Morsi to 40 years; others sentenced to death/Roi Kais, AP/Ynetnews/June 18/16
Barak and Ya’alon are not the only ones worried/Nahum Barnea/Ynetnews/June 18/16
Is the Arab Peace Initiative back on the table/Linda Gradstein/The Media Line/Jerusalem Post/June 18/16
Russian, Iranian and Assad camps lose interest in diplomacy/Maria Dubovikova/Al Arabiya/June 18/16/
US-Saudi tech, security and economic ties get a reboot/Dr. Theodore Karasik/Al Arabiya/June 18/16/
Road to GES: Engaging entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa/Ziad Haider/Al Arabiya/June 18/16/
Saudi Arabia: We are all brothers and Muslims/Mshari Al Thaydi/Al Arabiya/June 18/16/
Happiness is still ground for punishment in Iran, writes Mark Williams MP/NCRI Iran News/June 18/16
A Month of Islam in Germany: May 2016/Sharia Police, Erdogan Burgers, More Mass Rapes/Soeren Kern/Gatestone Institute/June 18/16
Vision or Mirage? Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Economic Plans/Simon Henderson/The Washington Institute/June 18/16
Egypt’s Costly Nuclear Project/Eric Trager/The Washington Institute/June 18/16
Titles For Latest Lebanese Related News published on June 18-19/16
Fathers’ Day: The Holy Gift Of Fatherhood
France trying to end Lebanon presidential vacuum
Report: International-French Deliberations to End Presidential Vacuum
Hizbullah Negates Clashes with Syrian Army
Hariri: Banks Apply International Financial Regulations Approved by Parliament
ISF First Adjutant Killed in Akkar Shooting
General Security Arrests Two Suspects Involved in Abra Battles
Hezbollah to join upcoming east Syria offensive: report
Marouni: Kataeb Ministers’ resignation is final and binding
Hariri holds ‘Iftar’ attended by various ambassadors
Berri meets French Ambassador, Charbel
Ambassador of Sweden visits Nabatiyeh Serail: Nothing definitive on expelling Lebanese from Sweden
Gunmen murder Maqneh man at point blank
We Want to Hold You Accountable activists begin gathering in front of Verdun’s Central Inspection building
The Third Republic: Lebanon the Resistance State
Titles For Latest LCCC Bulletin For Miscellaneous Reports And News published on June 18-19/16 Former Israel Mossad director,Tamir Pardo joins anti-Iran organization Assad meets with Russian defense minister ISIS mounts fierce defense of besieged Syrian bastion Russia slammed for striking Syrian rebels Belgium arrests 12 suspected of planning attacks Man charged in France over plan to attack tourists Man who fired at mosque after Paris attacks jailed Countries must do more to help Greece with migrant crisis: UN chief Saudi deputy crown prince meets heads of US military companies Obama says easy access to weapons ‘unconscionable’ US investigators interview member of mosque attended by Orlando gunman Official refuses to lower flags to half-mast in honor of Orlando massacre US Democrats’ new line on gun control: Do it for national security Mursi sentenced to life on espionage charges Yemen foes swap prisoners in Taez battleground 3 International Space Station astronauts land in Kazakhstan Seven decapitated bodies found on home turf of Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ Death to traitors,’ MP Jo Cox murder suspect says Putin: Cameron holding Brexit vote ‘to blackmail’ Europe Iran: Ongoing executions, torture and floggings in holy month of Ramadan U.S. lawmakers concerned about potential sale of Boeing planes to Iran regime IRAN: Municipal workers protest in Ahwaz Shopkeepers in Tehran fight back regime’s ‘morality police’ Metal factory workers go on strike north-west of Iran capital IRAN: Residents of Sohanak and Morad-Abad rally in front of Ministry of Roads Egyptian Court sentences Morsi to 40 years; others sentenced to death
Fathers’ Day: The Holy Gift Of Fatherhood Elias Bejjani/June 19/16 https://eliasbejjaninews.com/2016/06/18/24347/ “Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!” (Lydia M. Child, U.S. Author) Canadians observe Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. It is a day for people to show their appreciation for fathers, grandfathers, godfathers and fatherly figures. Father figures may include stepfathers, fathers-in-law, guardians, foster parent, and family friends. Hopefully, all men will have the blessed grace of being fathers. Being a father is a heavenly endowment, a great satisfaction, and a fulfilling Godly obligation as the Holy Bible teaches us: “Genesis 1:28 “God blessed them. God said to them, “Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it.” Almighty God has blessed both parents, fathers and mothers and recommended that they be honored, respected, cared for, and obeyed by their children. God’s fifth commandment delineates this heavenly obligation and duty: “”Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which The Lord your God gives you.” (Exodus 20:12 ). God is our Holy Father, and we all, men and women, are His beloved children. Fathers on Earth are God’s servants who are entrusted by Him to safeguard, raise, embrace, support, provide and teach their children. Meanwhile fathers are required to carry their holy duties in raising their children in the fear of God, with the best of their knowledge, all their resource and means, full devotion and with all required sacrifices. Fathers are the cornerstone of their families upon which children depend, learn, nurture, hold fast and shape their lives. Caring, devoted and righteous fathers are always given a hand by God and blessed for their rearing and erection of boundaries. Today we are celebrating “Fathers’ Day”, with all those who cherish fathers, appreciate their sacrifices and honor their Godly role. Best wishes to all fathers hoping they will be shown today all the due gratitude from their sons and daughters. On this very special day our deceased fathers’ and mothers’ spirits are roaming around sharing with us our joy and happiness, God bless their souls. Attitudes of gratitude or ingratitude towards fathers on Fathers’ Day, are very sensitive issues that affect and touch the hearts and minds of many people. These two contradicting attitudes exhibit how much a person is either appreciative or ungrateful. The majority of people hold on dear to their fathers and do all that they can to always show them their great and deeply felt gratitude, while sadly there are those odd ones out who show no gratitude, abandon them and even at times endeavour to ruin their lives and inflict harm and pain on them. By doing so and negating God’s commandments that stress an utmost respect for parents, these people make themselves enemies of Christ Himself. Definitely God will be angry about such condemned conduct. This deviation from all human norms occur because of ignorance, selfishness, lack of faith and hope. These people fall into temptation, become proud of what they should be ashamed of, worship things that belong to this world and forget all about “Judgment Day”. Colossians 3/20: “Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord”. Leviticus 20/09: “For anyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood is upon him” Fathers no matter what must be loved, honored, dignified and respected. God Himself is a Father and He will not bless those who deny their fathers’ heavenly right of fatherhood and respect. In this context, Billy Graham says: “A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” The Holy Bible in tens of its verses warns and puts on notice all those with callous hearts and numbed conscience who show no gratitude to their fathers and break their hearts. Isaiah 46:4: “Even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.” Even when fathers are abandoned by their children and denied their heavenly rights, they never ever hold any grudges, feelings of hatred or hostility against them. No matter what, fathers always wish their children health, prosperity and success. One of our Lebanese deeply rooted sayings portray how fathers constantly feel towards their ungrateful children: ” My heart beats for my son no matter what, while my son’s heart is callous like a rock”. Many verses in the Holy Bible overtly call on the children to treat their parents with love, endurance, affection and utmost care. At the same time the Bible instructs parents to value the Godly delegation to them to raise their children with all means of righteous, protection and provision. Proverbs 23/22: “Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old”. Ephesians 06/01-02: “Children, it is your Christian duty to obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do. Respect your father and mother is the first commandment that has a promise added: so that all may go well with you, and you may live a long time in the land”. Many grown-up men and women do not appreciate their parents’ sacrifices unless they themselves have become parents. Back home in Lebanon where the family has always been sacred, we have a saying that shows how important it is in the eyes of the God that parents are always to be respected, honored and loved. “God will not bless or facilitate the life of those who mistreat their parents and He will reply to the parents’ wrath when they ask for punishment for their ungrateful children”. Good, loving , faithful and God-fearing fathers know no hatred, grudges or despair. They remain, always, hopeful and keep on praying to Almighty God that their children, (grateful or ungrateful ) are constantly healthy, prosperous, happy, and successful . Philippians 04/04-07: “May you always be joyful in your union with the Lord. I say it again: rejoice! Show a gentle attitude toward everyone. The Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. And God’s peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus.”. Happy Fathers’ Day to all Fathers.
