Adam and Eve were never ordained married. That came about from the tradition of man. Just love who you are with and thank GOD for them...be faithful - what do you think?

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So I was bouncing around the "INTERNETS" making people GO NUTS! And of course, I came across a quote that got me thinking. As you can see above, someone decided to stir the pot on the Status of Marriage! I am married, legally not just on FB! LOL!, so I recognize the importance and the benefits of marriage. But this little tidbit was interesting and I just had to answer:

That is VERY INTERESTING... it depends on which definition you use to describe marriage! Merriam-Webster has 3 definitions, and the first two describe a lawful act and a traditional ceremony (which, like your friend said, is a tradition of man). When Jehovah created Eve, that UNION was so strong, so eternal, that you have to look to the third definition: " an intimate or close union" ... or Princeton's inverted definition: "a close or intimate union". There could be no argument that if you were MADE from me, our UNION could be no closer or intimate than that! So, TECHNICALLY Adam & Eve were joined in marriage under GOD's LAW of Marriage as it was recognized by HIM! In modern times, a priest/minister/rabbi/judge is required to oversee you're union and confirm it in order for it to be lawfully recognized... unless you live in a Common Law state/country where just the act of being in union for a long period of time is sufficient! So be it religious, lawful or social, marriage is a SERIOUS and complicated status, so you definitely want to enter into it prepared and ready for the long haul!

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"When a Woman Loves" - The Official Music Video

AUGUST 30, 2010, 11:10 am

The official video just came in for "When a Woman Loves". Check it out right here.

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YA BOY KELLZ IS BACK!!!

Take THAT Trey Songz.... OK, maybe I just went TO FAR! BUT, I must say, THIS SONG, THIS SONG RIGHT HERE! THIS SONG RIGHT HERE Nnnn! Its THAT DEAL! I heard it a few days ago and was THOROUGHLY and UTTERLY impressed and felt like R. Kelly was doing his thing like he ALWAYS DOES... but its like he just stepped the R&B game BACK UP again! Its a classic love ballad, by only which R. Kelly can put it down these days! His voice is amazing and soulful! It tunnels its way into your heart, then JUMPS right back out! No doubt, one of his most beautiful in the past 2 or 3 years! ...

Review Break ... Sorry for all the CAPS folks, but DAMN, my big homie Kellz always brings the excitement back to R&B! Ok, back to your regularly scheduled music review!

Anyway, the video feels like a classic mix of vocal exhibitionism with a little old school class thrown in to make it top notch! I can't say it's better than Kanye's Power video, or groundbreaking by any stretch, but I must say, R. Kelly doesn't usually let us down when it comes to the videos! He usually comes with something innovative, or classy, or different ... or whatever! It always makes you want more!

Anyway, I can't wait to see what else Kelly has in store for us! I am sure it will be EPIC!

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I have always been a Drake fan and this is why! He has A LOT of good music and is very versatile! I hate when people hate on him because they ONLY here the 2 or 3 commercial songs! It's like, HOW THE HELL you think he get a Grammy BEFORE he dropped those commercial hits? It (OBVIOUSLY) wasn't Auto-Tune, affiliation w/ Young Money, his "good" looks (no homo, note the quotes) or acting skills! SMDH! The kid has TONS of potential and lots of talent! I can't wait till EVERYBODY else notices! LOL!

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I was going through some posts and news stories on the internet and of course, with the news about Same Sex Marriage laws possibly being overturned, the Topic Of The Day was ... Same Sex Marriage! And of course, everybody had an opinion! Well, of course, I had to chime in!

I don't believe its right for me and it goes against my beliefs! BUT I am not about to bring judgement upon those who do it! It trips me out to hear people throwing out the "I go by GOD", "I do what GOD says", "GOD is not going to like it", blah, blah, blah. But those are the SAME people SINNING too! Eating in excess; Gambling (lottery too); getting drunk; smoking; pre-marital sex & adultery; dating multiple people; doing drugs (and yes, weed IS a drug); not going to regular religious services; participating in, practicing and/or willingly watching unrighteous activities (like those rap videos, most movies, violent sports and entertainment, etc)! Those are ALL unacceptable and most are SINS against GOD! None of us are perfect! Jesus said that "he WITHOUT sin cast the first stone"!!! Well all you stone throwers need to check yourselves again before you get "high & mighty" against homosexuals. EVERYONE will have to answer for their sins, heterosexuals TOO!

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An old Vlog, but relevant... I guess! LOL! Check it out! Lots of blog recommendations. Shout out to Clementine @ Reflections of Me and Telisha @ Goddess Intellect!

Latest VLog Posting! Just a quick vlog to update everyone. Vlog's 5 - 10 will be posted shortly... this time!

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So I'm on YouTube today, and notice a different logo, and a "02 days" indicator! So of course, that peeks my interest and I click it. Soon, I discover, what I think is, the GREATEST human experiment to ever be conceived! An experiment such as this has been conjured up and even done in the past... but at a MUCH SMALLER scale! I am not sure of the current membership numbers, however I am sure that there are MILLIONS upon millions of YouTube members! Thus you have millions of potential "co-directors" for this joint, film venture from YouTube, LG, producer Ridley Scott and director Kevin MacDonald!

As the video above shows, the Life In A Day team are looking for YOU, everyday people to film their lives on July 24th 2010! It can be a clip, several moments or a mini-documentary! Do whatever's clever! Then between now and in January, the LIAD team will pick videos and clips to include in the movie they will show at Sundance in January 2011! This huge, not just because we will see some new reality stars emerge from this... but because this "Time Capsule" as it were, will be an AMAZING glimpse, into the day in the life, of ... well, everyone! It is commendable that they will include clips from ALL OVER THE WORLD, thus accommodating MANY different languages, social, religious and cultural views from anyone willing to participate!

So, go over to YouTube's Life In A Day channel (http://youtube.com/lifeinaday) and check out the details and rules! I can't wait to see a day in YOUR life!

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News

July 10, 2010

Rev. Jesse Jackson Reponds to Shooting Death of DeCarlos Moore

“This pattern is becoming all too common,” said Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition following the shooting death of a South Florida man, DeCarlos Moore. Moore was shot by a Miami Police officer during a traffic stop. “The Department of Justice must intervene. This was an unarmed man shot in public. The recent shooting of Moore magnifies symptoms of a deeper problem of insensitivity and detachment.”

Riots broke out in Oakland, CA this past Thursday in protest over the verdict in the Oscar Grant shooting. Grant was the unarmed 22-year-old African-American man who was shot dead by Johannes Mehserle, a white transit officer, on an Oakland train platform on New Year's Day in 2009. A jury in Los Angeles convicted Mehserle of involuntary manslaughter but he was acquitted on the more serious charges of second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter.

Rev. Jackson went on to say, “Diversity is an important asset to police. Police bureaus should be more diversified with women and whites and people of color. It should look like the community so you have more sensitivity. If you have a diverse community, you should have a diverse police department.

Blacks have the highest infant mortality rates, and the shortest life expectancy. Unemployment rates for blacks are nearly twice that of whites. From jobs, to access to capital and lending, racially driven structural inequalities dominate the social and economic landscape of America.

Today it is clearer than ever that we need vigorous action by local and state authorities and the U.S. Department of Justice to enforce civil rights laws, EEOC, contract compliance and affirmative action. I hope the President and his administration will address these issues head-on to deal with issues surrounding equal protection under the law for all Americans.”

SO WHAT DOES STYLEZ THINK?

A friend of mine (shoutout to Je'Tara of http://www.jetaraspeaks.com) just commented today about the fact that the Lebron James DECISION totally overshadowed the trial of Officer Johannes Mehserle, who was facing 2nd-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter charges on the same day! As many of you know, Mehserle was found not guilty of the more serious charges, but was only found guilty of involuntary manslaughter! So, for KILLING another human being (and as some believe, in cold blood), this officer will only have to serve 2-4 years in prison!

In her comment she did not realize that Rev. Jackson had already days earlier responded to this (I believe) injustice that was served to Grant and his family. But I did want to post his response to this tragedy and ANOTHER recent incident involving the Miami Police and black man shot during a traffic stop.

Rev. Jackson also commented on the need for vigorous action by the U.S. Dept of Justice and state authorities to enforce civil rights laws, etc. I think at this point, it is clear that we need that and we also need some re-investigation into the HUNDREDS of pass cases involving such lopsided decisions! It is utterly ridiculous that a badge seems to buy you a free pass to (repeatedly) physically abuse the same people you are paid to "Protect and Serve", as well as a free pass to murder them! And the fact that we have a pattern of abuse should be a huge red light to the authorities, the government and the people.

Of course we need a "voice" of the people. However, the one thing I notice in most of those situations, is the excuse that the victims are former criminals! Unfortunately, that argument has helped some assailants be acquitted or charged with lesser crimes because the jury of their peers, MAY feel that these cops have done society a favor! However, the point they are missing is that in the case of MOST of these victims that were found to be former criminals is that, they are just that FORMER! The crimes committed by these individuals were either done when they were children/teens or they had paid their dues via prison/work programs/probation/etc. So why does DEATH all of the sudden become the penalty for making mistake in your youth! Especially in the case of Grant who had shown so much progress and taking care of his family that its RIDICULOUS to think that Mehserle should have been allowed to Taser that young man, let alone shoot him IN THE BACK! That is NOT justice! That is COWARDICE!

What do you think should be done?

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News

July 11, 2010

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Reacts to Dan Gilbert’s Open Letter

“Mr. Dan Gilbert's accusations, expressed in an open letter to LeBron James ... have legal and social implications for the league, its union and the character of LeBron James. By saying that he has gotten a free pass and that people have covered for him way too long, Gilbert suggests that LeBron has done something illegal or illicit.

He speaks as an owner of LeBron and not the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. His feelings of betrayal personify a slave master mentality. He sees LeBron as a runaway slave...

If he believes that LeBron quit in games 2, 4, 5 and 6 of the 2010 Eastern Conference semifinals, then, why did he fire the coach? If he believes that LeBron intentionally quit, determining the outcome of those games, why did he pursue him and offer him and additional $120 million to stay in Cleveland?

When players or coaches speak disrespectfully to or about referees, they are fined. If Mr. Gilbert cannot prove that LeBron changed games by quitting, he defames his character. He should have to face a challenge by the NBA and the players association. LeBron has every right to an apology.

LeBron is not a child, nor is he bound to play on Gilbert’s plantation and be demeaned.

Mr. Gilbert's statement is mean, arrogant and presumptuous.

I hope that LeBron will speak up and speak out clearly and forcefully.”

SO WHAT DOES STYLEZ THINK?

I just read this and think that Rev. Jackson makes some great points. I didn't think of it that way, but he is right, Dan does owe Lebron an apology because he pretty much acted out against James in anger and without thinking about the impact of his statements. Gilbert made comments as if he didnt understand that James was bound to leave the Cavs organization by any means necessary. That was PAINFULLY obvious and I think that Gilbert should just face reality and keep it moving!

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