The Witch Trial of Amy Coney Barrett

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I’ve got to say, I have never been so completely disappointed in our system of government than I am after this week’s Senate Judiciary Hearings for Amy Coney Barrett. More like, a witch trial if you ask me.

The democrats on the hearing board have done practically everything short of throwing actual stones at this Catholic mother of seven, and boss babe, ACB.

Her entire hearing so far, has been one big effort to defend herself against slander, bullying, cruel, and downright ignorant jabs. She’s had to defend her family, after she was called into question for being a “white colonist” for adopting two Haitian children. Her faith has been ridiculed and frowned upon, arguing that, because she is a woman of faith, it renders her unable to fairly judge. She’s be questioned as to whether she is a racist. She’s been grilled about her prolife beliefs. It’s been nothing short of bullying, to be honest. Nothing she hasn’t dealt with before — if you recall in 2017 when Dianne Feinstein grilled Barrett, saying that “the Dogma lives loudly in you” — which, of course was cause for concern, according to Feinstein.

And the media has been not only backing up the attacks, but Webster’s dictionary even went so far as to change the definition of the term “sexual preference,” after Amy Coney Barrett used that term twice in her hearing. The media was quick to change what had been a completely politically correct term, to now be deemed bigoted, outdated and offensive.

She’s been called “clueless” by Jennifer Rubin of the Washington Post. And Barrett’s proclamation that she believed in the “power of prayer” in her opening statement was met with an outcry of ridicule, mockery, and aggressive remarks on social media. Which — after the hot water Twitter has found itself in today surrounding their censorship of the New York Post’s story about Hunter Biden and what was found on his recovered laptop — it’s no surprise that issues of faith and morality are met with cyberbullying and threats.

But that’s not really what I wanted to talk about tonight.

I want to talk about the grace that Amy Coney Barrett has demonstrated throughout this entire bloodbath, and how, I believe, she’s being blessed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

When asked about what materials she was using to rebut all of these attacks and defend herself, she merely held up a blank sheet of paper. The entire hearing was drop-jawed, as the senators on attack had binders and notebooks full of notes, from which they were using to try and pull a “gotcha.”

Wisdom. Understanding. Counsel. Fortitude. Knowledge. Piety. And fear of the Lord.

Those are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how, I believe she is channeling all seven of them. The media are calling her grace under pressure her superpower. I call it, being covered by the Holy Spirit.

She has shown tremendous fortitude, being able to withstand personal attacks on her faith and family – never wavering or denouncing that which she believes. And it is no doubt that the combination of her wisdom, understanding and counsel will serve her greatly, if, God willing, she become a Supreme Court Justice.

And, call me dramatic, but I think the overwhelmingly caustic and aggressive response to Barrett’s impeccable –and divinely-granted– strength is a glimpse into the full-scale, all-out war of good and evil. And, pause: NO, I AM NOT CALLING RADICAL LEFTISTS, OR ANYONE IS DISAGREEMENT WITH ACB EVIL! What I AM saying, is that acute backlash against matters of faith proves that there is darkness on the prowl. Any mention of Jesus or God is slammed down with a hammer, and, as it has been evidenced, all the powers-that-be in government, in the media, in our culture echo its suffocation, mockery, ridicule, and denouncement.

Let us take a page from Amy Coney Barrett’s book, and call upon that power in prayer. And pray, not just for the continued perseverance and strength of Amy Coney Barrett, but for our nation — and world, at large — because clearly, there is an enemy who does not want Christ to win. There is a force of darkness that wants nothing more than to snuff out Christ’s light. But praise, God, that is impossible, because He already won.

Lord, pour out your protection on your children, and defend us against such wickedness. And equip us with the tools necessary to defend ourselves, and protect our hearts and minds.

“This is what the Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” Ez 37:5

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189 thoughts on “The Witch Trial of Amy Coney Barrett”

  1. One thing I see in this post is that you have determined to defend the Lord’s name. He will bless you to find more and more reasons to defend His honor and His truth.

    I also see that you believe His will and His ways will prevail. Almost nobody uses the term, “If the Lord wills” today. In the olden days, when people spoke or wrote letters, they used “DV” or “Divine Volition” (James 4:13-15). That was the norm, not the exception.

    I also see more and more insight in your application of Biblical language and facts. For example, you mention the spiritual gifts known to be part of the first century church. Actually, there were not just seven gifts; there were nine (1 Cor. 12:1-11) no doubt why Christianity spread so quickly in New Testament times.

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  2. Very well said. Were Ginsburg to have retired and be a witness to all that is going on right now with Amy Coney Barrett, she would be mortified. Imagine her outrage at Barrett being asked how she was going to be a mother and a Justice or in being asked to give definitive yes or no answers on how she will rule on cases in which she has heard no arguments or in being chastised for the clothes she chooses to wear to the hearing. Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy is being mocked and ridiculed every time a senator asks a sexist or demeaning question to a person of Barrett’s proven integrity, intelligence, and education as well as every time one presses her to tell how she will decide on a case. RBG NEVER told anyone how she was going to rule. EVER. It was one her strongest principles. This is the very kind of treatment Ginsburg fought against throughout her career.

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    1. thank you so much Amy! i think you’re right- she’d be mortified. It is so completely out of line how they are treating her. it is so disappointing. SO disappointing. Hugs and love xox

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  3. I would like to make one more comment. Your new focus on spiritual things just could be what saves you from your former obsession over eating too much or too little. In Scripture, food is not the focus. Christians eat to live and serve the Lord. They don’t live to eat like the heathen do.

    Ecclesiastes 10:17
    17 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness (gluttony)!
    KJV

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    1. i think you’re absolutely right. I’ve filled that “God hole” with…GOD! (I’ve done that through His grace, of course) 🙂 and so now there’s no more room for other destructive thoughts or behaviors. praise God! He is good! Hugs and love xox

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  5. I too have watched in amazement and amusement these hearings as I wanted to hear directly from the person, not the MSM. She is articulate, very smart, and has a remarkable memory in addition to her grace under pressure – power of Holy Spirit gifts. I have to keep telling myself – “See you first the KINGDOM of GOD, and all these things will be added unto you.” This world and this election are in God’s hands – I have to ask “What are you doing? and How can I come alongside God in this time?”

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    1. Thank you Deb for sharing your thoughts on this! i agree – her articulation and intelligence and GRACE are just so impressive! Hugs and love xox

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  8. Given that a Supreme Court appointment is for life, a few days of Q&A is not only appropriate but desirable. I’m appalled at the commentary herein. I don’t suppose any of you people are familiar with the concept of separation of Church and State. If this woman is going to the highest court in the land with a bible, rather than the Constitution is troubling in the extreme. Established law is now under threat. I am a devout Catholic; however, I would never insert my faith into any political discussion. It is not appropriate. The hypocrisy of the Republican Party is galling. They refused to consider an appointment by Obama claiming it was an election year. Now they are rushing the confirmation process before we can run Trump out of office. You want to talk about evil? Look at Mitch McConnell. Showing up at the RNC with a rifle was political theater, a puppet show, as this man kowtowed to his masters at NRA. Well, hope is on the horizon. The Democratic Party will prevail, not only in the POTUS race but also in Congress. Time to clean up another Republican mess.

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    2. Hi Russell, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this. I would like to offer this information: ACB is an originalist, meaning that she will not be going “with a bible” – but rather the Constitution, interpreted as written. one could argue that she respects the constitution more than many others on the court. thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

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  9. Hi, Caralyn,

    Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a class act, very intelligent, and held her own with dignity and without a flinch in the face of political bias attacks against her character. She will make a fine addition to the U.S. Supreme Court, and her tenure will certainly outlast those politicians who see themselves as being all that and a bag of chips. The same photo you show in your post is circulating on social media with the exception that the notepad has this written on it: “I have seven children, I’m used to answering stupid questions all day” — too funny!

    Many people are touting foul over the “separation of church and state,” but that concept by Jefferson was to protect the church from being ruled by the state, not to restrict the church’s influence on state affairs. After all, the framers of the Declaration of Independence certainly had God in the forefront of their thoughts when writing: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” In the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, The Establishment Clause prevents the U.S. Congress from passing legislation to establish an official religion, and the Free Exercise Clause prohibits government from interfering with the right of the people to practice their religion of choice. Neither of which prohibits the church from being an influence in government affairs or the direction of the nation and its laws. What is more interesting is the lack of attention by some to mention Article Six of the U.S. Constitution that sates, in part, “no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.” Therefore, as a Constitutional Republic, why all the fuss over one judge who happens to be a Christian? Ah! It’s because such a presence might just tip the scale towards a less progressive, more conservative court. That is where the rubber meets the road and why this became such a political embarrassment for our nation.

    Still, the church’s primary place is not in Washington D.C.; instead, it is to be among the people educating them in the ways of God because when the hearts of the people change, Washington politics will follow suite. The church is called to proclaim the gospel, not lobby for it in Washington. That said, I echo your call to prayer, my sister, to call upon the Supreme Judge who sits in the Supreme High court over all, and His word if faithful and true. Blessings to you. 🙂

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    1. thank you so much Darryl for sharing your thoughts on this. I agree – prayer is so important right now! i appreciate this powerful food for thought you’ve offered! Hugs and love xox

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  10. She is on board with having families separated at the border. She’ll have no problem letting climate change go unnoticed. Alas, she will probably be sworn in.

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    1. hi Peter, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. i respectfully disagree, but i appreciate you joining the conversation. Hugs and love xox

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  11. She’s done an amazing job of showing grace and patience in the presence of adversity, especially when dealing with the few senators who should have retired long ago (Leahy) who could barely get a sentence out. If this doesn’t show a reason for term limits, then I don’t know what does. Representatives who have spent 38+ years living off OUR TAX DOLLARS need to go. I find it sadly comical that those who are judging her for her beliefs, for her “religion” if you will, won’t even admit that their “non-belief” can technically be classified AS A RELIGION. What makes them any different?

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    1. Hi Lisa, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this. what an interesting piece of food for thought. i agree – non belief is definitely a religion! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Hi Heather, oh my gosh i hadn’t put two and two together like that, but you’re absolutely right!!! that’s where the patience and grace under pressure came from: MOTHERHOOD!!!! it all makes sense now! hahaha 🙂 thanks so much for stopping by! i hope you’re having a wonderful week! Hugs and love xox

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  14. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire procedure for I better understand the system and the positioning of various senators, doing more research. We have better clarity on how the two sides think, and how important it is that Amy Barrett is confirmed. With her, there will be less legislation from the bench, something that was never supposed to happen. With her, all cases brought before the Supreme Court will be checked with the U.S. Constitution. And with our President, more and more people are seeing reason. This is fantastic. And we got to watch the faulty reasoning of the democratic and radical left, and understand they will say anything, including lies, just to gain position and power. But we also got to see some amazing people bringing understanding to the discussions. And people got to watch. **One more thing. She’s a breath of fresh air, and her family tells a wonderful tale. Also, the people she’s known, one can see, were made better for knowing her. But the democrats hate when they see decent, moral, traditional people, and this was on full display these past few days. We pray daily.

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    1. thank you so much! you’re right – it was defnitely eyeopening to see how the process works — how the sausage is made, if you will. i agree – a breath of fresh air for sure! Hugs and love xox

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  15. I was impressed that Senator Josh Hawley, a Christ follower although not Catholic, has asked they not pull her religious beliefs into this process. As a retired Human Resources professional, I would have been fired if I questioned an applicant about their religious beliefs. Why do we have that law if it doesn’t hold for all jobs in the United States? If she is a qualified judge, she will be impartial. I hope she is accepted. She is an exceptional person and strong in her faith. Most of all, from a hiring perspective, she is most qualified.

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    1. thank you Andrea for sharing your thoughts about this. i agree – let’s get to the heart of the matter and let her speak for herself — not let her “religious beliefs” do the talking. Hugs and love xox

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  17. Kudos, Caralyn, for another thoughtfully-written article. I totally agree the American people will be well-served by Amy Coney Barrett. I cannot say the same for some of the people currently serving who questioned her. “The mouth speaks what the heart is full of” (Luke 6:45). We saw evidence in Judge Barrett of the qualities in her heart, qualities you mentioned; we saw evidence of the opposite qualities in some of her questioners.

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    1. Hi Nancy! thank you so much! i really appreciate your insight. WOW! i’ve never heard that verse from Luke but it is absolutely right! The mouth speaks what the heart is full of!!! Hugs and love xox

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  18. Recently saw a video with Bill Maher talking about how much of the Supreme Court is ruled by Catholics and how Amy Barrett is also Catholic. I don’t understand the logic there. His supposed favorite people aka, (Biden, Pelosi, etc.) are self-professed Catholics. So what’s the problem?..

    Its all about hate right now. Watching the video of Amy Barrett answering questions was much like watching the trials Christ took just before his crucifixion. They could not find fault with Christ and instantly brought on hate and instigated crowds to hurl hate towards him.
    The same with Amy Barrett. The media could not find fault in her and immediately started the hate speech. So.. what else can we expect?..

    If someone stands for right, the world will hate that person. Christ said it himself. In the last days that will begin. Its something that we cannot stop it. We just have to endure it, the same way that Christ endured the cross.
    Christ said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me”.

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    1. Hi friend, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. you’re absolutely right – it was much like Christ’s questioning before the raucous crowds. it made me sad. she took it like an absolute champ! Hugs and love xox

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    1. thank you Teresa! i really appreciate your kind words. yes – there certainly is a lot of “clutter” and frankly, non-truths in politics right now! Hugs and love xox

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    1. it really is. and even more so, the MEDIA’s excuse for coverage of it. it is so biased it is disgusting! Hugs and love xox

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      1. I watch and read the news from as many sources as I can. I have always made an effort to expose myself to both sides of any arguement. It is our personal responsibility to ensure we are fully informed. I prefer coverage which sticks to the facts. I generally dislike personal attacks full stop. I finally had enough of conspiracy theories and personal attacks this week. I have decided I will not tolerate any of it. I won’t have any of it repeated in my presence. You have a big enough platform to be able to discourage personal attacks. When I think of this topic I think of John McCain. He refused to allow a woman to launch into a personal attack on his political “enemy” Obama. John McCain countered her by calling his rival a fine man with whom he just happened to have political differences. I am always impressed by people who can have love and respect for each other, even if they profoundly disagree. We profoundly disagree on many issues too but I thank you for the respect you have always shown.

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      4. that’s a really great idea to get as much of the full story as possible. I should do that too! thanks for sharing that. It’d definitely hard to get the straight facts these day. Amen to that – i think respect is one of the most beautiful gifts we can display these days. big hugs to you xo

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  26. Caralyn: you’re spot on. It had nothing to do with her qualifications…it was a political grandstanding exercise of the first magnitude. The ONLY question they should focus on is: “Does this person have the qualifications to character to serve on the nation’s highest court?” Period, over and out. Keep up the good work!

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    1. Hey again Galen! You’re on a reading roll! Thank you so much!!! I agree – that’s the only question ghat matters! Not this political Mumbo jumbo!! Hugs and love xox

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  29. Nice, well-written piece. Politics seems to bring out the worst in many people, on both sides of the aisle. I felt proud of Judge Barrett for her professional, tough, smart, and measured responses. She did not allow anyone to bully her. I agree, it is sad when certain elements loudly complain and accuse when religion, god, the Spirit, or Jesus are mentioned. While those mentions should not be a threat, the powers of light are always perceived as threatening by the powers of darkness. I am not a shouter or a combatant, but I can add to the world’s measure of calm, rationality, courtesy, and love. Judge Barrett will bring a good balance to the court. Be well!

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    1. Thank you so much Roger! You’re right about that – it brings out the worst of all people. Amen – add to the world with love! Hugs and love xox

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  30. Thank you for writing about this! Not a tough thing to wade into the current American political / religious scene and stand up for faith – well done! My husband pointed out to me yesterday that the Girl Guides had posted a congratulations message about her appointment, and by the end of the day, had taken it down due to the vitriol and shame aimed at them. He mentioned it as an example of ‘cancel culture’ that seems to be taking over these days. I was quite saddened by it all. They had simply wanted to congratulate a former Girl Guide for getting appointed, and they end up retracting due to the severe statements they received. There is so little grace in the world right now for each other. You, however, sprinkle grace and love into each comment that you reply to. Blessings.

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    1. Thank you so much Krekker! Oh my gosh I am so touched by your sweet words. Amen. We need grace for one another in a big way!! Interesting – I’ll have to check out Girl Guide! Hugs and love xox

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  31. Well done! I really enjoyed this post. You nailed like an adult instead of like the children on the committee or the talking heads of media. I think I loved this part I quoted below. Very wise words. God’s Word never returns empty and I think that was demonstrated by ACB.

    Thank you for a refreshing view of the facts! God Bless and Keep You!

    “Wisdom. Understanding. Counsel. Fortitude. Knowledge. Piety. And fear of the Lord.

    Those are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how, I believe she is channeling all seven of them. The media are calling her grace under pressure her superpower. I call it, being covered by the Holy Spirit.”

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    1. Thank you Dan! I’m so go glad this resonated with you. Amen – I believe she’s channeling those gifts too! Hugs and love xox

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  33. AMEN! You are absolutely correct. You did a great job of putting into words what so many are thinking. It’s not easy to walk the walk when under attack. Having faith is one thing. Saying you are a Christian…and acting like one in adversity is beautiful to watch. It was like she was representing all of us who believe. She was a true warrior against evil and yes I believe the devil is on the prowl. No. He’s on attack because he knows the end times are upon us and he’s running out of time. Thank you for your words. They inspired me to continue the fight and
    to stand tall as a Christian in these difficult times. All of us who claim to be sons and daughters of God need to stand up and act like it …especially now. God Bless, VICTORIA

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    1. Thank you Victoria! I’m so glad this resonated with you!! I’m right there with ya – he’s on attack! Gotta stay focused on the Father! Glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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