What a concept The older I get the more these things sadden me. I hope this impacts you enough to realize.....what is going on (if you don't already know), what must be done and that this should be shared. God bless you.....OOOPS. This is a statement that was read over the PA system at the football game at Roane County High School, Kingston, Tennessee, by school Principal, Jody McLoud I thought it was worth sharing with the world and hope you will forward it to all your friends. It shows clearly just how far this country has gone in the wrong direction. "It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games, to say a prayer and play the National Anthem, to honor God and Country." Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, I am told that saying a Prayer is a violation of Federal Case Law. As I understand the law at this time, I can use this public facility to approve of sexual perversion and call it "an alternate lifestyle," and if someone is offended, that's OK. I can use it to condone sexual promiscuity, by dispensing condoms and calling it, "safe sex." If someone is offended, that's OK. I can even use this public facility to present the merits of killing an unborn baby as a "viable means of birth control." If someone is offended, no problem. I can designate a school day as "Earth Day" and involve students in activities to worship religiously and praise the goddess "Mother Earth" and call it "ecology." I can use literature, videos and presentations in the classroom that depict people with strong, traditional Christian convictions as "simple minded" and "ignorant" and call it "enlightenment." However, if anyone uses this facility to honor God and to ask Him to bless this event with safety and good sportsmanship, then Federal Case Law is violated. This appears to be inconsistent at best, and at worst, diabolical. Apparently, we are to be tolerant of everything and anyone, except God and His Commandments. Nevertheless, as a school principal, I frequently ask staff and students to abide by rules with which they do not necessarily agree. For me to do otherwise would be inconsistent at best, and at worst, hypocritical. I suffer from that affliction enough unintentionally. I certainly do not need to add an intentional transgression. For this reason, I shall "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's," and refrain from praying at this time. "However, if you feel inspired to honor, praise and thank God and ask Him, in the name of Jesus, to bless this event, please feel free to do so. As far as I know, that's not against the law----yet." One by one, the people in the stands bowed their heads, held hands with one another and began to pray. They prayed in the stands. They prayed in the team huddles. They prayed at the concession stand and they prayed in the Announcer's Box! The only place they didn't pray was in the Supreme Court of the United States of America - the Seat of "Justice" in the "one nation, under God." Somehow, Kingston, Tennessee remembered what so many have forgotten. We are given the Freedom OF Religion, not the Freedom FROM Religion. Praise God that His remnant remains! Celebrate Jesus in 2003! Jesus said, "If you are ashamed of Me before men, then I will be ashamed of you before My Father." If you are not ashamed, pass this on, but only if you mean it. Yes, I do Love God. He is my source of existence and Savior. He keeps me functioning each and every day. Without Him, I will be nothing, but with Him, I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
JESUS SON OF GOD....... :grin: Mike: I agree wih your post and am glad you wrote it. Yes, it is difficult for unbelievers to accept JESUS as the SON OF GOD from the scriptures because they are spiritually blind. The ONE GOD vs THE TRINITY has been an ongoing discussion among denominations forever! I also find it sad that we live in a "FREE" country unless you are a Christian. The amendment to the constitution on this issue reads" Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibit the free exercise thereof". Allthough Congress may not do it it appears that the Supreme Court can! I wonder how all of our congressmen and senators got by with praying outside the senate after9/11, maybe the Supreme Court figured it was just a good photo op for most of them so no harm, no foul. I know here in the state of Indiana there is talk of putting church property on the tax rolls and also pastors must be careful what they say from the pulpit or the ICLU will get them! I don't know how much more FREEDOM we can stand! I would like to add, like you, I AM NOT ASHAMED OF GOD OR HIS SON AND MY SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST!! TO HIM be all glory, power and praise. To all nonbelivers I say count your blessings that you live in the USA and not some middle eastern country because they would be as intolerant of you as you are of us!!!!! GOD BLESS JAKE
Re: What a concept Just goes to show you who's in the majority!:TU: The anti-religious zealots would have you believe that NOBODY wants prayer in public places...they couldn't be farther from the truth!! Thanks Mike!! Excellent post!!:bglasses:
Thanks for sharing your testamony Michael, I was touched. Its a reminder to us Christians to make sure other people know that we are Christians. If we show others our love they will soften their views towards us. And if we come out as Christians, as I have on this board, it makes us watch what we say and how we act. Its a good way of keeping our sinful nature in check.
