Saturday, September 27, 2003
Normally I wouldn't pass along junk mail but this one really hits its mark well. I don't want to bog down email accounts with it but if you feel like reading it please do.
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!
Eric
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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!
Eric
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Friday, September 26, 2003
It just goes to show you how boring my life is these days. Being a 9-5 working stiff sucks. There is nothing exciting going on. But here is what has been happening. Thursday I attended the Dawnbusters Kiwanis club Officer Installation Banquet. Had a blast. One of my fellow Kiwanians Gordon is a member of Southern Yacht Club where the banquet was held. He has this gorgeous 19' Scott. Said I was welcome to take it out whenever I liked. So whenever I can find time to pick up the sails I am going to attempt to teach a good friend to sail. it should be a lot of fun. In other news my brother is doing well. If you haven't checked it out recently visit his site www.kevinstour.com. I will post new pics as I get them. If you want to send him an email send it to wickdpsychoclown@aol.com
My father and I have entered into a partnership. We are going to try our hand at online sales. I hope it works out. The projected profits for this venture are pretty good and the investment wasn't that much.
My job is going well. St. Tammany parish School Board is having real virus problems. That can translate into job security though so I don't mind it.
My choice for governor is Arnold for Cali and Downer for LA.
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My father and I have entered into a partnership. We are going to try our hand at online sales. I hope it works out. The projected profits for this venture are pretty good and the investment wasn't that much.
My job is going well. St. Tammany parish School Board is having real virus problems. That can translate into job security though so I don't mind it.
My choice for governor is Arnold for Cali and Downer for LA.
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