True Words Indeed!!!

By ssbn727 (*****)

Date 08-28-2009 11:02 Edited 08-28-2009 11:05

I FIND IT SAD THAT A HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CAN IDENTIFY THIS PROBLEM, BUT OUR SOCIETY CANNOT. IF ONLY WE HAD MORE LEADERS IN SOCIETY WITH THIS KIND OF COURAGE!

Subject: Tennessee Football !

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 McLeod
"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 life style," 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 depicts 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!

JESUS said, "If you are ashamed of ME before men, then I will be ashamed of you before MY FATHER.."

Btw folks, I'm not one bit ashamed to pass this on, Are you? ;) THANK YOU GERALD FOR BEING A FRIEND!!! ;) And I mean both of you guys!!! :) :) :)

Respectfully,
Henry

By Ringo

Date 08-28-2009 11:48

That's a true story,I live just outside of Kingston.that dude is a folk hero around these parts.

By Wrench Tech (**)

Date 08-28-2009 13:11

Thnaks for that post, Henry.

By waccobird (****)

Date 08-28-2009 13:25

No and even tho it is an old story it is one that should be repeated till a change comes about. I too am not ashamed and Pray that others see the light before it is too late.
Thank you Henry God Bless

By OBEWAN

Date 08-28-2009 13:45

When I was in high school, the athletic teams always had prayer before events. It was voluntary, but we had 100% participation. The whole school thumbed their nose at the Supreme Court.

We had a Catholic principal. They allowed the creation debate to exist right beside the evolution debate in biology classes.

At graduation a Catholic priest led us in prayer.

They had corporal punishment too. Discipline problems were extremely rare!

This was a country school in a town with 5000 people. I tell folks it is/was the only public parochial school in S/W Michigan. (LOL) This was well after Madeline Murray O’Hara too.

By CWI555

Date 08-29-2009 04:22

As Ringo stated, he's something of a local legend. I Live 45 miles south of there. I can verify it's truth.

JESUS said, "If you are ashamed of ME before men, then I will be ashamed of you before MY FATHER.."

Nope, I am not afraid or ashamed to declare Jesus as my personal saviour before God and Men.

I believe that is one law that should be broken. I have that verse at my desk on a government site. Should I be fired for it, so be it.

Those words of Jesus also apply to many other things as well. Including associations, friendships, and public opinion.
In this day and age it takes courage to stand with the ones called friends, especially when some attack that friend. Gone are the days
of riding the fence and getting away with it.
We've not always seen eye to eye, but you have never been a coward in speaking your opinion and sticking to it. That my friend is something
to be respected by all in the day and age of mealy mouthed PC liberals who float with the driftwood when it's politically correct to do so.
If for no other reason than that, you would have my respect and friendship.

Regards,
Gerald

By ssbn727 (*****)

Date 08-29-2009 04:42

Thank you for your kind words Gerald!!!
Once again, you always succeed to amaze me with your words of insight and wisdom... It's like serenity permeating from your very words!!! :)
I am honored for you to call me your friend.

Respectfully,
Henry