Posted on 12/12/2008 8:03:09 PM PST by Daniel T. Zanoza
RFFM.org News
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS -- Nearly 20 members of a choir--which calls itself the Joyful Senior Singers & Ringers--performed in the Illinois state Capitol Building on December 9th. Hailing from the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur, the unique group of musicians and vocalists, consisting solely of senior citizens, performed near an historic privately-sponsored Nativity scene which has been on display in Illinois' Statehouse since December 2nd.
There was no official estimate, but those present said the Capitol Rotunda crowd was huge. "What a wonderful experience," said Marian Blankenship, a spokesman and member of the choir. "We didn't even use a PA system, yet 16 people sounded like a 100 member choir."
A rendition of "O Holy Night" nearly brought down the house. And the audience, which surrounded the Rotunda space on all five levels was highly responsive, as the choir performed between 12 noon and 1 P.M. near the recently commemorated Springfield Nativity scene.
"What a joy," said Springfield Nativity Scene Committee (SNSC) Chairman, Daniel Zanoza. "My heart nearly burst with joy when I heard about the day's events. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend, but truly this is why so many dedicated people worked so hard to see a representation of Christ's birth standing in the state Capitol. It truly reflected the spirit of the season."
Choir members were also taken on a tour of the Capitol Building complex before their concert. This was the third in a series of musical revues meant to celebrate the Christmas season and the Nativity scene.
For some, the only fly in the ointment was the presence of a denigrating sign ...
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Christians: “Peace on Earth; goodwill toward man.”
Jews: “God’s miracle of light!”
Atheists: “We are so cool and you guys are losers. Why don’t you want to be like us?!”
The Wise Man says: "It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt."
The Atheist says: "Blah blah blah I'm an idiot blah blah blah."
Having a legal right to say something doesn't necessarily mean that saying it is a good idea.
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