GOD BLESS ALL FREEPERS, HAPPY EASTER, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA (Religion and Patriotism do Converge)

Conservative Vermont Vet | March 23, 2008 | Conservative Vermont Vet

[Conservative Vermont Vet]

While some may wonder why one would take the opportunity on this Holiest of Holy Days for Christians, to want to call upon the Almighty to Bless our Great Republic and at the same time, all of you, far from being a dichotomy whatsoever, the two invocations, are inextricably entwined

Understandably, this devoted observance drives the secular progressives and the illogical fanatics to, and proponents of, The Establishment Clause, bonkers. So be it.

[Conservative Vermont Vet]

While some may wonder why one would take the opportunity on this Holiest of Holy Days for Christians, to want to call upon the Almighty to Bless our Great Republic and at the same time, all of you, far from being a dichotomy whatsoever, the two invocations, are inextricably entwined

Understandably, this devoted observance drives the secular progressives and the illogical fanatics to, and proponents of, The Establishment Clause, bonkers. So be it.

Regardless, of their exhaustive attempts at revisionism, our country was founded by men who recognized that to survive, we were compelled to not only follow laws of nature but Laws of God as well, and recognized that these “rights” were those which were a “gift” from our Creator and should never be taken for granted.

“When in the Course of human events it be comes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

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.”

As our Freedoms are being challenged by forces who would see us destroyed and come primarily from those who do so in the name of their prophet and their god, it is important to remember our right to practice our individual faith—or not at all—is in peril and what better day than today to reflect, give thanks for what and “who” we are as well as pay tribute to not only our individual religious observance, but to ask our Creator to continue to bless this glorious Republic.

There are some who wish to blame the world’s ills on us (the blame America first faction) and as we have seen of late, there are even some who from the pulpit of a Church no less, call upon the Lord to damn the United States; and others still, who consider us as the “Great Satan.”

Well, to one and all of the above-- while I cannot claim to recognize whence comes your hatred and desire for our annihilation other than the fact that we are the ONLY country which stands between freedom on earth and totalitarianism and enslavement-- later this morning, I will pray in my Church of my faith, of my choosing and of my free will for the salvation of mankind and that someday, they also may come to enjoy what only we can appreciate, yet too often, simply take for granted.

Furthermore, I will implore God to not only protect and keep us safe from all evil, but will also pray for the continuaed expression of said freedoms which are not permitted and protected, to the same extent, anywhere else on Earth.

Therefore, to one and all, God Bless America, God Bless each and everyone of you and Happy Easter.

And for you who choose not to believe, as long as you are Conservatives and support FreeRepublic, may I wish you a Worldly Happy Sunday, as well.

Sometime today, during a lull in your activities and festivities, may I suggest we be reminded of what I remarked above by listening to (IMHO) 2 of the most uplifting songs I can think of:

KATE SMITH: GOD BLESS AMERICAN

LEE GREEWOOD: GOD BLESS THE USA

[napscoordinator]

You too! God Bless and Happy Easter 2008!!!!!

[RU88]

Thank you and the same to you and yours. God Bless.

[05 Mustang GT Rocks]

Christ is Risen! Hristos Anesti! Hristos Voskrese!
Happy Easter!

[MEG33]

Rejoice! He Is Risen!

~May You Have A Blessed Easter~

[ConfidentConservative]

He is RISEN! He is alive!
He broke the power of sin and death!
Hallelujah!

[Conservative Vermont Vet]

To ALL: Apologies for anyone who tried to link to Kate Smith

This one works.

KATE SMITH: GOD BLESS AMERICAN

[Nuc1]

May the Lord bless you and keep you. Happy Easter!

[fedupjohn]

Thank you and a Happy and Joyous Easter to you and your family on this great day of celebration.

[Sender]

On this day, we will do the same as American patriots did 200 years ago; we will focus on the resurrection of the living Jesus and spend time with our families.

This day does not belong to sound bytes or Jeremiah Wright or Mohammed, and it sure doesn't belong to the devil. This day Jesus is risen!

Happy Easter to all FReepers and all people everywhere.

[newconhere]

Happy Easter as well. Enjoyed Easter Vigil last night and witnessed 55 people enter into the Church, a beautiful service. God Bless everyone.

[Quix]

AMEN!

AMEN!

[chicagolady]

God Bless You and God Bless FREEPERS everywhere. Thanks for the post, it is my reason for hope, my reason for life, the reason I get up every morning, Because He lives!

Thank you Jesus, for all you’ve done and all your are going to do!

[kitkat]

[moscowmillsmuttlover]

Thank you and Happy Easter to you and yours.
God Bless!

[EQAndyBuzz]

I’m not Christian. But Happy Easter to everyone.

May your holiday be filled with love.

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

Did a little handywork myself this morning

Bless the Lord and our Brave

[Conservative Vermont Vet]

"I’m not Christian. But Happy Easter to everyone.
May your holiday be filled with love.

One does not have to be a Christian to be a "good person" and a Patriot.

Stay well and be safe.

[Conservative Vermont Vet]

On behalf of Vietnam Veterans, Veterans of All conflicts as well as those brave men and women who wear the uniform and are protecting us, (especially those who serve in harms way on this Easter)may I thank you for your recognition and commemoration from the bottom of my heart.

Peace be with you, Friend

[SandRat]

[Conservative Vermont Vet]

"Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said

That sums it up nicely.

Does your screen name indicate you are presently serving?

If so, allow this ol Nam Vet to wish you and your comrades well.

Stay safe and God Bless.

May He watch over those who serve and protect us and may He welcome with open arms, into His Kingdom them who give all, in our name.

[SandRat]

Been retired from active service since Feb of ‘92. Would go back on active service if they'd let me but they don't want us old-folks. So... I do FRWN and Scouts.

[Conservative Vermont Vet]

Would go back on active service if they'd let me but they don't want us old-folks

Know the feeling only too well.

Would give my left >>> if somehow I could serve right now.

Us ol timers have a wealth of experience and knowledge which could be put to good use and would free up some of our younger brethren from having to ship over for 2nd or even 3rd tours.

Plus most of us have lived a pretty full life and would rather it be me than someone younger who is just starting out.

Besides, there are many positions which need to be filled that don't require actual combat situations.

Oh well, guess all we can do is sit back here, offer our pryaers, cheer them on, wish them well and thank them profusely when they return.

Me I'm working tirelessly to insure that none ever get treated again, like we Nam Vets were when we came home.

Peace.

[SandRat]

Still working as a Contractor Civie on base supporting the troops.

[onedoug]

Haooy Easter!

[onedoug]

Oops.... "pp". Thanks.

Happy Easter!

[sanjacjake]

Same to you...and God bless you and yours. Amen. JK

[divine_moment_of_facts]

Have a Happy Easter!