A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-19-06....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[JustAmy]

Here is a poem written by a teen from Bagdad, Ariz. It speaks volumes about the destructive power of government:

The New School Prayer

Now I sit me down at school,
Where praying is against the rule.
For this great nation under God,
Finds mention of Him very odd.

If Scripture now the class recites,
It violates the Bill of Rights.
And anytime my head I bow
Becomes a Federal matter now.

Our hair can be purple, orange, or green,
That's no offense; it's a freedom scene.
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice.

For praying in a public hall
Might offend someone with no faith at all.
In silence alone we must meditate,
God's name is prohibited by the state.

We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,
And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks.
They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.
To quote the Good book makes me liable.

We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
And the "unwed daddy," our Senior King. It's "inappropriate" to teach right from wrong,
We're taught that such "judgments" do not belong.

We can get our condoms and birth controls,
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles.
But the Ten Commandments are not allowed,
No word of God must reach this crowd.

It's scary here I must confess,
When chaos reigns the school's a mess.
So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot; My soul please take!

~~~~ From John Doggett's column of 22 Sep 2000. ~~~~


I don't know if this has been posted or not; I received it via email today.

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks, Amy, I had not seen it before. It's tragic that this is what we have come to.

[Majie Purple]

Wow! Powerful stuff.

Sadly it is what is happening in schools today to a far to large degree.

I pray there will always be folks who will continue to speak up or write up in said schools & everywhere. Courageously;honoring God's will and way. This student poet sure has!

Every Christian "Stand up,Stand up for Jesus!"



Thanks for posting this. And, way to Stand Up for Jesus!

Thanks also for the ping to it.

[Majie Purple]

Double o in my second to ie: a /too large.
Drat! I always do that.
:)

[Diver Dave]

Thanks for posting that poem, Amy.

I received it via e-mail last week.

I agree with MAJ. It is indeed time and past time to Stand Up For Jesus.
Afterall, we are Soldiers of The Cross.

[Majie Purple]

Amen Brother,Amen!
:)

[Victoria Delsoul]

Great poem, Amy, thanks.

Happy Monday, everyone.

[JustAmy]

Beautiful flag, Victoria.

Glad that you stopped by before I have to bug out for awhile.

Hope you've had a great (butterfly) day.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Amy! So good to see you around.

I had a great day, thanks.

Hope you come back later.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Luv.

Happy Military Monday.

[angcat]

Victoria I was looking for the Freeper Photo Album so I googled it and I found DUmmies comments about our Album. One of them liked your picture. LOL it was so funny the thread. I can't find our Freeper Album anymore?

:)

[luvie]

You're welcome. I always love to give homage to our heroes!

[JustAmy]

Good evening, Tulip.

Happy Butterfly Day.
Happy Military Monday.

[JustAmy]

WOW .... breathtaking photo, Meg.

Thank you.

Happy Military Monday.

[Victoria Delsoul]

LOL!!! Oh man, those guys were so mean. I know, they made fun of everyone, lol.

I think the freeper album is pretty much gone. Too bad, because it was nice.

[JustAmy]

Hi Anne.

Welcome to FR. Welcome to the Finest.

((((( Anne )))))

[Majie Purple]

Hello Victoria!

[angcat]

I wonder why it is gone? Oh well it was fun to look at!

Have a good night.

[JustAmy]

WOW .... what a great find.

I think I will start using Alta Vista instead of Google.

Thanks for finding that and posting it.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Maj! Lovely butterfly, thanks.