Posted on 05/15/2007 11:22:56 AM PDT by rhema
In the May issue of my National Liberty Journal newspaper, we featured the story of Megan Chapman, who last year was forced to make a choice between standing up for her faith in Jesus Christ or allowing school officials to silence her.
She chose not to be silent, even though Russell Springs, Kentucky school officials told her she could not mention Jesus or her faith in her valedictorian speech. At the commencement, more than 3,000 people packed her school gymnasium, with members of the press in attendance. And before the principal of the school could finish making his opening remarks, the senior class stood together and recited "The Lord's Prayer."
What an inspiring scene!
Then Megan walked to the platform, prepared only to read the poem, "The Road Less Traveled" because she had been warned not to mention her faith. But as she looked out over the audience, she prayed that God would give her a message.
And He did.
Megan put away the poem and began speaking from her heart, sharing how God is real in her life. She spoke of the peace she has encountered since giving her heart to Jesus Christ and wished that same peace for her classmates.
The speech was frequently interrupted with cheers.
One local media outlet noted a "revival-like atmosphere" at the graduation.
The next night, Megan appeared on the Fox News Channel where she was able to again share her faith in Jesus Christ.
Today, Megan, along with twin sister Mandy, is a student at Liberty University, where she is planning to study law and attend Liberty University School of Law.
Her story has inspired many young people across this nation.
I hope it encourages more to take a stand for their faith.
I'm proud to stand with Mathew Staver, founder of Liberty Counsel and dean of Liberty University School of Law, and his wife Anita, president of Liberty Counsel, in the national "Friend or Foe" Graduation Prayer Campaign.
This program is designed to educate and, if necessary, litigate to ensure that prayer and religious views are not suppressed during graduation ceremonies across the nation.
As part of this year's campaign, Liberty Counsel has created red prayer wristbands that students can wear as a reminder to pray at graduation and all throughout the school year.
The wristbands are embossed with "I WILL PRAY" and "PRAY WITHOUT CEASING (THESS. 5:17)." The wristbands serve as reminders to students that they have the constitutional right to wear religious jewelry and to pray during non-instructional times while at school. Liberty Counsel also has a free legal memo on graduation prayer which is available online at Liberty Counsel.
Mr. Staver stated, "The purpose of Liberty Counsel's 'Friend or Foe' Graduation Prayer Campaign is to protect religious viewpoints at graduation. Liberty Counsel will be the friend of schools that recognize the free speech rights of students and the foe of those that violate their constitutional rights. The key to graduation prayer is that the school should remain neutral – neither commanding nor prohibiting voluntary prayer or religious viewpoints."
High school students, don't be afraid to voice your faith in Jesus Christ! Liberty Counsel is here to help you if you should face persecution or punishment for doing so. I urge Christian students across this land to exhibit the strength of character of Megan Chapman by refusing to be silenced.
Boldly live out your faith!
Heaven welcomed a faithful servant today.
Amen. He boldly lived out his faith.
RIP, Brother Jerry.
G-d bless the good man.
Amen!!
KJV: And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Matthew 10:22
If you think that is venom, then you need to see the real world.
Thankfully in the real world, people have more decency than that. You belong over at DU with such a hateful attitude.
This is some pretty good fruit that came from just one man--Jerry Falwell, son of an atheist, alcoholic father. This is what being united with the Word of God and Jesus Christ can do. His venomous critics can say whatever they want, but they cannot match his accomplishments. He was truly a Champion for Christ.
I don’t HATE. If you don’t agree with me, change the channel and don’t read my post. I think you are an idiot, but I would not wish you to Du or moveon. I don’t take your insult personally.
People like you make me laugh. He made millions of personal dollars from those “charities”. He was FOR Apartheid, his church was idicted and charged with FRAUD and DECEIT. Where are the missing 6.5million dollars in bonds? He SUPPORTED racial segregation during the Civil Rights Movement. Yeah, Christ would have done all of the above and given time, I bet you think Christ would have given Christianity a bad name.
I almost forgot, he accomplished a hostile takeover of Jim Baker’s PTL because it was another cash cow and he knew Baker was on the ropes. Very Christ like.
Is this all hearsay evidence, or do you have any links to documents which support your allegations?
God hates sin. Have you ever heard “love the sinner, hate the sin”?
Yes, it is intolerant to hate sin.
Your post was outrageous post was removed from this thread. At a DU thread it would have been celebrated.
You need the peace only Jesus can give. The invitation to salvation includes you, too.
Just becase someone disagrees with you, does not make them a hater. Falwell was exactly what Christ did not want us to be. A publicity whore who prayed so others could hear, gave so others could see, craved the limelight and attention, and became a fat gluton while making millions of dollars doing it. How arrogant and bloated he was. My friend, I can tell you that there are people right now in this world doing way more precious and charity works that Falwell ever did and you will not hear about them or know about them.
Just becase someone disagrees with you, does not make them a hater. Falwell was exactly what Christ did not want us to be. A publicity whore who prayed so others could hear, gave so others could see, craved the limelight and attention, and became a fat gluton while making millions of dollars doing it. How arrogant and bloated he was. My friend, I can tell you that there are people right now in this world doing way more precious and charity works that Falwell ever did and you will not hear about them or know about them.
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