tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515877107646504253.post1941699539881126029..comments2023-09-30T12:18:21.081-04:00Comments on THE FIRST AMENDMENT, NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT II: STORM ON THE HORIZON?Dirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794945973074374935noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515877107646504253.post-6759246864579941822008-11-29T17:12:00.000-05:002008-11-29T17:12:00.000-05:00We have to be careful in today's world with interp...We have to be careful in today's world with interpreting history in light of our modern experiences and not in the shoes of those who made it. That Baptist... is correct in his assertions. When historical events are used as Norris uses them, they should be thoroughly researched and not used out of context. Jefferson is often used as an example in cases such as this, but one needs to thoroughly understand him before quoting him too much.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments on my site. I have just found yours, and I like it. I don't agree with all of your posts, but that is what is great about this medium. We can read other points of view, learn from them, and discuss them, even if we don't agree.Georgia Mountain Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12476804374376833046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515877107646504253.post-75859935106998932092008-11-27T09:21:00.000-05:002008-11-27T09:21:00.000-05:00Happy Thanksgiving Dirk~ This is about the same a...Happy Thanksgiving Dirk~ This is about the same as the left does with anything these days. They take bits from history that they believe supports their purpose and do away witht eh rest. It's not surprising to me anymore. There is so much more evidence of this being a Christian country right from the begining, but with revisionist history and people saying the same have truthsfor so long has made too many people believe in a lie. It's a shame, but not surprising. God bless!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778221847847541523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515877107646504253.post-34754766450356077302008-11-27T08:46:00.000-05:002008-11-27T08:46:00.000-05:00Chuck Norris, in addition to being an actor and ma...Chuck Norris, in addition to being an actor and martial arts Black Belt holder, is also a devout and outspoken Christian man. I think he spoke well for all Christians in his article. Thanks for sharing it with us, Dirk!<BR/><BR/>LarryDawgmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724873344295738103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515877107646504253.post-71058385783047896542008-11-27T08:27:00.000-05:002008-11-27T08:27:00.000-05:00That Baptist guy is sad to me.... I know you treat...That Baptist guy is sad to me.... I know you treat him with respect, but the Lord does not call me to respect those that ridule Him and persecute Him. He calls me to love them, in spite of themselves. <BR/><BR/>I love the humble words of Lincoln in this piece... and I love how much our forefathers were in FACT Christian and proud of it. <BR/><BR/>It seems to me that you could read this piece and take it two ways. You can accept that the foundation of this country is based in Christian principles and embrace our Heavenly Father and give thanks....<BR/><BR/>...or you can rip it apart and scrutinize every last detail and try to take God out of it. Again and again and again, because you have so steadfastly tried to remove God form your own life and dont want to see Him anywhere. Its alwyas easy to see, by their editorials and words, who lives for Jeus and who lives for self.<BR/><BR/>I would be ashamed to so proudlu cut down those noble words of Mr. Norris, I would be ashamed to consistently attack others who support the vocalization of Faith.<BR/><BR/>I thank you for posting this Dirk.<BR/><BR/>Well done!<BR/><BR/>GOD BLESS YOU<BR/>AmandaAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12810046131669131958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515877107646504253.post-87743387652290307062008-11-27T02:44:00.000-05:002008-11-27T02:44:00.000-05:00They'll come up with anything to make sure that Go...They'll come up with anything to make sure that God is out of the picture. I believe what the Bible says and all of this has already been predicted. *M* <BR/><BR/><BR/>http://learningtoadapt.blogspot.comAmeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387806919991173882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515877107646504253.post-65419187632012949602008-11-27T02:36:00.000-05:002008-11-27T02:36:00.000-05:00Excellent entry!! Happy Thanksgiving!LisaExcellent entry!! Happy Thanksgiving!<BR/>LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170878398413791861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515877107646504253.post-66089166552141982872008-11-27T00:58:00.000-05:002008-11-27T00:58:00.000-05:00dear Dirk, ummmm...Happy Thanksgiving!nataliedear Dirk, ummmm...<BR/>Happy Thanksgiving!<BR/>natalienataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16460459444680469628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515877107646504253.post-2723228699264969962008-11-27T00:31:00.000-05:002008-11-27T00:31:00.000-05:00So many problems with Norris' piece.First, the...So many problems with Norris' piece.<BR/><BR/>First, the piece he is quoting was not a "Washington Post editorial" at all, but an online response by author Susan Jacoby to a panel question about whether presidential proclamations of prayer and Thanksgiving are appropriate. <BR/>http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/susan_jacoby/2008/11/thanksgiving.html<BR/><BR/>Second, Norris' history is grossly in error. The money for the church buildings had nothing to do with endorsement but with reimbursing the colonists for Indian attacks, just like all other towns were reimbursed to rebuild.<BR/><BR/>And Jefferson attending church service in the capital? Those were Sunday-after-church socials. It is noted in the societal pages of the day & was no more a church service than the Sunday lunch at Applebees.<BR/><BR/>Proclamations are fine, though not the best use of the Executive Office. I think Congressman Verplanck's speech in 1832 regarding a prayer proclamation during a cholera epidemic said it best.<BR/>http://blog.au.org/2007/05/03/valuable-vision-verplancks-smackdown-of-governmentbacked-prayer/That Baptist Ain't Righthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227307740155986353noreply@blogger.com