Sent by a Christian with a sense of humor.

Response to a Christian

Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 9:25 AM

Subject: your site

Alright, lets look at this from another prospective. Indeed, as you claim so loudly; the constitution of the United States of America does unequivically seperate church and state. For many years I have been a proponent of this very seperation. I do however have to say that I find it shocking that people whom seem to be so intelligent, and able to think for themselves would spread such misinformation. First, seperation of church and state is good, I dont want our government to support or condemn ANY religion; it goes against the very values that this country was founded upon. Second, have you ever thought about the rights of those whom wish to pray ? Of course not, and those whom wish to pray have surely not thought of your rights, only thier desire to have thier way. Why don't we try to reason in this age of madness, and HELP eachother rather than fighting. Our children DESERVE much better, and this quite frankley is a bad exampple that you are ALL setting for them. Lets let the children decide if they want to pray or not. A minute of silence for them to pray or reflect will not hurt them. If they pray to thier respective "God" then let them, if they choose to think about something else, no one will ever know except them. Honestly people, how many children have you ever seen that beat eachother up over religion? This hatred is taught by YOU ! The person whom is supposed to be guiding this child through the most critical time of thier lives. Shame on all of you, you have ALL failed your children, it's not too late settle this now and save what little dignity you have left in your childrens eyes.

Terry

Dear Terrry,

I get a lot of e-mails from people like you that either didn't check out the rest of my website or just one page. As you weren't specific as to what page you refer to I'll have to guess. (I've got about 500 covering most topics from multiple views.)

< second, have you ever thought about the rights of those whom wish to pray ? >

Yes I have and have supported it. What I object to is public officials acting in behalf of any particular belief. I don't know just what country you live in but in VA and TN a child can pray at any time, church groups are welcome to use school facilities at any time before or after school, and even Christian celebrations like "Meet you at the flagpole."

There are also has federal guidelines for religion in schools. What is it with you people? Can you not believe in God or pray without making a spectacle of yourselves or demanding others join in?

In my community we have militant Baptists that publicly attack Mormons, Catholics, Jehovah's Witnesses, etc. and have publicly stated their intention to use school prayer, etc. to "talk to them" about their version of God. I call this targeting and no matter what you say, they mean what they say. I was a victim of this crap when I was in school. The fact is those who attend church are only 20-40% of the population depending on what stats we go by. If people want church then they can go on Sunday, after school, or before school if they want to. One local school offered to directly set up before-school programs for local churches but they refused claiming, "lack of interest on the part of students." A fundamentalist can tell the truth at times.

< our children deserve much better, and this quite frankly is a bad example that you are >

Your children are not my problem, mine are. They are your responsibility. It's up to you to see they do their homework, keep them off the streets at night, don't dump them at the mall or baby sitter or in front of MTV all week then demand government get them to pray. That is your job.

< lets let the children decide if they want to pray or not. >

Fine, let's let children decide if they want to use drugs or have sex at 11 years-old. Children don't have the maturity to make such decisions. Also I will guarantee you that "decision" will be driven by adults in the background. Again, they can pray anytime they want but can't force others to join. Get over it.

< a minute of silence for them to pray or reflect will not hurt them >

VA already has that law and hasn't made any difference. Deal with problems in the home.

< if they pray to their respective "God" then let them, if they choose to think about something else, no one will ever know except them >

They already do at least in VA. What country do you live in?

< the person whom is supposed to be guiding this child through the most critical time of their lives. >

Don't blame me for your children. Children are not required to read anything I have written and I don't go into public schools demanding they do.

< honestly people, how many children have you ever seen that beat each other up over religion? >

How about being singled-out for harassment, ridicule, being ignored, etc? The employment of mental abuse is a common tactic. Getting beat up is much easier. I'm sure the local atheist child would be welcome in the Boy/Girl Scouts.

< shame on all of you, have all failed your children, it's not too late settle this now and save what little dignity you have left in your children's eyes. >

I've failed nobody, speak for yourself. Shame on you also. : ) Please get the facts before hand. I know you mean well but think very hard about what I said.

Best regards,
Lewis

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