Agreed
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:47 pm
Yes, Jefferson did say that, but as you have said, what followed was a personal interpretation..
Our country was based on Christian principles...This is very evident in the thoughts and writings and opinions of many of our founding fathers..
It was just recently, in the sixties i believe, when we first came under assault from those that would weaken our beliefs and morals..
School was the place that taught us, sometimes the only exposure some kids had to that value system..
The A.C.L.U and many other Secular organizations have been pushing for the removal of God from the public scene since then.
If they can become successful in this, and they've done a d*mn good job so far, then they can move forward with their secular agenda.
Those people that avow that they know what Jefferson meant with his statement seem to have been endowed with the ability to read minds. Which, in this case is all the more remarkable since Thomas has been gone for quite some time..
If enough people say something long and loud enough then the masses usually end up taking it for granted, and set it in granite.
I have found in my lifetime that most people are just not inclined to spend the necessary time and effort to become knowledgeable about any subject unless it affects them personally.
So, as usual.. the few lead the rest of us around by our collective noses.
I agree with your assertion that our/your children should be schooled on just those subjects, although i also had God as a daily companion in and throughout my school years, and don't believe it has ever affected me in a negative manner. But, i do know that sense of values that it did instill in me has served me well throughout my life..
Ah, back to the subjects that you mentioned are important to you, Banksy..I wonder if you are aware of the growing movement to either suspend History altogether in our public school system, or to leave out facts, historical proven facts, because they do not want to "Offend" anyone.
So, you must remain vigilant to make sure that your children are getting the education that you expect.
Although, given your choice of schools, i think your fears will be assuaged there.
I am saddened by the growing secular movement here in America..I can see no good that has ever come of it..
France is one prime example..
The Dutch have ruined their society with their "freedoms"
Sexual disease is rampant and drug addiction is many times over more than it was twenty years ago..
When there are no standards , when there is no right or wrong, when there are no boundaries save those that you impose on yourself, then havoc will reign....
Religion gives our young people a set of values that will serve them well all their days.. It gives structure, it gives them refuge in times of pain and trouble.
I know in the darkest , saddest moments of my life, loss of my parents and brother, I would have been more desolate than i was...
And, it gives us all hope that tomorrow or when we leave this life, there is the real possibility that there is something beyond what we know now.. That there is the chance that another life comes after this on, one free of pain and sorrow.
Sheesh, looking at this, I'm starting to sound like a preacher myself, and i don't want that job..
Anyway..take care and good stuff, as I always say, so eloquently..
Leep out:
Our country was based on Christian principles...This is very evident in the thoughts and writings and opinions of many of our founding fathers..
It was just recently, in the sixties i believe, when we first came under assault from those that would weaken our beliefs and morals..
School was the place that taught us, sometimes the only exposure some kids had to that value system..
The A.C.L.U and many other Secular organizations have been pushing for the removal of God from the public scene since then.
If they can become successful in this, and they've done a d*mn good job so far, then they can move forward with their secular agenda.
Those people that avow that they know what Jefferson meant with his statement seem to have been endowed with the ability to read minds. Which, in this case is all the more remarkable since Thomas has been gone for quite some time..
If enough people say something long and loud enough then the masses usually end up taking it for granted, and set it in granite.
I have found in my lifetime that most people are just not inclined to spend the necessary time and effort to become knowledgeable about any subject unless it affects them personally.
So, as usual.. the few lead the rest of us around by our collective noses.
I agree with your assertion that our/your children should be schooled on just those subjects, although i also had God as a daily companion in and throughout my school years, and don't believe it has ever affected me in a negative manner. But, i do know that sense of values that it did instill in me has served me well throughout my life..
Ah, back to the subjects that you mentioned are important to you, Banksy..I wonder if you are aware of the growing movement to either suspend History altogether in our public school system, or to leave out facts, historical proven facts, because they do not want to "Offend" anyone.
So, you must remain vigilant to make sure that your children are getting the education that you expect.
Although, given your choice of schools, i think your fears will be assuaged there.
I am saddened by the growing secular movement here in America..I can see no good that has ever come of it..
France is one prime example..
The Dutch have ruined their society with their "freedoms"
Sexual disease is rampant and drug addiction is many times over more than it was twenty years ago..
When there are no standards , when there is no right or wrong, when there are no boundaries save those that you impose on yourself, then havoc will reign....
Religion gives our young people a set of values that will serve them well all their days.. It gives structure, it gives them refuge in times of pain and trouble.
I know in the darkest , saddest moments of my life, loss of my parents and brother, I would have been more desolate than i was...
And, it gives us all hope that tomorrow or when we leave this life, there is the real possibility that there is something beyond what we know now.. That there is the chance that another life comes after this on, one free of pain and sorrow.
Sheesh, looking at this, I'm starting to sound like a preacher myself, and i don't want that job..
Anyway..take care and good stuff, as I always say, so eloquently..
Leep out: